Bambu Lab just made an important rule change about AI use on Makerworld.
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Bambu Lab’s Creator Protection Program Takes Down 200+ Unauthorized 3D Models
Bambu Lab has launched a new program to protect creators’ content.
Purge Calibration is a Key Method to Reduce Filament Waste in Multicolor 3D Printing
Have you heard of “purge calibration”?
Manyfold Releases Update to Its Open Source, Federated 3D Model Repository Software
Manyfold issued a big release of new features for their open source, distributed 3D model repository software.
Bambu Lab Launches Creator Copyright Support Program to Combat 3D Model Theft
Bambu Lab announced a new “Creator Copyright Support” program.
3Drop Simplifies 3D Model Discovery by Searching Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, and More
There’s another meta-search engine for printable 3D models you should try: 3Drop.
Bambu Lab Signals New Product Path as 3D Printable Footwear Enters Crowdfunding
A curious announcement from Bambu Lab shows an interesting option to 3D print your own footwear.
Hands on with PrintU
Bambu Lab released an interesting new service called “PrintU”.
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.
Traffic Analysis Shows MakerWorld, Thingiverse, and Printables Leading 3D Model Sites
Which 3D model site is the biggest? We used a different method to measure them.
Iteration3D Launches Parametric Repository for On-Demand 3D Model Generation
A new form of 3D model repository has emerged: Iteration3D.
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?
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.
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.
AI Slop’ Threatens Viability of 3D Model Platforms as Content Moderation Struggles to Keep Up
AI slop is going to cause a transformation in 3D model repositories.
Design of the Week: Cute Knitted Elephant
This week’s selection is the Cute Knitted Elephant by MakerWorld contributor AK.
New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision
There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others.
ManyFold: A Decentralized, Open Source Platform for 3D Model Distribution
A new open source tool may eventually revolutionize how 3D models are distributed.
Design of the Week: Filament Estimator
This week’s selection is the Filament Estimator by MakerWorld contributor Northeast Tiger Walking Again.
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.
Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors
Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition
There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?
BambuStudio’s Latest Update Includes Multi-Device 3D Printing and Enhanced Color Matching
Bambu Lab released a significant update to their Bambu Studio software.
Design of the Week: V-Spooler
This week’s selection is the V-Spooler by MakerWorld contributor Fyrby Additive.