Dyze Design has been producing interesting 3D printer components for years, but now they’re about to unleash something very powerful.
Hardware
Standardizing Screwy Hot Ends?
An interesting post from E3D-Online proposes a new standard for mounting the heatsink for 3D printer hot ends.
Formlabs Gets Some Tank Competition
One sign of corporate success is the appearance of compatible parts and materials, and that’s what’s happened to Formlabs.
Finally: A Desktop Fume Extractor Project
This is something I’ve been interested in for some time: an inexpensive fume extractor you can make yourself.
The MasterSpool Concept: A Great Idea, But Does It Have Legs?
We’re watching a video proposal from RichRap on how 3D printer filament should be spooled.
Water Cooled Hot End!
A Kickstarter project proposes an inexpensive water cooled head for 3D printers.
Retouch3D Continues
A 3D printing accessory maker survives and expands.
The Kinect is Dead; How to 3D Scan Now?
It turns out that Microsoft has now officially ceased production of their popular 3D sensor, the Kinect. What does this mean for 3D printing?
Creaform’s Large Scale Photogrammetry Solution
Creaform is one of the leaders in 3D scanning solutions, and we took a look at their new large scale solution.
Seven Key 3D Printer Upgrades To Consider
Your desktop 3D printer is likely far more well equipped than early machines, but are there things to make it even better?
DyeMansion’s Expanded Post Processing System
From their name, you’d figure that DyeMansion has something to do with coloration, and you’d be right.
Lumi’s Strange 3D Visualizer
Lumi Industries is working on a rather strange 3D visualizer.
Artec’s Truly Portable 3D Scanner – But it’s a Workout
We had a chance to check out Artec’s latest 3D scanner, the “Leo”.
Switch to Ceramic 3D Printing with StoneFlower
A new kit to convert your desktop 3D printer to ceramic capability is about to launch.
MCOR’s AWR: Automatic Post Processing
We haven’t heard much from MCOR lately, but they’ve just developed a new feature that should save considerable post processing time.
Do You Need This Precision Leveling Instrument?
I’m looking at a new product that hopes to break into the 3D printer market, the alignG.
It’s a New Marlin
A new release of the very popular Marlin firmware has been released.
A Visual Tour Through AddUp’s 3D Printer Factory Container
The last time we saw AddUp’s modular 3D printing workshop, it was merely a desktop model. Now we managed to walk through a real one.
The Ridiculously Portable Migo 3D Printer
MakeX is taking the portability aspect of their new Migo desktop 3D printer a lot more seriously than we thought.
Ultimaker’s New Core – And Supports
Ultimaker announced two new products that are designed to meet customer demands.
Need Unusual Powder for 3D Metal Printing? Make it On Your Desktop!
We ran into something entirely unexpected at FormNext: a machine that produces 3D metal printing powder on your desktop.
A Look Inside 3DEVO’s 3D Printer Filament Making System
We finally got a close look at 3DEVO’s desktop filament maker.
That 3D Metal Printing Smoke Thing That No One Talks About
I learned something new about 3D metal printing that you may not have heard of.
The ProtoPro Air Scrubber Solution
We’re looking at a very interesting air safety system for desktop 3D printing today.
Structur3d Announces Discov3ry Version 2.0
3D printing startup Structur3d has upgraded their paste extruder to version 2.0.
Yeehaw Wand Update: Closed!
The Yeehaw Wand has disappeared, sort of.
Microsoft Updates Their Flagship Mouse with the Premium Surface Precision Mouse
Never underestimate the power of an ergonomic mouse.
Golden 3D Printing?
3D printer hotend maker E3D stepped up their “Gold Edition” with some interesting – and frivolous – upgrades.
MakerBot Relaunches Experimental Mode
MakerBot has just announced a very interesting new program they call MakerBot Labs, which harkens back to their origins.
Update on Mass Portal’s 3D Printer Filament Dryer Technology
We obtained some additional information about the very interesting and brand new 3D printer filament drying system from Mass Portal.
3DPrintClean’s Model 3 Series: A Complete Set of Safety Accessories in One Box
We’ve often written on the topic of 3D printing safety, and there are few other solutions that do as much as 3DPrintClean’s.
The Affordable PEEL 3D Handheld Scanner
A new handheld 3D scanner is announced, and it sports a very attractive price.
Professional Filament Drying Now Available
Latvia-based Mass Portal announced a new line of professional filament drying systems.
Matterhackers’ New MatterControl T7X
MatterHackers announced a new, upgraded 3D printer set-top controller, the MatterControl T7X.
