BambuLab Went Too Far | Peopoly Giga | Slant 3D Printer? | Slant 3D Podcast Ep 155

Get 1000 3D Printers for your Business: https://tinyurl.com/3nvpr5uu Get an OilStick: https://tinyurl.com/4zpyhkx6 BambuLab is back in the spotlight after backlash over open-source software, developer pressure, and right-to-repair concerns. In this episode of the Slant 3D Podcast, we break down what actually happened, why the reaction got so intense, and whether it will really affect BambuLab long term. We also look at Peopoly’s new Giga 800 pellet extrusion printer, why pellet printing makes sense for large-format machines, and where it still struggles compared to traditional filament systems. Then we cover Slant 3D updates across Teleport, Portals, Slant Box, API development, pricing changes, Tangled filament, and the broader question of whether Slant 3D would ever build a consumer 3D printer again. A practical discussion on open source, large-format printing, print farms, consumer machines, and what the future of American 3D printer manufacturing could look like. Based on the uploaded transcript for this episode. 00:00 Intro: BambuLab, Peopoly Giga, and Slant 3D Updates 01:44 Peopoly Giga 800 Pellet Printer 03:51 Pellet Printing Costs and Large-Format Use Cases 06:27 BambuLab Open Source Controversy 08:35 Did BambuLab Overreact? 11:04 Will This Hurt BambuLab Long Term? 13:00 Supporting Open Source Developers 14:55 Final Thoughts on BambuLab 15:43 Portals and Teleport Updates 17:11 Teleport Pricing Algorithm V2 20:03 Slant 3D API and Vibe-Coded Apps 20:50 Slant Box Public Release 22:28 Production Quotes and Chatbot Updates 23:17 Tangled Filament and Oilstick Updates 23:46 Simplifying Slant 3D’s Production Pipeline 25:13 Why Doesn’t the U.S. Have a Prusa? 30:54 Would Slant 3D Make a Consumer Printer? 31:15 The Slant 3D Mason Printer 35:01 Why Slant 3D Focuses on Print Farms 37:58 Print Farm Machines vs Consumer Printers 39:59 Same-Day 3D Printed Part Delivery? 42:06 Why Slant 3D Probably Won’t Build a Consumer Printer 🔗 OTHER LINKS 🔗 Get $10 Filament: https://tinyurl.com/bdcjjc9m Our CAD Software (Use Code "Slant3d" for 10% OFF): https://tinyurl.com/pc2r8wcv Grease your Printer with OilSticks: https://tinyurl.com/5ftna32s About Slant 3D 🏭 High-Volume 3D Printing: Scalability Meets Flexibility Slant 3D's Giant 3D Print Farms that utilize 1000's of FDM 3D printers working 24/7 to offer limitless scalability and unparalleled flexibility. Whether it's 100 or 100,000 parts, our system can handle it reliably, while still allowing for real-time design updates, ensuring products evolve with the times. This adaptability is key in today's fast-paced world. We are one of the largest and most reliable 3d print services on the planet. 🌿 Sustainable Manufacturing: Eco-Friendly Efficiency Embrace a system that drastically reduces carbon emissions by eliminating carbon-intensive steps in the supply chain, such as global shipping and warehousing. Our approach minimizes this footprint, offering a more sustainable manufacturing option. ⚙️ Digital Warehouses: Parts On-Demand Think of print farms as a "Digital Warehouse", meaning we can store your parts digitally on a server rather than physically on a shelf. parts are available on-demand, reducing the need for extensive physical inventory. Produced by Geometry Media #3dprinting #Slant3D #CNCKitchen #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrintingBusiness #businesslessons #printondemand #3dprintfarm #slant3d #bambulab #peopoly #pelletprinting #opensource #righttorepair #slantbox #teleport3d