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MakerBot Returns with Sketch Sprint: 5X Faster 3D Printing for Schools

Something you haven’t heard in a while: There’s a new MakerBot 3D printer!

Question of the Week: Resurrecting the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer

This week’s question is regarding the now unsupported Kodak Portrait desktop 3D printer.

LulzBot Slicing Software Revamp: From Legacy Challenges to Modern Solutions

I had an interesting conversation yesterday with the folks behind LulzBot regarding their software updates.

Ultimaker Responds to High-Speed 3D Printing Trend with Significant Improvements

UltiMaker reacts to the high speed 3D printing explosion with speed improvements.

UltiMaker Software Integration: Unraveling the Future of their Combined Environments

I’ve been wondering how UltiMaker will tie together their software environments, which could be quite interesting.

Streamlining 3D Printing: The Demand for a Standardized Profile System

Could everyone please get together and figure out a way to standardize 3D printer profiles? Please!

Introducing Material Interlocking: Ultimaker Cura 5.3.0’s Revolutionary Feature

UltiMaker released a new version of UltiMaker Cura earlier this month, and there is a very surprising feature included.

We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard

I’m wondering why there isn’t a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.

Does Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Really Change Things?

After the blockbuster announcement of Ultimaker Cura 5.0, I decided to give it a quick test.

Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Beta Released

Ultimaker has released beta version 5.0 of their flagship software system, Ultimaker Cura.

New Cura Enables Much Faster 3D Printing

Ultimaker announced a new version of Ultimaker Cura, which seems to offer much more rapid 3D printing.

The State of 3D Print Slicing Software

Slicing software is a key element in any 3D printing workflow, but what are the options?

Ultimaker Cura’s Secret Lightning Infill Really Works!

The latest version of Ultimaker Cura has a secret, extremely powerful feature: Lightning infill.

Can an Ender 3 Print Full Color Models?

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.

BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software

BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software

BCN3D announced the release of their own slicing software, “BCN Stratos”.

Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.10, With An Interesting Feature … For Some

Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.10, With An Interesting Feature… For Some

Ultimaker released a new version of Ultimaker Cura, their highly popular 3D print management software.

Teton Simulation Now Integrated With GrabCAD

Teton Simulation Now Integrated With GrabCAD

Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with Stratasys to allow use of their advanced slicing optimizer in GrabCAD.

Ultimaker Cura 4.9 Focuses on Digital Library Feature

Ultimaker Cura 4.9 Focuses on Digital Library Feature

Ultimaker released version 4.9 of Ultimaker Cura.

Hacked Slicing: How To 3D Print Features

Hacked Slicing: How To 3D Print Feathers

Want to 3D print feathers that actually look, feel and act life feathers? Read on!

Teton Simulation Launches First Software Product

Teton Simulation Launches First Software Product

3D printing software is smartening up its slicing as Teton goes live with its first product: Smart Slice for Ultimaker Essentials.

Published September 17, 2020
Categorized as interview, Software Tagged cura, essentials, fea, interview, simulation, slicing, teton, Teton Simulation, ultimaker
Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.7

Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.7

There’s a new release of Ultimaker Cura out this week, version 4.7.

Published September 2, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged cura, orientation, rotation, support, tree, ultimaker

Ultimaker Launches “Ultimaker Essentials”

Ultimaker launched a new software product today, which they call Ultimaker Essentials.

Published July 14, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged centralized, cura, distributed, essentials, management, software, ulttimaker
PodoPrinter and Blackbelt 3D working together? [Source: LutraCAD]

Will PodoPrinter Use A Belt-Driven 3D Printer?

Evidence has arisen indicating the upcoming PodoPrinter project may make use of a belt-driven 3D printer.

Published May 25, 2020
Categorized as printer Tagged belt, blackbelt 3d, colorfabb, cura, footwear, helian polymers, netherlands, podoprinter

Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.5

Ultimaker has released a new version of Ultimaker Cura 4.5, and as usual there are a couple of very interesting new features.

Published March 17, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged _temp, @ultimaker, cura, features, open source, slicing, upgrade

Ultimaker Cura Has Incredible Usage, But How Is this Known?

Ultimaker announced some startling statistics gathered from everyone’s use of their very popular Ultimaker Cura 3D print slicing system.

