MakerWorld, the 3D model sharing platform run by Bambu Lab, has updated its upload rules to make sure what you see is closer to what you get when you download and print a model. As AI tools get better at generating model images, some uploads were using those generated pictures as the main preview even…
A practical 3d printed skull pen holder I designed to organise pens, pencils and tools while adding gothic style to any desk, gaming setup or creative workspace.
Bambu Lab has stepped into the growing problem of 3D model theft with a new initiative designed to help designers protect their work. The company has launched the Creator Copyright Protection Program through its MakerWorld platform, giving creators a practical way to fight back when their exclusive files are reposted without permission. Anyone who sells…
Researchers have created a new 3D printing method that produces realistic human replicas at a much lower cost, using mixed materials to mimic skin, muscle and bone.
A proposed law in New York would introduce rules on 3D printer sales and built-in file blocking technology. Makers and manufacturers warn it could disrupt hobby and industrial use.
Bambu Lab has confirmed that a small number of early A1 printers may experience overheating on older components. Here is what the company said and what owners should check.
After many hours of undoing and redoing I have finally come up with something that I am proud to release – the Chihuahua yarn bowl!
Overview Rep5x is an open source retrofit that enables true 5-axis printing on common consumer DOF machines such as the Ender 3 V3 and Ender 5 Pro. By adding two rotational axes, yaw and pitch, to the existing Cartesian motion, Rep5x lets you orient parts during printing so complex overhangs can be built without conventional…
Introduction Miniaturized membraneless photo-electrochemical fuel cells represent a new class of compact energy converters that combine 3D printing, photoelectrochemistry, and clever fluid architectures to produce sustainable, small-scale power. Early demonstrations of these devices highlight how additive manufacturing can create intricate geometries at the scale needed for integrated sensors, lab-on-chip systems, and portable electronics (bioengineer.org) and…
Introduction AutoSmooth is an integrated post-processing initiative for metal additive manufacturing developed by AM Solutions with Headmade Materials and NMB. Built around the ColdMetalFusion (CMF) workflow, AutoSmooth targets end-to-end automation of depowdering, surface smoothing, and feedstock recycling. Early results indicate meaningful reductions in hands-on time and cycle duration, with full lifecycle analysis planned for mid…
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