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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 Budget 3D Printers 2026: What $169 to $399 Actually Buys
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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

Updated OCT 2026

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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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
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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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Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

Updated MAY 2026

Best STL Repair & Editor Tools for 3D Printing 2026

Your STL turned red in the slicer, or you need to change a model you only have as…

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CSEM and Almatech Print Shape Memory Alloy Shock Absorber for Reusable Landing Gear

Updated OCT 2026

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
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
  • Product catalog
All reviews →

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
Scanner guide →
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  • 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
  • South African Artist Spends 700 Hours on Resin 3D Printed Whale Sculpture
  • Weta Workshop 3D Prints Alexander Skarsgård’s Woven Body for “Wicker”
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Creality SparkX i7

~$239-$299
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A CES 2026 award-winning beginner multicolor bedslinger with CFS Lite 4-color printing, fully automatic bed leveling, and Klipper-based open firmware. Best for first-time buyers who want 4-color printing and AI-assisted setup without spending more than $400.

Tech specs

Technology FDM bedslinger (open frame)
Build volume 260 × 260 × 255 mm
Max print speed 500 mm/s
Max acceleration 10,000 mm/s²
Color system CFS Lite (4 colors)
AI monitoring Yes (camera + spaghetti detection)
Auto-leveling Full auto (strain gauge)
Filament detect RFID (Creality filament)
Firmware Creality OS (Klipper-based)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB

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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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Creality Ender-3 V4 Combo

$399

  • - This page keeps the Ender-3 S1 Pro address.
  • - The closer current model, the Ender-3 V3 KE, is sold out on the Creality US store, so t…
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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

~$479-$499

  • - A 16K MSLA resin printer with 14-18 micron XY resolution, a heated resin vat, and tilt-…
  • - Top resin pick for hobbyists and small studios who want the sharpest resolution outside…
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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
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Creality HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K

$359

  • - This page keeps the HALOT-MAX address and covers the HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K, the current lar…
  • - Creality still lists it, at $359 compared with $509, and the offer is out of stock.
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Creality HALOT-MAGE PRO 8K
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Bambu Lab H2D

~$1,549

  • - The most ambitious desktop 3D printer of 2025-2026, featuring a dual-nozzle system for…
  • - Top prosumer pick for advanced makers, product designers, and small studios.
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Bambu Lab H2D
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Prusa XL (5-toolhead)

~$3,899

  • - The only desktop printer with up to five fully independent toolheads each with its own…
  • - Best for engineers and designers who need true multi-material printing with open-source…
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Prusa XL (5-toolhead)
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Formlabs Form 4

~$3,499

  • - The professional standard for desktop resin printing with Low Force Display technology,…
  • - Best for dental labs, engineering studios, and universities requiring validated materia…
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Formlabs Form 4
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Creality SparkX i7

~$239-$299

  • - A CES 2026 award-winning beginner multicolor bedslinger with CFS Lite 4-color printing,…
  • - Best for first-time buyers who want 4-color printing and AI-assisted setup without spen…
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Creality SparkX i7
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