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Featured image of Put to the Test: Elegoo’s $55 Canvas Kit Turns the Centauri Carbon Into a Four-Color Printer
Worth the wait?
Put to the Test: Elegoo’s $55 Canvas Kit Turns the Centauri Carbon Into a Four-Color Printer

It's been a while, but it's finally here: The Elegoo Canvas multicolor add-on is up for preorder at $55, with shipping expected in September.

by David Henning Aug 20, 2026
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The More You Know
PET vs PETG: Why That One Letter Changes Everything

PET and PETG share nearly the same name, but that one letter — the "G" — changes how PETG prints. Here's why.

by David Henning Aug 19, 2026
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Smooth & Steady
3D Printer Lubricants: What Actually Goes Where & What Never Should

The right 3D printer lubricant improves the performance and lifespan of your printer, the wrong one can muck up the works. Here's the difference.

by David Henning Aug 14, 2026
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Kentstrapper’s New Mille FDM Prints a Cubic Meter in One Piece, Without the Six-Figure Price Tag

Priced from ~$46,000, this Florence-based manufacturer's new machine packs a full cubic meter of actively heated build space

by David Henning Aug 10, 2026
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PLAstic Promises
Is PLA Biodegradable? Regulatory Changes Could Force Companies to Prove It

New U.S. and EU rules are closing in on vague biodegradability claims, and could change how PLA filament and the resulting products are marketed to consumers.

by David Henning Aug 7, 2026
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Detail to Order
Stop Overpaying for Resin 3D Prints: We Tested 5 Services on Price and Speed

Of the top resin 3D printing services, who has the best price, options, and easy online ordering? We found out.

Aug 4, 2026
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No Tumble Drying
No More Wet Filament! Top Filament Dryers from Sunlu, Creality, Bambu Lab & More

We break down the best active drying systemsfrom budget-friendly units to automatic materials stations—to keep your filament in perfect printing shape.

Jul 31, 2026
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Hot filament, Cool Savings
34% Cheaper & Bambu Lab Friendly: 3DXTech Launches Obsidian FR-Nylon to Rival Onyx FR

For users seeking flame-retardant nylon without a closed printer ecosystem, 3DXTech is building a library of tested slicer profiles to simplify setup across more machines.

by David Henning Jul 30, 2026
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