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Safe Start
Anycubic Kobra X: Fail a Print, Get Free Filament?

The move is to soothe the pre-print jitters of early adopters of this new printer, promising direct support and even compensation if the machine stumbles out of the gate.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 30, 2025
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Stop 3D Print Stringing: 5 Pro Settings You’re Probably Missing

3D printer stringing is a common problem, especially with flexible materials. Overcome this issue with these five simple solutions!

Dec 30, 2025
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Creality’s New Spark X Sub-Brand Targets Beginners, i7 3D Printer to Kick Things Off

Softly launched before the holidays via a press release, Spark X sounds like Creality’s full embrace of AI and “smart” appliance-like functionality.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 29, 2025
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Solve 3D Print “Ghosting” Defects in a few Easy Steps

No need to be scared! 3D printing ghosting or ringing is nothing to fear. Check out this quick guide for easy fixes to prevent it.

Dec 29, 2025
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A Fresh Slate
3D Print Your Own 2026 New Year’s Eve Party: 15 Must-Have Projects

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2026 with these 3D printing projects—fast to print, reusable, and perfect for ringing in your best year yet!

by Jackson O'Connell Dec 28, 2025
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When Good Prints Go Bad: Troubleshooting Mid-Print Failures

First layer problems get a lot of attention, but failures mid-print – when you aren’t watching – are more frustrating. What do you do when they strike? We’ve got you covered.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 28, 2025
Weekend Poll
It's the last weekend poll of the year.

I've enjoyed putting questions to you All3DPers (All3DPeers? We need to workshop the name a little) this year. And since it's been a quiet couple of weeks in the land of 3D printing, rather than comment on what has happened lets sign the year off with a big broad speculative question for you to answer about what's ahead. What's going to matter most to you in desktop printing next year?

by  Matthew Mensley Dec 28, 2025
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Bring Your 3D Prints to Life: 30 Fun Arduino Projects That Move, Blink, and Think

Upgrade your 3D printing projects by adding an Arduino! Check out these Arduino 3D printer projects suitable for all skill levels.

Dec 27, 2025
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Ugly Prints Are Inevitable: Here is How to Learn From Them

This next part of our post-Christmas “new 3D printer” basics series looks at one inevitability of owning a 3D printer. You will, eventually, encounter duff looking prints that are not what you expect. It might not happen right away, but happen it will.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 27, 2025
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Why Your 3D Print Isn’t Sticking (And the 5-Minute Fix)

Smart as your new 3D printer may be, trivial, easily-overlooked things can trip it over and result in no plastic sticking to the plate. Here are three quick fixes.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 26, 2025
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Just Unboxed a 3D Printer? The Honest Guide to Avoiding ‘Hobby Burnout’

If you were one of the lucky many to find a 3D printer underneath your tree this year, here’s everything you need to know about your new machine: including setting it up, what it’s actually doing, the first print, and what you should do next.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 25, 2025
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Beyond the Boat
30 Fun & Easy 3D Prints to Level Up Your Skills After the Benchy

Level up your 3D printing game without the headaches. These 30 easy projects teach you new skills while keeping it fun.

Dec 24, 2025
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Stretch Goals
The Best Bed & Nozzle Temperatures for Perfect TPU Prints

Don't let stringing or warping ruin your flexible prints. Get the ideal temperature ranges to help you master TPU on any printer.

by Jackson O'Connell Dec 23, 2025
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Anycubic Photon P1: Industrial Grade Prosumer Resin 3D Printer Launches on Kickstarter!

The Anycubic Photon P1, now live on Kickstarter, delivers stable, repeatable performance for demanding workflows with industrial-grade reliability, while introducing optional support for innovative dual-color and dual-material printing.

Dec 22, 2025
Weekend Poll
If 3D printing is useful for anything, it’s whipping up last minute gifts.

We're a few days out from Christmas, meaning there's still time left to sneak in some eleventh-hour printing to save your holidays. If you need inspiration, our guide to unique and useful printable gift ideas is a solid place to start. But what I want to know is: do you need it? Are you printing gifts for anyone this week?

by  Matthew Mensley Dec 21, 2025
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Policy Infill
Not a China Ban, but Close: Who the U.S. Military Can (and Can’t) Buy 3D Printers From

Signed into law yesterday, the U.S, National Defense Authorization Act includes the new restrictions on 3D printer procurement, as it calls for streamlining qualifications of 3D printed parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Powder Potential
An Industrial Disruptor? Loopzizo Launches a Sub-$10K Desktop SLS 3D Printer

Built around a 5-watt laser engine, the Loopzizo K-100 enters a growing compact SLS market by prioritizing automation and open-source material compatibility.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Copy Right
Prusa Releases Core One Designs Under New License: Free to Tinker, Dangerous to Sell

Years in the making, Prusa steps forward with a prickly new license that keeps things open for community and internal business use, but increases the risk for those who try to copy and profit from others' work as their own.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 19, 2025
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xTool Embraces the Season of Giving with $300K in Laser Cutter Donations

The global manufacturer is pledging 1% of annual profits to empower makers, and your organization could be next.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Smooth Moves
PETG Smoothing: Expert Tips for a Mirror-Like Shine on Your 3D Prints

Discover five proven post-processing techniques to achieve a nearly flawless, injection-molding-like finish on your PETG prints

by Jackson Moody Dec 18, 2025
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