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The new silicone printhead allows printing soft, stretchable objects like gaskets (Image source: Prusa)

New Prusa XL silicone 3D printing toolhead makes soft-material printing more affordable and simple

Prusa, in partnership with Filament2, has just announced a revolutionary 'liquid filament' and toolhead for its Prusa XL 3D printer that allows it to print using fluid materials like silicone, epoxy and even chocolate, at a vastly...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 02 Nov 2025 11:13

The compact DIY camera (pictured) has multiple shooting modes: single, double, quad, "smear" panoramic. (Image source: u/Dycus via r/electronics)

This ultra-compact DIY camera uses an optical mouse sensor and has 3D-printed parts

A DIY camera built from an optical mouse sensor can capture 30x30-pixel grayscale images. It has 64 color modes, multiple photo styles, FRAM memory, USB dumps, and boasts hand-packed construction using 3D-printed parts.

Anubhav Sharma, 01 Nov 2025 23:18

Signature Oak Core One 3D printer. (Image source: Prusa)

Prusa unveils two new 3D printers in the Core One line and one of them has an Oak chassis

Prusa has announced a new 3D printer called the Core One L as well as a limited-edition Signature Oak edition of the Core One. The former is a larger variant of the Core One with some improvements.

Vineet Washington, 31 Oct 2025 17:40

The user 3D printed the enclosure (pictured) themselves over multiple iterations. (Image source: u/C4pt41nUn1c0rn via r/framework)

Framework user builds a 3D-printed console-style PC using a laptop motherboard and 7900 XTX GPU

A Framework user built a great-looking custom gaming console from a 13-inch mainboard, Oculink eGPU, and 3D-printed case. It's a great representation of how modular DIY design and active cooling can turn mystery parts into a power...

Anubhav Sharma, 27 Oct 2025 18:23

A picture of the X-wing drone (Image source: German engineer; screenshot)

Engineer 3D-prints 134-mph X-wing drone and makes it open-source

DIY engineer Luis has successfully designed, built, and flown a Star Wars-inspired X-wing drone that hit speeds of 216 km/h (134 mph). He revealed the project underwent 6 iterations to produce a working prototype.

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Oct 2025 14:34

An image of the Peregreen 3 flying (Image source: Mike Bell; cropped screenshot)

DIY engineers 3D-print world's fastest drone with 363.5 mph top speed

Two DIY engineers have designed, built, and flown the world's fastest drone — the Peregreen 3. The drone managed to hit 585 km/h (Mach 0.47), beating the previous record by 27 km/h (16.8 mph) and their previous record by 105 km/h ...

Chibuike Okpara, 25 Oct 2025 10:56

Bambu Lab H2D with AMS 2 Pro and AMS HT. (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Deal | Bambu Lab announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with up to 43% off 3D printers

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.

Vineet Washington, 23 Oct 2025 14:00

The P2S is a new 3D printer with an AI-powered camera (Image source: Bambu Lab)

P2S: New 3D printer supports multi-filament printing, comes with touchscreen and quick-swap nozzle

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.

Silvio Werner, 15 Oct 2025 04:36

An image of the YouTuber testing the headset in sim racing (Image source: CNCDan; cropped screenshot)

DIY YouTuber builds cheap VR headset and makes it open-source

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.

Chibuike Okpara, 13 Oct 2025 21:09

An image of Stradex1 in the playing position (Image source: Brady Y. Lin; cropped)

DIY engineer 3D-prints new musical instrument and makes it 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 th...

Chibuike Okpara, 12 Oct 2025 07:04

Pictured - an IRL image of the one-way excluder (left), and a design render of the same (right). (Image source: u/Chronus88 via r/3Dprinting)

Using a 3D printer and a fractal PC fan, someone engineered their way out of a wasp nightmare

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.

Anubhav Sharma, 11 Oct 2025 10:59

Blender 5 beta startup view. (Image source: Blender)

Blender 5.0 Beta: Free, open-source 3D modelling and animation program launches with slew of tweaks and performance updates

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...

Julian van der Merwe, 09 Oct 2025 01:22

The Fig.(0), pictured above, is the first of many shoe designs that Presq will share on MakerWorld (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Open-source 3D-printed shoes now a reality thanks to Bambu Lab x Presq partnership

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...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 08 Oct 2025 19:23

The Makera Z1 is a compact desktop CNC machine made easy. (Image source: Makera)

Affordable desktop CNC launches with $400 discount: Precision milling to challenge 3D printing with 4-axis add-on

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 M...

