Charles R. Goulding looks at a new technology for concrete quality control and whether it should be used in construction 3D printing.
Hardware
Prusa Beefs Up 3D Printer Thermal Management
Prusa Research announced a new beta version of their 3D printer firmware that takes a more sophisticated approach to thermal management.
The Einstar 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new and very affordable handheld 3D scanner, the Einstar.
Rivelen Robotics’ Metal Post Processing Technology
Rivelen Robotics provides a very interesting metal post processing solution for production.
The Peel 3 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced a new handheld 3D scanner: the peel 3.
Lynxter Announces New Delta Direct Extruder
Lynxter announced a new direct drive toolhead, the FIL21.
UpNano Increases 2PP 3D Printing Precision
UpNano announced a new feature that will increase the precision of their two photon 3D printing system.
A New Box From Printerbox 3D
Printerbox 3D announced a new 3D print accessory that’s quite interesting.
What Makes a Good Metal Post Processing Station?
We took a look at the ENESKApostpro workstation.
New 3D Print Hardware From Dyze Design
Dyze Design has some interesting new hardware.
Belt 3D Printer Uses Pellets
A most interesting 3D printer experiment could show how desktop 3D printers may work in the future.
E3D’s Revo Rolls Along
E3D has been making progress with their updated product set.
NVIDIA Omniverse: A New World for 3D Creation and Simulation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at NVIDIA’s contribution to 3D design and 3D printing.
A Closer Look at Thought3D’s Drywise System
I took a closer in-person look at Thought3D’s new Drywise filament drying solution.
New Open Source Mod For Continuous 3D Printing on the Prusa MK3S+
A new method of continuous 3D printing has been developed.
Xioneer Introduces Large Support Dissolving Station
Xioneer announced the “Vortex EZ”, a powerful post processing device for advanced FFF 3D printing.
SHINING 3D’s Dual Range 3D Scanner
SHINING 3D has developed a very unusual 3D scanner.
Combining SLA and FFF Processes: Resin Extrusion 3D Printer Developed
The folks at Proper Printing YouTube channel decided to combine FFF and SLA 3D printing processes, with interesting results.
All In One Resin 3D Printer Post Processing Device Coming?
An intriguing post online suggests the development of an end-to-end post processing resin 3D printing device is underway.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Nozzle Ever?
A new nozzle for FFF 3D printers has been announced by fibtip, and it seems to have all the right characteristics.
Ultimaker Announces Metal 3D Printing Capability
Ultimaker announced the “Ultimaker Metal Expansion Kit”, which enables metal 3D printing on their S5 model.
The Biggest Removable Print Plate Ever: BigRep
I saw the biggest removable print plate ever.
Dyemansion Can Now Process Polypropylene
I had a chat with DyeMansion and learned they can now post process polypropylene parts.
Hands On With The Anycubic AirPure
We gave the new Anycubic Airpure a test in our lab.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon Engraver
Did you know that Creality also makes laser engravers?
Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
Vlare’s Core 3D Printer Board and Slicer
Vlare is shaking up the world of resin 3D printing.
What’s New At Hotends.com?
I spoke with Nick Stratton, the fellow behind Hotends.com about their recent activities.
A Removable Plate For Resin 3D Printers?
Wait, a removable plate for resin 3D printers?
Rotary Piston Extruder Head Patented
A very unusual design for a 3D print extruder has been patented.
The Revo Is Revealed
E3D-Online published a revealing video showing many more details and capabilities of their new Revo system.
Affordable 5-Axis 3D Printer Upgrade Concept
Researchers at Imperial College London have devised a relatively inexpensive system to provide 5-axis 3D printing capability.
3D Print Automation: Much More To Come
The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.
3D Printer Modified to Solve Wordle Puzzle
YouTuber Atomic14 somehow converted a Creality 3D printer to a Wordle-solving robot.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 3
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with post-scan processing and our summary.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 2
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with turntable and handheld modes and software.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 1
We were able to obtain a CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality and performed some testing.
SmartZavod Tackles Fully Automated Multimaterial Manufacturing
A German-Ukrainian startup has developed a new system for not only 3D printing, but multifunction manufacturing.
Interesting 3D Printer Add-Ons From Modix
Modix announced two interesting new add-ons for their large-format 3D printers.
How To Assess A 3D Print Enclosure
3D print enclosures are a common homebuilt accessory, but how do you know you’re doing it correctly?
Implications Of Scrona’s New Printhead
AM Ventures announced an investment in startup Scrona AG. But what’s so important about this company?
Artec 3D Launches Significantly Upgraded 3D Scanner
Artec 3D announced the 2022 Leo handheld 3D scanner, which seems to be vastly improved over the previous model.
Minifactory’s Amazing Optical Nozzle Aligner
Minifactory announced a tool for 3D printers I hadn’t seen previously: a Nozzle Alignment Camera.
Are You Ready For E3D’s Revo?
E3D-Online’s new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.
The Amazing SKR Pico 3D Printer Control Board
HK BIQU Technology Co., Limited has released a rather interesting control board designed for 3D printers, the BTT SKR Pico.
Thought3D Releases Unusual In-Line Filament Dryer
Thought3D announced a very unusual in-line filament drying system they call “Drywise”.
MakerBot Gains UL GREENGUARD Certification
MakerBot announced their new air filtration system has been awarded GREENGUARD certification by UL.
DyeMansion’s New Black Line
Dyemansion introduced a new “Black Line” for 3D print coloring.
