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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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Bambu Lab’s Steep Discounts, Printer Giveaways Start Next Week

Running June 24 through July 15, save up to $250 on 3D printers (except the H2D) and up to 40% off filament, accessories, and Maker Supply Kits.

by Shawn Frey Jun 20, 2025
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Phrozen’s Debut FDM 3D Printer and Multi-Material System Are Finally Here

After several delays, Phrozen's first FDM 3D printer is shipping out. Its multi-material system will soon follow, along with a few bonus nozzles for backers.

by Shawn Frey Jun 20, 2025
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The X1C Expansion Board is Here, and X1Plus v3.0 With It

With the first arrivals of the third-party X1Plus Expander comes a v3.0 release of the X1Plus firmware, but support for Bambu Lab’s new AMS’ may take some time.

by Shawn Frey Jun 18, 2025
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Prusa Deal Offers Multi-Toolhead XLs with Free Shipping and Filament

Free shipping usually represents the best discount on Prusa hardware, making this an opportune time to buy.

by Shawn Frey Jun 18, 2025
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Stow Your Switch 2 Pro Controller on This 3D Printed Warp Pipe Stand

Need some themeing for your Mario party? Some decor for your game room? Or just a controller stand with cart storage? This print is for you.

by Shawn Frey Jun 13, 2025
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There Are So Many 3D Printing Father’s Day Sales Right Now

There's a whole bunch of 3D printing and maker-tech sales going on right now. We've rounded them up, and highlighted some of our favorite deals from each.

by Shawn Frey Jun 12, 2025
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Flashforge’s $399 Multicolor 3D Printer is Now Available

The latest 3D printer in Flashforge's Adventurer 5 series ships June 15, and comes with a handful of improvements over the systems we've seen live.

by Shawn Frey Jun 9, 2025
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Missed Connections
Bambu Lab’s Controversial ‘Authorization Control’ Hits Budget 3D Printers

Now live on A- and P-Series machines, the much maligned update completes the company's planned lockdown on third-party communications.

by Shawn Frey Jun 6, 2025
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Sovol is Kickstarting a Max Version of its Voron 2.4 ‘Tribute’ 3D Printer

The 500 x 500 x 500 mm build volume 3D printer is available to back on Kickstarter, with the company making direct comparisons to Creality, Prusa Research, and Bambu Lab.

by Shawn Frey Jun 3, 2025
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Bambu Lab’s H2D Is the Latest Safety-Certified Consumer 3D Printer

The company quietly rolled out graphics on its store page to indicate UL Greenguard safety certification for the H2D printer with some Bambu Lab materials, which suggests emissions are within safe parameters.

by Shawn Frey Jun 2, 2025
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Polymaker Releases HT-PLA and HT-PLA GF

The company says its new high-temperature PLA has a softening temperature of 150 ºC without post-processing.

by Shawn Frey May 30, 2025
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MainsailOS v2.0.0 Launches, Now Works with Your Raspberry Pi 5

A new full-version release of MainsailOS is here, bringing Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility among other useful transitions.

by Shawn Frey May 29, 2025
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The MMU3 for Core One Is Now Available for Pre-Order

The updated filament changer will ship soon. And, if you already have an MMU3, the "upgrade" could cost less than $10.

by Shawn Frey May 27, 2025
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Elegoo’s Upcoming Automatic Filament Switching System Will Use Open-Standard RFID

In announcing its open-standard RFID ecosystem, Elegoo also confirmed its upcoming Automated Filament Switching System – but how will existing standards be managed?

by Shawn Frey May 26, 2025
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It’s Hard to Choose Between Prusa’s Core One and Bambu Lab’s X1C – But We Did

Prusa's Core One directly competes with Bambu Lab's X1C. There's plenty of comparsions to make between the two, so which is right for you?

by Shawn Frey May 25, 2025
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Biqu’s New RGB Color and TD Sensor Will Make Matching HueForges a Lot Easier

The collaboration will see Ajax 3D's useful sensor readily available off-the-shelf, and in a much smaller package.

by Shawn Frey May 23, 2025
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Nothing’s Upcoming Modular Phone is Getting the Printables Contest Treatment

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.

by Shawn Frey May 22, 2025
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End of an Era
OpenBuilds is Shutting Down, Holding Clearance Sale

The US-based online storefront is clearing out its stock with a sale up to 40% off while supplies last, but it marks the end of another notable business from the DIY community.

by Shawn Frey May 16, 2025
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Bambu Labs Launches ‘Laser & Cut’ Section on MakerWorld

With more capabilities comes more projects, as well as the files for them. And they've gotta be found somewhere.

by Shawn Frey May 16, 2025
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The Core One MMU3 is ‘Imminent’, Says Prusa, ‘Next-Gen’ Model to Follow

In a short video, Prusa Research showed off three versions of its MMU3 for the Prusa Core One, and alluded to an upcoming "next-gen" MMU.

by Shawn Frey May 12, 2025
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