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Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M3 3D Printer, Part 2

Our hands on test of the Anycubic Photon M3 3D printer continues, with a lot at operations, software and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M3 3D Printer, Part 1

Somehow we’ve also managed to test yet another device this week, the Anycubic Photon M3 desktop resin 3D printer.

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.

Hands On with the Anycubic Kobra Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1

Our busy lab managed to give the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer a thorough workout.

Anycubic Releases Kobra, Anycubic M3 3D Printer Series and More on the Photon Nex

Anycubic today released two new series of desktop 3D printers, the Kobra and Anycubic Photon M3 series.

The Trouble With Many Asian Desktop 3D Printers

Many Asia-based desktop 3D printer manufacturers suffer from a key limitation that holds back their growth.

Who Wants a Voice Controlled 3D Printer?

A new project will launch a voice controlled 3D printer.

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.

Mimaki Pushes Forward with Full Color 3D Printing

I had a chat with the folks from Mimaki, makers of a line full color 3D printers.

Hands On With The HALOT-ONE 3D Printer, Part 2

We were able to do a detailed test of Creality’s new HALOT-ONE resin 3D printer.

Hands On With The HALOT-ONE 3D Printer, Part 1

We took a close look at the HALOT-ONE desktop 3D printer.

Nexa3D Announces High Speed Desktop 3D Printer: The XiP

Nexa3D announced the XiP, a 3D printer that is the first for the company in the desktop market.

Sindoh’s Line of 3D Printers is Now Quite Broad

One of the more interesting but less well-known 3D printer manufactures is Sindoh.

Anycubic’s New Photon Ultra Proves Popular

Anycubic’s new Photon Ultra resin 3D printer is collecting orders at a rapid rate.

Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?

Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?

Mayku today announced a new device, the Multiplier.

The MakerPi P3 PRO 3D Printer is Coming

The MakerPi P3 PRO 3D Printer is Coming

There’s a new and interesting desktop 3D printer in the MakerPi family.

The Flashforge Adventurer 4 3D Printer: Many Features at a Low Price

The Flashforge Adventurer 4 3D Printer: Many Features at a Low Price

Flashforge announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Adventurer 4.

Anycubic To Launch Affordable Desktop DLP 3D Printer

Anycubic To Launch Affordable Desktop DLP 3D Printer

Anycubic is preparing to launch a new desktop resin 3D printer, the Photon Ultra.

SynDaver3D Announces Two Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printers

SynDaver3D Announces Two Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printers

SynDaver3D announced the LeveL and LeveL UP desktop 3D printers.

How Creality Achieved High Speed FFF 3D Printing

How Creality Achieved High-Speed FFF 3D Printing

Creality’s new Ender 7 breaks speed barriers with some interesting technological improvements.

The Creality CR-10 Smart 3D Printer

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

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

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

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.

Creality’s New HALOT ONE 3D Printer

Creality’s New HALOT ONE 3D Printer

Creality launched a new resin 3D printer, the HALOT-ONE CL60.

ERRF 2021 Cancelled

ERRF 2021 Cancelled

The East Coast RepRap Festival (“ERRF”) has cancelled their 2021 event.

EMBARGO June 15 at 7:30 a.m. CDT  Stratasys Announces Two New Color 3D Printers

Stratasys Announces Two PolyJet 3D Printers

Stratasys announced two new color 3D printers, the J35 Pro and the J55 Prime, along with some improved software tools.

Hands on with the Creality LD-006, Part Three: Results and Final Thoughts

Hands On With The Creality LD-006, Part Three: Results And Final Thoughts

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at post-processing the prints and wrap up the series.

Hands on with the Creality LD-006, Part Two: Setup and Operation

Hands On With The Creality LD-006, Part Two: Setup And Operation

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at setting up and operating the machine.

Hands on with the Creality LD-006, Part One: Unboxing

Hands On With The Creality LD-006, Part One: Unboxing

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at the machine’s description and unboxing.

Engrave Everything With The Extremely Portable LaserPecker 2

Engrave Everything With The Extremely Portable LaserPecker 2

When I was younger, I always wanted to label everything.

Longer Launches The High Resolution Orange 4K SLA 3D Printer

Longer Launches The High-Resolution Orange 4K SLA 3D Printer

This week Longer launched its latest 3D printer, the Orange 4K, on Kickstarter.

Published October 29, 2020
Categorized as printer Tagged #sponsored, 4k, color, crowdfunding, desktop, high resolution, kickstarter, longer, resin
The “New Era” At BCN3D Starts With Next-Generation 3D Printers

The “New Era” At BCN3D Starts With Next-Generation 3D Printers

Today, BCN3D announces its “new era” with next-generation 3D printers; we find out more specifics from the CEO.

Published September 17, 2020
Categorized as interview, printer Tagged accessory, bcn3d, desktop, interview, sigma
Low Cost Independent Extruders: The JGMaker Artist-D Launches

Low-Cost Independent Extruders: The JGMaker Artist-D Launches

The new JGMaker Artist-D desktop 3D printer launches this week, and it is quite a bit different from other low-cost 3D printers.

