3D Print & Electricity Cost Calculators Discussion

This online calculator will help you estimate the costs involved in creating a 3D-printed object, taking various factors into account. 💰 https://3dwithus.com/3d-print-cost-calculator If you need to justify your 3D printing hobby at home, here’s a handy electricity cost calculator 😉 Spoiler: it doesn’t use as much power as you might think. For UK folks, it’s even more reasonable. ⚡https://3dwithus.com/3d-printer-electricity-cost-calculator We will be getting more handy tools to fill our Intera

I was invited to contribute to the 3D Printing Industry 2026 Executive Survey. Based on what I see daily in the personal and prosumer market, here is my perspective on where 3D printing is heading: AI generators made a noticeable leap last year, and in 2026, this trend will continue with further optimization and wider adoption. What is especially interesting is how quickly chat-based AI tools are starting to generate simple, printable 3D models. While still basic, these tools are already lowerin

We’ve just published a new guide on 3DWithUs covering EINSTAR Rockit and EINSTAR 2, SHINING 3D’s latest additions to the EINSTAR lineup. Both scanners focus on wireless workflows and accessible 3D scanning, with slightly different positioning and pricing. https://3dwithus.com/shining3d-einstar-new-3d-scanners We’re opening this thread to hear real-world experiences from the community. If you’re using Rockit or EINSTAR 2, feel free to share what you’re scanning, how it performs for you, or any t

Hi Everyone! I would like to showcase the result of my latest project: A parametric Anti Sphere Pot They are made by carving out a cylinder using spheres placed in circular and linear patterns. These patterns can also be twisted around the Z-axis, resulting in some truly unique designs! Here are some of the pots i created with it: You can check out and download the demo models on Printables for free. The FreeCAD project file is not yet available (needs some polishing). Since i am not a good pho

We’re excited to launch a new community initiative and reward those who contribute on 3DWithUs forums! Each month, we’ll reward the best contributions in our forum: whether it’s a helpful answer, an inspiring project showcase, or a thoughtful discussion. Unlike automated giveaways, this one is judged by humans – our editorial team (and authors when applicable) will pick the winners. The focus is on quality posts that bring value to the community, not just luck. 🎁 Prizes: Best Content: 1 spool f