The Geeetech Mizar S has some unusual features for a low-cost desktop 3D printer.
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A Closer Look at Thought3Dâs Drywise System
I took a closer in-person look at Thought3Dâs new Drywise filament drying solution.
Wither Makergear? Long Time 3D Printer Manufacturer on the Ropes
Things arenât looking good for Makergear, one of the original desktop 3D printer companies.
Is Your 3D Printing Software Doing All It Can?
3D printing is more involved than hitting Ctrl + P and grabbing a perfect part a few minutes later.
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.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra Plus concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at Pantheon Designâs incredible HS3 continues with operations, materials, software and our final thoughts. This is part two of a two part series, please read part one. Pantheon HS3 Operations Operating the HS3, or at least our pre-production unit, was identical to operating any Duet-equipped 3D printer. The web interface was quite detailed,… Continue reading Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
First AMF File Format Tool Under Development, But Is It Too Late?
A software tool to manage AMF 3D files is being developed.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 S1, Part 3
Our look at the Creality Ender-3 S1 desktop 3D printer ends with a look at software and final thoughts.Â
Hands On With SuperSlicer’s Calibration Set
Iâve been playing with SuperSlicer for the past week and have some thoughts.
LâOrĂ©al Leads Beauty Industry Makeover with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the incredible and growing use of 3D printing at beauty giant L’OrĂ©al.
Could Bambu Lab’s X1 Series Be The Smartest 3D Printer?
Bambu Lab launched a new 3D printer series, the X1, designed for the prosumer market, and it has many features we’ve never seen before.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
Awaiting Your Positive Response: Fabbaloo’s Mailbag Opens
After an absence of many months, our intermittent inspection of our mailbag returns with several astounding and highly amusing enquiries.
Anker Launches Desktop 3D Printer, But We Have Questions
Anker launched their first 3D printer, the M5, on Kickstarter.
Hands On with the Anycubic Kobra Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer continues with a look at operations, print results and conclusions.
BREAKING: Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation
In a surprise announcement today, Markforged has acquired Teton Simulation.
PrusaPrinters: Out, Printables: In
Prusa Research has rebranded their 3D model repository; itâs now âPrintablesâ.
Hands On With The Creality Sermoon V1 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab has been very busy lately, this time testing the Creality Sermoon V1 Pro desktop 3D printer.
Could 3D Printer Prices Rise?
Prices are rising everywhere these days, and one has to wonder if 3D printing will follow that same path.
3D Printing at The Cooper Union
Charles R. Goulding and Johnson Jiang examine how a 3D printing lab helped transform Cooper Union.
Survey Results: Most Well-Known 3D Printer Brands
Which brands of 3D printers are most well-known?
3D Printing the Future at Stony Brook University
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the contributions to 3D printing that are taking place at Stony Brook University.
Reactions To The Latest Simplify3D V5 News
After last weekâs news of a coming new software release from Simplify3D, reactions have been all over the map.
What’s New In Z-Suite 3.0.0?
Zortrax released a beta version of their new 3D print management software, Z-Suite.
CONFIRMED: Simplify3D V5 IS ON THE WAY
We now have concrete indications that the long-awaited version 5 of Simply3D could be released shortly.
Green 3D Printing On The Rise
There is increasing interest in green 3D printing.
New Cura Enables Much Faster 3D Printing
Ultimaker announced a new version of Ultimaker Cura, which seems to offer much more rapid 3D printing.
New Jersey and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printing business activity in the state of New Jersey.
3D Printed Photosynthetic Autonomous Rovers Developed
Researchers have found a way to directly use photosynthesis to power a mobile rover using a 3D printed design.
Revisited: Is it Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The eternal question of those using filament-powered 3D printers needs an answer.
New Method of Splitting 3D Models To Fit on Smaller 3D Printers
A paper released last month describes an efficient method for splitting 3D models, enabling 3D printing of large objects on smaller machines.
Question of the Week: PolyJet Patents
This week’s question focuses on the expiration of Stratasys-owned PolyJet patents.
Sindoh Makes The Change
I spoke with Sindoh and learned theyâre undergoing a major transformation.
Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?
Weâve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has âgone underâ. But is this true?
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer, Part 2
Testing the Aquila S2 desktop 3D printer continues with an examination of print results.
Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?
I had a chat with Teton Simulationâs Doug Kenik to find out where SmartSlice is headed.
The State of 3D Print Slicing Software
Slicing software is a key element in any 3D printing workflow, but what are the options?
Prusaslicer 2.4 Has So Many New Features I Can’t Even
Prusa Research dropped the latest version of their popular 3D print slicing software, PrusaSlicer 2.4, and it has an astounding number of amazing new features.
Prusa’s New Rewards and Badging System: Wither Thingiverse?
Prusa Research announced unique reward and badging systems for their PrusaPrinters site, and there are some very interesting implications.
Which Additive Manufacturing Companies Could Be The Next To Go Public?
Many 3D print companies have âgone publicâ by entering a stock exchange in the past two years, but which companies might be next?
Thought3D Releases Unusual In-Line Filament Dryer
Thought3D announced a very unusual in-line filament drying system they call âDrywiseâ.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aries 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the new Voxelab Aries desktop 3D printer continues with the setup and operation.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aries 3D Printer, Part 1
Our test lab has been quite busy lately. This time we reviewed the Voxelab Aries desktop 3D printer.
So Many Thought’s On Prusa’s New XL 3D Printer
Last week Prusa Research unveiled their new Original Prusa XL large format 3D printer, and there are a number of interesting implications.
