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UniFormation GKtwo 3D Printer Review: Crank up the Heat

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The UniFormation GKtwo offers a pro-level experience with a heated resin vat, a quick-change build platform and other features at the cost of a higher price than the competition.

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    Integrated resin vat heater

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    Large build volume

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    High resolution

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    Quick-change resin vat and build platform

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    Complicated build platform leveling process

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    Expensive relative to similar printers

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How to Use FreeCAD for 3D Printing

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FreeCAD is a free and open-source 3D modeling software ideal for designing and preparing your designs for 3D printing. It uses a parametric approach which enables you to make changes and dimensional accuracy on your designs. In this approach, the history of objects and their relationships to each other is recorded, allowing you to modify them at any stage of

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Apple starts testing 3D printers to make smartwatch casings ... - Reuters.com

Apple starts testing 3D printers to make smartwatch casings ... Reuters.com

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Sovol super-sizes their SV07 3D printer with their new "Large Format" Plus model

It may look like a standard SV07, but this new model is much bigger

Published: 29th August 2023 | Source: SOVOL | Author:

Sovol's popular Klipper-based SV07 3D printer now has a larger Plus model

Sovol has today revealed an enlarged version of their popular SV07 3D printer, offering users a larger build volume while retaining all of the modern features that have made the standard SV07 so popular.

What makes Sovol's SV

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AOSeed’s X-Maker Review: A 3D Printer for Kids and More

Tom's Hardware Verdict

AOSeed’s X-Maker is a decent, easy-to-use 3D printer semi-locked into a child-friendly ecosystem of ready-to-slice toys and a variety of simple modeling programs.

Pros

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    Simple to use

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    Flexible build plate

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    Excellent print quality

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    Comes with kid friendly design apps

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    Clunky software

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    Throw away hotend

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Bambu Lab Launching New 3D Model Site, Complete with Pre-Sliced Models

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Bambu Lab announced a new 3D model sharing site , currently in beta testing, to compete with Printables, Thangs and Thingiverse. The company hopes MakerWorld will simplify 3D printing for all users, even those who do not own a Bambu Lab printer.

The site aims to remove technical barriers to 3D printing by providing end users with pre-sliced models and tuned filament profiles that will match with any brand of 3D printer. To do so, they will lean heavily on

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Cloud glitch causes 3D printers to start on their own, spooking owners

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WTF?! Many owners of Bambu 3D printers recently awoke to find completed print jobs that they hadn't initiated, ruined print jobs, or damaged printers. The company has already determined the source of the problem and is implementing software revisions so users no longer fear that their 3D printers might have become haunted or self-aware.

Bambu confirmed that a cloud glitch recently disrupted the remote functionality in its 3D


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AnkerMake M5C Review: Fast 3D Printing, No Screen

Tom's Hardware Verdict

AnkerMake’s second 3D printer is cheaper, faster and throws AI under the bus. It also does away with the screen in a bold move that may appeal to a younger audience.

Pros

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    Speed

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    Phone App

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    Direct Drive

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    Auto bed leveling

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    PEI coated flexible build plate

Cons

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    No SD card slots

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    Noisy fans

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    Proprietary nozzles

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    Phone App

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Which Infill Pattern Should You Use for 3D Prints?

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Before you send your design to your 3D printer and hit that “Print” button, there is a crucial decision that you need to make: should the object be printed as hollow or solid? The decision of whether to print it as hollow or solid is usually affected by several factors. One of them is the purpose of the design you are creating. A hollow design is generally preferred if you want the object to be lightweight and not subject to much stress. It

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8 Great Minecraft 3D Prints You Should Try

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If you own a 3D printer, you can fuel your passion for Minecraft games by downloading and 3D printing these interesting 8 designs.

One of the most exciting aspects of Minecraft is its unique visual style and all the details it contains. The marketplace is filled with Minecraft action figures, Legos and other toys. However, you don’t need to head to the store as there are numerous, free 3D models you can print at home.

If you search

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