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Creality Reveals KliTek Nozzle-Swapping System

Creality has joined the no-waste 3D printing club with the surprise announcement of “KliTek”.

Creality Officially Launches Hong Kong IPO With Huge Estimated Valuation

It looks like the Creality IPO is now live. Multiple reports have the company launching a Hong Kong public offering on the HKEX. A prospectus has been issued for Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., with stock code 3388. What does this mean? The long-awaited move to a public company by Creality is now officially… Continue reading Creality Officially Launches Hong Kong IPO With Huge Estimated Valuation

Creality IPO Moves Closer as Company Enters Final Listing Phase

It looks like Creality is a big step closer to its IPO.

Creality Patent Suggests Faster Filament Switching For FFF Printing

A new patent application by Creality describes a way to make filament changes faster in FFF 3D printers.

Creality’s Compact Filament Cutter Patent Targets Smaller Toolheads

A new patent filing sketches a compact way to cut filament inside the printhead before a tool change, and that matters because cleaner swaps can make multi material FFF systems faster and less troublesome.

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

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

Creality IPO Filing Reveals Financial Growth, Manufacturing Scale, and Other Secrets

We’ve just learned a whole lot more about Creality based on a document recently filed with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.

Creality Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Material Changes

Creality appears to be patenting a small but potentially useful fix for one of desktop FFF’s most annoying recurring chores.

New Creality Patent Proposes Swappable Multi Nozzle Module For FFF

A newly filed Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that treats filament changes like tool changes.

Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo

Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.

Creality Officially Launches Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 Recycling System

It’s official: Creality has released their filament recycling system, the Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1.

Creality’s CFS-C Eliminates Hot-End Purging with New Remote Cutting Approach

Creality has taken up the “no waste printing” problem quite differently with their new CFS-C.

Creality Launches Sermoon P1 3D Scanner with Dual Laser and Infrared Scanning Systems

Creality introduced an interesting new 3D scanner, the Sermoon P1.

LLM Agents Step Into The 3D Printer Control Loop

A new CMU framework uses large language models to spot defects and change print parameters during print jobs.

Creality Files Patent for Telescoping Filament Buffer Design

Creality seems to have patented a new filament buffer concept.

Creality Teases M1/R1 Filament Shredder and Extruder for In-House Filament Recycling

Creality is to launch a filament recycling system, the M1 / R1.

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?

Rotoforge Explores Friction-Based Metal 3D Printing for Desktop-Scale Systems

The Rotoforge project is developing a low-cost, open-source, metal 3D printer based on the Ender-3 platform.

Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4

Our look at the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality K2 Pro Combo Final Thoughts Much like the smaller K2, the K2 Pro Combo’s packaging has been well thought out. Not only does it… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4

Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3

Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at print results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Print Results The first job we sliced consisted of several calibration tests that we typically run, all combined… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3

Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2

Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Setup and Calibration When we flipped the power switch on the K2 Pro, it powered… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2

Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1

We’ve just finished testing Creality’s K2 Pro Combo 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands in desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1

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.

Recent Patents Suggest Creality Is Building a Broad Intellectual Property Portfolio

Creality seems to be patenting a great deal of intellectual property.

Creality Quietly Introduces New “Spark X” Brand Focused on Automated, AI-Enhanced 3D Printing

Creality quietly announced something called “Spark X” last week.

Emotional Farewells to First 3D Printers as Shift Toward Faster, Smarter Hardware Grows

What should you do with your beloved — and now obsolete — desktop 3D printer?

Creality Opens First Western Pop-Up Store in Los Angeles to Test U.S. Retail Strategy

Creality has opened a retail store in Los Angeles.

Investigating Creality’s Black Friday Deals

It’s that time of year again, and there are quite a few Black Friday sales on for desktop 3D printers.

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.

Flashforge Patent Reveals Waste Free Toolchanger 3D Printing Concept

It appears that Flashforge is getting into the toolchanger game.

Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 4

Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.

Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with print results.

Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Combo Operations Browsing the K2’s interface we found the menus to be very intuitive, with all the typical important system… Continue reading Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer this week.

DJI Developments Might Foreshadow Future 3D Printer Regulations

A quiet development with DJI has some implications for Asian 3D printer manufacturers.

The Race for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing: Where Major Players Stand

Where are we at with tool-changing 3D printers?

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.

Creality Releases K2 Pro Combo 3D Printer with Multicolor CFS System

Creality finally released the K2 Pro 3D printer, something we’ve anticipated for a while.

Creality Seeks Hong Kong Exchange Debut, Velo3D Relaunches on NASDAQ

Two 3D printer manufacturers are going public for trading on two stock exchanges.

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.

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4

Our test of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality Hi Combo Final Thoughts The Creality Hi Combo was packaged very well for shipping, and the QR code on an inner box flap was… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with print results. This is part three of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality Hi Combo Print Results We finished off the sample coil of hyper filament by going through some typical test prints at a 0.2mm layer… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four-part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Setup and Calibration Initial setup of the printer was very easy, and the touchscreen walked us through all the… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer. This is part one of a four-part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands of desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality is known… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1

Creality’s SpacePi X4: Advanced Four-Spool, Two-Chamber Filament Dryer

Creality introduced what could be the best filament drying solution on the market: the SpacePi X4.

Israel Allegedly Used 3D Printing Inside Iran for Covert Drone Manufacturing

It appears that 3D printing was extensively used by Israel in the conflict in Iran.

Creality and AMISS Partner to Bring 3D Printing Innovation to Fashion Industry

Creality seems to have developed an entirely new application for 3D printing, this time in the fashion industry.

Alternatives to the Hard-To-Get ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D Printer

It’s getting harder to buy a popular desktop 3D printer these days.

Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Face New Challenges After Bambu Lab Advances Again

The race to catch up to Bambu Labs continues.

Rapid+TCT 2025 Highlights Shifting Priorities and Economic Pressures in 3D Printing

Last week, our team attended the Rapid+TCT event in Detroit to see the latest 3D printing equipment and software.

Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

The state of NY is going directly to 3D printer manufacturers to prevent 3D-printed weapons.

Creality Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching

Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.

Creality Shifts HALOT Resin 3D Printer Line to PioCreat in Strategic Move

There’s been a significant development with Creality’s line of resin 3D printers.

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.

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.

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?

Creality Showcases Multicolor 3D Printing with CFS and New Products at CES

Creality just completed the CES show in Las Vegas, and there were some interesting announcements of equipment and other programs.

Creality Launches 2024 Cloud Designer Awards with $15,000 Prize Pool

Creality has launched its annual Creality Cloud Designer Awards for 2024.

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

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.

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Our friends at Creality have quite a sale taking place on Black Friday. Black Friday sees plenty of deals for all items, and desktop 3D printers are among the more popular items being purchased. Creality, as the largest producer of desktop 3D printers on the planet, has launched a significant sale on their equipment. Creality… Continue reading Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

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