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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

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

Updated OCT 2026

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 AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)
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  • Best 3D Printer Slicers in 2026: 8 Picks Tested & Compared
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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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CSEM and Almatech Print Shape Memory Alloy Shock Absorber for Reusable Landing Gear

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GUIDES

  • 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
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  • 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

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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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Anycubic Kobra X

~$299
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A fast bedslinger with the ACE Gen 2 color system built into the toolhead offering 4 colors native and expandable to 19, with 81% purge reduction. Best for budget-first buyers who want native multicolor and fast printing without spending more than necessary.

Tech specs

Technology FDM bedslinger (open frame)
Build volume 260 × 260 × 260 mm
Max print speed 600 mm/s
Max nozzle temp 300°C
Extruder Direct drive (4-channel)
Max bed temp 100°C (PEI plate)
Auto-leveling LeviQ 2.0
Nozzle material Hardened steel
Multicolor option 4 native, up to 19 (ACE Gen 2)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB
Filaments PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA
Filament runout Yes

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Bambu Lab P2S Combo

Bambu Lab P2S Combo

~$699-$749
Elegoo Centauri Carbon

Elegoo Centauri Carbon

~$315
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

~$399
Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

~$220 (Combo with AMS lite ~$359)

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Creality K2 Plus

~$1,299

  • - An enclosed CoreXY with 350 × 350 × 350 mm build volume, 600 mm/s speed, 4-color CFS…
  • - Best for mid-range buyers who need large build volume and multicolor support without go…
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Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo

~$574

  • - An enclosed CoreXY with a 250 mm cube, 320°C hotend, 120°C bed, and ACE 2 Pro multico…
  • - The cheapest enclosed multicolor combo in its section, best for makers who want ABS/ASA…
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Prusa CORE One+

~$1,199

  • - Prusa's first CoreXY with a 55°C actively heated chamber, open-source firmware, full o…
  • - Best open-source mid-range choice for power users, businesses, and educators who need l…
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Prusa CORE One+
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Creality Sermoon D3 Pro

$2,799

  • - This page keeps the Sermoon D1 address and covers the Sermoon D3 Pro, the current Sermo…
  • - It is listed at $2,799 and is out of stock.Creality describes dual-filament printing, a…
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QIDI Plus4

~$699-$799

  • - Built around a 65°C heated chamber with a 370°C nozzle and 305 × 305 × 280 mm build…
  • - Best for engineers who need engineering materials without prosumer pricing.
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QIDI Plus4
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Creality K3

~$849 (pre-order)

  • - Creality's first toolchanger using the KliTek system to dock and swap complete nozzle a…
  • - Pre-order priced below the Snapmaker U1; shipping from November 2.
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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…
  • - Best combination under $1,100 for users who want multicolor printing plus engineering f…
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Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo

~$329-$355

  • - An updated open bedslinger with ACE Pro 4-color drying-while-printing, LeviQ 3.0 zoned…
  • - Best budget multicolor bedslinger for PLA, PETG, and TPU multicolor work under $400.
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Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo
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