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The 3D4C CYMK Color 3D Printer
Weâre looking at the launch information for a new color 3D printer, the 3D4C.
LulzBot Sneaks out a 3D Printer Kit
Bucking the recent industry trend of shipping only assembled 3D printers, TAZ 4 manufacturer LulzBot announced a 3D printer kit.
LittleRP Sells Out
No, LittleRP hasnât been bought out by the corporates. Instead theyâve sold out their Kickstarter campaign.
The Candy 3D Printer Launches This Week
Weâre looking at the pre-launch information for a new chocolate 3D printer, the Candy.
The Blacksmith Genesis 3D Printer
Weâre checking out the details on a new personal 3D printer that uses a very unusual approach we havenât seen before.
Airwolf 3Dâs AW3D HDL 3D Printer
Airwolf 3D has been busy. Today they announced a brand new, lower cost 3D printer, the AW3D HDL.
CobbleBot Controversy?
A minor controversy erupted in the CobbleBot forums this past week after the project apparently cancelled all USD$1 pledges.
New Solidoodles!
In a sudden announcement, Solidoodle has completely revamped their line of personal 3D printers.
Uncia Improves Their DLP 3D Printer
Uncia has launched a new version of their resin-based 3D DLP printer.
MetalTreeâs Large Delta 3D Printer
An Australian company hopes to launch a new delta 3D printer this month.
Whatâs MatterFab Developing?
Startup company MatterFab is said to be developing a new kind of 3D metal printer. We spoke with CEO Matt Burris to find out more.
Sculptifyâs David 3D Printer Launch
A couple of months ago we wrote of Sculptifyâs new plastic pellet-fueled personal 3D printer, the âDavidâ. Now that itâs launched, we checked to see how well itâs doing.
Union Technologyâs Print-Rite CoLiDo 3D Printer
Many new personal 3D printers have emerged from Asia, and the CoLiDo is one of them.
The Fumeless ZYYX 3D Printer
We havenât yet seen one in person, but we really like the features of the new ZYYX 3D printer.
The Almond 3D Printer
Korea-based OpenCreators has released the Almond 3D printer.
A Fully Mechanical 3D Printer? Yes, It Exists
It has been proven: a rudimentary 3D printer has been built solely from mechanical components – with no electronics involved.
Sciaky’s Scary Electron Beam
Sciaky makes an industrial 3D metal printer that has some pretty scary specifications.
The CraftBot 3D Printer
Weâre checking out another crowdfunding campaign for a personal 3D printer, the CraftBot.
The Flashforge Dreamer 3D Printer
Flashforgeâs latest 3D printer is the Dreamer, and itâs quite an improvement from their previous machines.
The CobbleBot 3D Printer
Last week the CobbleBot personal 3D printer launched on Kickstarter. Itâs big.
Civil, Architectural and Mechanical Models Come to Life with the ProJet 4500 3D Printer
3D Systemâs ProJet 4500 claims to be the only âcontinuous tone, full-color plastic 3D printerâ on the market. It is capable of printing models with nearly one million colors. The ProJet 4500 accomplishes this through the use of a proprietary plastic powder called VisiJet C4 Spectrum.
The Tekma3D TM1 3D Printer
Sure, the Tekma3D TM1 is yet another extrusion-based personal 3D printer. Why would you buy one when there are so many alternatives? They have a killer feature, thatâs why.
Sculptifyâs David 3D Printer
Sculptify has been hinting at something big for a while now, but theyâve now released some details on their new 3D printer that comes with a twist.
Hardcottonâs Elemental SLA 3D Printer
Australia-based Hardcotton announced the âElementalâ, a new resin-based 3D printer.
Orange Maker Develops New 3D Printing Process
Startup Orange Maker of California issued a release claiming theyâve invented an entirely new 3D printing process, Heliolithography, which is different from every existing 3D process.
Airwolf Solves the Dual-Extruder Problem
Airwolf just announced a new dual hot end 3D printer, which solves a problem experienced by most dual extrusion machines.
The M-One DLP 3D Printer
Yet another resin-technology personal 3D printer launches today on Kickstarter: the M-One by MakeX.
The Sedgwick 3D DLP Printer
Over the past two years many resin-based personal 3D printers emerged, but their costs have been prohibitively high for many people. The Sedgwick 3D DLP printer hopes to change that.
