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BIQU Introduces Panda Sense Pro, But Does It Really Work?

BIQU has released another oddball 3D print accessory: the Panda Sense Pro.

AM Solutions Launches S1 Basic Compact Post-Processing System

AM Solutions announced a new, compact post-processing solution for polymer powder 3D printing systems.

Creality Reveals New KliTek Details Ahead of the Fall 2026 Launch

Creality revealed more information about their upcoming KliTek technology.

Prevent 3D Print Failures from Filament Tangles with the Automatic Filament Cutter

A new filament accessory could save many failed 3D prints.

NeoSander Launches With Precision Sanding Features for Complex 3D Printed Parts

Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that.

Hands On with the Mintion 3D Printer Filtration System V1

We’ve been testing the new 3D Printer Filtration System V1 from Mintion.

LOOP Filament Recycler Shows Little Progress as Launch Dates Continue to Slip

It’s time for an update on LOOP, “the world’s first desktop 3D filament maker”.

ChaoXiLi Introduces AiScan O1 Combining Structured Light and AI-Based Gaussian Splatting

A rather interesting new 3D scanner is about to hit the market.

PrintDry Launches PRO4 Filament Dryer With Modular Design and High-Temperature Capability

PrintDry has launched their latest 3D printer filament drying system, the PRO4.

Elegoo Releases Affordable CANVAS Kit for Multicolor Upgrade on Centauri 3D Printers

Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer.

The BIQU Panda Shelter is a Low-Cost Enclosure Solution

BIQU has come up with another fascinating Bambu Lab add-on: the Panda Shelter.

DyeMansion Teases Compact Powershot Post-Processing System

DyeMansion says it is developing a compact Powershot system that could bring industrial depowdering and surface finishing to smaller polymer 3D printing operations.

A 3D Printer Mod That Changes Simplifies Prime Lines

Someone has developed a solution to a 3D printing problem I don’t think we realize we had.

Raise3D Expands SLS Portfolio With New B520 Sandblaster and Advanced PA Materials

Raise3D is going deeper into SLS 3D print technology, based on this week’s announcements.

Artec 3D Launches Artec Jet Scanner for Large-Scale Outdoor 3D Mapping

Artec 3D released a pretty unusual 3D scanner, the Artec Jet.

Is the NoClogger Really Effective for Desktop 3D Printers?

I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about the “NoClogger”, but is it really a useful tool?

Mintion’s Inexpensive V1 Filtration System Reduces FFF 3D Printer Emissions

Mintion has released an inexpensive filtration system for desktop 3D printers.

Creality Officially Launches Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 Recycling System

It’s official: Creality has released their filament recycling system, the Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1.

ORNL Develops Multiplexed Extrusion System to Increase Large-Format 3D Printing Speeds

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a unique multiplexing extrusion system.

Creality’s CFS-C Eliminates Hot-End Purging with New Remote Cutting Approach

Creality has taken up the “no waste printing” problem quite differently with their new CFS-C.

Creality Launches Sermoon P1 3D Scanner with Dual Laser and Infrared Scanning Systems

Creality introduced an interesting new 3D scanner, the Sermoon P1.

Creality Teases M1/R1 Filament Shredder and Extruder for In-House Filament Recycling

Creality is to launch a filament recycling system, the M1 / R1.

Patent Outlines Heat-Aided Finishing For Thermoset AM Parts

A new US patent application proposes a heat-aided abrasion method to speed finishing of additively manufactured thermoset parts.

Patent Proposes Multiangle Centrifuge For Resin Print Cleaning

A newly published US patent describes a multiangle centrifuge that tilts build plates during spin to strip viscous resin from complex parts.

Patent Proposes Variable Frequency Microwave 3D Printer

A new patent describes a printer that cures deposited material with variable frequency microwaves, eliminating separate post curing.

BIQU’s AJAX TD1S Provides Instant Filament Color Identification

It seems every week BIQU has something new for us. This time they have an unusual colour accessory.

Patent Reimagines Editable Tree 3D Supports

A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.

Sovol Releases New SV08 Max Enclosure

Sovol is pitching its SV08 Max Enclosure Kit as a simple way to control temperature swings that routinely ruin prints, especially with higher-performance filaments.

Patent: Cooling Unlocks Large-Volume Volumetric AM

A new patent outlines a cooled volumetric 3D printing architecture that promises bigger parts and faster builds.

Filament2 Secures Patent for Coaxial Extrusion System Enabling New FFF Materials

Filament2 has secured a patent for their highly unusual coaxial extrusion system.

Patent Outlines Cylindrical Rotary Inkjet 3D Printer

A newly published Chinese patent describes a cylindrical, continuously rotating inkjet 3D printer that aims to boost jet on time and throughput.

Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber

A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.

Panda Treat Add-On Allows Bambu Lab 3D Printers to Deposit Edible Materials

BIQU has released another highly unusual 3D printer add on, the Panda Treat.

Why TVOC Meters Can Mislead: False Alarms When Testing 3D Printer Emissions

Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.

BIQU Unveils Panda Breath, a Smart Chamber Heating and Filtration System for Desktop 3D Printers

BIQU has introduced a new product that really should have been invented a long time ago.

ExtrudeX, a Low-Cost, DIY Filament Extruder for 3D Print Waste

A new desktop filament extruder has appeared on Kickstarter.

Competing 3D Printer Plate-Cycler Designs Spark Licensing Questions and Potential Patent Risks

Since our last post on the PlateCycler, we’ve learned of significant controversies about this technology.

Liquid Blade 3D Converts Old 3D Printers Into Metal Etching and Cutting Machines

A new project offers a way to make use of that old 3D printer you’re no longer using.

