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MakerWorld Removes Over 1,000 Models in Crackdown on Inappropriate Content

Bambu Lab is cleaning up MakerWorld.

New ParamaCraft Lite Tool Lets Users Generate Personalized 3D Designs

Bambu Lab added a new feature to their MakerLab section: ParamaCraft Lite.

US Prosecutors Call on Bambu Lab, Creality, and Flashforge to Adopt 3D Printer Blocking Technology

US Prosecutors sent an official letter to major 3D printer manufacturers calling for blocking technology.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer concludes with Operations and Final Thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 2

We’re testing the Bambu Lab A2L large 3D printer today, here doing at unboxing, assembly, calibration and software.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 1

Bambu Lab suddenly announced the large A2L 3D printer, and we had a chance to give it a test.

Hands on with PLA Pure

We’ve been quietly testing Bambu Lab’s new PLA Pure filament.

Bambu Lab Fails to Invalidate Stratasys Purge Tower Patent in U.S. Patent Office Ruling

Bambu Lab just lost a case against Stratasys. What does this mean?

Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL

The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.

Hands On with the Mintion 3D Printer Filtration System V1

We’ve been testing the new 3D Printer Filtration System V1 from Mintion.

Bambu Lab Unveils A2L Large-Format Desktop 3D Printer

Bambu Lab announced a new and larger desktop FFF 3D printer, the A2L.

Ten Potential Disruptions That Could Reshape the 3D Printing Industry

What developments in 3D printing could truly disrupt the industry?

New BambuStudio Feature Converts Textured 3D Models Into Automatically Painted Prints

Bambu Lab released a new beta version of BambuStudio that includes a very intriguing feature.

The Bambu Lab / Open Source Dispute Is Not What You Think It Is

There’s something going on with the Bambu Lab / Open Source situation, and it is not what you think.

Bambu Lab Cloud Access Dispute Highlights Tensions With Open Source Community

There’s been a bit of a controversy brewing over Bambu Lab’s policies, but it’s really a collision of concepts.

Bambu Lab Patent Describes Smarter 3D Printer Heating

Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology has filed a patent application for a 3D printer control system that manages heating loads more intelligently.

Bambu Lab Launches Food Safe Filament … In China

Bambu Lab announced the availability of a line of food-safe 3D printer filament materials.

Bambu Lab Patents Simpler Material Box Handle

Bambu Lab has patented a more foolproof handle and latch for a 3D printer material storage box.

European Court Denies Stratasys Injunction Request Against Bambu Lab

The Stratasys / Bambu Lab patent dispute continues — in Europe. Readers may recall that in 2024, Stratasys launched a patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab. We suspected at the time that Stratasys may have believed that Bambu Lab was cutting into their business, and therefore it was time to leverage the several patents Stratasys… Continue reading European Court Denies Stratasys Injunction Request Against Bambu Lab

UK Launches Inquiry Into Security Risks of Chinese-Made 3D Printing Equipment

The UK is now investigating the use of Chinese 3D printers by its military.

Bambu Lab Patent Points to New Filament Handling System for Flexible TPU Materials

A very curious patent has been registered by Bambu Lab.

BambuStudio Update Adds Color Mixing

Bambu Lab has introduced a new feature to enable multiple colour shades.

Bambu Lab X2D Signals Potential Shift Toward Consumer-Focused 3D Printing Market

I’ve been thinking about the X2D announcement from Bambu Lab, and I believe it could be a turning point for the industry.

Bambu Lab Launches X2D 3D Printer With Dual Nozzles and Heated Chamber

The rumours seem to be true: Bambu Lab just announced a new desktop FFF device, the X2D.

X2D or P2 Evolution? Analyzing Bambu Lab’s Likely Direction After Retiring the X1 Series

Is Bambu Lab about to announce a new 3D printer?

Bambu Lab Discontinues Flagship X1 Series

Bambu Lab has made it official: the X1 series is now officially retired.

What Happens When Desktop 3D Printer Companies Get Much Larger?

