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Turning up the heat on 3D printing.

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Bambu Lab’s H3C Keeps Nine Filaments Loaded for Faster Tool Changes

Swaptek gives each print tool its own filament path and preheats the next nozzle while the current one is still working. Early testing shows the speed—and the remaining …

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Bambu Lab’s H3C pairs nine print tools with a new way to feed soft TPU

The $2,499 H3C keeps nine filament paths ready for a print, while its new extruder accepts both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm filament.

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The long wait for the STōN-WoLF: an update and the customers still waiting

A new manufacturing partner and progress on technical hurdles give waiting WoLF customers something to look forward to. As one of those customers, I’m hoping this is the…

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A Fiber-Optic Print Head Makes a Half-Millimeter Benchy

Vik Olliver’s RepRapMicron uses a UV LED and an optical patch cord to cure tiny resin structures, with a familiar slicer supplying the toolpaths.

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Prusa’s 400°C Hotend Opens Up PPS Printing, but the Chamber Still Sets Limits

The CORE One upgrade adds higher nozzle temperatures and new material options. Getting useful results also means paying attention to the extruder, print surface, drying …

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FilaLoom Brings Yarn Weaving to 3D Printing Without Extra Electronics

A printable attachment for the Bambu Lab A1 alternates between laying yarn and extruding plastic, opening up woven objects, soft surfaces, and pull-string mechanisms.

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Anycubic Plans Multicolor Versions of Thingiverse Models, With Designers Opting In

A Makeronline section is scheduled to launch November 17, with selected Thingiverse designs adapted for multicolor printing. The size of the initial selection remains un…

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Election Day print: the Blue Wave Vase

A blue wave for Election Day: a sculptural vase by VASEE, ready to print.

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