Infinity Flow’s Dual-Spool S1 Plus and Cloud-Based FlowQ Enable Continuous 3D Printing

Infinity Flow produces a series of automation solutions for desktop 3D printers.

AMT Targets Production Efficiency with AI-Driven PostPro UP and SFX2

AMT announced two new post processing systems.

New Vortek Upgrade Pricing Reveals DIY Path to H2C Performance

Bambu Lab announced pricing and details for a Vortek upgrade to the H2D and H2S 3D printers.

PostProcess Launches DEMI X 5000, a Large-Format Dual-Agitation Resin Cleaning System

PostProcess announced a rather interesting new resin cleaning system, the DEMI X 5000.

Hands on with the PlateCycler

We had the opportunity to test the new PlateCycler accessory this week.

Drywise 1.5 Introduces Smart Software Integration and Hardware Improvements

Thought3D has released an upgraded Drywise system.

Do You Need a Resin Vacuum?

Is it the month for crazy 3D printing gadgets?

Prusa Research Partners with Filament 2 on Silicone 3D Printing, But Who Will Buy It?

Prusa Research announced a new silicone 3D printing feature, but I wonder whether it will catch on.

Another Instant Bambu Lab Accessory from BIQU: The Panda Stack

You have to hand it to BIQU.

Filament Cooler” Kickstarter Promises to Chill 3D Printing Filament After Drying — But Why?

Cooling your filament? What’s that all about?

Manufacturers Can Enter Additive Manufacturing Through CNC-3D Printing Hybrid Systems

There’s a possibly easier path for manufacturers to enter the world of 3D printing.

Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers

The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption.

AeroDry Lets Makers 3D Print Their Own Multi-Spool Filament Dryer

Need a filament dryer for those exotic engineering materials? Why not print one?

BIQU Shifts Strategy Toward Bambu Lab With Extensive Accessory Portfolio

I’m a bit astonished at the number of Bambu Lab accessories currently sold by BIQU.

Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing

I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.

Mintion Heat Insert Press Kit Simplifies Embedding Metal Components in 3D Prints

Mintion has developed a unique 3D printer accessory that I haven’t seen before.

Clura Open-Source 3D Printer Enclosure Offers Modularity, Air Filtration, and Smart Features

Need an enclosure for your desktop 3D printer? Consider Clura.

SALTGATOR Offers Fast Part Production Using 3D Printed Molds and Soft Gel Materials

The SALTGATOR is not a 3D printer, but it’s something 3D printer operators might consider.

LOOP Desktop Filament Extruder Still Lacks Demonstration After Nine Months

It’s time for an update on the LOOP, supposedly “the world’s first desktop 3D filament maker”.

Manage Your Filament Inventory With Open Source SpoolEase

Want to manage your ever-increasing collection of 3D printer filament spools? Try SpoolEase. SpoolEase is an open-source project that provides hardware and software to automatically manage filament spools. It comes in two products: SpoolEase Console and SpoolEase Scale. SpoolEase Scale, as you might suspect, is used to weigh spools and determine an accurate amount of… Continue reading Manage Your Filament Inventory With Open Source SpoolEase

X1Plus Expander Unlocks Ethernet, GPIO, and USB Control for Bambu Lab X1C

Want your Bambu Lab X1C to do even more? The The X1Plus Expander can do that.

Creality’s SpacePi X4: Advanced Four-Spool, Two-Chamber Filament Dryer

Creality introduced what could be the best filament drying solution on the market: the SpacePi X4.

New Filament Drying Desiccant Outperforms Silica Gel by a Wide Margin

Slice Engineering has developed a new desiccant product that is far more powerful than common desiccants.

Slice Engineering’s Unusual 2.4mm Nozzle for High-Flow 3D Printing

A 2.4mm FFF 3D printer nozzle? It turns out it’s much more than that.

LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

LulzBot has released their “MegaSpool” spooling solution, and it should work for every FFF 3D printer. Most filament spools available on the market today are designed to hold either 1kg of material or 750 g. Because of this, most desktop FFF systems are designed to accommodate that size of spool. While some 3D printers, like… Continue reading LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

New 3DQue Door Opener Enables Full Automation for Bambu Lab Print Farms

3DQue announced a new 3D printer automation product, the AutoFarm3D Door Opener.

Thought3D Launches Magigoo Glide Kit and Supergrip Adhesive for Modern 3D Printing Needs

Thought3D introduced two major products for their Magigoo line.

ELEGOO Proposes Open RFID Standard for 3D Printer Filament Spools, Seeks Community Feedback

ELEGOO has requested public input on their important RFID standard.

Chube Hot Ends Deliver Enhanced Heating Performance for V6-Compatible 3D Printers

I saw a new high-flow, high-heat hot end series, the Chube.

BigRep’s DryCon System for High-Capacity Filament Drying and Part Annealing

I had a quick look at BigRep’s DryCon system.

PaintStation Offers Enclosed, Filtered Workspace for Precision Painting of 3D Printed Models

A new project on Kickstarter should be of interest to anyone printing gaming parts: PaintStation.

Almond AI Launches Robot-as-a-Service Platform to Automate 3D Printer Operations

Need a robot to help operate your 3D printers? An Almond Bot can do that. A new company, Almond AI, is marketing a robotic solution for manufacturing equipment automation. They offer a “robot as a service” that can perform inspection, pick & place functions, and automatically tend to machines — and that’s the function we’re… Continue reading Almond AI Launches Robot-as-a-Service Platform to Automate 3D Printer Operations