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

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Bambu Lab announced a new 3D model sharing site, currently in beta testing, to compete with Printables, Thangs and Thingiverse. The company hopes MakerWorld will simplify 3D printing for all users, even those who do not own a Bambu Lab printer. 

The site aims to remove technical barriers to 3D printing by providing end users with pre-sliced models and tuned filament profiles that will match with any brand of 3D printer. To do so, they will lean heavily on the volunteer efforts of a community willing to share their knowledge. A reward system will offer points for “every interaction” that can be redeemed for models, filament, gift cards and printers. 

Bambu Lab’s P1S and P1P are two of the best 3D printers for hobbyists and small businesses, offering incredible speed, quality and the option for 16 color prints. 

Unlike existing file sharing sites that focus on model designers and end users, MakerWorld will invite expert makers to share their slicer knowledge by providing pre-sliced files in the form of g-code. Like Prusa Research’s Printables, MakerWorld will invite all users to their platform, no matter what brand of machine they own.

Bambu Lab hinted that MakerWorld will employ a cloud based slicer and that g-codes will be provided by those who have a “profound understanding of 3D printing.” We hope that means that slicing experts will be vetted not only for their skills, but ownership of the printers they are providing sliced files. G-Codes are very particular to each brand and style of 3D printer and results can be disastrous when mishandled. 

Bambu Lab’s hopes to open MakerWorld to more beta testers in the coming weeks.

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Denise Bertacchi
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Denise Bertacchi is a Contributing Writer for Tom’s Hardware US, covering 3D printing. Denise has been crafting with PCs since she discovered Print Shop had clip art on her Apple IIe. She loves reviewing 3D printers because she can mix all her passions: printing, photography, and writing.