Researchers have developed a unique and very powerful FFF extrusion technology they call “MF3”.
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Predicting Perfect FFF Extrusions
Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict extrusion widths to improve 3D print quality.
Are You Ready For E3D’s Revo?
E3D-Online’s new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.
Essentium to Announce First Fully Independent Extrusion 3D Printer
Essentium is set to reveal a milestone device at the upcoming Rapid+TCT exhibition.
Diamond Age’s Advanced Construction 3D Printing Concept
A California company seems to have figured out how to take construction 3D printing to the next level.
Taking A Very Close Look At FFF 3D Printing
A unique view of 3D printing in action appears in a new CNC Kitchen video.
You May Soon Upgrade Your 3D Printer To Not Require Supports
Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a novel approach to 3D print extrusion that could transform many desktop 3D printers.
Researchers Find Method To Align Fibers During 3D Printer Extrusion
Researchers have developed an unusual “morphing nozzle” that can orient fibers during 3D printing.
Improving The Ability To 3D Print Food
Researchers have discovered a straightforward treatment that could improve the ability to 3D print food.
3DEVO’s New Purge Material
3DEVO announced a new purge material that seems to have a lot of advantages, but what’s this all about?
A New 3D Printer Company From The Ashes Of LulzBot?
I’m looking at an interesting news report detailing the first products from a new 3D printer manufacturer located in Loveland, Colorado.
Why Collaborative 3D Printing Is So Challenging
No one seems to offer collaborative 3D printing modes on dual extrusion devices. We explain why this is the case.
Is The MM3D Nozzle Practical?
Researchers at Harvard and the Wyss Institute have developed a new form of extrusion-based 3D printing they call “MM3D”. We review the constraints that make it impractical for many applications.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing of Concrete
Where will concrete 3D printing lead? Will the construction industry undergo a revolution from computer controlled concrete extrusion? What will buildings look like?
Is it FDM or FFF?
It’s long overdue, but I want to talk about FDM and FFF today.
Rapidia Reveals New Metal 3D Printing Process
A Vancouver-based startup appears to have invented an entirely new form of metal 3D printing.
The Curious IVI 3D Printer
I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.
How Do You Learn Filament Extrusion?
So you’ve decided to make your own 3D printing filament. Great. …How?
Characteristics of Successful Filament Extruders
Over the years there have been several desktop 3D printer filament extruders, and almost all have failed.
MIT Developing Cellulose-Based 3D Printing Material
Researchers at MIT have been working on a practical method of 3D printing cellulose.
Meet 3devo’s New Filament Makers
3devo has introduced the Precision and Composer Series of filament makers.
The MakeX Migo Desktop 3D Printer
MakeX has launched another very inexpensive 3D printer, the MakeX Migo.
Cosine Additive Adds “Tandem Mode”
Large-format 3D printer manufacturer Cosine Additive has developed a powerful new feature that they call “Tandem” printing.
Two Neat Features on the FELIX Pro 1
The other week we had a really close look at the FELIX Pro 1 and found a couple of very interesting features.
Drotix’s “Smart” Gala 3D Printer Covers All The Bases
A 3D printer on Kickstarter deserves more attention than it seems to be getting.
The CreatorBot 3D Printer
We’re checking out a new personal 3D printer, the CreatorBot by 3D Printerworks, which should launch very soon.