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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 Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

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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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  • LLNL Prints Tiny NIF Target Cone Ten Times Faster
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  • 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
  • 3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
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Robo Nine Starts Printing First Fifty Robot Leader Arms

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Robo Nine Starts Printing First Fifty Robot Leader Arms

Robo Nine is 3D printing its first batch of 50 SO-ARM102 leader arms in China for the open-source…

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

Brands and compare

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  • Large scale and industrial

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  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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  • 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

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

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  • Wash and cure stations

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  • Medium objects
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  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
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  • Revopoint Trackit
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  • STL repair tools
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  • Meshy 7
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  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Best printers for beginners

How it works

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  • 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
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Latest

  • Robo Nine Starts Printing First Fifty Robot Leader Arms
  • Callaway Plans $15M Titanium 3D Printing Facility in Fort Worth
  • Blue Origin Northstar Booster Engine Is Over 65 Percent Printed
  • Printed Tungsten Tiles Survive Plasma Tests at DIII-D
  • LLNL Prints Tiny NIF Target Cone Ten Times Faster
All news

Use cases

  • 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
  • 3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
All use cases

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Phillip is an aerospace engineer from UK. He is a graduate of Coventry University (UK), International Space University (France) and Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), where he studied Advanced Manufacturing at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing.

Revitalizing Oyster Reefs with 3D Printing

Oyster reefs in the Gulf of Mexico have faced a distressing decline, attributed to disease, pollution, and the construction of vinyl seawalls. However,... read more »

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Revitalizing Oyster Reefs with 3D Printing

Formlabs Releases mSLA Form 4

Formlabs, known for its laser-powered resin printers, has unveiled its latest Form 4 printers, which use mSLA rather than SLA. By abandoning lasers... read more »

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Formlabs Releases mSLA Form 4

Enhanced Plastic Coating Expands 3D Printing Capabilities

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have unveiled a discovery in 3D printing technology, introducing a novel coating for plastic particles that amplifies... read more »

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Enhanced Plastic Coating Expands 3D Printing Capabilities

University of Wolverhampton, EOS, and AMCM Establish UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing

The University of Wolverhampton, in collaboration with EOS GmbH and AMCM GmbH, launched a UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing. This initiative,... read more »

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University of Wolverhampton, EOS, and AMCM Establish UK Centre of Excellence for Additive Manufacturing

NIKE Unveils 3D Printed AI-designed Sneakers

NIKE has unveiled its A.I.R collection, featuring 13 futuristic sneakers crafted with AI, math, and algorithms. Combining computational design, generative AI, and rapid... read more »

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NIKE Unveils 3D Printed AI-designed Sneakers

Silent Air Compressor Built with 3D printed Parts

In the domain of 3D printing, the allure of printing everything can sometimes overshadow the importance of traditional machining. Recognizing this, Diffraction Limited... read more »

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Silent Air Compressor Built with 3D printed Parts

Disney Unveils Patent for 3D Printed Animatronic Exoskeletons

Disney has recently unveiled a patent furthering its Project Exo initiative, initially introduced in 2021, aimed at bringing larger-than-life characters to its parks.... read more »

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Disney Unveils Patent for 3D Printed Animatronic Exoskeletons

Relativity Space Secures $8.7M U.S. Air Force Contract for 3D Printing Research

Relativity Space has announced that they have secured an $8.7 million contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to delve into... read more »

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Revopoint MIRACO 3D Scanner Wins Red Dot: Best of the Best Award

Revopoint's new MIRACO 3D Scanner has been honored with the prestigious Red Dot "Best of the Best" award..

