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What's in a Name?
Creality Also Announced a ‘Metrology Grade’ 3D Scanner This Week

The CR-Scan Otter and CR-Scan Raptor, available now, cover diverse object sizes and scan qualities. Both debuted at the company's 10th anniversary showcase.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 11, 2024
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Return of the BlackBerry Thumb
This 3D Printable Mod Gives Your Android a Physical Keyboard

The Fairberry DIY phone mod taps the Crackberry era to bring the clicky clack of a physical keyboard to (some) Android devices today.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 11, 2024
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It Can't C
AnkerMake M5C ‘Headless’ 3D Printer Price Discounted to $239

For a limited time, AnkerMake's single-button high-speed M5C 3D printer is a bargain.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 9, 2024
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Another One
Creality Debuts New Printer, Multicolor Unit, Scanners, and More

It's products galore for the company's tenth birthday announcement.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 9, 2024
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Throwin' Shade
See the Great American Eclipse in Style With a Quick 3D Printable Pinhole Viewer

Even a hearty squint won’t protect you from the furious ball that is the sun. So print a pinhole paddle, instead.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 8, 2024
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Fool Me Once
ICYMI: April Fools’ Day 2024 in 3D Printing

AI features heavily in this year’s roundup, with 3D printers making restaurant reservations and AI as the panacea to all supply chain woes two examples of 3D printing companies just goofin’ around.

by Matthew Mensley Apr 2, 2024
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All-Singing, All-Dancing
The Best 3-In-1 3D Printers

Combining the benefits of a 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC cutter into a benchtop form factor, these are the Best 3-In-1 machines you can currently purchase.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 30, 2024
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The Legend Goes On
Print the Legend is Ten Years Old: Here’s What’s Happened Since

We recap the 2014 Netflix documentary, Print the Legend, and look at the key events and players (and talk to some of them) that have shaped desktop 3D printing before and, likely, beyond.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 28, 2024
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We CNC What They Did There
Sienci Labs Launches Most ‘Effective Value’ AltMill CNC Machine

Defined by the maximum ROI potential it offers, the AltMill presents a speed and sturdiness upgrade on the company’s popular LongMill machine.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 27, 2024
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Making Waves
Coast Runner Kickstarter Campaign Terminated, Relaunches on IndieGoGo

Claims of policy breaches regarding the disclosure of AI usage and reselling of third-party products underline Kickstarter’s decision to close the campaign. Coast Runner has responded with a relaunch on a rival crowdfunding platform.

by Matthew Mensley Mar 1, 2024
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Ghost to Coast
Coast Runner Kickstarter Campaign Promises to Make Metal CNC as Easy as 3D Printing

In addition to a jazzy colorscheme, the Coast Runner CR-1 offers three-axis metal CNC machining in a compact footprint, plus the promise of Thingiverse-like simplicity for project files.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 27, 2024
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Play with the Big Boys
Best Large Resin 3D Printers: Our 3 Best Picks

Looking for a resin printer with a large build volume? Check out our picks to find the best large resin 3D printer for your home or business.

Feb 16, 2024
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Look Ma, No Cables!
True Wireless 3D Scanning for Less than $2K – Hands-On Review of the Revopoint Miraco

We go hands-on with the Revopoint Miraco, a handheld 3D scanner that tries, and in many ways succeeds, to do it all.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 15, 2024
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Touchy Subject
BTT Shares More Detail About the Panda Touch, Addresses Potential Security Update Incompatibilities

A kerfuffle involving potential security updates, yet-to-happen Bambu Lab API access, and the huge news that the Panda Touch can also be a Klipper Touch should you so wish, marks a messy product launch for BigTreeTech.

by Matthew Mensley Feb 12, 2024
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CNC Champions
The Best CNC Routers – Buyer’s Guide

Looking for the right desktop CNC machine can be tricky. Here’s an overview of the best CNC routers big, small, multidimensional, and everything in between.

Feb 6, 2024
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End of the Line
AnkerMake Pulls Plug on V6 Multicolor Add-on, to Refund Backers

Long in development and three times delayed, AnkerMake has announced it is canceling development of the V6 Color Engine and will compensate backers that pledged for its creation.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 19, 2024
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Fire the Laser
The Best Laser Cutters – Buyer’s Guide

Check out our buyer's guide to find the best laser cutter for your needs. Plus, an introduction to laser cutting, services, and materials.

Dec 15, 2023
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The Goldilocks Zone
The Best Medium-Sized 3D Printers

We’ve compared the features of our favorite medium-sized FDM 3D printers to help you find something that’s not too big, not too small – but just right.

Nov 30, 2023
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Play Stations
The Best Toy 3D Printers

Often inexpensive, always fun; a toy 3D printer can be for so much more than Christmas. We've been testing new and top toy 3D printers to find the best value this holiday season.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 24, 2023
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Arco-type
Phrozen Quietly Revealed Its First FDM Printer at Formnext

There were some small surprises to be found between the glamorous, big-money booths of Formnext. We caught up with Ray Wu, Phrozen CEO, for a chat about the Arco, Phrozen’s debut filament 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley Nov 17, 2023
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