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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

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  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
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SINTX Completes 3D Printing Facility Buildout for SiN/PEEK Platform, Targets Initial Product Availability in 2027

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SINTX Completes 3D Printing Facility Buildout for SiN/PEEK Platform, Targets Initial Product Availability in 2027

SINTX has completed its 3D printing facility for its SiN/PEEK platform and targets initial product availability in 2027…

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Buyer guides

  • Best 3D printers
  • For beginners
  • Multicolor
  • Resin printers
  • Budget (under $400)
  • For kids and schools
  • For miniatures
  • Large format
All printer guides

Brands and compare

  • Bambu Lab lineup compared
  • Compare printers
  • Full color 3D printers
  • Large scale and industrial

Reviews

  • Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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Filament

  • Best PETG filament
  • Best PLA filament
  • Best TPU filament
  • Best ABS and ASA filament
  • Engineering filaments
  • Composite filaments
  • Flexible filaments
  • Bio filaments
All filament guides

Resin

  • For miniatures
  • Tough and ABS-like
  • Castable resin
  • Water-washable
  • Flexible resin
All resin guides

Accessories

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  • Printer enclosures
  • Wash and cure stations

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  • Small objects
  • Medium objects
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  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
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  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
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  • AI 3D model generators
  • 3D modeling and CAD software

Print prep and control

  • Slicers
  • STL repair tools
  • Printer host and remote control

Reviews

  • Meshy Edit
  • Tripo H3.1
  • Meshy 7.1
All software reviews

Start here

  • What is 3D printing?
  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Best printers for beginners

How it works

  • What is a 3D printer?
  • How does 3D printing work?
  • Types of 3D printing
  • Metal 3D printing

How-tos and glossary

  • 3D printing glossary
  • Food-safe 3D printing
  • Setting up a school program
  • Free 3D printable models
Black FridayNEW

Latest

  • SINTX Completes 3D Printing Facility Buildout for SiN/PEEK Platform, Targets Initial Product Availability in 2027
  • University of Tennessee and Army Research Laboratory Extend 3D Printing and Advanced Materials Collaboration
  • Formnext 2026 Preview: What to See in Frankfurt
  • University of Arkansas Researchers 3D Print LEGO-Like Bricks From Lunar Regolith Simulant Without a Binder
  • Aectual Partners With Caracol to 3D Print Circular Architectural Products Locally, Starting in the US
All news

Use cases

  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • OECHSLER Scales Carbon Lattice Production to 40 Printers Running Around the Clock
  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
  • 3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
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Skoda Releases Free 3D Printable Car Accessories on Printables

Škoda Auto now offers free 3D printable cupholders, storage boxes and cable organizers on Printables for current and discontinued models.

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Skoda Releases Free 3D Printable Car Accessories on Printables

Nikon SLM Solutions and Bosch 3D Print Complete V8 Engine Block as a Single Piece

Nikon SLM Solutions and Bosch Industry Consulting have produced a complete V8 engine block as a single printed part, using the NXG XII... read more »

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Nikon SLM Solutions and Bosch 3D Print Complete V8 Engine Block as a Single Piece

Apollo’s New $4M Supercar Gets a 3D-Printed Titanium Exhaust That Takes 123 Hours to Print

Apollo Automobil's upcoming Evo supercar will feature what the company describes as the largest one-piece 3D-printed titanium exhaust system ever produced, with each... read more »

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Apollo's New $4M Supercar Gets a 3D-Printed Titanium Exhaust That Takes 123 Hours to Print

Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio Rules

Mercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The... read more »

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Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio Rules

BMW Group Expands 3D Printing Operations Under New Leadership

The BMW Group has appointed Timo Göbel as the new head of its Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), focusing on further integration of 3D... read more »

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BMW Group Expands 3D Printing Operations Under New Leadership

Additive Drives Raises €25 Million for 3D Printed Electric Motor Technology

Additive Drives, a German manufacturer of 3D-printed electric motors, has secured over €25 million in funding to expand its energy-efficient motor technology globally.... read more »

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Additive Drives Raises €25 Million for 3D Printed Electric Motor Technology

West Midlands Police Adopts 3D Printing for Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

England-based West Midlands Police has integrated 3D printing into its vehicle maintenance operations following an initiative by one of its technicians. Daniel Starns,... read more »