Julian van der Merwe, 02 Oct 2025 23:46

The 1:1 scale Lego Game Boy has already been converted into a playable console (Image Source: Lego.com)

Modder converts the 1:1 scale Lego Game Boy into a playable Game Boy

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.

David Devey, 02 Oct 2025 17:08

Q2: Multicolor 3D printer with enclosed build chamber (Image source: Qidi)

Qidi Q2: Multicolor 3D printer features air filter and promises perfect first layers

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.

Silvio Werner, 02 Oct 2025 14:24

A DIY exoskeleton device strapped to a hand while using a gaming mouse (Image source: Basically Homeless/YouTube)

YouTuber builds DIY exoskeleton aim assist to cut latency to 17 ms and climb Aimlabs leaderboard

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...

Anmol Dubey, 26 Sep 2025 10:30

Three endgame gear gaming mice with ultra-lightweight 3D printed shells

3D printed mouse mod makes ultralight Endgame Gear OP1 8K 39% lighter than stock, and you can soon buy one

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...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Sep 2025 04:50

Campus DIY laptop with mechanical keyboard and customisable dials

Modder builds Framework Laptop with mechanical keyboard, and it's an all-aluminium hunk straight out of the '90s

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 t...

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Sep 2025 07:10

A 3D-printed model of The Thinker (Image source: Vinicius Amano via Unsplash; cropped)

MIT system makes eco-friendly 3D prints stronger with less plastic

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 o...

Chibuike Okpara, 06 Sep 2025 03:15

The EufyMake E1 (pictured) offers a max resolution of 1,440 DPI and can handle materials up to 50 mm thick. (Image source: Anker)

Anker's eufyMake E1 launches as "world's first" personal UV printer with 3D texture

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.

Anubhav Sharma, 04 Sep 2025 10:30

Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a custom case and BlackBerry keyboard in a hand

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip becomes mini sliding phone with BlackBerry physical keyboard in ambitious DIY project

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 ...

Julian van der Merwe, 03 Sep 2025 18:32

Vortek hotend change system gantry that enables quick hotend swaps. (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Bambu Lab announces H2C with Vortek hotend system that eliminates multicolor poop

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.

Vineet Washington, 26 Aug 2025 21:12

Creality K2 Pro 3D printer with CFS unit. (Image source: Creality, edited)

Creality expands K2 3D printer series with K2 Pro, more compact and cheaper than K2 Plus

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.

Vineet Washington, 21 Aug 2025 20:47

Lenovo Legion Go with a 3D printed clamshell enclosure. (Image source: u/MysteriousAlarm897 on Reddit)

Chunky DIY Lenovo Legion Go Laptop case adds 400% battery increase and 4 USB ports

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 othe...

Julian van der Merwe, 21 Aug 2025 18:03

A picture of an RS-25 rocket engine (Image source: Aerojet Rocketdyne; cropped)

NASA develops 1,000× more durable, heat-resistant, 3D-printable superalloy

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 affordabl...

Chibuike Okpara, 18 Aug 2025 16:10

The drone flying in the air and swimming underwater (Image source: Andrei Copaci; edited screenshot)

Students 3D-print drone that goes from swimming underwater to flying seamlessly

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,...

Chibuike Okpara, 15 Aug 2025 03:15

Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer with AMS 2 Pro and AMS HT on top. (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Bambu Lab silently launches H2D Pro with Ethernet port, improved nozzle, and better filtration

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.

Vineet Washington, 11 Aug 2025 21:17

An airplane flying in the sky (Image source: Kat von Wood via Unsplash; cropped)

From jet parts to joint replacements: New 3D-printed titanium to transform key industries

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....

Chibuike Okpara, 11 Aug 2025 08:30

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo review: A 3D printer between plug-and-play genius and a DIY construction zone

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Combo review: A 3D printer between plug-and-play genius and a DIY construction zone

The Kobra 3 V2 from Anycubic promises state-of-the-art features at a competitive price. You don't have to dig deep into your pockets for it, but you do have to put a bit of tinkering into the printer yourself. There are plenty of small adjustments required before this 3D printer can deliver perfect results.

