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QIDI's new enclosed CoreXY Plus5 bumps build volume to 320x320x300mm, adds 65C active chamber heating and a 370C hotend, and still starts at $749 — the same floor as its Plus4 predecessor.
Read the story →From replacement cleats to instrument housings and full hull experiments, 3D printing is finding a permanent role in marine environments. ASA and CF-PETG are doing real work; full hull printing is closer than it sounds but further than the headlines suggest.
The K1C is Creality's answer to the question of whether a 600 mm/s CoreXY machine can handle abrasive composite filaments without constant nozzle replacement. The answer is mostly yes, with caveats that matter for serious users.
Two years after its launch, the X1 Carbon remains Bambu Lab's flagship enclosed CoreXY. We assess where it still leads, where newer competitors have caught up, and who it's actually for in mid-2026.
Printing PEEK, polycarbonate, and high-performance nylon requires hotends above 300°C, beds above 100°C, and heated enclosures. Here are the best printers that actually meet those requirements in 2026.
The QIDI Q1 Pro brings a 60°C active heated chamber, 600mm/s speed, and Klipper firmware to the enclosed printer segment at a price that undercuts the Bambu P1S. Here's the full breakdown.
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