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  • Lost Wax Casting with Additive Manufacturing
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How To Set Up A School’s 3D Print Program

Updated APR 2022

How To Set Up A School’s 3D Print Program

Learn how to set up a school's 3D print program successfully and enjoy one of the most rewarding…

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

The best 3D printers of 2026, compared category by category: budget, mid-range, multicolor, large format, prosumer and resin…

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Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

Updated MAY 2026

Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

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  • Weta Workshop 3D Prints Alexander Skarsgård’s Woven Body for “Wicker”
  • “REA for Objects” print3d Lets AI Agents Reverse Engineer Things Into Bambu Lab Prints
  • Nebula Shows Early 3D Printed Motor Stator From Its Electronics Fabricator
  • NTU Singapore Develops Nontoxic Photoinitiators for Safer Resin 3D Printing
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University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability

Updated OCT 2026

University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability

A new recoater lets University of Turku researchers place three metal powders in one layer, starting with parts…

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  • How To Set Up A School’s 3D Print Program
  • Converting your 3D Printer into a Laser Engraver
  • YouTuber Makes Metal Terminator Skull with Lost PLA Casting
  • Guide to Printing Food-Safe Plastic Products
  • Lost Wax Casting with Additive Manufacturing
  • Tutorial: 3D Printing Reusable TPU Molds for Epoxy Resin
Glossary →

START HERE

  • What is 3D printing?
  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Filament types
  • For kids & schools

BUYER'S GUIDES

  • Best Budget 3D Printers 2026: What $169 to $399 Actually Buys
  • Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide
  • Best Resin 3D Printers in 2026: Our Top Picks
  • Best 3D Printers for Beginners 2026
All printer guides →

TOOLS

  • Compare printers
  • Latest printer reviews
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SOFTWARE

  • Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026
  • Best 3D Printer Host & Remote Control Software 2026
  • Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)
  • Best 3D Modeling & CAD Software for 3D Printing (2026)
  • Best 3D Printer Slicers in 2026: 8 Picks Tested & Compared
Software guide →

SCANNERS

  • Hands-On Review: Revopoint Inspire 2 3D Scanner
  • 3D Scanning Service vs Buying a 3D Scanner
  • 3D Scanner Software 2026: The Complete Guide
  • Best Professional 3D Scanners 2026
  • Best 3D Scanners for Large Objects 2026
  • Best 3D Scanners for Medium Objects: 2026 Guide
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  • University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability
  • South African Artist Spends 700 Hours on Resin 3D Printed Whale Sculpture
  • Weta Workshop 3D Prints Alexander Skarsgård’s Woven Body for “Wicker”
  • “REA for Objects” print3d Lets AI Agents Reverse Engineer Things Into Bambu Lab Prints
  • Nebula Shows Early 3D Printed Motor Stator From Its Electronics Fabricator
  • NTU Singapore Develops Nontoxic Photoinitiators for Safer Resin 3D Printing
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Kai Parthy is a pioneering filament creator who's always pushing the envelope. His company Lay Filaments has recently introduced its new GROWLAY filament for... read more »

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Earlier this week, Titomic signed a material testing agreement with Fincantieri Australia to further its TKF technology. This is a major project for... read more »

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Hong Kong Researchers 3D Print Microscopic Medical Robots

Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a novel new robotic drug delivery system. The university 3D printed a few microscopic medical... read more »

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A new joint venture between RMIT University and RUAG Australia places both companies in the Aircraft part production game. Both organisations will be... read more »

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Rosemont Instructors Establish Prosthetic 3D Printing Educational Program in Nepal

As 3D printing becomes more crucial in our daily lives, so does the need to establish educational programs for it. This is a... read more »

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It's all well and good to talk about functional manufacturing, but sometimes 3D printing can be fashionable and aesthetic. Albanian company, VIP Tie... read more »

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BioLIFE4D Successfully Prints Heart Tissue Patch

Heart problems are one of modern society's most common problems. Studies have indicated that it is the most common cause of death among... read more »

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Arkansas Professor Works Toward Bacterial Soil 3D Printing

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An investigation team in the “Functional Nanomaterials” working group at Kiel University is promoting a flexible alternative to conventional welding and gluing processes.... read more »

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Prusa CORE One+

~$1,199

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Creality K1C

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Creality Ender-5 Max

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Creality HALOT-X1

$469

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Creality Hi

~$369

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Bambu Lab P2S

~$549

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Creality SparkX i7

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