A New Year! What you going to do new in 3d printing this year!

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With a new year before us what do you plan to do new this year within 3D printing?

Whether it’s learn a new process, switch to a new software for design, purchase a new system, or otherwise! Share what you will do or learn that’s new for you in 2026!

For me:

  • spend more time learning design software (Fusion 360 & look at a sculpting program/design process)
  • Buy larger printer like H2C
  • Dive deeper into slicer settings to gain improved in-depth knowledge and understanding
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Hoping to learn to do more complex stuff. I’m only at basic geometry stuff rn lol

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I’m learning Blender little by little. :scream: :smiley:

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Here’s my short list:

  1. Bother makerworld to give us parametric support for Onshape and/or SolidWorks.
  2. Get my P2S going if it ever ships
  3. Finish my mk4s to core one conversion and eventually buy the INDX addon.
  4. Reinvest some time in filament extrusion
  5. Dive in to some more exotic materials
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I will outsource my new year resolution :slight_smile: I would like for MW to require the two cover images be photos of printed models.

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This year I’m hoping to experiment with some more functional materials like nylon. Most of what I do is functional, and PETG is good for a lot of it, but maybe not so great for under-hood parts like air intake mods (eg 🏎️ MINI COOPER (F56) AIR-TRACK (V3)・ 3MF File for 3D printing・Cults )

I’m also hoping to make a 1:1 reproduction of Rodin’s Fallen Caryatid With Stone. Ideally learning some new post-processing & paint techniques to improve surface finish and make it look closer to bronze castings. :slight_smile:

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