Your daily 3D printing news in plain, simple words. Here’s what happened in the 3D printing world over the last day or two, from new Bambu Lab printers to a brand-new 3D scanner. Each story links to its original source.
1. Bambu Lab unveils the H3C: nine print tools in one machine
Bambu Lab’s new H3C printer is built around a tool changer with nine print tools. Each tool has its own filament path and heater, so the printer can switch to a new material in about 6 seconds. It also has a special extruder for soft, flexible filament and comes with the AMS 3H unit, which stores and dries your filament. In the US it costs $2,499 with the AMS 3H.
Source: Bambu Lab blog
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2. Bambu Lab H2D, H2C and X2D will mix nozzle sizes in one print
Bambu Lab says a software update will let the H2D, H2C and X2D print one part with two different nozzle sizes: a small one for fine detail and a bigger one for speed. The H2D comes first, planned for November 2026. The H2C and X2D are expected in early 2027, and setups with a filament track switch will get it a little later.
Source: Bambu Lab blog
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3. ELEGOO launches its first 3D scanner, the M1 Ultra
Printer maker ELEGOO now sells a 3D scanner. The M1 Ultra uses blue lasers and infrared light, has five scan modes, and is rated for accuracy down to 0.02 mm, so you can scan a broken part or a cool object and then print a copy. The early-bird price is $1,599 until November 12 (regular price $1,699).
Source: 3D Printing Industry
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4. Formlabs’ $699 Form Studio 1 resin printer starts shipping November 16
Formlabs, a big name in professional resin printers, calls the Form Studio 1 its most affordable professional resin printer yet, starting at $699. Orders are open now and shipping begins worldwide on November 16. This week, 3DPrint.com took a close look at why Formlabs is going after home studios and small shops with it.
Source: Formlabs press release · 3DPrint.com
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5. Students make recycled filament that lets 3D printed hands use touchscreens
A student team at the University of Guadalajara in Mexico created Filna, a filament made from recycled plastic mixed with nanomaterials. Prosthetic hands printed with it can tap and swipe on phones and tablets. Their goal is low-cost prosthetics for people who can’t afford regular ones, and the project won first place in its category at Enactus Mexico 2026.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
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6. Stratasys sets its green goals for 2030
Stratasys, one of the largest industrial 3D printing companies, shared its fifth yearly sustainability report. By 2030 it wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations and energy use by 40%, use 15% less water, and send at least 55% of its regular waste to reuse or recycling instead of the trash.
Source: Stratasys press release
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7. Formnext 2026 is less than two weeks away
Formnext, one of the biggest 3D printing trade shows in the world, runs November 17–20 in Frankfurt, Germany. Expect new industrial printers, metal and plastic materials, filament recycling and finishing machines. We’ll share the biggest launches right here on 3D News.
Source: 3D Printing Industry
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