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DIP Technology Surpasses Volumetric Printing Speeds with Innovative Resin Flow Solution
A radically new and incredibly fast 3D printing process has been developed: Dynamic Interface Printing, or “DIP”.
3MF Consortium Expands 3D Printing Standards with Volumetric Extension
The 3MF Consortium announced a new release of their specifications that introduces some interesting new features.
Xolo Unveils Xube² Volumetric 3D Printer with Enhanced Resolution and Material Flexibility
There’s a new volumetric 3D printer on the market you can now purchase.
New MVAM Technology Uses Microwaves to Overcome Volumetric 3D Printing Limitations
Researchers have developed a novel method of volumetric 3D printing using microwaves that could speed up resin 3D printing considerably.
New Volumetric Heating Technique Revolutionizes 3D Printing of Glass Materials
There’s been an important development in the ability to 3D print glass.
#3DBenchy in Space: NASA Tests Volumetric Process in Weightless Environment
A report describes a NASA experiment to 3D print in space using a volumetric process.
Chip-Based 3D Printing: Volumetric Printing With No Moving Parts
Researchers have developed an entirely different form of 3D printing they call “chip-based”.
Readily3D and BIO INX Launch READYGEL INX for Volumetric 3D Printers
What could be the first commercial material for volumetric 3D printers has just been announced.
NASA Evaluating Volumetric 3D Printing for Space Missions
An interesting reveal at NASA: they been testing a volumetric 3D printer in a weightless environment.
VHAM: Advancing Volumetric 3D Printing for Larger Object Production
A new approach to volumetric 3D printing, VHAM, enables production of larger objects.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Process Enables Opaque Resin
Volumetric 3D printing is the future, but it’s had a significant limitation: it must use transparent resin. Until now.
Volumetric 3D Printing Will Eventually Take Over
New developments in volumetric 3D printing suggest only one future for resin 3D printing: volumetric.
A Volumetric Process 3D Prints Glass
Researchers have found a way to 3D print glass objects almost instantly using a volumetric process.
Volumetric 3D Printing Is Becoming a Reality
Talk of a new method of 3D printing has been a quiet yet slowly growing buzz in the industry.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Process Developed: TVP
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark announced the development of a new volumetric 3D printing process they call “TVP”.
3MF Adds “Volumetric” Extension
The 3MF Consortium announced a new extension they call “Volumetric”.
Supercharging Volumetric 3D Printing
New research shows a method of greatly simplifying future volumetric 3D printers.
Readily3D Attempts Volumetric Human Organ Bioprinting
Readily3D, one of the first companies to tackle the new volumetric 3D printing process, has adapted their process for bioprinting.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Patent Granted
The developments in volumetric 3D printing continue with a new patent being recently granted by the USPTO.
xolo Announces First Volumetric 3D Printer
Simultaneous with the release of a revealing research paper on Xolography, xolo has released details on their first volumetric 3D printer.
xolo Reveals Some Secrets of Volumetric 3D Printing In New Research Paper
New information about secretive volumetric 3D printing startup xolo is revealed in a newly-released research paper.
Volumetric 3D Printing Is Far More Complex Than You Imagine
A research thesis details the incredibly complex world of volumetric 3D printing. We review the highlights.
Who’s Working On Volumetric 3D Printing?
Volumetric 3D printing could be the biggest shake-up in 3D printing history. But who is working on the technology? We made a list.
More Thoughts On Volumetric 3D Prining
One of my questions about the new volumetric 3D printing approach seems to have been answered by a mysterious contributor.
Implications of Volumetric 3D Printing
Several ventures and projects are now working on a powerful new concept called volumetric 3D printing. We have some thoughts on the implications of such a process.
I Have Questions About Volumetric 3D Printing
Readily3D announced a new, ultra-high speed 3D printing process using a volumetric approach, but we have some questions.
The Challenges Of The Volumetric 3D Printing Process
A research paper this week describes an incredible new and very rapid 3D printing process, but it seems there may be challenges in implementing it.
Volumetrick Provides A Free 3D Print Quoting Service
You might have made your 3D printer available for hire, but are you able to provide accurate and rapid quotes for your services?
