3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
Hardware
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!
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.
Wematter’s New Atmosphere System Increases SLS Part Quality
Wematter announced a new system that increases 3D printed part quality significantly.
Wayland Additive Releases More Details On NeuBeam
UK-based Wayland Additive has released some additional details of their unusual NeuBeam metal 3D printing process.
Some Questions About The PolySmoother
I’m looking at a new and wildly successful Kickstarter for something called the “PolySmoother”, which they say is “an extremely convenient tool for polishing 3D prints”.
3Dfeedy: Another Way To Perform Multi-Material 3D Printing
A new Kickstarter project offers a different kind of 3D printer multi-material upgrade.
E3D-Online Resumes Hemera Extruder Production
E3D-Online announced a resumption of production for their advanced Hemera 3D printer extruder.
Nexa3D’s xCure Intelligent Post-Processing System
Nexa3D recently launched an intelligent post-processing system that will greatly help businesses improve their efficiency in both the design and supply chain stages.
Can Apple’s LIDAR System Be Used For 3D Scanning?
With the release of new hardware from Apple, it seems millions will have a LIDAR 3D scanner in their pockets or purses, but can it really be used for 3D scanning?
A 3D Printer Auto-Off Switcher
I had a quick chat with Yukun Wu, inventor of an interesting accessory for 3D printers.
A Big Little Update From AddiFab
3D printing-and-injection molding pioneer AddiFab has introduced new capabilities at the small scale.
Sinterit Launches Powder Handling Station
Sinterit announced a new powder handling station (PHS) to accompany their popular desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa PRO.
Does 3D Printer Nozzle Quality Affect Results?
I’m reading an interesting Twitter thread where two 3D printer nozzles are compared for quality.
BeYou Chair Lets You Sit Anyway Way You Like
Have you ever sat on a chair and thought, “Man, I wish there was a more comfortable place to sit”?
The Origin And Current State Of Slice Engineering
I had a chat with Slice Engineering’s Daniel Barousse.
Additive Assurance’s Revolutionary Quality Control System, AMiRIS
A startup company has developed a unique method of certifying the quality of 3D printed metal parts.
Creality 3D Printer Operators Rejoice: Powerful Extrusion Upgrades Available
Bondtech and Slice Engineering announced the immediate availability of a series of upgrades designed for most of the Creality line of 3D printers.
The Not-Round 3D Printer Filament Spool
Slant3D has re-invented the ubiquitous 3D printer filament spool, but for some reason it’s not round.
The Unusual Rotary Piston Extruder Needs To Be Used
It’s been brought to our attention there is a patent on a very unusual 3D printer extruder design.
Return Of The Pico Hybrid, Part II
Well, it seems the Pico Hybrid has finally made it!
3DQue’s Looping Kit For Continuous 3D Printing On Desktop Devices
3D print startup company 3DQue is offering a “looping kit” to allow for continuous 3D printing on common desktop 3D printers.
Sinterit Introduces Comprehensive SLS Toolkit
Sinterit announced the availability of a new “comprehensive set of powder tools”, which aims to change the game when acquiring an SLS 3D printer.
Essentium’s New DryBox Filament Storage Solution
Essentium announced a new solution for filament storage, the Essentium DryBox.
Another Multi-Color 3D Printing Accessory: Co Print
There’s another multi-color 3D printer accessory launching: the Co Print.
Latest ExOne Introductions Advance And Automate Binder Jetting
Binder jetting mainstay ExOne is introducing a new 3D printer and automation solution today.
Shining 3D Releases Two New Handheld 3D Scanners
Shining 3D has announced the EinScan H and EinScan HX handheld 3D scanners.
More On That Plastic Repellent Paint Option
We found out a lot more about Slice Engineering’s new plastic repellent paint.
Robot Factory Offers Continuous 3D Printer Conversion Kit
Robot Factory announced the “Steel Roller Kit”, which converts a normal desktop 3D printer into a continuously operating device.
How About Those Non-Toxic Resin Cleaners?
Cleaning 3D printer resin is often a messy task, and one that’s made more difficult with dangerous cleaners. Are there alternatives?
Don’t Forget The Dangers Of PTFE
PTFE is commonly used material in 3D printer construction, but did you know it poses some danger?
An Unusual 3D Print Accessory: Plastic Repellent Paint
I bumped into a 3D print accessory I’d never heard of, and think it’s a pretty good idea.
The Calibry Mini 3D Scanner Fills The Gap
Thor3D has announced the Calibry Mini handheld 3D scanner, which can easily capture small objects in fine detail.
E3D’s ASMBL System Could Make Near-Perfect 3D Prints
E3D-Online announced a new tool for their Toolchanger 3D printer that performs coordinated subtractive operations.
