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Featured image of No Industrial Composting Needed: Is This $27 “Regenerative” PLA+ a Sustainability Game-Changer?
Print. Toss. Vanish.
No Industrial Composting Needed: Is This $27 “Regenerative” PLA+ a Sustainability Game-Changer?

Even plant-based PLA often marketed as "green" requires industrial composting facilities to truly decompose. This new material breaks down in ordinary landfills in under five years.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Stop Trashing Your Failed Prints: Creality’s Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 Are Live

Opening the doors to full material control within your 3D printing workflow, Creality's desktop filament-creation system is now live on Indiegogo.

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Expanded Printing
Rosa3D Launches Foaming PLA and TPU That Expand as They Print for Lighter Parts

Polish filament manufacturer Rosa3D has launched two new foaming filaments: PLA LW Aero and TPU Flex LW. Both rely on active foaming chemistry – a blowing agent embedded in the filament – to expand the extrusion at printing temperatures.

by Matthew Mensley
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Production Over Sales
The 3D Printing Market Just Hit $24.2B, but the Growth Is No Longer Where You Think

The Wohlers Report 2026 reveals a massive industry pivot: 3D printing services are now the primary growth engine, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the global charge at nearly 20% expansion.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Real Cost
Five Technologies to 3D Print the Same Part: Which is Best When Ordering Online?

From $25 plastic to $380 metal, we look at five 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, LPBF) to explore price, strength, and real-world value.

by Jillian Veader
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Siraya Tech’s New Roamr TPU Moves 3D Printed Footwear from Prototype to Performance

The Roamr TPU Air HR (High Rebound) filament series is set to deliver dynamic power in a lightweight profile, bridging the gap between aesthetics and functionality.

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Printable Performance
This 3D Printed Titanium Crankset is 50% Lighter Than Most & Built for Mass Production

Coming in at just 345g, the weight of a full 12-oz can of soda, the 3D printed and CNC machined crankset from Alugear is bound for production.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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So Soft
Make 3D Prints Feel Premium with Simple Fabric Inlays

3D printing is a deeply satisfying process, but the mono-material prints can be a little dull. If you’re printing a self designed gift for someone this Christmas, considering being a bit extra and add some tactility with fabrics and other flexible materials.

by Matthew Mensley
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Filament, Finally
HP Enters the FDM Market with Familiar Hardware

The tech giant wants to offer an affordable entry point. Eagle-eyed engineers will notice the "new" machines look suspiciously like 3DGence workhorses.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Neat
Prusa’s EasyPrint App Can Now Send Jobs to Non-Prusa Printers, Except for Bambu Lab

Prusa Research’s effort to make the act of 3D printing ultra-convenient took a big step forwards recently with an update to the company’s EasyPrint service enabling connection to some third-party printers. Just don't expect it to work with your Bambu Lab machine anytime soon.

by Matthew Mensley
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A Fusion of Model Makers
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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The Ol' Switch'a'Pru
This Clever Project Turns Prusa MK4 Leftovers Into a CoreXZ Printer

Spare bits and pieces remaining from a Prusa MK4S to Core One upgrade? You probably have all you need for an unofficial Voron Switchwire.

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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Snap to It
Snapmaker Confirms U1 Toolchanger 3D Printer, Ending Factory Leak Speculation

It's official. Snapmaker is joining the color-printing party with the U1, a four-toolhead 3D printer that it says offers 5x the speed, and 80% less waste.

by Matthew Mensley
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Flexibility Upgrade
Up to Twice as Bouncy as TPU, Siraya Tech Launches Rebound PEBA 95A

Siraya Tech expands its flexible material portfolio with a nylon-elastomer filament that delivers higher rebound, reduced weight, and enhanced chemical resistance.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Cost or Convenience?
Want to Replace Your Prusa’s Nozzle? One of These’ll Do the Trick

If you need a replacement or an upgrade for your Prusa nozzle, this is the list for you. Check out the best picks in different categories.

by Gedeon Ang
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Commercial Break
Bambu Lab Launches MakerWorld ‘Commercial License Membership’

The system will consist of vetted creators who set their own licensing terms and subscription costs, delivering 3D models through the popular repository.

by Adam Kohut
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Mini Challenges for Your Creative Break!
3D Printed Desk Toys & Games: Fun for Breaks

Need a break at work or home? Check out some of our favorite 3D printed desk toys to turn your breaks into moments of fun and creativity!

by Raphael Bertasius
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Ready for an Adventure?
One Piece 3D Prints: The Best STLs for Pirates

Explore the world of One Piece with unique 3D prints featuring Luffy and his crew! Check out our favorite One Piece 3D prints.

by Guilherme Schendel
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Most In-Demand Metal
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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