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Developer re-enables 3D printer features that Bambu Lab disabled, firm promptly threatens legal action
By Denise Bertacchi published
OrcaSlicer-BambuLab project would have restored cloud access to Orca fans.

Noctua releases free 3D CAD files for top-rated fans and accessories
By Bruno Ferreira published
Noctua has opened Pandora's Box by releasing 3D CAD files of many of its fans and accessories, though with some slight modifications to protect Noctua's IP.

Hacktivists share a guide on making working electronics PCBs made from natural clay with prehistoric technique
By Mark Tyson published
Feminist Hackers share a compelling solution for custom PCB-needy DIYers - a hand-made wild clay prehistoric-fired alternative.

3D printing community organizes against California law that would restrict sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts
By Denise Bertacchi published
Experts warn that "safety algorithms" are a death sentence for makerspaces, schools, and innovation.

New metal 3D printer shrinks industrial tech down to workbench size with laser powder bed fusion system
By Etiido Uko published
Scrap Labs has unveiled the Scrap 1, a compact laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printer that fits on a workbench and starts at $9,600 — a fraction of what industrial LPBF systems typically cost

Enthusiast builds 3D-printed retro PC case and shares the files so you can print it yourself
By Jowi Morales published
This looks like a fun weekend project for 3D-printing enthusiasts.

Your Walmart might be 3D printed; firm building more than a dozen 3D-printed Walmart expansions
By Denise Bertacchi published
3D printing a building now takes days, not weeks.

Bambu Lab overtakes Creality as the world's top-selling budget 3D printer brand
By Luke James published
Bambu Lab claimed the top spot in global entry-level 3D printer shipments during 2025, overtaking longtime leader Creality.
Researchers find a way to heat 3D printer filament using microwaves, enabling fusing circuits inside printed objects
By Aaron Klotz published
This breakthrough is already enabling the production of new high-tech devices

Elegoo announces the Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer for $949, early bird price of $849
By Jowi Morales published
The Jupiter 2 has a massive 14.6-liter build volume and a 14-inch 16K LCD screen that delivers 20 x 26µm XY resolution. It's currently on pre-sale but is expected to arrive after June 30, 2026.
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