Articles by Denise Bertacchi, Freelance Reviewer

Denise has been crafting with PCs since she discovered Print Shop had clip art on her Apple IIe. She’s been a freelance newspaper reporter, online columnist and craft blogger with an eye for kid’s STEM activities. She got hooked on 3D printing after her son made a tiny Tinkercad Jeep for a school science project. Excited to learn more, she got a Creality CR10s and hasn’t looked back. She loves reviewing 3D printers because she can mix all her passions: printing, photography and writing. When she’s not modding her Ender 3 Pro or stirring glitter into a batch of resin, you’ll find her at the latest superhero movie with her husband and two sons.

Articles by: Denise Bertacchi

Creality submits for an IPO, adds a mysterious 3D printing model website

By Denise Bertacchi published 28 August 25

Creality is set to become a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, making it the first manufacturer of consumer-grade 3D printers to make the leap into the big time.

Hot on the heels of the H2S, Bambu Lab announces the seven-color, wireless nozzle-swapping Vortek H2C

By Denise Bertacchi published 26 August 25

To avoid buyer’s remorse, Bambu Lab announced its new tool changer-like system, dropping in Q4.

Bambu Lab H2S Review: The One We Wanted

By Denise Bertacchi published 26 August 25

Editor's Choice

Bambu Lab’s H2S is a premium 3D printer with room to roam.

3D printer maker SnapMaker raised a staggering $7.8 million on the first day of Kickstarter for its Affordable Tool Changer, breaking Bambu's record

By Denise Bertacchi published 23 August 25

The Snapmaker U1 raised $7.4 million, surpassing the Bambu Lab X1C record.

Snapmaker U1 review: An affordable tool changer for all

By Denise Bertacchi published 19 August 25

Editor's Choice

Snapmaker’s latest machine is a filament-saving tool changer with a Bambu Lab P1S price tag.

Goodbye to Open Source Hardware in 3D Printing

'Open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead' — rise of China's government subsidies, country's permissive patent system cited by Prusa CEO

By Denise Bertacchi published 17 August 25

3D printer companies are raiding the Open Source cookie jar, and it’s starting to hurt.

I've reviewed one hundred 3D printers — these are the best features that have become non-negotiable

By Denise Bertacchi published 15 August 25

I've reviewed more than 100 3D printers, and these are the top features I prefer in a new printer.

French 12-color 3D printer claims to be 'the fastest multi-color 3D printer in the galaxy' — Kickstarter pricing starts at $195 and stretches to $775

By Denise Bertacchi published 13 August 25

A new Kickstarter 3D printer boasts 12 color prints and massive speed.

Desktop laser cutter maker xTool Opens U.S. Headquarters in Silicon Valley

By Denise Bertacchi published 5 August 25

xTool puts down roots in California.

Bambu Lab introduces Kickstarter-like program for backing elaborate 3D printing projects — crowdfunding features added to the MakerWorld website

By Denise Bertacchi published 4 August 25

Bambu Lab ads Crowdfunding to support Maker World Designers.

New auto ejection tool for Bambu Lab print farms automatically ejects finished 3D prints from the machine — $129 kit includes auto door opener and special bed surface for frictionless part ejection

By Denise Bertacchi published 4 August 25

3DQue introduces a function to pop prints off the bed without human intervention.

xTool M1 Ultra Review: Four in One Crafting Machine

By Denise Bertacchi published 1 August 25

The Swiss Army Knife of laser cutters, the xTool M1 Ultra burns, cuts, draws, and prints with ink.

Inside Open Sauce, a science festival for makers, with over 500 projects on display

By Denise Bertacchi published 27 July 25

Open Sauce brings together science, YouTube, and little mayhem.

The Harlot, by Black Lotus Coalition and printed by Tom’s Hardware

We spoke with Thingiverse about its new AI-driven ghost gun detection that eliminates designs for 3D printing - companies turn to AI to block production of ghost guns

By Denise Bertacchi published 26 July 25

Can AI prevent users from printing firearms?

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo Review: Color to the Max

By Denise Bertacchi published 23 July 25

Editor's Choice

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo succeeds where others disappoint.

Prusa, Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo 3D Printers

Tariff fears caused a surge in entry-level 3D printer sales — Chinese companies accounted for 95% of entry-level machines shipped globally

By Denise Bertacchi published 16 July 25

New data shows “entry-level” 3D printer sales are up in 2025.

New leaked Bambu Lab 3D printer diagrams reveal H2S model in the works — diagrams accidentally included in Wiki page

By Denise Bertacchi published 12 July 25

More leaks from Bambu Lab reveal that a new single-nozzle sister to the H2D is coming soon.

MyMiniFactory swoops on Etsy 3D printing controversy — new Premium Merchant Program will let anyone sell physical 3D prints on its platform for a monthly fee

By Denise Bertacchi published 12 July 25

MMF responds to Etsy’s attempt to shut out 3D print makers.

Scammers on Facebook try to ruin Bambu Lab’s big 3D printer sale — site has been rife with fake ads for 3D printers

By Denise Bertacchi published 11 July 25

Facebook has been rife with fake ads for 3D printers in an attempt to con you out of money.

Snapmaker's 3D printer tool changer is real — the Snapmaker U1 is a four-color tool changer coming to Kickstarter this summer

By Denise Bertacchi published 8 July 25

March leak of Snapmaker and xTool collab is half right?

Best Filaments for 3D Printing 2025

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated 6 July 25

We’ve tested scores of filaments to help you find the right material. So much plastic, so little time.

Best Multicolor 3D Printers of 2025: Print the Rainbow

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated 6 July 25

Don’t be boring. Add some color to your 3D printing workflow.

The Best 3D Printers for Home, Workshop or Business in 2025

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated 6 July 25

I’ve tested every well-known 3D printer consumer brand, from Anycubic to Voron, to help you find the best machine for your budget and needs.

Bambu Lab Introduces free software to manage an unlimited number of 3D printers simultaneously — cloud-free LAN Mode Print Farm Manager program simplifies mass 3D printing

By Denise Bertacchi published 4 July 25

Bambu Lab introduces cloud-free farm management tool.

I tested a new AI model that claims to help solve 3D printing disasters — PrintFix.io can analyze images of your prints to identify issues and fixes

By Denise Bertacchi published 1 July 25

Can AI be your new 3D printing guru? New AI-powered program offers advice to fix your 3D printing problem.

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