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Sovol SV06 Review: A Better Clone?

Tom's Hardware Verdict

Sovol’s SV06 is a budget friendly 3D printer that borrows heavily from Prusa’s i3 open source design. It’s a solid machine with quality prints, but a bit slow in today’s race for speed.

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    Direct drive

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    Linear rods

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    Auto bed leveling

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    All metal hotend

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    Inexpensive

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    Slow

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    Dated UI

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This 3D-printed fish fillet may not be the reel deal, but it could be a necessary step in sustainable cuisine

A partnership between Steakholder Foods and Umami Meats has created a 3D-printed fish fillet — all without the use of a hook, line or sinker.


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Anycubic Photon Mono M5s Review: More Pixels, More Level

Tom's Hardware Verdict

Anycubic’s latest resin 3D printer has astounding resolution, high speed and auto bed leveling, making it a delight to use.

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    Eye-popping 12K prints

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    Auto leveling

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    High speed printing

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    Smart sensors

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    Release film has short life span

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    Specialty resin is pricey

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Prusa MK4 Alpha Firmware Adds Missing Features

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The team at Prusa has released new firmware for its latest 3D printer, the Editor's choice Prusa MK4 . The firmware, 5.0.0-alpha1, is still in the alpha stage so only experienced 3D printer enthusiasts should attempt the upgrade as some hiccups are expected. The firmware comes with a few new features that aim to improve print quality by adjusting how the printer behaves throughout the printing process. Prusa asks that users who experiment with

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Alpha firmware brings a huge speed boost to Prusa's MK4 3D Printer

A 12-minute 'Bonkers Benchy' is possible with this firmware

Published: 31st May 2023 | Source: Prusa Github | Author: Mark Campbell

The Prusa MK4's latest firmware alpha delivers major upgrades to the 3D printer

Last month, Prusa released their MK4 3D printer, promising users an "always perfect first layer" and the promise of support for features like Input Shaping and Pressure Advance with future firmware upgrades. Now, thanks to alpha firmware release, and a

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Anycubic Kobra 2 Review: Fast 3D Printing, Affordable Price

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Anycubic Kobra 2 is a speedy take on the i3 style bed slinger with improved bed leveling and a sweet price tag.

Pros

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    Amazing speed

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    Improved auto bed leveling

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    All metal hotend

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    Direct Drive

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    Easy assembly

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    No input shaping

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Anycubic Photon Mono X2 Review: Refreshing the Midsized Resin

Tom's Hardware Verdict

A relaunch of Anycubic’s midsized 4k printer, the Mono X2 is a solid performer for makers who want quality prints and a decent sized build plate.

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    Detailed 4K prints

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    Fast setup

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    Effortless print removal

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    Easy to navigate menus

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    Includes screen protector for LCD

Cons

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    4 point leveling

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Anycubic Photon Mono 2 Review: Thrifty Beginner 4K Resin

Tom's Hardware Verdict

A budget 4K resin printer tailor-made for beginners, the Photon Mono 2 delivers great output and easy set up.

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    Detailed 4K prints

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    Fast setup

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    Effortless print removal

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    Easy to navigate menus

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    Generous anti-scratch film to protect the glass

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    Slippery feet on the base

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    Lightweight and cheap feel

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Stanford scientists are using modified stem cells to 3D print human organs

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In brief: Scientists at Stanford University are experimenting with advanced 3D printing techniques to grow human organs in the lab. The idea isn't new, but their technique is.

Up to this point, most lab-grown tissue is held in place and built around a temporary scaffold. This method works well enough for thin layers of cells but if you need something thicker – say a centimeter thick – then


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3D Print Your Own BusKill Module to Protect Data

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When it comes to protecting data, you can never be too careful. While there are plenty of tools available for virtual protection, this project is focused on the physical protection of your data. BusKill is known for creating and selling computer kill cords. These trigger safety measures on your PC when unexpectedly disconnected. Today we’re sharing a development from one of their creators, Melanie Allen, who has created a 3D-printable BusKill cable that you can create at home.

This project

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