Anycubic Kobra X Review: Hidden AMS

Anycubic goes toe-to-toe with Bambu with a bedslinger clone.

Cornell research shows that underwater 3D printing can be used to build or repair ocean structures in place — DARPA-funded project aims to make underwater construction faster, cheaper, and safer

Researchers based at Cornell University have developed a method for 3D printing concrete structures on the seafloor.
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Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints — system catches errors in real time, uses modular design to work on different makes and models

A group of researchers has built an AI-powered system that uses five agents to monitor 3D printers and correct for errors after each printed layer.
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US Marine Corps develops first 3D printed drone with no China-sourced parts, dubbed HANX — modular design makes it quick to adapt from reconnaissance to one-way attack, and other duties

HANX, the first NDAA compliant drone, has been announced by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Scientists share design so you can make your own 3D-printable ‘eFlesh’ for robots — affordable, easy to produce, and highly-tactile robot sensor grips can be printed at home

Scientists share plans for highly-tactile ‘eFlesh’ robot sensor grips

Grab a beginner-friendly Elegoo 3D printer on sale, starting from $169 — snag up to 27% off on top-rated Neptune rigs for seasoned hobbyists and novice builders alike

There’s a huge discount on two of Elegoo’s most popular 3D printers right now, with a price drop of up to 27%. Both the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro and Neptune 4 Plus offer features ready for both beginners and enthusiasts.
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Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon 2 Combo budget 3D printer is now available — brings four-color printing to an accessible price point

The anticipated color upgrade to Elegoo’s budget-busting 3D printer launches at $449.

Creality K1C 3D printer price plummets to $399 for a fast, fully enclosed Core XY machine — $160 saving nets you a beginner-friendly printer packed with prosumer features

A $160 saving can be had right now on this Creality K1C 3D printer, fully enclosed and capable of fast printing, and available for just $399 right now, just $30 off its Black Friday pricing.
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Washington state proposes new 3D-printed gun controls with ‘blocking features’ and blueprint detection algorithm — proposal would carry sentences of five years in prison, $15,000 fine for violation

Washington is the latest state to propose laws preventing the proliferation and manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.

New York State takes steps to ban 3D-printed guns — proposal requires 3D printer manufacturers to prevent weapon printing

NY State Governor Kathy Hochul wants 3D printer manufacturers to make it impossible to 3D print guns.