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2x Faster Speed: Anker eufyMake E1 Update Unlocks Bidirectional Printing & More

Bidirectional printing, a guided design flow, and flexible ink arrive in a multitude of updates for Anker eufyMake's desktop UV printer.

Oct 15, 2026
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Zero Filament Was Harmed
New App Turns G-code Into Studio Product Photos, but We’d Still Like to See the Real Thing

We tested this new app that renders photorealistic images of 3D prints without actually printing them. Handy for sellers, perhaps less so for those of us who want to see what we're really downloading.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 15, 2026
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No More Glue? Researchers Find C-Shaped Joints Outperform Dovetails in PLA Prints

Testing three interlocking joint designs for PLA part strength, researchers find that the shape and size of a connection makes a big difference.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 15, 2026
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Ditch the Paintbrush: The Flashforge CJ270 Prints 10 Million Colors on Your Desk

This compact photopolymer printer deposits seven distinct resins, producing hyper-realistic gradients, skin tones, and clear accents.

Oct 14, 2026
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Resin the Bar
Formlabs Just Brought Industrial Resin Tech Down to $699 with New Form Studio 1

The professional 3D printing manufacturer is going after a new market with an affordable LCD printer, $29 resin, and a compact wash-and-cure station.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 14, 2026
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Orca Slicer Retraction Settings: How to Use Them for Cleaner Prints

Can’t seem to get a print right without stringing? The solution might lie with your retraction settings. Here is how to get them right.

by Gloria E. Magarotto Oct 14, 2026
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Prusa Steps Into Pellet 3D Printing with Prusament Pellets: Up to 60% Cheaper Than Filament

The company is offering the raw polymer pellets used to make its popular filament, opening up new possibilities for large-format printing and DIY filament experiments.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 14, 2026
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Snapmaker’s Innovation Fund Winners Include True Multi-Nozzle Printing, Expanded Firmware, and ACE Pro Compatibility for the U1

Some 66 projects community-built products and projects made it into Snapmaker's first consideration round for funding, with 20 selected for cash rewards.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 13, 2026
Prints at Both Ends
The global 3D printing market is booming again,

but the biggest winners are at opposite ends of the price spectrum. According to market research firm Context, overall global 3D printer revenues jumped 31% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by surging demand for affordable desktop printers (up 36%) and a recovery in high-end industrial machines (up 40%) fueled by aerospace and defense manufacturing. Mid-market machines are still getting squeezed, suggesting that increasingly capable budget machines are eating into demand for more expensive systems.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Oct 13, 2026
Source: Context
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Tested: The Best Cheap 3D Printing Services for Prototypes and One-Off Parts

From one-offs to small batches, these online services print your parts for less. Here’s how to weigh price against shipping and lead time.

Oct 13, 2026
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Dial It In
How & Why to Calibrate Your 3D Printer: A Step-By-Step Guide

Your printer might calibrate itself, or it might need calipers and an evening. Here is what to tune, in what order, and what every term means.

Oct 13, 2026
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The Creality K3 Aims to Cut Multicolor Waste by 85% with 5-Second Nozzle Swaps

Featuring four independent nozzle paths, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration, and physical CMYK color blending, the $849 Creality K3 targets the biggest bottlenecks in multicolor 3D printing.

Oct 13, 2026
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Filament Under Fire
Is Polymaker Liable for Ghost Guns? California Files First-of-Its-Kind Lawsuit

In one of the first tests of California's 2026 firearm law, San Diego County alleges Polymaker crossed the line into unlawful business practices by directly marketing its filament to DIY gun builders.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 13, 2026
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Scan New Territory
Bambu Lab Teases New S1 Handheld 3D Scanner

The 3D printing giant is entering the 3D scanning market. Could a simpler scan-to-print workflow be next?

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 12, 2026
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Print, Submerge, Save
3D Printing Saved the U.S. Navy $200,000 on a Complex Underwater Drone Test

By 3D printing a custom waterproof housing for under $1,000, Navy engineers bypassed an expensive submarine retrofit to deploy a drone directly through a torpedo tube.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 12, 2026
Weekend Poll
Last week's poll left a little room for ambiguity about how many 3D printers you might have.

Was that by design? Possibly. These polls roll weekly, and I need to plan ahead and leave myself room to maneuver, you know. I asked what happened to your first 3D printer, but not whether your setup simply grew. So tell me: how many 3D printers are you rocking these days?

by  Matthew Mensley Oct 11, 2026
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3D Printing Technology Guide
Complete Overview of All the Types of 3D Printers

Learn the seven main types and more than 20 subtypes of 3D printer technology, including FDM, SLS, MJF, SLA, SLM, and many more methods of additive manufacturing.

by Carolyn Schwaar Oct 10, 2026
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Not Just Black: Rosa3D’s Static-Safe PLA Ships in Tool Red, Yellow, and Lime Yellow

Rosa3D’s ESD filament now comes in more than black, and in a greater diversity of material type to suit different projects. Alongside PETG ESD, the Polish filament manufacturer now also sells PLA ESD.

by Matthew Mensley Oct 9, 2026
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Will It Blender?
Blender Tutorial for Beginners: Make a 3D Printable Model, With & Without AI

Blender is the best free CAD software programs out there, but it's not easy to master. Using AI as a co-pilot can get you from idea to model faster.

Oct 9, 2026
Less Waste, More Drama
Let the toolchanger showdown begin!

All3DP Senior Editor Matt pits the Snapmaker U1, Flashforge Creator 5, Bambu Lab H2C, Prusa XL, and Prusa CORE One+ Gen2 with INDX against each other to find out which prints fastest, wastes the least filament, and which machine deserves your money. His full comparison review coming soon to All3DP. And before you comment on our lab: We've just moved into a new office. We're working on it. Don't judge.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Oct 8, 2026
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