Slice Engineering has secured a European patent covering an FFF hotend design that simplifies the heatbreak.
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University Of Bath Patent Automates 3D Printing Setup
The University of Bath has filed a patent for automated material calibration on FFF systems.
Study Examines Rapidly Deployable 3D Printed Biosensors
Researchers have shown that one common FFF material may be a much better foundation for rapidly deployable biosensors.
New Startup Targets Military Market With Secure, US-Made 3D Printers
There’s a brand-new US-based 3D printer manufacturer.
BigRep’s ONE.5X Industrial 3D Printer
Today we’re taking a look at the upcoming BigRep ONE.5X industrial 3D printer.
Vibration Assisted FFF Makes Stronger PLA Parts
A new paper investigates whether vibration assisted filament extrusion can make PLA prints stronger where it matters most: between layers.
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
We conclude our look at the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series. Please read parts one and two. Kobra 4 Combo Print Results We grouped several of our standard test prints together into one large print job – cylindricity test, knurling nut… Continue reading Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
We continue our review of the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Anycubic Kobra 4 desktop FFF 3D printer this week.
Researchers Test Light Guided Responsive 3D Printing
A research team has demonstrated an extrusion 3D printing workflow that changes its growth direction in response to live light sensing.
Flashforge Patents Swappable FFF Toolheads
Flashforge appears to be thinking about a different way to handle multiple toolheads on desktop FFF 3D printers.
3DEO and Fusion3 Shut Down as Two US 3D Printing Companies Enter Liquidation
Two notable USA-based 3D printing companies have apparently shut down.
The Kare S1 Is An Affordable High-Temperature 3D Printer, But Can They Deliver?
A new 3D printer on Kickstarter is able to print metal filament.
Hanin Patent Makes Toolhead Filament Cutters Safer
Xiamen Hanin has patented a modular filament cutting mechanism intended to make automated material changes safer and easier to maintain.
Soy Hull Fiber PLA Filament Faces FFF Test
A new research paper examines whether soy hull fiber and PLA filament is workable for FFF 3D printing.
Firewall3D Watches Printer Hardware for Firmware Tampering
A proposed hardware firewall could independently catch a 3D printer behaving differently from its GCODE.
Patent Proposes Self Retracting FFF Nozzle Guard
A newly published Chinese patent proposes an unusually elaborate way to protect an FFF 3D printer nozzle when the machine is idle.
Tougher Elastomers On The Way
Researchers have found a way to make flexible 3D material far more durable.
The Funbox, a Kid-Focused Desktop 3D Printer
Hong Kong-based Ugee announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer specifically designed for kids: the Funbox.
Kentstrapper Unveils Mille Large-Format FFF 3D Printer with 1-Cubic-Metre Build Volume
Kentstrapper announced a massive new FFF system, the Mille.
Hands on with the Sunlu AMS Lite Heater
We were able to test SUNLU’s new Bambu Lab A1 accessory: the AMS Lite Heater.
Crawling 3D Printer Patent Targets Large FFF Parts
A Chinese patent application describes a crawling FFF 3D printer that can print beyond a fixed build volume.
FlashForge Patent Describes a Method for Smoother Toolhead Docking
FlashForge has patented a new way to make detachable FFF toolheads dock more reliably.
Support-Free Horizontal FFF Overhangs with Wave-Based Toolpaths
Researchers have shown a way to 3D print horizontal FFF overhangs without supports.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer concludes with Operations and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 2
We’re testing the Bambu Lab A2L large 3D printer today, here doing at unboxing, assembly, calibration and software.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 1
Bambu Lab suddenly announced the large A2L 3D printer, and we had a chance to give it a test.
Low Cost FFF Digital Twins From In Situ Imaging
Researchers demonstrated a low cost, camera driven way to build a high resolution digital twin of every FFF print layer.
Elegoo Launches Centauri 2 Series
Elegoo suddenly announced a new series of desktop FFF 3D printers, the Centauri 2.
Sovol’s M1D IDEX 3D Printer has Waste-Free Seven-Color Capability
Sovol’s new M1D desktop FFF 3D printer is a bit different.
Hands on with PLA Pure
We’ve been quietly testing Bambu Lab’s new PLA Pure filament.
Chinese Patent Targets Cleaner Multi Nozzle Composite Printing
A Chinese patent application describes a multi nozzle composite 3D printer that tries to fix what happens when hot material is left in a nozzle.
Patent For Smarter FFF Failure Recovery
A Chinese patent application describes a way to make FFF printers recover more intelligently from nozzle clogs and filament breaks.
Lightmake Introduces L4 System Combining Four Active Print Heads in a Single FFF 3D Printer
Startup company Lightmake proposes a new form of waste-free FFF 3D printing.
