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A Maker Spent Nine Months Building the Core One Mini Prusa Won’t Make

Normally an upgrade in the universe of Prusa means upcycling parts from your printer into a newer, more capable (or bigger) printer. An industrious maker has flipped this concept on its head and repurposed a Core One kit into an on-brand-looking Core One Mini. Why? To prove they could.

by Matthew Mensley
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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
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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.

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Hard Luck
Big trouble in Bondtech town this last week.

INDX Founders Edition units shipped with "hardened" steel nozzles that turned out to be... well, only kinda hardened – approx. 30 HRC on the Rockwell hardness scale compared to the 60 that's typical for heavy-duty abrasives-resistant printing. Basically, not up to the task of "zero fear of wear" as initially advertised.

After a wave of quiet product page edits and Bondtech and Prusa community discontent, Bondtech fessed up, admitting to bungling the messaging. It has promised to do better on that front, and is currently putting together a plan for redress for affected early adopters.

by  Matthew Mensley Jul 24, 2026
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A Maker Spent Nine Months Building the Core One Mini Prusa Won’t Make

Normally an upgrade in the universe of Prusa means upcycling parts from your printer into a newer, more capable (or bigger) printer. An industrious maker has flipped this concept on its head and repurposed a Core One kit into an on-brand-looking Core One Mini. Why? To prove they could.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 22, 2026
Fortunate 500
RatRig is discontinuing the 300 and 400 size versions of the V-Core 3D printer.

The company tells us the 500 (500 mm³ build volume) version of its open source, configurable 3D printer has long been the most popular size, and that production costs and keeping full inventory for the less popular 300 and 400 versions no longer made sense.

Right now, those models are up to 10% off on the RatRig webstore. Owners of 300 and 400 will continue to benefit from all warranties, support, and software compatibility, the company tells us, with spare parts remaining available for the foreseeable future.

by  Matthew Mensley Jul 22, 2026
Source: RatRig (remixed)
Laser, camera, action
Creality wants to make laser engraving less scary.

Creality just opened pre-orders for the Falcon A1C, a compact, fully enclosed laser engraver aimed squarely at first-time makers, and anyone who prefers their lasers without the supervillain goggles. The approachable machine starts at $199 and features automatic positioning, autofocus, a 150 × 150 mm work area, and tool-free 5W, 10W, or 1.2W infrared laser modules. AI-camera versions add material recognition, contour extraction, background removal, and smart layout tools. Claim 15% off with code LAUNCH10 through July 31 (U.S. & EU only).

by  Carolyn Schwaar Jul 21, 2026
Source: Creality
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HeyGears UltraCraft Reflex RS Turbo Review: Resin 3D Printing Made Simpler

by Matthew Mensley Jul 20, 2026
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The Best Shapeways Alternatives: 7 3D Printing Services Put to the Test

From professional SLS nylon to affordable FDM ASA prints, discover which Shapeways alternatives offer the best service for your models' needs.

by Nutan Jaeger Jul 18, 2026
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Biqu’s New Panda Hotend Wizard Helps You Clear Clogged Nozzles Off-Printer

This new accessory lets you recover clogged Bambu Lab hotends without needing to use the printer, but it’s pricey: starting at $139.99.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 11, 2026
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BigTreeTech Launches Panda Sense Pro Home Assistant-Compatible Air Quality Monitor

Available now for $89.99, the self-billed 8-in-1 air quality monitor covers a broad spectrum of 3D printing emissions, though not all.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 7, 2026
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Prusa Launches Flash Summer Deal: 20% Off the MK4S, Cheaper Core One+ Shipping

Prusa's flash summer sale knocks 20% off the assembled MK4S 3D printer, marking a new all-time low price. Other discounts stretch to free or reduced shipping on the Core One+, running through July 14.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 3, 2026
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The 6 Best Pro 3D Printers Under $10K for High-Uptime Workshops

From handling warping-prone engineering polymers and continuous fiber reinforcement to enforcing strict enterprise network security, discover how each system targets a completely distinct workplace bottleneck.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 2, 2026
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Elegoo’s Centauri 2 Drops the Enclosure to Make Fast Four-Color Printing More Affordable

Launching as the standalone Centauri 2 3D printer, and the Centauri 2 Combo bundle with Elegoo's Canvas filament switcher, the new printers are available at discounted launch pricing for a limited time.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 29, 2026
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From $10 to $10,000: We Quoted 10 Parts to Uncover Real 3D Printing Service Costs

We uploaded 10 different parts to the top marketplace for 3D printing services and compared practical, budget-friendly options with higher-quality alternatives.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 29, 2026
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Sovol is Bringing IDEX Back with Its Upcoming M1D Toolchanger 3D Printer

The M1D mixes the traditional benefits of IDEX like copy and mirror modes with the flexibility of a toolchanger. Currently in a deposit scheme, it'll eventually launch on Kickstarter, starting at $1,499.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 26, 2026
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Revopoint Trackit Review: Heavyweight 3D Scanner Lightens Your Workload

Revopoint’s expansion into workflow-enhancing 3D scanning forms continues with the Trackit, a multi-mode laser 3D scanner that, paired with its companion tracking tower, eliminates the need for painstaking use of tracking dots.

by Matthew Mensley Jun 26, 2026
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Which Bambu Lab Printer Should You Buy? Every Model Compared

Bambu Lab's prolific range of 3D printers now numbers in the double-digits: they're a sliding scale of capabilities and feature-sets that can be tricky to tell apart. From the "gateway" A1 to the 7-nozzle all-capable H2C, here's how they all compare.

by Jonny Edge Jun 24, 2026
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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 a consumer-grade, garage-friendly 'household' metal 3D printer for $4,888, but its safety remains obscured behind a wall of AI images.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 22, 2026
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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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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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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
Bond. Laser Bond.
Can a tiny laser finally fix FDM’s weakest link?

FDM’s dirty little secret is Z-strength: layers that cool too quickly before the next layer arrives making prints delaminate like a stale croissant. Researchers at Germany's OTH Regensburg want to fix that with a laser-enhanced FDM printhead that preheats the surface just before fresh filament lands. Laser-assisted FDM has been studied for years and shown to improve layer bonding, so why is it still mostly trapped in the lab? Cost, safety, and reliability may all be culprits. Still, if this approach works commercially, FDM’s Z-strength problem might finally meet its Bond villain.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Jun 12, 2026
Source: OTH Regensburg/Stefan Hierl
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