Kristian Friesen, a.k.a. “GreenBoy3D”, has provided an update on his pellet extruder project.
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Creality Launches K2 Plus with Multicolor Capabilities
Creality announced a new desktop 3D printer with a color-changing attachment.
Micronics Developing Sub-$3000 SLS 3D Printer, Making Advanced Manufacturing Accessible to All
Micronics seems to have developed a very inexpensive desktop SLS 3D printer.
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.
QuantumPrint: The AI-Powered 3D Printer That Says “No”
AI Robotics unveiled the QuantumPrint: a 3D printer that leverages advanced AI to automate nearly every aspect of the 3D printing workflow.
From Hobbyist to Professional: Creality’s Ender-3 V3 Series Offers a Printer for Everyone
Creality has now focused on a trio of new Ender-3 V3 products.
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing
AM Technologies announced a desktop vapor smoothing unit.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 3
Our test of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 2
Our test of the new Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 1
We’ve been testing the new high speed 3D printer from Kingroon, the KP3S Pro V2.
Creality Launches Ender-3 V3 with Innovative CoreXZ System for Enhanced Speed and Quality
Creality introduced a new desktop 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3, which has a feature I’ve never seen before.
Exploring Zaxe’s Latest 3D Printers: the X3 and Z3S
Istanbul-based Zaxe produces two interesting professional 3D printers.
Phrozen Sonic Mighty Revo: 3D Printing with Advanced Features and Enhanced Safety
Phrozen is about to release a new resin 3D printer, the Phrozen Sonic Mighty 14K Revo.
Introducing the QD330: Afinia’s Latest 3D Printer Tailored for the Education Sector
Afinia announced a new 3D printer, the QD330.
Shut Down That 3D Printer Now: Bambu Lab Issues Important Electrical Problem Update
There’s been a major development in the ongoing electrical issue with the new Bambu Lab A1 desktop 3D printer.
From Resin to Filament: Phrozen’s Strategic Move into the FFF 3D Printing Market
Phrozen has leapt into the world of FFF 3D printing.
Rumors vs. Reality: Bambu Lab A1 Printer’s Heat Bed Cable Concerns
There may be further developments in the Bambu Lab A1 cable issue.
Hands on with the Creality Ender-3 KE 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands on with the Creality Ender-3 KE 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE continues with setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands on with the Creality Ender-3 KE 3D Printer, Part 1
We got our hands on the brand new Creality Ender-3 KE desktop 3D printer and gave it a good test.
Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023
I’m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.
Shifting Gears in 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Predictions for 2024
Many have asked, so here’s my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test out the brand new Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer, and it’s quite a machine.
Eight Hopes for Desktop 3D Printing in 2024
It’s 2024, and many people are making predictions.
Two Trees Unveils SK1: A New High-Speed CoreXY 3D Printer with Powered Bed
Two Trees showed us their latest desktop 3D printer, the high speed SK1, and it has a very unusual feature.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer concludes with results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at setup, operations and software.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three.
Tutolino Equips European Schools with Enhanced 3D Printers
We took a look at a new educational 3D printer from the Tutolino Educational Network.
Bambu Lab Unveils A1 Desktop 3D Printer: A Larger Counterpart to the A1 mini
Bambu Lab officially announced a new desktop 3D printer, the A1.
Understanding the Market Segments of 3D Printers
There are multiple market segments in the 3D printer world, in which one do you belong?
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.
Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the AnkerMake M5C concludes with a software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the AnkerMake M5C continues with a look at setup and operations.
Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test an unusual 3D printer designed for ease of use, the AnkerMake M5C.
Piocreat’s Industrial 3D Printers: G12 and G40
Did you know that Piocreat produces large-scale 3D printers?
AMT Unveils Desktop-Sized Vapor Smoothing System: PostPro SFX
AMT announced a very unusual smoothing system that fits on a desktop.
9 Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer for Continuous Production
What would be the key things to look for when choosing a desktop 3D printer for series production?
From China to Maryland: Creality’s Expanding Global Engagement in 3D Printing
Creality successfully hosted its second user meetup, ShareFest Maryland 2023.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Kingroon KPL1 high speed 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Recently, our friends at Kingroon announced the release of their new KLP1.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 3
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 2
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test Creality’s latest extremely low cost 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3 SE.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed
Peopoly just announced an unbelievable high speed 3D printer, the Magneto X, which is shockingly different.
3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense
An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.
Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini
I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro continues with a look at Setup and Operations.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been quite excited to test Anycubic’s latest high speed 3D printer, the Kobra 2 Pro.
Innovation Alert: 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer ‘5X’ Developed at IWK Institute
An experimental five axis FFF 3D printer has been developed.
Creality’s New CR-10 SE: Specs and Features Unpacked
Creality announced the CR-10 SE, a printer engineered for advanced users with an emphasis on achieving a superior first layer.