LulzBot Adds 1.75mm Filament Support
We’ve just heard that FAME 3D, the new owners of LulzBot, have made a deal to provide 1.75mm filament support for LulzBot 3D printers.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 4
Hands on with the Calibry 3D Scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of larger objects and and my conclusions on using this device.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 3
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of small objects and medium-sized objects, as well as 3D scanning live subjects.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 2
Hands on with the Calibry handheld 3D scanner. In this part we’ll look at the operations of the Calibry handheld 3D scanner.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 1
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. In this part we’ll examine the Calibry hardware and software configurations.
Higher Plant Floor Overhead Allocations Drive 3D Printing Robot Component Sales
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the new normal for robot usage in the 3D printing industry.
AMT On Post-Formnext Developments In The Time Of COVID-19
AM Technologies has been busy developing new 3D print post processing gear during the COVID-19 crisis, including a new powder removal unit.
Shining 3D’s Automatic Part Inspector
Shining 3D’s new AutoScan Inspec provides an easy way to automatically inspect 3D printed parts.
MJF 3D Printing Gains Vibrance With DyeMansion Color Launch
A new post-processing option is adding vibrant color capabilities to 3D printed parts made with HP’s MJF technology.
Haute Fabrication’s Virtual 3D Printing Factory
Haute Fabrication has a very interesting take on automating metal 3D printing using robotics and virtual reality.
Sinterit Cleans Up SLS 3D Printing Operation With 3 New Devices
SLS 3D printing can be a messy endeavor.
An Unlikely Partnership: LulzBot And The Palette
Mosaic Manufacturing has partnered with LulzBot to permit use of the Palette multi-color filament splicer on selected 3D printers.
MakerBot Declares METHOD “Open Materials”, But Not In The Way You Think
MakerBot’s new experimental extruder allows the use of open materials, and can achieve superior 3D print results.
Apple’s New LiDAR iPad Disappoints — Or Does It?
iFixit tore down a brand new iPad Pro to find out more about the mysterious LiDAR sensor. The result was quite surprising.
Apple Shocks With LiDAR-Equipped iPad
Apple has surprisingly introduced a new iPad that includes a LiDAR depth sensor, potentially allowing the introdution of new, inexpensive mobile 3D scanning systems.
ZMorph Ups Laser Engraving Capabilities
Multi-functional 3D printers offer just that — multiple functions. As the technologies progress, so do the capabilities possible for desktop fabrication.
Hirtenberger’s Automated Metal 3D Print Post Processing System
An Austrian company has developed an incredibly sophisticated end-to-end automation system for metal 3D print post processing.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 3
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 3 deals with troubleshooting and eventual success.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 2
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 2 deals with assembly and initial testing.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 1
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 1 deals with concepts and assembly.
The PolyDry Filament Storage System
I’m looking at a new offering from Filaments. ca, the PolyDry storage system.
The Calibry Handheld 3D Scanner
The Calibry handheld 3D scanner is a highly flexible and accurate device that can capture detailed 3D models of many subjects, at a very low cost.
Aerosint’s Radical Deposition System Could Shake Up Powder 3D Printing
Aerosint has developed a 3D printing powder recoater that can selectively deposit powder, thus enabling multi-material powder 3D printing.
The AnanasStepper 3.0 High Precision Servo Stepper Motor
WOW launched a new and powerful stepper motor that could be used to develop inexpensive closed-loop 3D printers.
Pico Hybrid Hot End Arrives!
Metaform is about to launch a very powerful hybrid 3D printer hot end that is not only very tiny, but can 3D print both flexible and higher temperature materials.
peel 3D Announces The peel 2 CAD 3D Scanner
peel 3D just announced a new professional handheld 3D scanner, the peel 2 CAD, which includes some intriguing workflow simplification features.
The Copperhead 3D Printer Hot End
Slice Engineering has developed a new, highly efficient hot end that could be very suitable for use in high temperature 3D printing applications.
Intel Announces RealSense LIDAR Depth Camera
Intel announced a new 3D depth sensor, the RealSense LIDAR Camera L515, and we examine the possibilities of using this device for 3D scanning.
The PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0
PrintDry released an updated version of their popular desktop 3D printer filament dryer, which can dramatically increase the quality of hydroscopic 3D printer materials such as nylon.
AMT’s Automated Post Processing System
AMT’s new automated post processing system for 3D printing could enable massive scalability. We found out how it works.
Many Possibilities With The Duet 3 Mainboard
Duet3D introduced the Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC, a powerful real-time controller specifically designed for advanced 3D printers and OEM use.
Prusa No Longer Producing Loudspeakers
What should a 3D printer company do if they have a hardware problem? Tell us about it! That’s what Prusa Research did for a crazy heat bed noise issue.
Have You Considered Vacuum-Drying Your 3D Printer Filament?
There is a new approach for more effectively drying 3D printer filament to increase print quality, and it involves using a vacuum.