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This is the first 3D printed piece from the ISS

One small print for a man, a giant leap for a 3D printing: The International Space Station’s 3D printer has manufactured the first 3D printed object in space.

by Anatol Locker
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Hairline Precision Without the Learning Curve: Inside the Aliencell E1’s 0.03 mm Engraving Engine

By combining a symmetrical micro-beam with 3D-printed vibration dampening, this enclosed Class 1 engraver aims to eliminate the directional blur that plagues standard diode machines.

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Beyond the Figure: How Flashforge’s CJ270 & Creator 5 Pro Can Bring a Whole Scene to Life

From full-color characters to multicolor scenery and functional accessories, desktop material jetting and FDM printing can tackle different parts of the same creative project.

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Mears’ Sixth Velo3D Printer Is a Bet on Replacing Cast Copper Marine Parts With AM

Mears' latest Velo3D investment signals a shift from qualification to production, adding dedicated copper-nickel capacity for marine parts traditionally made by casting.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Going the Extra 16K
More Room to Matter? Phrozen’s 16K Resin Printer Is 2.5x Bigger, Not Sharper

Phrozen supersizes its Mighty Revo resin printer with almost twice the build-plate area and a 2-liter vat, with pre-orders opening September 22.

by David Henning
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Unprintable, Solved
Tungsten Carbide Was Too Hard to 3D Print, Not Anymore

Researchers in Japan have developed an additive manufacturing process for producing tungsten carbide-cobalt parts with industrial-grade hardness while potentially reducing material waste.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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90% Faster Modeling-to-Print: Celebrate Hi3D’s 1st Anniversary with an Exclusive Look at Version 3.0

Launching soon, Hi3D 3.0 streamlines the AI-to-print workflow with new automation tools for model splitting and more, plus anniversary discounts of up to 80%.

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Printing by Numbers
Prusa ColorMix in PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 Beta: Paint the Model, Skip the Setup

Prusa Research has dropped a beta of PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 alongside an EasyPrint update, both shipping Prusa ColorMix – the company's take on the FullSpectrum filament mixing technique that’s spread across desktop slicers in the past three months.

by Matthew Mensley
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Prusa INDX Orders Are Open – But the Price Has Jumped $250 From Formnext Estimate

The wait is over but, important to note, what's now available is more than previously shown, with faster calibration tech and massive material savings at nozzle priming. It also sold out near-immediately, so you may be in for a wait before you can get one.

by Matthew Mensley
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3DMakerpro’s New Raven Series Brings Pro-Level LiDAR 3D Scanning to Creators

3DMakerpro's Raven and Raven Max scanners aim to bridge the gap between hobbyist and high-end applications.

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Bambu Lab Ceases Production of the P1P, Outlines 5-Year End-of-Life Service

Bambu Lab’s product line-up continues to evolve with production of the skeletal P1P 3D printer ceasing today. The company has committed to years of further firmware and security updates for the printer, plus spares and support through to 2031.

by Matthew Mensley
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Bambu Studio Update 2.5.0 Sees Better Support Interfaces and Remote AMS Drying

Bambu Lab has released version 2.5.0 of Bambu Studio, a grab bag update that adds features and improvements honing in on the mechanical stability of multi-material prints and, among other things, more granular control over surface artifacts.

by Matthew Mensley
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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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New Artec Studio Lite: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Pro-Grade 3D Scanner

Not ready to invest in a 3D scanner but want pro-level digital twins and reverse engineering? Artec says it has the solution.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Getting to Know 2
We Now Know More About the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

On display at Formnext last week, Elegoo’s new multicolor-centric 3D printer does not replace the original Centauri Carbon, the company has told us.

by Matthew Mensley
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Flashforge at Formnext: Budget Multicolor Focus & the Elusive CJ270 May Cost Less Than Initially Expected

Flashforge brought a noticeably quieter presence to Formnext than previous years, foregoing the flashy hardware reveals typical of the Frankfurt event.

by Matthew Mensley
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Wake Up and Smell the Filament: Kexcelled Brews Up New Coffee & Tea PLA

Kexcelled's new K5 PLA Eco-Aesthetic series turns beverage waste into filaments that bring the aroma of your favorite café right to your 3D printer.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Kexcelled’s New PEBA, TPU Air & Matte 95A Tackle Flexible Printing’s Biggest Challenges

Next-generation flexible materials deliver energy return, lightness, and a premium finish for advanced creators.

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Tinkercad Updates Change Export Behavior, Adds Group Tools

We recently reported on Tinkercad’s update adding object grouping, but there’s more. Changes to grouping extends to exports, too, letting you configure multiple-component assemblies, set up for color-printing, and object-based modifiers.

by Matthew Mensley
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Restoring Movie Magic
How the British Film Institute is Saving Film History with a Formlabs 3D Printer

From tiny cogs to complex guide rollers, the BFI is using an in-house 3D printer to reverse-engineer and produce impossible-to-find components, ensuring that screen heritage remains preserved.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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