3D Printing Daily — Thursday, March 26th, 2026

MOVA Palette 300 goes official, Scrap Labs enters the metal AM race, and a practical guide to fixing ghosting artifacts.

🔧 Firmware & Software

Sovol Ghosting Fix Guide — A practical troubleshooting guide for eliminating ringing and ghosting artifacts. If your prints are showing faint ripples, this covers the fixes: acceleration settings, belt tension, and print speed adjustments.

BASF 3D Printed Catalysts — BASF started up the world's first production plant for 3D printed catalysts at their Ludwigshafen site. Based on their X3D technology, this marks a significant step for industrial-scale chemical manufacturing.

🖨️ New Hardware

MOVA AtomForm Palette 300 — The 12-nozzle multicolor desktop system is now officially launched. Auto-swapping nozzles enable true multicolor prints without manual intervention.

Scrap Labs SCRAP 1 — Another ultra-low-cost metal LPBF entrant. More details needed on specifications and availability, but the desktop metal printing space continues to heat up.

Snapmaker U1 Launches April 10 — The 4-toolhead system at $849 promises 5-second toolhead changes and 80% less waste. Pre-orders begin soon.

📌 Quick Fixes

Sovol's ghosting guide is the practical tip for today. Common causes: excessive acceleration, loose belts, or resonance from frame flex. Start with lowering acceleration to 500-800mm/s² and check belt tension.

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