We've spent some time with the new 3D printer from Bambu Lab, and it already seems like a good buy. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his ...

The first item was to remove an injection-molded bracket that holds the motion system stable during shipping. Aside from straps and foam, this was the only shipping item to remove. Installing the ...

With the rising popularity of 3D printing comes a bumper crop of inexpensive printers, some available for less than $200. Many of these, however, are difficult for beginners to assemble, calibrate, ...

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Operating the A1 mini is a huge pleasure; it’s so easy to perform almost every operation, even complex actions that involve multiple steps. Printing can be done from the machine’s touchscreen, the ...

Just a few years ago, around $500 would get you a 3D printer you'd likely have to spend hours assembling and calibrating—and then, you'd have to pray for a decent print. As the excellent Bambu Lab A1 ...

The A1 mini is able to make these lofty claims thanks to its construction, which consists of a rigid metal frame, bearings and full-metal rails made of steel and extruded aluminum. The metal parts are ...