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2026. 05. 07.

Discover the endless possibilities of the 3D world

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Discover the endless possibilities of the 3D world From idea to reality: At 3DayCon you can experience first-hand how 3D technology is reshaping the world. Whether it's a hobby or industrial innovation, you'll find what you're looking for here. The event is free, but registration is required!

What is 3DayCon? At 3DayCon you will encounter a wide range of 3D applications. Whether it is 3D modeling, 3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC or VR, you will find it here! Professional presentations Professional presentations will help you understand the practical benefits of 3D printing and design, increasing your knowledge and creative freedom. Social networking opportunities Meet industry leaders and make connections that can lead to new business and hobby connections. Free to attend 3DayCon is open to everyone, supporting innovation and creativity in digital manufacturing. https://www.3daycon.hu/ Date: 2026.05.30 – 9:00-17:00 Location: Metropolitan Cultural Center 1119 Budapest XI., Fehérvári út 47.

2026. 10. 17.

CMF Speakers Support 3D-Printed Knobs and Panels

Nothing’s CMF Speaker S and M support custom 3D-printed replacement panels and knobs.

2026. 10. 16.

ESA Returns the First Metal 3D-Printed Thrusters Made on the ISS

The European Space Agency has brought its fifth metal-printing sample from the International Space Station back to Earth. For the first time, the returned set includes small thrusters intended for satellite propulsion.

2026. 10. 16.

Musk Has Lost His Marbles… And Now They've Taken Flight!

Elon Musk’s new Roadster drove upside down, briefly took flight and demonstrated extraordinary acceleration. Engineering brilliance—or a boss’s joke turned into an assignment?

2026. 10. 14.

Bambu Lab Patent Application Describes a New Heated-Bed Design

Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology, Bambu Lab's parent company, has described a heated-bed design in a U.S. patent application intended to improve heat distribution across the build plate.

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Quickparts Builds a Four-Country Additive Manufacturing Network for Space and Defense

2026. 09. 14.

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Quickparts Builds a Four-Country Additive Manufacturing Network for Space and Defense

Quickparts is building a multi-country additive manufacturing network designed to reproduce the same qualified parts across different locations with consistent quality.

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Denmark Completes a 36-Unit 3D Printed Student Housing Project

2026. 09. 13.

Technology

Denmark Completes a 36-Unit 3D Printed Student Housing Project

Denmark’s 3DCP Group has completed 36 student housing units using additive construction technology in the Skovsporet project in Holstebro. The significance is scale: this is a real residential development rather than a single demonstration house.

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Mastrex Launches Six Metal LPBF Printers with an Entry Price Around $39,000

2026. 09. 13.

New printers

Mastrex Launches Six Metal LPBF Printers with an Entry Price Around $39,000

Mastrex has introduced a six-machine metal laser powder bed fusion range, with the entry model reportedly starting around $39,000 – an unusually low price point for LPBF hardware.

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CNC Kitchen Tests Creality Raptor Pro vs. Revopoint Metro Y Pro on Real Engineering Parts

2026. 09. 12.

New printers

CNC Kitchen Tests Creality Raptor Pro vs. Revopoint Metro Y Pro on Real Engineering Parts

In his latest CNC Kitchen test, Stefan Hermann compares two similarly priced laser-line 3D scanners on real engineering parts, examining accuracy, detail and day-to-day usability.

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Anycubic Photon P1 MAX Review Highlights a Larger, More Automated Resin Platform

2026. 09. 12.

New materials

Anycubic Photon P1 MAX Review Highlights a Larger, More Automated Resin Platform

A fresh Tom’s Hardware review finds that the Anycubic Photon P1 MAX aims to move up the resin-printer market by combining a larger build area with more automation and convenience features.

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TRACE Ecosystem + CALIBRA – One Connected Digital Factory with Four Specialized Systems

2026. 09. 12.

Technology

TRACE Ecosystem + CALIBRA – One Connected Digital Factory with Four Specialized Systems

TRACE Ecosystem + CALIBRA connects metrology, maintenance, tools and materials, production readiness and the Virtual Factory concept through four specialized industrial systems that can operate independently or together.

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Prusament ColorMix Targets Up to 45 Shades from Five Filament Spools

2026. 09. 12.

New materials

Prusament ColorMix Targets Up to 45 Shades from Five Filament Spools

Prusa has introduced a new translucent PLA family designed for its ColorMix workflow. The goal is to create up to 45 different color shades from five base spools using halftoning on multi-color printers.

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PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Brings a New Interface, Project Workflow and Sandboxed Plugins

2026. 09. 11.

Technology

PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Brings a New Interface, Project Workflow and Sandboxed Plugins

Prusa has released the first public preview of PrusaSlicer 3.0. Large parts of the application were rewritten to better support modern multi-printer, multi-bed and multi-tool workflows.

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Sovol M1D Combines IDEX and Tool Changing for Up to Seven Colors with Minimal Purge Waste

2026. 09. 11.

New printers

Sovol M1D Combines IDEX and Tool Changing for Up to Seven Colors with Minimal Purge Waste

The Sovol M1D Kickstarter campaign closed in late August with more than two thousand backers. The machine combines a fixed extruder with an automatic tool-changing extruder and targets up to seven colors or materials with very little purge waste.

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The Future of High-Flow Nozzles: Internal Geometry Matters More Than Length

2026. 09. 11.

Technology

The Future of High-Flow Nozzles: Internal Geometry Matters More Than Length

Five different internal nozzle geometries, measured extrusion force and real flow testing show where the next generation of high-flow hotends may be heading.

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