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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

Twenty printers tested and ranked, from $169 to the H2D.

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Best Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

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Best Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

Wet filament causes most failed prints; the fix costs less than a spool.

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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

Type a prompt, get a printable model: the tools we tested, free tiers first.

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What is 3D Printing?

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  • Brazil’s State University of Londrina Installs Two Large 3D Printers for Construction
  • EINSTAR EZ GO Launches as a Wireless Laser and Infrared 3D Scanner for Phone, Tablet and PC
  • Dyndrite and Xact Metal Let XM200G Metal 3D Printers Trace Curves as Arcs, Not Straight Lines
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  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • 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
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InfiMech Takes MX and MX Pro Tool-Changing 3D Printers With Up to Eight Toolheads to Kickstarter

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InfiMech Takes MX and MX Pro Tool-Changing 3D Printers With Up to Eight Toolheads to Kickstarter

InfiMech's MX and MX Pro give each color its own print head, so a multicolor print only purges…

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Buyer guides

  • Best 3D printers
  • For beginners
  • Multicolor
  • Resin printers
  • Budget (under $400)
  • For kids and schools
  • For miniatures
  • Large format
All printer guides

Brands and compare

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

Reviews

  • Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
All reviews

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

  • Filament dryers
  • Printer enclosures
  • Wash and cure stations

Buyer guides

  • Small objects
  • Medium objects
  • Large objects
  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
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  • Scanning service vs buying

Reviews

  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
  • Revopoint Inspire 2
  • Revopoint Trackit
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  • AI 3D model generators
  • 3D modeling and CAD software

Print prep and control

  • Slicers
  • STL repair tools
  • Printer host and remote control

Reviews

  • Meshy Edit
  • Tripo H3.1
  • Meshy 7.1
All software reviews

Start here

  • What is 3D printing?
  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Best printers for beginners

How it works

  • What is a 3D printer?
  • How does 3D printing work?
  • Types of 3D printing
  • Metal 3D printing

How-tos and glossary

  • 3D printing glossary
  • Food-safe 3D printing
  • Setting up a school program
  • Free 3D printable models
Black FridayNEW

Latest

  • InfiMech Takes MX and MX Pro Tool-Changing 3D Printers With Up to Eight Toolheads to Kickstarter
  • Snapmaker Launches Free Online Tool That Turns Photos Into Color Lithophanes for 3D Printers
  • Brazil’s State University of Londrina Installs Two Large 3D Printers for Construction
  • EINSTAR EZ GO Launches as a Wireless Laser and Infrared 3D Scanner for Phone, Tablet and PC
  • Dyndrite and Xact Metal Let XM200G Metal 3D Printers Trace Curves as Arcs, Not Straight Lines
All news

Use cases

  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • 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
All use cases

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How Non-Planar Robotic 3D Printing Creates Efficient, Doubly Curved Thin Shells

Fluid Forms is a 2-metre tall, lightweight structure produced through non-planar robotic 3D printing. The project demonstrates a novel technique that allows for... read more »

How Non-Planar Robotic 3D Printing Creates Efficient, Doubly Curved Thin Shells

Biohybrid Bipedal Robots Powered by Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a biohybrid robot that combines mechanical components with cultured skeletal muscle tissue, enabling it to... read more »

Biohybrid Bipedal Robots Powered by Skeletal Muscle Tissue

CNCKitchen Researches Interleaving Layer Method for Stronger 3D Prints

@CNCKitchen is researching a new slicing method that interleaves layers to potentially enhance the strength of FFF/FDM 3D prints.

CNCKitchen Researches Interleaving Layer Method for Stronger 3D Prints

CPSdrone Tackles Water Seepage Issues in 3D Printed Underwater Drones

The team at CPSdrone encountered issues with water seeping into the hulls of their 3D printed underwater drones due to tiny pores on... read more »

CPSdrone Tackles Water Seepage Issues in 3D Printed Underwater Drones

3D Printing an Axial Compressor

This video showcases @LetsPrintYT attempt at 3D printing an axial compressor, a complex task.

3D Printing an Axial Compressor

Using Shapr3D’s Parametric Modeling Beta for 3D Printed Wheels

This video by Slant 3D focuses on Shapr3D's new parametric modeling beta and demonstrates how to use it to create 3D printed wheels.

