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Japanese Maker Shares Meshfuse 3D Printed Screen Stencil for FDM Printers

A free MakerWorld file from AN turns an FDM printer into a mesh-fused screen-printing stencil maker, with real limits on detail and plate size.

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Entry-Level 3D Printers Drive Market Rebound in Q1 2025

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Iran studies Ukraine’s 3D-printed drone tactics for asymmetric warfare

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Gantry-Mounted Nozzle Primer Redirects Prime Waste Off the Build Plate

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Eplus3D launches ultra-large metal printer for parts over 3 meters

Eplus3D’s EP-M3050 pushes metal powder-bed fusion past three meters, making one-piece printing a real option for parts that used to be split and bolted together.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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3D Printing Hardens Cast Parts Only Where Wear Hits Hardest

Metal gets added only where cast parts wear hardest, and that narrow reinforcement window shows makers how hybrid manufacturing extends life without printing whole parts.

Jamie Taylor5m read

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California 3D-Printed ADU Uses Fire-Resistant Materials to Boost Safety

A fire-resistant 3D-printed ADU in Walnut showed how concrete walls, steel roof parts and hardened vents can cut wildfire fuel.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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NC State composite self-heals delamination, could extend lifespans centuries

NC State’s self-healing composite has passed 1,000 repair cycles, a lab milestone that could one day make printed functional parts far less disposable.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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3D Printed WHASER Drone System Measures Humpback Whales in Iceland

A 170-gram 3D-printed WHASER unit helped measure more than 115 humpback whales in Iceland, turning a field idea into a drone-ready tool.

Sam Ortega2m read

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SUNLU and Inslogic unveil ten-spool filament moisture cabinet at RAPID + TCT

SUNLU’s FilaDC i10 turns filament drying into a ten-spool cabinet, aiming at makers who want one dry home for PLA, PETG, TPU and nylon.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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Entry-Level 3D Printers Drive Market Rebound in Q1 2025

Budget printers are pulling 3D printing out of its slump, and that should mean fiercer competition, faster feature trickle-down, and better buying windows for home users.

Sam Ortega5m read

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Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon multicolor upgrade nears release after long delay

Centauri Carbon owners finally have a real sign Canvas is close: Elegoo says the hardware is done and firmware tuning is the last hurdle.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Stratasys embeds trinckle software, simplifying 3D printed fixture design

Stratasys has folded trinckle’s fixturemate into GrabCAD Print Pro, cutting fixture design from days to minutes and opening the workflow to non-CAD users.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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SPE and 3DSHQ expand 3D printer grants for schools

Akron schools are getting eight FlashForge Adventurer 5M Pro machines plus training, logistics and tech support, turning a printer grant into a ready-to-run classroom setup.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Tom Stanton’s 3D-Printed Supercapacitor Plane Maximizes Flight Time

Tom Stanton’s latest plane is a masterclass in ultra-lightweight design: 3D-printed parts, tissue paper, and a single 10 F supercapacitor turn cranking into 45 seconds aloft.

Sam Ortega5m read

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Cornell Develops Underwater 3D Printing to Repair Harbor Infrastructure

Cornell's underwater concrete printer could let crews patch harbors without dewatering sites, and the team was racing DARPA toward a March arch demo.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Iran studies Ukraine’s 3D-printed drone tactics for asymmetric warfare

Iran studied 300-plus Ukrainian war articles as 3D-printed parts and cheap drones turned desktop fabrication into battlefield supply. Kyiv now lists 170-plus domestic components.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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Gantry-Mounted Nozzle Primer Redirects Prime Waste Off the Build Plate

A rotating gantry wheel could end the ritual of scraping prime lines off the bed, shifting start-up waste away from the print surface on open-frame FFF machines.

Jamie Taylor4m read

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UltiMaker becomes exclusive Americas distributor for Tectonic-3D filaments

UltiMaker's Americas deal should make Tectonic-3D filaments easier to buy, with 10 print profiles already in place and premium pricing likely.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Snapmaker launches curated model library to showcase U1 toolchanger

Snapmaker put 30 curated models in front of U1 buyers, turning Orca and the app into a first-print path instead of a scavenger hunt.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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3DMakerPro teases affordable modular Turtle scanner for hobby makers

3DMakerPro’s Turtle tease points at a modular scanner that could make reverse engineering and print-from-scan work cheaper and easier for home makers.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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RAPID 2026 heads to Boston with major 3D printing innovations

Elegoo’s Jupiter 2 finally launched in Boston, while Stratasys, PanOptimization and Additive Assurance pointed to faster, safer print workflows that could reach smaller shops next.

Jamie Taylor3m read

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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.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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3D Printed Kei Truck Blends Hoverboard Motors and Salvaged Parts

Victor’s 1:3 kei truck used hoverboard motors, printer salvages, and RP2040 boards to roll into Anime Los Angeles, where it won Best Prop before crashing into a wall.

Nina Kowalski2m read

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HP launches compact MJF 1200, bringing industrial 3D printing to workshops

HP’s new MJF 1200 pushes Multi Jet Fusion into workshop territory, with a sub-$60,000 entry point and a matching on-demand service for shops that only need parts, not a machine.

Sam Ortega2m read

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Raise3D B520 targets SLS finishing, automating powder cleanup for users

Raise3D’s $10,000 B520 put SLS cleanup in the spotlight, taking aim at the messy finishing step that often slows nylon parts far more than printing itself.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Bambu Studio 2.5.3 adds Color Mixer Studio for blended multicolor prints

Bambu Studio 2.5.3 turned filament colors into a slicer trick, mixing two or three materials to create new shades, gradients, and cleaner multicolor displays.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Hackaday Spotlights Full Spectrum 3D Printing, Expanding Hobby Color Options

Four filaments can now yield 39 colors, and the real shift is that software is starting to do the color work once reserved for pricey hardware.

Nina Kowalski6m read

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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.

Sam Ortega6m read

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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.

Jamie Taylor2m read

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Anycubic draws hobbyists with faster multicolor printing and larger resin machines

Anycubic is pushing multicolor FDM and larger resin in one move, with the Kobra X and Photon P1 Max aimed at the workflow bottlenecks hobbyists feel every day.

Jamie Taylor5m read

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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.

Jamie Taylor6m read

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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.

Jamie Taylor2m read