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IT3D Group Offers Hybrid Pellet and Filament Extrusion Across Industrial 3D Printer Line

IT3D Group produces a flexible line of industrial FFF and FGF 3D printers.

Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Surges Past $17M, Redefining Desktop 3D Printing Market

So how has the Snapmaker campaign been going?

UltiMaker Launches S6 and S8 Secure 3D Printers for High-Security Environments

UltiMaker finally introduced the secure version of their flagship 3D printer.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4

Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with operations.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the new BamOur look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with unboxing, assembly and calibration.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1

We’ve been secretly testing the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer for a while, and here are our findings.

Bambu Lab Introduces Single-Nozzle H2S Combo with Large Build Volume and Advanced Features

It’s here: Bambu Lab announced the new H2S 3D printer today.

Creality Releases K2 Pro Combo 3D Printer with Multicolor CFS System

Creality finally released the K2 Pro 3D printer, something we’ve anticipated for a while.

New Yumi C Series 3D Printers Offer Low-Cost Multicolor Printing with Reduced Waste

A new 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Yumi C series.

FibreSeeker 3 Brings Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to the Personal Desktop Market

After several months of waiting, they’ve finally announced FibreSeeker, the first personal continuous carbon fibre 3D printer.

Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro with Expanded Material Support

Surprise! Bambu Lab announced a new 3D printer today, the H2D Pro.

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4

Our test of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality Hi Combo Final Thoughts The Creality Hi Combo was packaged very well for shipping, and the QR code on an inner box flap was… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with print results. This is part three of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality Hi Combo Print Results We finished off the sample coil of hyper filament by going through some typical test prints at a 0.2mm layer… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four-part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Setup and Calibration Initial setup of the printer was very easy, and the touchscreen walked us through all the… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer. This is part one of a four-part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands of desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality is known… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1

Forensic Tracing of 3D Printed Parts to Specific Printers Unlikely to be Practical

A research paper investigated the possibility of identifying the specific 3D printer that was used to produce a given part.

New FreeCAD Plugin by Rahix Adds Optimized FFF 3D Printing Features

Do you use FreeCAD? There’s a plugin you definitely should install.

Stratasys Moves to Differentiate FDM From FFF in New Marketing Strategy

It looks like Stratasys wants to differentiate FDM from FFF.

Chicago Additive’s AMOS High-Speed Desktop 3D Printers After Naval Collaboration

I’m reading about a new line of desktop 3D printers from Chicago Additive, AMOS.

Possible Leak Suggests New Bambu Lab 3D Printer With Larger Build Volume

It’s time to look at yet another possible 3D printer leak.

BCN3D’s Future Uncertain as Investor Group Offers Rescue Package

There has been a development in the BCN3D situation, but it’s still not clear how this will end.

UltiMaker Launches S6 3D Printer With 4X Faster Print Speeds

UltiMaker announced a brand-new 3D printer, the S6.

Why There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Design for Desktop 3D Printers

What should a desktop 3D printer look like?

Thoughts About BCN3D’s Bankruptcy

I’ve been thinking about the news of BCN3D’s bankruptcy. The Barcelona-based company is one of the older operations producing 3D printers. I first saw them years ago with their initial desktop FFF devices. Since then, they have progressively advanced their technology and eventually produced professional and industrial-grade 3D printers. Along the way, they invented a… Continue reading Thoughts About BCN3D’s Bankruptcy

Flashforge To Expand Professional 3D Printer Line With Actively Heated Guider 4 Pro

Flashforge continues to refine its 3D printer product line with the upcoming Guider 4 series.

The ProForge 300 Offers Affordable Multi-Material Toolchanging 3D Printing

There is another tool-changing 3D printer available, the ProForge 300, and it’s an open-source design.

M.A.T. 3D Printer by 3DCeram Offers Multi-Toolhead System for Metal, Ceramic, and Paste Extrusion

I saw a desktop 3D printer that is designed to print both metal and ceramic materials.

Metal and Ceramic FFF 3D Printing Advances With New Materials From The Virtual Foundry

We had a chat with the folks from The Virtual Foundry and learned about their latest metal and ceramic 3D printer filaments.