Additive Manufacturing File Format Allows for Volumetric Specifications
In a recent post on “The End of Polygons,” Aaron Trocola correctly points out that the STL file format is becoming a major barrier to production of objects with high volumetric complexity, such as internal lattices and graded materials – essentially reaching a point where STL files make certain advanced applications difficult or impossible. … Continue reading Additive Manufacturing File Format Allows for Volumetric Specifications
UC Davis Researchers 3D Print With Soundwaves
The technology, developed by Mohsen Habibi, holds the potential to repair broken bones without incision.
WonderMaker Unveils ZR Ultra: Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printer Set to Disrupt Market
There’s a new toolchanging 3D printer coming soon, the WonderMaker ZR series.
Sovol Zero 3D Printer Unveiled with High-Speed CoreXY System and Advanced Auto-Leveling
Sovol announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Sovol Zero.
Bambu Lab Unveils H2D: A High-Precision Hybrid Maker Device Combining 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More
The H2D is here! What is this highly unusual device all about?
UltiMaker Unveils S8: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Advanced Motion Control
UltiMaker has entered the high-speed 3D printing world with their introduction today of the new S8 3D printer.
TU/e Uses Xolography to 3D Print Living Cells
The research could lay the foundation for printing complex biological tissues, such as kidneys and muscles.
Elegoo’s $199 Centauri Redefines Budget 3D Printing, Challenging Open Gantry Systems
Let’s take a deeper look at Elegoo’s incredible price breakthrough from earlier this week.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
How Fast Can 3D Printing Really Get?
How fast can a 3D printer be?
Xolo’s Xolography Applied to Biomedicine, Dentistry, and Optics
We had a chat with Xolo, the producers of a near-instant 3D printing system.
FLSUN Black Friday Sale: The Fastest Desktop 3D Printers at Incredible Prices
There are many Black Friday deals on this week, but those from FLSUN are of particular interest.
IdeaFormer IR3 V2: Affordable, High-Speed Belt 3D Printing with Enhanced Adhesion and Durability
There’s a new belt 3D printer on the market: the IdeaFormer IR3 V2.
Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals
Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.
New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction
Researchers have developed a new form of 3D printing that they call “Impact Printing”.
FLSUN’s T1 Pro Beats Competitors in Speed, Cooling, and Affordability
FLSUN has released a new and economical ultra high speed 3D printer that seems to beat its competitors.
xolo and Swarovski Join Forces to Innovate Crystal Glass Manufacturing with Xolography
There is big news from Xolo: They are partnering with Swarovski, the famous crystal provider.
Researchers Unveil HDSP: A High Speed 3D Printing Process Based on Sound Waves
An entirely new and incredibly fast method of 3D printing has been developed that is based on sound: HDSP.
Behind the Scenes at FAME 3D: Innovations in LulzBot 3D Printer Production
Fabbaloo went on a road trip and paid a visit to FAME 3D, the manufacturers of LulzBot 3D printers.
Altron 3D Printer by Divide By Zero: India’s First Fully Automatic FFF Device
A new 3D printer from India hits all the marks.
POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use
Revopoint’s new POP 3 Plus 3D scanner is quite an improvement over its predecessor.
Creality Launches Ender-3 V3 with Innovative CoreXZ System for Enhanced Speed and Quality
Creality introduced a new desktop 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3, which has a feature I’ve never seen before.
PHA: colorFabb’s Fully Biodegradable Alternative to PLA and PETG for 3D Printing
Here’s everything you need to know about an up-and-coming 3D print material that’s entirely sustainable: PHA.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test out the brand new Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer, and it’s quite a machine.
Eight Hopes for Desktop 3D Printing in 2024
It’s 2024, and many people are making predictions.
The Truth Behind ‘High Speed’ 3D Printing: A Call for Standardized Specifications
In the confusing world of high speed desktop 3D printing, which companies present the proper specifications?
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer concludes with results and final thoughts.
Hammer Pro40: Incus’ Cleaner, Safer Metal 3D Printing Technology
We had a close look at Incus’ new metal 3D printer, the Hammer Pro40.
SMERF’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Real-Time Visualization
You probably don’t need SMERF for 3D printing, but I believe you will find it interesting.
Bambu Lab Unveils A1 Desktop 3D Printer: A Larger Counterpart to the A1 mini
Bambu Lab officially announced a new desktop 3D printer, the A1.
Photocentric’s LC Titan: 3D Print Size, Speed, and Cost Redefined
Photocentric is definitely moving into the large-format 3D print space.