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West Midlands Police Adopts 3D Printing for Vehicle Fleet Maintenance

Brose Deploys New Metal 3D Printer for Automotive Series Production

German automotive supplier Brose has installed a new metal 3D printer developed in collaboration with Farsoon Technologies. The system features an extended build... read more »

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Brose Deploys New Metal 3D Printer for Automotive Series Production

Toyota Uses Large Scale 3D Printing for Electric Race Car Concept

Toyota will display its bZ Time Attack Concept at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas from November 4-7. The fully electric concept... read more »

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Toyota Uses Large Scale 3D Printing for Electric Race Car Concept

Graham Rahal Performance Uses Markforged 3D Printer to Create Lamborghini Exhaust Components

Graham Rahal Performance (GRP), a high-performance automotive parts shop in Zionsville, Indiana, has detailed its use of additive manufacturing to produce exhaust components... read more »

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Graham Rahal Performance Uses Markforged 3D Printer to Create Lamborghini Exhaust Components

Ford Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Mustang GTD Aerodynamics for Record Nürburgring Lap

Ford achieved a 6:52.072 lap time with the 2025 Mustang GTD at the Nürburgring in April 2025, placing it among the top 10... read more »

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Ford Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Mustang GTD Aerodynamics for Record Nürburgring Lap

Fraunhofer, MacLean-Fogg, and Toyota Develop Large-Scale 3D Printing System for Automotive Die Casting Molds

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has partnered with powder manufacturer MacLean-Fogg and Toyota to develop a 3D printing solution for manufacturing... read more »

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Fraunhofer, MacLean-Fogg, and Toyota Develop Large-Scale 3D Printing System for Automotive Die Casting Molds

BMW Group Converts Waste Into New Manufacturing Components

BMW Group has developed a recycling system that converts waste 3D printing powder and used parts into new filament for manufacturing production tools... read more »

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BMW Group Converts Waste Into New Manufacturing Components

Bentley Unveils EXP 15 Design Concept Featuring 3D Printed Titanium Finishes

Bentley Motors has revealed its EXP 15 concept vehicle at the opening of its new design studio in Crewe. The five-meter concept model... read more »

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Bentley Unveils EXP 15 Design Concept Featuring 3D Printed Titanium Finishes

3D Printed Metal Molds Poised to Accelerate US Auto Manufacturing

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have demonstrated that 3D-printed metal molds offer significant advantages for producing large composite components for automotive manufacturing.... read more »

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3D Printed Metal Molds Poised to Accelerate US Auto Manufacturing

3D Printed Electric Motorcycle by DAB Motors Inspired by Akira’s Iconic Bike

DAB Motors and Vita Veloce Team (VVT) have unveiled a custom electric motorcycle featuring 3D printed bodywork inspired by the iconic bike from... read more »

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3D Printed Electric Motorcycle by DAB Motors Inspired by Akira’s Iconic Bike

Lyten Unveils Motorsports Initiative for 3D Graphene Supermaterials in Racing

Lyten has announced the launch of Lyten Motorsports in partnership with INDYCAR Experience. The new venture aims to apply Lyten's 3D Graphene technology... read more »

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Lyten Unveils Motorsports Initiative for 3D Graphene Supermaterials in Racing

Ford Utilizes 3D Printing in Red Bull F1 Powertrain Development

Ford Performance is increasing its involvement in the development of Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 powertrain, with 3D printing playing a key role... read more »

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Ford Utilizes 3D Printing in Red Bull F1 Powertrain Development

Mandrill’s Custom Bonneville T120 Street Tracker Reimagines Classic Design

Chinese custom shop Mandrill Garage has transformed a Triumph Bonneville T120 into a street tracker that blends racing aesthetics with practical functionality. The... read more »

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Mandrill's Custom Bonneville T120 Street Tracker Reimagines Classic Design

Donkervoort’s New P24 RS Supercar Uses 3D-Printed Intercoolers

Conflux Technology, an Australian company specializing in heat exchangers, has created a 3D-printed intercooler for Donkervoort's upcoming P24 RS supercar. The metal 3D-printed... read more »

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Donkervoort's New P24 RS Supercar Uses 3D-Printed Intercoolers

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