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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
Hardware Drop
Bambu Lab's homepage has transformed

alerting us to a printer launch under the banner "Xcellence made simple." There have been leaks and speculation, and with the sunsetting of the X1 series the other week an X-shaped void which looks like it will be promptly filled. Could this be the X2D?

Probably. We see two hot ends, like the H2D, as well as a shape that sticks out like the X1's lidar unit. What else can we expect? At a guess, the chamber cooling and heating system introduced in the H2D, a 256mm³ build volume, plus the full camera suite for print quality monitoring. We'll know for sure come April 14, 10 AM EDT.

by  Matthew Mensley Apr 10, 2026
Source: Bambu Lab
Featured image of BigRep’s New One.5X Makes Big Parts Faster & Easier, Plus Introduces Pellet Extrusion
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
Featured image of Flashforge’s Creator 5 Toolchanger Takes Aim at the Snapmaker U1 – Starting at $649
Tooled Up
Flashforge’s Creator 5 Toolchanger Takes Aim at the Snapmaker U1 – Starting at $649

Flashforge’s new 3D printer, the Creator 5, ditches IDEX to go all-in with four toolhead toolchanging. Reservations are now open for delivery in May.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 9, 2026
Featured image of Artec’s New “Jet” 3D Scanner Digitizes Entire Sites via Drone-Mounted or Handheld LiDAR
Expanding Mobile Mapping
Artec’s New “Jet” 3D Scanner Digitizes Entire Sites via Drone-Mounted or Handheld LiDAR

Forget stationary tripods and GPS limits: Artec 3D’s first SLAM-based mobile mapping system delivers rapid digital twins of almost any environment.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 6, 2026
Featured image of 9x Faster Micro 3D Printing: Inside BMF’s New MicroArch S150 Ultra
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
Featured image of Prusa Launches a Filament Drybox With ‘Museum-Grade’ Sealing for Under $35
Boxed Up
Prusa Launches a Filament Drybox With ‘Museum-Grade’ Sealing for Under $35

Available now, Prusa’s Universal Storage System (USS) drybox looks like a “Swiss Army” box for filament storage, allowing external switching of desiccant, direct printing, as well as a hygrometer and thermometer for condition monitoring.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 1, 2026
Featured image of Bambu Lab Stops Making X1-Series Printers, Details End-of-Life Service Phase
X1C-Ya
Bambu Lab Stops Making X1-Series Printers, Details End-of-Life Service Phase

Bambu Lab's X1 3D printer line-up has entered its end-of-life service plan, effective today. Owners of any of the X1, X1C, and X1E can expect firmware and feature updates through to May 2027 and security patches through May 2029.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 31, 2026
Featured image of Best 3D Printers 2026: Our Top Picks in 25 Categories
Simply the Best
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
Featured image of Alveo3D Expands into Shop Fume Extraction with FE150 & FE350
Breathe Easy
Alveo3D Expands into Shop Fume Extraction with FE150 & FE350

Alveo3D, the French 3D printing air filtration specialist, has released two new workshop-class fume extractors. FE150 and FE350 join the company's smaller, enclosure-specific solutions and mark an expansion into general purpose extraction suitable for heavier duty tasks and environments.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 26, 2026
Featured image of Prusa’s MMU3 Gets a Farewell Firmware Boost, Shifts to DIY Path for Core One L
One for the Road
Prusa’s MMU3 Gets a Farewell Firmware Boost, Shifts to DIY Path for Core One L

Prusa has delivered a firmware update for the MMU3 that cuts filament change times by up to nine seconds per swap – enough to shave hours off complex multicolor prints.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 24, 2026
Featured image of Snapmaker U1 Hits Retail April 10 – Price to Jump to $899
The Day Has (Almost) Arrived
Snapmaker U1 Hits Retail April 10 – Price to Jump to $899

Snapmaker has confirmed April 10, 2026, as the date its U1 toolchanger will be available in stock across global warehouses, marking the printer's official transition from crowdfunded preorder to an in-stock, ready-to-ship product.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 24, 2026
Featured image of Icon’s $899K Titan Construction Printer Puts Multistory Construction in Your Hands, Shipping 2027
From the Ashes
Icon’s $899K Titan Construction Printer Puts Multistory Construction in Your Hands, Shipping 2027

Icon is no longer the only one who gets to run Icon's printers. The Austin-based construction technology company has announced the commercial availability of Titan, opening up its multi-story robotic concrete printing system to external parties.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 13, 2026
Featured image of Creality Estimates $5 Homemade Spools From Its New Filament Maker
Get Shreddy
Creality Estimates $5 Homemade Spools From Its New Filament Maker

Creality will soon begin crowdfunding a desktop filament extruder that gives you the ability to recycle printing scraps and waste at home, turning it into fresh printable filament. But there are caveats, and plenty of history to say it’s not so simple.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 13, 2026
Featured image of Best Multi/Dual Extruder & Multicolor 3D Printers of 2026
Seeing Double
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
Featured image of Alveo3D Launches HEPA14 Filter Kit for Bambu Lab P2S, Adds Extra Layer of VOC Capture
Bigger Box, Deeper Clean?
Alveo3D Launches HEPA14 Filter Kit for Bambu Lab P2S, Adds Extra Layer of VOC Capture

New external kit from French filtration specialists Alveo3D adds ultrafine particle filtering to the Bambu Lab P2S’s native VOC-capturing charcoal-based filter.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 12, 2026
Featured image of Stop Wasting Hours Comparing: This Tool Finds the Best 3D Printing & CNC Prices in Seconds
Why DIY?
Stop Wasting Hours Comparing: This Tool Finds the Best 3D Printing & CNC Prices in Seconds

Access a global network of nearly 200 vetted manufacturers to compare real-time quotes for 3D printing and CNC parts in seconds.

Mar 10, 2026
Featured image of Xometry Alternatives: Better Options in 6 Categories
Switching It Up
Xometry Alternatives: Better Options in 6 Categories

We looked for better Xometry alternatives in terms of instant quotes, better pricing, transparency, color options, and faster delivery.

Mar 5, 2026
Featured image of New DIY Concrete 3D Printer from Off-the-Shelf Parts
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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