3D Printing Daily — Friday, March 27

🔧 Firmware & Software

Prusa MMU3 Gets Major Speed Boost: Prusa has pushed a firmware update that cuts MMU3 filament change times by up to 9 seconds per swap. For complex multi-color prints, this can save hours overall. The update is being seen as a "farewell gift" before the system transitions to the upcoming INDX platform.

🖨️ New Hardware

AML3D Lands $9.9M Navy Deal: Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D secured a ~AU$9.9 million order from HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) for four ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printing systems. The systems will be used for U.S. Navy shipbuilding at Newport News Shipbuilding.

OPPO Find N6 Eliminates the Crease: Chinese manufacturer OPPO debuted its Find N6 foldable with the world's first "Zero-Feel Crease," using 3D liquid printing technology to eliminate the microscopic hinge gaps that cause visible creases on Samsung and other foldables.

IBM Patents Smarter Hollow Fill: IBM has patented a new approach that turns empty 3D printed cavities into engineered features using particle infill, instead of leaving them as unused air—potentially improving structural performance while reducing material usage.

🤖 AI & Generative Design

Bambu Lab Adds Meshy 6 to MakerLab: Bambu Lab integrated Meshy 6 into its MakerLab platform, expanding AI image-to-3D capabilities. Users can now convert any image into a full-color 3D print in one click, with multi-color printing support.

🔥 Community Buzz

Reddit - Best Beginner Printer 2026: The purchase advice megathread continues to see heavy activity, with users debating the best starter machines. The Bambu Lab A1 series and Prusa MK4 remain top contenders for those wanting plug-and-play reliability.

Formlabs Launches "Form Now" Service: Formlabs has launched an in-house 3D printing service, allowing professionals to access high-quality SLS prints without owning the equipment.

Polymaker Goes Direct in Europe: Chinese filament giant Polymaker expanded direct sales to six European countries (UK, France, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Spain), cutting out the middleman for better pricing.

📌 Quick Fixes

Fix Ghosting & Ringing: Sovol published a guide to eliminating ghosting artifacts—those faint ripples that appear when the printer moves too fast or has loose components. Key fixes: tighten belt tension, reduce acceleration, check for loose set screws, and ensure a solid mounting for the print fan.