multitool Archives

Chinese Patent Targets Combined 3D Printer Plotter

A newly published Chinese patent application describes a machine that can switch between FFF 3D printing and pen-based writing or drawing without manual toolhead replacement.

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.

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.

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.

Lynxter Continues 3D Print Commercialization

I had a chat with the folks from Lynxter to find out what they’ve been up to.

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.