https://all3dp.com/feed/newsfeed All About 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-lab-refreshes-a-series-leads-with-new-a2l-large-bed-slinger/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:19 +0000 The company scales up its budget range further with the A2L, a larger build volume printer with H2-series module compatibility. Just don't expect a laser. https://all3dp.com/4/why-nike-is-dropping-8-limited-edition-3d-printed-air-max-sneakers-this-year/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:32:03 +0000 Nike is testing a new initiative that uses additive manufacturing to create a flexible, digital platform for limited-run sneaker designs and customer personalization. https://all3dp.com/1/3ds-max-free-download-alternatives/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:40:07 +0000 Looking for a version of the pro 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software Autodesk 3ds Max 2027 to download for free? Check out your options here. https://all3dp.com/1/useful-cool-things-3d-print-ideas-3d-printer-projects-stuff/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:01:00 +0000 Overwhelmed by the many, many, many 3D printable models out there? Check out this month's 50 cool things to 3D print! https://all3dp.com/1/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing-conference-calender/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:47 +0000 Looking for additive manufacturing conferences near you? Check out the industry's most complete guide to 3D printing events. https://all3dp.com/1/why-pctg-filament-is-the-underrated-workhorse-your-3d-printer-deserves/ Sat, 30 May 2026 07:57:41 +0000 If PETG feels too soft and ABS feels too fiddly, give PCTG a spin — it might just redefine what “easy, strong, and beautiful” means for your next print. https://all3dp.com/4/crealitys-12th-anniversary-the-klitek-3d-printer-ai-powered-creation-tools-an-ecosystem-built-for-the-future/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:25:59 +0000 Creality’s anniversary celebration includes new machines, cutting-edge tech, a debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and a powerful statement about where consumer 3D printing is headed. https://all3dp.com/2/temp-tower-cura-tutorial/ Fri, 29 May 2026 11:19:15 +0000 A temperature tower is quick, cheap, and useful. With one small print, you can learn a lot about how your filament behaves and dial in cleaner, stronger, more reliable 3D prints. https://all3dp.com/4/fillamentums-new-nonoilen-colors-stay-food-safe-and-fully-recyclable/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:22:22 +0000 Fillamentum’s circular NonOilen filament expands with new colors that Fillamentum says keep the material’s reusability intact. https://all3dp.com/4/sinterits-new-bianco2-sls-prints-white-faster/ Wed, 27 May 2026 14:15:27 +0000 By switching to a 30-W CO2 laser source, Sinterit’s latest compact system enables high-speed printing of white, natural, and colorable powders. https://all3dp.com/4/prusa-colormix-in-prusaslicer-2-9-6-beta-paint-the-model-skip-the-setup/ Wed, 27 May 2026 12:42:15 +0000 Prusa Research has dropped a beta of PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 alongside an EasyPrint update, both shipping Prusa ColorMix – the company's take on the FullSpectrum filament mixing technique that’s spread across desktop slicers in the past three months. https://all3dp.com/1/flexible-filament-tpu-tpe-tpc-best-brands/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:35:15 +0000 We've gathered the best TPU and other flexible filaments on the market so you can find the best flexible filament for your needs! https://all3dp.com/4/massive-orcaslicer-update-lands-with-z-anti-aliasing-stronger-gyroid-infill-and-a-cloud-of-its-own/ Wed, 27 May 2026 08:59:36 +0000 OrcaSlicer hit version 2.4.0 alpha on May 25, with a release that bundles a handful of welcome new features alongside something more strategically significant: Orca Cloud, the project's own centralized profile and synchronization platform. https://all3dp.com/4/large-format-3d-gantries-erectorbots-complete-a-la-carte-manufacturing-solution/ Tue, 26 May 2026 14:00:54 +0000 ErectorBot, a seasoned pioneer in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), has spent the past 12 years advancing deliberately and patiently – both in and out of the spotlight. https://all3dp.com/4/cold-spray-could-cut-copper-rocket-nozzle-production-from-months-to-days/ Tue, 26 May 2026 08:28:04 +0000 This hybrid solid-state manufacturing method bypasses laser-melting limitations to slash production lead times for complex aerospace components. https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-lab-should-take-the-pebble-way/ Mon, 25 May 2026 09:31:17 +0000 A consulting engineer and developer of the X1Plus custom firmware and X1Plus Expander board for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, Joshua