Researchers Optimize Multi-Head FFF Bonding
A new study examines how to make multiple FFF printheads build the same part without creating weak seams — a critical step toward “collective” printing.
Chinese Patent Describes Adjustable FFF Nozzle
A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles.
Patent Suggests Low Cost Automated Part Removal
A new German patent application proposes a simpler way to automate part removal in 3D printers: use the motion system already inside the machine.
NeoSander Launches With Precision Sanding Features for Complex 3D Printed Parts
Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that.
Interpretable FFF Model Predicts Print Time And Filament
A team has proposed an interpretable machine learning approach that predicts print time and filament use for FFF, potentially sharpening quotes, schedules, and configuration decisions before you slice.
TOP.E To Launch Large, Enclosed 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer
A new five-axis FFF 3D printer is set to appear on Kickstarter soon.
ELEGOO Develops Faster FFF Nozzle Switching System
A new ELEGOO patent application describes a mechanical approach to making multi nozzle FFF 3D printers easier to set up and switch.
Chemnitz Team Uses AI To Control FFF Flow
Chemnitz researchers just showed a low cost, vision and AI approach that models and controls Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) extrusion to improve accuracy without endless slicer tweaks.
Prusa Open-Sources ColorMix For Dozens Of Tones
Prusa Research has added an open-source “ColorMix” workflow to PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint that can turn a handful of loaded filaments into dozens of visible color tones.
Bambu Lab Unveils A2L Large-Format Desktop 3D Printer
Bambu Lab announced a new and larger desktop FFF 3D printer, the A2L.
Creality Reveals KliTek Nozzle-Swapping System
Creality has joined the no-waste 3D printing club with the surprise announcement of “KliTek”.
Study Flags FFF Filament Uniformity For Electrodes
A new study digs into how Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) changes the performance of carbon-loaded plastics used as 3D printed electrodes.
Where Are Those 3D Printed ABS Fumes Going?
A Reddit photo showing heavy residue collected after more than 3,000 hours of ABS printing is a vivid reminder that printer emissions are a serious issue.
Bosch Patent Targets Hotter FFF Nozzle Control
Bosch has filed a German patent application for a 3D printer printhead with a heated ring around the nozzle.
UltiMaker Launches Factor 4 Plus for Industrial Manufacturing
UltiMaker announced a new professional 3D printer, the UltiMaker Factor 4 Plus.
New Prusa Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Nozzle Starts
A new Czech patent application from Prusa Development describes a new way to clean dirty nozzles.
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Our review of the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade concludes with operations, software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade Operations Elegoo supplied some pre-sliced sample GCODE files to test out the CANVAS, so we copied one… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade continues with unboxing, assembly, setup and calibration. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. CANVAS Upgrade Unboxing and Assembly The CANVAS upgrade for the CC1 ships in a modestly sized cardboard box approximately 44cm x 30cm x 15cm… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
We’ve been testing the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. CANVAS Upgrade Background Founded back in 2015 in China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Elegoo have been busy designing and manufacturing many different models of resin & FFF printers. The Centauri Carbon was… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
Study Maps FFF Tolerances Across Scale, Infill, Materials
A new study delivers a tolerance catalog for FFF parts and shows why scaling STL files can hurt inclined feature accuracy.
Flashforge and Meshy Partnership Streamlines AI-Generated Multicolor 3D Printing Workflow
This is interesting: Meshy is partnering with Flashforge.
Prusa Expands Into Aerospace Applications With New Space-Ready 3D Printing Material
Prusa Research has just released a new filament product designed for use in space.
AI Post-Slicing GCODE Lowers FFF Material Use
A new research paper shows AI and curvature-aware post-slicing can cut FFF material use by about a quarter without touching CAD or the slicer.
Researchers Map Speed To Resonance In Desktop FFF Printers
A new open-access paper proposes a verifiable mapping between toolhead speed and vibration frequency on desktop FFF machines, aiming to make input shaping easier and improve high-speed print quality by targeting mechanical resonances more directly.
LOOP 3D Teases Production-Focused Upgrade
LOOP 3D announced a new 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2.
UltiMaker Enhances S6 and S8 Performance
UltiMaker just announced some interesting upgrades for their S6 and S8 3D printers.
Self Heating Composite Filaments Could Simplify AM
A new Dalian University of Technology patent proposes heating fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament from the inside instead of heating it with a conventional hot end.
PrintDry Launches PRO4 Filament Dryer With Modular Design and High-Temperature Capability
PrintDry has launched their latest 3D printer filament drying system, the PRO4.