Published September 17, 2020
Categorized as printer Tagged #sponsored, desktop, dual, dual extrusion, fff, independent, inexpensive, jgmaker, kickstarter
8 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy A Home 3D Printer

8 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy A Home 3D Printer

Many Fabbaloo readers own their own 3D printer, while others contemplate buying one. But should you?

Published September 8, 2020
Categorized as Ideas Tagged advice, desktop, home, maker, Popular, printing, purchasing

Perspectives In Desktop 3D Printing: BCN3D

Desktop 3D printing has come a long way over the years; we catch up with BCN3D for a look at various perspectives of the business.

Published June 22, 2020
Categorized as interview Tagged @bcn3dtech, bcn3d, desktop, diversity, industry, interview, prediction

Desktop 3D Printing Opens Up Pandemic Response, Continues Beyond

One Californian company has been using its deep-seated desktop 3D printing expertise to broaden maker response to COVID-19.

Published May 13, 2020
Categorized as interview Tagged business, covid-19, desktop, interview, maker, matterhackers, pandemic, ppe

ZMorph Ups Laser Engraving Capabilities

Multi-functional 3D printers offer just that — multiple functions. As the technologies progress, so do the capabilities possible for desktop fabrication.

Published March 13, 2020
Categorized as Hardware Tagged _temp, accessory, desktop, engraving, fabrication, laser, multifunction, multitool, zmorph

Ultimaker Is Winning. We Found Their Black Magic

How does Ultimaker make so many 3D printer sales? We had a chat with them and found out their secret sales approach, and it’s very different.

Published October 1, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged @ultimaker, desktop, enterprise, interview, professional, sales, strategy

Ultimaker Announces S3 Professional 3D Printer

Need a professional level desktop 3D printer? The new Ultimaker S3 is not only powerful, but also affordable and includes many ease-of-use features.

Published September 24, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged @ultimaker, desktop, filament, plastic, professional, s3

This Structural Design Kit Is The Ultimate Desk Toy for Engineers

Need something to stimulate your engineering brain? Why not try this incredible desk structural design kit?

Published August 15, 2019
Categorized as Design Tagged $Design Thinking Kit, desktop, kit, toy

3D Systems Returning To Consumer 3D Printing?

Is 3D Systems changing strategy? They are selling their FabPro 1000 as a consumer or prosumer platform via Amazon Prime Day — what comes next?

Published July 15, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged $Amazon Prime Day, 3D Systems, amazon, desktop, fabpro, resin, sla, strategy

ChiTuBox: The Other 3D Print Slicer

I’m taking a look at ChiTuBox, a third party 3D print slicing system.

Published June 24, 2019
Categorized as Software Tagged %A Great Third Party Slicer For Resin 3D Printers: ChiTuBox, $ChiTuBox Slicer, chitubox, desktop, resin, slicing

Maturing Conversations In Desktop 3D Printing: Materials And Applications

A conversation with MatterHackers points to a maturing digital fabrication environment.

Published June 10, 2019
Categorized as interview Tagged $matterhackers digital fabrication, applications, desktop, interview, materials, matterhackers, usage

The Prusa Bear Upgrade

There’s an exciting upgrade for the most popular 3D printer around: the Prusa Bear Upgrade.

Published May 14, 2019
Categorized as Hardware Tagged desktop, frame, prusa, prusa bear upgrade, rigid, upgrade

New Desktop 3D Scanner From Artec 3D

Artec announced the Artec Micro, a new desktop 3D scanning system.

Published May 7, 2019
Categorized as Hardware Tagged @artec3dscanners, artec, desktop, high resolution, Jewelry, scanner

The TAZ Workhorse Edition: A New 3D Printer From LulzBot

Aleph Objects announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition.

Published May 2, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged aleph objects, desktop, lulzbot, professional, taz

The SOL 3D Scanner

Scan Dimension has released a new tabletop 3D scanner, the SOL.

Published April 12, 2019
Categorized as Hardware Tagged desktop, scan dimension, scanner, scanning, tabletop

Five 3D Printing Breakthroughs, And Five More

I’m reading a piece on Singularity Hub describing “The Next 5 Printing Breakthroughs”, and have my own five thoughts.

Published April 9, 2019
Categorized as Ideas Tagged database, desktop, materials, metal, prediction, resin

Implications of the Prusa SL1 Resin 3D Printer

We’re nearing the release of Prusa’s first resin-based 3D printer, and it’s time to think about what this might mean.

Published April 9, 2019
Categorized as Ideas Tagged desktop, prusa, resin, sales

3D Printer Safety: Adapting Your Home Workstation to Avoid Potential Hazards

Personal 3D printers are a (relatively) new introduction to the home interior. In a way, some might consider 3D printers a home appliance like an oven, sewing machine, or toaster.

Published April 6, 2019
Categorized as Usage Tagged desktop, enclosed, fire, home, safety, tips

Formlabs Announces The Form 3!

Formlabs has a secret no longer: they’ve released two versions of an entirely new 3D printer, the Form 3 and Form 3L.