BigRep Partners With Teton Simulation for SmartSlice Integration
BigRep announced an important collaboration with Teton Simulation.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2021 Edition
There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?
Sindoh’s Line of 3D Printers is Now Quite Broad
One of the more interesting but less well-known 3D printer manufactures is Sindoh.
Scaling The Quinly to One Million Parts
3DQue announced a significant milestone is in sight for their Quinly system: one million 3D prints.
Onsite at MyMiniFactory
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ
The Incredible Infinity3D Hybrid Belt 3D Printer
I havenât seen this before: a 3D printer that uses a moving belt â except when it doesn’t.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila X2 Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
I had a chance to assemble and test Voxelabâs new Aquila X2 desktop 3D printer.
3DQue Adds Automation Capability For More 3D Printers
3DQue announced the availability of their 3D printer automation system for several new 3D printer models.
Prusa Research Takes Huge Step Into Manufacturing With The Automated Farm System
Prusa Research announced the âAutomated Farm Systemâ, a system to control an array of inexpensive 3D printers.
3D Print Companies Leveraging Social Media In New Ways
Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.
3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution
3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that companyâs community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
The Complexities of Manufacturing Execution Systems
Management Execution Systems make things easy, but under the covers there are many challenges
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.
Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories
One way to measure a printable 3D model repository is by the number of models.
Incredible New 3D Print Application: Exposed Fluids
An entirely new 3D print application area has been developed: exposed fluids.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing 101
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guideâ by Johannes Wild.
BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software
BCN3D announced the release of their own slicing software, âBCN Stratosâ.
Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 3
I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: print results.
Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 2
I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: setup and printing.
Covestro’s New PC-ABS 3D Printer Filament
Covestro announced a new material, Addigy FPB 2684 3D.
Teton Simulation Now Integrated With GrabCAD
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with Stratasys to allow use of their advanced slicing optimizer in GrabCAD.
3D LifePrints Announces New ISO Certification
This week, UK-based 3D LifePrints announced a new certification that further validates its patient-specific medical 3D printing focus.
Increased Hospital Merger Activity And Its Impact On 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines 3D printing opportunities arising from a huge increase in hospital system mergers and acquisitions.
Book of the Week: Getting Started with 3D Printing
This weekâs selection is âGetting Started with 3D Printingâ by Liza Wallach Kloski and Nick Kloski.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 13, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The New ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D Printer
ANYCUBIC announced a brand-new desktop 3D printer, the Vyper, and it has an attractive price-performance ratio.
3DQue Officially Announces PolyLock Adhesive 3D Print Surface
3DQue announced the availability of a new and advanced adhesion solution for desktop 3D printers: PolyLock.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 9
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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Which 3D Printing Company Is The Biggest?
This has been a question of mine for some time, so I decided to investigate using science.
Jabil’s Unusual PA 0600 Filament
Jabil introduced a new engineering filament for professional 3D printing, PA 0600.
3D Control Systems Takes An Interesting Step
3D Control Systems announced a partnership with HP, and this indicates how the manufacturing workflow service will proceed.
Structur3d Innovation Brings the Factory to Your Desktop
3D printing company introduces the Inj3ctor to allow everyone access to injection molding of rubber parts.
ideaMaker Updated With New Texturing Feature
Raise3D announced a new version of IdeaMaker, version 4.1.0, which includes a very interesting capability.
Prusa Joins 3MF Consortium
Prusa Research quietly announced theyâve joined the 3MF Foundation in a live video this week.
New Additive Edge Program Set To Encourage Girls In STEM
Ultimaker and America Makes have announced a new program to broaden access to 3D printers for female students across the US.
Impactful 3D Printing Innovation To Be Awarded
Startups employing to develop impactful applications are eligible for a major new award backed by big names and big prizes.
Boem, A New 3D Model Store
I havenât seen an example of this type of online 3D model store appear for some time.
3D Print Community: 3DP4ME
This monthâs community support selection is the 3DP4ME Project in Jordan.
Successful 3D Printing Requires Optimal Everything
Iâm reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.
PrusaSlicer 2.3 Is A Bigger Update Than Expected
Prusa Research announced the official release of PrusaSlicer version 2.3, their latest slicing software tool.
Design of the Week: Air Filtration System
This weekâs selection is the outrageous Air Filtration System by software engineer Mike Buss.
FormFutura Partners with 3D Printlife
3D Printlife has made an arrangement with FormFutura to sell their exceptional 3D printer filaments in the North America.
The New Zmorph Fab 3-In-1 Fabrication System
Zmorph announced a new device, the Zmorph Fab.
Is LulzBot Shifting To 1.75mm Filament?
The latest LulzBot machine is the TAZ Pro S, and it sports a 1.75mm tool head, unlike the rest of the companyâs lineup.
Julia Baldyga: “A Race Car Cannot Afford To Carry More Weight Than Is Absolutely Necessary”
Julia Baldya was born and raised in Poland.
iFactory3D Launches Low-Cost Belt 3D Printer
German startup iFactory has now launched their inexpensive belt 3D printer on Kickstarter.
3DQue’s Looping Kit For Continuous 3D Printing On Desktop Devices
3D print startup company 3DQue is offering a âlooping kitâ to allow for continuous 3D printing on common desktop 3D printers.
A Deeper Look Into Smart3D’s Macro 3D Printing Software
This week Smart3D International announced an interesting new industrial 3D printer, the Macro. But it turns out the software for this system is even more interesting.