BigRep has taken an interesting step by introducing a flexible material.
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Titan Robotic’s Huge Improvements To Their Huge 3D Printer
When we first encountered Titan Robotics some years ago, their machine was quite large.
3D Platform Hints at Giant 3D Printer
3D Platform makes them big, and this is no exception.
New Possibilities With The New Artec Ray 3D Scanner
Artec annuounced a different kind of 3D scanner, the Artec Ray.
Exploring the Science of Big 3D Printing
While extrusion-based 3D printers have been around for decades, there is still the need for some exploration, especially when it comes to large-scale printing.
Primax3D Surprised by Demand for Gigantic 3D Printers
Many startups do a “pivot” early in their lifecycle, and Primax is no exception.
Is 3D Printed Furniture Practical?
With the advent of large-scale 3D printers, one is tempted to 3D print furniture.
Aurora Labs Targets Very High
There’s something fascinating about underdogs in any race, something that attracts your attention.
The Massive Kong3D 3D Printer Has A New Angle
There are several large-format 3D printers available today, but none seem to be able to do what the Kong3D does.
500 Machines for 3D Platform!
3D Platform announced they’ve shipped a total of 500 large format 3D printers – so far.
The Builder Extreme 1000 is Improved!
Large format 3D printer buyers may want to check out the newly improved Builder Extreme 1000.
BCN3D’s New Sigmax Professional Desktop 3D Printer
Spain’s BCN3D announced a new 3D printer, the rather large Sigmax.
3DMonstr’s Super New 3D Printer Series
Going by their name, 3DMonstr must produce large 3D printers, but now they’re even larger.
On Demand 3D Printed Vehicles?
The US Navy has 3D printed an entire submersible vehicle!
3D Platform’s Filament-Hungry HFE Extruders
3D Platform has been developing ways to dramatically speed up 3D printing very large objects, and their latest extruders are simply insane.
What Happens When You Combine CNC and 3D Printing Equipment?
An interesting collaboration could result in one of the world’s largest 3D metal printers.
GE To Produce “World’s Largest” 3D Metal Powder Printer
GE hinted at a new, large 3D print technology they’ve been developing called “ATLAS”.
The BP475 Large Format Desktop 3D Printer: Made With Carbon Fiber
Some 3D printers can print in carbon fiber, but this 3D printer is made from carbon fiber.
UnionTech’s SLA 3D Printer Impresses
With the expiration of certain patents, one might expect to see more competition in the 3D print world, and that’s certainly the case.
The Promising DiAM Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a very attractive new method for rapidly 3D printing in metal.
3D Platform Leading New Filament Standards Project
3D Platform has a problem they’d like to solve, but they really need the cooperation of others in the 3D printing industry.
Want a Very Tall Metal 3D Print? Call RPM Innovations
Most 3D metal printers offer relatively small build volumes, but not those from RPM Innovations.
3D Platform Stretches Their Large-Format 3D Printer Even Larger
3D Platform announced an enhanced large-format 3D printer, the WorkbenchXtreme.
3D Platform’s HFA 3D Printing Extruders
3D Platform announced a new type of high-performance extruder for their massive 3D printers, the HFA series.
You Might Say This is a Titanic 3D Print
BernCo Models has produced a 1/72 3D printed version of the famous Titanic liner – and it sails just like the real thing.
The Exciting Milkshake3D Printer
An unusual resin-powered 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Milkshake3D.
The Hangprinter: A Frameless 3D Printer
The Hangprinter is one of the most unusual 3D printer concepts yet seen, and it actually works.
STACKER Returns with the S2 3D Printer
Two years ago a new company called STACKER introduced a powerful four-head professional 3D printer. Now, they’re back with a newly optimized model, the S2.
An Expandable 3D Printer? Does This Make Sense?
A project just underway seems to offer the ability to “expand” your 3D printer.
Uniz’s Sideways 3D Printer
Sometimes companies come up with a new angle on 3D printing. Now Uniz has literally developed a 90 degree angle on their new prototype.
Titan Robotics’ Multi-Headed Escher
Titan Robotics has constructed one of the most unusual 3D printers I’ve yet seen.
German RepRap’s Equipment Doesn’t Look Like a RepRap
When the term “RepRap” is used, you might think of an inexpensive hobby-style desktop 3D printer. But that’s not at all what is being produced by German RepRap.
Another Large-Format 3D Printer is Coming – With a Twist
A Croatia-based company hopes to launch a very large-format 3D printer in the next three months.
Breaking Size & Throughput Barriers with 3D Platform’s Jon Schroeder
We had the chance to ask some pointed questions of 3D Platform’s President, Jonathan Schroeder.
Builder Solves a Now-Familiar 3D Printing Problem with the Builder Extreme 1500
Netherlands-based Builder has announced the Extreme 1500 industrial 3D printer, which just happens to solve a problem we saw last week.
BigRep’s Shrinking!
Usually we see 3D printer companies making ever-larger devices. But now the maker of a large unit produces a smaller unit.
The Huge Cheetah 3D Printer
There’s another large-format plastic extrusion 3D printer you may not have heard of: the Cheetah 2.
