Beyond the simple world of basic PLA filaments there is a whole wild world of additives that can change this humble material for better or worse. The most common additives here are primarily to add ...

There were notable differences between the P1 and X1 series, making the X1 worthwhile for those that required the extra features. But then a few months ago, Bambu Lab introduced the P2S system, which ...

Some filament manufacturers sell refills that don’t include a spool but instead wind the filament around a cardboard insert ...

The filament shortage at Bambu Lab has created significant obstacles for 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals alike. As noted by 3D Print Rancher, materials such as PETG High Flow and ABS have ...

I’m a mechanical engineer with more than 30 years of experience in industrial automation and design, with projects ranging from individual inventors to international corporations. I hold credit on six ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

Bambu Lab’s printer lineup has evolved and expanded over the years—and keeps hitting new highs. The X Series was the company’s opening act: fast, precise, shockingly polished for a first-generation ...

Watching the key Reverse Engineering threads, one detail that caught my eye is the certificate reportedly expires in October 2025; which suggests a new printer FW is required to keep printing. If this ...

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