Mammoth 3D Printing
How do you 3D print a woolly mammoth? One piece at a time.

A three-meter tall, five-meter long woolly mammoth skeleton replica just debuted at the National Museum in Cardiff, Wales. 3D printed by Replicate 3D on Modix large-scale 3D printers, we believe, using 3D scans of real bones found in the region.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Mar 23, 2025
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Put Your Lack Into It!
Ikea Lack 3D Printer Enclosure: How to Make Your Own

If your 3D printer enclosure lacks luster or you don't have one at all, learn how to make your very own Ikea 3D printer enclosure!

by Nicholas Anna Mar 23, 2025
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Rapid + TCT 2025
All the New 3D Printers at Rapid + TCT 2025

More than a dozen 3D printers have launched since the last Rapid +TCT Expo in June 2024. Here's your list of the latest to check out at this year's event.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 23, 2025
Loop-de-Loop
It's not your Grandpa's train set.

Designing and 3D printing functional model roller coasters is a hobby for the truly thrill-obsessed, involving hundreds of hours in CAD software, 3D printing, and painting, but the results, like this one from the engineer behind LTS Coasters, are a giant leap from the oval locomotive tracks of yesteryear.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Mar 23, 2025
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The Secret Sauce Behind a Perfect First Layer
Mesh Bed Leveling – Simply Explained

Get a smooth, even first layer with mesh bed leveling. We explain the leveling process and show you how to implement it yourself!

Mar 22, 2025
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Born in the U.S.A.
American-Made 3D Printers, 20+ Leading U.S. Brands

It's never been more important to think about where your 3D printer is manufactured and how accessible spare parts and materials will be. Looking to manufacture in the U.S.? Get a 3D printer that's American made.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 22, 2025
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Creativity in the Limelight
Designer Spotlight: Tim Ellis (Fyrby Additive)

Wondering how Tim Ellis from Fyrby Additive creates practical and stunning designs? Read all about him in our Designer Spotlight!

by Moira Daly Mar 21, 2025
Print to Order
American Manufacturers: Velo3D will print it for you!

Velo3D, the Calif.-based metal 3D printer manufacturer, just launched a 3D printing service to offer American companies the type of complex aerospace, energy, and manufacturing metal components that they may soon have difficulty getting from their Chinese manufacturing partners. Velo3D says its Rapid Production Solutions enables rapid iterations and scaling without the significant capital investment.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2025
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A Family of FDMs
UltiMaker 3D Printers Compared: S8, S7, S5 & Factor 4

With the recent launch of the UltiMaker S8, the company’s Factor 4 in 2024, and the S7 in 2023, you may be wondering: What’s the difference between all of these UltiMakers?

Mar 20, 2025
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Made in Germany
Bosch’s $6M Metal 3D Printing Gamble

Speed, precision, flexibility, and energy efficiency are among the reasons for the massive infusion of capital into metal 3D printing, says Bosch. There's a brand new Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600, too.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2025
UL94 V-0 Flammability
Putting the fire out.

As 3D printing resin applications grow more popular with electronics manufacturers, flame retardancy is a must. And nothing shows it off like setting your parts on fire! Micro 3D printer manufacturer Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) just launched a new flame-retardant resin.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2025
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Printers You Truly Own
These DIY 3D Printers Are Keeping Open Source Alive

Open-source 3D printers offer users customizability and performance unlike many commercially available printers. Read on for our top picks!

by Gedeon Ang Mar 19, 2025
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SLS is More
SLS 3D Printer Buyer’s Guide 2025

The complete updated buyer's guide to desktop and industrial SLS 3D printers. Plus, learn about SLS technology, SLS 3D printing services, applications, and materials.

Mar 19, 2025
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Second Orbit
Elegoo To Reveal Jupiter 2 3D Printer at Rapid + TCT

Almost no details are available at this point, although we suspect the resin machine will double down on the original Jupiter’s focus on size and speed.

by Adam Kohut Mar 18, 2025
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Drive By
Bambu Lab’s H2D Appears to Have the A1 Quick-Swap Mechanism & Unfixed Hot Ends

The first of Bambu Lab's teaser images has been released, giving us a peek inside the highly-anticipated machine's print head.

by Shawn Frey Mar 18, 2025
Bambu Lab's much-maligned security update came into effect last week.

Billed by the company as "Authorization Control for Enhanced Security", update 1.08.05 was at the center of a massive January controversy. Initially, the update was meant to be released January 23, but was delayed with no public release date.

If you want to integrate Bambu Lab functions outside of those printers in "developer mode", which enables an MQTT channel, it might be helpful to follow the company's new integration guide.

by  Shawn Frey Mar 18, 2025
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Save Money on Pro CAD Software
SketchUp 2025: Free Download of the Full Version

Looking for a full version of SketchUp 2025 to download for free? Check out our article to see what your options are.

by Shawn Frey Mar 18, 2025
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Color Me Amazed
Top Full-Color 3D Printing Services for Lifelike Color Prints

3D print yourself, your dog, or product prototypes in full color at these 3D printing services that specialize in lifelike 3D printing.

by Jillian Veader Mar 18, 2025
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Core Memory
Prusa Core One Review: Tinkerer’s Choice

Prusa's new enclosed CoreXY 3D printer is a more open, modifiable, and repairable solution at a competitive price.

by Shawn Frey Mar 17, 2025
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H2D Day
Bambu Lab Sets H2D 3D Printer Reveal Date

After a leaky start, the H2D will finally get some official light, when we'll be able to accurately report on the dual-extrusion machine's features and specs.

by Adam Kohut Mar 17, 2025
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