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INDX Toolchanger Nears Wider Shipping

Prusa Research says Bondtech’s INDX Founder’s Edition is now shipping, and the standard INDX Conversion Kit for the Prusa CORE One+ is next.

Prusa Updates Open Community License With Plugins

Prusa Research has rolled out Open Community License (OCL) v1.1, looking to make open hardware sharing more practical for everyone.

Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL

The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.

New ColorMix Shading Utility Applies Lighting-Based Color Effects to 3D Prints

Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading.

Prusament Resin Model+ Enables Faster, Safer SLA

Prusa has updated its flagship resin into “Model+”, for faster prints, tougher parts, and a safer chemistry without making the material harder to use.

Prusa Open-Sources ColorMix For Dozens Of Tones

Prusa Research has added an open-source “ColorMix” workflow to PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint that can turn a handful of loaded filaments into dozens of visible color tones.

New Prusa Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Nozzle Starts

A new Czech patent application from Prusa Development describes a new way to clean dirty nozzles.

Prusa Expands Into Aerospace Applications With New Space-Ready 3D Printing Material

Prusa Research has just released a new filament product designed for use in space.

Prusa Patents Automated Resin Print Workflow

A Czech patent application by Prusa Research proposes a more coordinated resin printing workflow built around shared process data.

PrusaSlicer 3.0 Could Arrive Within Weeks Following Extensive Code Overhaul

The wait for PrusaSlicer 3.0.0 continues, but it may not be for much longer.

Prusa Opens Orders for INDX Waste-Free 3D Printing Upgrade

Prusa Research has finally opened up orders for their INDX system today.

A 3D Printer Mod That Changes Simplifies Prime Lines

Someone has developed a solution to a 3D printing problem I don’t think we realize we had.

X2D or P2 Evolution? Analyzing Bambu Lab’s Likely Direction After Retiring the X1 Series

Is Bambu Lab about to announce a new 3D printer?

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

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

Prusa Firmware Update Speeds MMU3 Filament Swaps

Prusa has just pushed a firmware update that cuts MMU3 filament change time enough to shave hours off real multi-color prints.

Prusa Launches Highly Abrasive PETG Ultraglow Green

Prusa has introduced Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green, a glow filament it claims is the brightest on the market — with a major concern for wear on hardware.

Prusa Details XL Roadmap, Prices, And Toolheads

Prusa Research is positioning the Original Prusa XL for a bigger 2026 by contrasting it with the newer INDX system and teasing new, non-FFF toolheads.

The Open Source Community Continues to Criticize Prusa Research’s OCL

Some continue to criticize Prusa Research’s new Open Community License, but why?

Makerworld Introduces New Image Requirement to Address Misleading AI-Generated Model Listings

Bambu Lab just made an important rule change about AI use on Makerworld.

Leadership Transition at PrintedSolid Signals Deeper Integration with Prusa Research

Big changes are afoot at PrintedSolid.

Prusa Cuts Prusa XL Price as Multicolor 3D Printing Competition Intensifies

Prusa Research has lowered their price for the tool-changing Prusa XL 3D printer.

Prusa Launches Safer Global Alternative To IPA

Prusa Research is now selling “Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM”, a lower-flammability alternative to isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for washing SLA prints.

Escalating EU–US Trade Tensions May Create New Tariff Risks for 3D Printer Imports

There could be more tariff problems for US-based 3D printer operators.

More on the Prusa CORE One+’s Practical Workflow Improvements

Prusa Research has provided much more information about their latest device, the CORE One+ in a recent post.

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.

Prusa Research Explores New Prusament Filament Concepts

Prusa Research is looking for your help.

FFF Filament Prices Continue to Fall as Competition Pushes PLA Into Commodity Range

What are the typical prices for FFF filament these days?

Filament2 Secures Patent for Coaxial Extrusion System Enabling New FFF Materials

Filament2 has secured a patent for their highly unusual coaxial extrusion system.

Co Print Unveils Quadro, a Low-Cost Waste-Free Multicolor FFF 3D Printer

There is yet another waste-free desktop FFF 3D printer coming to market: the Co Print Quadro.

Developer Releases “Simplified Open Community License” in Sharp Critique of Prusa’s New OCL

The Open Community License announced by Prusa Research last week has inspired an even simpler alternative, the Simplified Open Community License.

Prusa Research Reworks Its Open-Source Approach

Prusa Research seems to be taking a step away from traditional open source principles.

Lugo Labs Awarded Patent for Hot-End Swapping System as Waste-Free FFF Technologies Advance

An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system.

Prusa Research Confirms Eight Material INDX Upgrade for CORE One

Prusa Research yesterday announced details on their long-hinted move to Bondtech’s INDX system.

E3D Unveils ObXiDian 500 Hot End With 500°C Rating and 5× Harder Coating

E3D announced what might be the most powerful hot end on the market: the ObXiDian 500.

