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Lightmake Introduces L4 System Combining Four Active Print Heads in a Single FFF 3D Printer
Startup company Lightmake proposes a new form of waste-free FFF 3D printing.
Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL
The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.
New ColorMix Shading Utility Applies Lighting-Based Color Effects to 3D Prints
Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading.
Prusa Open-Sources ColorMix For Dozens Of Tones
Prusa Research has added an open-source “ColorMix” workflow to PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint that can turn a handful of loaded filaments into dozens of visible color tones.
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Our review of the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade concludes with operations, software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade Operations Elegoo supplied some pre-sliced sample GCODE files to test out the CANVAS, so we copied one… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 3
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade continues with unboxing, assembly, setup and calibration. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. CANVAS Upgrade Unboxing and Assembly The CANVAS upgrade for the CC1 ships in a modestly sized cardboard box approximately 44cm x 30cm x 15cm… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 2
Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
We’ve been testing the Elegoo Centauri Carbon CANVAS upgrade. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. CANVAS Upgrade Background Founded back in 2015 in China’s Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Elegoo have been busy designing and manufacturing many different models of resin & FFF printers. The Centauri Carbon was… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Carbon Centauri CANVAS Upgrade, Part 1
New BambuStudio Feature Converts Textured 3D Models Into Automatically Painted Prints
Bambu Lab released a new beta version of BambuStudio that includes a very intriguing feature.
Creality Patent Suggests Faster Filament Switching For FFF Printing
A new patent application by Creality describes a way to make filament changes faster in FFF 3D printers.
Elegoo Releases Affordable CANVAS Kit for Multicolor Upgrade on Centauri 3D Printers
Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer.
Snapmaker Launches Curated Model Library Ahead of U1 Release
Snapmaker announced the availability of their new model library, and it’s just in time.
Sovol 3D Printer Teaser Suggests Large-Format Multi-Color Printing System
Sovol could be the next company to release a multimaterial desktop 3D printer.
Prusa Firmware Update Speeds MMU3 Filament Swaps
Prusa has just pushed a firmware update that cuts MMU3 filament change time enough to shave hours off real multi-color prints.
MOVA Launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System
Today MOVA officially launched a new, 12-color desktop 3D printer, the AtomForm Palette 300.
Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo
Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
My review of the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series; please read parts one and two. Anycubic Kobra X Software It is time to add the Anycubic app to my phone and desktop slicer to… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
My look at the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic continues with setup, calibration and operations. This is part two of a three-part series; please read parts one and three. Anycubic Kobra X Setup and Calibration The first thing to do after powering up the Kobra X is to bind it to your Anycubic… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
I was able to try out the brand new Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic. This is part one of a three-part series; please read parts two and three. Anycubic Kobra X Background Anycubic is a well-known major manufacturer of high-performance desktop 3D printers and accessories, both using filament and resin materials. Their strategy… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
Snapmaker Patent Targets Faster Multi Color FFF Switching
Snapmaker has filed a patent that tries to make multicolor FFF printing less wasteful without slowing the job to a crawl.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4
Our look at the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Bambu Lab P2S Software For our tests we used Bambu Lab’s default software options, which are BambuStudio (desktop) and Bambu Handy… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a deep look at operations. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Operations The P2S can’t do anything without filament, so I had to load some up. This involves placing… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a look at assembly and configuration. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Unboxing and Assembly We’re testing the “combo” unit, which means that there is not only the 3D… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
We’re a bit late to the party, but we’ve just completed a long test of the new Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Bambu Lab Combo P2S Background The P2S is Bambu Lab’s latest device, replacing the P1S that… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?
Could this new device be the first desktop 5-axis 3D printer?
Purge Calibration is a Key Method to Reduce Filament Waste in Multicolor 3D Printing
Have you heard of “purge calibration”?
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 3
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo concludes with Software, Print Results, and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 2
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo continues with Setup, Calibration, and Operations.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 1
We’ve been quietly testing the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo.
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality K2 Pro Combo Final Thoughts Much like the smaller K2, the K2 Pro Combo’s packaging has been well thought out. Not only does it… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at print results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Print Results The first job we sliced consisted of several calibration tests that we typically run, all combined… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Setup and Calibration When we flipped the power switch on the K2 Pro, it powered… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1
We’ve just finished testing Creality’s K2 Pro Combo 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands in desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1
Palette 300 Enters Low-Waste FFF Market With Rotating 12-Nozzle System
AtomForm has launched a new multicolor 3D printer, the Palette 300.
Co Print Unveils Quadro, a Low-Cost Waste-Free Multicolor FFF 3D Printer
There is yet another waste-free desktop FFF 3D printer coming to market: the Co Print Quadro.
Do Multicolor 3D Printers Redefine Desktop FFF Priorities?
Does print speed really matter anymore?
Anycubic’s Kobra X has Four-Channel Extrusion and Up to 19-Color Capability
Anycubic announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer, the Kobra X.
Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System
As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.
Anycubic’s Photon P1, the First Dual-Vat Multicolor Desktop Resin 3D Printer
Anycubic is readying a new resin 3D printer, the Photon P1.
Anycubic Launches Kobra S1 Max Combo with Larger Build Volume and Enhanced Material Capabilities
Anycubic revealed their latest desktop 3D printer: the Kobra S1 Max Combo.
Elegoo Confirms Centauri Carbon 2 Launch with Built-In Multicolor System
Elegoo has officially mentioned the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer, suggesting a release soon.
Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System
Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with print results.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Combo Operations Browsing the K2’s interface we found the menus to be very intuitive, with all the typical important system… Continue reading Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer this week.
Elegoo Quietly Launches Centauri Carbon 2 in China, Adding Multicolor Printing
Elegoo announced the Centauri Carbon 2 — on their China site.
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2: Faster, Smarter, and Capable of Eight-Color 3D Printing
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2 desktop FFF 3D printer looks like a reasonable upgrade over the Kobra 3.
Bambu Lab Officially Launches P2S 3D Printer With AI Detection, Servo Extruder, and Adaptive Cooling
As expected, Bambu Lab announced the P2S desktop 3D printer.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Appears on TaoBao Amid Confusion Over Multicolor Printing Plans
There’s something strange going on at Elegoo.
Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer to Support Multiple AMS Units
Bambu Lab will soon support multiple AMS units on their A1 series.
Elegoo Publishes Open Source Firmware and Addresses Multicolor Printing for Centauri Carbon
Elegoo answered two key questions about their popular Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.
Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing
I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the new BamOur look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with unboxing, assembly and calibration.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been secretly testing the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer for a while, and here are our findings.
From AMS to Vortek: Why Filament Swappers May Be Reaching the End of the Line
Recent surprises from 3D printer manufacturers are tipping over established machine designs.
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!
Creality Releases K2 Pro Combo 3D Printer with Multicolor CFS System
Creality finally released the K2 Pro 3D printer, something we’ve anticipated for a while.
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.
Why 3D Print Waste Remains Unrecyclable
There are multiple difficult barriers to effective 3D print recycling.
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4
Our test of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality Hi Combo Final Thoughts The Creality Hi Combo was packaged very well for shipping, and the QR code on an inner box flap was… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with print results. This is part three of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality Hi Combo Print Results We finished off the sample coil of hyper filament by going through some typical test prints at a 0.2mm layer… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four-part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Setup and Calibration Initial setup of the printer was very easy, and the touchscreen walked us through all the… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer. This is part one of a four-part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands of desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality is known… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1
Amolen Developing Four-Way Parallel Extrusion Filament Following Tri-Color PLA Success
We had a chat with Amolen, a maker of some very unusual 3D printer filaments.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at Operations.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1
We were quite excited to test the new Kobra S1 Combo from Anycubic, and we had quite an adventure, as you will see.
Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration
There are rumours of yet another toolchanging 3D printer, this time from Snapmaker.
Creality Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching
Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.
Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One
Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.
Creality Showcases Multicolor 3D Printing with CFS and New Products at CES
Creality just completed the CES show in Las Vegas, and there were some interesting announcements of equipment and other programs.
OpenSCAD Embraces Multicolor 3D Design with New Geometry Engine
OpenSCAD is soon to have color capabilities.
Anisoprint Composer Nova: Stronger, Lighter Parts with Multi-Diameter Carbon Fiber Printing
I had a look at Anisoprint’s Composer Nova, a continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
Lugo Labs’ H1 is an Efficient Six-Head Toolchanging 3D Printer
I had a look at an interesting toolchanging 3D printer from Lugo Labs. Korea-based Formers Farm has produced 3D printers under the Lugo Labs brand since 2013, and we last saw them in 2019. Recently, they’ve been focusing on 3D printers for the dental industry, but their latest device, the LUGO H1, offers something for… Continue reading Lugo Labs’ H1 is an Efficient Six-Head Toolchanging 3D Printer
Co Print Partners with Creality to Bring Affordable Multicolor 3D Printing to Ender-3 V3 Plus
We had a chat with the folks from Co Print about their multicolor 3D print solution.
New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that might eliminate the layer adhesion problem, and a lot more.
Flashforge Enters Multicolor Market with AD5X: High-Speed, 4-Color 3D Printing at a Bargain
Flashforge has entered the multicolor desktop 3D printer game with the introduction of their new AD5X device.
PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology
PCBWay introduced a new 3D print service using PolyJet technology.
Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals
Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.
New Speed Modulated Ironing Technique Adds Color and Texture Control to FFF 3D Printing
A new ironing technique implements color changes in FFF 3D printing.
Cocoa Press Unveils New High-Speed Chocolate 3D Printer with Klipper Firmware
Philadelphia-based Cocoa Press announced a new chocolate 3D printer, the Cocoa Press 2.0.
Innovative 5-Color 3D Print on Prusa XL Showcases Advanced Dithering Techniques
This has to be one of the most unusual 3D prints I’ve ever seen.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, Part 2
Our hands-on look at the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo continues with setup, calibration and operations.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo, Part 1
We’ve been testing the feature-packed Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo for the past weeks, and here’s our review.
Speculations on Bambu Lab’s Next 3D Printer
There have been many hints of Bambu Lab nearing an announcement of a new 3D printer, but what could it be?
Prusa Research Provides Details on the Much Improved MMU3
Prusa Research has published some interesting test results for their new MMU3 material switching accessory.
UltiMaker Launches Factor 4: Reliable and Repeatable 3D Printing for Industry
UltiMaker today announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Factor 4.
Anycubic Launches New Color-Switching 3D Printer, High Speed Resin 3D Printer and Online Community
Anycubic released a cascade of announcements yesterday on advanced 3D printers, materials and even an online service.
Creality Launches K2 Plus with Multicolor Capabilities
Creality announced a new desktop 3D printer with a color-changing attachment.
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.
Chameleon-Inspired Breakthrough: Researchers Develop Multicolor Resin 3D Printing Method
Researchers may have developed a way to perform multicolor resin 3D printing.