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UV Got This
What Is a UV Printer, and Why Is Bambu Lab Making One?

UV printing has spent decades in sign shops, print businesses, and factories. Now the technology is shrinking toward the desktop, and Bambu Lab’s arrival could accelerate its transformation from specialist equipment into another tool for makers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 25, 2026
Less Mass, More Muscle
New super cubic lattice discovery is nearly 380% stiffer without adding material.

Likely not coming to your infill pattern library anytime soon, but UCL researchers have 3D printed and compression-tested a “triply twinned” lattice that is up to 380% stiffer and 279% stronger than a conventional cubic lattice at similar material density. It's a potentially useful upgrade for lightweight aerospace, automotive, robotic, implant, and heat-exchanger parts where every gram has to earn its keep.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Aug 24, 2026
Source: AI-generated based on the University College London research.
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PLA-tte Macchiato?
Something’s Brewing: eSun’s New PLA Smells Just Like your Morning Coffee

eSun's new PLA-Coffee turns used coffee grounds into a filament that smells like freshly brewed coffee when you print.

by David Henning Aug 24, 2026
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Depths Meet Deposition
US Navy Just Made It Easier to Replace Conventional Metal Parts With 3D Printed Alternatives

A new Navy standard will make metal 3D printing far easier to use in submarine construction and repair, allowing approved AM materials and processes to replace conventional welding and forging.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 24, 2026
Weekend Poll
Every last gram counts.

Do you agree?

by  Carolyn Schwaar Aug 23, 2026
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Wrap It Up!
Leftover Filament? 15 Useful Small 3D Prints to Empty Your Spool

If you don't know what to do with your filament leftovers, check out these small 3D prints and don't let that last meter go to waste!

Aug 23, 2026
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Modeling Digital Clay
ZBrush 2026: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of ZBrush 2026 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

by Shawn Frey Aug 22, 2026
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Box it In
Bambu Lab A-Series Enclosure: 7 Simple Solutions

Having your Bambu Lab A1 with an enclosure will help you print engineering-grade materials, but comes with extra risk.

Aug 22, 2026
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Meshy 7 Aims for Accuracy
Meshy 7 Wants to Put an End to Five-Legged Unicorns

Meshy’s latest image-to-3D AI engine is all about alignment, making the generated model actually resemble the image you fed it before you get to the mesh.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 21, 2026
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Vague and Vaguer
What This Week’s Texas Ruling Means for New York’s 3D Printer Gun Blocking Law

A recent federal decision striking down ATF regulations on unfinished firearm components raises new constitutional questions for states attempting to technologically block the 3D printing of guns at home.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 21, 2026
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From PLA to Aerospace Titanium: How PCBWay’s Material Catalog Solves Complex Part Demands

Choose the ideal alloy or polymer for high-heat exposure, chemical resistance, and tight tolerances using PCBWay's comprehensive material catalog.

Aug 20, 2026
Explode. Explain. Impress.
Bambu Studio can now show you how it all goes together.

Forget awkwardly holding parts together while explaining where everything goes. Bambu Studio’s new Model Assembly Guides feature in the 2.8.0 Public Beta lets you present an exploded view of your project directly in the software and automatically split the model into assembly steps downloadable as PDFs or MP4s.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Aug 20, 2026
Source: Bambu Lab
Resin, Reborn and Reprinted
This 3D printing resin has an "undo" button.

Heidelberg University researchers developed a 3D printing resin that a chemical trigger can break down into its molecular building blocks within seconds at room temperature, allowing the material to be remade into polymer and reused. The recycled material retained the original’s molecular composition and properties, pointing to a possible future where your high-resolution resin prints could be recycled into new printable material instead of discarded.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Aug 20, 2026
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Filament V2.0
Stop Stringing & Snapping for Good? Sunlu’s Reformulated PETG 2.0 and Silk PLA+ 2.0, both Under $15/kg

The new polymer formulations target two familiar material headaches: moisture-sensitive PETG and brittle silk PLA.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 20, 2026
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Worth the wait?
Put to the Test: Elegoo’s $55 Canvas Kit Turns the Centauri Carbon Into a Four-Color Printer

It's been a while, but it's finally here: The Elegoo Canvas multicolor add-on is up for preorder at $55, with shipping expected in September.

by David Henning Aug 20, 2026
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The More You Know
PET vs PETG: Why That One Letter Changes Everything

PET and PETG share nearly the same name, but that one letter — the "G" — changes how PETG prints. Here's why.

by David Henning Aug 19, 2026
Color Us Curious
AxiLoop teases the 8-spool MC8, now just prove it exists.

There's no website yet, no real photos, and scarce details, but if you're planning to attend Formnext Asia next week, wander by the AxiLoop booth in Hall 15, Stand D193, and see if its “8-spool, 8-toolhead” MC8 is actually a thing. Shenzhen-based AxiLoop has been teasing the MC8 only on social media. It's said to be a 300 x 300 x 300-mm multicolor machine with automatic filament loading and unloading, app control, and a claimed 10x reduction in waste. So far, that's it. If it's a thing, we'll let you know.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Aug 18, 2026
Source: AxiLoop
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ANTINSKY Goes Big on FDM: 80 Production Lines and a Full Filament Portfolio

Known for its best-selling release films and resins, ANTINSKY is expanding its footprint in the 3D printing industry. With a new factory, the brand is transforming into a comprehensive, one-stop supplier for makers worldwide.

Aug 18, 2026
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Four Colors, Fun Size
Creality’s New SparkX i7 Nano Packs Four-Color Printing Into a $299 Package

Creality’s new Nano shrinks its multicolor setup by 37%, but sacrifices enclosed filament storage and support for flexible materials like TPU.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 18, 2026
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ABS-olutely, Sometimes.
ABS Filament Quick Guide: When to Use It & When Not To

ABS is a 3D printing classic for good reason: It’s tough, heat-resistant, affordable, and easy to smooth, paint, and drill. But with easier-to-print alternatives now available, when is ABS still the right choice?

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 17, 2026
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