Scientists attempt to link 3D printed ghost guns to specific filament brands with chemical fingerprinting — major filament makers often white-label products, complicating efforts

A new study investigates whether science can trace 3D printed “ghost guns” through chemical analysis of the filament used for printing.
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Sovol SV08 Max review: Monster printer

Sovol’s super-sized SV08 Max is an enthusiast’s printer with a few quirks that may make it tough for newbies.

Labubu sues 3D printer maker Bambu Lab for items made by its users — MakerWorld design repository in hot water over IP theft by its users

While Bambu Lab builds tools to protect creators, a Chinese court case over 3D-printed Labubu fakes turns the tables on the 3DP giant.
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Cave-inspired 3D printed Japanese home touted as earthquake resistant — two-story house first of its kind to be granted seismic compliance certificate

Construction of the first government approved two-story 3D printed home has been completed in Japan. The design is ‘cave-inspired.’
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Achieving Micron-Level Tolerances: CAD Optimization for Sub-10µm 3D Printing
 Achieving Micron-Level Tolerances: CAD Optimization for Sub-10µm 3D Printing

Achieve successful micro-scale 3D prints by optimizing tolerances, wall thickness, support strategies, microfluidic channels, and material selection in your CAD models from the start.What Attendees will LearnTolerance-driven design — How to define re…

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MIT-developed 3D printer can output a fully functional electric motor in a single process — team only needed to magnetize the linear motor after printing, motors cost just 50 cents each

A team of researchers from MIT built a 3D printer that can economically print a fully functioning linear motor, with magnetization of the magnetic parts the only required step after printing.
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Colorado law could force surveillance for 3D printers to prevent use for making gun parts — fourth state to propose new bans is expanding firearms laws to regulate digital files

Colorado is joining the growing list of states attempting to crack down on the manufacture of 3D printed “ghost guns,” joining New York, Washington, and California on a quest to expand firearms laws to regulate digital fil…

California bill would restrict 3D printer sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts — joins Washington and NY on legal offensive

California 3D printer control bill would restrict sale to DOJ-approved models

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 review: A four-color variant

Elegoo promised a color add-on, but instead gave us a whole new printer.

Elegoo sale pairs colored PLA filament with its Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer for just $475 — Presidents’ Day printing bonanza

Elegoo’s Presidents’ Day 3D printer bundle deal comes with 4KG of PLA for just $475.