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Fantastic or Just Plastic? Testing the Newest Photo-to-3D Tech

Bambu Lab and Creality both launched AI-powered character creation tools late last year. PrintU and CubeMe let you turn photographs into cutesy 3D printable characters. Here’s my reluctant experience with both.

by Matthew Mensley
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Stranger Things 3D Print: The Best STL Files

Stranger Things is back with your favorite characters and monsters. Read on to discover the coolest Stranger Things STLs you can 3D print!

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MakerWorld Sues Other 3D Model Repositories, but Why?

A combination of cease and desists, plus threatened direct legal action marks a firmer tack from MakerWorld in the choppy waters of online content sharing and, inevitably, 3D model piracy.

by Matthew Mensley
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BigTreeTech’s All-In-One VVD Filament Changer to Launch Next Week

A teaser posted to social media leaves little left unknown about BigTreeTech’s Klipper-compatible, filament drying, RFID-reading automatic filament changer.

by Matthew Mensley
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From 10 Weeks to 72 Hours: The Power of Hybrid Manufacturing (3D Printing & CNC Machining)

Meltio, DMG Mori, and Mazak are leading a $3.1 billion hybrid manufacturing market, slashing material waste by 97% and creating a new standard for industrial production.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Bambu Lab Kicks Off Huge Deals on Oct. 28, Plus H2C Giveaway

The holiday-deal season is hereby officially kicked into high gear well ahead of the usual Thanksgiving weekend with Bambu Lab announcing the lowest prices of 2025.

by Jonny Edge
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Free For Now: Bambu Lab + Autodesk Fusion = Parametric Model Maker v1.0.0

Bambu Lab's Parametric Model Maker, available via MakerWorld, now enables creators to upload and edit Fusion (.f3d) parametric model files.

by Moira Daly
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Can This Open-Source, Sub-$10K SLS Printer Bring Polymer Powder Tech to the Masses?

SLS4All’s Inova MK1 is cheap, hackable, and ready for classrooms, labs, and workshops. The question now is: Will users take the leap?

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Prusa Debuts TPU Filament Designed to Fix the Hassles of Printing with Flexibles

Soft and bendable objects have never been easier to 3D print with a TPU manufactured for consistency, repeatability, and industrial-grade performance, says Prusa Research.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Ottomat3D Debuts its Automatic Print Bed Management System at Rapid + TCT

The new company plans to offer open-source print bed automation system following a Kickstarter.

by Gabriel Boyd
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The CWWK x86-P6 Pocket NAS Board Looks Ready for Action

The mini PC and NAS system seemingly boasts a powerful package in a small form factor – and if it’s anything like our time with the IceWhale ZimaBlade, it will be worth the price tag.

by Adam Kohut
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Best 3D Printing Services For Hobbyists: Our 5 Picks

Even if it's a hobby, sometimes you need quality parts in a special material. Our recommendations for 3D printing services for hobbyists.

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The Best Raspberry Pi Home Automation Projects in 2025

Looking for creative Raspberry Pi projects? Home automation is a useful (and fun) way to utilize a Raspberry Pi. Read on for some ideas!

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5 High-Volume 3D Printing Services We Recommend

How much do 1,000 metal parts and 8,000 nylon parts cost, and how fast is the delivery? We put five top 3D printing services to the test.

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8 Stainless Steel 3D Printing Services We Recommend

We put the top providers to the test to uncover which had the best price, material selection, and service for stainless steel parts.

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Metal 3D Printing Service Prices: 4 Projects Compared at 7 Services

How expensive is metal 3D printing? We took four projects to several services to see who has the best price and how the ordering process really works.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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10 Reasons to Use Tinkercad

What are the pros of using Tinkercad?, you ask. Check out 10 reasons to bring your design ideas to life in Tinkercad!

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Autodesk Inventor Tutorial for Beginners: 12 Steps to Success

In this Autodesk Inventor tutorial, you’ll learn the basics of creating and editing 3D models. Read on to see how it's done!

by Mônica Laiolti dos Santos
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Is PLA Recyclable? – Simply Answered

A fantastic go-to material for 3D printing, is PLA recyclable? Help the environment (and possibly yourself) by learning all the details.

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You Can Build This Open-Source House 3D Printer

Philibert Le Gonidec de Kerhalic created House3D as a master’s project in just five months and released the plans as open source.

by Shawn Frey
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