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2026. 09. 28.

Backflip: Engineering Drawings to Editable CAD Models

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The Drawing to CAD tool aims to turn legacy 2D drawings into editable parametric models.

The problem

Replacement-part manufacturing often starts from legacy 2D documentation, making 3D reconstruction time-consuming.

Beyond STL

Editable CAD features matter because they enable dimensional changes and manufacturability checks.

Limitations

AI-generated geometry must be checked by an engineer for critical parts.

Sources

TCT Magazine

2026. 10. 24.

3D Print Rig: Open-Source Browser Configurator for DIY Printers

3D Print Rig brings PC-style component selection to DIY printers with a browser-based 3D preview. Users can compare toolheads and mechanical options, but physical compatibility still needs verification.

2026. 10. 14.

UpNano 3DAR Adds Dynamic Three-Axis Voxel Control to 2PP Printing

UpNano's new 3D Adaptive Resolution technology dynamically adjusts voxel shape and size along all three spatial axes during two-photon polymerization printing, targeting high-quality micro-optics and photonics parts.

2026. 10. 14.

Unlayered 3D: A Desktop Five-Axis Printer and Non-Planar Slicing

Unlayered 3D is developing a five-axis desktop 3D printer and an OrcaSlicer-based non-planar slicer to reduce support requirements for complex geometries.

2026. 10. 14.

Artec Twins Targets Massive 3D Datasets for Digital Twins

Artec 3D has introduced Artec Twins, a software platform that combines point clouds, polygon meshes and Gaussian splatting for large-scale digitization and digital-twin workflows.

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Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Breaks Attendance Records as Asia’s 3D Printing Market Accelerates

Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 welcomed 34,202 visitors while international attendance jumped 157 percent. The figures underline how quickly China and the wider Asian region are becoming one of the key centres of additive manufacturing.

2026. 09. 10.

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New materials

3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets Up to 1.5 kg of Custom Filament per Hour

Dutch manufacturer 3devo has introduced the Filament Maker X10, targeting the gap between laboratory development and small-scale filament production. The company says the system can produce up to 1.5 kg of filament per hour.

2026. 09. 09.

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Technology

KPI features have been added.

KPI features have been added. CALIBRA – Measurem Why do KPIs matter in measurement equipment management? Because data becomes truly useful only when it helps you see where attention is needed and how performance changes over time.

2026. 08. 24.

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Technology

CALIBRA – A Free Measurement Equipment Management System Is Under Development

CALIBRA – A Free Measurement Equipment Management System Is Under Development A new in-house developed web application is joining the growing collection of 3DPS projects. CALIBRA is being developed as a modern, transparent and expandable measurement equipment and calibration management system. Development has progressed rapidly from the original concept to an already functioning web application, with the foundations of company management, equipment tracking, external partner management and auditing now in place.

2026. 08. 11.

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Technology

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions

Parkside Multi Charger: Controller Architecture for the Basic and Pro Versions Development of the Parkside Multi Charger has entered a new stage. During the latest planning phase, several controller and power-switching architectures were compared to find a solution that keeps the Basic version easy to build while leaving enough room for the more advanced Pro model.

2026. 08. 04.

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Technology

Parkside Multi Charger – New Development Milestone

Parkside Multi Charger – New Development Milestone Development of the Parkside Multi Charger continues to make steady progress. Recent work has focused not only on hardware and software development but also on establishing the project's public identity and communication. The project currently consists of two separate development branches: Parkside Multi Charger (Normal) and Parkside Multi Charger Pro.

2026. 08. 02.

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New printers

Anycubic Kobra 3 toolhead – successful firmware backup and the first steps toward a CAN-based Klipper toolboard

Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project – Another Milestone: Successful Firmware Backup and Preparing for a CAN-Based Toolboard Today marked another major milestone in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead project. Our objective is not to modify or preserve the original firmware. Instead, we are developing a completely custom firmware that will transform the factory controller board into a Klipper-compatible CAN Tool MCU with only minimal hardware modifications.

2026. 07. 27.

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New printers

Another Milestone Reached in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project #2

Another Milestone Reached in the Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project The Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead reverse engineering project has reached another important milestone. Recent work has shifted beyond simply identifying components toward building a comprehensive and structured hardware documentation system that will serve as the foundation for all future development.

2026. 07. 26.

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New printers

Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project – First Hardware Documentation Milestone Completed

Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Project – First Hardware Documentation Milestone Completed The reverse engineering project has reached another important milestone. Our recent work has focused not only on identifying individual components but also on building a structured hardware documentation system that will serve as the foundation for mapping the entire electronics assembly.

2026. 07. 26.

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New printers

New Project at 3DPS – Anycubic Kobra 3 Toolhead Reverse Engineering

A new long-term development project has officially started at the 3DPS workshop. The goal is to perform a complete reverse engineering of the original Anycubic Kobra 3 toolhead electronics.

2026. 07. 24.

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