Rahix Publishes Extensive Guide on Design for FFF 3D Printing

I’ve just run across an incredible online resource for those designing 3D printed parts.

Newcomer Aura3D’s F9 3D Printer for Large-Scale Printing

We had a look at a new large-format FFF 3D printer, the F9 from Aura3D.

Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume

We had a short chat with Pantheon to find out the latest about their powerful professional 3D printers.

Bricklayers Script Enhances 3D Print Strength with Interlocking Wall Geometry

Tenger Technologies has released an update to their Bricklayers slicing script to dramatically increase the strength of 3D printed parts.

Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer

Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at Operations.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1

We were quite excited to test the new Kobra S1 Combo from Anycubic, and we had quite an adventure, as you will see.

ERYONE Enters Print Farm Market with Durable, High-Volume Thinker X400 3D Printer

There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, the ERYONE Thinker X400.

WonderMaker Unveils ZR Ultra: Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printer Set to Disrupt Market

There’s a new toolchanging 3D printer coming soon, the WonderMaker ZR series.

Could Maintenance-Free Filters be the Future for Desktop 3D Printers?

I’m reading about a new method of filtering ultrafine particles from the air.

Sovol Zero 3D Printer Unveiled with High-Speed CoreXY System and Advanced Auto-Leveling

Sovol announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Sovol Zero.

New LulzBot TAZ 8 Features Plate Cooling, Dual Extrusion Options, and US Manufacturing

LulzBot announced a new 3D printer this week: the TAZ 8, and it has one very unique feature.

Bambu Lab Unveils H2D: A High-Precision Hybrid Maker Device Combining 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More

The H2D is here! What is this highly unusual device all about?

Exclusive Interview: Elegoo Co-Founder Kevin Wang on Their 10-Year Journey

It’s Elegoo’s tenth anniversary, so we had a chat with Cofounder Kevin Wang.

Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?

Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?

LOOP 3D Unveils LOOP PRO X+ Turbo: A High-Performance Professional 3D Printer

LOOP 3D announced a new and powerful professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ Turbo 3D printer.

Examining the ‘Largest 3D-Printed Structure’ Guinness Record: Innovation or Marketing?

I received an announcement about a “world’s largest 3D print” and had to take a look at it.

Creality Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching

Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.

UltiMaker Unveils S8: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Advanced Motion Control

UltiMaker has entered the high-speed 3D printing world with their introduction today of the new S8 3D printer.

Compound Dynamics’ RM40: A Massive Enclosed Large-Format 3D Printer

Compound Dynamics introduced a new large-format polymer 3D printer, the RM40.

Desktop 3D Printer Prices Plummet: A Look at the Latest Market Trends

After the price shakeup last week, I thought it was time to review the current pricing of desktop FFF 3D printers to see what’s going on.

New Evidence Highlights Safety Risks of FFF 3D Printing Emissions

There’s some interesting evidence of safety concerns with FFF 3D printing. We post frequently about 3D printing safety, mostly regarding resin 3D printing. That process uses toxic resin that requires special handling to ensure safety. But what about FFF 3D printing? It’s long been known that FFF 3D printing can cause emissions. Two types of… Continue reading New Evidence Highlights Safety Risks of FFF 3D Printing Emissions

Prusa Research Introduces EasyPrint: Mobile-Friendly 3D Print Slicing

Prusa Research introduced a new consumer-friendly feature called “EasyPrint” that marks a significant step for the company.

FilaDryer E2: SUNLU Introduces Industry-Leading 110°C Filament Dryer and Annealer

SUNLU announced a new filament dryer, but this one is a bit different.

Elegoo Massively Disrupts 3D Printing Market with Centauri Carbon Price

Elegoo has finally released the price of their new Centauri Carbon 3D printer, and it is, well, astonishing.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.

Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the brand-new Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.

How Fast Can 3D Printing Really Get?

How fast can a 3D printer be?

Nanoe Launches Affordable Zetasinter 4L Furnace, Expanding Access to Metal 3D Printing

Nanoe has released a product that could change metal 3D printing for many users.