A Glimpse into the Future of Rapid 3D Printing: xolo’s xube
We were finally able to witness volumetric 3D printing in person.
Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test an unusual 3D printer designed for ease of use, the AnkerMake M5C.
Leap 71 Open Sources PicoGK: A Revolutionary Computational Engineering Framework
Leap 71 has open sourced a powerful computational engineering software framework.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 5 — All You Need is a Few Functions
With the rendering of implicit functions into the voxel field, we have created the ability to work with lattices and complex infills.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 4 Implicits
We will dive a bit into the technicalities of a Voxel-based kernel here, how do we interact with it?
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 3 — Voxels to the Rescue
Thanks to the previous articles, we should have a pretty good understanding of the reasoning behind Computational Engineering and the fundamental technology necessary to support it.
Defining ‘High-Speed’ Filament: Polymaker’s Innovative PolySonic Solution
Polymaker announced a new series of high speed 3D print materials called “PolySonic”.
Terminology Turmoil: FDM, FFF, MEX, and the Quest for Accuracy
The plot thickens regarding the use of “FFF”.
How Future 3D Printers Could Speed Up Rapid Prototyping
New research has identified an incredible approach for ensuring print quality for rapid prototyping.
Predicting Future 3D Printer Features: 2026 Standard Specifications?
After yesterday’s story about how desktop 3D printer buying strategies are shifting, I thought about what kind of machines might be offered in the near future.
Enhancing 3D Print Flow Rates: Meet the Mosquito Prime by Slice Engineering
Slice Engineering has released a powerful new professional-grade hot end, the Mosquito Prime.
Questions About NIR Multi-Material Resin 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an unusual approach for enabling multi-material resin 3D printing.
Home Depot Launches Partpicker, A 3D Model Library For Spare Parts
Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, announced today the launch of PartPicker.
Check Out Ampower’s Updated Comprehensive Overview of Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Ampower has updated their comprehensive additive manufacturing technology overviews.
Xolo Scores Major Investment for Next-Level 3D Printing Technology
Xolo received a huge investment, and this is a really big deal.
Don’t Make the Same Mistake: What Went Wrong with the Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter
The Plybot project has been silent for months and its backers are angry, seeking refunds that may never come.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
Software Now Drives Many 3D Printing Improvements
Software has become increasingly important in 3D printing in multiple dimensions.
iCLIP: Resin 3D Printing 10X Faster
Researchers have developed “iCLIP”, a new 3D print process that is 5-10X faster than current resin 3D printing processes.
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
Among the most common questions asked is “how does a 3D printer work?”
Ten Juicy 3D Print Corporate Acquisition Targets
Here we present ten 3D print companies that just might be of interest by other, larger companies.
What Is 3D Printing?
Frequent readers of this publication likely know quite a bit about 3D printing, but there are new readers that could use some more basic information about the technology.
Resin 3D Print Times: Longer Than You Think
What’s your print time? If you’re using a resin 3D printer, it’s longer than you think.
The Five Great Challenges Additive Manufacturing Must Overcome
What are the remaining barriers to mass use of additive manufacturing?
Eight 3D Print Companies On The Move
I follow many 3D printing companies, but there are a few on which I’m keeping a close watch.
Looking Forward To AM in 2022
Well, well — it’s the beginning of another year, and time for some forward thinking.
3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger offer a perspective on 3D Systems’ apparent shift towards bioprinting.
3D Systems Expands Bioprinting Capabilities
3D Systems’ recent acquisition of Volumetric and its continued collaboration with other biotech companies pushes 3D bioprinting capabilities into the future.
3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.
Sakuú Hits 3D Printed Battery Milestone
Sakuú hit a major milestone in their 3D printed battery project.
Bowyer Developing AI “Slicer” For Electric 3D Printer
Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it’s a fascinating approach to software design.
The Overton Window’s Effect On 3D Printing Progress
I just came across something called “the Overton window”, and realized it explains the struggles of 3D printing.
Xolography—The Latest Innovation in 3D Printing
New technique improves accuracy of linear volumetric 3D printing method.
Sensitive, ‘Invisible’ 3D Printed Sensors
Using 3D printing technology, Researchers from the University of Cambridge created electronic fibers 100 times thinner than a human hair, making sensors with massively improved capabilities.