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Adafruit pushes back against NY state’s sweeping ban on 3D printing guns

By Jowi Morales published

Adafruit says that the current bill, which forces 3D printer manufacturers to scan for gun and gun components, is too broad and is prone to massive false positive and false negative rates.

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Anycubic Kobra X

Anycubic Kobra X Review: Hidden AMS

By Denise Bertacchi published

Anycubic goes toe-to-toe with Bambu with a bedslinger clone.

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Cornell research shows that underwater 3D printing can be used to build or repair ocean structures in place

By Mark Tyson published

Researchers based at Cornell University have developed a method for 3D printing concrete structures on the seafloor.

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3D Printing for the Consumer Market at CES 2026

Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints

By Jowi Morales published

A group of researchers has built an AI-powered system that uses five agents to monitor 3D printers and correct for errors after each printed layer.

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US Marine Corps develops first 3D printed drone with no China-sourced parts

By Mark Tyson published

HANX, the first NDAA compliant drone, has been announced by the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Scientists share design so you can make your own 3D-printable 'eFlesh' for robots

By Mark Tyson published

Scientists share plans for highly-tactile 'eFlesh' robot sensor grips

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 Combo budget 3D printer is now available

By Denise Bertacchi published

The anticipated color upgrade to Elegoo’s budget-busting 3D printer launches at $449.

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Best 3D Printers for Beginners

Best 3D Printers for Beginners 2026: Perfect printers for kids, teens, and adults alike

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated

What to look for in an easy-to-use, beginner 3D printer.

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Washington state proposes new 3D-printed gun controls with 'blocking features' and blueprint detection algorithm

By Stephen Warwick published

Washington is the latest state to propose laws preventing the proliferation and manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.

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Best 3D Printers of 2025

The Best 3D Printers for Home, Workshop or Business in 2026

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated

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.

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