search
3D printer
Trends
- 1Bambu Lab launches Halloween sale with 30% off 3D printers▼Scare up big savings in Bambu Lab's Halloween sale right now, with up to 30% off Don't let huge 3D printer prices scare
3D printer maker Bambu Lab has launched a Halloween sale cutting prices by up to 30% across its printer range, alongside bulk discounts on filament rolls. The promotion is being shared among maker and tech communities, with buyers urged to take advantage before the seasonal deal ends.
- 2NASA fan 3D prints hand-painted trailer hitch cover●NASA meatball logo trailer hitch cover. 3D printer and painted by hand. Not sure it will last. # nasa # diy # 3dprint #
A maker has built a trailer hitch cover shaped like NASA's classic 'meatball' insignia, produced on a 3D printer and finished with hand painting. They shared the result with fellow enthusiasts, noting uncertainty about how well it will hold up outdoors. The project has drawn attention in DIY and maker circles as a fun example of home 3D printing for customized car accessories.
- 3Bambu Lab Backlash Grows Over Crackdown on Open-Source Software●Bambu Tried to Shut Down Open-Source Software. I Switched.
3D printing commentators are criticizing Bambu Lab after the company moved to restrict the use of open-source software with its printers, a shift widely seen as an attack on the community-driven ecosystem that helped popularize its machines. One prominent reviewer says the change prompted a switch to alternatives, and the video has drawn more than 165,000 likes, reflecting strong feeling among hobbyists.
- 4Explainer: What FDM means in 3D printing●What does FDM stand for in 3D printing and how does it work? https://www.engadget.com/2273342/what-does-fdm-stand-for-fu
An Engadget explainer is breaking down FDM, fused deposition modeling, the most common 3D printing method. It explains how the process works: a printer melts thermoplastic filament and deposits it layer by layer to build an object. The piece covers what the acronym stands for, how FDM printers compare with other techniques, and why the method remains popular with hobbyists and makers for its affordability and accessibility.