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The most exciting new 3D printing projects on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and direct pre-order. Track what is live, what is coming, and what to watch — all in one place.
Snapmaker U1 Color
Full-color FDM printing with 16 materials in one machine
The Snapmaker U1 Color is a multi-material, full-color 3D printer that supports up to 16 filament inputs simultaneously. It raised over $20.6 million on Kickstarter — one of the most successful 3D printing campaigns ever — and is now in production.
eufyMake E1 UV Printer
Print directly onto any surface with UV ink — no filament required
The eufyMake E1 is not a traditional FDM printer — it uses UV-curable ink to print directly onto flat surfaces like phone cases, wood, metal, and fabric. It raised a staggering $46.7 million on Kickstarter, making it one of the top crowdfunding campaigns of all time. Now shipping.
FibreSeeker 3
Continuous carbon fiber printing for desktop makers
The FibreSeeker 3 is a desktop continuous fiber 3D printer — capable of embedding actual continuous strands of carbon fiber, fiberglass, or Kevlar into prints for aerospace-grade strength. Previously only available in industrial machines costing $100K+, the FibreSeeker 3 brings this capability to serious hobbyists and small businesses.
Bambu Lab H2D Laser Combo
3D printing + 40W laser cutting in one machine
The Bambu H2D launched in March 2025 as Bambu's most ambitious product — a combined 3D printer, laser engraver, laser cutter, and digital cutter in a single enclosure. The 40W laser module upgrade is available as an add-on. Not a crowdfunding campaign, but the most-watched new product launch in the 3D printing world in 2025.
OrcaSlicer Pro
The community-favorite slicer gets a professional tier with AI features
OrcaSlicer — the open-source fork of Bambu Studio that has become the go-to slicer for many advanced users — is exploring a Pro tier with AI-assisted support generation, cloud profile sync, and multi-printer farm management. Currently in community discussion phase.
Polymaker PolyLite Matte PLA — New Colors 2026
12 new matte colors launching via pre-order campaign
Polymaker is launching 12 new matte PLA colors via a pre-order campaign, including several highly-requested earth tones and pastels. Matte PLA has become one of the most popular filament categories for cosplay, miniatures, and display models due to its excellent surface finish and reduced layer line visibility.
Bambu Lab AMS 2S
Next-generation multi-material system with improved jam detection
The AMS 2S is Bambu Lab's upgraded Automatic Material System, featuring improved jam detection, faster filament switching, and compatibility with the new P2S printer. It represents a significant reliability improvement over the original AMS.
Creality K2 Plus Combo
Large-format CoreXY with 4-color multi-material at $799
The Creality K2 Plus brings a 350×350×350mm build volume, CoreXY motion, and a 4-color CFS (Creality Filament System) to the market at $799. It is Creality's answer to the Bambu X1C and targets makers who need a larger build volume than Bambu's flagship offers.
Swiftbuild Pro
Handheld resin-recovery pump — clean your vat in under 90 seconds
Swiftbuild Pro is a handheld resin-recovery system that extracts leftover resin from your printer's vat quickly and cleanly. The campaign states recovery in under 90 seconds. The $115 package includes a pump unit, two 500ml resin bottles, 18650 batteries, and USB-C chargers.
Creality Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1
Desktop filament recycling — shred, dry, extrude, and spool at home
Creality's M1 and R1 form a desktop filament-recycling workflow: the R1 shreds and dries rigid print waste, and the M1 extrudes and spools new filament. M1 has three heat zones up to 350°C. R1 currently works with PLA and PETG, with ABS, ASA, and PC coming soon.
AutoFILL
Automatic resin management — never manually refill your vat again
AutoFILL is an automatic resin-management device for resin printers, offered as a kit, assembled unit, or digital build files. The kit includes electronics, a pump, sensor, tubing, and resin for printed enclosure parts. No supports or soldering required.
CMYKForge
Convert images to 3D-printable models using CMYK color-mixing
CMYKForge is an offline-first desktop application that converts image data using CMYK color-mixing logic into 3D-printable models. Supports image import, geometry generation, previewing, filament profiles, calibration, and file export.
MakerPlot 2.0
Fully 3D-printable Arduino CNC plotter — build it yourself
MakerPlot 2.0 is a fully 3D-printable Arduino CNC plotter delivered as digital build files, firmware, software, and assembly instructions. Available in A4, A3, A2, and expandable editions. Works with PLA, recycled PLA, and bio-based filaments.
Kare S1 / S1 Plus
Desktop metal 3D printer with 550°C print head
The Kare S1-series is a desktop machine targeting both plastic and metal filaments. Features a 550°C print head, 150°C heated bed, and a stated max speed of 500mm/s. Available in standard S1 and taller S1 Plus build formats.
The Metal 1.0
Affordable LPBF metal 3D printer — real metal powder fusion
The Metal 1.0 is a desktop LPBF printer that uses a high-power diode laser to selectively melt metal powder layer by layer. Supports 316L stainless steel, Inconel 718, and bronze. Build volume is 128×100mm, upgradable to 128×150mm.
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