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Weekend Poll
A little over 60% of you are making multicolor prints.

That's according to last weekend's poll. This number jumps up to 75% if we include those who plan to start doing so in the future. So let's dig a little deeper. Of those of you who are using more than one material or color in your prints, how are you doing it?

by  Matthew Mensley Mar 1, 2026
Inside the INDX
Folks are excited about the Prusa INDX upgrade.

That much is clear. But don't forget the Bondtech INDX is actually a standalone platform, meaning compatibility with a range of off-the-shelf Klipper (plus other firmwares) and custom builds. The latest developer video from Bondtech explores the Duet3D co-developed toolhead board and its I/O, including compatibility with SZP coils for very fast mesh bed levelling.

In contrast, Prusa uses its own toolhead board, opting for an integrated load cell for nozzle-based mesh bed levelling.

by  Matthew Mensley Feb 27, 2026
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Stop Trashing Failed Prints: 8 Best Filament Extruders to Make Your Own Material

If you're tired of buying 3D printer filament, why not make your own? Read on to learn about DIY filament extruders!

Feb 26, 2026
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Stop Guessing About Filament: Polymaker Launches AI-Powered Filament-Selection Tool

From AI-powered material advice to precision Delta E color matching, the app is packed with features designed to take the guesswork out of technical 3D printing.

Feb 26, 2026
I Light for the Users
Well now here's a novelty.

Redditor FlounderLegitimate's macro thermal camera has captured some fascinating footage of a print in progress. The hot end dips in and out of focus like a star, while the trail of freshly extruded plastic gradually fades. Areas with full infill concentrate the heat, glowing for longer.

It's a satisfying watch: one to file alongside other things we've covered over the years like macro photography of prints and printer parts, and telescopic nozzle cams. Is there a function or purpose to recording a print like this? No. Could I watch it on a loop for a long time? Yes.

by  Matthew Mensley Feb 25, 2026
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Prusa INDX When? Q2 Release Ticks Closer as Quick Update Vids Explain Features

A drip feed of dev videos on Prusa's YouTube channel is starting to build hype for the INDX upgrade (for us at least) though we're still waiting for confirmation when this multi-material upgrade will become available.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 25, 2026
Good News, EUveryone
Polymaker has just launched official stores in select EU territories,

offering 20% off plus free shipping through the end of March. Great news for filament fans in Czechia, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, and the UK (UK store launching early March).

In addition to the benefit of quicker, local shipping, buying direct gives you the chance to earn savings through the company’s PolyCoins reward scheme and, crucially, save big in the Restock Day sales, which typically see up to 35% off sitewide.

The grand opening discount stacks with Polymaker's bundle builder discount (I checked) so you can potentially save 35% already if you order 10 spools or more.

by  Matthew Mensley Feb 24, 2026
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Smart. Safe. Open.
Is This New $189 “Smart Enclosure” the Missing Piece for Your Bambu Lab A1?

Clura is designed as a “smart 3D printer enclosure” that integrates environmental monitoring, air filtration, and safety systems in a single modular unit.  

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 24, 2026
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Printing Pronto
Pronterface: How to Download, Install & Set It Up

Want more control of your printer? Read along as we download and install Pronterface. You'll be giving immediate commands in no time!

Feb 23, 2026
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How This New High-Strength Nylon Filament is Born From Industrial MJF Powder Waste

By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 23, 2026
Weekend Poll
There's a balance to strike, covering 3D printing today.

Many of the printers we test and talk about at All3DP are multicolor and multi-material capable, which might skew our thinking about the printers you all are using. Respecting that fact was a challenge for me this week, in my mini-tutorial for spiralized image prints – it was essential to present the path for diverse machine types. Multicolor printing may be a given in our lab, but how common is it actually?

by  Matthew Mensley Feb 22, 2026
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Digital Meets Physical
Dynamic QR Codes Could Make 3D Printed Product Markings Permanently Useful, Even When Info Changes

Bridge the gap between permanent hardware and evolving data by embedding "living" links that update in real-time without ever needing a reprint.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 21, 2026
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Glow Up
The ‘Brightest’ Glow-in-the-Dark Filament? Prusa Launches PETG Ultraglow

Prusa’s streak of novel filament releases continues with new Prusament PETG Ultraglow, a super-luminescent, yet super-abrasive, material they claim is the “brightest on the market”.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 20, 2026
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Through Thick and Thin
Forget Lithophanes: This Free Tool Creates Hidden Image Print Masterpieces

Spiral Betty is a free tool that lets you turn any image into a spiralized SVG. The images look great, but are even better when 3D printed. Here’s how.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 20, 2026
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No More Laptops: Shining 3D’s New FreeScan Omni Processes Everything In-Scanner

The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 19, 2026
Printing for Performance
Ford 3D printed thousands of components for its new 2027 truck design

in search of the ultimate aerodynamic vehicle. The iconic American auto maker said it 3D printed prototypes — including versions of the suspension and drive units that didn't even exist as functional prototypes yet — for wind-tunnel testing because it shortened iteration cycles compared to traditional tooling prototypes. The tech enabled extremely small geometric tweaks, sometimes just millimeters, to quickly identify improvements that reduce drag, weight, and energy consumption — key to hitting its ambitious affordability target of $30K.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Feb 19, 2026
Source: Ford
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Go Big or Go Home
Best Large 3D Printers 2026: Our Top Picks in 3 Categories

A large 3D printer can be your best friend for outsized and ambitious 3D printing projects. Here’s our take on the best you can buy today.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 19, 2026
Kick It Up
We're not necessarily advocates for printing shoes at home,

as shown by our recent dive into self-fabricated footwear. But if you've been bitten by that particular bug, Bambu Lab's latest color drop for its flexible TPU 90A material gives you a slick new option. Called Quicksilver, this metallic filament certainly has a mercurial (ha) quality to it. It sneakily featured in the company's recent Formism collab ahead of its release. You can pick some up from the Bambu Lab webstore.

by  Matthew Mensley Feb 18, 2026
Source: Bambu Lab
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Realistic Full-Color 3D Prints in One Step: Meet the inew3d QC2A

Shrinking industrial photopolymer jetting to a desktop scale, inew3d’s latest printer uses color-droplet mixing and an automated "photo-to-3D" workflow.

Feb 18, 2026
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Materialise Launches PEEK CMF Implants, Broadening Material Options in Personalized Surgery

By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 18, 2026
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