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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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  • APG Reduces Chuck Jaw Weight with 3D Printing
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Dresden Researchers 3D Print Brain Implant That Records Activity and Cools Seizures

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Dresden Researchers 3D Print Brain Implant That Records Activity and Cools Seizures

Dresden and Sheffield researchers 3D printed a soft silicone implant that records brain activity and cools tissue to…

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

Brands and compare

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

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  • Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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Filament

  • 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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  • Printer enclosures
  • Wash and cure stations

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  • Small objects
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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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  • What is 3D printing?
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Latest

  • Dresden Researchers 3D Print Brain Implant That Records Activity and Cools Seizures
  • CSEM and Almatech Print Shape Memory Alloy Shock Absorber for Reusable Landing Gear
  • Nagami Takes Robotic 3D Printing With Recycled Plastic From the Pompidou to Dior
  • University of Alberta Student Club 3D Prints Assistive Devices for Everyday Tasks
  • University of Turku Adds Multi-Material Metal Printing Capability
All news

Use cases

  • 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
  • APG Reduces Chuck Jaw Weight with 3D Printing
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Designer Zulu Kuki Collaborates with Balena to Create Compostable Bio-Based 3D Printed Footwear

Renowned artist and designer Zulu Kuki has teamed up with Balena, a leader in material science, to unveil a sustainable and customizable 3D-printed... read more »

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Designer Zulu Kuki Collaborates with Balena to Create Compostable Bio-Based 3D Printed Footwear

LAAB’s 3D Printed Eco-Pavilion Showcased at Maison&Objet 2024

At the 2024 Fall edition of Maison&Objet in Paris, Hong Kong-based architectural firm LAAB unveiled an eco-pavilion constructed from 3D-printed bricks made of... read more »

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LAAB’s 3D Printed Eco-Pavilion Showcased at Maison&Objet 2024

3D Printed Blade Tip Enhances Wind Power Efficiency

Sandia National Laboratories, in collaboration with Wetzel Wind Energy Services and Stratasys Direct Inc., has designed an innovative turbine blade tip that could... read more »

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3D Printed Blade Tip Enhances Wind Power Efficiency

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Transforms Concrete Construction

Engineers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science are pioneering the use of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) to enhance 3D-printed... read more »

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Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Transforms Concrete Construction

Engineers Use 3D Printed Ceramic Ink to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water

Engineers at the University of Bath have developed a method using 3D-printed ceramic-infused lattices to remove harmful ‘forever chemicals’ from water. This innovative... read more »

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Engineers Use 3D Printed Ceramic Ink to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’ from Water

HASSELL Introduces Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Building for Tanzanian Community

Architecture and design studio HASSELL, in collaboration with local charity One Heart, has revealed a 3D-printed earth design for a central community building... read more »

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HASSELL Introduces Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Building for Tanzanian Community

Beehives 3D Printed for Sustainable Farming in Mexico

José Francisco Arteaga Alarcón has developed 3D printed beehives to support sustainable farming. Alarcón, a student at Chapingo Autonomous University, Mexico, used resin... read more »

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Beehives 3D Printed for Sustainable Farming in Mexico

DOCOMO Employs 3D Printing for Hydropower Base Stations

NTT DOCOMO is conducting Japan's first experiment of a self-powered hydropower cellular base station. Launched on May 30, this experiment uses water from... read more »

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DOCOMO Employs 3D Printing for Hydropower Base Stations

3D Printed Filter Caps Offer Clean Water for Colombia’s Arid Zones

The scarcity of clean water is a pressing challenge in Colombia, affecting millions in desert regions. To address this, Ogilvy Colombia and Baylor... read more »

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Ingenious Filter Caps Offer Clean Water for Colombia's Arid Zones

Designer Unveils “Reusable”: The 3D Printed Silicone Cup

Disposable cups contribute significantly to global plastic pollution. To combat this, designer Kalina Gotseva has developed “Reusable”: a collapsible, pocket-friendly cup made from... read more »

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Designer Unveils “Reusable”: The 3D Printed Silicone Cup

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

Enhancing Dublin’s Marine Ecology with 3D Printed Habitat Units

Inspired by nature's blueprint along the shores of Ringaskiddy in Co Cork, a pioneering project led by University College Dublin (UCD) is set... read more »

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Enhancing Dublin’s Marine Ecology with 3D Printed Habitat Units

3D Printing Yields Insights into Bioplastic Degradation in Seawater

In a recent study, Korean researchers have been investigating the degradation behaviors of three biodegradable plastics—polycaprolactone (PCL), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)... read more »

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3D Printing Yields Insights into Bioplastic Degradation Degradation in Seawater

Danos Integrates 3D Printing in Offshore Pipeline Protection

Danos, in collaboration with climate tech firm Natrx, Inc., has launched a specialized facility in Amelia, Louisiana, focused on producing high-performance, nature-based modules... read more »

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Danos Integrates 3D Printing in Offshore Pipeline Protection

Researchers Advance Soil Monitoring with Biocompatible 3D Printed Seeds

The Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genova, Italy, has developed the Acer i-Seed, a soft robot designed for environmental sensing. This biocompatible,... read more »

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Researchers Advance Soil Monitoring with Biocompatible 3D Printed Seeds

3D Printing Conserves Lampreys in New Zealand

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) in New Zealand is utilizing 3D printing technology to aid in the conservation of... read more »

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3D Printing Conserves Lampreys in New Zealand

Sustainable 3D Printed Furniture Made from Recycled Fishing Nets

The Kelp Collection by Interesting Times Gang embodies a sustainable approach to furniture design. This collection utilizes a composite material, which integrates recycled... read more »

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Sustainable 3D Printed Furniture Made from Recycled Fishing Nets

ORNL Advances Sustainable Composite Materials for AM

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is pioneering the expansion of composite materials in additive manufacturing. Collaborating with industrial entities, ORNL focuses on enhancing... read more »

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ORNL Advances Sustainable Composite Materials for AM

3D Printed Surfboards Using Green Algae

The 1950s hailed petroleum-based materials as revolutionary for surfers, providing lightweight, durable, and flexible surfboards. However, these materials now pose environmental threats. Jérémy... read more »

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3D Printed Surfboards Using Green Algae

The E3D Toolkit: Customizing 3D Printed Energy Harvesters

Smart sensors and IoT devices are pervasive but largely dependent on batteries, generating both financial and environmental costs. The E3D toolkit, developed by... read more »

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The E3D Toolkit: Customizing 3D Printed Energy Harvesters

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo

~$1,264
  • The first Anycubic with a real 65°C heated chamber inside a fully enclosed CoreXY arou…
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Creality Ender-5 Max

$749
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Creality Hi

~$369
  • CoreXY motion with 500 mm/s speeds and a 300°C all-metal hotend in an open-frame desig…
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Prusa CORE One+

~$1,199
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Bambu Lab P2S

~$549
  • A next-generation enclosed CoreXY with DynaSense servo extruder, AMS 2 Pro with active…
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Anycubic Kobra X

~$299
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Bambu Lab A1 Mini

~$220 (Combo with AMS lite ~$359)
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Creality K2 Pro Combo

~$1,049
  • A 60°C actively heated enclosed CoreXY with 4-color CFS printing and Klipper-based fir…
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