Fraunhofer ICT has developed a versatile printable filament approach that can “foam” in controllable ways.
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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?
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System
At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.
Modix Introduces the Core-Meter: A New Large Format 3D Printer
Modix announced a new large format 3D printer, the Modix Core-Meter.
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.
Fall Frenzy: Pumpkin Spice Filament Returns to 3D Printing
“That time of year” has arrived in the 3D print space.
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.
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.
Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing
I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.
The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features
Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.
Introducing the Syndaver Apogee: A Surprisingly Large-Scale 3D Printer
Let’s take a look at the surprising large-scale 3D printer from Syndaver, Apogee.
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.
Project R3D Debuts Talos Line: High-Speed IDEX 3D Printers for Professionals
Project R3D has released a new set of professional 3D printers, the Talos line.
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.
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.
Why No Desktop SLS Printers Yet? Unraveling the Cost and Complexity
We have consumer-level filament and resin 3D printers, why don’t we have consumer SLS 3D printers?
Terminology Turmoil: FDM, FFF, MEX, and the Quest for Accuracy
The plot thickens regarding the use of “FFF”.
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.
FDM or FFF: What’s the Right Term for 3D Printing?
Another day, another misuse of the term “FDM”.
Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A unique plasma nozzle could revolutionize FFF 3D printing.
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.
Sygnis Secures License for L-FDM: 3D Printing with Liquid Additives
Sygnis has obtained a license to commercialize the L-FDM 3D printing process.
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.
The Changing Landscape of Desktop 3D Printers: New Features Complicate Buying Decisions
Buying a desktop FFF 3D printer is getting a lot more complex these days.
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.
BCN3D Unveils the Omega I60: A High Speed IDEX 3D Printer
BCN3D announced new and rather interesting production FFF 3D printer, the Omega I60.
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.
Choosing the Perfect Colors for Your 3D Prints: Introducing FilamentColors.xyz
A new service hopes to help you select 3D print colors.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge
This week’s selection is “3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge: 7 Days To Your First 3D Print” by Benjamin Spahic.
Eliminating Ringing in 3D Prints: Ulendo’s Innovative Software Solution
We had a chat with the nice folks from Ulendo.
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.
ELEGOO Unveils Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 Series: High Resolution and High Speed 3D Printing
ELEGOO is making waves with the announcement of their newest 3D printer models: the Saturn 3 series and Neptune 4 series.
UltiMaker Unveils Method XL: A New 3D Printer with Impressive Build Volume
UltiMaker has released a new 3D printer, the Method XL.
Taking a Closer Look at Flashforge’s Latest Professional 3D Printers
We had a look at Flashforge’s latest professional 3D printers, the Creator 4 and Guider 3.
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.
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.
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.
Creality Expands Product Line: New 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, and Footwear Extruder
On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.
A Blast from the Past: Discovering an Ancient 3D Printer in a Modern Workshop
I encountered what I thought to be a rather ancient 3D printer last week.
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.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 17, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Original Prusa XL 3D Printer Now Shipping After Years of Development
Prusa Research finally shipped the Original Prusa XL 3D printer, but this is far more than just a printer launch.
Tractus3D’s T3500SE: The Tallest Delta 3D Printer on the Market?
Tractus3D offers what is likely the tallest delta 3D printer I’ve ever seen: the T3500SE.
What Can Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D Printing Process Produce?
Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printing process can produce incredibly strong parts.
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 3
Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer ends with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 2
Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations .
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been testing a LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer for the last few months.
Introducing the UltiMaker S7: A Notable Upgrade from the S5
UltiMaker announced a new 3D printer, the UltiMaker S7.
Essentium’s HSE 240 HT: The Easy-to-Install High Temperature 3D Printer
Essentium expects to launch a new high temperature 3D printer later this year, but there’s an interesting difference with this device.
A Look at the UP600 3D Printer from Tiertime: Features, Benefits, and More
We had a look at Tiertime’s biggest 3D printer, the UP600.
Loop 3D’s Pro X+ 3D Printer: Automated Filament Handling for Low-Volume Production
I had a look at Loop 3D’s new Loop Pro X+ 3D printer.
Mango3D Introduces Lychee Slicer V5.0: FFF Printing Now Supported!
Mango3D announced V5.0 of the Lychee Slicer, but with a huge surprise: it handles FFF printing as well as resin 3D printing!
We Told You So: Simplify3D 5.0 Released After Multi-Year Delay
Finally, after an extremely long wait, Simplify3D version 5.0 has been released today.
When a Leading Designer Uses a 3D Printer
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate review the use of personal 3D printing by a noted designer.
Revolutionary Six-Filament Extrusion Solution from Multec
I had the opportunity to check out Multec’s amazing six-filament extrusion solution.
Design of the Week: Giant Disinfectant Bottle
This week’s selection is the Giant Disinfectant Bottle by Modix.
INTAMSYS Launches Desktop High Temperature 3D Printer
INTAMSYS launched a new desktop 3D printer that can operate at high temperatures.
This 3D Printer Hot End Needs No Fan
I had a look at Slice Engineering’s highly unusual Mosquito Conduct hot end, and was surprised to find it doesn’t need a fan.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
Creality Announces Dramatic Price Reductions: US$99 3D Printers
Creality announced a series of dramatic price discounts on 3D printers for their Black Friday sale period, some of which are unprecedented in the industry.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews, 2022 Edition
An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.
Voxelab Announces High-Speed, High-Temperature Desktop 3D Printer
Voxelab announced the Aquila D1, a much more powerful FFF desktop 3D printer.
Eight Certain Signs a 3D Printer is Crap
Is there an easy way to tell whether a 3D printer is not for you? Yes, there are several.
FDM vs FFF
What’s the difference between “FDM” and “FFF” anyway?
Eight Dumbest 3D Printing Mistakes
You’ve probably done them all: the eight dumbest 3D printing mistakes — FFF edition.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Kingroon KP5L 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 2
Our lab test of the Kingroon KP5L continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab has been quite busy lately, and this time we’re looking at the Kingroon KPL5 3D printer.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 3
Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and our final thoughts.