So we created a quick-and-dirty test, pitting the flagship Bambu Lab X1 Carbon ($1,200) against the budget-oriented Bambu Lab P1P ($700) and the new Prusa MK4 ($1,100) in printing three different models. We’ve been testing some of the latest machines for an upcoming update to our 3D printers guide, and we’re excited by the results we’ve seen from printers with input shaping. It’s a new term in the home 3D printing arena, but roboticists have been developing the feature for decades to create faster, more precise machines. These new 3D printers print faster thanks to a feature called input shaping, which reduces vibrations created by the printer’s own movement. Some of these new printers can cut print times in half-a massive improvement if you often find yourself printing pieces that take eight to 24 hours to complete. Mercifully, the 3D printer market has changed dramatically over the past year, as companies such as Anker, Bambu Lab, and Prusa have introduced new printers that make printing faster and easier. No one could deny that it would be quicker and cheaper to go to Target. We have to say it: The reality of 3D printing does not always meet expectations.Īfter shelling out hundreds (or thousands) of dollars for a printer, finding the right files for what you want to print, and tweaking the settings so that your printer drips hot plastic with sub-millimeter precision, you’re rewarded with a 12-hour wait for your 8-inch-tall Deadpool bust.

Small 3d print file