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From PlayStation to Reality: How to 3D Print the Metal Gear Solid Codec

With Metal Gear Solid Delta just released, now's the perfect time to commence operations on your very own Codec.

by Jonny Edge
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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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AM Leaders to Convene in Berlin for MGA Annual Meeting & Women in AM Summit 2025

The two-day event kicks off with the Women in AM Summit, a dedicated program designed to amplify influential voices within the industry.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Artec 3D’s Latest Software Update Cuts Scan Processing Time by 70%

Already a popular all-in-one software for 3D scanning, photogrammetry, reverse engineering, and quality inspection, Artec Studio is now better integrated and easier to use, the company says.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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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PrusaSlicer’s Latest Update: To Deliver Visually Flawless 3D Prints on Core One & XL

The latest update to PrusaSlicer promises to banish VFAs from your new Prusa, and the improvements can be seen with almost any other printer too.

by Jonny Edge
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Backer or Buyer? When Million-Dollar Companies Crowdfund, You Still Carry the Risk

Some 3D printer Kickstarter campaigns look like global product releases with finished, guaranteed products. I always assumed Kickstarter wouldn't be cool with this, but digging deeper I see it's an evolution to a new status quo. But shouldn't Kickstarter evolve with it?

by Matthew Mensley
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Built to Perform, Engineered to Last: A Deep Dive into Inslogic’s Engineering-Grade Materials

From functional prototypes to end-use components, the performance and reliability of 3D printing materials are paramount. Inslogic’s engineering-grade filaments are designed to bridge the gap between design potential and real-world applications.

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Can Software Be Simple?
‘CAD Illiteracy Is a Barrier’: How Stratasys Plans to Simplify 3D Printing for Everyone

Maybe the future of manufacturing isn't expert software, but simple apps that could make 3D printing as easy as ordering a photo mug.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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X1Plus FW 3.1 Update Adds Polar Cloud Support, X1Plus Extender In Stock

The successfully crowdfunded X1Plus Extender board lands back in stock on CrowdSupply, and heralds the arrival of X1Plus 3.1, custom Bambu Lab X1C firmware that now supports Polar Cloud print management integration.

by Matthew Mensley
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Why Only 14% of UK Businesses Have Adopted 3D Printing & Ideas to Boost the Numbers

Although the UK currently lags behind the EU and USA in 3D printing adoption among SMEs, a new study found ways the government could spur more interest.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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
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INSPIRE 2, MetroY & MetroY Pro Herald Next Generation of Revopoint 3D Scanners

August 20 sees the introduction of the INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro – Revopoint’s new generation of 3D scanners.

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This School 3D Prints Violins at Just $50 Each, so Every Kid Can Play — Here’s How

Using an open-source design called the Hovalin, the district can produce a durable, functional violin for about $50 in materials, proving that affordable access to music is printable.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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
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3D Printing Scoliosis Braces with PioCreat: A Clinically Complete Solution

As personalized healthcare devices continue to advance, 3D printing has emerged as a transformative force in orthotics – particularly in the treatment of scoliosis.

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Back to School, Back to Business: Exclusive Laser Tech Deals Power Up Germany’s SMBs This August

Get up to €3,880 in savings & smart financing on next-gen laser machines from August 4–15, 2025.

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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
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Chitu Systems Hoopat Quick-release Resin Vat – No Screws, No Stress

The new Chitu Systems Hoopat quick-release resin vat brings a diverse selection of benefits to the resin 3D printing experience.

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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
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