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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

Twenty printers tested and ranked, from $169 to the H2D.

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  • Best PETG filament
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  • Best ABS and ASA filament
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  • Tough and ABS-like
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Best Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

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  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

Type a prompt, get a printable model: the tools we tested, free tiers first.

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  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics

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University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics

Bastian Rapp and Jürgen Rühe received an ERC Synergy Grant for CHiC2PRINT, which aims to 3D print commercial…

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  • Best 3D printers
  • For beginners
  • Multicolor
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  • For kids and schools
  • For miniatures
  • Large format
All printer guides

Brands and compare

  • Bambu Lab lineup compared
  • Compare printers
  • Full color 3D printers
  • Large scale and industrial

Reviews

  • Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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Filament

  • Best PETG filament
  • Best PLA filament
  • Best TPU filament
  • Best ABS and ASA filament
  • Engineering filaments
  • Composite filaments
  • Flexible filaments
  • Bio filaments
All filament guides

Resin

  • For miniatures
  • Tough and ABS-like
  • Castable resin
  • Water-washable
  • Flexible resin
All resin guides

Accessories

  • Filament dryers
  • Printer enclosures
  • Wash and cure stations

Buyer guides

  • Small objects
  • Medium objects
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  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
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  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
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  • 3D modeling and CAD software

Print prep and control

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  • STL repair tools
  • Printer host and remote control

Reviews

  • Meshy Edit
  • Tripo H3.1
  • Meshy 7.1
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Start here

  • What is 3D printing?
  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Best printers for beginners

How it works

  • What is a 3D printer?
  • How does 3D printing work?
  • Types of 3D printing
  • Metal 3D printing

How-tos and glossary

  • 3D printing glossary
  • Food-safe 3D printing
  • Setting up a school program
  • Free 3D printable models
Black FridayNEW

Latest

  • University of Freiburg Researchers Win €10 Million ERC Grant for Volumetric 3D Printing of Commercial Plastics
  • Dutch Machine Builder Swaps a Welded Part for One Metal 3D Printed by K3D
  • InfiMech Takes MX and MX Pro Tool-Changing 3D Printers With Up to Eight Toolheads to Kickstarter
  • Snapmaker Launches Free Online Tool That Turns Photos Into Color Lithophanes for 3D Printers
  • Brazil’s State University of Londrina Installs Two Large 3D Printers for Construction
All news

Use cases

  • Dutch Machine Builder Swaps a Welded Part for One Metal 3D Printed by K3D
  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • OECHSLER Scales Carbon Lattice Production to 40 Printers Running Around the Clock
  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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Formnext 2026 Preview: What to See in Frankfurt

Formnext 2026 opens in Frankfurt on Tuesday 17 November. Most of the show is industrial, but there is plenty for desktop and prosumer... read more »

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Formnext 2026 Preview: What to See in Frankfurt

Stratasys to Unveil Serial Production 3D Printer at Formnext 2026

Stratasys will reveal a high-volume polymer production printer at Formnext 2026, plus the European debut of the F870 and tooling work from Toyota... read more »

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Stratasys to Unveil Serial Production 3D Printer at Formnext 2026

HP and Hyperion Partner to Scale Tungsten Carbide Binder Jet Printing

HP and Hyperion have signed a preferred partner deal to offer tungsten carbide parts printed on an HP Metal Jet S100 in Barcelona.

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HP and Hyperion Partner to Scale Tungsten Carbide Binder Jet Printing

TCT Shenzhen 2026 Draws 34,347 Visitors, Up 85 Percent on Its Last Edition

TCT Shenzhen 2026 closed on October 16 with 34,347 unique visitors over three days, up 85 percent on the previous edition, according to... read more »

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TCT Shenzhen 2026 Draws 34,347 Visitors, Up 85 Percent on Its Last Edition

Montana Tech Team 3D Prints Replica of Edmonia Lewis’s Death of Cleopatra

Montana Tech printed 115 PLA pieces over 1,150 hours to recreate Edmonia Lewis's long-lost 1876 marble statue for a Montana museum show.

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Montana Tech Team 3D Prints Replica of Edmonia Lewis’s Death of Cleopatra

Czech Designer Brings Ceramic Clay Printing to Maker Faire Brno

Jan Vítek of Brno University of Technology will teach ceramic clay extrusion at Maker Faire Brno, where soft clay still needs craft during... read more »

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Czech Designer Brings Ceramic Clay Printing to Maker Faire Brno

TCT Shenzhen 2026: Seven Highlights to Watch This October

TCT Shenzhen 2026 takes place at Shenzhen World from October 14 to 16 with, according to organizer TCT, more than 250 exhibitors, 80-plus... read more »

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TCT Shenzhen 2026: Seven Highlights to Watch This October

Colibrium Additive Launches M Line 4 x 1kW System for Aerospace and Defense Applications

