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
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Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 2
Our hands on review of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve finally completed our very long test of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer.
Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer to Support Multiple AMS Units
Bambu Lab will soon support multiple AMS units on their A1 series.
DJI Developments Might Foreshadow Future 3D Printer Regulations
A quiet development with DJI has some implications for Asian 3D printer manufacturers.
Elegoo Publishes Open Source Firmware and Addresses Multicolor Printing for Centauri Carbon
Elegoo answered two key questions about their popular Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.
Nanoe Demonstrates Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing on Standard Bambu Lab Desktop Printers
Is it possible to 3D print advanced ceramics and metals on a desktop Bambu Lab 3D printer?
Tool Changing vs. Hot-End Swapping: The Battle for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing
The desktop 3D print world seems to be converging on two technology approaches. Which will win?
Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Surges Past $17M, Redefining Desktop 3D Printing Market
So how has the Snapmaker campaign been going?
BIQU Shifts Strategy Toward Bambu Lab With Extensive Accessory Portfolio
I’m a bit astonished at the number of Bambu Lab accessories currently sold by BIQU.
The Race for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing: Where Major Players Stand
Where are we at with tool-changing 3D printers?
Local Access to Spare Parts and Filament Gives Bambu Lab a Competitive Advantage
I’ve realized there is another advantage held by Bambu Lab in the 3D printer market.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the new BamOur look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with unboxing, assembly and calibration.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been secretly testing the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer for a while, and here are our findings.
From AMS to Vortek: Why Filament Swappers May Be Reaching the End of the Line
Recent surprises from 3D printer manufacturers are tipping over established machine designs.
3DQue Solves AMS Spool Management for Bambu Lab Print Farms
3DQue just solved a growing issue on large 3D print farms.
Bambu Lab Suddenly Unveils Vortek, an Induction Extrusion System with No Purge Waste
Surprise! Bambu Lab suddenly announced an entirely new extrusion system, Vortek, that does not poop!
Bambu Lab Introduces Single-Nozzle H2S Combo with Large Build Volume and Advanced Features
It’s here: Bambu Lab announced the new H2S 3D printer today.
Market Endorses Affordable Toolchangers with Snapmaker’s U1’s Record-Breaking 3D Printer Launch
It seems the market has spoken about toolchanging 3D printers.
Bambu Lab Expands into Engineering Materials Market as Stratasys Lawsuit Continues
The announcement of the Bambu Lab H2D Pro might have something to do with the Stratasys lawsuit.
BambuStudio Now Integrates Helio Additive Simulation for Optimized 3D Print Quality
What could be the biggest news of the week just happened: BambuStudio now integrates with Helio Additive.
Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro with Expanded Material Support
Surprise! Bambu Lab announced a new 3D printer today, the H2D Pro.
Desktop 3D Printing Enters a New Poop-Free Era
It was a quiet moment, but I believe a significant shift in desktop 3D printing occurred last week.
Why Bambu Lab Introduced Crowdfunding on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab’s new crowdfunding feature offers a lot of potential for makers, but why introduce it?
MakerWorld Has Two Versions—And They Don’t Share the Same 3D Models
Did you know there’s an alternate universe version of MakerWorld?
Snapmaker U1 Launches at $679, Bringing Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printing to Hobbyists
After only a couple of weeks, Snapmaker has set the pricing for their low-cost toolchanging 3D printer, the U1.
As DJI Faces U.S. Ban, Could Bambu Lab Be the Next Target of Regulatory Scrutiny?
I’m increasingly concerned about the possibility of Bambu Lab products being banned in the US in years to come.
Bambu Lab’s Spool Design Quietly Becomes De Facto Standard in 3D Printing Industry
Has Bambu Lab won the filament spool format war?
New FFF 3D Printing Technique Enables Fabric Printing Beyond the Build Plate
A new 3D printing technique allows printing of fabric far larger than the 3D printer.
Thingiverse Implements System to Detect and Remove 3D-Printed Gun Parts
A report from ABC says that Thingiverse is now scanning for ghost gun parts.
BambuStudio 2.2.0 Beta Brings Accessibility and Usability Upgrades for 3D Printing
The latest beta version of BambuStudio has some intriguing new functions.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Entry-Level 3D Printers Surging as Industrial and Midrange Sales Decline
A fascinating analyst report from CONTEXT shows a fundamental shift in how 3D printers are used.