Using Shapr3D’s Parametric Modeling Beta for 3D Printed Wheels

Textile-Like Material Creation With Over- & Under-Extrusion

3D printers can explore flow instabilities, with over-extrusion causing coiling and under-extrusion creating stable, lace-like patterns. Once dried, the material behaves similar to... read more »

Textile-Like Material Creation With Over- & Under-Extrusion

FiloBot 3D Prints its Own Body Mimicking Climbing Plants

The FiloBot, developed by scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology, is designed to grow towards light sources and away from gravity, mimicking... read more »

FiloBot 3D Prints its Own Body Mimicking Climbing Plants

Westlake University Develops New Printing Method for Composite Reinforced Actuators in Soft Robots

Westlake University researchers propose a multimaterial embedded printing method for the fabrication of composite reinforced actuators used in soft robotics. The method improves... read more »

Westlake University Develops New Printing Method for Composite Reinforced Actuators in Soft Robots

Volkswagen Academy Utilizes 3D Printing for Workforce Training in Germany

The Volkswagen Academy in Germany is using 3D printing as a key tool in training its future workforce, with trainees using the printers... read more »

Volkswagen Academy Utilizes 3D Printing for Workforce Training in Germany

Spatial Printing with Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites

This video showcases research on spatial printing toolpath generation for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPCs).

Spatial Printing with Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Composites

3D Printing with TPU – What You Need to Know!

This is Maker's Muse updated guide on 3D printing with TPU, highlighting its flexibility, toughness, and resilience.

3D Printing with TPU – What You Need to Know!

This 3D Printed Disc is Approved by the Professional Disc Golf Association

After investing countless hours into designing, printing, testing, and tweaking, the PrintPractical Extruder disc has been approved by the PDGA.

This 3D Printed Disc is Approved by the Professional Disc Golf Association

Mouse-Inspired Robot with Flexible Spine

This mouse-inspired robot has a flexible spine. While complex and costly, it makes the robot faster, more agile, better balanced, and suitable for... read more »

Mouse-Inspired Robot with Flexible Spine

Modifying a 3D Printer for Underwater Use

This video presents the adaptation process of a 3D printer for underwater use, including innovative modifications for water cooling and anti-corrosion.

Modifying a 3D Printer for Underwater Use

3D Printing a 27kg Titanium Valve in 4.5 Hours Using Cold Spray Technology

This timelapse video demonstrates the manufacturing of a 27kg titanium valve using cold spray additive manufacturing in just 4.5 hours. This method can... read more »

3D Printing a 27kg Titanium Valve in 4.5 Hours Using Cold Spray Technology

Robert Murray-Smith Develops Dual-Chain AirLoom Style Wind Turbine

Robert Murray-Smith created a dual-chain version of an AirLoom style wind turbine. He uploaded the parts on Thingiverse, so you can print one... read more »

Robert Murray-Smith Develops Dual-Chain AirLoom Style Wind Turbine

Futuristic Tiny Home on Wheels

This delivery van was transformed into a futuristic "tiny home" including 3D printer. Modularity was key for this build and it contains many... read more »

Futuristic Tiny Home on Wheels

Forte3D Uses Modix BIG-120X for 3D Printing Cello

Forte3D has used a Modix BIG-120X to 3D print a cello using carbon fiber filled Polycarbonate filament.

Forte3D Uses Modix BIG-120X for 3D Printing Cello

Researchers Use 3D Printing for Magnetophoretic Displays

Researchers from Purdue University and University of Maryland have successfully utilized 3D printing technology to create magnetophoretic displays.

Researchers Use 3D Printing for Magnetophoretic Displays

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Formlabs Form 4L

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Polymaker PolyMax PC

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Bambu Lab A1

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Flashforge Adventurer 5X

~$349 list, street deals ~$249 to $289
  • Four-color open-frame FDM printer based on the proven Adventurer 5-series platform with…
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Anycubic Water-Wash Resin 2.0

~$26 to $36/kg
  • Washes with plain water instead of IPA, offering lower odor, simpler cleanup, and no fl…
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Creality SparkX i7 Combo

~$399
  • The easiest entry into multicolor printing for first-time owners, bundling four-color C…
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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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