Denise Bertacchi

Editorial Team

Freelance Reviewer

Articles by: Denise Bertacchi

Bambu Lab H2C

Bambu Lab launches beastly seven-nozzle 3D printer at FormNext — H2C model launches everywhere but the US due to tariffs

By Denise Bertacchi published

Bambu Lab announced the long-awaited seven-nozzle H2C this week at FormNext, the world’s largest additive manufacturing expo.

Head(amame)

3D-printed headphones go Pro — Head(amame) launches Kickstarter for premium glass and Kevlar headphones

By Denise Bertacchi published

Head(amame) launches Kickstarter for premium glass and Kevlar headphones

A hypothetical illustration of what a multicolor unit could look like on the Centauri Carbon.

Broken Promises: Elegoo walks back the planned multicolor system for Centauri Carbon 3D printer, offers coupons for Centauri Carbon 2

By Denise Bertacchi published

Elegoo can no longer guarantee a release date on a promised multicolor upgrade to the Centauri Carbon.

QIDI Q2 Combo

QIDI Q2 Combo review: Great high temp printer, but skip the box

By Denise Bertacchi published

The QIDI Q2 is a great 3D printer, but the QIDI Box? Not so much.

EufyMake E1

EufyMake E1 review: Dimensional UV printer

By Denise Bertacchi published

EufyMake’s not quite 3D UV printer is exciting…but is it worth it?

Prusa Day 2025

Prusa launches two new 3D printers, open source filament tags, and printable silicone at private event

By Denise Bertacchi published

Prusa channels Steve Jobs for new launch.

Bambu Lab P2S

The Bambu Lab P2S is the best 3D Printer you can’t have — 'logistics delays' leave the printers locked out of the US, at least for now

By Denise Bertacchi published

Bambu Lab launches a printer without the US Market

WeCreat Lumos

WeCreat Lumos review: Premium and portable

By Denise Bertacchi published

The WeCreat Lumos is a fast, portable, capable, laser engraver with great resolution and limited cutting abilities.

Bambu Lab P2S

Bambu Lab P2S review: Refreshing a best seller

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Bambu Lab revamps the budget-friendly P1S.

Flashforge AD5X

Flashforge AD5X review: An affordable option for fast color 3D printing

By Denise Bertacchi published

Flashforge joins the color Core XY party with an affordable AD5X.

AmeraLabs

AmeraLabs introduces elastic 3D printing resin with long-lasting squish — a full bottle is priced at $140

By Denise Bertacchi published

FLX-300 features an exceptionally low compression set, enabling printed parts to spring back to their original shape after repeated deformation reliably.

3DPrintopia 2025

3DPrintopia 2025: filament, folding printers, and fun at the East Coast's largest 3D printing event

By Denise Bertacchi published

The weeklong festival showcased 3D printers, both old and new, plus new filaments.

Prusa Slicer Now Works with Competitor's 3D Printers

Prusa’s mobile slicer now works with competitors' 3D printers — new EasyPrint tool works with Bambu, Creality, and more

By Denise Bertacchi published

A new Pursa mobile slicer update brings support for competitor 3D printers, including Bambu.

Prusa Research Brings Borderlands 4 Props to 3D Printers

Borderlands 4 props come to 3D printing fans — Ripper mask, replica weapons, and cosplay components come in a new collection from Prusa Research

By Denise Bertacchi published

Prusa Research is now working with studios to offer fans authentic 3D printed cosplay pieces.

Creality Hi Combo

Creality Hi Combo review: Catching up with color

By Denise Bertacchi published

Creality plays catch-up with a color bedslinger.

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2

Anycubic Kobra 3 V2 Review: Kobra Gets an Upgrade

By Denise Bertacchi published

Anycubic gives much needed tweaks to its color bedslinger.

Prusa Tool Changer

3D printing's tool changer wars heat up as Prusa re-enters the ring

By Denise Bertacchi published

Hot on the heels of Snapmaker’s U1 launch, Bambu and Prusa chime in with new machine teasers.

Creality IPO

World's largest 3D printer maker discusses tariff impact on its buisness, passing costs on to customers — Creality is the first consumer 3D printer maker to IPO

By Denise Bertacchi published

A draft of Creality’s IPO shows the receipts

Nexbie

Creality submits for an IPO, adds a mysterious 3D printing model website

By Denise Bertacchi published

Creality is set to become a publicly listed company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, making it the first manufacturer of consumer-grade 3D printers to make the leap into the big time.

Bambu Lab Vortek H2C

Hot on the heels of the H2S, Bambu Lab announces the seven-color, wireless nozzle-swapping Vortek H2C

By Denise Bertacchi published

To avoid buyer’s remorse, Bambu Lab announced its new tool changer-like system, dropping in Q4.

Bambu Lab H2S

Bambu Lab H2S Review: The One We Wanted

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Bambu Lab’s H2S is a premium 3D printer with room to roam.

Snapmaker Smashes Kickerstarter Records

3D printer maker SnapMaker raised a staggering $7.8 million on the first day of Kickstarter for its Affordable Tool Changer, breaking Bambu's record

By Denise Bertacchi published

The Snapmaker U1 raised $7.4 million, surpassing the Bambu Lab X1C record.

Snapmaker U1

Snapmaker U1 review: An affordable tool changer for all

By Denise Bertacchi published

Editor's Choice

Snapmaker’s latest machine is a filament-saving tool changer with a Bambu Lab P1S price tag.

Goodbye to Open Source Hardware in 3D Printing

'Open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead' — rise of China's government subsidies, country's permissive patent system cited by Prusa CEO

By Denise Bertacchi published

3D printer companies are raiding the Open Source cookie jar, and it’s starting to hurt.

3D Printing Top Features

I've reviewed one hundred 3D printers — these are the best features that have become non-negotiable

By Denise Bertacchi published

I've reviewed more than 100 3D printers, and these are the top features I prefer in a new printer.