A 3D Printing Pen of a Very Different Kind
The Yeehaw Wand at first glance might seem like yet another “3D printing pen”, but it’s nothing of the sort.
A Solution to the 3D Printer Air Filtration Problem?
Last week we wrote on the invisible problem of nanoparticles not being caught by typical HEPA filters. One company may offer a solution.
A “Bulldozer” Solution to Continuous 3D Printing
Thingiverse constributor Aad van der Geest has proposed – and prototyped – a 3D printer add-on for continuous 3D printing.
Possibly Game-Changing 3D Print Spinoff From NASA?
NASA announced they’re working on something called the “Refabricator”, and I’m wondering where this is going.
Dimafix: A Temperature-based Adhesive Solution for 3D Prints
An interesting liquid solution for ensuring 3D prints “stick” is available.
Avante Releases New High Performance 3D Printer Board
Wyoming-based Avante Technology announced a new type of 3D printer controller board.
Fascinating Experimental 3D Printer Tool Switcher
Hackaday contributor rolmie has developed multi-extruder tool switcher concept that could prove quite interesting.
Leapfrog’s Informative Colors
I’m a sucker for good user interfaces and Leapfrog 3D Printers just made another one.
Making Your Own 3D Printer Air Purification System
Safety is too often ignored by those operating desktop 3D printers, particularly air quality.
Duplicate Kickstarter Detected
Apologies to our readers: yesterday we posted a story regarding a project that appears to be a duplicate!
Get On It: A 3D Print Spool Enclosure
A Kickstarter project hopes to solve one major issue with 3D printer spools: contamination.
Sinterit Gives Away Mandatory Accessory
Sinterit is not the biggest 3D printer manufacturer, by any means, but they seem to understand the issues of their target market.
The Sometimes-Required 3D Printer Filtration Accessory
With the increase in use of desktop 3D printers in professional offices comes another issue: air quality.
Kapton or PEI? What’s Better for Desktop 3D Printing?
There are two popular surface adhesion treatments for desktop 3D printers, but which is right for you?
3D Platform’s Filament-Hungry HFE Extruders
3D Platform has been developing ways to dramatically speed up 3D printing very large objects, and their latest extruders are simply insane.
Add a High Temperature Extruder to Your Desktop 3D Printer
France-based I3D Innovation has launched a high temperature extrusion system for desktop 3D printers.
CopyPod: An Expandable 3D Scanning Module
There have been a number of full-body 3D scanners on the market, but none, as far as I know, have included the ability to resize, until now.
P3-D’s High Performance 3D Printer Nozzles: Testers Required
We were contacted by Performance 3-D to get word out that they require a number of beta testers for their new high performance nozzle series.
Hacker Duplicates Stratasys Concept?
A contest on Hackaday has resulted in a design that is somewhat similar to Stratasys’ new continuous demonstrator concept.
Mosaic Manufacturing Announces the Palette+ 3D Print Multimaterial Accessory
Canada-based Mosaic Manufacturing announced a new version of their Palette multimaterial accessory, the Palette+.
Axsun Hopes to Break Into the 3D Printing Market
You probably haven’t heard of Axsun, but you might be hearing a lot more in the future.
Formlabs Also Announces Robotic Production System
If announcing an entirely new 3D printer today, Formlabs also announced a fascinating robotic system that could transform the company’s market.
LPW’s Unique 3D Metal Materials Strategy
There are a great deal of metal powder manufacturers these days, each ready to supply metal powder to 3D metal printers. But one is doing something a bit different.
Post Processing 3D Prints is More Complex Than You Might Imagine
The forgotten part of 3D printing: post processing. It’s a lot more complex than you can imagine.
Could 3D Printer Hotends Improve With Heatron’s System?
At Rapid last week we came across a very intriguing piece of hardware from Heatron.
AstroPrint Announces the AstroBox Touch and Even More Interesting Stuff
Astroprint announced a new set-top box for desktop 3D printers: the AstroBox Touch.
Formlabs Announces Key Accessories
Formlabs announced some highly desirable accessories for their very popular Form 2 desktop 3D printers.
Exotic 3D Printer Features Now Becoming The Norm
Competition has lit up the progress of technology in 3D printing, and soon most vendors will have to include more features to keep up.
3D Platform’s Filament Warmer: A Good Idea
3D Platform seems to have a number of announcements lately, and one of them is for a unique “filament warmer”.
3D Platform’s HFA 3D Printing Extruders
3D Platform announced a new type of high-performance extruder for their massive 3D printers, the HFA series.
Occipital’s 3D Sensor and 3D Scanning Availability
One of the ways to generate 3D models is through 3D scanning, which might become more available with Occipital’s 3D sensor.
