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The EP-M3050 has a Massive Build Volume and up to 256 Lasers
I’m looking at a very unusual new metal 3D printer, the EP-M3050 from Eplus3D. Eplus3D specializes in manufacturing rather large-format metal 3D printers, as they have multiple devices of this type currently in their product catalog. This type of machine is quite difficult to produce. There aren’t a lot of large-scale metal 3D printers using… Continue reading The EP-M3050 has a Massive Build Volume and up to 256 Lasers
Dual Laser LPBF Targets Support Free Overhang Quality
A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster with a higher power beam.
Someone Just Patented 3D Printing Moon Dirt
A surprising new patent proposes an end to end “field factory” that can turn regolith, sand, and scrap into parts using spectroscopy plus automation.
Creality Launches Sermoon P1 3D Scanner with Dual Laser and Infrared Scanning Systems
Creality introduced an interesting new 3D scanner, the Sermoon P1.
Researchers Probe Fatigue In 3D Printed High Entropy Alloy
A new study investigates cyclic deformation in a 3D printed high entropy alloy, a step toward predictable fatigue life for metal AM.
Metal 3D Printing Firm VulcanForms Brings Total Funding to $575M With New Investment
VulcanForms has raised a very large investment.
MIT’s MorphoChrome Paints Programmable Structural Color Onto Prints
MIT researchers have devised a handheld way to “paint with light” and transfer iridescent structural color onto 3D printed parts and everyday objects.
Metalens-Based TPL Method Achieves 1,000× Print Speed Increase
There could be a way to dramatically scale up the two-photon lithography process.
Laser Heating Speeds Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
A new study explores laser-heated rapid 3D printing of carbon fiber machine parts to lift speed and strength.
EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains
Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.
New Xact Metal Printers Target Micro-Resolution and Larger-Format Metal AM
Xact Metal announced not one, but two new metal 3D printers.
Lapis Sheet Lamination Process Delivers High-Resolution Metal 3D Printing Without Powder
I’m reading about an entirely new method of 3D printing metal that involves sheets.
New MetalFab 420K from Additive Industries Enhances Speed, Power, and Precision
Additive Industries launched a new metal 3D printer, the MetalFab 420K.
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.
Chinese Researchers Develop Lunar Regolith 3D Printer for Future Moon Construction
Researchers have developed a lunar regolith 3D printer.
Bambu Lab’s H2D: Does the Market Want a Multifunction 3D Printer?
Do you need a multifunction 3D printer?
Formalloy Launches X5R Metal 3D Printer with Dual Wire and Powder Deposition Capabilities
Formalloy’s new X5R metal 3D printer provides some new capabilties.
Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration
There are rumours of yet another toolchanging 3D printer, this time from Snapmaker.
H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Bambu Lab’s new H2D device, and I am very puzzled.
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?
Farsoon FS1521M-U Pushes the Limits of Metal 3D Printing with 32 Lasers
Farsoon announced a metal 3D printer with a record 32 lasers.
Trumpf: The Hidden Giant of Advanced Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain that with cutting-edge 3D printers and high-powered lasers, Trumpf is quietly leading the charge toward Industry 4.0.
Fraunhofer’s EHLA Process Boosts Metal Printing Speed and Efficiency
I had a chat with researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute about high-speed laser metal deposition.
VulcanForms’ High-Energy 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Mass Manufacturing
We had a discussion with representatives of VulcanForms.
Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing
I spoke with representatives from Additec to learn more about their new AMDroid system.
Inside Axtra3D’s Innovative HPS System: High Quality Resin Prints at Speed
I spent some time at Rapid with Rajeev Kulkarni, Axtra3D’s new Chief Strategy Officer.
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.
Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers
New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.
Exploring Farsoon’s FS621-M: A Giant Metal 3D Printer
We had a look at one of Farsoon’s biggest metal 3D printers, the FS621-M.
Micronics Developing Sub-$3000 SLS 3D Printer, Making Advanced Manufacturing Accessible to All
Micronics seems to have developed a very inexpensive desktop SLS 3D printer.
Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach
Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.
Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology
Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.
Axtra3D Welcomes Industry Veteran Rajeev Kulkarni as Chief Strategy Officer from 3D Systems
There’s big news from Axtra3D: their new Chief Strategy Officer comes to the role from 3D Systems.
Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with Vidmantas Šakalys from Vital3D
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe sit down for a chat with Vidmantas Šakalys, co-founder and CEO of Vital3D Technologies.
Exploring the Challenges of Tall 3D Printing: From Hobbyist Modifications to Industrial Implications
Tall 3D printing can be quite useful, but height can cause many issues.
Real-Time Material Temperature Monitoring, The Next Frontier in 3D Printing:?
I’ve been thinking about a possible innovation for desktop 3D printers that might change print quality and material management forever.
LOTMAXX Unveils Hybrid High-Speed 3D Printer with Laser Engraving Capability
LOTMAXX announced a new high speed desktop FFF 3D printer with a difference: it also includes a powerful laser.
EOS’s Newest Metal 3D Printer: M 300-4 with Powerful Copper Printing Capabilities
EOS announced a new, large metal 3D printer, the EOS M 300-4.
BLT Breaks Ground with the BLT-S800: A 20-Laser 3D Printer
Bright Laser Technologies has introduced a massive metal 3D printer that uses an astonishing 20 lasers.
3D Printing Flexible Objects with Variable Wavelength Lasers
Researchers have identified an unusual way to 3D print flexible materials.
Shining 3D Unveils FreeScan Combo: Lightweight Handheld 3D Scanner with Advanced Features
Shining 3D has released a very intriguing new handheld 3D scanner, the FreeScan Combo.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called “Smart Fusion”.
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.
Learn How Tecnica’s HDLS 3D Printing System Delivers IT Grade 13 Accuracy
We’ve learned more about Tecnica’s upcoming powder-sintering 3D printer that is very different from existing SLS technology.
NPPower’s New Malachite Metal 3D Printer
NPPower revealed their new small-format metal 3D printer, the Malachite.
Two New Innovations From Meltio
Meltio has introduced two new innovations: “Horizon” slicing software and a laser calibration system.
Axtra3D’s X1 Series 3D Printers Launch
Axtra3D announced their new X1 series of 3D printers that use the company’s highly unusual HPS 3D printing process.
The Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker announced a new 3-in-1 desktop 3D printer, the Artisan.
3D Printing Single Nickel Crystals with Flat Top Lasers
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing single crystal nickel structures.
VulcanForms’ Laser Beam 3D Printing Factory
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore more about the recent rise of VulcanForms.
Combining SLA and FFF Processes: Resin Extrusion 3D Printer Developed
The folks at Proper Printing YouTube channel decided to combine FFF and SLA 3D printing processes, with interesting results.
Gigantic Metal 3D Printer Announced
Bharat Fritz Werner announced a new metal DED 3D printer, the truly massive PHOTON 4000G.
SmartScan: Improving Metal 3D Printing
Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.
Seurat Explains More About “Area Printing”
Seurat published a page explaining much more about their fascinating new “Area Printing” concept.
EM-Smart: The First Portable Laser Marking Machine With Commercial Capacity
Laser marking is a popular, efficient, and highly safe process that has allowed for a wide range of markings to be created on many types of materials.
3D Printed Broiled Chicken Research Points to Improved Print Quality
Researchers developed a system for cooking 3D printed chicken, but this might lead to improved print quality for other 3D printers.
Farsoon Introduces the FS273M LPBF Industrial 3D Printer
Farsoon added a new LPBF 3D printer to their catalog: the FS273M.
Looking at Tecnica’s Unusual SLS Optical System
Tecnica provided an interesting explanation of a common issue in SLS 3D printers, and their unique solution.
The FormUp 350’s Powerful New Features
AddUp announced a new metal 3 printer, the FormUp 350, and it includes quite a number of unusual features.
MIT’s LaserFactory: One Step To Produce Functional Objects
MIT has developed a device that can literally produce a fully functional object in one step, with no human intervention.
The New Zmorph Fab 3-In-1 Fabrication System
Zmorph announced a new device, the Zmorph Fab.
VELO3D Announces The Extra Capacity Sapphire XC Metal 3D Printer
VELO3D suddenly announced a brand new 3D printer, the Sapphire XC, which is far larger and much faster than their previous 3D printers.
Plasmonic Seasoning Adds Color To SLS 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a way to generate colors during SLS 3D printing processes.
Holographic 3D Printing With Multiple Lasers
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a method of using holography in 3D printing.
