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This Fully 3D Printed Electric Motor is a World First

Electrical engineers from the Chemnitz University of Technology have achieved a world first; they've 3D printed a working electric motor from iron, copper and ceramic materials.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Print Your Own Thermal Imaging Camera

Using a 3D printer, Arduino and off the shelf parts, the Ruiz Brothers at Adafruit show us how to build a thermographic camera with a classic snapper body.

by Matthew Mensley
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Sony 3D Creator Review: A 3D Scanner in Your Pocket

The Sony 3D Creator app turns a smartphone into a 3D scanner. But is it a serious tool or just a gimmick? Read our Sony 3D Creator Review.

by Claire Sembera
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MIT Researchers Use Microsoft Kinect to 3D Scan Gigantic T-Rex Skull

The MIT Camera Culture group uses just $150 worth of scanning equipment to capture a high-resolution 3D scan of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull. 

by Tyler Koslow
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3D Pen Tutorial: 3D Sketch and Create Free 3D Pen Stencils

Learn how to sketch with a 3D pen and to create 3D pen templates in this 3D pen tutorial. Also, transform any 3D files into 3D pen stencils!

by Frederik Bedrich
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Peeping Tom
This Creepy Portrait Picture has Moving Eyes

Looking for a way to freak out your guests? Make your own creepy portrait pictures with moving eyes using 3D printing and an Arduino.

by Hanna Watkin
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Build a 3D Printed Raspberry Pi Security Camera in 9 Easy Steps

CCTV cameras are everywhere - and now you can even 3D print your own. Here’s what you need to make one.

by Alexander Klarmann
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3D Printable O Watch: Updates From the 8-Year Old Maker

More "smart watch" kids! The O Watch, 8-year-old Omkar’s Kickstarter project, is now fully funded with new partnerships and product updates. We love that kid.

by Hannah Augur
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Thing of the Week
3D Printed Vape Pen Clip Maintains Mellow Vibes

Don't let gravity harsh your mellow, man. Print this vape pen clip and never worry about rolling (vape pens that is) ever again.

by James W. Steury
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Revopoint Trackit Review: Heavyweight 3D Scanner Lightens Your Workload

Revopoint’s expansion into workflow-enhancing 3D scanning forms continues with the Trackit, a multi-mode laser 3D scanner that, paired with its companion tracking tower, eliminates the need for painstaking use of tracking dots.

by Matthew Mensley
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Can ErectorBot & Aibuild Make Large-Format 3D Printing as Easy as Desktop?

Coupled with machines starting at $15,000, ErectorBot’s hopes its Aibuild software integration can tame the complexity of industrial-scale printing, and make it accessible for any size manufacturer.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Day Has (Almost) Arrived
Snapmaker U1 Hits Retail April 10 – Price to Jump to $899

Snapmaker has confirmed April 10, 2026, as the date its U1 toolchanger will be available in stock across global warehouses, marking the printer's official transition from crowdfunded preorder to an in-stock, ready-to-ship product.

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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Prusa Research Takes a Turn Onto the Tabletop With ‘Crash Derby’ Board Game

The company has teamed up with Czech game publisher Albi on this partially 3D printed strategy-racing hybrid. It's available now, but won't ship until next year.

by Matthew Mensley
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Secure Editions
Why Prusa Just Removed Wi-Fi & Cameras From Its Top Printers

Prusa’s new "Critical Infrastructure" editions of the Core One L and Prusa XL physically strip some features in order to guarantee an air-gapped secure workflow.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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'Tis the Season
30+ Free Files for 3D Printed Christmas Decorations You Can’t Buy in Stores

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? Check out these wonderful Christmas 3D prints, ornaments, Nativity scenes, and more!

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It’s Not Over Yet: Cyber Week & Holiday 3D Printer Deals

If you missed out on Black Friday, don’t fret. Most companies are keeping their sales active for Cyber Week and the holiday season, giving you a second chance to snag an upgrade.

by Tanuka Abayasekara
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Feed Your Machine
Black Friday Is the Time to Stock Up On 3D Printing Filament, Too

Big ticket printer deals often grab the headlines, but Black Friday is actually a solid time to stock up on consumables. We've found significant bulk discounts from Sunlu, Bambu Lab, and Creality – just watch out for the shipping minimums.

by Tanuka Abayasekara
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5-Step Framework
You’ve Been Calculating 3D Printing Costs All Wrong, A New Study Found a Better Way

Learn how to accurately price each print job, whether for a hobby or a business, to finally understand your true profitability.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Factors Affecting Adoption
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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