Denise Bertacchi

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

Bambu Lab A1 recall

Bambu Lab issues A1 Printer heat bed recall: Here’s how to get a free replacement part

By Denise Bertacchi published

Bambu Lab has issued a recall on its A1 print beds. The built-in power cable seems to be prone to damage, which could lead to incorrect temperature readings, or worse in one case.

Monika McWuff's 3D Printer

New world record: Modded 3D printer completes ‘Speed Benchy’ model in just 2 minutes!

By Denise Bertacchi published

A specially-modified Creality Ender 3 Pro by Monika McWuff uses an epic flow rate to complete its task in record time.

Creality

Creality Announces K1C 3D Printer's Launch Date, Pricing and Full Specs: New Flagship is a Beast

By Denise Bertacchi published

Creality spiffs up the K1 with cameras, air filter and more.

Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S

Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K S review: A resin for print farms

By Denise Bertacchi published

Phrozen updates its largest resin printer.

xTool S1

xTool S1 Review: Premium Diode Laser Cutter for Home Workshops

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

A fully enclosed 40-watt diode laser that’s fast, safe and extremely powerful.

Anycubic Kobra 2 Max

Anycubic Kobra 2 Max Review: A Diamond in the Rough

By Denise Bertacchi published

The Anycubic Kobra 2 Max tries to bring speed to the land of giant prints, without success.

3D Printed Harlot Gun

I tried 3D printing a gun: It’s not as easy as you think

By Denise Bertacchi published

Most 3D-printed guns require metal parts you must buy elsewhere.

Bambu Lab A1

Bambu Lab A1 Review: Full Size Bed Slinger

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Bambu Lab adds a full sized bed slinger to their line up.

Mingda Magician Pro2

Mingda Magician Pro2 Review: Big, Quiet Prints

By Denise Bertacchi published

Mingda’s Magician Pro2 is a solid, if plodding, performer.

Glowforge Aura

Glowforge Aura Review: The Crafter’s Laser

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

A surprising entry level laser that’s easy and safe to use.

LaserPecker LP4

LaserPecker LP4 Review: Etch Metal and Wood for a Price

By Denise Bertacchi published

A portable machine that can engrave metal and cut wood with the power of twin Galvo lasers.

Creality K1 Max

Creality K1 Max Review: Bigger Core XY with a little Lux

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Creality saved its new AI camera and LIDAR sensors for the larger K1Max.

Prusa MK4

Prusa MK4 Review: Return of the King (Updated)

By Denise Bertacchi last updated

Editor's Choice

Prusa’s long awaited sequel to the MK3 is here and it was worth the wait.

XTool F1

xTool F1 Review: Cut and Engrave on the Go

By Denise Bertacchi published

xTool’s portable Galvo laser cuts wood and engraves metal anywhere you can plug in.

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Bambu Lab A1 Mini Review: Color for Beginners

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Bambu Lab goes small to capture more market share.

Peopoly

3D Printer Uses Magnets To Break Speed Limits, Print at a Table-Shaking 800 mm/s

By Denise Bertacchi published

The Magneto X boasts speeds that are 50 percent faster than the fastest consumer 3D printer today.

Creality Ender 3 V3 SE

Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Review: Over 200 mm/s for Less Than $200

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Creality’s newest entry level Ender 3 offers a lot of speed for very little cash.

Prusa 3D Printer

Josef Prusa Unleashes Speed for the MK4 3D Printer

By Denise Bertacchi published

The 3D printing pioneer calls “bullshit” on marketing from the competition.

Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab Launches Multicolor 3D Printer for Under $500

By Denise Bertacchi published

Bambu Lab launches an unexpected budget 3D printer.

Wizmaker L1 36W Laser

Wizmaker L1 36W Laser Review: High Power Laser Cutter for Advanced Users

By Denise Bertacchi published

A lean, mean 36 watt diode laser for all your semi-pro cutting needs.

AOSeed X-Maker

AOSeed X-Maker Review: A 3D Printer for Kids and More

By Denise Bertacchi published

AOSeed’s X-Maker makes 3D printing child’s play.

Bambu Lab

Bambu Lab Launching New 3D Model Site, Complete with Pre-Sliced Models

By Denise Bertacchi published

The new 3D printing hub will offer gcode files and filament profiles from the community.

AnkerMake M5C

AnkerMake M5C Review: Fast 3D Printing, No Screen

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

AnkerMake’s second printer pours on the speed, but takes away the screen in favor of a phone app.

Elegoo Neptune 4

Elegoo Neptune 4 Review: Invisible Klipper

By Denise Bertacchi published

Elegoo’s Neptune 4 comes with speedy firmware Klipper hidden inside.

Sovol SV07

Sovol SV07 Review: Klipper-Powered 3D Printers for Beginners

By Denise Bertacchi published

The Sovol SV07 gives you all the speed of Klipper without any of the hassle.

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