Published April 2, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged @formlabs, desktop, lfs, resin, sla

The Metallizr Is Coming

Soon we’ll find out what The Metallizr can do for 3D prints.

Published March 25, 2019
Categorized as Hardware Tagged art, desktop, electroplating, metal, plating

Mimaki’s Surprise Desktop 3D Printer

In a bit of a surprise, Mimaki announced availability of a desktop 3D printer.

Published March 22, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged 3dwox, desktop, mimaki, plastic, sindoh

3D Print Learning Series: Maintenance

This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D printer maintenance.

Published March 15, 2019
Categorized as learning Tagged desktop, learning series, maintenance, repair

Brexit Causing Issues For UK 3D Printer Companies

As the March 29 date of Brexit approaches, it seems it will have some effect on 3D printer companies based in the UK.

Published March 14, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged @CELRobox, brexit, cel robox, desktop, professional

Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 2

Part 2 — machine use. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D sprinter and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.

Published March 7, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged biqu, desktop, hands on, plastic, review, thunder

The Method of User-First 3D Printing

The hype of 3D printing focused on the vision; now it’s time to focus on the user and the product.

Published February 19, 2019
Categorized as interview, printer Tagged desktop, interview, makerbot, method, professional, users

DED Metal 3D Printing Goes Desktop with ADDiTEC

Some startups jump into public view with a big splash.

Published February 1, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged additec, desktop, laser, metal

Two New Ceramic 3D Printers From Kwambio

Kwambio has announced, but not yet released, two new ceramic 3D printers.

Published January 31, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged @kwambioNY, ceramic, desktop, industrial, kwambio

Scammed By A Fake 3D Printer Vendor

There are few things more frustrating than to have your scammed out of your well-earned cash by distant parties.

Published January 31, 2019
Categorized as Service Tagged crime, desktop, fake, reseller, tips

Extrusion-Based 3D Printing at a Crossroads

Hobbyist or professional? Extrusion-based 3D printing is at a crossroads.

Published January 3, 2019
Categorized as interview Tagged cloud, desktop, fdm, fff, formnext, interview, raise3D

The Method Behind the Method

Continuing a chat with MakerBot’s CEO and VP of Engineering, we turn to more particulars on the new Method 3D printer.

Published December 11, 2018
Categorized as interview, printer Tagged desktop, interview, makerbot, printer

MakerBot Unveils Its New 3D Printer: Meet the Method

MakerBot has just unveiled the Method, a ‘performance’ 3D printer set to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing.

Published December 11, 2018
Categorized as interview, printer Tagged desktop, hardware, interview, makerbot, printer

Reducing Pain Doesn’t Have to be a Pain

Assistive devices are typically small aids that make a big difference — and often at a big cost.

Published December 10, 2018
Categorized as research Tagged assistance, desktop, device, health, medical, MTU, open source, research, study

Wait, Is Consumer 3D Printing Back?

After thinking more about Prusa Printers’ astonishing production figures, I’m now wondering whether consumer 3D printing is back.

Published November 25, 2018
Categorized as Ideas Tagged @ultimaker, consumer, desktop, printing, prusa

Tiertime’s UP300 Desktop 3D Printer

Tiertime’s flagship desktop 3D printer is a very versatile device.

Published October 29, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, filter, plastic, tiertime

Surprise: Prusa Announces Resin 3D Printer, The SL1

Long time non-resin 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research announced a resin 3D printer.

Published September 22, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, prusa, resin, sl1

The Dazz 3D SLA 3D Printer Has Some Surprises

I’m looking at a new SLA 3D printer that just appeared on Kickstarter, the Dazz 3D L120. 

Published September 8, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged dazz 3d, desktop, resin, sla

The SparkMaker FHD Is a $500 Multi-Material SLA 3D Printer

Though 3D printing is imperative for many hardware developers, it’s usually the price of the printer that stops a lot of folks from purchasing their own

Published September 6, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, resin, sla, sparkmaker

3D Printing In The Dorm? Is This Really A Good Idea?

It’s nearing the start of University sessions for many students, some of whom may be contemplating using a 3D printer – in their dormitory room. 

Published August 16, 2018
Categorized as learning Tagged desktop, education, noise, safety, student

The Lotus EZ LCD SLA 3D Printer

There’s a new resin 3D printer option: The Lotus EZ LCD SLA 3D Printer.

Published August 14, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, lcd, resin

XYZprinting Announces Full Color 3D Printer

There’s a new full color 3D printer option available, just announced by XYZprinting. 

Published August 14, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged @xyzprinting, color, desktop

Desktop 3D Printers from Weedo

We ran into a vendor I hadn’t seen before: Weedo.

Published February 6, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, plastic

The 3D Printer Financial Chart

Tuan Tranpham has posted a very telling chart showing where many current 3D printer offerings lay on a financial scale. 

Published May 15, 2017
Categorized as Ideas Tagged desktop, financial, industry

InssTek: Both Small and Very Large 3D Metal Printers

A Korean company is covering all the bases with a very wide breadth in their line of 3D metal printers.

Published December 12, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged desktop, metal
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