2026. 09. 19.
Chinese DLP-Printed Metamaterial with Wide Pressure-Sensing Range
A dual-gradient sensor from HUST researchers targets both subtle touch and much larger loads in one structure.
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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. 19.
Creality K3 and SPARKX i8: Two Approaches to Multicolor Printing
The Chinese manufacturer is targeting reduced waste and downtime with different material-switching architectures.
2026. 09. 19.
Stratasys–Bambu Lab: $27.6 Million Jury Verdict
The September 17 US jury verdict concerns four patents. We examine what 3D-printing technologies the claims actually cover and what the verdict may mean for Bambu Lab and the desktop FDM market.
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. 16.
Lightmake L4: Four Fully Independent Toolheads in a Kickstarter Printer
The Lightmake L4 combines four independent toolheads with a linear-motor motion system to reduce multi-material waste and cycle time.
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.