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Revopoint MIRACO 3D Scanner Wins Red Dot: Best of the Best Award

Florida PolyProfessor Secures NSF Award for Low Cost Metal 3D Printing Research

Dr. Sanna Siddiqui, an esteemed assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, has recently been honored with the prestigious CAREER award... read more »

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Florida PolyProfessor Secures NSF Award for Low Cost Metal 3D Printing Research

3D Printed Watch Straps Steal the Show at Watches and Wonders

Switzerland's prestigious ECAL University of Art and Design, in partnership with Alloyed Ltd based in Oxford, UK, have recently unveiled a captivating array... read more »

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3D Printed Watch Straps Steal the Show at Watches and Wonders

A Look at PioNext DJ89 PLUS Dental 3D Printer

We have recently taken a look at some pellet printers from Piocreat. But did you know that their offerings are not limited to... read more »

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A Look at PioNext DJ89 PLUS Dental 3D Printer

Researchers Develop Fast and Precise 3D Imaging Technology

A new 3D imaging technology has been developed by a team of experts from the University of Barcelona (UB) and Sensofar Tech. Their... read more »

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Researchers Develop Fast and Precise 3D Imaging Technology

Siemens Xcelerator Elevates AMAZEMET’s Metal Additive Manufacturing

In a strategic move, AMAZEMET has partnered with Siemens Digital Industries Software to enhance its metal additive manufacturing capabilities through the adoption of... read more »

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Siemens Xcelerator Elevates AMAZEMET's Metal Additive Manufacturing

Alstom Saves Big Bucks with 3D Printing Automation Platform

Rail company Alstom has collaborated with 3D Spark to develop a transformative approach to additive manufacturing, highlighting how digital solutions could revolutionize traditional... read more »

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Alstom Saves Big Bucks with 3D Printing Automation Platform

Sintavia Invests $25M to Grow Metal 3D Printing Capacity

Sintavia has recently invested $25 million to bolster its metal 3D printing capacity. The investment includes leasing a 25,000 square foot facility and... read more »

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Sintavia Invests $25M to Grow Metal 3D Printing Capacity

Creality Celebrates 10th Birthday with New Product Announcements

Creality has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a flourish of new products and community engagement. The event has highlighted Creality's commitment to innovation... read more »

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Creality Celebrates 10th Birthday with New Product Announcements

DEVCOM CBC Explores 3D Printed Sensors with ChROMa Project

Dr. Brian Hauck, a U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) research chemist, and his research team has embarked... read more »

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DEVCOM CBC Explores 3D Printed Sensors with ChROMa Project

New 3D Printing Technique Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact

Engineers at the University of Florida have unveiled a new 3D printing method known as Vapor-Induced Phase-Separation 3D Printing (VIPS-3D). This pioneering approach,... read more »

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New 3D Printing Technique Reduces Costs and Environmental Impact

Designer 3D Prints Homage to Apple Macintosh

In a fusion of nostalgia and innovation, designer Scott Yu-Jan has ingeniously merged the classic Apple Macintosh design with contemporary technology. Leveraging the... read more »

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Designer 3D Prints Homage to Apple Macintosh

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Phrozen Sonic Mini 8K S

~$270
  • The long-running miniatures favorite with 22-micron precision and broad third-party sli…
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MatterHackers PRO Series PCTG

  • Strongest homebrand PCTG for US buyers with diameter continuously measured using a 3-ax…
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3DMakerpro Seal

~$699
  • First sub-$1,000 consumer scanner to hit 0.01mm point accuracy, with blue structured li…
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Bambu Lab H2C

~$2,199
  • Uses the Vortek system to physically swap entire hotends instead of flushing, enabling…
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Creality Ender-3 V3 Mega

$569
  • The V3 Mega is not a 300 mm machine.
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Spectrum PCTG

~$25 to 32/kg
  • Price-competitive European PCTG using the same Eastman Tritan copolyester as Fiberlogy,…
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Bambu Lab A2L

~$469 (combo with AMS lite ~$569)
  • An open-frame bedslinger with a 300 × 320 × 325 mm build volume at $469, taking AMS l…
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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

~$379-$399
  • Delivers 19-24 micron resolution with the same tilt-release mechanism and reliable vat…
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)
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