A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles.
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ELEGOO Develops Faster FFF Nozzle Switching System
A new ELEGOO patent application describes a mechanical approach to making multi nozzle FFF 3D printers easier to set up and switch.
Creality Reveals KliTek Nozzle-Swapping System
Creality has joined the no-waste 3D printing club with the surprise announcement of “KliTek”.
Bosch Patent Targets Hotter FFF Nozzle Control
Bosch has filed a German patent application for a 3D printer printhead with a heated ring around the nozzle.
New Prusa Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Nozzle Starts
A new Czech patent application from Prusa Development describes a new way to clean dirty nozzles.
IR Nozzle Preheat Lifts PEI FFF Strength, Stability
Researchers report an IR nozzle preheating method that boosts PEI extrusion strength and cuts warping while avoiding a 200C chamber.
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.
New Creality Patent Proposes Swappable Multi Nozzle Module For FFF
A newly filed Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that treats filament changes like tool changes.
Researchers Propose Force-Based Monitoring For Extrusion AM
A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.
Bigger Nozzles Boost PLA Strength, Study Finds
A new study links larger FFF nozzle diameters to stronger PLA parts, with modeling to back it up.
Study Optimizes FFF Nozzle Geometry For Speed
A new study models how FFF nozzle shape drives pressure loss, hinting at higher print speeds without larger heaters or motors.
MIT Researchers Develop Generative CAD System Optimized for 3D Printing Constraints
Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing.
Beyond Waste Reduction: Tool-Changing 3D Printers Could Enable Hidden Advantages
Everyone’s excited about waste-free 3D printing, but there’s another advantage that’s even better.
Forensic Tracing of 3D Printed Parts to Specific Printers Unlikely to be Practical
A research paper investigated the possibility of identifying the specific 3D printer that was used to produce a given part.
Slice Engineering’s Unusual 2.4mm Nozzle for High-Flow 3D Printing
A 2.4mm FFF 3D printer nozzle? It turns out it’s much more than that.
The FIN Nozzle Standard Needs More Support From Industry Players
Have you heard of the FIN standard for FFF 3D printer nozzles?
“Blow Extrusion” Nozzle Promises Lightweight and Efficient 3D Prints
I saw a new 3D print nozzle technology that can print tubular extrusions.
QUALUP SAS Introduces Predictive AI and Rotating Nozzle for High Temperature 3D Printing
QUALUP SAS introduced two interesting new features on their Qu4 HT high temperature 3D printer.
AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly
Researchers have developed an unusual “adaptive nozzle” for 3D printing.
Nozzle Wear in FFF 3D Printers: Understanding the Impact of Stronger Materials
Let’s talk about nozzle wear on FFF 3D printers.
Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A unique plasma nozzle could revolutionize FFF 3D printing.
Say Goodbye to Nozzle Woes with Slice Engineering’s New GammaMaster
Slice Engineering has introduced a new and powerful nozzle for FFF 3D printers.
What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer Nozzle
What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?
Sculpman’s Amazing Variable Width 3D Printer Nozzle
Sculpman’s variable nozzle is among the most interesting technologies we saw at Formnext.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Nozzle Ever?
A new nozzle for FFF 3D printers has been announced by fibtip, and it seems to have all the right characteristics.
Minifactory’s Amazing Optical Nozzle Aligner
Minifactory announced a tool for 3D printers I hadn’t seen previously: a Nozzle Alignment Camera.
Are You Ready For E3D’s Revo?
E3D-Online’s new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.
Researchers Find Method To Align Fibers During 3D Printer Extrusion
Researchers have developed an unusual “morphing nozzle” that can orient fibers during 3D printing.
Does 3D Printer Nozzle Quality Affect Results?
I’m reading an interesting Twitter thread where two 3D printer nozzles are compared for quality.
Really, How Bad Are Abrasive Filaments For Your 3D Printer Nozzle?
What kind of damage do carbon fiber filaments do to a 3D printer nozzle? How fast does damage occur? Experiments show a surprising result.
Have You Heard Of Runice’s 3D Printer Components?
Runice is an OEM manufacturer that provides hot end and extruder components to many 3D printer manufacturers.
What’s In E3D-Online’s Mystery Boxes?
E3D-Online produces some of the highest-quality 3D printer components used in the industry, and now you can obtain a batch of them at very low cost.
A Coaxial 3D Print Extruder?
Ever heard of a coaxial nozzle for 3D printing? This is an experimental version being used for unusual food 3D printing.
The ZCatch Nozzle Removal Tool
The ZCatch nozzle removal tool should be a tool found in every 3D printer operator’s toolbox.
3D Print Learning Series: Concepts
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print concepts.
An Airbrush-Style 3D Printer Nozzle?
There may be a far better way to 3D print small, finely detailed objects.
Finally: A Nozzle Swap Tool
There’s a new Kickstarter project with a tool that many desktop 3D printer operators could use.
Could This Be The Ultimate 3D Printer Nozzle?
Dyze Design has been producing interesting 3D printer components for years, but now they’re about to unleash something very powerful.
Socks for your 3D Printer Nozzle?
E3D announced a new product: HotEnd Socks. Is this a necessary item?
Open Edge’s Strange But Amazing 3D Print Nozzle
Open Edge first appeared years ago when they began with the FoldaRap folding 3D printer, but now they’re on to something quite interesting: a very sophisticated nozzle.