Wise shares his thoughts on Bambu Lab's current path, and suggests an alternative. https://all3dp.com/1/petg-filament-3d-printing/ Fri, 22 May 2026 15:27:00 +0000 Explore our guide to the best PETG filament on the market, and find the right brand for your needs and budget. https://all3dp.com/4/this-free-app-puts-live-prusa-print-status-in-the-mac-menu-bar/ Thu, 21 May 2026 18:20:04 +0000 New unofficial Prusa MacOS desktop app brings your locally connected 3D printer directly to your Mac’s status bar, giving you at-a-glance updates, webcam feed, and even one-click Home Assistant triggers right from your desktop. https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printer-bed-how-to-choose-the-right-build-plate/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:40:58 +0000 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! https://all3dp.com/4/sheet-metal-design-with-designcenter-solid-edge-from-siemens-5-best-practices-you-wish-you-knew-earlier/ Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:28 +0000 Discover five essential practices that will help you achieve "first-pass-right" sheet metal designs, avoid costly rework, and streamline your fabrication process. https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-labs-bind-open-source-license-fight-has-a-new-and-very-serious-opponent/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:17:03 +0000 Bambu Lab’s critics continue to line up to take shots at the company. Following the company's pressure to take an OrcaSlicer fork that restores the connection to its cloud service offline, attention has sharpened onto an alleged AGPL license violation that may have lived within Bambu Studio since its launch in 2022. Bambu Lab contests this. https://all3dp.com/4/tooling-free-fda-compliance-how-lynxters-new-sil-004-prints-food-grade-silicone-in-hours/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:07:11 +0000 This new additive material offers food-processing plants a rapid, cost-effective method to produce custom gaskets, seals, and production-line parts at fraction of the time of traditional manufacturing. https://all3dp.com/4/voxmeta-h1-pro-makes-its-debut-breaking-the-price-barrier-with-0-015-mm-industrial-grade-scanning-accuracy/ Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:11 +0000 Industrial-grade precision meets accessible pricing. The handheld VoxMeta H1 Pro aims to replace five-figure industrial systems for professional workflows. https://all3dp.com/1/things-to-3d-print-and-sell-a-legal-guide/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:03:01 +0000 There’s a big market for 3D printed items. But before selling them, understand what things you can and can’t 3D print and sell with our updated guide. https://all3dp.com/4/atomm-launches-craftlab-generators-online-tools-for-makers-that-turn-ideas-into-cut-ready-files-in-seconds/ Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:27 +0000 From custom star maps to personalized keychains, Atomm CraftLab Generators lets you design, preview, and export production files in seconds, no software needed. https://all3dp.com/4/3d-printing-could-make-hydropower-finally-worth-the-cost-at-50000-u-s-dams/ Mon, 18 May 2026 11:16:27 +0000 After a 3D printed turbine prototype successfully passed a grueling six-year continuous operational test, the ORNL-backed technology is now ready to scale, offering a cost-cutting blueprint to unlock clean energy at thousands of U.S. dams. https://all3dp.com/1/3d-print-recycling-services-guide/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:03:49 +0000 Send your 3D printed scrap to one of these services for a new life as recycled filament or useful plastic products. https://all3dp.com/4/lumos-ultra-wecreats-dual-laser-tech-engraver-racks-up-4m-on-kickstarter/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:09 +0000 The Lumos Ultra integrates 6W UV and 60W/100W MOPA laser technology to deliver high-precision engraving, metal processing, and advanced finishing capabilities for makers and small businesses. https://all3dp.com/4/slashing-waste-by-90-how-metal-3d-printing-solves-heavy-industrys-spare-part-problem/ Fri, 15 May 2026 11:37:49 +0000 By integrating Meltio’s metal wire DED technology, Italian specialist Eurobearings is replacing weeks of traditional machining and welding with days of additive manufacturing to repair and produce massive industrial components. https://all3dp.com/4/goodbye-filament-peopolys-new-giga-800-brings-large-format-pellet-printing-to-the-15k-mark/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:55 +0000 With a massive 800mm build volume and a 3kg/hour extrusion rate, Peopoly’s pellet-fed disruptor is built to slash material costs by 90% and replace expensive industrial systems. https://all3dp.com/2/free-stl-editor-how-to-edit-stl-files/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:46:05 +0000 