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Additive Metallurgy
Best Metal 3D Printers in 2026: Systems to Know by Budget, Technology & Use Case

Our decision maker’s guide to the best metal 3D printers for small parts, batch manufacturing, and aerospace & defense. Plus, a metal 3D printing tech primer.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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What Is the Price of a Metal 3D Printer These Days?

Understand the spectrum of metal 3D printer prices, from entry-level technology to hidden expenses and on-demand service options.

by Nutan Jaeger
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Top Metal Method
The Complete Guide to SLM 3D Printing / Metal LPBF

SLM / LPBF metal 3D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing. We cover how it works, the best printers, case studies, and printing services.

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Additive Metallurgy
Spend Under $10K on a Printer and Still 3D Print Strong Metal Parts

Metal 3D printing on your desktop FDM is challenging, but here's how it actually works and the strength you can expect.

by Nutan Jaeger
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The World’s Most Expensive 3D Printers in 2025

What type of 3D printer can you get for nearly $1M and what do they do? Find out in our guide to the most expensive 3D printers.

by All3DP
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Metal FDM
Quick Start Guide to 3D Printing with Metal Filament

Solid metal parts at a fraction of the cost compared to industrial metal 3D printing methods. Learn how to 3D print with metal filament in our updated guide.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Best Online CNC Machining Services with Instant Quotes

Our updated guide to top CNC machining services helps you order everything from quality brackets and molds to custom fasteners and fittings, faster than ever.

by Jonny Edge
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The Reality of 3D Printing Aluminum: What You Need to Know Before You Start

From aerospace-grade alloys to the hidden hurdles of metal FDM, discover why printing with aluminum is no longer just for industrial giants—and the critical steps you need to get it right.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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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.

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Directed Energy Deposition (DED) Metal 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide

This 3D printing process melts metal powder or wire as it's deposited to repair or manufacture a wide range of parts.

by Nick Loth
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Coils to Conductors
The Complete Guide to Copper 3D Printing

3D printing with pure copper and space-age copper alloys is possible with a range of metal 3D printers and services. Check out our updated guide.

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3D Printing Brass
Quick Start Guide to Brass 3D Printing

From jewelry to pipe fittings, 3D printing in this versatile material is a challenge that new technology and material options are now addressing.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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More Accessible Metal
How to 3D Print Metal: 10 Ways

For professionals and hobbyists, metal 3D printing has never been more accessible. Find the way to 3D print metal that works best for your application.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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3D Printing's Favorite Metal
Unlocking Titanium 3D Printing

Get the latest insights into titanium 3D printing technology, material powders, printers, and services. Learn all you need to know!

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Stunning Bronze 3D Prints Are Just a Step Away: A Quick Start Guide

No bronze trophy, statue, or jewelry is out of reach with the various ways to 3D print solid bronze or bronze-looking 3D prints.

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10 MJF 3D Printing Services We Recommend

Our recommendations for MJF 3D printing services include regional and global providers that print parts using HP Multi Jet Fusion technology.

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Make More Metal
The Genius Way to Print Metal on a Sub-$30K Sinterit Lisa X or Formlabs Fuse SLS

How Cold Metal Fusion turns more brands of SLS machines into real metal production tools — without the six-figure price tag.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Precious Metal Printing
How to 3D Print Silver Jewelry & Sell It (Without Shapeways)

Want to design and 3D print and sell your own silver jewelry? There are a growing number of service options online.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Electron Beam Melting (EBM 3D Printing) – The Complete Guide

This specialized metal 3D printing process is the tool of choice for medical, industrial, and military applications.

by Nick Loth
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Plastic & Metal
Your Polymer SLS 3D Printer Can Now Print Metal Parts

Printer makers collaborate with Headmade Materials on printing metal in standard selective laser sintering 3D printers.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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