The Modix MAMA-1000 Combines Pellet and Filament Printing in Compact Large-Format System
Modix announced a new, large-format 3D printer, the MAMA-1000.
3D Printer Noise May Become Speed Aware
A new Chinese patent application by Anycubic proposes tuning 3D printer noise reduction by speed range.
Elegoo Releases Affordable CANVAS Kit for Multicolor Upgrade on Centauri 3D Printers
Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer.
Prime3D Enables Full-Color Images in FFF 3D Printing
Is it possible to 3D print full-colour images with filament? Apparently, it is now.
Elegoo Raises Additional $70M in B+ Round
Elegoo has raised even more cash.
Prusa Opens Orders for INDX Waste-Free 3D Printing Upgrade
Prusa Research has finally opened up orders for their INDX system today.
DualCore 3D Printer Combines IDEX Architecture With Simultaneous Dual-Toolhead Printing
A new Kickstarter launch has a 3D printer with several never-seen-before innovations.
Secret Decentralized 3D Printing Networks Supply Drone Parts to Ukraine at Scale
I’m reading a fascinating glimpse into a hidden world of military manufacturing using desktop 3D printers.
Bambu Lab Launches X2D 3D Printer With Dual Nozzles and Heated Chamber
The rumours seem to be true: Bambu Lab just announced a new desktop FFF device, the X2D.
Southeastern Researchers Demo Support-Free Five-Axis Robotic FFF
Researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University demonstrated a six axis robotic FFF approach that uses non planar slicing and five axis paths to print support free parts.
Sovol 3D Printer Teaser Suggests Large-Format Multi-Color Printing System
Sovol could be the next company to release a multimaterial desktop 3D printer.
New Review Clarifies FFF Parameters And Performance
A new research survey examined which FFF settings, materials and controls truly matter for the best part performance.
Vitamin E Enhanced PLA Filaments For 3D Printing
Researchers report on PLA filaments infused with vitamin E and their behavior in FFF printing.
Starwise Additive’s Cosmic Slicer Tunes Prints By Zodiac
A new slicer startup thinks your failed Benchy may be a Virgo problem.
Bambu Lab Discontinues Flagship X1 Series
Bambu Lab has made it official: the X1 series is now officially retired.
Hyperion Patent Splits Extrusion From Motion System
A new patent from Australia-based Hyperion Systems proposes a different way to build large format extrusion systems without dragging a heavy hot end around the machine.
Creality Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Material Changes
Creality appears to be patenting a small but potentially useful fix for one of desktop FFF’s most annoying recurring chores.
MOVA Launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System
Today MOVA officially launched a new, 12-color desktop 3D printer, the AtomForm Palette 300.
New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments
Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.
New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing
A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.
$42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to the Bottom”
There’s a new lowest-cost desktop 3D printer that costs only US$42.
Vision Transformers Boost Real Time FFF Quality Monitoring
Researchers propose a Vision Transformer approach that detects FFF surface defects in real time with on-demand explainability.
Sticky by Design: The 8 Tactics 3D Printer Manufacturers Use to Retain Customers
How do desktop 3D printer manufacturers make their products “sticky”?
Breaking the $99 Barrier in 3D Printing
Could we soon see a “real” 3D printer priced less than US$100?
Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo
Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.
Flashforge’s Hidden Filament Cutter Reclaims FFF Build Area
A newly published patent from Flashforge describes a filament cutting mechanism that stays out of the build area until the instant it is needed.
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
My review of the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series; please read parts one and two. Anycubic Kobra X Software It is time to add the Anycubic app to my phone and desktop slicer to… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
My look at the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic continues with setup, calibration and operations. This is part two of a three-part series; please read parts one and three. Anycubic Kobra X Setup and Calibration The first thing to do after powering up the Kobra X is to bind it to your Anycubic… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
I was able to try out the brand new Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic. This is part one of a three-part series; please read parts two and three. Anycubic Kobra X Background Anycubic is a well-known major manufacturer of high-performance desktop 3D printers and accessories, both using filament and resin materials. Their strategy… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
Researchers 3D Print Plug And Play Electrochemical Device
A research team unveiled MICRO, a one step multimaterial 3D printed electrochemical device designed for on site analysis and drug screening.
Patent Proposes Lights Out Implant 3D Printing
A new patent filing describes an AI driven 3D printer that could automate patient specific implant production with minimal human touch time.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion Targets 3D Print Faults
Researchers have proposed a multimodal sensor fusion approach to AI-based fault detection in 3D printing, aiming to push AM monitoring closer to reliable, Industry 4.0 operation.
Dyze Design Patents Modular Motion Control For AM
Dyze Design has filed a patent application that reads like a blueprint for turning a 3D printer into a data driven, self aware machine tool.