Prusa Debuts Free Web App That Brings Studio-Style Lighting Effects to 3D Prints Prusa Research has introduced a new browser-based tool that allows makers to simulate realistic studio lighting and shading directly on their 3D-printed models. The application builds on…
MakerWorld plans to overhaul how MakerLab Credits are billed starting in late June 2026, according to a community announcement from Bambu Lab. The update changes AI-powered design tools from “pay on export” to “pay on generation” and replaces the monthly…
The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) confirmed in May 2026 that Bambu Lab has been in violation of the AGPLv3 license for its libbambu_networking component, following a months-long compliance investigation. The SFC says the networking library, which Bambu Studio depends on,…
Polymaker has expanded its ABS lineup with two new filaments, ABS Pro and ABS Max, both now listed on the company’s online store. ABS Max is described by Polymaker as the highest-performance ABS in its catalog, built for parts that…
Bambu Lab shipped Bambu Studio 2.7.1 on June 1, 2026, headlined by a new Texture-to-Color Painting tool that converts surface textures on imported models directly into multicolor paint instructions. The update also brings a redesigned Filament Manager and a Gradient…
DMFS Joins DLA’s JAMA IV Pilot Program to Accelerate Military Parts Production Machine tool giant DMG MORI Federal Services (DMFS) has achieved a significant milestone by securing its first defense parts contract under the US Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Joint…
MIT’s Soft Hydrogels Unlock Remote Control at the Microscale Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking fabrication method for soft magnetic hydrogels. This innovation allows structures smaller than 1mm to be 3D printed with independent…
Living Organisms Successfully Embedded Inside 3D Printed Scaffolds Imagine a 3D printed object that glows in the dark naturally, without relying on electrical power or short-lived phosphorescent chemicals. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) have brought this…
Hardware Launch April 14, 2026 By Vlad @ FilamentPicks Bambu Lab’s X2D launched April 14, replacing the discontinued X1 Carbon with a dual-extrusion system, 350°C max nozzle, and a 65°C heated chamber. Here’s what it means for filament compatibility —…
Product Update June 5, 2026 By Vlad @ FilamentPicks Bambu Lab has quietly discontinued PETG HF across most colors, replacing it with a reformulated PETG Basic that launched in March 2026. Users still mid-project should stock up — HF inventory…