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QIDI MakeBuddy Smart5 Review: A Small but Dependable 3D Printer
After 120+ hours and more than 20 printed parts with no failures, I review the US$349 QIDI Smart5, its QIDI JOY app, Fluidd, and everyday PLA printing. -
OMEN MAX 16: Upgrading the C Drive to 4TB with a Lexar NM990, PTM and TG Putty
Replacing the OMEN MAX 16's 1TB system SSD with a 4TB Lexar NM990, plus a thermal material swap using PTM7950 and TG Putty Advance. -
Snapmaker U1 Gets the Liber High Flow Hotend, Co-Developed with Phaetus: Up to 87% Higher Volumetric Flow
Snapmaker and Phaetus introduce the Liber High Flow Hotend for U1, with up to 87% higher volumetric flow in manufacturer tests. I saw the prototype at TCT Asia in Shanghai, and mine should be arriving soon. -
From 3MF to 3D Print Renders: Bambu Studio × Blender
Ever wanted a stylish render of your MakerChip? Use Bambu Studio and Blender to turn a 3MF project into a render with visible layer lines, then round the filament paths with my free add-on. Includes 0.2 mm and QIDI 0.4 mm examples. -
I Visited Morpho in Shenzhen: Hands-On with Its UV Printer, Inside and Out
I visited Morpho's Shenzhen office to try its desktop UV printer and look inside the hardware and R&D area. Here are my impressions of the prints, thin fins, varnish lenses, touchscreen and maintenance, plus the upcoming price change. -
AXILOOP MC8 Pricing Revealed: From US$1,099, Full Specs and MC8 PRO Differences
AXILOOP MC8 global launch pricing starts at US$1,099, with an MSRP of US$1,499. Updated specs include a 320°C nozzle limit and more materials for the PRO. Kickstarter is coming soon; separate PRO pricing, shipping and tax details remain unconfirmed (September 27, 2026). -
Asahi Kasei KARAKSA Review: CNF Is a Whole New Option for Fiber-Reinforced Nylon Filament
Hey, it's YuTR0N. Asahi Kasei sent me KARAKSA, a PA filament reinforced with cellulose nanofiber (CNF). Brass nozzles are fine. 0.2mm nozzles are fine. Here's the full hands-on review. -
[Review] EIBOS KRIOS: A Cold Build Plate That Grips PLA at 40℃ — The 3D Printing Accessory You Want in Summer
A hands-on review of EIBOS KRIOS, a cold build plate rated for PLA at 40℃ and PETG at 55℃ — no glue, no spray. Symmetrical design, nine-layer coating, AR codes on both faces, and sheets for Bambu Lab, Snapmaker U1, Flashforge Creator 5 and Prusa. -
An AI Agent Almost Stole My $1,650
Lately it has become nearly impossible to reach a human at major online services. AI chatbots occupy the support desk, repeat canned answers, and close the conversation before you ever reach a person... -
[Exclusive] Phaetus, the hotend brand — and Runice, the company behind it: the founders on their 100M RMB raise, the brand family, and Japan
Runice just raised nearly 100M RMB. In this exclusive written interview, founder Wu Jin, Phaetus brand owner Fly, and engineering lead Donald talk about the raise, the brand family, tolerances, clones, and Japan.
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