accessory Archives

NeoSander Launches With Precision Sanding Features for Complex 3D Printed Parts

Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that.

Hands On with the Mintion 3D Printer Filtration System V1

We’ve been testing the new 3D Printer Filtration System V1 from Mintion.

The BIQU Panda Shelter is a Low-Cost Enclosure Solution

BIQU has come up with another fascinating Bambu Lab add-on: the Panda Shelter.

Mintion’s Inexpensive V1 Filtration System Reduces FFF 3D Printer Emissions

Mintion has released an inexpensive filtration system for desktop 3D printers.

Creality’s CFS-C Eliminates Hot-End Purging with New Remote Cutting Approach

Creality has taken up the “no waste printing” problem quite differently with their new CFS-C.

BIQU’s AJAX TD1S Provides Instant Filament Color Identification

It seems every week BIQU has something new for us. This time they have an unusual colour accessory.

Sovol Releases New SV08 Max Enclosure

Sovol is pitching its SV08 Max Enclosure Kit as a simple way to control temperature swings that routinely ruin prints, especially with higher-performance filaments.

BIQU Unveils Panda Breath, a Smart Chamber Heating and Filtration System for Desktop 3D Printers

BIQU has introduced a new product that really should have been invented a long time ago.

Hands on with the PlateCycler

We had the opportunity to test the new PlateCycler accessory this week.

Lynxter Introduces NEST-GEL and NEST-POWDER for Complex Silicone 3D Prints

Lynxter announced a very interesting set of accessories for their silicone 3D printer.

Drywise 1.5 Introduces Smart Software Integration and Hardware Improvements

Thought3D has released an upgraded Drywise system.

Do You Need a Resin Vacuum?

Is it the month for crazy 3D printing gadgets?

Another Instant Bambu Lab Accessory from BIQU: The Panda Stack

You have to hand it to BIQU.

Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers

The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption.

AeroDry Lets Makers 3D Print Their Own Multi-Spool Filament Dryer

Need a filament dryer for those exotic engineering materials? Why not print one?

Mintion Heat Insert Press Kit Simplifies Embedding Metal Components in 3D Prints

Mintion has developed a unique 3D printer accessory that I haven’t seen before.

LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

LulzBot has released their “MegaSpool” spooling solution, and it should work for every FFF 3D printer. Most filament spools available on the market today are designed to hold either 1kg of material or 750 g. Because of this, most desktop FFF systems are designed to accommodate that size of spool. While some 3D printers, like… Continue reading LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

Thought3D Launches Magigoo Glide Kit and Supergrip Adhesive for Modern 3D Printing Needs

Thought3D introduced two major products for their Magigoo line.

BigRep’s DryCon System for High-Capacity Filament Drying and Part Annealing

I had a quick look at BigRep’s DryCon system.

PaintStation Offers Enclosed, Filtered Workspace for Precision Painting of 3D Printed Models

A new project on Kickstarter should be of interest to anyone printing gaming parts: PaintStation.

Prusa Teases Next MMU as Reinvention, Moves Away From Upgradability From MMU3

Josef Prusa offered an update on his company’s progress developing more advanced filament switching technology.

EIBOS Launches EURUS: A Vacuum Storage Solution for 3D Printer Filaments

I’m looking at a relatively new company, EIBOS, that provides a variety of 3D printer accessories.

New Panda Jetpack Mod for Bambu Lab: Functional Upgrade or Just Aesthetic?

I’m looking at what could be the strangest Bambu Lab upgrade yet.

FilaDryer E2: SUNLU Introduces Industry-Leading 110°C Filament Dryer and Annealer

SUNLU announced a new filament dryer, but this one is a bit different.

Piocreat Hints at New Pelletizer for 3D Printing Waste Recycling

It seems that Piocreat is about to release a “pelletizer”.

Design of the Week: Clothes Folding Board

This week’s selection is the Clothes Folding Board by Printables contributor Patrick Blom.

Affordable Full-Color 3D Printing? PolyDye Offers a DIY Solution

I’m looking at a new 3D print accessory project, PolyDye.

Co Print Partners with Creality to Bring Affordable Multicolor 3D Printing to Ender-3 V3 Plus

We had a chat with the folks from Co Print about their multicolor 3D print solution.

BigTree Tech Expands Panda Series with High-Speed Cooling, Advanced Sensors, and Smart Displays

We had a chat with BigTree Tech to see their latest 3D printer upgrade products.

Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety

A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.

