News
News and events
What is new in 3D printing, what is coming up locally, and the practical tips that keep a home print on track.
News
Roundups and product news, written for the person buying a printer or sending a part in for a print.
3D printing news: November 2026
Elegoo's Black Friday sale starts, a budget four-colour printer gets a buyer's stamp of approval, and two unannounced tool changers leak.
5 min read →3D printing news: late October 2026
Bambu Lab, Prusa and Creality all announce Black Friday sales, the H3C nine-tool printer is teased, and a fix for the AMS 2 Pro grease issue surfaces.
4 min read →Start your 3D printed Christmas gifts in November
Easy 3D printed gift ideas, a few practical tips, and a plan for getting them done without a last-minute rush.
4 min read →Creality pushes multi-colour and large prints to affordable prices
K3, Ender-3 V3 Mega and Neo: faster colour swaps, larger build, lower prices.
4 min read →Events
Fairs, expos and open days where you can see 3D printing in person. Dates are as published by each organiser.
| When | What | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | Homeschool Makertime: 3D Printing (ages 8 to 12) | Darling Square Library, Haymarket NSW | Free. A makerspace session exploring 3D printing, CAD and STEM. |
| 5 Nov | 3D Printing Basics | Biyal-a Armstrong Creek Library, Geelong VIC | Free. A beginner session where you design and print your own name tag. |
| 6 to 8 Nov | Supanova Comic Con and Gaming | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre | Cosplay competition and showcase, with plenty of 3D printed props in the crowd. |
| 7 Nov | Makertime for families (ages 8 to 12) | Darling Square Library, Haymarket NSW | Free. A two hour intergenerational makerspace session. |
| 14 Nov | Makertime: open access (16 and over) | Darling Square Library, Haymarket NSW | Free. Use the 3D printers with staff support. |
| 14 Nov | Makerspace Adelaide 3D Printing induction | Adelaide SA | Free. A digital fabrication induction on the makerspace printers. |
Tips and guides
Short reads that save you time and money on your next print.
Buying your first 3D printer: what actually matters
Thinking of a printer for Christmas or yourself? A recent beginner guide boils the choice down to a few things that matter. Here is what to check, and when it is cheaper to have a part printed.
3 min read →What a roll of filament really costs in Australia right now
Prices for standard 1kg filament rolls are bunched around $12 to $16 a roll in November 2026. Here is how to compare deals fairly, what to skip and when buying in bulk is worth it.
3 min read →Printing at home? A practical safety checklist for your first printer
Thinking of printing at home over summer or after a Black Friday buy? Here is a plain-English checklist covering fumes, fire and unattended prints, based on a 2026 safety guide.
3 min read →Black Friday 3D printer sales: how to shop them without getting caught
Brand sales have already started. Here is how to tell a real printer or filament deal from a fake one, and what to check before you buy from an overseas store.
3 min read →What 3D printing costs in Australia
Printer prices, filament, electricity and what a printed part actually costs.
4 min read →PLA vs PETG vs ASA
Which filament to pick for a part, and when each one wins.
4 min read →Why 3D printed PLA parts warp in a hot car
Why PLA sags in a parked car, the signs to look for and which plastic to use instead.
4 min read →Replacement part from a broken original
Find or make a 3D file from the broken part, measure it properly and pick the right plastic.
4 min read →More this month
- Elegoo's Black Friday sale runs 2 November to 1 December, up to 39% off FDM and resin (Saturn 4 Ultra 16K to US$399).
- Anycubic's Black Friday phase 1 runs to 20 November, with the Kobra 3 Max at 50% off (US$349).
- Creality's K3, its first nozzle-swap printer, opens for pre-order at US$849, with US shipping from 2 November.
- Bambu Lab's H3C nine-tool printer is due for its reveal on 3 November, and the seven-tool P3C has already leaked in certification photos.
- Four-colour printing is getting cheaper: the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is being recommended as a buyer's first machine.
- Start Christmas gifts early: easy 3D printed gift ideas and a plan to avoid the last-minute rush.
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