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Shawn Frey

Shawn Frey is a Canadian journalist specializing in 3D printing technology. After studying periodical writing at York University in Toronto, Ontario he moved to Berlin, Germany where he began working in the additive manufacturing industry - first for Formlabs Inc. and then BigRep GmbH before finding his way to All3DP where he is now an Editor.

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Best Multi/Dual Extruder & Multicolor 3D Printers of 2026

From budget-friendly single-nozzle systems to high-end toolchangers, here are the best multi-extrusion 3D printers for 2026 across five distinct categories.

Mar 12, 2026
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Ready to Design Your Own 3D Printable Parts? Here is the Best CAD Software for Beginners

Learning CAD can be tough, but you can ease your way in with simple newbie-friendly software. Check out our picks of the best CAD software for beginners.

by Shawn Frey Jan 7, 2026
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Bargain Hunting
Best Budget 3D Printers 2025: Our Top Picks in 4 Categories

Looking for a good and cheap filament 3D printer? Check out our picks for the best budget 3D printers under $200, $300, $500, and $1,000.

Sep 28, 2025
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Everyone Needs to Print With These PLA Filaments – No Exceptions

Find the best PLA filament for your needs and budget with our favorites from years of testing and experimenting!

Sep 3, 2025
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The Best Slicing Software is Probably The One You Already Have

When you’re just setting out 3D printing, don’t overthink the slicer. Picking the right one for you is probably much simpler than it seems.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 29, 2025
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Prusa’s MMU3 for Core One Keeps a Good Thing Going

Prusa's MMU3 material-changer has come to its latest 3D printer – and there's a twist. The company also released a DIY Community Version, one of the "development versions" for its upcoming "next-gen" MMU. We take both iterations out for a spin.

by Shawn Frey Aug 22, 2025
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Let There Be Light
Best Resin 3D Printers 2025: Our Top Picks in 9 Categories

The best resin 3D printers for home, backed by hands-on testing and reviews. Check out our picks to find the best resin printer for your needs.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2025
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Make It Rain!
Elegoo’s New Nexprint Repository Will Pay You for Your 3D Models

Now out of closed beta, Elegoo is lauching an "alliance rewards" cash incentive program to really get its new repository off the ground.

by Shawn Frey Aug 9, 2025
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It's the Little Things
RepRap Pioneer Returns With a DIY 3D Printer That Hits Micro-Level Precision

A new RepRap 3D printer that its creator endearingly calls "the next small thing" was presented at Fab25, and its timing is impeccable.

by Shawn Frey Aug 5, 2025
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Rat Rig Unveils Speed‑Boosting V‑Core 3.2H Upgrade

Making good on an earlier promise, Rat Rig is bringing its latest printer's kinematic system to the V-Core 3.

by Shawn Frey Aug 1, 2025
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We All Have VICE(s)
Voron Design Announces This Year’s “Voron International Community Event” in Portland

For the second time, the Voron Design team is hosting a convention for 3D printing and Voron enthusiasts and not vendors.

by Shawn Frey Jul 30, 2025
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Morphin' Time!
There’s a New Open-Source Toolchanger on Kickstarter

The jury is still out whether Makertech's ProForge printers can compete with the Prusa XL, but they deserve a close look.

by Shawn Frey Jul 25, 2025
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Revo Reloaded
Phrozen Launches 16K Upgrade Kit Ahead of New Printer

The upgrade path offers a marginal resolution increase for $290 – about double the cost of a 14K LCD replacement. But we'll have to wait for the stock 16K machine.

by Shawn Frey Jul 24, 2025
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Banhammer
Galactic Armory Hit with Cease and Desist Over Warhammer 40K Models

The cosplay 3D modeler has received a cease and desist from Games Workshop, and will comply. But its spirit isn't gone yet.

by Shawn Frey Jul 16, 2025
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Boosted Blender
New Blender 4.5 LTS Adds Point Cloud Object, Improves Mainfold Boolean Operations

Blender now deepens its toolset for dedicated 3D modelers, aiming to make routine tasks faster and complex operations more reliable.

by Shawn Frey Jul 16, 2025
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Tooling Up
Prusa Research Confirms “Non-FDM Toolheads” Are Coming to the XL

A Fab25 keynote from Josef Průša confirmed the plans. Development isn't just internal – the company is encouraging enthusiasts to pitch in.

by Shawn Frey Jul 11, 2025
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Dark Mode
LightBurn Releases Version 2.0 with a New Backend Framework and Experimental Tools

The new version introduces dark mode, experimental Labs features, a node toolbar, and more.

by Shawn Frey Jul 8, 2025
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Enter the Matrix
Elegoo Launches 3D Printer Remote Management App, Starting with Resin Systems

Elegoo Matrix currently supports just the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, but more resin systems are coming in Q3 with support for the Centauri Carbon set to follow.

by Shawn Frey Jul 8, 2025
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Aim Assist
This Kickstarter Wants To Make a Paint Sprayer With a Laser Sight

XTryFun's proposed second laser-aided paint sprayer might be ideal for occasional part painting, but getting the right tool for the right job is probably preferable.

by Shawn Frey Jul 4, 2025
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Fresh Batch
Creality Print Gets Multi-Device Print Jobs in 6.2

Other new features include faster slicing, "smoother operation", better overhangs, one-click Wi-Fi setups, and more.

by Shawn Frey Jul 4, 2025
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