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Paying Off Big
Eaton Slashed Its Tooling Costs by Switching 90% of Fixtures to 3D Printing

By bringing Formlabs SLS and SLA 3D printers in-house, the manufacturing giant achieved a full return on investment in just nine months — three months ahead of schedule.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 28, 2025
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Encore
No More ‘Printer Poop’? Bambu Lab Surprise Announces Vortek Hot End Change System

Social media posts by the company have introduced Vortek, a smart hot-end changing system that “perfects” multicolor printing and circumvents the scourge of printer “poop” it popularized.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 26, 2025
Featured image of Bambu Lab’s Largest H-Series Printer, the New H2S, Beats Price Expectations at Just $1,249
Same But Single
Bambu Lab’s Largest H-Series Printer, the New H2S, Beats Price Expectations at Just $1,249

With a build volume 220% larger than the classic X1C, the H2S is also compatible with a laser module like the H2D, aiming to be a full "Personal Manufacturing Hub" on your desktop.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 26, 2025
Featured image of The Bambu Lab H2S is Coming, and It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Figure Out What It Is
H2Solved?
The Bambu Lab H2S is Coming, and It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Figure Out What It Is

An e-mail and homepage teaser from Bambu Lab tells us that “Something big is about to drop” on August 26.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 25, 2025
Featured image of Biqu Panda Juicer Aims to Let You Squeeze More Out of Your Bambu Lab Printer
Your Next Squeeze?
Biqu Panda Juicer Aims to Let You Squeeze More Out of Your Bambu Lab Printer

Three new Panda series upgrades expand your nozzle options for high-flow printing and nozzle hygiene.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2025
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Color Closure
Prusa’s MMU3 for Core One Keeps a Good Thing Going

Prusa's MMU3 material-changer has come to its latest 3D printer – and there's a twist. The company also released a DIY Community Version, one of the "development versions" for its upcoming "next-gen" MMU. We take both iterations out for a spin.

by Shawn Frey Aug 22, 2025
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Let There Be Light
Best Resin 3D Printers 2025: Our Top Picks in 9 Categories

The best resin 3D printers for home, backed by hands-on testing and reviews. Check out our picks to find the best resin printer for your needs.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2025
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Saddle Up
3D Printing & Kickstarter: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Crowdfunding is responsible for the big break of many a 3D printer – but for every high-profile success, there’s a handful of failures to launch. Here’s the low down on 3D printing on Kickstarter.

by Jomar White Aug 21, 2025
Featured image of Snapmaker U1 Blasts Past the $7-Million Mark in Under a Day on Kickstarter
U Want One?
Snapmaker U1 Blasts Past the $7-Million Mark in Under a Day on Kickstarter

Snapmaker's U1 toolchanging 3D printer is finally live on Kickstarter for backing, and the initial reception suggests it's a hot ticket, surpassing all previous Snapmaker campaigns in a single day.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 20, 2025
Featured image of Creality K2 Pro Launching August 25 – Will it Live Up to the Hype?
Summit New
Creality K2 Pro Launching August 25 – Will it Live Up to the Hype?

Creality’s new K2 Pro launches Aug 25 with a live stream event set to herald the new printer’s arrival.

by Jonny Edge Aug 19, 2025
Featured image of Etch 3D Designs Inside Crystal with this Kickstarter Hit that Carves & Engraves, Too
The 3-in-1 M7 Pro
Etch 3D Designs Inside Crystal with this Kickstarter Hit that Carves & Engraves, Too

Mr Carve's new M7 Pro uses "cold" UV laser tech to deliver scorch-free results on everything from wood to glass to metal.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 18, 2025
Featured image of Qidi Says ‘One Is Enough’ of Its New Qidi Q2 3D Printer
Join the Q
Qidi Says ‘One Is Enough’ of Its New Qidi Q2 3D Printer

The Qidi Q2 launches in a couple of days, with its sights seemingly set on the beginner-friendliness of Bambu Lab’s machines.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 18, 2025
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Made for Pros
Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro Today With Enterprise Security Features

New enterprise network security and fleet management software development support added to the H2D that you already know.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 11, 2025
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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger Aug 6, 2025
Featured image of 3D Printing’s Pellet Revolution: Why Hobbyists Are Being Left Behind
Goodbye Filament
3D Printing’s Pellet Revolution: Why Hobbyists Are Being Left Behind

3D printing with pellets and recycled shreds instead of filament can cut material costs up to 90%, but it's not ready for your desktop just yet.

Aug 4, 2025
Featured image of Biqu Drops Even More Bambu Lab Upgrades, Including High-Powered Cooling and Potentially Trademark-Infringing ‘Under Armour’ Baseplate
Accessorise This!
Biqu Drops Even More Bambu Lab Upgrades, Including High-Powered Cooling and Potentially Trademark-Infringing ‘Under Armour’ Baseplate

Filament storage, AMS-mounting, print status lighting, cooling and build-plate adhesion are all in the spotlight across Biqu’s latest expansion of its Panda series products.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2025
Featured image of Creality Hi Combo Review: A Multicolor High, with Some ‘Early-Release’ Lows
Deja Vu
Creality Hi Combo Review: A Multicolor High, with Some ‘Early-Release’ Lows

Creality’s family-friendly Hi wants you to print in color, and with the CFS filament switcher in tow does a pretty good job of it. Early adopters may be in for a ride, though.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 31, 2025
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Don't Try This at Home
We Compared Prices From 9 Online CNC Services, Found $800+ Difference

Cut through the clutter of a broad internet search with our curated list of top online CNC service providers that we put to the test.

Jul 31, 2025
Featured image of Snapmaker’s New Toolchanger Could Cost $679 for Fast-Fingered Kickstarter Backers
U1 Some?
Snapmaker’s New Toolchanger Could Cost $679 for Fast-Fingered Kickstarter Backers

The U1, coming to Kickstarter in August, will set its early bird tier at $749 – about 25% off what we now know to be a $999 MSRP.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 30, 2025
Featured image of Creality’s New A1 Pro Laser Engraver Lets You Ditch the Computer
A1 That I Want, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Creality’s New A1 Pro Laser Engraver Lets You Ditch the Computer

Building on the recently launched Falcon A1 10W, Creality’s latest expansion into the wider crafting space is a the Falcon A1 Pro, dual-laser-toting engraver for pros looking to monetize their work.

by Matthew Mensley Jul 28, 2025
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