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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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Anycubic CC Data Leak Reveals Hundreds of Private Email Addresses

A mass email notifying customers who pre-ordered the Anycubic Kobra 2 Max of a delay revealed hundreds of private email addresses to recipients.

by Shawn Frey Oct 24, 2023
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Background Check to Buy a 3D Printer? New York’s Attempted Crackdown on Ghost Guns

Proposed bill A8132 calls for background checks when purchasing a 3D printer, and joins other recent bills targeting 3D printed guns.

Oct 18, 2023
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Going Green
Prusa and Bambu Lab Both Cry Foul Following MakerWorld Beta Launch

Accusations of migration blocking from Bambu Lab prompt claims of "nefarious" behavior by the company's developers from Josef Průša.

by Shawn Frey Sep 27, 2023
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Peopoly’s First FDM 3D Printer Has No Belts

The new Magneto X stands out for its linear motors, a novel motion system in consumer 3D printers that does away with belts, pulleys, and the stepper motors to drive them.

by Shawn Frey Sep 26, 2023
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Bambu Lab P1S Review: Hot Box

Bambu Lab’s latest offering in its P1 series bridges the gap between the affordable P1P and higher-end X1 series with a full enclosure and auxiliary part-cooling fan.

by Shawn Frey Sep 22, 2023
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Premo Stuff
The Best Premium 3D Printers

Looking for a 3D printer with a little more luxury behind it? We've got you covered with our list of the best premium 3D printers.

by Shawn Frey Sep 15, 2023
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Creality K1 Review Update: Redemption?

Creality wants in on all the hubbub over user-friendly CoreXY 3D printers, and it's making its bid with the Creality K1. Despite a rocky start, it is improving.

Sep 13, 2023
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Through the Looking Glass
Free STL Viewers: Best Sites, Software & Apps

Check out our top picks of free STL viewers and open STL files via browser-based apps, downloadable software, and even mobile apps!

Aug 29, 2023
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Jams & Toast
Bambu Lab Cloud Error Causes Prints to Start Unprompted, Users’ Printers Damaged

A Bambu Lab cloud services outage appears to have caused users' 3D printers to start jobs unprompted, some suffering severe damage, due to "job jamming".

by Shawn Frey Aug 21, 2023
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Bad 'Roon Rising
Kingroon KP3S 3.0 Review: Mighty Mini

Small, quirky, and not at all pricey. The Kingroon KP3S 3.0 is an excellent, affordable 3D printer packing some interesting hardware.

by Shawn Frey Jul 25, 2023
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Magic Aura
Glowforge Announces Aura ‘Consumer’ Laser Cutter

The Glowforge Aura is a budget version of the OEM’s previous machines, featuring a live camera, autofocus, and Magic Canvas integration.

Jul 25, 2023
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The Best 3D Printer Wi-Fi Upgrades

Longing to connect a 3D printer to your local network? It can get complicated, but check out the best 3D printer Wi-Fi upgrades here!

Jul 13, 2023
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Not Quite Its Namesake
Creality K1 Review: Boxed In

Creality wants in on all the hubbub over user-friendly CoreXY 3D printers, and it's making its bid with the K1.

by Shawn Frey Jul 12, 2023
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The Big Times
Original Prusa XL: Multi-Toolhead First Look

The Original Prusa XL, is available to order, but multi-toolhead units have yet to ship. Here’s our first look.

by Shawn Frey Jun 19, 2023
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Printer Parade
Prusa Details New Shipping Dates and Updates to the MK4, XL, and MMU3

Many of Prusa Research's new products are being released in a slow drip, but the MK4 and single-nozzle XL kits are here now.

by Shawn Frey Jun 16, 2023
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Free 3D Models: The Best Sites

Check out our picks of the best sites to download free 3D models for games & animation, graphic design, architecture, engineering, and more.

by Shawn Frey May 17, 2023
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The Nextruder: Prusa XL Deep Dive

The Nextruder is a standout component of Prusa Research's Original Prusa XL, fully-loaded in its own right. Here are the details.

by Shawn Frey May 16, 2023
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Going Down
The New Race to the Bottom: Will the CoreXY Arms Race Pose a Problem to Open Source?

CoreXY is the new knock-off to be, new patents keep coming in, and established players aren't happy with the state of open source. Sound familiar?

by Shawn Frey May 15, 2023
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Back to Earth
Elegoo Launches Mars 4 Max, Which is Not a DLP 3D Printer

The new printer boasts a 195 x 84 x 150 mm build volume and a 9.1-inch 6K mono LCD screen.

by Shawn Frey May 9, 2023
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Do It Yourself
The Best DIY 3D Printer Kits

Want to build your own 3D printer from scratch? Check out our picks for the best DIY 3D printer kits you can assemble right now.

May 8, 2023
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