A new Kickstarter launch has a 3D printer with several never-seen-before innovations.
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Metal 1.0 Kickstarter Promises Low-Cost Desktop LPBF Metal 3D Printing
An interesting Kickstarter campaign has launched a desktop metal 3D printer, the Metal 1.0.
Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?
Could this new device be the first desktop 5-axis 3D printer?
Platform Auto-Replacing System for 3D Printers Draws Little Interest
There’s a very curious 3D print Kickstarter running now, FlyingBear APS.
Red Flags Suggest Caution for the K-100 SLS 3D Printer Launch
Surprise! There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, but this one uses SLS, not FFF.
ExtrudeX, a Low-Cost, DIY Filament Extruder for 3D Print Waste
A new desktop filament extruder has appeared on Kickstarter.
Liquid Blade 3D Converts Old 3D Printers Into Metal Etching and Cutting Machines
A new project offers a way to make use of that old 3D printer you’re no longer using.
Filament Cooler” Kickstarter Promises to Chill 3D Printing Filament After Drying — But Why?
Cooling your filament? What’s that all about?
FibreSeek Reveals $2,399 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Price
Fibreseeker has revealed more details about their price-breaking continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print world. Today that market is dominated by desktop machines that can print in multiple colors using a filament swapping accessory. That works well, except… Continue reading Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Split3r Launches as Low-Cost Alternative to Luban for Large-Scale 3D Printing
There’s a new software option to enable 3D printing of very large objects.
Market Endorses Affordable Toolchangers with Snapmaker’s U1’s Record-Breaking 3D Printer Launch
It seems the market has spoken about toolchanging 3D printers.
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.
Snapmaker Launches U1: Affordable Toolchanger 3D Printer Aimed at Reducing Filament Waste
Today is the day Snapmaker’s U1 3D printer goes live on Kickstarter.
Only Games and Shop3D.io Produce Over 1M 3D Printed Parts in Three Months
The acquisition of 3DC by MyMiniFactory is paying off.
SALTGATOR Offers Fast Part Production Using 3D Printed Molds and Soft Gel Materials
The SALTGATOR is not a 3D printer, but it’s something 3D printer operators might consider.
Why Bambu Lab Introduced Crowdfunding on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab’s new crowdfunding feature offers a lot of potential for makers, but why introduce it?
Snapmaker U1 Launches at $679, Bringing Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printing to Hobbyists
After only a couple of weeks, Snapmaker has set the pricing for their low-cost toolchanging 3D printer, the U1.
Ankermake M5C Disappears from Website, Signaling End of Anker’s 3D Printing Venture
Another 3D printer manufacturer seems to have exited the business.
Snapmaker Unveils U1 Tool-Changing 3D Printer Ahead of Summer Kickstarter Launch
Snapmaker announced a new tool-changing 3D printer, the U1. The company has been producing 3D printers for quite a few years, having started with a massive Kickstarter campaign for their multifunctional Snapmaker Original system. Their current flagship device, the Snapmaker Artisan, is a 3-in-1 multifunction device. The new U1 is not. It’s a tool-changing FFF… Continue reading Snapmaker Unveils U1 Tool-Changing 3D Printer Ahead of Summer Kickstarter Launch
PaintStation Offers Enclosed, Filtered Workspace for Precision Painting of 3D Printed Models
A new project on Kickstarter should be of interest to anyone printing gaming parts: PaintStation.
3D Printer Kickstarters Decline as Market Maturity Demands Niche Innovation
Kickstarters used to be the place where you could find new 3D printers. Is that still the case?
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.
Can the PETFusion 2.0 Truly Deliver DIY Filament Production from PET Bottles?
A new Kickstarter project hopes to enable home production of 3D printer filament from recyclable bottles.
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.
Is SwiftShape the Next Big Thing in Desktop Fabrication? Is it a 3D Printer?
A new Kickstarter project offering a multifunction 3D printer seems to be succeeding.
Hanboost C1: The Ultrasonic Tool Every 3D Printer Operator Needs
A new Kickstarter project should be of considerable interest to 3D printer operators.
Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled
Formlabs has acquired Micronics: what does this mean for desktop SLS 3D printing?
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
Phrozen Unveils Pricing for the New Arco 3D Printer: Lower than Bambu Lab
Phrozen has unveiled more details about the pricing of their upcoming Arco FFF 3D printer.
Unlocking Material Mysteries: Slant 3D’s Ambitious Testing Lab on Kickstarter
Slant 3D has launched an unusual Kickstarter campaign.
The Athena mSLA Resin 3D Printer: Intelligent Printing Using Force Detection
A new “intelligent” 3D printer has been launched on Kickstarter.
Introducing PrintStation MK2: A Safer Approach to Resin 3D Printing
A new furniture option is set to shake up the resin 3D printer world.
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.
Personalized Gaming Gear: Formify Launches Custom 3D Printed Gaming Mouse
Formify has introduced a new service that allows customers to order customized 3D printed gaming mice tailored to their hand.