What is going to happen as 3D printer companies get much, much larger?

Bambu Lab Integrates Meshy 6 into MakerLab, Expanding AI Image-to-3D Capabilities

Bambu Lab has added a powerful feature to MakerLab: Meshy 6.

Implications of the Bambu Lab vs Pop Mart Settlement

There’s been a settlement in the case of Bambu Lab versus Pop Mart, and there are implications.

Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

We had the opportunity to check out Helio Additive’s fascinating 3D print optimization tool with 3D-Fuel’s PCTG material. Before we get into the details, let’s set the background of each of these two products. PCTG? What’s PCTG? Everyone is familiar with the typical desktop 3D print materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS. Others may know of… Continue reading Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

Bambu Lab Opens Physical Retail Concept Store as Desktop 3D Printing Matures

Bambu Lab opened a physical retail store in China, and now we can see what’s in it.

Design of the Week: Styxosaurus

This week’s selection is the Styxosaurus project by the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4

Our look at the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Bambu Lab P2S Software For our tests we used Bambu Lab’s default software options, which are BambuStudio (desktop) and Bambu Handy… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4

Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3

Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a deep look at operations. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Operations The P2S can’t do anything without filament, so I had to load some up. This involves placing… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3

Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2

Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a look at assembly and configuration. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Unboxing and Assembly We’re testing the “combo” unit, which means that there is not only the 3D… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2

Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1

We’re a bit late to the party, but we’ve just completed a long test of the new Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Bambu Lab Combo P2S Background The P2S is Bambu Lab’s latest device, replacing the P1S that… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1

Bambu Lab Discontinues P1P 3D Printer, Commits to Support Through 2031

Bambu Lab has retired the venerable P1P 3D printer.

Makerworld Introduces New Image Requirement to Address Misleading AI-Generated Model Listings

Bambu Lab just made an important rule change about AI use on Makerworld.

Bambu Lab’s Creator Protection Program Takes Down 200+ Unauthorized 3D Models

Bambu Lab has launched a new program to protect creators’ content.

App Download Data Suggests Sharp Increase in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Sales in 2025

New statistics appear to show massive growth in Bambu Lab 3D printer sales.

Home 3D Printing Experiment Demonstrates Potential for Low-Cost Custom Orthotics

There could be a way for anyone to personally manufacture their own orthotics.

Chinese 3D Printer Output Reportedly Doubled in 2025, According to National Statistics

A report from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics reveals something interesting about the 3D print industry.

FFF Filament Prices Continue to Fall as Competition Pushes PLA Into Commodity Range

What are the typical prices for FFF filament these days?

Bambu Lab Did Not Patent an A2 Model

Bambu Lab was awarded a patent for what is not an unannounced A2 model.

Panda Treat Add-On Allows Bambu Lab 3D Printers to Deposit Edible Materials

BIQU has released another highly unusual 3D printer add on, the Panda Treat.

Co Print Unveils Quadro, a Low-Cost Waste-Free Multicolor FFF 3D Printer

There is yet another waste-free desktop FFF 3D printer coming to market: the Co Print Quadro.

Bambu Lab Signals New Product Path as 3D Printable Footwear Enters Crowdfunding

A curious announcement from Bambu Lab shows an interesting option to 3D print your own footwear.

What Was The Most Important Development in 3D Printing in 2025?

Today turns out to be the end of the year, so it is time to reflect on the past and look forward.

Custom 3D Printed Boot Liners Emerge as Potential New Market for Additive Manufacturing

A new 3D print application has appeared: boot liners.

New Free Looprint Utility Enables Hands-Free Batch Production

Looprint could be one of the most useful free utilities for Bambu Lab 3D printer operators.

Backed by Strong Finances, Bambu Lab Unveils Major Community Fund for Ambitious Maker Projects

Bambu Lab anmnounced a new grant program for makers that could provide huge amounts of money for unusual projects.

Do Multicolor 3D Printers Redefine Desktop FFF Priorities?

Does print speed really matter anymore?