Published February 28, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged _temp, @ultimaker, cura, statistics

Teton Simulation’s Smart Slice Tool Works!

Teton Simulation has now integrated their FEA algorithm directly into Ultimaker Cura, vastly simplifying and empowering 3D printing workflows.

Published February 24, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged _temp, cloud, cura, fea, integration, slicing, strength, teton, Teton Simulation

Awaiting Simplify3D 5.0

Simplify3D says they will issue the long-awaited version 5 of their powerful slicing software in 2020. It’s now 2020, and what can we expect?

Published January 13, 2020
Categorized as Software Tagged cura, kisslicer, simplify3d, slic3r, slicing

Ultimaker Cura 4.4 Includes An Interesting New Concept

Ultimaker released a new version of Ultimaker Cura 3D printer slicing software that includes a very intriguing new feature: Intent Profiles.

Published December 3, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura, intent, profiles, slicing

Ultimaker Cura 4.3 Released With A Feature I’ve Wanted Forever

A new version of Ultimaker Cura has been released: 4.3 includes a number of 3D print quality improvements and a magical feature everyone will use.

Published October 3, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, 3d model, cura, preparation, slicing

Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.2 Beta

Need more advanced 3D print slicing capabilities? Why not give Ultimaker Cura beta 4.2 a try? It includes orthographic views and advanced flow control.

Published August 12, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, $Ultimaker Cura 4.2 Beta Released, beta, cura, preparation, slicing

New Features in Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Include Cloud Discovery

Thinking of upgrading to Cura 4.1? That’s a very good idea because the new 3D printer slicing and management software includes many new features.

Published July 4, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, $Ultimaker Cura New Features, cloud, cura, slicing, workgroup

Question of the Week: What 3D Printing Software for Schools?

This week’s question probes the software required for schools using 3D printing.

Published March 9, 2019
Categorized as question Tagged 3d slash, autodesk, blockscad, cura, education, leocad, leopoly, meshmixer, simplify3d, slic3r, students, tinkercad

Ultimaker Still Tweaking Cura 4.0

Ultimaker released yet another version of their upcoming Cura 4.0 software.

Published March 2, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cloud, cura, ecosystem, plugin

At Last: The End of STL Is In Sight

There have been a few developments recently that have brought me to the view that STL file format will slide away quietly.

Published February 25, 2019
Categorized as Ideas, Software Tagged cad, cura, format, prediction, simplify3d, slic3r, slicing, software, stl

Ultimaker Looks Up with Cloud and Material Announcements

Two Cura-centric announcements from Ultimaker today mark ongoing progress for the company.

Published February 21, 2019
Categorized as materials, Software Tagged @ultimaker, cloud, cura, materials, partnership, software

Simplify3D 5.0 To Be Paid Upgrade Only

Simplify3D has let users know their next upgrade, 5.0, will be a paid upgrade.

Published February 4, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged cura, simplify3d, slic3r, slicing

Previewing The New Cura

Ultimaker snuck out a beta version of Cura 4.0.

Published January 2, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura, interface, open source

Cura 3.5 Goes Full 3MF

Ultimaker has released Cura version 3.5.

Published October 4, 2018
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura, slicing

Ultimaker Releases Cura 3.4

Ultimaker has released the latest version of Cura, their slicing engine.

Published June 30, 2018
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura

New Features in Cura 3.2

Ultimaker has released Ultimaker Cura 3.2, which includes a number of very interesting features. 

Published March 5, 2018
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura, support

Ultimaker Releases “Cura Connect”

Ultimaker has released their powerful Cura Connect system. 

Published November 8, 2017
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cluster, cura

MakePrintable Takes a Bite Out of Everyone’s 3D Printing Workflow

MakePrintable announced an interesting integration with Cura that should make life much easier for many 3D printer operators. 

Published October 18, 2017
Categorized as Service Tagged cura, makeprintable, repair

Ultimaker Announces, But Does Not Yet Launch, Cura 3.0 and the Mysterious “Cura Connect”

3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker made an important software announcement this week at the TCT conference, describing an upgraded product and an entirely new package.

Published September 28, 2017
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura

Cool New Features in Cura Version 2.7

Ultimaker has released an updated version of Cura, and there are some very tasty new features.

Published September 5, 2017
Categorized as Software Tagged @ultimaker, cura, slicing
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