Don’t Make the Same Mistake: What Went Wrong with the Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter
The Plybot project has been silent for months and its backers are angry, seeking refunds that may never come.
Controversy Mounts Over Stalled Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter Campaign
Controversy is rising over a stalled Kickstarter campaign.
RePPA: A Game Changer for Resin 3D Printer Post-Processing and IPA Recycling
A company has launched an accessory to post process resin 3D prints and recycle the solvent!
How To Supercharge Your Prusa MINI 3D Printer
A new Kickstarter project hopes to make Prusa MINI 3D printers a great deal better.
3D Printer Campaigns On Kickstarter Rise Again?
A surprising thing is happening on Kickstarter: tons of money for 3D printers.
All In One Resin 3D Printer Post Processing Device Coming?
An intriguing post online suggests the development of an end-to-end post processing resin 3D printing device is underway.
Kickstarter Refunds 3D Scanner Contributions
According to a court document, Kickstarter will begin refunding backers of Creality’s latest 3D scanner project.
More Questions About The Anker M5 3D Printer
More questions arise about the new Anker M5 3D printer, even before it ships.
A Removable Plate For Resin 3D Printers?
Wait, a removable plate for resin 3D printers?
Anker Launches Desktop 3D Printer, But We Have Questions
Anker launched their first 3D printer, the M5, on Kickstarter.
Artec 3D Launches Intellectual Property Lawsuit
News broke about a lawsuit filed by Artec 3D regarding the intellectual property of their software suite.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 3
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with post-scan processing and our summary.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 2
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with turntable and handheld modes and software.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 1
We were able to obtain a CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality and performed some testing.
PowerBelt’s TinyBelt 3D Printer To Launch Soon
PowerBelt3D is set to release a very low-cost belt 3D printer, the TinyBelt.
Who Wants a Voice Controlled 3D Printer?
A new project will launch a voice controlled 3D printer.
The Incredible Infinity3D Hybrid Belt 3D Printer
I haven’t seen this before: a 3D printer that uses a moving belt — except when it doesn’t.
Tupel 3D Adds Powerful, Low Cost Dental 3D Scanner
Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.
New 3D Print Material: Oranges
A new 3D print material made from oranges has been used in an artistic project.
Oh No: The End Of The ONO 3D Printer
One of Kickstarter’s more notorious 3D printing campaigns has finally called it quits.
The PrintDry Vacuum-Sealed Filament Storage System
PrintDry announced a new filament storage system that’s powered by automated vacuum technology.
The Jadelabo J1 IDEX 3D Printer
A new IDEX 3D printer has been released on Kickstarter, the J1 from Jadelabo.
Satori Launches New VL2800 3D Printer on Kickstarter
3D printer startup Satori launched their new flagship 3D printer, the VL2800 on Kickstarter today.
Design of the Week: SongBird Turntable
This week’s selection is the 3D printed SongBird turntable by Frame Theory 3D.
Some Questions About The PolySmoother
I’m looking at a new and wildly successful Kickstarter for something called the “PolySmoother”, which they say is “an extremely convenient tool for polishing 3D prints”.
3Dfeedy: Another Way To Perform Multi-Material 3D Printing
A new Kickstarter project offers a different kind of 3D printer multi-material upgrade.
Creality’s CR-30 Launch Succeeds, But Fails To Reach Open Source Milestone
Creality’s second Kickstarter campaign ended earlier today and there’s good news and bad news.
Meet IBEE, UNIZ’s Latest Consumer 3D Printer
UNIZ announced a new consumer-level 3D printer, the IBEE.
The Reason Why Creality’s Belt 3D Printer Is Important
There’s a reason why Creality’s CR-30 belt 3D printer needs attention.
Creality Launches Second Kickstarter Campaign With Revolutionary 3D Printer
Creality launched what could be their largest crowdfunded product ever, the 3DPrintMill.
iFactory3D Launches Low-Cost Belt 3D Printer
German startup iFactory has now launched their inexpensive belt 3D printer on Kickstarter.
Longer Launches The High-Resolution Orange 4K SLA 3D Printer
This week Longer launched its latest 3D printer, the Orange 4K, on Kickstarter.
A Reader Checks Out The Powerbelt3D Zero 3D Printer Kit
One of our technical readers took a deep dive into the new Powerbelt3D Zero 3D printer kit.
Low-Cost Independent Extruders: The JGMaker Artist-D Launches
The new JGMaker Artist-D desktop 3D printer launches this week, and it is quite a bit different from other low-cost 3D printers.
Stacker Announces New, Smaller 3D Printer
Stacker announced the F1, a desktop 3D printer that is quite a bit smaller than their previous models.
Are 3D Printer Kickstarters Changing Into Something New?
Crowdfunding ventures for 3D printers seem to have transformed significantly in the past few years, and a recent event is the first of many to come.
A $59 3D Printer?
The 3DFORT is an ultra-low-cost desktop 3D printer on Kickstarter. We have some thoughts on this development.
