Here’s your Thursday 3D printing roundup for July 13, 2026:

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Printer News & Releases

  • Kentstrapper Releases Mille System: Italian manufacturer Kentstrapper has launched the Mille System, a massive 1 cubic meter build volume material extrusion printer priced at €40,000. This brings industrial-scale FDM printing to a more accessible price point.

  • Prusa Summer Flash Deal: Original Prusa is running their Flash Summer Deal 2026 with 20% off the MK4S and reduced shipping on the CORE One+. Perfect timing if you’ve been considering upgrading your workshop.

  • Beehive Industries Orders NXG 600E: Beehive Industries is betting big on ultra-large-format metal additive manufacturing with a multi-unit order of NXG 600E systems. The demand for large-scale metal AM continues to grow.

  • Prusa INDX July Update: The Prusa INDX Founder’s Edition is shipping with updates on what’s next for the platform. The modular tool-changing system is gaining traction among serious makers.

Materials & Filaments

  • Elegoo x Emoji® Collaboration: Elegoo has partnered with Emoji® to introduce more people to 3D printing. This fun collaboration aims to make 3D printing more approachable for beginners through familiar characters and designs.

  • Prusament PLA High Speed: Prusa released a new Prusament PLA optimized for high-speed printing. Perfect for rapid prototyping when you need quality prints fast.

  • Prusament Resin Model+: A new generation resin with safer health profile and better impact resistance. The ongoing push for safer resin formulations continues.

  • EOS Partners with Constellium: EOS is expanding their aluminum portfolio for additive manufacturing through a partnership with Constellium, bringing more aerospace-grade aluminum options to the AM market.

Software & Updates

  • Open Community License v1.1: Prusa has released the new Open Community License with an improved plugin system, more examples, and addressed community questions. The ecosystem around PrusaSlicer continues to mature.

  • ColorMix for EasyPrint and PrusaSlicer: A new open-source ColorMix feature allows printing with dozens of colors. Multi-material printing without the hardware complexity of MMU or Palette systems.

  • Tripo AI Raises $150M: Tripo AI secured a massive $150M Series A3 round, showing continued investor confidence in AI-powered 3D generation and modeling tools.

Cool Projects & Prints

  • Zaha Hadid Architects’ 6-Meter Tower: The renowned architecture firm has 3D printed a six-meter tower for Terminal Expo using large-scale additive manufacturing. Architectural concrete printing continues to push boundaries.

  • 3D Printed Macropad for Smart Home: A custom 3D-printed macropad project for controlling smart home devices shows how functional prints can integrate into daily life.

  • 3D-Printed Stencil Airbrushing: Simple 3D-printed stencil tips and tricks are making airbrushing more versatile and accessible for hobbyists and professionals alike.

  • Fake Studio Lighting with Filament Mixing: A clever technique using filament mixing and a free app to create fake studio lighting effects on 3D prints. The community never stops innovating!

Industry Applications

  • Venus Aerospace Closes $91M: Venus Aerospace raised $91M to scale detonation engine production, likely leveraging AM for complex engine components that are impossible to manufacture traditionally.

  • Protolabs Adds New Resin: Protolabs added a new resin to their Hi-Speed SLA lineup on Axtra3D’s Lumia X1, expanding their rapid prototyping capabilities.

  • Nigeria’s New STEAM Centre: Nigeria is betting on hands-on 3D printing skills with a new Czech-backed STEAM Centre. Global AM education initiatives continue to expand.

  • RIMPAC 2026 Military Applications: Military applications of 3D printing were highlighted at RIMPAC 2026, showing how armed forces worldwide are adopting additive for field repair and rapid manufacturing.

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Kickstarter & Campaigns

  • Bambu Lab Earthquake Relief: Bambu Lab is turning filament sales into earthquake relief for Venezuela, showing how the maker community can drive positive social impact.

  • XTPL Adds Japanese Customer: 3D printed packaging OEM XTPL has added another Japanese customer, showing growing Asian market adoption of micro-precision AM technologies.

  • Formnext Asia Shenzhen: New Maker Day and dealer matching events at Formnext Asia Shenzhen are connecting manufacturers with regional partners.

Key Takeaway

The 3D printing industry continues its rapid evolution with massive funding rounds ($150M for Tripo AI, $91M for Venus Aerospace) signaling strong investor confidence. Meanwhile, practical innovations like Prusa’s ColorMix and high-speed filaments make advanced techniques more accessible to everyday makers. The line between industrial and desktop additive manufacturing keeps blurring—whether you’re running a NXG 600E for metal parts or a MK4S in your garage, the tools for creation are more capable than ever.

Keep printing! 🔥

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