From basic options to advanced ones, check out the best free tools to repair or edit digital model files, from Tinkercad to Blender, and more. https://all3dp.com/4/the-laserpecker-lx2-a-scalable-1000-mm-s-high-speed-laser-workstation/ Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:35 +0000 Built for mixed-material projects, the LaserPecker LX2 is a workshop-ready laser cutter and engraver, with a modular design for both hobbyist and professional use. https://all3dp.com/4/bigrep-just-scaled-up-continuous-carbon-fiber-for-20x-stronger-parts/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:48:36 +0000 Berlin-based BigRep and Endless Industries are bringing continuous carbon fiber reinforcement to the BigRep IPSO 105, targeting stronger large-format parts at lower cost than traditional composite manufacturing. https://all3dp.com/4/can-erectorbot-aibuild-make-large-format-3d-printing-as-easy-as-desktop/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:55 +0000 Coupled with machines starting at $15,000, ErectorBot’s hopes its Aibuild software integration can tame the complexity of industrial-scale printing, and make it accessible for any size manufacturer. https://all3dp.com/4/forget-bulky-scanners-the-new-199-3dmakerpro-fox-brings-precision-to-your-pocket/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:57 +0000 With .07 mm accuracy and .10 mm resolution, the Fox scans items up to 1.2 m with ease despite its ultralight form factor. https://all3dp.com/1/3d-printer-filament-types-3d-printing-3d-filament/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:09:00 +0000 Confused by filament choices? This updated guide breaks down each type — from everyday PLA to high-performance PEEK — so you can print smarter. https://all3dp.com/4/colorstack-turns-game-assets-and-3d-scans-into-full-color-fdm-files-for-10/ Tue, 12 May 2026 09:08:31 +0000 From the brains behind the color interpolation technique known as full spectrum comes ColorStack, a paid-for app that automatically sets 3D printable color data for a CMYW/K 3D print based on texture data. https://all3dp.com/4/bambu-lab-took-down-an-orcaslicer-fork-and-handed-it-a-bigger-audience/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:38 +0000 The prickly overlap between a subset of Bambu Lab users and the company itself flashed into the spotlight this month, following Bambu Lab pressuring a solo developer to take down an OrcaSlicer fork that reconnected the slicer to Bambu Lab's cloud infrastructure. https://all3dp.com/4/from-image-to-print-ready-3mf-we-found-tripo-beats-meshy-hitem3d-for-accuracy/ Sat, 09 May 2026 12:59:38 +0000 Tripo’s upgrades, Nano Banana 2 integration, and in-platform editing tools, let you tweak, fix, and export 3MF files without ever leaving the app. https://all3dp.com/4/rosa3ds-glass-fiber-tpu-75d-is-built-for-the-engine-bay-not-the-parts-bin/ Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:33 +0000 Tough, durable, and chemically resistant, this new glass-fiber reinforced TPU is a technical composite for demanding environmental and mechanical conditions, say Rosa3D. At a Shore hardness of 75D, it bends, but it'll take a lot to break. https://all3dp.com/4/revopoint-launches-pop-4-on-kickstarter-a-hybrid-3d-scanner-with-blue-laser-and-infrared-technology/ Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:39 +0000 Revopoint has just launched POP 4 on Kickstarter, a versatile 3D scanner designed to handle almost any object, built for creators and professionals across design, VR/AR, automotive, and heritage preservation. https://all3dp.com/1/3d-metal-3d-printer-metal-3d-printing/ Thu, 07 May 2026 09:39:00 +0000 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. https://all3dp.com/4/desktop-cnc-lathes-cost-thousands-this-kickstarter-one-wants-799/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:49:10 +0000 Newcomer Duroxen has taken to Kickstarter to get its eponymous desktop CNC lathe off the ground and into your workshop. But what is a lathe even, and what does that sub-$1,000 pledge get you? https://all3dp.com/4/cret-bees-atlas-resin-bridging-the-gap-from-prototypes-to-end-use-parts-by-eliminating-brittleness/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:49 +0000 Cret Bee's 2.0 photosensitive 3D printing resin, Atlas, maintains ≥90% of its toughness over two years, serving as a direct replacement for injection-molded plastics, at $39.99 per kg. https://all3dp.com/4/why-upgrading-to-the-new-printdry-pro4-makes-sense-even-if-you-own-a-pro3/ Tue, 05 May 2026 10:23:08 +0000 The Pro4's upgraded heating unit may finally deliver the solid temperature consistency your moisture-sensitive filaments have been asking for. https://all3dp.com/2/3d-printed-puzzle-stl/ Tue, 05 May 2026 08:25:40 +0000 Push your printer to the limit with 30 mechanical 3D printed puzzles. From secret boxes to complex jigsaws, these designs are ready to print.