Wondermaker 3D has finally launched their tool-changing multicolor 3D printer on Kickstarter.
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Can Creality’s US$309 Sparkx i8 Solve the Purge Poop Problem?
Creality launched orders for their new Sparkx i8 3D printer.
Snapmaker and Phaetus Launch Liber High-Flow Hot End for the U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker announced an intriguing new hot end for their U1 series: the Liber.
Bambu Lab Patent Combines Bowden and Direct Drive Extrusion
Bambu Lab has patented an unusual extrusion arrangement that seems particularly good for printing soft materials like TPU in FFF systems.
Flashforge Finally Ships the CJ270 With Millions of Colors
Flashforge finally shipped the elusive CJ270 full-colour 3D printer.
Snapmaker Launches 3D Model Ecosystem in Open Beta
Snapmaker announced today that their new ecosystem, Snapmaker Space, is entering open beta state.
Unreleased QIDI 3D Printer Appears in FCC Filing
QIDI seems to have another machine on deck.
Creality Reveals K3 3D Printer With Four-Nozzle KliTek Multicolor System
Creality has officially announced the K3 desktop 3D printer.
xBUILD Rebranding by Atlix Reflects the Industrial Gap
It’s time for some rebranding, again.
Lightmake L4 Four-Tool IDEX 3D Printer Launches on Kickstarter
Lightmake’s four-tool IDEX 3D printer is now live on Kickstarter.
Creality Reveals SPARKX i8 With Four-Filament QuarTeks Extrusion System
Creality has released some details on a very intriguing new desktop 3D printer, the SPARKX i8, a multicolor FFF system.
SPELL3D Developing a Compact Pellet Extruder for Desktop FGF 3D Printing
A project is underway to develop an effective desktop FGF 3D printer.
Hands On with the SUNLU FilaDryer S4 Pro
We’ve been testing the FilaDryer S4 Pro from SUNLU.
Report: Bambu Lab Starts Development of a Consumer UV Printer
Could Bambu Lab launch a UV printer?
Why UV Printers Are Suddenly Everywhere and How They Differ From 3D Printers
Why are there all these UV printers suddenly on the market? What are they, anyway?
AxiLoop Teases MC8 3D Printer With Eight-Color, Low-Waste Printing
A new multilateral 3D printer has been — sort of — announced, the MC8 from AxiLoop.
Anycubic Patent Explores Full Color Resin 3D Printing
Anycubic has patented an unusual way to produce multicolor resin prints without painting them afterwards.
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
We conclude our look at the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series. Please read parts one and two. Kobra 4 Combo Print Results We grouped several of our standard test prints together into one large print job – cylindricity test, knurling nut… Continue reading Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
We continue our review of the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Anycubic Kobra 4 desktop FFF 3D printer this week.
3DEO and Fusion3 Shut Down as Two US 3D Printing Companies Enter Liquidation
Two notable USA-based 3D printing companies have apparently shut down.
The Kare S1 Is An Affordable High-Temperature 3D Printer, But Can They Deliver?
A new 3D printer on Kickstarter is able to print metal filament.
Firewall3D Watches Printer Hardware for Firmware Tampering
A proposed hardware firewall could independently catch a 3D printer behaving differently from its GCODE.
The Funbox, a Kid-Focused Desktop 3D Printer
Hong Kong-based Ugee announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer specifically designed for kids: the Funbox.
The HeyGears G1X Full-3D System CombinesFull-Color 3D Printing and UV Printing
HeyGears announced a very different device that offers true, full-colour 3D printing.
GLB Announces Strange “Consumer” Metal 3D Printer
A new consumer-level metal 3D printer has just been announced in China.
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.
Elegoo Launches Centauri 2 Series
Elegoo suddenly announced a new series of desktop FFF 3D printers, the Centauri 2.
Sovol’s M1D IDEX 3D Printer has Waste-Free Seven-Color Capability
Sovol’s new M1D desktop FFF 3D printer is a bit different.
Chinese Patent Describes Adjustable FFF Nozzle
A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles.
TOP.E To Launch Large, Enclosed 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer
A new five-axis FFF 3D printer is set to appear on Kickstarter soon.
Flashforge Introduces High-Resolution WJ51C Wax Printer
Flashforge announced a new 3D printer for the jewellery industry: the WJ51C wax printer.
Bambu Lab Unveils A2L Large-Format Desktop 3D Printer
Bambu Lab announced a new and larger desktop FFF 3D printer, the A2L.
Creality Reveals KliTek Nozzle-Swapping System
Creality has joined the no-waste 3D printing club with the surprise announcement of “KliTek”.
Where Are Those 3D Printed ABS Fumes Going?
A Reddit photo showing heavy residue collected after more than 3,000 hours of ABS printing is a vivid reminder that printer emissions are a serious issue.
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Our review of the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade concludes with operations, software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade Operations Elegoo supplied some pre-sliced sample GCODE files to test out the CANVAS, so we copied one… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade continues with unboxing, assembly, setup and calibration. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. CANVAS Upgrade Unboxing and Assembly The CANVAS upgrade for the CC1 ships in a modestly sized cardboard box approximately 44cm x 30cm x 15cm… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
We’ve been testing the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. CANVAS Upgrade Background Founded back in 2015 in China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Elegoo have been busy designing and manufacturing many different models of resin & FFF printers. The Centauri Carbon was… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
Flashforge and Meshy Partnership Streamlines AI-Generated Multicolor 3D Printing Workflow
This is interesting: Meshy is partnering with Flashforge.
LOOP Filament Recycler Shows Little Progress as Launch Dates Continue to Slip
It’s time for an update on LOOP, “the world’s first desktop 3D filament maker”.