Bambu Lab Awarded Patent for Intelligent Speed-Adjusting Method

An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.

Snapmaker Secures Series B Funding as Chinese Tech Giants Deepen Bets on Desktop 3D Printing

There’s been another huge investment announcement for an Asian 3D printer manufacturer.

Hands on with PrintU

Bambu Lab released an interesting new service called “PrintU”.

Lugo Labs Awarded Patent for Hot-End Swapping System as Waste-Free FFF Technologies Advance

An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system.

Competing 3D Printer Plate-Cycler Designs Spark Licensing Questions and Potential Patent Risks

Since our last post on the PlateCycler, we’ve learned of significant controversies about this technology.

Bambu Lab P2S Cleared for U.S. Sales After Delay, Ending Weeks of Speculation

Bambu Lab’s P2S is finally out of US jail and can be ordered.

New Vortek Upgrade Pricing Reveals DIY Path to H2C Performance

Bambu Lab announced pricing and details for a Vortek upgrade to the H2D and H2S 3D printers.

Rumored Investment Could Position Bambu Lab as World’s Largest 3D Printer Manufacturer

There are rumors that Bambu Lab is about to receive a massive investment that might make them the biggest 3D printer company on the planet.

A 3D Printer for the Holidays? Here’s What Buyers Should Know

For anyone considering a 3D printer as a holiday gift this year, it’s a great idea — but one that requires more thought than simply picking the fanciest box on the shelf.

Major Corporate Move: DJI Makes Huge Investment in Elegoo

In what could be one of the biggest corporate moves in 3D printing this year, DJI has apparently invested in Elegoo.

Hands on with the PlateCycler

We had the opportunity to test the new PlateCycler accessory this week.

Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System

As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.

E3D Unveils ObXiDian 500 Hot End With 500°C Rating and 5× Harder Coating

E3D announced what might be the most powerful hot end on the market: the ObXiDian 500.

Design of the Week: AMS PRIME

This week’s selection is the AMS PRIME by MakerWorld contributor Glue.

Design Theft Crisis in 3D Model Platforms Sparks Legal Battles

The frequency of unauthorized 3D model content is increasing and something has to be done.

Bambu Lab H Series Now Compatible with 3DPrinterOS

3DPrinterOS announced support for Bambu Lab’s H Series.

Design of the Week: Bambu Diaper

This week’s selection is the Bambu Diaper by MakerWorld contributor HackMan.

Another Instant Bambu Lab Accessory from BIQU: The Panda Stack

You have to hand it to BIQU.

Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System

Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.

Why Hasn’t Bambu Lab Entered the Resin 3D Printing Market?

Why hasn’t Bambu Lab announced a resin 3D printer?

Bambu Lab’s P2S Launch Confirms New Era of Lower Pricing for Advanced 3D Printers

The 3D printer price reset seems to be complete.

Bambu Lab Officially Launches P2S 3D Printer With AI Detection, Servo Extruder, and Adaptive Cooling

As expected, Bambu Lab announced the P2S desktop 3D printer.

Design of the Week: Stackable Filament Dry Box

This week’s selection is the Stackable Filament Dry Box by MakerWorld contributor Troepster.

Bambu Lab Takes Transparency Leap With Trust Center, But Will It Ease Western Concerns?

Bambu Lab launched “Trust Center”, but will it work?

Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign

Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print world. Today that market is dominated by desktop machines that can print in multiple colors using a filament swapping accessory. That works well, except… Continue reading Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign

Bambu Lab Confirms October 14 Launch Date for Upcoming P2S 3D Printer

Bambu Lab just set a date of October 14th to announce the new P2S.

Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers

The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption.

Bambu Lab Opens its First Retail Store in Shenzhen

Bambu Lab opened its first flagship retail store in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, marking a significant milestone in making desktop 3D printing more accessible and engaging for the public, and promoting additive manufacturing adoption in general. From hardware to software, to online platform and now on to retail, the Bambu Lab experience is increasingly resembling a combination… Continue reading Bambu Lab Opens its First Retail Store in Shenzhen