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Snapmaker Open-Sources Its U1 Klipper Code With a Day to Spare

Snapmaker has released the modified source code for the three open-source projects that underpin the Snapmaker U1's firmware: Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd. The repositories went live on GitHub on March 30 – the final day before a deadline the company set for itself.

by Matthew Mensley
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A New 3D Printed Rival for Adidas? This Japanese Startup Promises Advanced Propulsion Tech

Leveraging the same Carbon DLS 3D printing technology as the Adidas 4DFWD, Hybex’s new HX Lens features a patented 'Helix' lattice structure to maximize energy return, the company says.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Labubu Purge: Why Pop Mart is Taking Bambu Lab to Court

Forums around the MakerWorld platform have been buzzing with posts of odd takedowns on innocuous 3D models. According to reports, Pop Mart, the maker of Labubu collectible dolls, is taking MakerWorld and Bambu Lab to court in China.

by Matthew Mensley
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MyMiniFactory Acquires Thingiverse, Polls Users to Help Shape New Direction

Prominent model repository Thingiverse joins MyMiniFactory’s larger family of creator sites under the umbrella of SoulCrafted, an anti-AI “movement.” Nothing will change in the short term, but eventually the site will orient itself around new communities of user.

by Matthew Mensley
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From Lab to Fleet: Will the Navy’s 2025 3D Printing Wins Trigger Acceleration in 2026?

From 60% faster material testing to critical submarine components printed at sea, the U.S. Navy is moving past experimentation to build a self-sustaining, 3D printed frontline.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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No Pumps, No Fans: This 3D Printed Heat Exchanger Could Save the Grid from AI’s Energy Demands

Using 3D printing to create complex internal geometries, this prototype reduces overall material use while significantly improving heat transfer efficiency.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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154 Candidates per Job: Why Your 3D Printing Knowledge Isn’t the Magnet it Used to Be

As the additive manufacturing job market matures, companies prize specific roles and production skills over general AM knowledge — creating an oversupply of talent and a shortage of openings.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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AtomForm Palette 300: The 12-Nozzle Gamble from Robot Vacuum Brand MOVA

Another smart home electronics manufacturer wants a piece of the desktop printing pie. MOVA, a brand best known for its robot vacuums and lawn mowers, has used CES 2026 to launch AtomForm, a new 3D printing sub-brand debuting with an ambitious 12-nozzle machine called the Palette 300.

by Matthew Mensley
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LONGER ePrint Upgraded: One of Kickstarter’s Top Funded Live Project Adds Full Direct-to-Film Printing

LONGER has announced a major upgrade to its ePrint series, currently live on Kickstarter. Building on its success, ePrint now becomes the world’s first all-in-one personal desktop printer to support both UV and full DTF printing through a dual-printhead system.

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Reverse Engineering Made Easier: Creality’s New Scan-to-CAD Bundle

Creality is now bundling its scanners with a 20% discount on Quicksurface, making professional "scan-to-CAD" more accessible.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Best Black Friday 3D Printer Deal? The FlashForge AD5X Multicolor Is Just $339

This 600 mm/s machine with an IFS module proves that fast, multicolor 3D printing is affordable this holiday season.

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What if Voron Designed a PC Case?

That’s exactly the question YouTube channel Mandic Labs sought to answer, and the resulting case is now available open source for self sourcing and customization, plus in kit form from creator-driven stores like Fabreeko and West3D.

by Matthew Mensley
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3D Fuel Slashes Prices on Popular Filaments by Nearly 25%

Bucking the modern condition of rising prices, 3D Fuel are the good guys this week, passing newfound savings from its recently expanded operation to customers with lowered prices on everyday filaments.

by Matthew Mensley
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Battlefield Manufacturing
On-Demand Metal Parts for Defense: Why Wire-Laser DED is Gaining Traction with Armed Forces

By relying on spools of metal wire, this robotic technology is making on-demand manufacturing a reality for forces in the field.

by Jillian Veader
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PCBWay Slashes Flexible TPU Printing Prices by up to 80%

In a move set to give your prototyping and production a little more flexibility, manufacturing service provider PCBWay has announced a limited-time price cut on TPU prints through its 3D printing service.

by Matthew Mensley
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Budget Smuggler
The Only 3 Budget 3D Printers I Would Buy Today, According to Your Expert Editor Who Is Always Short on Cash

Jonny holds onto money like a butter-fingered wide receiver holds onto a football – is he the best man to write about 3D printers on a budget?

by Jonny Edge
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It's the Little Things
RepRap Pioneer Returns With a DIY 3D Printer That Hits Micro-Level Precision

A new RepRap 3D printer that its creator endearingly calls "the next small thing" was presented at Fab25, and its timing is impeccable.

by Shawn Frey
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There’s a New Open-Source Toolchanger on Kickstarter

The jury is still out whether Makertech's ProForge printers can compete with the Prusa XL, but they deserve a close look.

by Shawn Frey
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Wireless & Wired
Shining 3D’s Handheld Rigil 3D Scanner Blends Laser & Infrared for About $5K

The EinScan Rigil wireless 3D scanner combines speed and detail for users who need to scan a wide variety of objects.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Choose the Right Raspberry Pi for Your Drone Projects

Building a Raspberry Pi-equipped drone is a great way to put your skills to the test. But which Pi model is the best? Read on to find out!

by Shayon Khaled
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