The CreatorBot 3D Printer
Weâre checking out a new personal 3D printer, the CreatorBot by 3D Printerworks, which should launch very soon.
will.i.amâs EKOCYCLE 3D Printer
Some months ago 3D Systems made the unusual appointment of artist will.i.am as their Chief Creative Officer. Now we see the first fruit from that move: the EKOCYCLE personal 3D printer.
A Five-Extruder 3D Printer – With No Name
Last fall we reported on an unusual 3D printer that included an astonishing five separate extruders. Now theyâre working on a new version, but it does not have a name.
Leapfrogâs New High-Speed 3D Printer
Leapfrog announced the Creatr HS, an evolved version of their Creatr 3D printer.
Formlabs Introduces the Form 1+
More than a year after they introduced the Form 1, Formlabs announced the Form 1+, said to be an âextensive overhaulâ of their previous model, the Form 1.
XYZPrinting Developing a Resin 3D Printer?
Weâve found some evidence that low-cost 3D printing entrant XYZ Printing is developing a SLA-style resin 3D printer.
Itâs Not Unlimited, But itâs Pretty Big
3DP Unlimited has announced the 3DP1000 Large Format 3D printer. Theyâre definitely not kidding.
LittleSLA Could Shake Up 3D Printing
A new resin-based 3D printer, the LittleSLA, hopes to provide an opensource option for those wanting to get into the high-resolution 3D printing technology.
How To Build Your Own 3D Printer from E-Waste
A new Instructables describes how one maker designed and built a working 3D printer using, well, junk.
BetAbram To Release House Printing Machine
Over the course of its nearly 30-year lifetime, additive manufacturing has been used to create a massive array of objects. Though while the technology has had a number of different applications, its ability to produce objects on a massive scale has only just begun.
The MOD-t 3D Printer
New Matter announced the development of their new USD$250 personal 3D printer, the MOD-t.
The Titan 1 3D Printer
Another resin-based personal 3D printer has been launched: the Titan 1.
Airwolf Announces the AW3D HDx
Airwolf introduced the AW3D HDx personal 3D printer that âprints engineer-grade materialsâ.
The Mamba 3D Printer
Soon to appear on Kickstarter is the Mamba3D, a new 3D printer designed by MyMatics in The Netherlands.
Cube 3 and CubePro Now Available For Pre-Order
To no oneâs surprise, Cubify finally made their latest 3D printers available – for pre-order.
Monopriceâs Low Cost 3D Printer
The online retailer known for low prices now sells what seems to be a pretty decent 3D printer – for a great price.
The Zeus 3D Copier?
Itâs called âThe world’s first ALL-in-One 3D Printer for professional useâ and it just might be.
The Zinter PRO 3D Printer
UK-based Ion Core Ltdâs Zinter PRO 3D Printer could be an interesting option for 3D printer buyers.
iMakr 3D Printer Store Takes a Big Step
The iMakr retail store in London was perhaps the very first independent 3D printer store designed specifically for personal 3D printing products. Now theyâve taken a step into a new world.
Hands On With the MakiBOX
At the Fabbaloo Lab we managed to get our hands on a MakiBOX LT and checked out the USD$200 3D printer.
The Chocabyte 3D Printer
There are several ventures developing edible chocolate 3D printers for the kitchen and Solidideaâs Chocabyte is one of them.
The DittoPro 3D Printer
Tinkertine has released their latest personal 3D printer, the Ditto Pro. Itâs a very attractive machine – both in looks and specifications.
Aleph Objects Releases the LulzBot TAZ 4 3D Printer
Longtime personal 3D printer manufacturer Aleph Objects has stepped it up by releasing their latest personal 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ 4.
The Lix 3D Pen
In business sometimes you invent a new product, but other times you improve on an existing product. The latter approach is that taken by the developers of the Lix 3D printing pen.
The ZEGO 3D Printer – And More
Another 3D printer launched its fundraising campaign: the ZEGO. Itâs a 3D printer – and a whole lot more.
The Rabbit Proto 3D Prints Circuits
Rabbit Proto has developed technology capable of 3D printing electrical traces – and it might be added to your existing 3D printer.
Another 3D Printer Emerges from the Junk Pile
Earlier we posted a report on Michael Ballâs adventure designing and building a working 3D printer from leftover components. We were contacted by another maker whoâs done the same thing.
