IBM has patented a way to make robotic “5D printing” compensate automatically when the workpiece moves during fabrication.
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University Of Bath Patent Automates 3D Printing Setup
The University of Bath has filed a patent for automated material calibration on FFF systems.
Patent Proposes New Method to Reduce CoreXY Ringing
A new Chinese patent application suggests a more sophisticated way to stop ringing on high speed CoreXY 3D printers.
3D Systems Patent a New Way to Align Printheads
3D Systems has published a European patent application for a printhead mounting and alignment system that could make multi printhead 3D printers easier to calibrate.
Chemnitz Team Uses AI To Control FFF Flow
Chemnitz researchers just showed a low cost, vision and AI approach that models and controls Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) extrusion to improve accuracy without endless slicer tweaks.
Wavelength-Dependent SLA: 3D Printed Action Plots
Researchers have introduced “3D printed action plots” to map how resin cure responds to different wavelengths, offering a new tool for dialing in vat photopolymerization.
Researchers Automate Calibration For 3D Printer Swarms
A new research paper describes an automatic calibration method that lets multiple robotic 3D printers work together on the same build with less setup and better alignment.
Purge Calibration is a Key Method to Reduce Filament Waste in Multicolor 3D Printing
Have you heard of “purge calibration”?
BCN3D Launches Omega I60 G2, Its First New System Since Acquisition
BCN3D announced a new version of their Omega I60 industrial 3D printer, the G2.
One-Shot Camera Extrusion Optimization Targets High-Speed FFF
Researchers propose a one-shot, camera-based method to optimize extrusion for high-speed FFF.
Bambu Lab Did Not Patent an A2 Model
Bambu Lab was awarded a patent for what is not an unannounced A2 model.
Meet QuBenchy: A 3D Printing Benchmark with 80+ Tests in One Print
I’ve been testing a new benchmark object, the QuBenchy.
The Hidden Science Behind #3DBenchy: More Than Just a Cute 3D Print
With the recent controversy over the beloved #3DBenchy, I wondered whether people truly know the capabilities of the little boat 3D model.
Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer
This week’s question is about software for an older resin 3D printer. Reader Edward writes: “I recently received an anet n4 3d printer. It came with everything in the box but when I plugged in the USB there is no software for the slicer just 2 images. I have been trying to find someone that has… Continue reading Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer
New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision
There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others.
Altron 3D Printer by Divide By Zero: India’s First Fully Automatic FFF Device
A new 3D printer from India hits all the marks.
Design of the Week: The Great Calibrator V3
This week’s selection is the The Great Calibrator V3 by mechanical engineer Claudio Girolami.
OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features
We received an update from OMD3D, the makers of the Blackbelt 3D printer.
Ulendo Introduces Calibration as a Service (CaaS) for Faster 3D Printing
Ulendo introduced something no one’s seen before: Calibration as a Service, or “CaaS”.
Understanding Bed Leveling in FFF 3D Printers
How, exactly, does “bed leveling” work on a FFF 3D printer?
Design of the Week: Calilantern
This week’s selection is the Calilantern by Vector 3D.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 4
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 2
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with assembly and setup.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 1
With great anticipation, we have been able to test our first machine from Bambu Lab, their new mini A1.
The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features
Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.
3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers
Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week let’s go further ahead.
Anycubic Introduces Two New 3D Print Technologies with the Kobra 2
Anycubic’s latest FFF 3D printer, the Kobra 2, offers two unique technologies.
Anycubic Introduces the First Leveling-free 12k Resin 3D Printer, the Photon Mono M5s
Anycubic has unveiled its latest innovation, the Photon Mono M5s.
Calibrate Your IDEX 3D Printer with Ease: The Camera Assisted XY Calibration Tool
Calibration is a big issue with FFF and MSLA desktop 3D printers, but here’s a new tool that can help.
Exploring the Automation and Modular Design of Additive Industries’ Metal 3D Printer System
We had a chat with Additive Industries recently, and learned more about the metal 3D printer manufacturer.
Question of the Week: Where Are The Print Profiles?
This week’s question is all about print profiles for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Say Goodbye to Tedious 3D Printer Calibration with Automated Filament Calibration
How about we actually do all the necessary calibration for 3D printing automatically?
Two New Innovations From Meltio
Meltio has introduced two new innovations: “Horizon” slicing software and a laser calibration system.
What is an R_E_R_F File?
Do you know what an R_E_R_F file is used for in 3D printing?
The Story of 3D Printer Calibration
3D printing calibration is mentioned all the time, but what does it really mean?
New 3D Print Hardware From Dyze Design
Dyze Design has some interesting new hardware.
The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer
Anycubic announced a new entry into their Kobra desktop 3D printer series, the Kobra Plus.
Hands On With SuperSlicer’s Calibration Set
I’ve been playing with SuperSlicer for the past week and have some thoughts.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
Interesting 3D Printer Add-Ons From Modix
Modix announced two interesting new add-ons for their large-format 3D printers.
Minifactory’s Amazing Optical Nozzle Aligner
Minifactory announced a tool for 3D printers I hadn’t seen previously: a Nozzle Alignment Camera.
Modix Adds Multiple New Features
Modix announced a series of convenience and functional features for their line of 3D printers
The Creality CR-10 Smart 3D Printer
Creality’s new CR-10 Smart desktop 3D printer builds on a long history of 3D printing.
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.
Hands On With The Anycubic Vyper 3D Printer, Part 1
I had the opportunity to test out the new Vyper 3D printer from Anycubic in our lab: features and unpacking.
The Jadelabo J1 IDEX 3D Printer
A new IDEX 3D printer has been released on Kickstarter, the J1 from Jadelabo.
Books of the Year, 2020 Edition
This week’s selection is actually the top seven books we highlighted in 2020.
What Is 3D Printer Calibration, Really?
Everyone talks about “3D printer calibration”, but what is it really? We believe the process varies considerably depending on a number of factors.
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.
OPENCREATORS 3D Printer Offers Unique Features
A recent Kickstarter from OPENCREATORS has shown a 3D printer with features we haven’t seen previously.
Wondering About 3D Print Auto-Leveling
With the recent increase in “auto leveling” features in desktop 3D printer these days, I had some thoughts about the process.
Design of the Week: The Ultimate Bridge Test
This week’s selection is the amazing “Ultimate Bridge Test” by Gordon Laplante.
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.
Prusa Adds Sophisticated Calibration System
The Prusa crew have developed a rather sophisticated automated calibration system for their most recent desktop 3D printer, the Prusa i3 MK2.
ANTCLABS’ Useful 3D Print Bed-Leveling Sensor
Korea-based ANTCLABS has released a very inexpensive sensor that could enable your 3D printer to include auto-leveling.