Best 3D Printer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Shopping for the best 3D printer for beginners starts with industry research. Matching your projects to the proper model is the best strategy for first-time buyers.
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What Can You Make with a 3D Printer?
What can you make with a 3D printer in 2024? Today, create items as varied as household items, jewelry, sports equipment and more with exquisite detail across each layer.
How Makeful is Reimagining STEAM Education Through Fashion Tech and 3D Printing
In the heart of Prague, two visionary women are reshaping the landscape of STEAM education. Linette Manuel and Barbara Rakovská, co-founders of Makeful, have ingeniously combined fashion with 3D printing technology to create an innovative educational platform. Their mission? To inspire the next generation of innovators, particularly young girls, by
Scott Yu-Jan's Apple-Compatible Designs Spark a New Creator Movement with Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Scott Yu-Jan, interaction designer by day, decides to start his YouTube channel as a hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic. Little did he know he was about to become the accidental rockstar of the 3D printing world! His innovative and sleek designs coupled with his outstanding video production have inspired countless
Exclusive Model Program: Cash Rewards and Copyright Support
Earning free filaments and printers on MakerWorld is great. But how about converting those points into cash? And having a professional legal team backing you up? MakerWorld is one year old, and it has been quite a year, during which we grew from nobody to one of the most popular
Luna Park Melbourne's Historic Ghost Train Gets a 3D Printed Makeover
Luna Park Melbourne's historic Ghost Train ride has undergone a remarkable transformation. Edward Felix and his creative team leveraged 3D printing technology to restore and reimagine the 90-year-old attraction while working within strict budget constraints. “We wanted to stay true to the ride’s roots while ensuring it
DHR Engineering Revolutionises CNC Automation with Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer
Challenge: Breaking Free from 3D Printing Constraints DHR Engineering, a trailblazing CNC automation company based in Bulgaria, found itself at a crossroads. Their mission to automate CNC factories across the US, producing precision metal parts for leading companies in the second space race and aviation industry, demanded nothing short of
Red Wolf Technology: Leading the Future of Sustainable Retail with 3D Printing
In 2021, Bradley Bacigalupi embarked on a mission that would soon begin to reshape the landscape of retail. With the founding of Red Wolf Technology in Lehi, Utah, he set out to build the largest distributed on-demand service network in the world. But his vision extended beyond just scale—it
How Much Does a 3D Printer Cost (2024 Guide)
How much does a 3D printer cost? Learn about 2024’s models from entry-level to professional-grade options for any upcoming projects.
Inside Ryan’s New 3D Printing Store in Nazareth, Pennsylvania
When you walk past the intersection of South Broad Street in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, it’s hard to miss the small shop with its bustling window display—3D printers tirelessly at work, capturing the attention of passersby. This isn’t just any shop; this is Sutcliffe Designs 3D Print Factory, a
From Vision to Reality: Creating without Limits with Maker's Supply
Fully harnessing the potential of 3D printers and empowering makers worldwide is crucial. Our exploration of MakerWorld has revealed a vibrant ecosystem developed by creative designers and skilled makers. Yet, we've pinpointed a shared hurdle: finding compatible non-printed parts. The wide variety of parts greatly increases the chance
Boost: Major Update on MakerWorld Incentive System
How to measure the contribution of a model to a model sharing platform? How to distribute limited incentive to boost the growth of the community? These have been the most important questions since day one. In the very first version of the MakerWorld incentive system, we measured contributions simply based
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Custom Firmware Plan and Our Principles on Ecosystem
We're honored by the increasing number of projects launched to improve the performance of Bambu Lab printers. Everyone appreciates a thriving ecosystem where diverse individuals and companies collaborate to enhance a product. As a young company that has just completed the first round of our product launches, with
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New Launch of MakerLab Experiments
Since we launched MakerWorld last year, we have received a wealth of high-quality, diverse models. We also felt the strong desire, especially from users who are not proficient in CAD, to create their own models. Thus, we introduced MakerLab to empower every user to craft their own unique models. MakerLab
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Customer Support Update
Considering the recent circumstances, we believe it is important to share with our users the current status of our customer support. It is our responsibility to inform our valued users of the challenges we are facing. More importantly, we are committed to being as transparent as possible, which is why
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A1 Recall Update
This is an update to the recall announced in A1 Heatbed Cable Callback. I would like to start by thanking everyone for their patience in this matter. We apologize for not updating this situation quickly, but we are still working around the clock to learn more about this problem and
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A1 Heatbed Cable Callback
We have an update on this issue: A1 Recall Update Below is the previous information: We’ve recently received a few feedback concerning unstable temperature readings and heating issues of our A1 printers. We’ve conducted a comprehensive investigation and believe that we need to take action to ensure the
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Introducing Our CPO: Spaghetti, the Cat!
We at Bambu Lab are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team – a charming, two-month-old tabby cat named Spaghetti. Today marks not just the beginning of her journey with us, but also the inauguration of a unique position: Chief Patrol Officer (CPO). Spaghetti's journey to Bambu
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Rooted: The Good the Bad and Freedom of Choice
As many of our customers may have already noticed, there is a third-party firmware being developed by the X1 Plus team, which has become a hot topic in the community. Our first awareness of this firmware was through some Youtube videos, which led to my last blog post. Initially, we
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Setting the Record Straight
This is the third iteration of my article. Reflecting on my first two attempts last night, I admit my mindset wasn't ideal. While I strive to stay calm, professional, and diplomatic as a representative of Bambu Lab, at times, my emotions have prevailed, particularly when agitated. Recently, a
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Bambu Lab x E3D: Our First Step to Embrace the Aftermarket
We are excited to announce our very first ecosystem collaboration project, a state-of-the-art high-flow hotend by E3D—the legendary hot end supplier who nourished a whole generation of desktop FDM printers. Bambu Lab and E3D share the vision of future manufacturing. Today, we condense this vision into a jointly developed
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MakerWorld Progress and Upcoming Adjustments
MakerWorld's open beta has been live for 20 days now. In these 20 days, we've garnered tremendous support from creators and users, acquired a multitude of models, and of course, encountered various bugs, received feedback, and addressed complaints. Nothing paints a clearer picture of a new
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MakerWorld Drama - The Things We Did and Didn’t Do
Kickoff We kicked off the MakerWorld Open Beta on the 21st of September and we believe it was warmly received by many creators who began importing their models to their MakerWorld accounts from other online sources like Thingiverse and Printables. New innovative features, such as One-Click Printing, allow newcomers to
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MakerWorld: A Guide to One-Step Printing
MakerWorld sets itself apart with its one-step printing functionality integrated seamlessly into the Bambu Handy APP. Our team dedicated significant time and effort to refine every aspect of this feature. The primary goal was to eliminate technical hurdles, ensuring that 3D printing becomes easily accessible for a wider audience. In