Wayland Additive’s NeuBeam Metal 3D Printing Process
Wayland Additive has introduced a new form of metal 3D printing they call “NeuBeam” that should be superior to laser or electron beam processes.
Analyzing The Upside-Down SLEDM Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers have developed an unusual metal 3D printing process called SLEDM, which uses LEDs instead of lasers. But could it actually work as defined?
Design of the Week: Puzzle Cell Complex
This week’s selection is the Puzzle Cell Complex by Nervous System.
ZMorph Ups Laser Engraving Capabilities
Multi-functional 3D printers offer just that — multiple functions. As the technologies progress, so do the capabilities possible for desktop fabrication.
Sharebot Entering The Metal 3D Printing Arena
Sharebot has taken a big step into the world of metal 3D printing with the introduction of their new MetalONE metal 3D printer, which is designed for R&D use.
Xact Metal Tunes Up Their Metal 3D Printing Tech
Xact Metal has incorporated several new features into their line of metal 3D printers that should speed up the system significantly, yet keep the price quite low.
3D Printing Food, And Cooking It, Too!
Could it be possible to 3D print AND cook food items? New research is looking into that technology.
Fabrisonic’s Smart Metal 3D Print Build Plate
A smart build plate for metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing could significantly improve quality control and simplify operations.
The Inexpensive Phiz Tabletop 3D Scanner
Looking for an inexpensive tabletop 3D scanner? The upcoming Phiz 3D scanner from KIRI Innovation could be for you.
The Nanoscribe Quantum X Microfabrication Production 3D Printer
Production microfabrication is the goal of the new Quantum X from Nanoscribe, which can produce microscopic 3D prints measured in nanomaters.
Continuous 3D Printing Possible With Transparent Polygon Scanning?
Could the TPS concept revolutionize resin 3D printing? Open source Transparent Polygon Scanning could avoid patents allowing inexpensive resin 3D printers.
Snapmaker 2.0 Raises The Most
Snapmaker completed their recent Kickstarter campaign with astonishing results.
Snapmaker Raises Huge Amount On Kickstarter
Desktop multi-tool 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker has raised an enormous amount of money for their new Snapmaker 2.0 device.
More On The IVI Multifunction 3D Printer
We’ve received additional information about the IVI 3D printer detailed last week.
The Curious IVI 3D Printer
I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.
The Form 3 3D Printing Technology And Implications
We’ve received a couple of interesting videos on the new Form 3 technology from Formlabs, and they show a very unusual SLA process.
Inside The Meltpool: Fundamental Problem Revealed
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a fundamental issue with the most common form of metal 3D printing.
Winforsys’ Metal 3D Printers
South Korea-based Winforsys offers a selection of powerful metal 3D printers.
Small 3D Print Operations Should Consider Consolidation
There is so much competition smaller 3D print vendors might consider consolidating to expand.
Xact Metal Pivots
Metal 3D printing startup Xact Metal has done a slight pivot on their path to success.
3D Printed Kapton: Now Possible!
Researchers have developed a practical method of 3D printing the powerful Kapton material.
Prusa Introduces Filament Line with Powerful Process
Prusa Research has done something few, if any, 3D printer manufacturers have done: develop their own in-house produced filament.
SpectroPlast: High Rez Silicone 3D Printing Coming
A Swiss startup has invented a rather interesting method of 3D printing silicone objects.
Converting a CNC into a 3D Metal Printer?
This could be a very big idea: 3D Hybrid Solutions announced a system to convert everyday CNC machines into powerful 3D metal printers.
Do Metalenses Have a Place in 3D Printing?
I’m reading about a new technology called “meta lenses”, and wondering how it might benefit 3D printing.
Why Are 3D Metal Printers So Tall?
I don’t know if you noticed, but some styles of 3D metal printers have a problem; a size problem.
Feature Overload on the Aether 1 3D Printer
I’m looking at a very curious device, the Aether 1 3D printer, or is it a bio printer?
The MakeX Migo Desktop 3D Printer
MakeX has launched another very inexpensive 3D printer, the MakeX Migo.
An Update on the LumiPocket LT
It was approximately two years ago that the LumiPocket LT Personal Fabricotor launched, but it was only this year that the product shipped in volume to clients.
The Very Intriguing Mooz Transformable 3D Printer Series
An interesting Kickstarter appeared this week offering a multi-mode making machine at a pretty low price.