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Industry
Makerspaces and 3D Printing: How Shared Fab Labs Democratize Access
Not everyone can afford a home printer setup — makerspaces fill that gap with shared equipment, expert community, and a collaborative environment. Here is what joining one gets you, which networks are worth knowing, and how 3D printing fits into the broader fab lab ecosystem.
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Business
How Bambu Lab Makes Money: Hardware Margins, Consumables, and Cloud Lock-In
Bambu Lab disrupted 3D printing with aggressive hardware pricing, but the real business model is in filament consumables, AMS accessories, and a cloud ecosystem strategy. Here is how the economics work and what it means for buyers.
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Business
Global 3D Printing Market in 2026: Size, Segments, and Where Growth Is Happening
The additive manufacturing market surpassed $20 billion globally in 2025. This analysis breaks down market segments, growth drivers, polymer vs metal printing dynamics, and which applications are driving investment in 2026.
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Business
3D Printing and the Right to Repair Movement: Parts, Policy, and Community Libraries
3D printing and the right to repair movement are natural allies — home printing of discontinued parts is one of the most practical demonstrations that repair is possible. Here is the legal landscape, the manufacturer pushback, and where community part libraries stand in 2026.
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Business
How Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturers Came to Dominate the Global Market
Bambu, Creality, Elegoo, and Anycubic together now sell the majority of desktop 3D printers worldwide. This is how Chinese manufacturers built that dominance, what it means for western competitors, and what comes next.
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Industry
3D Printing in Architecture: Scale Models, Concrete Printing, and the Design-to-Print Workflow
Architects are using 3D printing at two scales — desktop printers for detailed scale models and large-format concrete extrusion systems for full-size structures. Both workflows are maturing rapidly. Here is where the technology stands in 2026.
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Industry
Additive Manufacturing on the Battlefield: How the Military Is 3D Printing Spare Parts
The US military is embedding additive manufacturing at forward operating bases to print spare parts on-demand, reducing supply chain delays that cost lives and readiness. Here is the current state of battlefield 3D printing, who is leading it, and what the policy landscape looks like.
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Industry
3D Printing in Jewelry: From Lost-Wax Resin to Direct Metal Production
3D printing has transformed jewelry production at every scale — from artisan workshops using castable resin for lost-wax casting to industrial direct metal printing of platinum pieces. Here is the full picture of how the technology is reshaping the industry.
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Printers
Bambu Lab P1S + AMS Setup Guide: Multi-Color Printing from Unboxing to First Print
The P1S and AMS together enable seamless multi-color printing, but the setup process has specific steps that matter. This guide covers unboxing, initial calibration, loading multiple filaments, and the multi-color workflow from first print to troubleshooting common issues.
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Printers
Best 3D Printers for Miniatures in 2026: Resin vs FDM for Tabletop Gaming
Miniature printing demands resolution that most FDM printers cannot deliver. This guide covers why resin dominates, what resolution specs actually matter, and the best printer picks for tabletop gaming miniature production in 2026.
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Printers
Bambu Lab vs Prusa in 2026: Ecosystem, Openness, and Who Each Brand Is For
Bambu Lab and Prusa dominate the enthusiast printer conversation but serve very different users. This comparison covers hardware, ecosystem philosophy, openness, support quality, and price to help you pick the right brand in 2026.
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Guides
3D Printed Replacement Parts: Fix Appliances and Save Money
3D printing is one of the most practical home repair tools available. This guide covers how to find or model replacement parts, choose the right material for the application, and nail tolerances for functional fits that actually work.
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