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Apis Cor 3D Prints a Small House in 24 Hours for $10,000

Construction company Apis Cor shows us the future of residential housing; a building 3D printed in just 24 hours at a cost of $10,154 dollars.

by Bulent Yusuf
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20 Great 3D Prints for Easy Accessibility

There is no denying that 3D printing is making our lives easier, below are some of the best inventions which can help you out on a daily basis either in a big or small way.

by Hanna Watkin
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How to Fake a Color 3D Print using Paper

Who needs a 3D printer? Instructable shows how to make a fake color 3D print by stacking a series of 2D images printed on paper. Magic!

by Hanna Watkin
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3DMakerPro Teases Turtle Modular Scanner at Rapid + TCT

3DMakerPro’s recent lidar-powered pivot to surveyal applications isn't total. At Rapid + TCT, the company showed off two previously unannounced 3D scanners prioritizing affordability and flexibility.

by Matthew Mensley
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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
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AI-Generated 3D Models Are Here – And Only One Platform Has Banned Them

MyMiniFactory’s acquisition of Thingiverse assumes a wave of anti-AI sentiment. But are plans to ban or block “AI” content justified, or even possible? I asked the folks who run some of the web’s biggest 3D printing repositories to find out.

by Matthew Mensley
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What Is AutoCAD? – Simply Explained

You've heard about it, but what is AutoCAD? Learn all about the popular CAD giant that brought design software to the masses.

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Qidi Q2C: Linear Rails and 1.5GT Belts for Under $400

While most manufacturers were busy shouting about their holiday sales, Qidi Tech quietly slipped a new machine under the tree. The Qidi Q2C is officially out, stripping out some of the Q2’s features for a lower price tag.

by Matthew Mensley
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Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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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Six Fabrication Processes in One Integrated CNC System – Meet the GWEIKE M3 Ultra

In many small fabrication shops, expanding capabilities often means adding more machines – fiber lasers for metal, CO2 lasers for wood, handheld cutters, welders, and rust-removal tools. This increases operational costs, disrupts workflows, and consumes valuable space.

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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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EOS’ New M4 Onyx Bundles the Best of Its Tech with Six 400-W Lasers

The new M4 Onyx promises 50% higher throughput and part costs slashed by about 30% compared to previous systems, plus 90% powder recovery.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Makera Z1 Smashes Funding Goal, Soars Past $4M on Kickstarter

Makera’s new desktop CNC machine has been raking in the pledges on Kickstarter – here’s all you need to know.

by Jonny Edge
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What’s Inside the Snapmaker U1’s Box?

Snapmaker’s crowdfunded record-breaking U1 toolchanger 3D printer will soon be a retail reality, and we’ve got out hands on one of the first to roll off the post-Kickstarter production line. Here’s what comes in the box.

by Matthew Mensley
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Wood You Look at That
Prusa Launches Limited Edition ‘Signature Oak’ 3D Printer

Hewn from slabs of Czech oak, personalized, signed, and, ultimately, still a great 3D printer, the Signature Oak is a Prusa passion project hewn to life.

by Matthew Mensley
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New Bondtech INDX Toolchanger Release Details Revealed

A blog post from the Swedish company described upcoming changes to its hotly-anticipated INDX extruder toolchanging system, including it's launch in November and preorder details.

by Matthew Mensley
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xTool Unveils P3, an AI-Powered, Larger, Faster Laser Tool for Pro Creators

A certified Class 1 safety rating and a new infrared module for metal engraving make the P3 xTool's most versatile and secure pro laser yet.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Money, No Money, or Method: Beginners Should Buy One Of These 3D Printers

Returning after a two year absence, Jonny finds himself reflecting on the 3D printers a beginner could feel at home with.

by Jonny Edge
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UltiMaker 3D Printers Compared: S8, S7, S5 & Factor 4

With the recent launch of the UltiMaker S8, the company’s Factor 4 in 2024, and the S7 in 2023, you may be wondering: What’s the difference between all of these UltiMakers?

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