Don’t Replace Your 3D Printer Resin Tanks, Recoat Them
One of the surprises encountered when using resin-powered 3D printers is that the resin tanks are a consumable.
GeckoTeck Offers an Easy 3D Print Surface Adhesion Solution
GeckoTek launched a new polymer-sheet style 3D print adhesion solution they call the “EZ Stick”.
The Fascinating LIFTcell 3D Print Automation System
Coobx has announced a fascinating new 3D printer accessory, the LIFTcell, which provides a significant amount of automation.
Bondtech’s New 3D Print Extruder
Sweden-based Bondtech has released a powerful new extruder for desktop 3D printers.
E3D Announces the Titan Aero
3D printer hardware maker E3D-Online announced today the Titan Aero, an interesting combo product.
Extreme 3D Printing Automation at Voodoo Manufacturing
Voodoo Manufacturing’s amazing project Skywalker portends an explosive robotic future.
Carbon’s New M2 3D Printer and the SpeedCell System
Carbon introduced a couple of new items that should make their products far more interesting to those intending on production use.
The OPTA 3D Body Scanner from botspot
Need to 3D scan an uncooperative subject? hotspot’s OPTA 3D scanner might do the job for you.
Will Mosaic Manufacturing’s Color 3D Printing Approach Catch On?
There are multiple ways to achieve color 3D printing, and one of them is Mosaic Manufacturing’s Palette. But will it catch on?
Printr Simplifies Start and End 3D Print Sequences
I hadn’t noticed this previously, but Printr has developed a really cool way to customize portions of your desktop 3D prints.
Lani Labs’s Different Take on 3D Print Networking
A small Canadian startup has developed a somewhat different concept for 3D printer networks.
3D Print Post Processing Also Includes Color
When some 3D prints are completed, they are painted; others are dyed.
Monitor Your 3D Print Via Smartwatch
Maker Victor Noordhoek has developed a way to monitor live 3D prints on his smartwatch.
Strange New Motions from AIO Robotics
Discussions with AIO Robotics reveal they’re working on some interesting motion systems for their ZEUS equipment.
Making Your Own PEEK Filament
I’m looking at the results of an experiment done by 3devo to extrude PEEK plastic into usable 3D printer filament.
The Filament Roller: A Flexible Solution to Dastardly 3D Printing Problems
Today I’m looking at something called, “The Filament Roller” that just launched on Kickstarter.
CEL Introduces Remote Control Options and a Tree
CEL makes some of the most interesting desktop 3D printers you can find, but now they’re even more interesting with a curious set of announcements today.
What Does “CoreXY” Mean?
When reviewing the specs for 3D printers, you might encounter the term “CoreXY”. What is a “CoreXY” system?
Aleph Objects Announces the MOARstruder
Officially, it’s known as the “LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder Tool Head”, but in fact it’s a monster extruder.
PostProcess’s Solutions for Post Processing 3D Prints
If there’s one dirty secret of 3D printing, it’s the post-printing experience.
A-Team Ventures’ Desktop 3D Printer has a Waggle!
A-Team Ventures has produced desktop 3D printers for some years, but now they have a Waggle, too.
The Anmasi Cleaning System
Once the 3D printing is done, the post processing begins. That’s the “dirty” secret of the industry, but it’s one that vendors like Anmasi can solve.
Artec 3D Covers Both 3D Scanning Requirements
Artec 3D is a Luxembourg-based company producing handheld 3D scanners, and they have two units that seem to cover most of the requirements.
Texel’s Flexible – and Inexpensive 3D Body Scanner
Moscow-based Texel has produced a very “flexible” 3D body scanner called “Portal”.
The Dynasty 3D Printing Rack System from Mass Portal
Lativa-based Mass Portal has developed a powerful rack-mount system for parallel 3D printing.
Another Print Adhesion Solution: FlatForce
With increasing interest in unusual 3D printing materials, a corresponding increase in adhesion solutions is occurring.
Airwolf 3D’s New Polypropylene Solution
Airwolf 3D has announced a new adhesion solution for 3D printing polypropylene.
Dyze’s 3D Printer Filament Sensor Add-On
A Montreal-based company has launched a 3D printing accessory that detects out-of-filament conditions.
3D Platform’s Powerful New Extruders
You might be familiar with 3D Platform, a company dedicated to making large-format 3D printers. Now it seems they’re working on ways to make large prints much faster.
Concept Laser’s Automation Initiative
Concept Laser is working towards a significant automation system that could enable easy integration of their equipment into factory environments.