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Sovol M1D promises seven-color printing with IDEX tool-changing setup

Sovol’s M1D pairs an IDEX setup with a tool changer to chase seven-color jobs, cleaner supports, and less purge waste. The catch is whether setup and calibration stay simpler than the workflow it replaces.

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Mostly printed Encore squeezes CoreXY performance into a tiny frame

Encore turns a mostly printed CoreXY into a compact lesson in motion systems, showing why small printers still teach big-machine habits.

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Hackaday test pits Stratasys ABS against Bambu Lab performance

A $200 head-to-head shows when Stratasys ABS earns its keep and when a tuned Bambu Lab setup closes the gap on speed, heat, and toughness.

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How to embed magnets in 3D prints without ruining them

Magnets can make prints snap shut and modular, but one bad cavity, loose fit, or wrong bed setup can wreck the part or the printer.

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Hawaii startup 3D-prints Navy boat hull from basalt fiber and volcanic rock

A Hawaii startup turned basalt fiber and recycled PETG into a six-meter Navy RHIB hull, aiming to replace molds, shipyards and long supply lines.

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Prusa launches browser tool for shaded multicolor 3D prints

Prusa’s new browser app lets multicolor parts fake painted depth, so display models can look finished before a brush ever touches them.

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Prusa firmware update tightens security with signed images and fewer privileges

Prusa’s latest firmware didn’t promise faster prints. It tightened the trust chain instead, with a vendor-signed image and fewer privileges for USB and Klipper components.

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All3DP tests AI image-to-model tools for printable meshes

All3DP’s latest AI mesh test says the real win is cleaner printable geometry, not instant magic. Meshy, Tripo, and Hi3D still need cleanup before the slicer.

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Leftover Prusa MK4S parts become a top-mounted spool holder

A pile of MK4S leftovers becomes a top-mounted spool holder that solves the real pain of side access on enclosed CoreXY printers.

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Hackaday tests sealing methods for watertight FDM prints

Hackaday’s seal test boils watertight FDM down to one question: use slicer fixes when you can, and reach for coatings when pressure or geometry will beat the print.

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Prusa First-Layer Calibration Guide Simplifies Nozzle-to-Bed Setup for Reliable 3D Prints

Prusa has published a concise First Layer Calibration walkthrough that shows how to set nozzle-to-bed distance and achieve robust first layers, tackling one of the most common causes of failed prints. The practical, step-by-step advice covers the built-in calibration wizard and manual Live Adjust Z, visual diagnostics, sheet-specific offsets, and when to recalibrate, helping makers reduce wasted filament and time.

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Stick Tech patent targets easier 3D print removal

A new Stick Tech patent pushes print removal toward controlled flex, aiming to cut scraping, damage, and finger-sore cleanup from everyday FFF workflows.

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old 3D printer becomes a vinyl cutter with custom blade mount

A dead printer can cut again. Swap the hot end for a drag knife, tune the offset, and you’ve got a cheap shop tool for decals, masks, and stencils.

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new gel-suspended 3D printing technique creates intricate shapes without supports

Gel-suspended printing is chasing the pain points desktop makers know too well: support scars, failed overhangs, and awkward orientations.

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Prusa launches ColorMix, bringing calibrated filament blending to EasyPrint

Prusa’s ColorMix turns a small spool set into dozens of blended tones, with a calibrated model that beats naive RGB mixing and lands in PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint.

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All3DP updates guide to choosing the right 3D printer build surface

The right build plate can save a print before the first layer fails, and the wrong one can turn PETG, nylon, and TPU into a cleanup job.

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Infrared nozzle preheating boosts PEI print strength without huge chambers

Infrared nozzle preheating could make PEI printing stronger and flatter without a giant heated chamber. That pushes ULTEM-class parts closer to advanced desktop machines.

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All3DP updates recycling guide for 3D print waste and scraps

All3DP's updated guide turns the scrap bin into a sorting job, pointing makers to nine realistic recycling paths for failed prints, supports, spools, and mixed plastics.

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Peopoly’s Giga 800 brings industrial pellet printing to $15,000

Peopoly’s Giga 800 pushes pellet-fed big-format printing to $15,000, pairing an 800 mm cube build volume with a price that undercuts most industrial rivals.

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Hackaday Maker Builds Cheap Homebrew Tool Changer for 3D Printers

A cheap homebrew tool changer could turn a desktop printer into a true multi-material machine, but the real question is whether the wear and tuning are worth it.

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Choosing PLA, PETG, ABS Filaments with Practical Settings for Hobbyists

PLA remains the beginner default for hobby 3D printing; practical temperature, bed and safety tips help newcomers avoid warping, jams and poor extrusion.

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MatterHackers filament hub cuts guesswork from printing and finishing

MatterHackers maintains practical filament guides covering PLA, PETG, ABS, Nylon, TPU and blends to help pick materials and solve printing issues. Use the pages for setup, adhesion and finishing tips.

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All3DP updates temperature-tower guide for Bambu, Prusa and Orca users

A temperature tower is still the fastest way to stop wasting filament on guesswork, and All3DP’s update makes it easier for Bambu, Prusa and Orca users.

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Prusa patent adds three-stage nozzle cleaning for cleaner starts

Prusa’s new patent could turn nozzle cleanup into a built-in start-up routine, using a shearer, brush and parking surface before the first layer ever begins.

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Snapmaker backs FullSpectrum color mixing with open-source slicer support

Snapmaker brought FullSpectrum in-house, betting open-source slicer support can make multicolor printing feel less like a purge test and more like a normal workflow.

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FlashForge and Meshy link slicer workflow for AI 3D printing

FlashForge folded Meshy into Flash Studio so Creator 5 users can go from text or image to a multicolor print without exporting files. The catch: it speeds concepting, but cleanup still matters.

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3DPrinting.com Guide Ranks Free Model Repositories as Workflow Essentials

The best free model source is now a workflow choice, not a file dump. Pick the repo that cuts failed prints, license headaches, and slicer surprises.

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All3DP Guide Helps Makers 3D Print Flyable Drones

A printed drone only flies if you treat it like flight hardware: keep it light, pick the right filament, and build for crashes, not just shelf appeal.

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All3DP roundup points Warhammer fans to top printable model sources

All3DP’s refreshed Warhammer STL roundup points you toward safer, better file sources while the official Warhammer ecosystem keeps tightening the line between fan prints and sanctioned play.

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Prusa's buyer FAQ simplifies desktop FFF printing for new makers

Prusa centralizes practical how-to guidance for beginners, covering materials, setups, slicer presets, first prints and safety. It helps new makers choose gear and avoid common pitfalls.

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