Incredible 3D Printed “Visible Man” Available Through Full Color 3D Technology
Mimaki’s powerful full color texture 3D printers are being used to 3D print mass quantities of customized artwork for consumers.
The D3D-s 3D Jewelry Scanner Offers High Resolution of Complex 3D Models
Need an ultra-high-resolution tabletop 3D scanner? One great option could be the new D3D-s device that’s now available on Kickstarter.
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.
The Curious IVI 3D Printer
I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.
Rethinking Helmets
Helmets are imperative for head protection — but only when they work.
Kickstarter Launches 3D Print Test, But That’s Only Part Of The Story
Kickstarter announced a new set of tests for 3D printers that appear on their site.
The Proforge 2 Desktop 3D Printer
A new 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Proforge 2 and 2S.
Big Controversy With The ONO Smartphone 3D Printer Project
Another crowdfunded 3D printer project seems to be undergoing some controversy.
Duplicate Kickstarter Detected
Apologies to our readers: yesterday we posted a story regarding a project that appears to be a duplicate!
Recent Kickstarter 3D Printer Successes
There’s been lots of bad news regarding inexpensive 3D printers appearing on Kickstarter, but there have been some successes, at least from the funding standpoint.
Is Kickstarter’s New Program Eliminating Frauds? Not At All
Kickstarter announced a new program to assist projects to successfully launch products, including desktop 3D printers. But will it help the situation at all?
Another 3D Printer Kickstarter Explodes: Mag ICreatum Suspended
Yes, somehow this problem isn’t going away soon: another questionable Kickstarter project to launch a cheap 3D printer has died.
Tiko 3D Buyers to be Rescued by M3D?
Earlier today we wrote on the ill-fated Tiko 3D project, which went into “hibernation” yesterday. Now we find that M3D wants to help.
Avoiding Crowdfunding Fizzles: A Checklist
Recently there have been numerous and spectacular 3D printing failures. Can they be avoided?
Controversial NexD1 Project Suspended by Kickstarter
To the surprise of few, the highly controversial NexD1 desktop 3D printer project was suspended permanently by Kickstarter last night.
Pirate3D’s Booty
Pirate3D’s crowdfunded launch of their inexpensive Buccaneer personal 3D printer was a success mere minutes after it opened, but how did it end? Their campaign ended as one of the most successful 3D print launches in history. They achieved USD$1,438,765 of their now-modest-seeming USD$100K goal. Formlabs still holds the record for the biggest crowdfunded… Continue reading Pirate3D’s Booty
The EZ3D Desktop Printer
Another 3D printer project is listed on Kickstarter: The EZ3D Desktop Printer. The project expires today and unfortunately it appears that it will not achieve its fundraising goal of USD$25,000, having raised only about half of that. Nevertheless this printer has some interesting features that we thought we’d point out. The EZ3D surprisingly… Continue reading The EZ3D Desktop Printer
The RigidBot 3D Printer
Another 3D printer startup has shown up on Kickstarter: The RigidBot by Michael Lundwall of Utah. As there are so many small 3D printer startups recently, any new entrants must distinguish themselves from the rest of the pack. How does RigidBot do that? They have a couple of interesting advantages, one being expandability. They… Continue reading The RigidBot 3D Printer
The B9Creator Returns
Readers may recall the hugely successful B9Creator 3D printer kit Kickstarter project last year: it raised a ridiculous USD$513,422 to develop a revolutionary personal 3D printer based on photo-cured resin technology. The project was obviously successful and a number of “version 1’s” were sent to happy customers. But now founder Michael Joyce has returned… Continue reading The B9Creator Returns
The DeltaMaker 3D Printer
Aha! Another Kickstarter project has launched the DeltaMaker 3D printer. Recent 3D printer launches on Kickstarter have suffered from an inability to distinguish themselves from each other, but we believe DeltaMaker may not have that issue. Why? Because they’re using a very different design for their device: instead of the traditional 3-axis rail design,… Continue reading The DeltaMaker 3D Printer
Design of the Week: Anatomica di Revolutis
This week’s design is Anatomica di Revolutis by Chicago’s Joshua Harker. You may recall Harker as the artist who showed the world how to get it done on Kickstarter: his work, Crania Anatomica Filigre, scored a very healthy USD$77,271 when it closed over a year ago. That 3D print was one of the most popular… Continue reading Design of the Week: Anatomica di Revolutis
The BukoBot 3D Printer
Yet another 3D printer kit has appeared on KickStarter, the Bukobot 3D printer by Diego Porqueras of Pasadena, California. As there have been many such startups emerge in this manner, the challenge for any of them is to put themselves ahead of the pack. What makes the Bukobot different? There are several features Porqueras… Continue reading The BukoBot 3D Printer
The Indymaker Color 3D Printer
Finally – we’ve been waiting for this! Maker Doug Keenan of Indianapolis has designed a personal 3D printer that has a very unique feature: Four Color Printing. The Indymaker Color 3D Printer accepts up to four plastic filament spools, which may be of different colors. A special switch delivers different color plastic to the print… Continue reading The Indymaker Color 3D Printer