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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 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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  • 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
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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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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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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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  • South African Artist Spends 700 Hours on Resin 3D Printed Whale Sculpture
  • Weta Workshop 3D Prints Alexander Skarsgård’s Woven Body for “Wicker”
  • “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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Elegoo Centauri Carbon

~$315
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A fully enclosed CoreXY machine at a budget price, featuring carbon fiber-reinforced axis rails, 500 mm/s speeds, and a 320°C nozzle covering PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, and TPU. Best for makers who want maximum speed and print quality without paying a brand premium.

Tech specs

Technology FDM CoreXY (enclosed)
Build volume 256 × 256 × 256 mm
Max print speed 500 mm/s
Max acceleration 20,000 mm/s²
Max nozzle temp 320°C
Max bed temp 110°C
Extruder Direct drive
Auto-leveling Yes (121-point)
Filament runout Yes
Multicolor No (single filament)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB
Software Open (Orca / Klipper-based)

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Bambu Lab P2S Combo

Bambu Lab P2S Combo

~$699-$749
Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

~$220 (Combo with AMS lite ~$359)
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo

~$399
Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo

Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo

~$329

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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 Hi

~$369

  • - CoreXY motion with 500 mm/s speeds and a 300°C all-metal hotend in an open-frame desig…
  • - The standalone Hi is single-color; add the CFS unit for 4-color printing.
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Creality Ender 3 V3 KE

~$299-$349

  • - The latest evolution of the iconic Ender 3 platform featuring Klipper firmware, 500 mm/…
  • - Best for tinkerers and learners who want full firmware control and a large modding comm…
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Creality Ender 3 V3 KE
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Creality K1C

$499

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Creality K1C
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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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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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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

~$379-$399

  • - Delivers 19-24 micron resolution with the same tilt-release mechanism and reliable vat…
  • - Best mid-size resin option when budget is a factor and use cases are terrain, larger mi…
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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)
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Bambu Lab P2S Combo

~$699-$749

  • - Pairs the P2S with the AMS 2 Pro for active filament drying during multicolor prints, s…
  • - Best for makers who want the most capable consumer multicolor system with engineering m…
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Bambu Lab P2S Combo
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