Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale
Bring your ideas to life with epic savings on Flashforge 3D printers — Flashforge joins the AliExpress 828 mega-sale

AliExpress 828 sale brings unbeatable savings on Flashforge 3D printers and premium accessories.

Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo review: A budget-friendly printer made even more budget-friendly
Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo review: A budget-friendly printer made even more budget-friendly

The Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo is an excellent four-color printer, but is it worth the savings without an enclosure?

Federal judge strikes down ATF ‘ghost gun’ rule for 3D printed parts — says restrictions violate Fifth Amendment and historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing

Judge Reed O’Connor of the Northern District of Texas said that the ATF ruling that putting part kits that can easily be turned into firearms in the same category as actual guns is unconstitutional. He also said that the vagueness of some parts of the rule violated the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment.

Firm test-fires 3D-printed, fully cryogenic reusable rocket engine — Indian startup leverages SLM printing to create its first working prototype

Othisis, an Indian startup that’s only been in business for two years, has demonstrated a fully 3D-printed, reusable rocket engine.

Desktop UV printers and wild custom builds take over Open Sauce 2026 — $1,700 full-color printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable speeder bike
Desktop UV printers and wild custom builds take over Open Sauce 2026 — $1,700 full-color printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable speeder bike

If you want to see the bleeding edge of 3D printing tech, you go to FormNext in Frankfurt, Germany. If you want to see the latest in consumer electronics, you go to CES in Las Vegas. If you want to see what it’s like to microwave your own head, you go to Open Sauce in San Mateo, California.

3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers
3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers

A specially shaped 3D-printed resonator can make air shoot out of its nozzle and provide thrust when it hit with the proper frequency. While the prototypes don’t deliver practical levels of thrust yet, they show proof that the concept works.

3D-printing enthusiast creates ‘Flock Sock’ to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights
3D-printing enthusiast creates ‘Flock Sock’ to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights

SquidInk created a 3D-printing model that would allow anyone to build an easy-to-install “protective cover” for Flock cameras. The “Flock Sock” slips on these devices in seconds using a broom handle, although it must be noted that adding this “accessory” can you into trouble.

Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One L all to receive second-generation upgrades — all new orders get updated model for ‘free’
Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One L all to receive second-generation upgrades — all new orders get updated model for ‘free’

Prusa Research just announced that its “entire lineup” of 3D printers is getting second-generation upgrades and a “+” designation. This includes the XL, CORE One, and CORE One L.

QIDI Plus5 3D printer review: The best one yet
QIDI Plus5 3D printer review: The best one yet

QIDI Plus5 is polished, huge, and produces excellent prints with some of the toughest technical filaments.