Tumaker’s Modular 3D Printers: FFF and FGF Flexibility in One Platform

Today we’re looking at a Spanish 3D printer manufacturer, Tumaker.

Exploring 3Dock’s Subscription-Based 3D Printing Solution

A German startup company has a unique method of delivering 3D print services: by subscription.

The CFSYS Alpha 450 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer

CFSYS is a new Shanghai-based company that produces a continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.

Creality Launches Soleyin: Affordable Premium 3D Printer Filaments

Creality has launched a new brand: Soleyin. What is it? It’s the brand for a new line of 3D printer filaments produced by Creality. It seems that the company intends to market a wide range of materials through this brand, but they are starting with a PLA product, “Ultra PLA Filament”. The initial batch of… Continue reading Creality Launches Soleyin: Affordable Premium 3D Printer Filaments

Lugo Labs’ H1 is an Efficient Six-Head Toolchanging 3D Printer

I had a look at an interesting toolchanging 3D printer from Lugo Labs. Korea-based Formers Farm has produced 3D printers under the Lugo Labs brand since 2013, and we last saw them in 2019. Recently, they’ve been focusing on 3D printers for the dental industry, but their latest device, the LUGO H1, offers something for… Continue reading Lugo Labs’ H1 is an Efficient Six-Head Toolchanging 3D Printer

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Your Brand-New 3D Printer

So you found a shiny new 3D printer under your Christmas tree. What do you need to know?

BCN3D Prepares for High-Speed Printing Era with Omega I60 Enhancements

BCN3D has been quietly making some interesting moves.

Affordable Kevlar Sheath Mod Increases Print Speed and Accuracy for Bowden 3D Printers

I’m looking at an intriguing upgrade for Bowden 3D printers to increase quality and print speed. Bowden systems are common in the desktop 3D printer market due to their low manufacturing cost. The idea is to put the extruder motor away from the toolhead to reduce the toolhead’s weight. This allows the toolhead to move… Continue reading Affordable Kevlar Sheath Mod Increases Print Speed and Accuracy for Bowden 3D Printers

Co Print Partners with Creality to Bring Affordable Multicolor 3D Printing to Ender-3 V3 Plus

We had a chat with the folks from Co Print about their multicolor 3D print solution.

Flashforge Enters Multicolor Market with AD5X: High-Speed, 4-Color 3D Printing at a Bargain

Flashforge has entered the multicolor desktop 3D printer game with the introduction of their new AD5X device.

Breakthrough Silicone Formula Enables Faster 3D Printing of Complex Geometries

A research paper explores a new formulation for silicone that may affect 3D printing.

Bambu Lab Leak Suggests New H2D 3D Printer with Dual Extrusion and Larger Build Volume

In a possible major leak, a document that might depict an unannounced Bambu Lab 3D printer has appeared.

The UP400 Pro: Tiertime’s Latest High-Speed, High-Temperature 3D Printing Powerhouse

Tiertime is set to release a larger, high-speed 3D printer, the UP400 Pro.

“Blow Extrusion” Nozzle Promises Lightweight and Efficient 3D Prints

I saw a new 3D print nozzle technology that can print tubular extrusions.

Bambu Lab’s Journey from Startup to Industry Leader: An Exclusive with CEO Dr. Ye Tao

We sat down and had a chat with Bambu Lab’s founder and CEO, Dr. Ye Tao.

Filament2 Reinvents Paste 3D Printing with Simple FFF Upgrades

One of the more interesting technologies we saw at Formnext 2024 was from Filament2.

IdeaFormer IR3 V2: Affordable, High-Speed Belt 3D Printing with Enhanced Adhesion and Durability

There’s a new belt 3D printer on the market: the IdeaFormer IR3 V2.

New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision

There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others.

Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday

Anycubic has quite a sale on 3D printers this Black Friday season.

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Our friends at Creality have quite a sale taking place on Black Friday. Black Friday sees plenty of deals for all items, and desktop 3D printers are among the more popular items being purchased. Creality, as the largest producer of desktop 3D printers on the planet, has launched a significant sale on their equipment. Creality… Continue reading Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More