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

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

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  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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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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  • For kids and schools
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All printer guides

Brands and compare

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

Reviews

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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

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

Accessories

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  • Wash and cure stations

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  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
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  • Scanning service vs buying

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  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
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  • AI 3D model generators
  • 3D modeling and CAD software

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  • Slicers
  • STL repair tools
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Reviews

  • Tripo H3.1
  • Meshy 7
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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

  • 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
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Researchers 3D Print Quantum Dot-Polymer Architectures for Optoelectronics

Researchers have developed a new method to 3D print luminescent quantum dot-polymer architectures, unlocking potential applications in advanced optoelectronics. Quantum dots, particularly those... read more »

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Researchers 3D Print Quantum Dot-Polymer Architectures for Optoelectronics

Brewintosh Plus Replicates Old Mac with 3D Printing

Kevin Noki's 'Brewintosh Plus' has meticulously replicated the iconic Mac Plus using a 3D printer, retrofitted electronics, and unwavering patience. Recreating the vintage... read more »

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Brewintosh Plus Replicates Old Mac with 3D Printing

DARPA to Advance Microelectronics with 3D Printing

In a bid to redefine microsystems manufacturing, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has unveiled its Additive Manufacturing of Microelectronic systEms (AMME)... read more »

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DARPA to Advance Microelectronics with 3D Printing

Caltech Uses AM to Create Biohybrid Robotic Jellyfish

Caltech researchers have devised biohybrid robotic jellyfish, equipped with electronic enhancements and prosthetic attachments. These additions, including streamlined 3D printed forebodies and swimming... read more »

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Caltech Uses AM to Create Biohybrid Robotic Jellyfish

Collaboration Yields Thick-Film Conductive Ink for Printed Electronics

A collaborative effort between NIMS, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd., N.E. CHEMCAT CORPORATION, and Priways Co., Ltd. has yielded a new thick-film conductive... read more »

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Collaboration Yields Thick-Film Conductive Ink for Printed Electronics

YouTuber Creates First Open Source Handheld Console

A YouTuber known as “Steven B”, has crafted the "FrameDeck," a handheld gaming console, utilizing parts from a Framework laptop and 3D printed... read more »

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YouTuber Creates First Open Source Handheld Console

MIT Engineers Advance 3D Printing of Electromagnets

MIT engineers have achieved a milestone in additive manufacturing by developing fully 3D printed solenoids, the essential components of many electronic devices. This... read more »

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MIT Engineers Advance 3D Printing of Electromagnets

Engineer Builds Drone-Umbrella with 3D Printing

In a bid to advance the age-old design of umbrellas, an engineer from the 'I Build Stuff' YouTube channel has crafted a flying... read more »

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Engineer Builds Drone-Umbrella with 3D Printing

Ricoh Employs nTop and 3D Printing Continuous Factory Monitoring Camera

Ricoh has embarked on a journey to adapt its pocket-sized Theta 360-degree camera for 24/7 monitoring of factory production lines. Faced with the... read more »

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Ricoh Employs nTop and 3D Printing Continuous Factory Monitoring Camera

OLED Supramolecular Ink Technology Could Benefit 3D Printing

A research team from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has pioneered the development of "supramolecular ink," a groundbreaking technology poised to reshape OLED (organic... read more »

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OLED Supramolecular Ink Technology Could Benefit 3D Printing

MouthPad Unveils Tongue-Operated Touchpad at CES 2024

The MouthPad has made its debut at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, showcasing a unique tongue-operated touchpad capable of turning your tongue into... read more »

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MouthPad Unveils Tongue-Operated Touchpad at CES 2024

NKU Develops 3D Printed Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has successfully developed a mind-controlled prosthetic arm using cutting-edge 3D printing and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Spearheaded by Assistant... read more »

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NKU Develops 3D Printed Mind-Controlled Prosthetics

3D Printed Kit Turns Raspberry Pi into a Retro PC

Raspberry Pi enthusiasts can now embark on a nostalgic journey with a 3D printed kit that turns their Raspberry Pi 4B into a... read more »

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3D Printed Kit Turns Raspberry Pi into a Retro PC

3D Printing Used to Make Palm-Sized Quadcopter with Raspberry Pi Integration

Maker Artur Pękosz has developed the Lahn Cinewhoop, a compact quadcopter drone integrating a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W for single-camera first-person view... read more »

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3D Printing Used to Make Palm-Sized Quadcopter with Raspberry Pi Integration

Accelerating Robotics: 3D Printed Wheels and Drone Motors

Padmalaya Rawal, a robotics maker, has developed a high-speed robot wheel using 3D printing and a modified drone motor. His design addresses the... read more »

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Accelerating Robotics: 3D Printed Wheels and Drone Motors

17-year Old Designs Smart Spoon for Parkinson’s Patients

Motivated by witnessing his uncle Arjun's challenges with Parkinson's disease during mealtimes, Aarrav Anil, a 17-year-old from Bengaluru, India, channeled his passion for... read more »

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Low-cost smart spoon.

Electrowetting Technology in 3D Printed Plates

Researchers from Monash University's Exertion Games Lab, Carnegie Mellon University’s Morphing Matter Lab, and Gaudi Labs in Switzerland have introduced the "Dancing Delicacies"... read more »

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Electrowetting Technology in 3D Printed Plates

RoboCup Provides Assistance for People with Cerebral Palsy

Living with cerebral palsy often means limited upper body dexterity, necessitating caregiver assistance even for basic tasks like drinking. Rice University engineering students... read more »

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RoboCup

Adhesive Underwater Robot Utilizes 3D Printing to Mimic Gecko

A Chinese team has developed an underwater robot modeled after rock-climbing fish. The robot can adhere to surfaces with a force equivalent to... read more »

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Adhesive Underwater Robot Utilizes 3D Printing to Mimic Gecko

Transforming Earbuds into Brain Activity Monitors using 3D Printing

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have successfully morphed ordinary earbuds into sophisticated devices capable of recording the brain's electrical activity.... read more »

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Transforming Earbuds into Brain Activity Monitors using 3D Printing

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Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro

~$459-$669
  • One of the largest MSLA build volumes at a consumer price (223 × 126 × 230 mm) with 1…
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro
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Formlabs Form Studio 1

~$699
  • Formlabs' first printer under $1,000 bringing the Form 4's Low Force Display engine to…
Formlabs Form Studio 1
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Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo

~$329
  • A CoreXY open-frame printer with Elegoo's CANVAS four-spool system included, offering 4…
Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
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Bambu Lab A2L Combo

~$569
  • A large-bed open-frame multicolor printer with a 330 mm class bed and included AMS Lite…
Bambu Lab A2L Combo
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Creality HALOT-MAGE S 14K

$399
  • Creality lists LCD MSLA printing, a 223 × 126 × 230 mm build volume, a 10.1 inch mono…
Creality HALOT-MAGE S 14K
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus

~$269 on sale, ~$330 between sales
  • Large-format open-frame bed-slinger with a 320×320×385 mm build volume, Klipper pre-i…
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Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K V2

~$2,800
  • A print-farm entry pick with a 24.4-liter build volume, all-metal frame, dual linear ra…
Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K V2
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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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