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6 small 3D-printed parts that make PC building easier

XDA developers | Sept. 27, 2025, 3:01 p.m. | Original
Tired of PC building frustrations? These small 3D-printed solutions will revolutionize your setup.
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From fun to helpful, these are my 5 favorite 3D prints of the year

XDA developers | Sept. 26, 2025, 12:30 p.m. | Original
Whimsical storage, custom shelves, and an articulated dragon made my list of the most memorable 3D prints this year.
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Technique makes complex 3D printed parts more reliable

MIT News | Sept. 25, 2025, midnight | Original
New research enables computer designs to incorporate the limitations of 3D printers, to better control materials’ performance in aerospace, medical, and other applications.
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I've saved more than $150 with these 3D prints

XDA developers | Sept. 23, 2025, 8 p.m. | Original
These practical 3D prints were a blast to make and saved me money by replacing phone stands, storage bins, Pi cases, cable clips, and spare parts.
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How I finally nailed ABS 3D printing without an enclosure (yes, really)

XDA developers | Sept. 23, 2025, 3 p.m. | Original
I finally got reliable ABS prints without an enclosure. Here’s how I managed warping, fumes, and settings to make it work.
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Prusa’s mobile slicer now works with competitors' 3D printers — new EasyPrint tool works with Bambu, Creality, and more

Tom's Hardware | Sept. 22, 2025, 8:04 a.m. | Original
(Image credit: Prusa)

Prusa Research has rolled out a major update to its browser-based slicing tool, EasyPrint, extending support beyond its own 3D printers to include competitors. Prusa Research has always shown support for the 3D printing community as a whole, with its open-source Prusa Slicer being the foundation of many competitors' branded slicers. Prusa’s free computer-based software currently has downloadable profiles for 30 competing brands of 3D printers.

The update allows users to slice models directly from

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ComMarker Omni X review: a refined 5W UV laser cutter and engraver

Tom's Hardware | Sept. 21, 2025, 9 a.m. | Original

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The new ComMarker Omni X delivers several worthwhile improvements over its flexible UV-based “ZeroBurn Engraving” predecessor. However, with our early test hardware, we were sometimes derailed by in-development software glitches.

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    UV’s ‘cold burning’ tech reduces fumes and delivers cleaner engravings and cuts

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    Ultra-precise 0.0019 mm fine laser precision

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    Up to 10,000mm/s speeds mean some jobs are finished in seconds

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    Integrated safety

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5 things I wish I knew when I started 3D printing smart home enclosures

XDA developers | Sept. 20, 2025, 8:01 p.m. | Original
Discover the top 5 lessons learned from 3D printing smart home enclosures, including material selection, tolerances, test prints, post-processing, and layer orientation for durable, professional results.
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Borderlands 4 props come to 3D printing fans — Ripper mask, replica weapons, and cosplay components come in a new collection from Prusa Research

Tom's Hardware | Sept. 20, 2025, 9:46 a.m. | Original
(Image credit: Printables)

On the day Borderlands 4 hit shelves, Prusa and developer Gearbox Software published a library of official models on Printables.com that has seen over 20,000 downloads in the first week. The collection includes the franchise’s iconic Psycho mask, a variety of replica weapons, and detailed cosplay components — all verified and test-printed on Prusa 3D printers.

It’s not unusual to find creators on YouTube showing off fan art and cosplay pieces inspired by video games

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New 3D bioprinting technique may improve production of engineered tissue

MIT News | Sept. 17, 2025, 11:02 a.m. | Original
The method enhances 3D bioprinting capabilities, accelerating process optimization‎ for real-world applications in tissue engineering.