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Defiance Public Library MakerSpace gifted new 3D printer

The Crescent News 25 Feb 2026
An anonymous donor recently gifted a new, state-of-the-art 3D printer, along with a handheld Einstar 3D scanner, to the MakerSpace at Defiance Public Library ... .
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8 Cheap 3D Printers You Should Buy And 2 You Should Skip

BGR 24 Feb 2026
3D printers are becoming more accessible for beginners. That said, you'll want to check out our list of cheap devices before you decide to purchase one ... .
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5 Quick And Easy Tips To Improve Your 3D Printer's Printing Quality

BGR 22 Feb 2026
3D printers can solve so many organizational problems around the house, but every once in a while, issues arise that can bring the whole project to a halt ... .
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N.J. wins ‘ghost gun’ case. Appeals court says 3D printer code isn’t free speech.

NJ 21 Feb 2026
A federal appeals court has backed the dismissal of a ghost gun company’s lawsuit against the State of New Jersey, which in 2018 banned the use of their software to make 3D-printed firearms ....
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California's New Bill Requires DOJ-Approved 3D Printers That Report on Themselves

Slashdot 20 Feb 2026
California's recently-proposed AB-2047 would require 3D printers sold in the state to be DOJ-approved models equipped with "firearm blocking technology," banning non-certified machines after 2029 and criminalizing efforts to bypass the software.
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Multimaterial 3D printer builds fully functional electric motor from scratch in hours

Interesting Engineering 20 Feb 2026
To achieve this, the researchers modified an existing extrusion-based 3D printer ... In the future, the team plans to integrate the magnetization step directly into the printing process and demonstrate fully 3D-printed rotary motors.
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"Stupidity on steroids" — three U.S. states want your 3D printer to snitch on what ...

Boing Boing 19 Feb 2026
Three states are now trying to make 3D printers police themselves ... states want your 3D ...
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8 3D Printer Projects That Are Actually A Waste Of Your Time

BGR 16 Feb 2026
Some 3D printer projects may seem like great ideas, but realistically won't be of much use to you. Take pause before wasting time or filament on these prints ... .
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"Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer JAM-5200EBM" has been updated (Jeol Ltd)

Public Technologies 16 Feb 2026
JEOL's Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer produces parts that meet regulated industry standards and requirements, allowing for manufacturers to scale their production demands ... ━ Advantages of Tungsten Processing on Electron Beam Metal 3D Printers.
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California sues websites that publish blueprints for 3D printer ghost guns

Times Standard 14 Feb 2026
The lawsuit detailed particularly stark examples of the dangers that 3D printed firearms have posed, including the arrest of a 14-year-old boy who used a 3D printer to manufacture multiple firearms in Santa Rosa in 2024.
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Could this be a new era for 3D printers? Major milestone reached as tungsten printing ...

TechRadar 12 Feb 2026
Scientists have found a way to 3D print tungsten carbide by softening it rather than melting it, preserving its strength while avoiding common metal-printing defects ... .
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7 DIY Custom Gadgets That Predated 3D Printers

BGR 12 Feb 2026
Even if you grew up before 3D printers existed, you'll likely be surprised by how many DIY gadgets were precursors to the tech we know and love today ... .
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5 Cool New 3D Printer Projects That Can Upgrade Your Car

BGR 11 Feb 2026
You could buy accessories to upgrade your car's cabin, or you could go the DIY route, get creative, and have some fun with these clever 3D printer projects ... .
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Amazon just dropped the prices on these editor-approved Flashforge 3D printers and filaments

Popular Science 10 Feb 2026
It’s an enclosed machine with onboard filtration and a built-in camera—three features that matter a lot more once you stop thinking of a 3D printer as a serious tool ... Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer $378.99 (24% off; was $499.00).
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Adafruit Warns New Ghost Gun Laws Could Have Unintended Consequences for 3D Printers

Gizmodo 05 Feb 2026
Bills in Washington and New York would require 3D printers to scan and block firearm blueprints ....
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