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Elegoo Launches Centauri 2 Series

Elegoo suddenly announced a new series of desktop FFF 3D printers, the Centauri 2.

ELEGOO Develops Faster FFF Nozzle Switching System

A new ELEGOO patent application describes a mechanical approach to making multi nozzle FFF 3D printers easier to set up and switch.

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

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

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 Patents Dynamic Build Platform Leveling

Elegoo appears to be working on a way to keep a 3D printer’s build platform level while the job is already underway.

Elegoo Raises Additional $70M in B+ Round

Elegoo has raised even more cash.

Polymaker’s Centralized Preset Library Simplifies Filament Tuning

Polymaker is making a big deal of their presets, and so they should.

Elegoo Announces Jupiter 2 Featuring Massive Build Size

Elegoo announced the massive Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elegoo Appears to End Multicolor Development for Original Centauri Carbon

Elegoo has apparently given up on multicolor desktop 3D printing, at least on their original Centauri Carbon system.

Thoughts on Prusa Research’s OpenPrintTag Ending Proprietary Filament Lock-Ins

Late last week Prusa Research announced something that could be the most important development in desktop 3D printing in 2025.

Elegoo Confirms Centauri Carbon 2 Launch with Built-In Multicolor System

Elegoo has officially mentioned the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer, suggesting a release soon.

Elegoo Quietly Launches Centauri Carbon 2 in China, Adding Multicolor Printing

Elegoo announced the Centauri Carbon 2 — on their China site.

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

The 3D printer price reset seems to be complete.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Appears on TaoBao Amid Confusion Over Multicolor Printing Plans

There’s something strange going on at Elegoo.

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.

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

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

Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing

I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.

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.

Elegoo Launches $1M Creator Fund to Reward Original Designs on Nexprint Platform

Elegoo announced a US$1M fund to reward creators on their Nexprint 3D model site.

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.

Elegoo Launches Nexprint, a 3D Model Sharing Platform for Its Printer Ecosystem

Elegoo has launched Nexprint, their online 3D model repository.

Elegoo Launches Affordable Fiber-Reinforced Filaments to Complement Centauri Carbon

Elegoo introduced a new line of fibre-reinforced 3D printer filaments.

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

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

ELEGOO Proposes Open RFID Standard for 3D Printer Filament Spools, Seeks Community Feedback

ELEGOO has requested public input on their important RFID standard.

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.

Elegoo Previews Jupiter 2: High-Resolution Resin 3D Printer with Innovative Features

We had a peek at a new 3D printer from Elegoo, the Jupiter 2.

Exclusive Interview: Elegoo Co-Founder Kevin Wang on Their 10-Year Journey

It’s Elegoo’s tenth anniversary, so we had a chat with Cofounder Kevin Wang.

Can a 3D Printer Fly? Elegoo 3D Printer Takes Flight

Do 3D printers fly? Apparently, they do.

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.

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.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the brand-new Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.

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?

Elegoo Launches Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: High-Resolution Resin Printing at 150mm/hour

Elegoo announced a new resin 3D printer, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.

E3D Expands Compatibility with Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Creality 3D Printers

E3D is going deep with upgrades for popular desktop 3D printers.

Elegoo Announces SatelLite: A New Resin 3D Print Slicer with Advanced Support and Repair Features

Elegoo announced they’re developing their own 3D print slicing software tool, Elegoo SatelLite.

ELEGOO’s New “With Her” Program Supports Women in the 3D Printing Industry

ELEGOO launched a new community program they call “ELEGOO With Her”. The program intends to assist women in the 3D printing world, which is largely dominated by men. The goals of the program are: Promoting gender equality and inclusivity in technologyInspiring and empowering future female innovatorsFostering innovation through gender diversity ELEGOO explains: “At Elegoo, we… Continue reading ELEGOO’s New “With Her” Program Supports Women in the 3D Printing Industry

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.

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

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Print Results We returned to where we had left off with the review, but first downloaded… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, software and operations. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Setup and Calibration We moved the printer over to our work area and powered it… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1

Elegoo provided us with their latest resin 3D printer, the Saturn 4 Ultra, and we gave it an extensive test. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Background Founded in 2015 in China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Elegoo has produced quite a number of… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1