X1Plus Expander Unlocks Ethernet, GPIO, and USB Control for Bambu Lab X1C
Want your Bambu Lab X1C to do even more? The The X1Plus Expander can do that.
Bambu Lab Launches Farm Manager Software for Scalable 3D Printer Fleet Control
Bambu Lab announced new software to operate print farms made of their printers.
New Filament Drying Desiccant Outperforms Silica Gel by a Wide Margin
Slice Engineering has developed a new desiccant product that is far more powerful than common desiccants.
Fake Bambu Lab Websites Target 3D Printer Buyers with Sophisticated Scam
You’d better be careful when shopping for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
DJI Drone Sales Disrupted in U.S. Amid Tariff and Regulatory Pressure: Will Bambu Lab Be Next?
Something very strange is happening to DJI, and I’m wondering if Bambu Lab may follow.
Global Price Comparison Reveals Cheapest Countries to Buy Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Where is the best location to buy a Bambu Lab 3D printer? We found out.
Bambu Lab’s Anniversary Sale Offers Deep Cuts, Hints at Product Line Changes
There’s something quite interesting taking place at Bambu Lab’s website.
Bambu Lab Overhauls MakerWorld Points System to Curb Abuse and Reward Quality
Bambu Lab is making significant changes to the points system on their 3D model site, Makerworld.
3DQue Integrates AutoFarm3D with Bambu Lab Developer Mode for Scalable Farm Management
3DQue announced compatibility with Bambu Lab’s new “Developer Mode”.
Possible Leak Suggests New Bambu Lab 3D Printer With Larger Build Volume
It’s time to look at yet another possible 3D printer leak.
Bambu Lab’s H2D: Does the Market Want a Multifunction 3D Printer?
Do you need a multifunction 3D printer?
Prusa Research’s MK4S Giveaway Signals Shift Toward CoreXY 3D Printers
Prusa Research is offering a special deal that might hint at the future for the company’s products.
Alternatives to the Hard-To-Get ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D Printer
It’s getting harder to buy a popular desktop 3D printer these days.
Why It’s Time to Redefine “High Speed” in Desktop 3D Printing
I’m struggling with the concept of “high speed” 3D printers, and now believe there should be a terminology change.
ELEGOO Proposes Open RFID Standard for 3D Printer Filament Spools, Seeks Community Feedback
ELEGOO has requested public input on their important RFID standard.
Prusa Teases Next MMU as Reinvention, Moves Away From Upgradability From MMU3
Josef Prusa offered an update on his company’s progress developing more advanced filament switching technology.
Legacy Desktop 3D Printer Brands Struggle or Exit Amid Bambu Lab’s Market Disruption
Has Bambu Lab’s market domination caused company exits from the desktop 3D printer market? We took a look.
Engineer Demonstrates IPX7-Like Waterproofing With TPU 3D Printed Container
Some thoughts about making water-sealed 3D printed containers.
Design of the Week: Autoswap Bambu Lab A1 Plate Changer
This week’s selection is the Autoswap Bambu Lab A1 Plate Changer by Cults contributor EVRENOT.
Lack of Standardized Spool Formats Frustrates Users of Multimaterial 3D Printing Systems
Why isn’t there an official spool format standard?
Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Face New Challenges After Bambu Lab Advances Again
The race to catch up to Bambu Labs continues.
Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer
It appears there is now another 3D printer that can cause fires.
Bambu Lab Releases BambuStudio 2.0 with Workflow and Dual Extrusion Enhancements
Bambu Lab released the 2.0 version of their BambuStudio software. What’s in it?
H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Bambu Lab’s new H2D device, and I am very puzzled.
Bambu Lab Unveils H2D: A High-Precision Hybrid Maker Device Combining 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More
The H2D is here! What is this highly unusual device all about?
Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?
Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?
Bambu Lab H2D: What We Know About the Upcoming High-Performance 3D Printer
We’re finally seeing some details about the upcoming Bambu Lab 3D printer. What do we know so far?
Desktop 3D Printer Prices Plummet: A Look at the Latest Market Trends
After the price shakeup last week, I thought it was time to review the current pricing of desktop FFF 3D printers to see what’s going on.
SUNLU 3D Releases Print Profiles for Bambu Studio and New Reusable Spool Design
There is news from SUNLU 3D about print profiles and reusable spools.
