thanks in part to 3D printing. Kaneda's ride from the 1988 cult film Akira, a critical component of what many consider to be the greatest anime of all time, has been 3D printed in tribute to the classic. It's been setting internet hearts aflame in the last few days, and we can see why.
Utilizing 3D printing and AI in its construction, the bike was built as a collaboration between chic Peugeot-owned e-bike maker DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team, the Instagram post showing off this gorgeous thing suggests pre-orders will be open soon.
Soft and bendable objects have never been easier to 3D print with a TPU manufactured for consistency, repeatability, and industrial-grade performance, says Prusa Research.
It's taken a couple of weeks, but the cooling of trade tensions between the U.S. and China and lowering of tariffs has made room for Bambu Lab hardware prices to drop.
The company says its new high-temperature PLA has a softening temperature of 150 ºC without post-processing.
A new full-version release of MainsailOS is here, bringing Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility among other useful transitions.
Did you know you can pair a Joy-Con with your phone? Neither did we. Anyway, this 3D printed grip uses one for convenient retro-style gaming on your device.
The updated filament changer will ship soon. And, if you already have an MMU3, the "upgrade" could cost less than $10.
The two new additions are specialized for flexible build plates and roller application, respectively.
In announcing its open-standard RFID ecosystem, Elegoo also confirmed its upcoming Automated Filament Switching System – but how will existing standards be managed?
The PocketBeagle 2 just got an update, and thanks to the new GPU on board, there's more you can do with it!
A silly Voron Discord server tradition has become maybe the best time to build a Voron – and it's tomorrow.
Big name, big size, big claims – but is the Freakstone F500 backable?
The collaboration will see Ajax 3D's useful sensor readily available off-the-shelf, and in a much smaller package.
The latest Printables design contest has the modular CMF Phone 2 Pro up for grabs in each of the top three prize places, but it should be good for anyone interested in the phone's modularity.
You know who you are; you probably went to Amsterdam just to walk across the 3D printed canal bridge (before it was removed in 2023). So, now, pack your bags for Switzerland! The Tor Alva or "White Tower" is now open. It's the tallest (30-meters) 3D printed structure in the world — and apparently serves no other purpose, except for being a showcase by the technology Univ. ETH in Zurich for sustainable construction, computational design, and digital fabrication.
We've known about it a while, but it's finally here. The Creality SpacePi X4 is a double-barrelled box of a filament dryer, available for preorder, with free filament goodies if you act quick.
Take Your Worst Benchy, by MakerWorld user EmGi. This mutated Benchy is a prime example of all the ways a print can go wrong, and a handy reference of what not to look for in your prints. Prints quickly, looks awful, and I love it.
These top eight 3D printing market research reports differ widely — what’s behind the big gaps and which report should you follow?
Starting May 19, xTool is offing steep discounts on its main hardware, materials and accessories. There's even the chance to win a 100% refund of your purchase.
Siraya Tech has released three new flexible 3D printing materials: a foam TPU Air, AMS-compatible TPU 64D, and "highly flexible and elastic resin" Rebound 55A.