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

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.

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.

FLSun launches delta-style T1 Max 3D printer for affordable $479 — specialized model geared for print farms

By Denise Bertacchi published 29 June 25

FLSun's new Delta printer variation claims to be fast, reliable, and easy to maintain.

Latest 3D printing tech and combat robotics showcased at the OG 3D printing festival, MRRF 2025

By Denise Bertacchi published 28 June 25

The Midwest RepRap Festival drew 3D printing fanatics from around the globe.

Bambu Lab A1 Combo vs Prusa Research MK4S with MMU3: Battle of the Color Bed Slingers

By Denise Bertacchi published 20 June 25

Can the $549 Bambu Lab A1 Combo take on the $1,269 Prusa Research MK4S with MMU3? We put these two mighty bed slingers into the ring to find out which 3D printer comes out on top.

Etsy cracks down on 3D printed products — new rules exclude many 3D printed items from listings

By Denise Bertacchi published 14 June 25

Changes to Etsy's creativity standards may ban selling items you didn’t design yourself.

Photo of the Tom’s Hardware H2D Laser Combo for comparison

New leaked Bambu Lab 3D printer images may show the next model — decoding the images reveals interesting details

By Denise Bertacchi published 7 June 25

Is Bambu Lab ready to ship the next 3D Printer?

Best Resin 3D Printers 2025

By Anj Bryant, Denise Bertacchi last updated 4 June 25

Find the best resin 3D printers for beginners, makers on a sub-$300 budget and experts here.

LDO Positron v3.2 3D Printer Kit Review: Build Your Own Portable, Foldable, Adorable, Upside Down 3D Printer

By Denise Bertacchi published 3 June 25

The Positron V3.2 is a DIY kit 3D printer for makers looking to show off their building skills.

Could water-soluble plastic be the answer to better recycling of 3D prints?

By Denise Bertacchi published 2 June 25

Finding the best way to recycle your 3D prints has led many makers to get crafty with their 3D printing scraps, while a handful of ingenious companies seek a solution.