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Featured image of Can the GLB DP-C1 Safely Bring Industrial Laser Metal 3D Printing to Home Workshops?
Jun 22, 2026
Can the GLB DP-C1 Safely Bring Industrial Laser Metal 3D Printing to Home Workshops?
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Jun 17, 2026
Procolored’s X One Folds a UV Printer, a Laser Cutter, and a Sticker Maker Into One Box
Featured image of Fed Up With Enterprise FDM, Print Service Owners Built the $29.5K, 500°C R3 Printer to Challenge Market Giants
Jun 16, 2026
Fed Up With Enterprise FDM, Print Service Owners Built the $29.5K, 500°C R3 Printer to Challenge Market Giants
Featured image of This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide
Jun 13, 2026
This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide
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Jun 10, 2026
SLS 3D Printing Services: 10 Options Compared for Nylon Parts and Prototypes
Featured image of Formlabs’ New $85K Fuse X1 Boasts 3x SLS Throughput, 50% Lower Part Cost
Jun 9, 2026
Formlabs’ New $85K Fuse X1 Boasts 3x SLS Throughput, 50% Lower Part Cost
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Jun 1, 2026
Bambu Lab Refreshes A-Series, Leads with New A2L Large Bed-Slinger
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May 27, 2026
Sinterit’s New Bianco2 SLS Prints White & Faster
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May 21, 2026
Find the Build Surface That Actually Works Best for PLA, PETG, Nylon & More
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May 15, 2026
Slashing Waste by 90%: How Metal 3D Printing Solves Heavy Industry’s Spare Part Problem
Featured image of Goodbye Filament: Peopoly’s New Giga 800 Brings Large-Format Pellet Printing to the $15K Mark
May 14, 2026
Goodbye Filament: Peopoly’s New Giga 800 Brings Large-Format Pellet Printing to the $15K Mark
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May 12, 2026
BigRep Just Scaled Up Continuous Carbon Fiber for 20x Stronger Parts
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May 12, 2026
Can ErectorBot & Aibuild Make Large-Format 3D Printing as Easy as Desktop?
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May 7, 2026
Best Metal 3D Printers in 2026: Systems to Know by Budget, Technology & Use Case
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May 6, 2026
Desktop CNC Lathes Cost Thousands – This Kickstarter One Wants $799
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May 5, 2026
Why Upgrading to the New PrintDry Pro4 Makes Sense (Even if You Own a Pro3)
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May 2, 2026
The $60 Enclosure: Why Every Maker Needs the Ikea Lack Hack
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Apr 29, 2026
Metal LPBF’s 3-Meter Build Volume Barrier is Broken: Meet Eplus3D’s New 100-Laser Platform
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Apr 27, 2026
Prusa INDX Orders Are Open – But the Price Has Jumped $250 From Formnext Estimate
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Apr 24, 2026
First Look at the Scrap 1: Desktop Metal Printing for Under $10K
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Featured image of Can the GLB DP-C1 Safely Bring Industrial Laser Metal 3D Printing to Home Workshops?
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Can the GLB DP-C1 Safely Bring Industrial Laser Metal 3D Printing to Home Workshops?

The compact laser powder bed fusion system is being hyped up as an consumer-grade, garage-friendly metal 3D printer, but its price, build volume, safety provisions, and post-processing requirements remain behind a wall of AI images.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 22, 2026
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Best 3D Scanners in 2026: Our Top Picks in 6 Categories

Our updated guide to the best 3D scanners from entry-level to industrial includes picks in 6 categories – many backed by hands-on reviews.

