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In 2025, researchers proposed a nanoscale anodized aluminum oxide, touted as "transparent aluminum," but it differs greatly from ALON armor used in military applications.…
On July 1, 2026, AMPERA unveiled the world's first full-scale, 3D-printed nuclear reactor module using silicon carbide and a thorium fuel cycle, raising questions…
A team of metallurgists has developed a method using looping lasers to mix molten metals in real-time during additive manufacturing, allowing for the creation…
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Bambu Lab faces mounting criticism from the 3D printing community over its approach to open-source principles and repair accessibility, tensions that came to a…
CoreXY printers can reach impressive speeds, but many users fail to maximize their potential. Key improvements involve input shaping to eliminate vibrations, conducting flow…
Bambu Lab showcased its upcoming X2D Core 3D printer at CES 2026, a desktop machine targeting professional workflows and demanding hobbyists with specifications that…
mHUB gives Chicago something no pure-software city has: a hardware incubator with prototyping labs and a manufacturing supply chain, positioned perfectly for the physical…
Bambu Lab’s A1 Combo has quietly become the hottest-selling desktop 3D printer of early 2025, and it’s easy to see why. At $569 bundled…
Flashforge is one of 3D printing’s most enduring brands — and one of its most underrated. Founded in Zhejiang, China in 2011, the company…
Elegoo built its reputation in the electronics components market before pivoting into 3D printing — and that engineering-first DNA shows in every machine it…
Anycubic didn’t invent resin 3D printing, but it made it affordable enough for hobbyists to take it seriously. The Shenzhen-based brand’s Photon series, launched…
No brand has done more to put a 3D printer on every maker’s desk than Creality. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer launched its iconic Ender 3…
Bambu Lab isn’t slowing down. Hot on the heels of the X1 Carbon’s success, the company has announced the P1S — a fully enclosed,…
If there’s a single person who democratized desktop 3D printing, it’s Josef Prusa. The Czech maker and engineer founded Prusa Research in Prague in…
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