3D Printing

Bambu Lab has shared details on its upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday that will last till December 5. Shoppers will be able to get the A1, the H2D Combo, and the P1S for a discounted price.

Bambu Lab has introduced a new 3D printer. The P2S is supposed to impress with an extensive feature set and strong specs. The enclosed 3D printer should also be easy to use and therefore quite accessible even for beginners.

DIY YouTuber CNCDan has uploaded a video of his latest project — a VR headset, which, besides the 3D-printed parts, cost him about $150. He also made all the resources needed for the project open source.

YouTuber Brady Y. Lin, who could be called a serial inventor, has uploaded a video of his latest invention — Stradex1. Stradex1 is a violin-inspired musical instrument, but more compact and possibly more intuitive. He also made the project open-source.

A homeowner tackled a major wasp infestation by 3D printing a one-way excluder that, with a PC fan, removed hundreds of wasps from their walls. The design files have been shared for others to use and adapt.

Blender 5.0 Beta has officially been released in preparation for the release candidate that is scheduled to land later this year. Blender 5.0 is slated to add a number of UI tweaks for readability and tweak the backend codebase to add new feature support and improve performance.

Bambu Lab and Presq have partnered to release a line of open-sourced, customisable footwear designs that will allow anyone to bring their concepts to reality using just a 3D printer. The lineup of 3D designs, which feature TPE and PLA based construction, will be available on Bambu's MakerWorld platform.

Makera has officially revealed the Z1, it's latest desktop CNC, this time appealing to what it calls the "entry-level" maker. The new CNC machine features the same auto-levelling, 0.02 mm precision, and quick tool changer as the Makera Carvera Air, but costs half as much.

It was only a matter of time! The same wizard behind the completely transparent Game Boy, has created a fully playable Lego Game Boy using real hardware and supporting real cartridges.

The Qidi Q2 is an enclosed 3D printer capable of handling multiple filaments simultaneously. One notable feature is its built-in filter system designed to help protect the user from potentially harmful emissions.

YouTuber Nick Zetta of Basically Homeless built a three-part exoskeleton aim assist, combining a motorised wrist, solenoid “finger,” and an Nvidia Jetson, cutting latency to 17 ms and taking second place on the Aimlabs leaderboard.

PMM has announced a new series of mouse mods that slashes nearly 20 g off the weight of the already lightweight Endgame Gear OP1 8K. The custom mouse shell comes in three different flavours, all printed in PA12 nylon, and they all also have additional tuning options to make your EGG OP1 8K v1 or v2 more custom.

An enterprising modder has built himself a rather impressive DIY Framework Laptop with an integrated mechanical keyboard with the coveted HHKB layout. The mod makes the repairable thin-and-light laptop significantly thicker, but that extra space also adds room for sleek integrated volume, screen brightness, and keyboard backlight dials.

A team of researchers at MIT has developed a new toolkit called SustainaPrint. This toolkit strategically reinforces the critical zones of 3D prints, allowing for greener and more sustainable 3D-printing without sacrificing much of the structural integrity.

EufyMake has officially launched its new E1 UV printer. It's the company's first desktop model with 3D texture printing, roll-to-film add-ons, and flexible white ink, priced from $1,999, arriving later this year.

Marcin Plaza, known for his recent mechanical keyboard Lenovo Yoga laptop project, has returned, this time to convert a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip smartphone into a deliciously retro slide phone, replete with a hardware keyboard and a tiny display. The project not only salvages a dead Z Flip 5, but it solves one of the phone's biggest durability issues.

Bambu Lab H2C introduces a hotend swap system called Vortek that aims to improve multicolor 3D printing efficiency. It swaps the hotend which eliminates the need to purge and saves on print times.

Creality adds K2 Pro to the K2 series as a more affordable option than the massive K2 Plus. For now, only a combo with the printer and a CFS unit is available with sale starting August 24.

An enterprising Redditor has built a rather impressive mini PC with a Lenovo Legion Go, a 3D-printed enclosure, and a stack of 18650 Li-Ion cells that have increased the battery capacity by 400%. The case features a number of other nifty features, like additional USB ports and quick-release clips for the handheld gaming PC.

NASA has developed a new metal alloy called GRX-810, which it claims is over 1,000 times more durable at extreme temperatures compared to existing materials. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient jet engines and affordable high-performance rocket parts.

Four bachelor students at Aalborg University in Denmark built a submersible drone, capable of switching from underwater navigation to flight, all in an instant. The four students — Andrei Copaci, Mikolaj Dzwigało, Paweł Kowalczyk, and Krzysztof Sierocki built the drone as part of their thesis.

Bambu Lab's H2D three-dimensional printer now has a brother, the H2D Pro, that brings an enterprise grade Ethernet port with a physical kill switch. The nozzle has been swapped to a Tungsten Carbide one for improved durability.