LOOP Promises Desktop Filament Production, but Questions Arise

There might be a new desktop filament production system on the market: the LOOP. Or not.

Stratasys Launches TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station for Precision 3D Printing on Fabrics

Stratasys announced the “TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station”, and it’s quite interesting.

Hands On With The SUNLU FC01 Filament Connector

We tested the new FC01 Filament Connector from SUNLU.

Spider II: Artec 3D’s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

Artec 3D released a new handheld 3D scanner, the Spider II. The Spider II succeeds the Space Spider, as the new device includes several major performance enhancements. The accuracy of the Spider II is a very tiny 0.05mm, which is quite impressive. However, the big change is in the speed of operation, with two key… Continue reading Spider II: Artec 3D’s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

Design of the Week: Spice Rack Pullout

This week’s selection is the Spice Rack Pullout with Metal Rods by Printables contributor SpongyBob.

Markforged’s New Metal Kit Brings Hybrid 3D Printing Capabilities to FX10

Markforged announced the “Metal Kit” to transform their FX10 3D printer into a hybrid metal device.

JobOx to Automate 3D Printing on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini

A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.

Hands on with the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus for 3D Printing

We recently tested the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus — for 3D printing.

Noztek’s Large-Format Conveyor Build Plate for Continuous 3D Printing

UK-based Noztek announced they’re developing a large-format conveyor-powered build plate for 3D printing.

Design of the Week: V-Spooler

This week’s selection is the V-Spooler by MakerWorld contributor Fyrby Additive.

GreenBoy3D’s Pellet Extruder: A Low-Cost Toolhead Aims to Transform FFF 3D Printing

A 3D print enthusiast is developing a low-cost pellet toolhead replacement for FFF 3D printers.

Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing

Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.

Polystruder Unveils GR PRO: AI-Powered Plastic Shredding

I’m looking at a pair of new plastic shredders from Polystruder.

Design of the Week: Sanding Blocks

This week’s selection is the Sanding Blocks collection by Printables contributor Jan Štech.

Enhance Resin 3D Print Quality: Discover the Mini Heater

In my quest to find the most unusual 3D printing accessories, I found an interesting heating unit.

BlazeCut’s T Series: Cleaner, Safer Fire Suppression for Enclosed 3D Printers

I’ve found another automatic fire suppression system for 3D printers.

3D Printer Safety: ‘The Cloud’ Offers Innovative Fire Extinguishing Solution

I’m looking at “The Cloud” a “Personal Printer Sentry” for fire control.

Hands On With 3DLAC Adhesion Stick

We tested 3DLAC’s stick-style adhesion solution.

Formlabs Unveils Resin Pumping Accessory for Enhanced Large-Scale 3D Printing

Interesting news from Formlabs yesterday: they’ve introduced a resin pumping accessory for large prints.

Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 3

Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer concludes with print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 2

Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 1

We tested the very unusual Drywise in-line filament dryer.

Co Print’s ChromaPad: Multi-Color 3D Printing with 20 Filament Choices

Co Print announced “Series II”, a significant upgrade of their high speed multicolor 3D printing system.

CGMaxed Introduces Innovative PVB-Based 3D Print Adhesive Solution

A new PVB-based 3D print adhesive solution has been released by CGMaxed.

Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 2

Our look at the Anycubic Wash & Cure Max concludes with a look at operations, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 1

We’ve been testing the unusual Wash & Cure Max post processing system from Anycubic.

Prusa Research’s MMU3 Now Shipping: Better than the MMU2S?

Prusa Research is now shipping their MMU3 unit, and has provided more details on including interesting upgrades and firmware changes.

Design of the Week: Bowden Tube Cap

This week’s selection is the Bowden Tube Cap by Printables contributor WaltzingKea.

Hands On With The Mintion Beagle 2 3D Printer Camera

We have been testing the Mintion Beagle V2 Camera for 3D printing, and discovered it’s far more than just a camera.

3D Printing Meets the Ford Bronco: Custom Accessories for Adventurous Owners

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can impact the consumer side of the automotive business.

Co Print’s Chromapad: High Speed Multicolor 3D Printing

We had a chat with the folks from Co Print to find out the latest on their interesting 3D printer accessories. Co Print is an Istanbul-based company that’s been around for a few years. Their most notable product has been the Co Print Multi-Filament 3D printing module, a device that is able to switch filaments… Continue reading Co Print’s Chromapad: High Speed Multicolor 3D Printing