New Resin 3D Printer Can Print In Multiple Materials
I’m looking at a new and upcoming device from Polysynth that claims to be a multimaterial resin 3D printer.
Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer concludes with Final Thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Elegoo Jupiter 2 Final Thoughts The Jupiter 2 arrived packed very well for shipping and was bagged for easy removal from the box. There was… Continue reading Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 4
Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer continues with Operations and Print Results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Elegoo Jupiter 2 Operations We returned to our test print to find it completed after 7h45m. When we opened the printer doors and… Continue reading Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Elegoo Jupiter 2 Setup and Calibration The printed user manual says that upon startup, the printer will conduct an automated self-check of key… Continue reading Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the brand new Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer from Elegoo. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Elegoo Jupiter 2 Background Founded in 2015 in Shenzhen, Elegoo have been busy designing and manufacturing both resin and FFF printers, with the launch of their Mars… Continue reading Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter 2 3D Printer, Part 1
UltiMaker Enhances S6 and S8 Performance
UltiMaker just announced some interesting upgrades for their S6 and S8 3D printers.
Waste Free 3D Printers Could Transform the Future of Color 3D Printing
Where are all the full-colour 3D models?
PrintDry Launches PRO4 Filament Dryer With Modular Design and High-Temperature Capability
PrintDry has launched their latest 3D printer filament drying system, the PRO4.
3D Printer Noise May Become Speed Aware
A new Chinese patent application by Anycubic proposes tuning 3D printer noise reduction by speed range.
Elegoo Releases Affordable CANVAS Kit for Multicolor Upgrade on Centauri 3D Printers
Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer.
Elegoo Raises Additional $70M in B+ Round
Elegoo has raised even more cash.
Prusa Opens Orders for INDX Waste-Free 3D Printing Upgrade
Prusa Research has finally opened up orders for their INDX system today.
DualCore 3D Printer Combines IDEX Architecture With Simultaneous Dual-Toolhead Printing
A new Kickstarter launch has a 3D printer with several never-seen-before innovations.
Which Desktop 3D Printing Features are on the Way Out?
What features are going to disappear on desktop 3D printers in the coming years?
Secret Decentralized 3D Printing Networks Supply Drone Parts to Ukraine at Scale
I’m reading a fascinating glimpse into a hidden world of military manufacturing using desktop 3D printers.
Elegoo Announces Jupiter 2 Featuring Massive Build Size
Elegoo announced the massive Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer.
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.
Sovol 3D Printer Teaser Suggests Large-Format Multi-Color Printing System
Sovol could be the next company to release a multimaterial desktop 3D printer.
Starwise Additive’s Cosmic Slicer Tunes Prints By Zodiac
A new slicer startup thinks your failed Benchy may be a Virgo problem.
Bambu Lab Discontinues Flagship X1 Series
Bambu Lab has made it official: the X1 series is now officially retired.
Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1 For Lower-Cost Metal 3D Printing
There’s another super inexpensive metal LPBF device coming: the SCRAP 1.
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.
MOVA Launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System
Today MOVA officially launched a new, 12-color desktop 3D printer, the AtomForm Palette 300.
Metal 1.0 Kickstarter Promises Low-Cost Desktop LPBF Metal 3D Printing
An interesting Kickstarter campaign has launched a desktop metal 3D printer, the Metal 1.0.
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Print Results The Eiffel Tower is a fairly challenging print that images directly on the build plate with no… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Operations We took the time now to get ourselves acquainted with the various menus on the P1’s LCD.… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the highly unusual Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Background Founded in 2015, Anycubic has been busy developing and manufacturing various models of filament and resin based 3D printers. We have had the pleasure… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1
$42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to the Bottom”
There’s a new lowest-cost desktop 3D printer that costs only US$42.
Sticky by Design: The 8 Tactics 3D Printer Manufacturers Use to Retain Customers
How do desktop 3D printer manufacturers make their products “sticky”?
Breaking the $99 Barrier in 3D Printing
Could we soon see a “real” 3D printer priced less than US$100?
QC2A Desktop 3D Printer Brings Full-Color 3D Printing Below US$10K
An incredibly interesting full-colour 3D printer suddenly appeared on Kickstarter.
Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo
Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
My review of the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series; please read parts one and two. Anycubic Kobra X Software It is time to add the Anycubic app to my phone and desktop slicer to… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
My look at the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic continues with setup, calibration and operations. This is part two of a three-part series; please read parts one and three. Anycubic Kobra X Setup and Calibration The first thing to do after powering up the Kobra X is to bind it to your Anycubic… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
I was able to try out the brand new Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic. This is part one of a three-part series; please read parts two and three. Anycubic Kobra X Background Anycubic is a well-known major manufacturer of high-performance desktop 3D printers and accessories, both using filament and resin materials. Their strategy… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
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.
This One Trick Makes Your FFF 3D Printer a Bit Safer
There’s one trick you should be doing to keep your workspace safer when 3D printing.
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
Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?
Could this new device be the first desktop 5-axis 3D printer?
Bambu Lab Discontinues P1P 3D Printer, Commits to Support Through 2031
Bambu Lab has retired the venerable P1P 3D printer.
Creality Teases M1/R1 Filament Shredder and Extruder for In-House Filament Recycling
Creality is to launch a filament recycling system, the M1 / R1.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 3
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo concludes with Software, Print Results, and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 2
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo continues with Setup, Calibration, and Operations.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 1
We’ve been quietly testing the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo.
Hands On With Our Hands On 3D Printing Reviews, 2025 Edition
An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.
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
Palette 300 Enters Low-Waste FFF Market With Rotating 12-Nozzle System
AtomForm has launched a new multicolor 3D printer, the Palette 300.