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What Exactly Is the Anycubic Kobra 3 and How Does it Handle Multicolor?

Anycubic’s latest release looks like it’s squarely positioned to duke it out with the Bambu Lab A1 for our attention. While we haven’t tested one yet, the clues are there to begin to piece together how it works.

by Matthew Mensley May 8, 2024
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This Open-Source CoreXY 3D Printer Has a Welded Steel Frame

Angelo Casimiro’s half-hour video sees the Filipino designer searching markets and sourcing spare parts to create a robust “Frankenstein build” capable of Bambu Lab X1 speeds.

by Adam Kohut May 8, 2024
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xTool Opens F1 Ultra Fiber & Diode Laser Cutter Presales

The fully enclosed, 20W dual laser engraver aims to combine the speed of a fiber laser with the versatility of a diode laser, and is claimed to be capable of "deep" engraving and embossing.

by Adam Kohut May 7, 2024
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We'll Do It Live
Anycubic Kobra 3 and ACE Pro Preorders Open

Following a chaotic launch livestream that left some burning questions unanswered, the company’s entry into the colorful world of multi-material add-ons is finally available to preorder at its recently revealed early-bird price of $449.

by Matthew Mensley May 7, 2024
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Snapmaker Opens Metal-Engraving IR Laser Module Pre-Orders

The 2-watt 1064nm infrared laser will work with Snapmaker’s recent Artisan and Ray models, as well as older 2.0 machines.

by Shawn Frey May 7, 2024
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Turning Passion into Profit
James Birkett Built a 3D Printing Business From His Living Room. You Can, Too

Expert advice on turning your 3D printing experience into a thriving 3D printing service business.

May 6, 2024
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Jedi By Design
Design A Star Wars Droid, See It Brought to Life At Lucasfilm HQ

Autodesk’s contest asks entrants to create a mechanical or animated droid, with designs judged on four criteria, including creativity and technical expertise.

by Adam Kohut May 4, 2024
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The Bambu Lapse Is Over
Bambu Lab’s A1 3D Printer Is Back In Stock Globally

At $399 for the printer alone or $559 bundled with the AMS Lite, Bambu Lab's bed-slinging speedster is still great value for money.

by Matthew Mensley May 3, 2024
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The Plot Thickens
Bantam Tools Releases NextDraw Plotter Series

The plotters differ in size, but are otherwise essentially the same, featuring brushless pen-lift motors, auto-homing, and compatibility with a wide range of writing utensils.

by Adam Kohut May 2, 2024
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Rat Rig V-Core 4 Reservations Are Now Open

The new "drop-in IDEX" machines made their world premiere at this past RMRRF and are now available to reserve.

by Shawn Frey May 2, 2024
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Burn Bright
LightBurn Update Makes it Easier to Migrate Your Machines and Settings

The update introduces a bundle feature for quick export and import of your custom settings.

by Matthew Mensley May 2, 2024
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Mini Mini Mini
LulzBot Quietly Launched the Mini 3 Following RMRRF

The compact printer is a Klipper-based machine that boasts Wi-Fi connectivity, a claimed maximum speed of 500 mm/s, and “upgraded hardware”

by Adam Kohut Apr 30, 2024
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Better Box
Polymaker Just Reinvented Filament Dryers

The PolyDryer is a modular dry box with a detachable active dryer base that makes filament storage and care look downright appealing.

by Shawn Frey Apr 30, 2024
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Attractive Launch
The Peopoly Magneto X Is Now Shipping

After several delays, the machine has officially shipped, and CAD files are available for users seeking to customize their printers.

by Adam Kohut Apr 29, 2024
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OctoPrint Version 1.10.0 Released, Includes 3D Printing ‘Achievements’

The latest release of the popular 3D printer control software adds new features, squashes bugs, and gamifies your 3D printing.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 24, 2024
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Supply and Demand
Bambu Lab Launches Maker’s Supply Storefront for Non-Printed Parts

From fasteners to motors to motorized dinosaurs, the “library” serves to help users source and purchase parts for their 3D printing projects.

by Adam Kohut Apr 24, 2024
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Joint Venture
Node Dojo Is Back With a Procedurally Generated Joint System

Available on Thangs, the Pipe Joint Generator tool automatically creates joinery that can be shaped, exported, and printed with just a few clicks.

by Adam Kohut Apr 23, 2024
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Spreadsheets!
Thangs Keeps Adding Helpful Tools to Sell 3D Models

The repository’s new spreadsheet-based "membership migration tool" is just one of recent additions to Thangs' creator tools.

by Shawn Frey Apr 23, 2024
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We Smell A Rat
Rat Rig Fully Reveals the V-Core 4 CoreXY & ‘Drop-In IDEX’ 3D Printer

The machine can print in three modes – standard, hybrid, and IDEX – comes in three sizes, and will leverage the Beacon Contact nozzle touch probing sensor, among other features.

by Adam Kohut Apr 22, 2024
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Blender Bug Fixes Drop with 4.1.1

The first corrective update of Blender 4.1 dropped last week.

by Shawn Frey Apr 22, 2024
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