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What a Relief
Bambu Lab Reliefs are Better Now, No Longer ‘Experimental’ Feature

The tool, which can turn a picture into a "gallery-worthy relief", now yields smoother and sharper results, so long as users follow a few recommendations for image selection.

by Adam Kohut Apr 14, 2025
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Print, Repeat
Ottomat3D Debuts its Automatic Print Bed Management System at Rapid + TCT

The new company plans to offer open-source print bed automation system following a Kickstarter.

by Gabriel Boyd Apr 14, 2025
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See Who'll Be There for You
Pivot to a Friendly Door Peephole Frame

How you doin'? Looking for a decor piece that illustrates why you're the best at the Friends round of the pub quiz? This design might be your home's lobster.

by Moira Daly Apr 14, 2025
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From the Factory
3D Printing at Scale: When Does Additive Manufacturing Make Sense for Mass Production?

Explore the pros & cons of 3D printing for mass production manufacturing, who's using it today, and where to get your volumes 3D printed.

Apr 14, 2025
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Master Tinkercad's Latest Novel Tool
Tinkercad Sketch Workspace Tutorial

Tired of working with basic shapes? Check out how to create customized designs to match your creativity with Tinkercad's Sketch Workspace!

by Pranav Parthasarathy Venkatakrishnan Apr 13, 2025
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PLA, ABS, or PETG – Which One Should You Use?
PLA vs ABS vs PETG: The Main Differences

Among 3D printing filaments, PLA, ABS, and PETG are the most popular choices. See the sides to the PLA vs. ABS vs. PETG debate!

by Shayon Khaled Apr 13, 2025
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Classic Cubic Calibration
Troubleshoot Your 3D Printer with an XYZ Calibration Cube

Wonky tolerances or other issues? 3D print a calibration cube and follow our guide on XYZ calibration cube troubleshooting.

Apr 12, 2025
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Fragile: Keep Dry
How to Dry Filament: PLA, ABS, Nylon & More

Moisture from the air can easily ruin your 3D printer filament, meaning it can also ruin your prints. Find out how to properly dry filament!

Apr 12, 2025
Titanium Drones
"The cat is out of the bag,

3D printing, additive manufacturing is exploding across our army," said U.S Lt. Gen. Christopher Mohan at a recent symposium where he showed off 3D printed titanium drone parts. The Army is printing ten 20-pound drones a week, Mohan told Breaking Defense, with the possibility of scaling to 10,000 a month. "We're ready to pay a premium for readiness."

by  Carolyn Schwaar Apr 12, 2025
Source: U.S. Army Materiel Command
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Creality Reveals K2 & K2 Pro 3D Printers at Rapid + TCT

Announced as part of the company's anniversary livestream in Detroit, the printers will seemingly bracket the K2 Plus to make up the K2 series lineup.

by Adam Kohut Apr 11, 2025
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Creativity in the Limelight
Designer Spotlight: Ján Benian (Thorin Oakenshield)

With over 200 models shared on Printables, Ján Benian (a.k.a. Thorin Oakenshield) is quite the prolific designer. Read all about him!

by Moira Daly Apr 11, 2025
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Best in Show
Top 3D Printers Launched at Rapid + TCT 2025

3D printer manufacturers unveiled their newest printers to the American audience at this major event. Although the crowds were thin, the printers did not disappoint.

Apr 11, 2025
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Parts On-Demand
Best Metal 3D Printing Services: Our 10 Top Picks

Our updated guide to top metal 3D printing services to help you order everything from stainless steel tools to gold jewelry to copper heatsinks.

Apr 11, 2025
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Show and Sell
Bambu Lab Shows the H2D at Rapid + TCT

With the company's latest printer on display for the first time in North America, Bambu Lab's Detroit booth showcases its latest products.

by Shawn Frey Apr 10, 2025
Create It With Copper
Is copper the latest frontier of metal 3D printing?

Applications for 3D printing in pure copper and copper alloys are skyrocketing as more metal 3D printers can handle this tricky metal for both large and tiny parts. At Rapid + TCT we found copper galore, including this optimized copper print at the 3D Systems booth.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Apr 10, 2025
Source: All3DP
AI to Model
There will be no sweaty feet in this airy

Multi Jet Fusion 3D printed clog from HP, which is a demonstration print of the company's enticing new AI Text-to-3D software solution we found on demo at Rapid + TCT 2025. Ask it what you want to print. More to come here at All3DP.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Apr 10, 2025
Source: All3DP
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Expert Tracker
Revopoint Launches Trackit Markerless 3D Scanning System

Revopoint's upcoming combo 3D scanning system does away with markers by using optical tracking from a base station.

by Shawn Frey Apr 9, 2025
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AM Software Trends
As 3D Printer Hardware Sales Stagnate, 3D Printing Software Is Expected to Boom

A new report from Additive Manufacturing Research finds revenue from 3D printing software is expected to nearly triple in the next 10 years. Here's what you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger Apr 9, 2025
Get Elegood
Elegoo is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a design contest.

Anyone can enter "Ten for Elegoods" until May 20 with either a 3D model or 2D sketch. Sketches should be of "what can define Elegoo. Such as original sketches including stickers, emojis, badges, T-shirts, hats, mascots, etc." while 3D models should be "of a time capsule or the items inside that can define Elegoo. Such as miniature of flagship products, sticky notes, coins or tokens, toys or small collectibles, mascots, brand culture items, etc."

Entrants have a chance to win 3D printers like the new Centauri Carbon, and cash prizes up to $1,000.

by  Shawn Frey Apr 9, 2025
Who's at Rapid + TCT
Bambu Lab targets pros at North America's largest 3D printing expo.

All3DP is at Rapid + TCT, which kicked off yesterday! One of the largest booths belonged to Bambu Lab, showcasing its H2D and X1E FDM 3D printers for businesses. For full coverage of new printers launched at the event, visit All3DP's Rapid + TCT special coverage.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Apr 9, 2025
Source: All3DP
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