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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

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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

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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
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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 Saturn 4 Ultra 16K

~$479-$499
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A 16K MSLA resin printer with 14-18 micron XY resolution, a heated resin vat, and tilt-release mechanism for faster prints and fewer failures. Top resin pick for hobbyists and small studios who want the sharpest resolution outside the professional tier.

Tech specs

Technology MSLA resin (LCD)
Build volume 218 × 122 × 220 mm
Resolution 16K
XY accuracy 14-18 microns
Z resolution 0.01-0.15 mm
Max print speed 150 mm/h
Heated vat Yes (30°C stable)
Release mechanism Tilt release
Light source COB (uniform exposure)
Resin compatibility Open (any third-party resin)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB
Software Chitubox / Lychee (no lock-in)

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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra

~$269
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra (12K)

~$379-$399
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro

Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro

~$459-$669
Anycubic Photon P1

Anycubic Photon P1

~$699

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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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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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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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Elegoo Centauri Carbon

~$315

  • - A fully enclosed CoreXY machine at a budget price, featuring carbon fiber-reinforced ax…
  • - Best for makers who want maximum speed and print quality without paying a brand premium.
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
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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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Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo

~$899

  • - Features a massive 420 × 420 × 500 mm build volume—the largest consumer build volum…
  • - Best for cosplay builders and prop makers who need the biggest consumer build volume wi…
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Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo
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Bambu Lab X2D

~$649

  • - The P2S with a 65°C actively heated chamber and a second Bowden-fed nozzle for support…
  • - Best mid-range choice for buyers who print beyond PLA and PETG into engineering materials.
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Bambu Lab X2D
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Bambu Lab H2S

~$1,249

  • - Removes the dual-nozzle system from the H-series while keeping the 65°C heated chamber…
  • - Best H-series entry point for engineers primarily printing single-material functional p…
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Bambu Lab H2S
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