Changing filament in a multimaterial FFF printer usually means pushing the new material through the old hotend until the previous material is gone. A Chinese patent proposes a different solution: leave the extruder in place and swap the hotend underneath it.
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AtomForm Patent Reveals Palette 300 Nozzle Carousel Details
Earlier this year we wrote about the unusual AtomForm Palette 300 and its 12-nozzle swapping system. Now a newly granted patent gives us a much better look at how part of that system works.
E3D Unveils ObXiDian 500 Hot End With 500°C Rating and 5× Harder Coating
E3D announced what might be the most powerful hot end on the market: the ObXiDian 500.
Tool Changing vs. Hot-End Swapping: The Battle for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing
The desktop 3D print world seems to be converging on two technology approaches. Which will win?
Beyond Waste Reduction: Tool-Changing 3D Printers Could Enable Hidden Advantages
Everyone’s excited about waste-free 3D printing, but there’s another advantage that’s even better.
Bambu Lab Suddenly Unveils Vortek, an Induction Extrusion System with No Purge Waste
Surprise! Bambu Lab suddenly announced an entirely new extrusion system, Vortek, that does not poop!
Slice Engineering’s Unusual 2.4mm Nozzle for High-Flow 3D Printing
A 2.4mm FFF 3D printer nozzle? It turns out it’s much more than that.
Chube Hot Ends Deliver Enhanced Heating Performance for V6-Compatible 3D Printers
I saw a new high-flow, high-heat hot end series, the Chube.
E3D Expands Compatibility with Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Creality 3D Printers
E3D is going deep with upgrades for popular desktop 3D printers.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2
Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.
Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material
News from E3D and Bambu Lab: they’ve collaborated on a new high performance hot end, the E3D x DiamondBack, and there’s a new material to print with it.
Dyze Design’s Pulsar Atom and Zephyr Hot Ends for High Flow 3D Printing
Dyze Design has two very interesting hot ends that address different needs.
AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly
Researchers have developed an unusual “adaptive nozzle” for 3D printing.
FAME 3D Launches Powerful ‘Galaxy’ Series Toolheads for LulzBot 3D Printers
FAME 3D announced new and very powerful toolheads for their LulzBot 3D printers.
E3D and Bambu Lab Collaboration Elevates 3D Printer Performance with New Upgrade Kit
The Bambu Lab ecosystem is expanding with other suppliers.
Co Print’s ChromaPad: Multi-Color 3D Printing with 20 Filament Choices
Co Print announced “Series II”, a significant upgrade of their high speed multicolor 3D printing system.
Enhancing 3D Print Flow Rates: Meet the Mosquito Prime by Slice Engineering
Slice Engineering has released a powerful new professional-grade hot end, the Mosquito Prime.
Meet the High Flow Revo Hot End: E3D’s Solution for Faster, More Reliable 3D Printing
E3D finally released their high-flow Revo hot end the other week, and it should make life easier for certain types of 3D printers.
E3D’s Revo Hot End Gaining Momentum
The Revo is catching on.
What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer Nozzle
What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?
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.
No Cooling Fan: Plasmics’ Revolutionary Induction-Heated Hot End
Plasmics launched a hot end with an entirely new heating concept: induction.
E3D’s Revo Rolls Along
E3D has been making progress with their updated product set.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Nozzle Ever?
A new nozzle for FFF 3D printers has been announced by fibtip, and it seems to have all the right characteristics.
What’s New At Hotends.com?
I spoke with Nick Stratton, the fellow behind Hotends.com about their recent activities.
The Revo Is Revealed
E3D-Online published a revealing video showing many more details and capabilities of their new Revo system.
Fusion3 Announces New “EDGE” Professional 3D Printer
After considerable development, Fusion3 announced their new EDGE 3D printer.
Interesting 3D Printer Add-Ons From Modix
Modix announced two interesting new add-ons for their large-format 3D printers.
Are You Ready For E3D’s Revo?
E3D-Online’s new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.
Does 3D Printer Nozzle Quality Affect Results?
I’m reading an interesting Twitter thread where two 3D printer nozzles are compared for quality.
The Origin And Current State Of Slice Engineering
I had a chat with Slice Engineering’s Daniel Barousse.
Creality 3D Printer Operators Rejoice: Powerful Extrusion Upgrades Available
Bondtech and Slice Engineering announced the immediate availability of a series of upgrades designed for most of the Creality line of 3D printers.
Return Of The Pico Hybrid, Part II
Well, it seems the Pico Hybrid has finally made it!
More On That Plastic Repellent Paint Option
We found out a lot more about Slice Engineering’s new plastic repellent paint.
Don’t Forget The Dangers Of PTFE
PTFE is commonly used material in 3D printer construction, but did you know it poses some danger?
LulzBot Adds 1.75mm Filament Support
We’ve just heard that FAME 3D, the new owners of LulzBot, have made a deal to provide 1.75mm filament support for LulzBot 3D printers.
Is Your 3D Printer Killing You Slowly?
I’ve become aware of a potential issue that some readers may not know about: PFTE toxicity.
Pico Hybrid Hot End Arrives!
Metaform is about to launch a very powerful hybrid 3D printer hot end that is not only very tiny, but can 3D print both flexible and higher temperature materials.
The Copperhead 3D Printer Hot End
Slice Engineering has developed a new, highly efficient hot end that could be very suitable for use in high temperature 3D printing applications.
Design of the Week: Giant Hot End
Have you ever wondered what is inside a 3D printer hot end? How does it soften plastic filament? This breakaway 3D model shows you how.
What’s In E3D-Online’s Mystery Boxes?
E3D-Online produces some of the highest-quality 3D printer components used in the industry, and now you can obtain a batch of them at very low cost.
E3D-Online’s Origin Story
We had a chat with E3D-Online co-founder Sanjay Mortimer to find out more about the company.
The ZCatch Nozzle Removal Tool
The ZCatch nozzle removal tool should be a tool found in every 3D printer operator’s toolbox.
Direct Drive Upgrade Available for CR-10S
There’s a new upgrade available for the popular CR-10S desktop 3D printer from Creality.
The Strange Tale of B3 Innovations Ends In Dipping Sauce
Many 3D printing startups have failed, but none in quite the way that B3 Innovations has just announced.
Could This Be The Future Of High-Temperature 3D Printer Nozzles?
I’m reading a scientific paper describing research on new high-entropy, high-hardness metal carbides and wondering how they could be used in 3D printing.
An Airbrush-Style 3D Printer Nozzle?
There may be a far better way to 3D print small, finely detailed objects.