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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 STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

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Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

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  • “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
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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
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  • Guide to Printing Food-Safe Plastic Products
  • Lost Wax Casting with Additive Manufacturing
  • Tutorial: 3D Printing Reusable TPU Molds for Epoxy Resin
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  • FDM vs resin
  • Filament types
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  • 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
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  • 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
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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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  • “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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A new set of formulae appear to have cracked the code on efficient concrete 3D printing. While 3D printed concrete has been around... read more »

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US Winter Olympic Team Competing With 3D Printed Sleds in Pyeongchang

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HP Set to Release Two Full-Color 3D Printers

Among a host of new announcements, HP have stated that they are due to release 2 full-color printers this year. Out of 4... read more »

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BIOLIFE4D Seeking to Raise $50M For Bringing 3D Printed Heart Transplant System to Market

Medical applications of bioprinting are gaining steam as of late. One hot-button field within the field is stem cells for tissue replacement. While... read more »

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Rutgers University 3D Prints Shapeshifting 4D Structures From Smart Hydrogels

Researchers at Rutgers University are hard at work on developing a new means of making metamaterials. As part of a new study published... read more »

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Belgian Company Aerosint Develops First Commercially Available Multi-Powder SLS Printer

At a time of growing interest in laser printing technologies, Aerosint appears to be cashing in on the trend. The Belgium-based manufacturer is... read more »

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PENN State Researchers Use New Method of Creating Improved PDMS Constructs

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New York based company Kwambio are set to unveil a new high precision ceramic printer. Unlike the other handful of ceramic printers, the... read more »

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Creality K2 Plus

~$1,299

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Bambu Lab P2S Combo

~$699-$749

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Creality HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K

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Creality SparkX i7

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