Colibrium Additive has announced the commercial availability of its M Line 4 x 1 kW laser powder bed fusion system designed for non-reactive... read more »

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Colibrium Additive Launches M Line 4 x 1kW System for Aerospace and Defense Applications

HP Announces High-Temperature Filament 3D Printer and Expanded Metal Materials at Formnext 2025

HP Additive Manufacturing unveiled the HP IF 600HT industrial 3D printer at Formnext 2025, marking the company's entry into filament-based additive manufacturing. The... read more »

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HP Announces High-Temperature Filament 3D Printer and Expanded Metal Materials at Formnext 2025

Brose Deploys New Metal 3D Printer for Automotive Series Production

German automotive supplier Brose has installed a new metal 3D printer developed in collaboration with Farsoon Technologies. The system features an extended build... read more »

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Brose Deploys New Metal 3D Printer for Automotive Series Production

Fraunhofer Showcases High-Temperature Metal 3D Printing and Sustainable Booth Design at Formnext 2025

Fraunhofer IWU will present advances in laser powder bed fusion technology and sustainable exhibition design at Formnext 2025 in Frankfurt, November 18-21. The... read more »

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Fraunhofer Showcases High-Temperature Metal 3D Printing and Sustainable Booth Design at Formnext 2025

Architect Wins Dezeen Competition with Wave-like 3D Printed Installation

Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani has won the Shaping Water Competition with his installation "Harmonic Tides," which will be built at Clerkenwell Design Week this... read more »

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Architect Wins Competition with Wave-like 3D Printed Installation

Ancient Saudi Oasis Inspires New Line of Biodegradable 3D Printed Pots

A new exhibition at the AlUla Arts Festival showcases biodegradable 3D-printed pots that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. The collection, titled "Alwadiya:... read more »

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Ancient Saudi Oasis Inspires New Line of Biodegradable 3D Printed Pots

3D Printed Sculptures Blend Baroque and Sci-Fi in Czech Installation

Czech artist Matyáš Chochola has unveiled a new installation featuring twelve large-scale 3D printed concrete sculptures at the EPO1 Contemporary Art Center in... read more »

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3D Printed Sculptures Blend Baroque and Sci-Fi in Czech Installation

Giant Construction 3D Printer Can Build 3-Story Structures

Construction 3D printing company RIC Technology has introduced its latest printer model, the RIC-PRIMUS, capable of producing three-story structures. The new system can... read more »

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Giant Construction 3D Printer Can Build 3-Story Structures

Creality Debuts Creality Hi and Showcases Next-Gen Innovations at CES 2025

Creality made waves at CES 2025 by unveiling its latest advancements under the theme “Time-Tested, Future-Ready.” Among the highlights were the debut of... read more »

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Creality Debuts Creality Hi and Showcases Next-Gen Innovations at CES 2025

3D Printed Wood Waste and Japanese Joinery Create Innovative Pavilion

Japanese firm Mitsubishi Jisho Design has unveiled a new pavilion at Dubai Design Week 2024 that combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern 3D... read more »

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3D Printed Wood Waste and Japanese Joinery Create Innovative Pavilion

WAAM3D Introduces Large-Format RoboWAAM XP System at Formnext 2024

WAAM3D, a leader in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology, has unveiled its latest innovation, the RoboWAAM XP, at Formnext 2024. Designed for... read more »

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WAAM3D Introduces Large-Format RoboWAAM XP System at Formnext 2024

NIKE and Zellerfeld Introduce 3D Printed Air Max 1 ‘1000’ at ComplexCon 2024

NIKE and Zellerfeld have unveiled a reimagined version of the iconic Air Max 1, named the Air Max 1000, during ComplexCon 2024 in... read more »

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NIKE and Zellerfeld Introduce 3D Printed Air Max 1 ‘1000’ at ComplexCon 2024

Elegoo Introduces SatelLite, Its First All-in-One LCD Slicer, at Formnext 2024

At Formnext 2024, Elegoo expands its ecosystem with the introduction of Elegoo SatelLite, its first LCD slicing software. This new offering, alongside recent... read more »

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Elegoo Introduces SatelLite, Its First All-in-One LCD Slicer, at Formnext 2024

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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

~$379-$399
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Anycubic Photon Mono 4

~$219
  • The cheapest credible resin printer with 10K resolution on a 7-inch screen and a small…
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Fiberlogy PCTG

  • Most widely cited PCTG brand in European communities using Eastman Tritan copolyester,…
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Bambu Lab P1S

~$399
  • The enclosed CoreXY predecessor to the P2S, now discounted significantly, with a large…
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Anycubic Photon P1

~$699
  • A mid-range 14K MSLA resin printer with a ball-screw Z axis, heated vat, Wave Release f…
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Bambu Lab P2S + AMS 2 Pro

~$699 to $749
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Hatchbox ABS

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