The DeltaTrix 3D Printer
Another tall-format Delta 3D printer! Itâs the DeltaTrix, just launched on Kickstarter.
The Stalactite 3D HD Printer
A Spanish company hopes to launch an inexpensive resin-based 3D printer. The Stalactite 102 3D HD printer is now available for pre-order.
Making a 3D Printer Out of Junk
These days the focus has been on increasingly sophisticated, pre-assembled shiny 3D printers that work out of the box. But what if you wanted to build one from scrap?
The Mankati Fullscale XT 3D Printer
Mankati is a Shanghai-based company producing a line of personal 3D printers. Their latest is the very sophisticated Fullscale XT.
The Micro 3D Printer Hits the Jackpot
An inexpensive 3D printer we examined several weeks ago has raised a staggering amount of cash from their crowdfunding launch.
The M-One 3D Printer
Now that the relevant patents have expired new entrants are rapidly developing personal 3D printers using photocured resin technology. One of them is the M-One 3D printer by MakeX.
The Foodini 3D Food Printer
There have been several attempts at 3D food printing, ranging from experimental to limited commercial units, most of which have disappeared. A new venture, the Foodini, might change that pattern.
Questions To Ask When Buying a 3D Printer
Youâre shopping for a personal 3D printer. What do you need to know?
The Uncia DLP 3D Printer
Another resin-based personal 3D printer has appeared on crowdfunding sites: the Uncia DLP 3D printer.
The New MakerBotâs Are Out
While MakerBot announced them in January, the 2014 Replicators havenât shipped until now. What are people finding when they open the box?
New 3D Printer From LulzBot?
No, nothingâs been specifically announced, but we think LulzBot may be sending a signal theyâre developing a new machine.
The End of MakerBotâs First
This week MakerBot announced the ending of support for their very first personal 3D printers.
The Lathon 3D Printer
Another 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter, but we think the Lathon 3D printer has features you simply wonât find in other machines.
Omni3Dâs Many 3D Printers
You may not have heard of Omni3D, but you should. They offer not one, but FOUR different personal 3D printers.
Sharebotâs NG 3D Printer
Sharebot released itâs latest personal 3D printer, the âNGâ and we took a look at it.
Uncovered: 4 AXYZâs Secret 3D Wood Machine
For some time now weâve been hearing rumors of a mysterious âwood machineâ from a mysterious company called â4 AXYZâ. Now we know a lot more about it.
New BotObjects Video: The Color 3D Printer Revealed
Continuing with their stealthy media campaign, BotObjects have released another video showing their new ProDesk30 in action. What did we learn?
The MX3D: A Robotic 3D Printer
On the heels of its debut in May 2013, the MX3D-resin printer has already evolved from a machine only capable of building in plastic to one that can print in a variety of metals.
3D Printing Live Seeds
Thereâs a lot of people around the world trying to 3D print all types of materials, but this venture is a little different. What it prints is alive.
M3Dâs Micro 3D Printer
Many new 3D printers are available, but M3Dâs new Micro 3D printer has some very intriguing features we havenât seen before.
The ECV-One 3D Printer
Thereâs a new personal 3D printer from French-based e-crew vis: the ECV-One. This printer does offer some unusual features.
Leapfrogâs Tall Experiment Becomes a Product: The Creatr XL
While visiting the Leapfrog booth at Euromold, we were struck by a very curious and unannounced 3D printer. Now itâs become a product.
From Trash to 3D Printer: WoeLabâs Incredible Machine
At this yearâs NYC 3D Printshow we had the great privilege to see a historic 3D printer: the first 3D printer ever made solely from e-waste.
Big Rep One is One Big Rep
While trundling around NYCâs 3D Printshow we happened to bump into what must be the largest commercially available RepRap-style 3D printer in the world.
BotObjects, Again
You might recall the controversial BotObjects ProDesk3D full color personal 3D printer? Itâs controversial because many believe it doesnât really exist. Or does it?
The Robo3D Printer
Itâs a familiar story: a group of makers wants a 3D printer, but they canât afford one. So they build their own and realize itâs good enough to sell. Thatâs the genesis of the Robo3D personal 3D printer.
The Pegasus Touch 3D Printer
Everyoneâs getting in on the laser-resin 3D printer market, it seems. Now we see Full Spectrum Laser, a company previously dedicated to traditional laser equipment, has produced their very first 3D printer, the Pegasus Touch.