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.

Prusa Research Partners with Filament 2 on Silicone 3D Printing, But Who Will Buy It?

Prusa Research announced a new silicone 3D printing feature, but I wonder whether it will catch on.

Prusa Launches Larger CORE One L 3D Printer

Prusa Research suddenly announced the CORE One L 3D printer.

Josef Průša Awarded Czech Medal of Merit for Advancing 3D Printing and Entrepreneurship

Josef Průša has been awarded the Czech Medal of Merit.

Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System

Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.

Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign

Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print world. Today that market is dominated by desktop machines that can print in multiple colors using a filament swapping accessory. That works well, except… Continue reading Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign

Prusa Reduces MK4S 3D Printer Price Amid Market Shift to CoreXY Systems

Prusa Research announced a “permanent” price decrease for their popular MK4S desktop FFF 3D printer.

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.

Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact

Tariffs continue to mess up purchasing for US residents. The blanket imposition of a series of tariffs on non-US goods in recent months has made quite a bit of a mess for all concerned, including those purchasing desktop 3D printers. The issue is that the vast majority of desktop 3D printers used in the US… Continue reading Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact

Tool Changing vs. Hot-End Swapping: The Battle for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing

The desktop 3D print world seems to be converging on two technology approaches. Which will win?

Prusa Research Unveils Humorous CORE One Ad Featuring Fire, Crashes, and Durability Tests

Prusa Research published a new video advert, and it’s very different from their usual style.

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

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

Prusa Research Identifies Causes of Vertical Fine Artifacts and Offers Fixes

Prusa Research published a very interesting analysis of vertical fine artifacts, and their solutions for them.

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.

Prusa Research Expands Prusament Line with PP Glass Fiber Filament and Impact-Resistant Resin

Prusa Research launched two new materials last week, and they’re both quite interesting.

Is Open Hardware in 3D Printing Losing Ground to Commercial Systems?

Is Open Source Hardware really dying? I believe the answer is yes and no.

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.

Snapmaker U1 Launches at $679, Bringing Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printing to Hobbyists

After only a couple of weeks, Snapmaker has set the pricing for their low-cost toolchanging 3D printer, the U1.

Josef Průša Declares Open Hardware Desktop 3D Printing “Dead

Josef Průša has declared “open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead”.

Prusa Research’s MK4S Giveaway Signals Shift Toward CoreXY 3D Printers

Prusa Research is offering a special deal that might hint at the future for the company’s products.

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

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

The ProForge 300 Offers Affordable Multi-Material Toolchanging 3D Printing

There is another tool-changing 3D printer available, the ProForge 300, and it’s an open-source design.

Could Philip’s New Fixables Initiative Succeed?

There’s been quite a bit of news about Philips’ foray into consumer 3D printing, but what is it all about?

Prusa Teases Next MMU as Reinvention, Moves Away From Upgradability From MMU3

Josef Prusa offered an update on his company’s progress developing more advanced filament switching technology.

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.

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

The race to catch up to Bambu Labs continues.

WonderMaker Unveils ZR Ultra: Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printer Set to Disrupt Market

There’s a new toolchanging 3D printer coming soon, the WonderMaker ZR series.

PrusaSlicer 2.9.1 Introduces Smart Sequential Printing and Multi-Material Interlocking

Prusa Research just released PrusaSlicer 2.9.1, and there are two very interesting new features.

New Mexican Import Laws Make Buying Desktop 3D Printers More Difficult

It just got more challenging to buy desktop 3D printers in Mexico.

Prusa Research Introduces EasyPrint: Mobile-Friendly 3D Print Slicing

Prusa Research introduced a new consumer-friendly feature called “EasyPrint” that marks a significant step for the company.

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.

Prusa Mini Phoenix: Prusa Mini Survives House Fire

A Prusa Mini 3D printer was in a house fire and somehow survived.

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.

Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One

Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.

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?

Tyson Build Plates: Durable, High-Performance Print Surfaces for FFF 3D Printers

I’m looking at a supplier of build plates, Tyson Build Plates.

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

Bambu Lab Leak Suggests New H2D 3D Printer with Dual Extrusion and Larger Build Volume

In a possible major leak, a document that might depict an unannounced Bambu Lab 3D printer has appeared.

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.

Formnext 2024 Highlights: Financial Stress, Industry Shifts, and Emerging Innovators

Formnext 2024 has concluded, and I have some thoughts.

Introducing MobiPrint: Print Objects Anywhere in Your Space with Mobile 3D Printing

Researchers unveiled “MobiPrint”, a home mobile 3D printer.

Made in the USA: Prusa’s MK4S Opens New Opportunities for American Buyers

Prusa Research is now shipping MK4S 3D printers from their US-based manufacturing facility.

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