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A new recoater lets University of Turku researchers place three metal powders in one layer, starting with parts for plasma generator hardware.
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Illustrator Nico Meyer split a whale into dozens of resin printed parts, then sanded, painted and lit them into one mixed-media sculpture.
Weta Workshop built Alexander Skarsgård’s wicker husband costume from 50 laser-sintered elastomer pieces on a spandex suit, with no real straw involved.
Marco Franzon's open-source print3d plugin has AI agents model parts in Blender from a photo or idea, check them and slice them in... read more »
Startup Nebula has shown an early 3D printed motor stator from its multi-material inkjet Fabricator, though the clip shows no rotor or test... read more »
NTU Singapore researchers have made nontoxic photoinitiators that could replace TPO and BAPO, resin ingredients now being banned in the EU.
Singapore University of Technology and Design researchers have 3D printed polymer color routers that steer light to sensor pixels instead of absorbing it.
MIT and Tianjin University software embeds sensors in 3D printed hinges. The objects can sense motion along up to three axes.
Revopoint launches two scanner lines on October 22: the RANGE 3 Series, two lightweight wide-field scanners from $369 now on pre-order, and MIRACO... read more »
Milan researchers blended peptides from okara, a soybean by-product, into biodegradable polycaprolactone, and the blend kept its healing activity once printed.
CNC Kitchen YouTuber Stefan Hermann's free ScanRuler tool now lets an artificial intelligence agent rebuild 3D scans as editable, parametric design models.
Hands-on tests of the printers and scanners worth your money.
Verdict: A genuinely beginner-friendly enclosed laser that delivers real results on day one, but the camera setup is opaque and the autofocus has a blind spot that can cost you a project.
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$647
Price at time of review
Laser engraver Creality Falcon A1C
A genuinely beginner-friendly enclosed laser that delivers real results on day one, but the camera setup is opaque…
$647
Verdict: Meshy 7 reliably turns character drawings into printable, recognizable multicolor pawns, though edge cases like multi-view disagreement and color segmentation still require human intervention.
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AI 3D modeling tool Meshy 7
Meshy 7 reliably turns character drawings into printable, recognizable multicolor pawns, though edge cases like multi-view disagreement and…
Verdict: The MetroY Pro improves on the MetroX with faster scanning speeds, wireless mobility, and better results on difficult surfaces, though texture merging remains limited.
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$1,495.00
Price at time of review
3D scanner Revopoint MetroY Pro
The MetroY Pro improves on the MetroX with faster scanning speeds, wireless mobility, and better results on difficult…
$1,495.00
Verdict: The Revopoint MetroX delivers metrology-grade accuracy with versatile blue laser and structured light scanning modes, though it takes practice to master and lacks built-in measurement tools.
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3D scanner Revopoint MetroX
The Revopoint MetroX delivers metrology-grade accuracy with versatile blue laser and structured light scanning modes, though it takes…
Best for beginners
Verdict: A capable and affordable resin printer that delivers successful prints on the first attempt, suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike.
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~$269
Resin 3D printer Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
A capable and affordable resin printer that delivers successful prints on the first attempt, suitable for beginners and…
~$269
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A category-by-category ranking of the best 3D printers you can buy right now, tracking every significant printer launch across all major categories.
Every resin 3D print needs washing to remove surface resin and UV curing to fully harden the model. A dedicated wash and cure station handles both steps automatically.
Finding the best PLA filament in 2026 is less about avoiding bad spools and more about matching the right grade to what you print.
Composite filaments add a reinforcing filler to a thermoplastic base, shifting printed parts toward sharper stiffness, matte surfaces, and reduced warping.
A beginner 3D printer should print straight out of the box and not require a weekend of forum threads before the first model comes off the bed.
This guide breaks down 13 scanners across Revopoint, 3DMakerpro, Shining3D, and Creality, covering jewellery, coins, miniatures, dental models, and small mechanical parts.
This guide covers every meaningful category across both FDM and resin printing, from budget fabric tents through premium insulated enclosures, rigid acrylic cabinets, and full furniture-grade workstations.
STL repair software is what you reach for the moment a model turns up red in your slicer, refuses to load, or prints with a gaping hole where a wall should be.
Weta Workshop 3D Prints Alexander Skarsgård’s Woven Body for “Wicker”
South African Artist Spends 700 Hours on Resin 3D Printed Whale Sculpture
Nebula Shows Early 3D Printed Motor Stator From Its Electronics Fabricator
SUTD Researchers 3D Print Polymer Color Routers for Brighter Low-Light Photos
Revopoint RANGE 3 Series Opens for Pre-Order as MIRACO 2 Heads to Kickstarter
CNC Kitchen’s Free ScanRuler Lets AI Agents Turn 3D Scans Into Parametric CAD
LAIKA Picks PrismSlicer to Preview Its Full-Color 3D Prints