The OWL Nano 3D Printer
The OWL Nano 3D printer joins the growing ranks of personal 3D printers based on photo-cured resin technology. Itâs a curious design, but this 3D printer can deliver incredibly good resolution.
Making Figurines with the Form 1
CultureJapan’s Danny Choo has posted a detailed hands-on experience with Formlab’s Form 1 resin-based 3D printer. As we’ve not yet been able to check one out in our lab, we thought we’d see how blogger Danny Choo felt about using the Form 1. Choo found Form 1’s driver software, PreForm, to be pretty easy… Continue reading Making Figurines with the Form 1
Color Mixing on the Connex3
Stratasys’ latest 3D printer series, the Connex3, is able to produce a wide variety of 3D objects with multiple properties. As we posted earlier, the technology permits rigid, color, transparent and flexible materials to be produced within a single 3D print operation. The Connex3’s can hold and print three unique materials simultaneously, with some… Continue reading Color Mixing on the Connex3
The Connex3 Materials Cabinet
The Connex3 also comes with a powerful materials cabinet. It’s a separate unit typically installed beside the main Connex3 and is intended to house cartridges containing color resins. The resins are pumped into the printer during active printing. Now you’d think there would need to be extra space for cartridges servicing the new third… Continue reading The Connex3 Materials Cabinet
The Mark One Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
We took a look at a surprise 3D printer unveiled this week: Mark Forg3D’s Mark One, after a year of secret development work. At a glance, it looks like any other personal-sized 3D printer, albeit with a very slick metal case. But then you look at what’s being printed. Carbon Fiber. Yes, this… Continue reading The Mark One Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
More on the Objet 500 Connex3
The Objet 500 Connex3 deserves another post as we weren’t able to fit in the specs and other details in just one post. Let’s review some questions: How big can you print with it? It has the same volume as the Objet 500 Connex. How much does it cost? We believe the MSRP… Continue reading More on the Objet 500 Connex3
Stratasys Announces The Objet 500 Connex3 Advanced Color 3D Printer
During yesterday’s press conference at the San Diego Convention Center Stratasys publicly revealed what many had speculated about for months: a vastly improved color 3D printer. It’s called the Objet 500 Connex3. The name follows the pattern of the previous “Connex”, which referred to the technology of dynamically mixing two different types of materials in… Continue reading Stratasys Announces The Objet 500 Connex3 Advanced Color 3D Printer
The Lightforge 3D Printer
Lightforge is developing a personal resin-based 3D printer, a device that apparently doesn’t have an official name yet. We checked out the machine, which was actually a “version 1 prototype”, built after some fifteen months of development. A spokesperson indicated they’re currently working on a version 2 prototype that may be part of a… Continue reading The Lightforge 3D Printer
A Swashbuckling Update from Pirate 3D
Arr! The folks from Pirate 3D say they’re now in active production of their low-cost 3D printer, the Buccaneer. We’re not certain when it will ship, but it sounds like it will be very soon. According to a spokesperson, the number of orders have been “substantial”. This may grow even larger as we understand… Continue reading A Swashbuckling Update from Pirate 3D
The Sweet ChefJet 3D Printers
3D Systems announced not one, but two edible food 3D printers last week, creating an entirely new genre of commercial 3D printing. The two models are the ChefJet and the ChefJet Pro. As you might imagine, the “Pro” version has more functions than it’s lesser sibling. The base ChefJet is a monochrome 3D… Continue reading The Sweet ChefJet 3D Printers
Battle of the Mini 3D Printers
Some say the pricing of assembled 3D printers from the major manufacturers has risen, and in some cases they have, but usually accompanied with a series of new useful features. To counteract the âprice barrierâ, as perceived by new members of the 3D printing community, the majors have developed âminiâ 3D printers. The first… Continue reading Battle of the Mini 3D Printers
3D Systemâs Color 3D Printers
3D Systems recently made a couple of announcements regarding their full-color 3D printers, releasing the new ProJet 4500 and the CubeJet. Both 3D printers are capable of producing full-RGB color solid objects. They’re both evolutions of the technology 3D Systems obtained when they acquired ZCorp some years ago. ZCorp offered various models that printed… Continue reading 3D Systemâs Color 3D Printers