The 100 DIY 3D Printer: Official Release of Matthäus Szturc’s High-Speed Design
Matthäus Szturc has officially released the design for The 100, an incredibly fast DIY 3D printer.
High-Speed 3D Printing On the Rise: Who’s Joining the Fast Lane?
Which desktop 3D printer companies have entered the high speed 3D printing race?
Introducing the M5C: AnkerMake’s Affordable High-Speed 3D Printer
Ankermake released the M5C, a variant of their popular M5 3D printer.
Automate Your Prusa: Meet JobOx – The Mini-Factory for 3D Printing
Want to transform your Prusa 3D printer into a mini-factory? Enter “JobOx”.
Creality’s New Release: Ender-3 V3 SE – The Future of Simplified 3D Printing?
Creality just rolled out their new Ender-3 V3 SE, promising an easier 3D printing experience for novices.
Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 3
Our hands-on review of the Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro concludes with a look at its specialized software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 2
Our hands-on review of the Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro continues with a look at operational procedures and capabilities.
Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer Pro 4, Part 1
We’ve been testing the new Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro for the past few weeks, and here’s what we found.
AnkerMake M5: The AI-Powered 3D Printer that Caught Gaining Attention
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have a look at the AnkerMake 5 3D printer.
Upgrading Your Desktop 3D Printer: Is It Time for an Update?
Should you upgrade your desktop 3D printer?
Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 3
Our review of the Kingroon KP3S Pro S1 concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 2
Our review of the Kingroon KP3S Pro S1 continues with setup & calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 1
We recently got our hands on Kingroon’s latest 3D printer, the KP3S Pro S1, and we were eager to see what this new 3D printer had to offer.
The 3D Printer Race to the Bottom Becomes The Professional Squeeze
The race to the bottom is over, and there will be considerable movement in the 3D printer market in coming years.
P1S vs. P1P: Unveiling the Enhanced Features of Bambu Lab’s Newest 3D Printer
Something new appeared on Bambu Lab’s list of 3D printers: the P1S.
Predicting Future 3D Printer Features: 2026 Standard Specifications?
After yesterday’s story about how desktop 3D printer buying strategies are shifting, I thought about what kind of machines might be offered in the near future.
Creality’s New 3D Printer: The Affordable and Efficient K1 Max 3D Printer
Creality has a new flagship 3D printer with the launch of its new K1 Max 3D printer.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila D1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the Voxelab Aquila D1 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila D1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the Voxelab Aquila D1 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila D1 3D Printer, Part 1
We recently received a Voxelab Aquila D1 at the lab, the latest model in the Aquila product line and had a chance to assemble and give it a thorough test.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, concludes with a look at software print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2.
Creality’s Surprising Entry: Pellet-Based 3D Printing
Did you know that Creality produces a desktop 3D printer that uses pellets?
Anycubic Introduces Two New 3D Print Technologies with the Kobra 2
Anycubic’s latest FFF 3D printer, the Kobra 2, offers two unique technologies.
Discover the Artillery Sidewinder X2: Bigger, Faster, and Smarter 3D Printing
Artillery announced their new Sidewinder X2 3D printer, featuring a larger build volume, and several advanced features.
Anycubic Set to Launch Two Innovative 3D Printers: Photon Mono M5s and Kobra 2
We’ve discovered that Anycubic is preparing to launch not just one, but two highly distinct desktop 3D printers in the coming weeks.
Phrozen Unveils Affordable Sonic Mini 8K S for High-Resolution 3D Printing
Phrozen has just announced its newest addition to the Phrozen 8K series, the Sonic Mini 8K S.
KOKONI SOTA 3D Printer: The Upside-Down Innovation That Has Everyone Talking
There’s a new 3D printer Kickstarter that’s attracting a lot of attention, both good and bad.
Demystifying FEP: A Guide to Resin 3D Printing’s Crucial Component
Let’s learn all about FEP.
Accelerating the Future: How High-Speed 3D Printers Are Changing the Game
It seems the 3D print world is rapidly shifting to high-speed devices, and this change will significantly impact many aspects of the industry.
A Mixed Bag: 3D Printer Market Landscape and Trends in 2023
3D print analyst firm CONTEXT released a report on the current industry state, and it reveals some interesting trends.
Introducing the Original Prusa MK4: Prusa Research’s New Flagship 3D Printer
Surprise, surprise! Prusa Research has suddenly announced the Original Prusa MK4 3D printer.
Experience High-Speed 3D Printing with Kentstrapper’s ZeroHS
Kentstrapper introduced a new high-speed 3D printer, the ZeroHS.
The Growing Distinction Between Desktop and Industrial 3D Printing
I’m sensing a definite splitting of the 3D print industry in recent years.
Is 3DEVO’s Filament Making System the Best Option on the Market Today?
I had a look at 3DEVO’s product line and found they’ve been slowly making it even more powerful.