Marc Herter, 10 Aug 2025 08:26

Pictured is the robot flying, swimming, walking, and firing missiles (Image source: Chris Wabs; edited screenshots)

DIY engineer goes viral for 3D-printing a robot that can fly, swim, and walk

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 ...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Aug 2025 11:11

The new crowdfunding page (seen above) is in its rollout phase but already lists a number of interesting projects (Image source: MakerWorld)

Bambu Lab introduces MakerWorld crowdfunding platform for 3D printing projects

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 Kickstarte...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 03 Aug 2025 17:30

Snapmaker U1: 3D printer equipped with multiple toolheads (Image source: Snapmaker)

Snapmaker U1: High-speed 3D printer features four toolheads for quick filament swaps

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 filame...

Silvio Werner, 02 Aug 2025 10:00

HyperMaker: 3D printer engineered for more demanding applications (Image source: EMAKE3D)

HyperMaker resin 3D printer delivers ultrafine details and offers useful extra features

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 t...

Silvio Werner, 31 Jul 2025 16:22

The developer, Jack Harvest, has reportedly poured over 200 hours into this NAS project. (Image source: u/jackharvest on Reddit)

3D-printed NAS inspired by Minisforum N5 lets you build compact storage on a budget

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.

Anubhav Sharma, 28 Jul 2025 13:09

eufyMake 3D printers are no longer available (Image source: Marc Herter)

Some Anker 3D printers may become unrepairable soon

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.

Silvio Werner, 28 Jul 2025 03:22

Yumi C: New 3D printer supports multicolour printing (Image source: Yumi)

Yumi Model C: High-speed multicolour 3D printer supports up to 12 filaments

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 t...

Silvio Werner, 21 Jul 2025 16:59

The pink-hued Zenni Optical ID Guard eyeglass coating helps block facial security threats by stopping complete facial scans. (Image source: Zenni Optical)

Zenni Optical unveils ID Guard: Infrared-blocking lens coating for eyeglasses to disrupt unwanted facial scans

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 ...

David Chien, 09 Jul 2025 03:07

An image depicting how the diagnostic smart pen works (Image source: AI-generated image)

3D-printed pen successfully detects Parkinson's disease with 96.22% accuracy

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

Chibuike Okpara, 08 Jul 2025 19:07

A depiction of the new material in action (Image source: AI-generated image)

Researchers develop new sponge-like material to make drinkable water from seawater

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 drasti...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Jul 2025 20:25

Screenshot from representational video showing assembly process of a jet engine. (Image source: AECC)

Chinese 3D printed jet engine successfully completes test flight

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 reg...

Vineet Washington, 07 Jul 2025 18:45

The eufyMake E1 UV printer can print on up to 300 materials. (Image source: Anker)

Anker eufyMake E1: New 3D UV printer now available for pre-order with $500 discount

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.

Marcus Schwarten, 05 Jul 2025 12:25

Elegoo launches its Matrix app. (Image source: Elegoo)

Elegoo Jupiter 2 slated to launch as new 3D printer with new smartphone remote control app

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 us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2025 19:31

PCL-AD-4, a new polyurethane-based material stronger than the human skin (Image source: AI-generated illustrative image)

New artificial skin has shape memory and is 107 times stronger than human skin

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 th...

Chibuike Okpara, 23 Jun 2025 17:22

Members of the UMass Amherst and MIT research team at the repair site in Great Barrington (Image source: UMass Amherst)

3D printing used in bridge repair for the first time as UMass Amherst completes a proof-of-concept repair

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...

Chibuike Okpara, 21 Jun 2025 20:13

The Razer Kishi V3 Pro and Razer Kishi Ultra are similar in several ways but there are a handful of key differences. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Kishi V3 Pro vs Razer Kishi Ultra: Here's how Razer's $150 controllers differ

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.

Habeeb Onawole, 15 Jun 2025 15:08

The new walking robot. (Image source: Device)

New 3D-printed robots walk right off the production line

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...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 May 2025 22:33

Deep learning reveals unique “fingerprints” on 3-D-printed parts (Image source: Dall-E 3)

AI model achieves high accuracy in identifying source of 3D-printed parts

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

Nathan Ali, 27 May 2025 01:30

The new H2D 3D printer comes with laser engraver (Image source: Bambu Lab)

Bambu Lab H2D: New 3D printer doubles as laser cutter and engraver

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 di...

Silvio Werner, 19 May 2025 22:21

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