3D Printing Daily — Tuesday, 3rd March 2026

🔧 Firmware & Software

No major firmware updates reported today. Check manufacturer channels for the latest versions of Bambu Lab, Prusa, and other popular printer firmware.

🖨️ New Hardware

Desktop 3D Printing Goes Retail: Bambu Lab opened the world's first dedicated 3D printer retail store in Shenzhen's MixC mall (244 sqm). A significant milestone as desktop 3D printing transitions to consumer electronics retail.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2: The $449 enclosed CoreXY with built-in 4-color CANVAS system is gaining attention in the budget multicolor space.

🌟 Print of the Day

Styxosaurus Fossil Reconstruction: This week's featured print from the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre showcases the potential of 3D printing for paleontology and museum exhibits.

🤖 AI & Models

MTP's AdditiveM Platform: Manufacturing Technology Project launched AI-driven process simulation for metal AM, combining multiphysics simulation with digital twins for predictive modeling.

Tribal Knowledge Crisis: Industry continues discussing how AI can preserve decades of expertise as the experienced workforce retires.

🔥 Community Buzz

AMS 2026 Recap: The Additive Manufacturing Strategies conference wrapped up in New York with keynotes on aerospace collaboration, LEGO's AM journey, and defense applications.

Print Farm Software: 3DQue's new lifetime licensing option for AutoFarm3D gives print farm operators an alternative to monthly subscriptions.

📌 Quick Fixes

Stop Ironing Your Prints: Hackaday reports on why the popular ironing technique may be doing more harm than good to your prints.

Filament Drying Without a Dryer: For those without a dedicated filament dryer, food dehydrators and silica gel containers offer effective alternatives.

Warping Prevention: New guides from Sovol on reducing warping in large prints and choosing the right outdoor filament (ASA vs PETG vs ABS).