Engineers at RMIT University say they have developed a new type of 3D-printed titanium that is about a third cheaper and much stronger than standard alloys. This breakthrough could impact many fields — from aerospace to medicine.

3D-printing has come a long way — from crude plastic prototypes to fully functional metal parts and human tissue scaffolds. What began as a rapid prototyping tool is now reshaping manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, and even food production.

Bambu Lab has just launched a crowdfunding feature on its MakerWorld platform, as a way for the 3D printing community to support technically complex projects that would otherwise be too expensive to be realised. Like on Kickstarter, creators can define funding targets and offer rewards to supporters.

The Snapmaker U1 is a recently unveiled 3D printer capable of working with multiple filaments and colours simultaneously. It also features as many as four toolheads, giving it several advantages when printing with different filaments.

The HyperMaker is a new 3D printer that promises exceptionally high-resolution results and ultrafine detail reproduction. Notable features include a built-in camera for real-time monitoring and a UV light control system designed to minimise stray light.

A new N5 Mini project delivers a fully 3D-printable, open-source NAS enclosure - letting users build and customize affordable, compact network storage using standard mini-PCs and components.

Owners of some 3D printers should be aware that Anker and eufyMake devices might face issues in case of defects, as some products of these brands have already become unavailable.

Offered in three build volumes, the new Yumi Model C 3D printer features a touchscreen and promises exceptionally high print speeds. It can be equipped with an optional stylus-enabled display that allows users to digitally paint their 3D models with ease.

Zenni Optical has launched ID Guard, a lens coating that helps thwart facial recognition scans and potential face cloning threats. The pink-tinted coating fits select Zenni lenses and targets IR light in the range similar to that used by Apple Face ID.

UCLA researchers at Samueli School of Engineering have successfully developed a 3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen to detect Parkison's disease.

Researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have come up with a novel material for scalable solar-powered desalination of seawater. The previous materials used for this purpose were not scalable, as their efficiency drastically dropped with increasing size.

The promising first test for the 3D printed micro turbojet engine has laid a solid foundation for further, more efficient development in aviation. Details about the engine are sparse at this time, but it is a major achievement regardless.

Following a successful and recently concluded crowdfunding campaign, Anker's eufyMake E1 UV printer is now officially available for pre-order. Early-bird buyers can secure a $500 discount and limited-time gifts.

Elegoo has announced that its next flagship-grade 3D printer will be its first to launch capable of being controlled via smartphone out of the box. The Jupiter 2 is to be compatible with the OEM's new Matrix app, which lets the user set parameters such as layer height on their mobile device's screen, then track their accumulation in real time.

Researchers have developed a synthetic elastomer that mimics human skin — combining ultra-high strength, super toughness, body-temperature shape memory, and biosafety into one material. Dubbed PCL-AD-4, this material could pave the way for next-generation implants, minimally invasive surgical procedures, and soft robotic parts with lifelike properties.

In collaboration with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), researchers from MIT and UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated that cold spray 3D printing can be used to repair corroded bridge beams directly on-site. This innovative method offers a faster, less disruptive, and more cost-effective solution for restoring aging infrastructure across the United States.

The new Razer Kishi V3 Pro costs $149.99 which is the same price as the Razer Kishi Ultra. Both mobile controllers are alike in many ways but also have differences that will determine the experience you will get from them.

Robots that can be 3D printed are thought to become prominent in the industry thanks to their ease of manufacture - in fact, they can start moving the second their run is complete, as a group working at the University of Edinburgh have just shown. Their new method is also intended to be open-source and cheaper than ever before.

University of Illinois researchers developed an AI model that detects which 3D printer produced a part by analyzing microscopic surface patterns.

The Bambu Lab H2D is now available for purchase. Depending on the configuration, it's not just a 3D printer, but a versatile device that can also customize and create prints in various different ways. There are also significant differences in terms of pricing.

The Kobra 3 V2 Combo is now available for purchase at a noteworthy launch discount. It’s a 3D printer for multicolor prints that doesn’t require users to manually swap filaments.

Philips has announced a pilot project in Czech Republic that will make it possible for its customers to 3D print parts for damaged products or accessories. Customers will be able to download the file for a part free of charge and use their personal 3D printer to print the said part.

CheckMag Whether it's a broken battery door from years of abuse by children and cats, the irritatingly easy to press Netflix button, or the complete inability to place the remote flat on a table, this genius Nvidia Shield remote case can be printed at home and has literally no negatives.

Anker sub-brand eufyMake has launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for the new UV Printer E1. The award-winning device can be used to print 3D textural designs onto various objects, with the ability to mimic brushstrokes or to create a leather effect. A range of pledge levels and bundles are currently available, offering savings of up to $800.

The Snapmaker A350T is more than just a 3D printer – it can also transform into a laser cutter and CNC machine. The device can swiftly switch between the various modes, allowing users to effortlessly tackle complex projects.