Jan 17, 2026
Featured image of Procolored’s X One Folds a UV Printer, a Laser Cutter, and a Sticker Maker Into One Box
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Procolored’s X One Folds a UV Printer, a Laser Cutter, and a Sticker Maker Into One Box

Procolored is offering up a heady mix of functions and features in the X One, including the notoriously dirt-generating laser cutting and engraving alongside the notoriously dirt-sensitive UV printing. It’s a bold combination, and one you should think twice before backing.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 17, 2026
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Best 3D Printers 2026: Our Top Picks in 25 Categories

Stop looking and start printing: we’ve reviewed and picked the best 3D printers across many categories to help you find the best tech for your needs.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 27, 2026
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This High-Tech Polymer Replaces Metal in Spacecraft, Implants & Defense: Your Ultimate PEEK 3D Printing Guide

Looking to 3D print with stronger-than-metal PEEK polymer? Our updated guide covers the material and the best 3D printers for the job.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 13, 2026
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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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Best Large 3D Printers 2026: Our Top Picks in 3 Categories

A large 3D printer can be your best friend for outsized and ambitious 3D printing projects. Here’s our take on the best you can buy today.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 19, 2026
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Stop Trashing Failed Prints: 8 Best Filament Extruders to Make Your Own Material

If you're tired of buying 3D printer filament, why not make your own? Read on to learn about DIY filament extruders!

Feb 26, 2026
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Enterprise Disruption
Fed Up With Enterprise FDM, Print Service Owners Built the $29.5K, 500°C R3 Printer to Challenge Market Giants

Los Angeles-based R3 Printing debuts a pair of liquid-cooled, open-material FDMs made in the USA and engineered for reliable, cloud-optional production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 16, 2026
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Best Metal 3D Printers in 2026: Systems to Know by Budget, Technology & Use Case

Our decision maker’s guide to the best metal 3D printers for small parts, batch manufacturing, and aerospace & defense. Plus, a metal 3D printing tech primer.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 7, 2026
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Featured image of Bambu Lab H2D/Laser Full Combo Review: It’s Big, and Just Getting Started
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Bambu Lab H2D/Laser Full Combo Review: It’s Big, and Just Getting Started

The long-anticipated next-gen Bambu Lab 3D printer is finally here, delivering on the demand for bigger, multiple extrusion capability, plus so much more with laser, cutting, and pen plotting. There's a lot to cover, so let's dive in!

by Matthew Mensley Jun 5, 2025
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Bambu Lab X2D Brings Dual Extrusion & Heated Chamber for Half the H2D’s Price

Bambu Lab disrupts its own lineup with the new $649 X2D, packing pro-tier thermal control and nozzle switching into a compact frame that effectively makes high-end engineering far more accessible.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 14, 2026
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15 Best 3D Printer Tables/Stands

Check out our top picks for 3D printer tables and stands to buy or DIY. Here, you'll find the best solution for your needs and budget.

Jun 12, 2025
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No More Wet Filament! Top Filament Dryers from Sunlu, Creality, Bambu Lab & More

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

by Jillian Veader Dec 9, 2025
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Bambu Lab P1S vs X1 Carbon: The Differences

From the versatile P1S to the feature-packed X1 Carbon, Bambu Lab has the 3D printer to match your ambition. Read all about them.

by Priyank Pal Oct 14, 2024
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The $60 Enclosure: Why Every Maker Needs the Ikea Lack Hack

Stop warping and cut noise without breaking the bank by building a professional grade 3D printer enclosure for under $100.

by Nicholas Anna May 2, 2026
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Is It Finally Time to Upgrade to an SLS 3D Printer? Here’s What You Need to Know

The complete updated buyer's guide to desktop and industrial SLS 3D printers. Plus, learn about SLS technology, SLS 3D printing services, applications, and materials.

Oct 1, 2025
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Find the Build Surface That Actually Works Best for PLA, PETG, Nylon & More

Looking to get a new build plate but can't decide what kind to buy? Let us help you to make the best decision for your 3D printer bed!

by Jackson O'Connell May 21, 2026
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I’ve Tested More than a Dozen Budget 3D Scanners – These Are My Favorites

Scanning the market for an entry-level 3D scanner? There are many to choose from. Here are the ones I think are worth your time.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 16, 2025
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Kinect as a 3D Scanner: An Easy Beginner’s Tutorial

Wondering if the Kinect can be used as a 3D scanner? It (s)can! Learn how to build your own Kinect 3D scanner without breaking the bank.

Feb 21, 2022
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