The Mysterious Fleximatter Project
I’m looking at a secretive Israeli company called Fleximatter that seems to be developing an unusual 3D printing technology.
BigRep Releases Long-Awaited Large-Format Plastic
BigRep has solved a major barrier to large-format 3D printing in a very ingenious way.
Yet Another Gigantic 3D Printer?
Ingersoll Machine Tools announced plans to develop a massive 3D printer in association with the US Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
3D Platform Unleashes Not One, But TWO Gigantic 3D Printer Concepts
3D Platform has long been known as a producer of “huge” 3D printers, but the word “huge” will have to be replaced after this announcement.
Thermwood’s Monstrous 3D Printer and CNC Hybrid
CNC maker Thermwood announced a very unusual device: the LSAM, which combines CNC and 3D printing technologies.
An Ineffective 3D Printing Stunt
I’m reading reports of a new Guinness World Record for the “largest 3D print ever”. But this is a pointless exercise.
An Update on the 3D Monstr
Since I’ve been writing about large-format 3D printers lately, today we are revisiting 3D Monstr’s line of 3D printers.
NONSTOP: Stratasys’ New Infinite Build 3D Concept
As part of Stratasys’ blockbuster announcement, they unveiled an entirely new 3D printing concept, the Infinite Build 3D Demonstrator, which prints SIDEWAYS!
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
The Newly Discovered Problem with All Large-Format 3D Printers
Recently we’ve written several stories about new, large-format 3D printers. While these machines can print large items, there’s a big problem with them.
BigRep Fine-Tunes Their Large-Scale 3D Print Strategy
We spoke with BigRep CEO Rene Gurkas recently and learned more about the company’s strategy and upcoming moves.
Another Massive 3D Printer: The Box
Sweden-based BLB Industries has produced a massive 3D printer to join the growing ranks of meter-sized devices on the market.
Builder’s Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer
Our team took a close look (up) at Buildr’s latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!
The Massive “Gettoblaster” 3D Printer has a Tall Secret
While wandering about the AMShow Europe last week our team almost missed the gigantic 3DP1204 from Netherlands-based SDD (“Smart Dedicated Design”), also known as the “Gettoblaster”.
Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket
This week’s selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960’s Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.
WASP’s Flexible DeltaWASP 3MT Is More Than Just a Giant 3D Printer
WASP is set to display what might be the largest multi-function 3D printer in the world: the DeltaWASP 3MT.
Is That 3D Printed Mega-Groot For Real?
Earlier we published a story on the massive CoLiDo Mega 3D printer, but some believed the print was faked.
Stratasys’s Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme
There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and it’s not simply announcing hardware.
Print-Rite’s Massive CoLiDo Mega 3D Printer
Another giant-sized 3D printer has appeared, this time from Print-Rite, the CoLiDo Mega. And mega it is.
3D Platform Improves Their Massive 3D Printer
3D Platform just launched their new “3DP Workbench”, a very large format 3D printer.
The Story Of Titan Robotics
There are very few ultra-large scale 3D printer for sale today, but one option comes from a small company in Colorado: Titan Robotics.
The Really, Really Big Atlas 2.0 3D Printer
There’s a few companies that specialize in gigantic 3D printers, and Titan Robotics just announced a new version of their Atlas series.
The Heavy-Duty AON 3D Printer
If there ever was a 3D printer that bridges the gap between expensive industrial 3D printers and inexpensive desktop machines, the AON is it.
Builder Announces Premium 3D Printer Line
Netherlands-based Builder 3D Printers announced a new line of “Premium” 3D printers based on their successful original edition.
The Large and Affordable Eleven 3D Printer
Build size is a factor important to many seeking a 3D printer, and the Eleven 3D printer may be the solution.
The World’s Biggest 3D Printer Under Construction
Italy-based WASP is readying their ultimate 3D printer: a 12m printer intended to print entire homes.
The Beast: A 3D Printer That Really Is One
A soon-to-be-launched on Kickstarter project promises to produce a truly massive desktop 3D printer.
Do We Need Ultra-Large 3D Printer Filament Spools?
At this time, most sellers offer 3D printer plastic filament in spools weighing 500g to 1kg. But perhaps these sizes are too small.
The Cosine AdditiveMachine1 Large-Format 3D Printer
The number of very large plastic-extrusion technology 3D printers is increasing. Today we’re looking at the Cosine AdditiveMachine1, which definitely qualifies for that list.
The Scalar M and XL 3D Printers
We’re looking at the product launch for two low-cost, but high-volume 3D printers, the Scalar M and Scalar XL from 3D Modular Systems.
Make a Huge 3D Printer for only $1300!
Students at the University of Washington have designed a very large format paste-based 3D printer that can be built for as little as USD$1300.
The Very Stylish Hotrod Henry 3D Printer From aye aye labs
We’ve seen a great many 3D printers in the past few years, but none has the classic design of the Hotrod Henry from Poland’s aye aye labs.
It’s Not Unlimited, But it’s Pretty Big
3DP Unlimited has announced the 3DP1000 Large Format 3D printer. They’re definitely not kidding.