It’s All About The Unit Cost: AMT’s New SF Series
AMT introduced a new line of highly advanced post processing devices for additive manufacturers, the SF Series.
EM-Smart: The First Portable Laser Marking Machine With Commercial Capacity
Laser marking is a popular, efficient, and highly safe process that has allowed for a wide range of markings to be created on many types of materials.
BOFA Makes a Move into High Temperature 3D Printing
BOFA announced a new device specifically designed for high temperature 3D printing.
Mosaic Manufacturing Ships Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro
Mosaic Manufacturing announced they’re now shipping their latest hardware, the Palette 3 and Palette 3 Pro.
Formlabs Expands Their Post Processing Gear
Formlabs announced two new machines to complement their larger 3D printers.
Ultimaker Announces PVA Removal Station
In an unusual online announcement, Ultimaker revealed an upcoming cleaning station.
3DQue Adds Automation Capability For More 3D Printers
3DQue announced the availability of their 3D printer automation system for several new 3D printer models.
Meltio’s First Metal CNC Integrator
Meltio announced their first client for the hybrid CNC system announced last year.
Xaar’s New Printhead Could Lead to New 3D Printers
Xaar announced the new Irix printhead for high-speed printing.
Tupel 3D Adds Powerful, Low Cost Dental 3D Scanner
Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.
BOFA Introduces Safe Metal 3D Printing Filtration Solution
BOFA’s new AM 400 fume extraction device includes a new safety feature designed specifically for additive manufacturing operations.
3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution
3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
Wemake Answers Questions About Their Belt 3D Printer Kit
Wemake answered our questions regarding their prototype belt ejection system for desktop 3D printers.
DyeMansion’s VaporFuse Process Breaks the Food Barrier
DyeMansion announced a new food safe capability for their VaporFuse process, and several corporate advancements.
Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?
Mayku today announced a new device, the Multiplier.
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
The Wemake Automatic Ejection system For 3D Printers
I’ve come across another method for automating 3D printing: the Automatic Ejection System by Wemake.
The Tupel 3D Scanner Will Break Financial Barriers
A new tabletop 3D scanner is about to provide outstanding scanning performance at a very low price.
Intel Drops RealSense Cameras
Intel announced it is exiting the RealSense depth camera business.
LulzBot Adds Powerful New Toolhead
FAME 3D announced yet another toolhead for the LulzBot line of 3D printers: the H175.
Ultimaker 3D Printer CC Core Upgraded
Ultimaker announced a significant update for their CC print core.
Can An Ender 3 Print Full-Color Models?
A method of converting the popular Ender 3 desktop 3D printer to a color printer has been published.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 3
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. Here we review several sample 3D scans taken with the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 2
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. We examine the operation of the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 1
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. First let’s look at features and setup.
Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000
Digital Metal announced an accessory for their popular DM P2500 high-resolution metal 3D printer.
3DEVO’s New Smart GP20 Hybrid Plastic Shredder
3DEVO announced an unusual accessory for their thermoplastic recycling system, the GP20 Hybrid Shredder/Granulator.
Automated 3D Printing On Prusa Equipment With Quinly
3DQue announced a new version of their Quinly continuous 3D printing system for Prusa equipment.
Prusa Releases New Firmware, But How Much More Can Be Done?
Prusa Research released version 3.10.0 firmware for their flagship line of 3D printers.
The PrintDry Vacuum-Sealed Filament Storage System
PrintDry announced a new filament storage system that’s powered by automated vacuum technology.
Clean Air: MakerBot’s New Filtration Accessory
MakerBot announced “Clean Air”, a smart filtration accessory for their METHOD X 3D printers.
Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device
Wematter announced the Density Gen II post-processing unit, and it uses an unusual two-step process for cleaning SLS 3D prints.
3DQue Officially Announces PolyLock Adhesive 3D Print Surface
3DQue announced the availability of a new and advanced adhesion solution for desktop 3D printers: PolyLock.
Shining 3D Pairs 3D Scanner With MSoft
Shining 3D announced a new bundle combining hardware with targeted application software.
Could This Motor Change 3D Print Quality Forever?
There’s a new servo motor on the market, and it could have big implications for the future of low-cost 3D printing.
BCN3D Enters The Dryer Zone
BCN3D announced a new “Smart Cabinet” accessory to accompany their Epsilon workbench 3D printers.
Roboze Announces Roboze Automate
Roboze announced a new system designed to ensure production quality.
Exploring Walmart’s Suspicious 3D Print Market
In the course of doing some online 3D print shopping, I discovered a very large vendor: Walmart!
Structur3d Innovation Brings the Factory to Your Desktop
3D printing company introduces the Inj3ctor to allow everyone access to injection molding of rubber parts.
scAnt: An Open Source 3D Scanner For Ants
If you’ve ever wanted to 3D scan and print very tiny things, the scAnt 3D scanner is for you.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Enclosure?
A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.
Hexagon’s New HP-OW Sensor Could Trigger Expanded Use Of AM
Hexagon announced a new 3D sensor that could have implications on the future use of additive manufacturing technology.
peel 2-S Handheld 3D Scanner Announced
Peel 3D announced the peel 2-S handheld 3D scanner.
Engrave Everything With The Extremely Portable LaserPecker 2
When I was younger, I always wanted to label everything.
Wematter’s New Atmosphere System Increases SLS Part Quality
Wematter announced a new system that increases 3D printed part quality significantly.
Catching Heat for Metal Additive Manufacturing
Engineers, scientists, and manufacturing experts around the world are in a frustrating spot when it comes to additive manufacturing (AM).