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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.
Southeastern Researchers Demo Support-Free Five-Axis Robotic FFF
Researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University demonstrated a six axis robotic FFF approach that uses non planar slicing and five axis paths to print support free parts.
Sovol 3D Printer Teaser Suggests Large-Format Multi-Color Printing System
Sovol could be the next company to release a multimaterial desktop 3D printer.
New Review Clarifies FFF Parameters And Performance
A new research survey examined which FFF settings, materials and controls truly matter for the best part performance.
Vitamin E Enhanced PLA Filaments For 3D Printing
Researchers report on PLA filaments infused with vitamin E and their behavior in FFF printing.
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.
Hyperion Patent Splits Extrusion From Motion System
A new patent from Australia-based Hyperion Systems proposes a different way to build large format extrusion systems without dragging a heavy hot end around the machine.
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.
New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments
Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.
New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing
A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.
$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.
Vision Transformers Boost Real Time FFF Quality Monitoring
Researchers propose a Vision Transformer approach that detects FFF surface defects in real time with on-demand explainability.
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?
Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo
Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.
Flashforge’s Hidden Filament Cutter Reclaims FFF Build Area
A newly published patent from Flashforge describes a filament cutting mechanism that stays out of the build area until the instant it is needed.
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
Researchers 3D Print Plug And Play Electrochemical Device
A research team unveiled MICRO, a one step multimaterial 3D printed electrochemical device designed for on site analysis and drug screening.
Patent Proposes Lights Out Implant 3D Printing
A new patent filing describes an AI driven 3D printer that could automate patient specific implant production with minimal human touch time.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion Targets 3D Print Faults
Researchers have proposed a multimodal sensor fusion approach to AI-based fault detection in 3D printing, aiming to push AM monitoring closer to reliable, Industry 4.0 operation.
Dyze Design Patents Modular Motion Control For AM
Dyze Design has filed a patent application that reads like a blueprint for turning a 3D printer into a data driven, self aware machine tool.
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.
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.
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.
Patent Proposes Mobile Swarm FFF On One Platform
A new Turkish patent describes a mobile, multi-robot Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system that prints on a shared platform to sidestep conventional build-volume limits.
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 GenPHA Filament
We had the chance to test out a new type of 3D print material, PHA.
Patent Reimagines Editable Tree 3D Supports
A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.
BCN3D Launches Omega I60 G2, Its First New System Since Acquisition
BCN3D announced a new version of their Omega I60 industrial 3D printer, the G2.
Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.
Closed Loop Reference Method Optimizes FFF Accuracy
Researchers propose a new closed loop reference optimization for extrusion 3D printing.
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
One-Shot Camera Extrusion Optimization Targets High-Speed FFF
Researchers propose a one-shot, camera-based method to optimize extrusion for high-speed FFF.
Palette 300 Enters Low-Waste FFF Market With Rotating 12-Nozzle System
AtomForm has launched a new multicolor 3D printer, the Palette 300.
T250 CoreXY Design Demonstrates Sub-Two-Minute #3DBenchy With Radical Motion and Cooling System
What is the world’s fastest 3D printer? It’s probably the T250.
Anycubic Launches Kobra X 3D Printer With First-of-Its-Kind “3D Print Guarantee” Program
Anycubic has launched a very unusual “3D print guarantee” along with their new Kobra X 3D printer.
Researchers Propose Force-Based Monitoring For Extrusion AM
A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.
Hybrid Layer Heights Boost FFF Strength And Efficiency
Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.
Orientation Drives Surface Roughness In FFF, mSLA, PJ, SLS
A new materials study shows how build orientation shifts surface roughness across four popular polymer AM processes.
Plasma Coatings Tune Recycled Composite Filaments For FFF
Researchers used atmospheric plasma to tune recycled composite filaments for FFF.
Active Vibration Control Sharpens FFF Surface Quality
Researchers report that real-time vibration monitoring with active control meaningfully improves the primary profile surface finish on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) prints.
Conductive PLA Enables 3D Printed Temperature Sensors
Researchers have 3D printed temperature sensors from conductive PLA, hinting at simple, embedded monitoring for everyday prints.
Anycubic’s Kobra X has Four-Channel Extrusion and Up to 19-Color Capability
Anycubic announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer, the Kobra X.
Bigger Nozzles Boost PLA Strength, Study Finds
A new study links larger FFF nozzle diameters to stronger PLA parts, with modeling to back it up.
Study Optimizes FFF Nozzle Geometry For Speed
A new study models how FFF nozzle shape drives pressure loss, hinting at higher print speeds without larger heaters or motors.
Startup Unveils T-IDEX System Designed to Double Throughput on FFF Printers
We’ve learned of a company developing a “true” independent extruder 3D printer.
A 3D Printed Plastic Heat Spreader That Acts Like A Metal One
A research team has shown an FFF printable plastic composite that moves heat so well it starts encroaching on “metal only” performance — while still staying electrically insulating.
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.
New HP 600 HT Highlights Unusual Strategy Mirroring Earlier Stratasys Partnership
We’ve learned a bit of a surprise about HP’s new FFF 3D printer.
HP Reenters FFF Market With 600 HT, a High-Temperature 3D Printer
Surprise! HP has introduced a filament 3D printer, the 600 HT.
INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO
The system delivers up to 4x faster print speeds and more than double Z-axis strength (exceeding 40 MPa).
Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System
As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.
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.
QIDI Max4 Redefines Affordable Professional 3D Printing with High-Performance Design
QIDI’s new Max4 is quite a powerful desktop 3D printer.
Flawed FDM Market Report Misidentifies Key 3D Printing Players, Undermining Credibility
I’m looking at what seems to be a marketing analysis for the FDM market, but there are problems.
Anycubic Launches Kobra S1 Max Combo with Larger Build Volume and Enhanced Material Capabilities
Anycubic revealed their latest desktop 3D printer: the Kobra S1 Max Combo.
Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 Delivers Inexpensive PEEK-Class 3D Printing
Vision Miner officially introduced the 22 IDEX V4, the newest iteration of its independent dual-extrusion 3D printer.
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.
Prusa Launches Larger CORE One L 3D Printer
Prusa Research suddenly announced the CORE One L 3D printer.
Polymaker Launches PET-GF15 with Exceptional Layer Adhesion
Polymaker has made an interesting addition to their Fiberon line.
Filament Cooler” Kickstarter Promises to Chill 3D Printing Filament After Drying — But Why?
Cooling your filament? What’s that all about?
FibreSeek Reveals $2,399 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Price
Fibreseeker has revealed more details about their price-breaking continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
Why Hasn’t Bambu Lab Entered the Resin 3D Printing Market?
Why hasn’t Bambu Lab announced a resin 3D printer?
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.
Elegoo Quietly Launches Centauri Carbon 2 in China, Adding Multicolor Printing
Elegoo announced the Centauri Carbon 2 — on their China site.
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2: Faster, Smarter, and Capable of Eight-Color 3D Printing
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2 desktop FFF 3D printer looks like a reasonable upgrade over the Kobra 3.
Maker Experiments with Manually Resuming a Failed 3D Print — and Reveals Future Potential for Smart Recovery
Have you ever wanted to somehow recover a 3D print job that failed in mid-print? Someone tried to do this.
MIT Researchers Develop Generative CAD System Optimized for 3D Printing Constraints
Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing.
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.
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.
CMU Researchers Use AI to Autonomously Manage 3D Printing Workflows on FFF Systems
Researchers have found a way to use AI to autonomously control 3D print workflows.
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?