xTool’s MIT event connects laser tools with research workflows
A manufacturer report covers MIT-linked research applications and a public demonstration of the forthcoming multi-laser X1.
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3D printer hardware revenue rises 31% in Q2 2026
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Amaero raises new funding through Nasdaq listing
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xTool’s MIT event connects laser tools with research workflows
A manufacturer report covers MIT-linked research applications and a public demonstration of the forthcoming multi-laser X1.
xTool
3D printer hardware revenue rises 31% in Q2 2026
Industrial revenue rose 40% year on year; entry-level revenue grew 36%.
3D Printing Industry
Amaero raises new funding through Nasdaq listing
The metal powder producer priced its Nasdaq offering, with estimated net proceeds of $15.7 million. Further capital requirements remain a concern for 2027.
3D Printing Industry
Siraya adds dedicated supports for engineering filaments
Two breakaway support products target different groups of engineering polymers. Printer and nozzle requirements, including purge towers, need checking before use.
All3DP
SnowPod brings enclosed metal SLM to the desktop
SnowX showed its compact metal printer at TCT Shenzhen, with enclosed powder circulation and a transfer box for part removal.
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ToolDance X1 crowdfunds desktop CNC with a nine-tool changer
Nanjixiong covers the desktop CNC campaign, featuring a 1,500 W spindle and automated CAM. Delivery is planned for March 2027.
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Liber hotend brings licensed high-flow technology to Snapmaker U1
A new U1 accessory uses licensed E3D extrusion technology to increase melt throughput. Reported performance gains come from manufacturer testing.
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NVIDIA releases an open geometric library for precise CAD workflows
USD BRep exposes solid-modeling operations through C++ and Python, with OpenUSD integration. The release may support new automated and AI-assisted CAD workflows.
3D Printing Industry
Foaming TPU footwear links material, printer and model workflow
Lanxiaodu tested 2.85 mm foaming TPU on the FLEX4, combining printer and material support with my3dshoe models and profiles.
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Formlabs targets desktop users with a lower-cost resin system
The new LCD resin printer launches alongside materials and post-processing accessories, extending Formlabs automation into a lower price bracket. The quoted price is US pricing.
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Creality showcases K3 and SPARKX i8 at TCT Shenzhen
Creality presented two approaches to multicolor printing alongside recycling equipment, scanners and AI creation tools.
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3D printed titanium helps AR sports glasses reach 28.9 g
3D Science Valley examines how titanium temples help ENGO free up its weight budget for electronic components.
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Prusa makes polymer pellets available in smaller batches
Smaller pellet batches give workshops and laboratories access to raw polymers without industrial bulk orders. Packs up to 14 kg are supplied pre-dried.
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Snapmaker fund recognizes community upgrades for the U1
The first funding round highlights community work on nozzle-aware slicing, expanded firmware and third-party filament feeders. Twenty projects are under final review for awards.
All3DP
Bambu highlights recognition for family and educational use
The manufacturer reports product awards connected with family and educational use, including NAPPA recognition for the P2S and comments from parent evaluators.
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Bambu previews its first handheld 3D scanner
A Japanese report covers the S1 teaser and Bambu’s agreement with SCANTECH. Core specifications and Japanese availability remain unannounced, and the product’s precise link to that agreement is unconfirmed.
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UniFormation S10 combines printing, washing and drying
The enclosed resin system automates transfers between printing, washing and drying within one machine.
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Review maps real-time monitoring of metal laser AM
A Beijing Institute of Technology review covers optical, thermal and acoustic sensing, data fusion and closed-loop process control.
3D科学谷
Flashforge launches CJ270 desktop full-color printer in China
The CJ270 launches at RMB 34,999, bringing Flashforge's material jetting experience into a desktop full-color system.
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Chinese coverage examines Bambu Lab's move into laser cutting with R1
Laserfair examines the 55 W CO₂ R1 and how Bambu Lab applies motion control and automation to a separate fabrication product line.
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Creality K3 opens China presales with four-nozzle printing
The Chinese presale starts at RMB 4,599. Coverage highlights its four-nozzle layout and mixed nozzle-size workflow.
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Prusa shares Halloween models and glow-material offers
A seasonal collection combines printable decorations, glow materials and a browser tool for creating ghost-like versions of models. The post also covers printing considerations.
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Titanium lattice and foam create a load-bearing floating structure
RMIT researchers combined hollow printed titanium struts with polyurethane foam, preserving open flow paths while adding buoyancy.
3D科学谷
Layerling combines browser CAD with optional AI control
The free browser tool combines approachable modeling with STEP export. Optional AI operation requires a local development setup and an MCP connection.
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DMM expands image-to-figure printing service
A new service option turns drawings and original characters into physical figures using AI-generated geometry and full-color printing.
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Official Factorio models become printable at home
Wube has released 65 official models with STL variants prepared for assembly. The project turns familiar game objects into physical prints.
Prusa Research
Atelier3 turns printed camera prototypes into machined accessories
Atelier3 prototypes camera accessories in plastic, then machines aluminum parts with Carvera Air for small production runs.
Makera
Bambu Lab adds a standalone CO₂ laser with R1
R1 expands Bambu Lab’s dedicated product lines with a 55 W CO₂ system for cutting and engraving.
Bambu Lab
eufyMake previews external high-capacity ink supply for E1
The E1 accessory uses external tanks, including one liter each for white ink and varnish, to support longer print workflows.
eufyMake
DMM explains its updated flexible resin offering
The service adds a flexible resin option based on Formlabs V2 material and compares rebound, elongation and other properties with the previous formulation.
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xTool M2 combines color printing with laser cutting
M2 combines CMYK printing and a diode laser, joining graphics and cutting for signs, tags and other crafts.
xTool
Roland shows UV printing alongside 3D printing in STEAM education
Roland DG’s EDIX report shows a Hiroshima school using BD-8 UV printing with laser cutting and 3D printing.
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Guangwei demonstrates automated laser engraving inside crystal
At a Beijing cultural-products exhibition, Guangwei showed a workflow linking image upload, AI modeling and subsurface laser engraving.
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Makera Z1 focuses on setup automation for desktop CNC
Makera outlines Z1’s enclosure, material support and probing features, emphasizing setup and chip management.
Makera
Chinese Electronics News examines consumer UV texture printing
Interviews with Anker and JD.com examine smaller UV printers that add graphics and raised texture to existing objects.
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Epson shows A1+ V4000 UV flatbed printer at APPPEXPO China
At Shanghai APPPEXPO, Epson presented the ten-ink SureColor V4000 for small-batch printing on rigid materials, including white and varnish.
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