3D Print Hobbyist Digest

Bambu Lab's H3C teasers reveal some details, but plenty is still open.

• Officially shown: a nine-tool rack that drops down at the front of the...

Smackmax's crowdfunded three-watch case skips screws, hinges and springs, using interlocking printed parts and seven ordinary hair ties for...

The open-source bambu-printer-mcp server offers a route to slicing and printing on Bambu Lab printers without Bambu's cloud. Slice and export with...

A Core One+ (Gen2) owner on firmware 8.0.0 reports that the runout sensor behaves differently depending on how the print starts.

• Works: Starting...

Pick your filament based on what the part has to survive.

• Figurines and prototypes: PLA is easy to print and low-warping, but it deforms around...

• Amaero went public after postponing its IPO in late September, selling 4,705,883 shares at $4.25 each.
• The metal powder maker plans to use up to...

The lenticular effect comes from geometry, not lenses. LuBan's software creates a 3D structure from 2D input, so you can see different images from...

Watch for filament that curls sideways instead of dropping straight down, or black specks and color streaks in your prints.

• Purge first: Heat the...

The broader Creality guide suggests choosing filament by application, performance, and type. The PLA guide makes that concrete:

• Standard PLA suits...

• PEI is the modern default and grips PLA, PETG, and ABS without added adhesive. Wipe it with isopropyl alcohol between prints.
• Glass is flat, which...

The guide explains how to use the FIRST100 code and advises reviewing available filament types, sizes, and product specifications before ordering. Check those details first so you're comparing the right spools before you check out.

A transparent, 3D-printed absorption fridge makes an unusual cooling method easier to follow. These units can run on waste heat alone and have no...

ScaffoldForge produces a complete scaffold geometry in about 12 seconds, compared with roughly 8,400 seconds for topology optimization. But all...

When a flashlight bracket snaps or a radio mount loosens, a Prague station can print a replacement on-site. Crews have swapped slippery wooden door...

Prusa's Core One+ earned five stars and an Editor's Choice award in TechRadar's review. The reviewer ran it continuously for three weeks without a...

The QIDI Max4 Combo's listed specs are:

• Build volume: 390x390x340mm
• Heat: 370C hotend and 65C heated chamber
• Speed and leveling: closed-loop...

Quick take on this discounted bulk PLA deal:

• Matte finish: Aimed at consistent, low-gloss prints for hobbyists or small businesses.
• Pricing:...

AI meshes need opposite fixes depending on where they're going. A slicer needs a closed surface, since non-manifold edges leave it unable to tell...

After falling about 6% year-over-year in Q3 2025 and dipping another 2.6% in Q2 2026, Protolabs' 3D printing revenue reached $22.4 million in Q3 2026,...

Prusa's Black Friday 2026 deals are live and run through November 30, or while supplies last. Here's the quick rundown:

• Printers: Free gifts up to...