2026. 09. 23.
Bambu Lab R1: the 55 W CO₂ laser has arrived
On September 22, Bambu Lab introduced its first standalone laser machine: the R1 uses a 55 W CO₂ laser, offers a 600×300 mm working area and automatic laser alignment.
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2026. 09. 23.
Snapmaker Space: its own model platform enters open beta
Snapmaker has opened its model platform to the public with more than 2,500 models, building its own printable-model ecosystem.
2026. 09. 22.
Bambu Lab P3C: a new model appears in FCC records
FCC records identify a Bambu Lab device with model number PF006P, while the label shown in the filing carries the P3C name.
2026. 09. 19.
Custom firmware for the Anycubic Kobra 3 toolhead: keeping the original RS-232 link
We are developing custom firmware and a communication protocol for the original GD32F303 toolhead. Our first milestone is a safe, bidirectional UART link with a Raspberry Pi 4.
2026. 09. 17.
Lead-Filled Ender 3: Building the World's Fastest Ender 3
In Part 2 of the project, the Ender 3 keeps the same external dimensions and build volume. Its hollow aluminum frame extrusions are filled with about 4.5 kg (10 lb) of lead and reinforced to improve stability for extreme-speed printing.
2026. 09. 16.
The Best 3D Printers of 2026: What Tom’s Hardware’s Updated Guide Says About the Market
Tom’s Hardware updated its 2026 3D printer recommendations on September 8. The guide offers a useful snapshot of how fragmented the desktop market has become across budget, multicolor, resin and professional categories.
2026. 09. 16.
Maker Day and Print-Farm Focus in Shenzhen Show Desktop 3D Printing Moving into Production
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 added a dedicated Maker Day and expanded print-farm programming, connecting the maker community with small-scale production and commercial workflows.
2026. 09. 15.
ASTM Expands Its Advanced Manufacturing Work into a New Critical and Emerging Technologies Division
ASTM International has relaunched its former Advanced Manufacturing Division as the Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) Division. Additive manufacturing remains a flagship area, now joined by AI, robotics, drones and semiconductors.
2026. 09. 15.
Quantum Cyber Completes an 80-Printer “Drone Farm” in Connecticut
Quantum Cyber has completed installation of an 80-machine 3D printing farm in Connecticut, targeting drone components and related production work.
2026. 09. 15.
AMPLANK: Dutch Researchers Develop a Patient-Specific 3D Printed Ankle Implant
A joint University of Twente and Radboudumc project is developing a patient-specific implant intended to offer a less invasive treatment for ankle cartilage damage.