Here’s your Thursday 3D printing roundup for June 25, 2026:

3D printer extruder and filament Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on Pexels

Printer News & Releases

HeyGears G1 Series: Full-Color Desktop Revolution

  • Launched June 24th - a desktop full-color 3D printer combined with UV printing capabilities
  • Guangzhou-based HeyGears aims to consolidate the modern creator’s fragmented workflow
  • Technical specifications and pricing now available, positioning it as a professional desktop solution
  • Targets creators who need both 3D printing and UV resin curing in one machine

Yidimu MagPro Closes Market Gap

  • New resin 3D printer Kickstarter campaign addressing significant market gaps
  • Shenzhen manufacturer targeting professional and enthusiast segments
  • Focusing on features that existing resin printers have overlooked

Bambu Lab A2L Momentum Continues

  • The large-format A2L (330 x 320 x 325mm build volume) continues shipping globally
  • Starting at $469, it’s becoming the go-to choice for cosplayers and print farms
  • 105% more build volume than standard machines with Bambu’s signature speed

Materials & Filaments

Bambu Lab PLA Pure Gaining Traction

  • Launched last week specifically for indoor home environments
  • Engineered to minimize fumes and odors when printing where you live
  • Growing awareness that regular PLA might not be as safe as previously thought
  • Perfect for families and home office setups

Polymaker Fiberon ASA-CF08

  • New carbon fiber reinforced ASA filament specifically designed for outdoor use
  • Combines ASA’s UV resistance with carbon fiber strength
  • Ideal for automotive parts, outdoor enclosures, and drone components

Polymaker PLA Pro

  • “Tough & Fast PLA Built for Real-World” applications
  • Bridges the gap between standard PLA and engineering materials
  • Maintains ease of printing while improving durability

Sustainable Filament Trends

  • Market continues to see innovation in recycled and bio-based materials
  • Filamentive rPA12 (recycled MJF powder waste) leading the sustainability charge

Software Updates

BambuStudio 2.7.1.62 Released

  • Latest public release dropped June 16th with bug fixes and improvements
  • Better support for the expanding Bambu printer ecosystem
  • Continuous refinement of the slicer that set the new standard for speed

UltiMaker Cura Support Painting

  • Major feature merged June 8th: manual support painting (CURA-13056)
  • Users can now paint exactly where supports should and shouldn’t be
  • Brings Cura closer to PrusaSlicer’s support customization capabilities
  • Factor 4+ printer profiles also added recently

PrusaSlicer 2.9.6 Beta

  • Continues active development with beta1 released May 25th
  • Open-source slicing engine improvements benefiting the entire community
  • Prusa’s commitment to openness contrasts with Bambu’s closed ecosystem

Cool Projects & Prints

3D Printed Headphones Challenge Premium Market

  • XDA Developers featured a maker who 3D printed headphones beating $750 cans
  • June 20th article demonstrates how far DIY audio has come
  • Custom fit and driver selection can outperform mass-market premium brands

Print-in-Place Flexi Snake

  • Articulated fidget toy that coils and moves
  • No assembly required - prints ready to use
  • Popular among the fidget toy and desk accessory community

Zelda Rupee Terrarium with Master Sword Display

  • Gaming-themed display piece combining 3D printing with small plant keeping
  • Perfect for Zelda fans wanting to showcase their prints functionally

Twisted Vine Dice Tower

  • Sylvan-inspired helical rolling tray for tabletop RPG enthusiasts
  • Combines aesthetics with functionality for game nights

3D printing technology Photo by Snapmaker on Unsplash

Industry Applications

Divergent Technologies Major Expansion

  • Expanding Long Beach factory with 64 new metal 3D printers (June 22)
  • Raised output capacity for defense, aerospace, and automotive programs
  • Also unveiled Monolith One - large-format metal 3D printer with twelve 2kW lasers
  • Positioned as the most advanced industrial metal 3D printer in the United States

Beehive Industries $50M Metal Printing Investment

  • Installing 30 EOS M4 ONYX metal 3D printers for jet engine production
  • Supporting the Frenzy 8 engine line for swarm-class drones and uncrewed aerial defense
  • One of the largest metal AM fleet deployments announced recently
  • Demonstrates defense industry’s growing reliance on additive manufacturing

Norsk Titanium + Airbus Partnership

  • Signed agreement to industrialize and qualify Plasma DED RPD technology
  • Targeting high-criticality structural titanium parts for aerospace
  • Moving from proof-of-concept to actual production applications

Sandvik Osprey GRCop-42

  • New copper alloy powder with full cradle-to-gate traceability
  • Specifically designed for space manufacturing applications

Active Kickstarter Campaigns

xTool WonderPress

  • “The Most Creative 3D Auto Heat Press Ever”
  • For makers working with heat-transfer vinyl and similar materials
  • Campaign active with community engagement

HeyGears G1 Series

  • Full-color 3D and UV printing for desktop
  • Recently opened reservations with technical specs released

Yidimu MagPro

  • Resin 3D printer targeting significant market gaps
  • Shenzhen-based manufacturer aiming for professional features

Key Takeaway

June 2026 is proving to be a watershed moment for both desktop and industrial 3D printing. On the consumer side, Bambu Lab’s PLA Pure highlights growing awareness about indoor air quality, while HeyGears is pushing the boundaries of what desktop machines can do with full-color and UV capabilities. Meanwhile, the industrial sector is scaling aggressively — Divergent’s 64-printer expansion and Beehive’s $50M investment signal that additive manufacturing is transitioning from prototyping to true production at scale. The line between “consumer” and “professional” printers continues to blur as features trickle down and prices stay competitive. Whether you’re printing headphone housings or jet engine components, the technology has never been more capable.

Stay tuned for next week’s roundup!