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Industrial Scale Simplified
Can ErectorBot & Aibuild Make Large-Format 3D Printing as Easy as Desktop?

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.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 12, 2026
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Additive Metallurgy
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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Record-Breaking Scale
Metal LPBF’s 3-Meter Build Volume Barrier is Broken: Meet Eplus3D’s New 100-Laser Platform

By coordinating 100 lasers across a massive 3,050 mm build plate, this ultra-large-format system for titanium, aluminum, steel and more, eliminates the need for welding rocket thrusters or structural aerospace parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 29, 2026
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Heavy Metal Lite
First Look at the Scrap 1: Desktop Metal Printing for Under $10K

This compact laser-powered system promises industrial-grade results for small shops, delivering metal parts from a scrappy little company with big ambitions.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 24, 2026
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More Than Lasers
A 40,000-Hour Life & 4 Lasers: A Look at UnionTech’s New Metal LPBF the Muees430 Pro

UnionTech’s new quad-laser system promises a 20% efficiency leap for industrial batch production, but how does it stack up to the flood of four-laser systems on the market?

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 15, 2026
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MJF For All
HP’s New MJF 1200 Is Smaller, Faster, Cheaper & Built for Every Workshop

Alongside the compact MJF 1200 hardware, HP’s new 3D printing portal powered by Craftcloud offers instant, professional MJF parts to everyone—even those without a printer.

Apr 14, 2026
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Big Metal Energy
Gefertec’s New Arc 10X: Large-Scale WAAM Printing Without the Massive Footprint

With no cloud connection required and a modular design, the new 5-axis system lowers the investment hurdle for industries prioritizing data sovereignty and accessible metal production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 14, 2026
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Sandblasted Parts
For SLS Part Finishing, Raise3D’s New B520 is Challenging Formlabs Fuse Blast

The B520 at $10K may represent a competitive alternative to the Formlabs Fuse Blast, focusing on automating the final finishing step for SLS parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 14, 2026
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It's a Big One!
BigRep’s New One.5X Makes Big Parts Faster & Easier, Plus Introduces Pellet Extrusion

BigRep evolves its one-cubic-meter platform with full XYZ automation and a shift toward high-speed pellet extrusion to slash industrial material costs.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 9, 2026
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Small, Yet Zoomy
9x Faster Micro 3D Printing: Inside BMF’s New MicroArch S150 Ultra

BMF announced the MicroArch S150 Series, pairing a new S150 Ultra with the existing S150 to create a two-tier accessible entry point into 25-micron-resolution resin printing.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 2, 2026
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Printing Foundation
New DIY Concrete 3D Printer from Off-the-Shelf Parts

Forget proprietary hardware—this open-source project from Sunnyday Technologies uses standard NEMA motors and generative design to bring pallet-scale concrete printing to your workshop.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 4, 2026
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Speed or Smoke
Is This U.S. Start-Up Really Building the World’s Fastest Metal 3D Printer?

Precision Additive claims its new PA series hits speeds of 10,000 cm³/h — ten times faster than industry leaders — but is it a breakthrough or just bold marketing?

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 31, 2026
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3D Printing Technology Guide
Complete Overview of the Types of 3D Printers

Learn about the 7 main types and more than 20 subtypes of 3D printer technology, including FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, SLM, and many more methods of additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 29, 2026
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Make More Metal
The Genius Way to Print Metal on a Sub-$30K Sinterit Lisa X or Formlabs Fuse SLS

How Cold Metal Fusion turns more brands of SLS machines into real metal production tools — without the six-figure price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 15, 2026
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Vulcan Rebrands & Merges
Mastrex Debuts to Disrupt Metal 3D Printers with Sub-$40K Laser Powder Bed Fusion

The newly formed Mastrex ecosystem launches with a versatile lineup of six machines, offering a scalable path from entry-level desktop metal printing to high-output industrial production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 9, 2026
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CES 2026 Honoree
This New Office-Friendly Metal 3D Printer Uses ‘Ink’ Instead of Powder

The Gauss MT90 swaps messy powders for proprietary "metal ink" cartridges starting at $150, bringing desktop metal printing to a potentially more affordable price point.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 8, 2026
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CFC Tech
New Sub-$3K Continuous Fiber 3D Printer Threatens Markforged’s Dominance Securing $2M on Kickstarter

The FibreSeeker 3, a rebrand of industrial maker Anisoprint, challenges the desktop composite monopoly with an open-source focus and a new co-extrusion process that promises 900-MPa tensile strength.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 25, 2025
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Resin Ready
UnionTech Launches Massive Quad-Laser SLA at Formnext

At Formnext, UnionTech showcases two new SLA systems, self-developed resins, and a huge 1.5-meter demo part.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 19, 2025
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More Metal
EOS’ New M4 Onyx Bundles the Best of Its Tech with Six 400-W Lasers

The new M4 Onyx promises 50% higher throughput and part costs slashed by about 30% compared to previous systems, plus 90% powder recovery.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 18, 2025
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Filament, Finally
HP Enters the FDM Market with Familiar Hardware

The tech giant wants to offer an affordable entry point. Eagle-eyed engineers will notice the "new" machines look suspiciously like 3DGence workhorses.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 18, 2025
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