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Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers? 

Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers? 

A question I’m hearing more frequently goes something like this: “Does Creality sell too many models of 3D printers?” At first, I thought this might be the case, as the company…

E3D and Bambu Lab Collaboration Elevates 3D Printer Performance with New Upgrade Kit

Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing

Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing

More research on foam-based structural 3D printing shows a way to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

The Metal AM Market Generated US$2.85B, Up 26% YoY

The Metal AM Market Generated US$2.85B, Up 26% YoY

The findings in the latest Metal AM Market 2023 report from VoxelMatters Research.

Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production

Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country's transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.

3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member

3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member

The 3MF Consortium announced they’ve added a new Steering Member: Altair.

4D Pioneers’ High-Temperature, Multi-Material Hybrid 3D Printers

4D Pioneers’ High-Temperature, Multi-Material Hybrid 3D Printers

French startup 4D Pioneers offers two interesting hybrid 3D printers that have unusual capabilities.

University of Maine’s BioHome Project Demonstrates Success in Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Housing

Book of the Week: 200 3D Practice Drawings

Book of the Week: 200 3D Practice Drawings

This week’s selection is “3D PRINTING PROJECTS: 200 3D Practice Drawings For 3D Printing On Your 3D Printer” by Sachidanand Jha.

Blender 4.0 and Rhino 8 Debut Advanced 3D Tools

Blender 4.0 and Rhino 8 Debut Advanced 3D Tools

Last week saw two very popular 3D modeling software tools receive major upgrades.

From China to Maryland: Creality’s Expanding Global Engagement in 3D Printing

From China to Maryland: Creality’s Expanding Global Engagement in 3D Printing

Creality successfully hosted its second user meetup, ShareFest Maryland 2023.

Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro

Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro

Creality launched a new 3D scanner, the curiously named CR-Scan Ferret Pro.

Creality’s New CR-10 SE: Specs and Features Unpacked

Creality’s New CR-10 SE: Specs and Features Unpacked

Creality announced the CR-10 SE, a printer engineered for advanced users with an emphasis on achieving a superior first layer.

Yale’s Funbotics Camp: How Creality is Contributing to 3D Printing Training

Yale’s Funbotics Camp: How Creality is Contributing to 3D Printing Training

Creality recently concluded its sponsorship of Yale University's first Funbotics Camp.

Creality’s New Release: Ender-3 V3 SE – The Future of Simplified 3D Printing?

Creality’s New Release: Ender-3 V3 SE – The Future of Simplified 3D Printing?

Creality just rolled out their new Ender-3 V3 SE, promising an easier 3D printing experience for novices.

Creality’s New 3D Printer: The Affordable and Efficient K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality’s New 3D Printer: The Affordable and Efficient K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality has a new flagship 3D printer with the launch of its new K1 Max 3D printer.

Creality’s HALOT-MAGE PRO Wins Display Application of the Year

Creality’s HALOT-MAGE PRO Wins Display Application of the Year

One of Creality’s latest resin 3D printers has won an award.

Further Thoughts on Anycubic’s High Speed Kobra 2 3D Printer

Further Thoughts on Anycubic’s High Speed Kobra 2 3D Printer

I had some further thoughts on Anycubic’s latest FFF 3D printer, the Kobra 2.

Explore Large Scale 3D Scanning with 3DMakerPro’s Lynx Handheld Scanner

Explore Large Scale 3D Scanning with 3DMakerPro’s Lynx Handheld Scanner

In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D scanning, 3DMakerPro has made another significant stride forward with the launch of their Lynx handheld 3D scanner. 

Research

Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing

Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing

More research on foam-based structural 3D printing shows a way to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

The Metal AM Market Generated US$2.85B, Up 26% YoY

The Metal AM Market Generated US$2.85B, Up 26% YoY

The findings in the latest Metal AM Market 2023 report from VoxelMatters Research.

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.

Corporate

3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member

3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member

The 3MF Consortium announced they’ve added a new Steering Member: Altair.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service

From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service

Protolabs has rebranded their manufacturing network, and there’s an interesting story behind the change.

Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution

Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution

A seemingly minor investment announcement might have big implications for additive manufacturing.

Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions

Ideas

Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers? 

Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers? 

A question I’m hearing more frequently goes something like this: “Does Creality sell too many models of 3D printers?” At first, I thought this might be the case, as the company…

3D Printing for Home Renovations

3D Printing for Home Renovations

People aren’t just using 3D printers for small-scale art projects anymore.

Seven Things to Know About High Speed 3D Printing

Seven Things to Know About High Speed 3D Printing

You’ve heard about “high speed 3D printing”, but what are the things you need to know about it?

The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population

The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population

As we age, our physical abilities and reaction times naturally decline, making driving a potentially dangerous task.

Services

3D4Israel’s Grassroots Effort: Over 300 Volunteers 3D Printing Essential Adapters for IDF

Evolve Additive Solutions Launches ‘STEP Parts Now’ Portal for On-Demand 3D Printing

Evolve Additive Solutions Launches ‘STEP Parts Now’ Portal for On-Demand 3D Printing

Evolve Additive Solutions made a couple of interesting announcements this week.

3DOS to Foster 3D Printing Ecosystem with New AeroEdge Collaboration in Japan

3DOS to Foster 3D Printing Ecosystem with New AeroEdge Collaboration in Japan

3DOS has signed an agreement to help build a 3D printing ecosystem in Japan.

ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings

ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings

I’m reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.

Usage

Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production

Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country's transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.

University of Maine’s BioHome Project Demonstrates Success in Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Housing

3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing

3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies' robust economic performance in the third quarter.

“Pharmageddon” Opens Opportunities for 3D Printing

“Pharmageddon” Opens Opportunities for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the ongoing turmoil in the pharmaceutical industry and how 3D printing can play a role.