The Desktop 3D Printing Market is Splitting Between Consumers and Enthusiasts
There’s a way for desktop 3D printer operators to determine their place in the coming consumer shift.
New Panda Jetpack Mod for Bambu Lab: Functional Upgrade or Just Aesthetic?
I’m looking at what could be the strangest Bambu Lab upgrade yet.
The Dark Side of 3D Printing’s Price War: How Competition Is Hurting Software Quality
Competition is good, except when it isn’t.
Elegoo’s $199 Centauri Redefines Budget 3D Printing, Challenging Open Gantry Systems
Let’s take a deeper look at Elegoo’s incredible price breakthrough from earlier this week.
Elegoo Massively Disrupts 3D Printing Market with Centauri Carbon Price
Elegoo has finally released the price of their new Centauri Carbon 3D printer, and it is, well, astonishing.
Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One
Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.
SimplyPrint Offers Alternative Cloud Management for Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Let’s take a look at SimplyPrint, which had a very interesting announcement last week.
How Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports Could Reshape the 3D Printing Market
There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what might they mean in the desktop 3D printing world?
Push Back Against Bambu Lab’s New Security Architecture
There have been a few more developments in the Bambu Lab situation.
Tyson Build Plates: Durable, High-Performance Print Surfaces for FFF 3D Printers
I’m looking at a supplier of build plates, Tyson Build Plates.
Community Backlash Could Accelerate Bambu Lab’s Shift to Consumer-Centric 3D Printing
Community reaction to the Bambu Lab controversy may inadvertently result in the situation they fear most.
Desktop 3D Printing at a Crossroads: Will the Market Split Between DIY and Consumer?
I’ve been thinking about this past weekend’s Bambu Lab controversy, and have some thoughts.
Bambu Lab Firmware Update Sparks Controversy and Misinformation
There’s a massive controversy happening around Bambu Lab’s surprise announcement of a firmware change.
Does Stratasys’ Patent Enforcement Signal a Threat to 3D Printing Innovation?
Does Stratasys really deserve the heat it’s getting for its Bambu Lab lawsuit?
E3D Expands Compatibility with Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Creality 3D Printers
E3D is going deep with upgrades for popular desktop 3D printers.
From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
After years of seeing amazing desktop 3D printers emerge year after year, I see a pattern. I’ve been fiddling with desktop 3D printers for almost 15 years now, beginning with my first device, the venerable MakerBot CupCake. It took several days to assemble it from wires, boards, motors, and pieces of wood, and successfully printed… Continue reading From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
Factorian Designs Shows How to Implement Auto-Ejection on Desktop 3D Printers
The complexities of automated part ejection from a 3D printer are shown in a recent video.
BigTree Tech Expands Panda Series with High-Speed Cooling, Advanced Sensors, and Smart Displays
We had a chat with BigTree Tech to see their latest 3D printer upgrade products.
Bambu Lab Leak Suggests New H2D 3D Printer with Dual Extrusion and Larger Build Volume
In a possible major leak, a document that might depict an unannounced Bambu Lab 3D printer has appeared.
Bambu Lab’s Journey from Startup to Industry Leader: An Exclusive with CEO Dr. Ye Tao
We sat down and had a chat with Bambu Lab’s founder and CEO, Dr. Ye Tao.
The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing
There seems to be a new emerging standard configuration for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2
Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.
Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute
I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasys’ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.
Bambu Lab Addresses Filament Tape Problem Affecting AMS Performance
There are a number of reports of issues with recent filament spools from Bambu Lab. What’s going on?
Are Big Discounts on Bambu Lab 3D Printers Hinting at New Product Launches?
There are considerable discounts being offered on Bambu Lab 3D printers. What’s going on?
Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety
A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.
Design of the Week: BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter
This week’s selection is the BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter by Printables contributor thrutheframe.
CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
CONTEXT issued a report on 3D printer sales for the second quarter of 2024, and there are some surprising results. The company uses its connections to obtain data about company sales, both public and private companies. This is then analyzed to determine trends, which is what we’re looking at today. CONTEXT divides up the additive… Continue reading CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab Postpones Launch of New Larger Format 3D Printer Until 2025
There’s been a significant update from Bambu Lab regarding their rumored upcoming large-format 3D printer.
Can Printables Catch Thingiverse? Growth Analysis Suggests a Long Road Ahead
I did some projections on the growth of Thingiverse and Printables to see which one will become the biggest 3D model repository.