Bambu Lab announced a firmware upgrade for their A1 Mini 3D printer that include several very advanced features.
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Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions
Itâs early in 2024, but later this year we will see a number of corporate collisions in the 3D print industry. What could happen?
The 3MF Conundrum: How Current Software Falls Short in 3D Print File Compatibility
I think there could be a problem with 3MF, or at least how software makes use of it.
From Diagnosis to Solution: The Basic Process for Fixing a Broken Machine
If you have a 3D printer, you will know that it does break from time to time. But how should you go about fixing it?
Are 3D Print Companies Really Dying?Â
Iâm reading an extremely interesting and critical post about the 3D printing industry by Alex Huckstepp.
Additive Manufacturing’s Potential and Limitations: Insights from Extol’s Kyle Harvey
Iâm reading an interesting LinkedIn post by Kyle Harvey about additive manufacturing crossing the chasm.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
Caribou3D Shutting Down: A Look at the Changing 3D Printer Market
Caribou appears to be shutting down.
Ensure Successful 3D Printing with Project Fringe from Phase3D
Phase3Dâs âProject Fringeâ delivers real-time 3D monitoring to 3D printers.
Controversy Mounts Over Stalled Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter Campaign
Controversy is rising over a stalled Kickstarter campaign.
Questioning 3D Print Power Fail Recovery
Iâm beginning to have my doubts about the benefit of âpower fail recoveryâ for FFF 3D printers.
Automatically Correcting 3D Printer Errors On The Fly
Have you ever hoped your 3D printer would automatically correct errors as it prints? That seems to now be possible.
The Complexities of 3D Print Power Recovery
Iâve been playing with the power recovery feature on some desktop 3D printers, and realized how complex this feature can be.
The Spaghetti Detective Becomes Obico
Readers may recall The Spaghetti Detective. Now it has been rebranded and expanded.
3DQue’s Manufacturing Ambitions Coming True
I spoke with 3DQue representatives to find out the latest on their unusual 3D printing technology.
Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?
Weâve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has âgone underâ. But is this true?
The Demise of RIZE?
Apparently there have been massive changes at RIZE, and the company no longer appears to be marketing 3D printers.
Watch a Spectacular 3D Print Failure
The SkyersJet Project is developing a partly 3D printed EDF system for RC aircraft, but encountered a spectacular problem during testing.
Oh No: The End Of The ONO 3D Printer
One of Kickstarterâs more notorious 3D printing campaigns has finally called it quits.
Book of the Week: Design Paradigms
This weekâs selection is âDesign Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in Engineeringâ by Henry Petroski.
The Coming Parts Catastrophe In 3D Printing
There could be a great deal of unexpected problems in coming months for 3D printer manufacturers.
Book of the Week: Normal Accidents
This weekâs selection is âNormal Accidents: Living with High-Risk Technologiesâ by Charles Perrow.
Is A Correction Coming In 3D Printing?
âCorrectionsâ are negative financial events that are usually associated with the stock market, but could a correct occur in 3D printing?
What Is The Spaghetti Detective, And Do I Need One? (Probably)
There might be no stranger name for a 3D print product than the Spaghetti Detective, but itâs not only appropriate, but something that should become popular in 3D printing.
How To Save Your $25K Metal 3D Print From Failure
What happens when an expensive metal 3D print fails and no one is around? The Polysense Solutions sensor will detect and alert additive manufacturing operators in real time.
Book of the Week: To Engineer Is Human
This weekâs selection is âTo Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Designâ by Henry Petroski.
3D Print Learning Series: Concepts
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print concepts.
Mystery 3D Printing Problem: Solved!
At the lab weâve solved a mysterious 3D printing problem that you might also encounter.
Monitoring Your 3D Print for Recovery
The bane of every desktop 3D printer operator is the discovery of a print failure.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures
This weekâs selection is the highly useful â3D Printing Failures: How to Diagnose and Repair All 3D Printing Issuesâ by Sean Aranda and David Feeney.
Another 3D Printer Kickstarter Explodes: Mag ICreatum Suspended
Yes, somehow this problem isnât going away soon: another questionable Kickstarter project to launch a cheap 3D printer has died.
Inevitable: Tiko 3D is Officially âOn Standbyâ
Tiko 3D announced yesterday that theyâve placed the company âon standbyâ, effectively ending their project.