I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.
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INTAMSYS Launches Desktop High Temperature 3D Printer
INTAMSYS launched a new desktop 3D printer that can operate at high temperatures.
Snapmaker Announces IDEX 3D Printer
Snapmaker announced a new and advanced dual extrusion 3D printer, the Snapmaker J1.
The Zortrax Inkspire 2 Resin 3D Printing System
Zortrax announced a new suite for resin 3D printing, focused on the new Inkspire 2.
Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer
Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.
Surprise: PrusaSlicer 2.5.0 Includes STEP Format Import
Prusa Research released the latest beta version of PrusaSlicer, and surprise — it includes the ability to use STEP files.
Should You Have A 3D Printer At Home for Work?
The answer to the question of a home-based work 3D printer has taken many different forms.
The Hat Theory: Prusa Slowly Evolving Into Industrial Printing
It seems to me that Prusa Research is gradually moving into professional and industrial 3D printing markets.
The Fifth-Gen ICARUS 3D Printer
Filament Innovations’ flagship 3D printer is the huge ICARUS generation 5 device.
Flashforge Moving Into Professional 3D Printers
Flashforge has introduced a new 3D printer that’s way out of their normal scope.
B9Creations’ Transformation To Professional 3D Printing
I had a chat with the folks from B9Creations.
FabWeaver Looking For July Delivery of Type A530 3D Printer
FabWeaver is looking to a summer shipment date for their new A530 3D printer.
gCreate Announces New gMax 2 PRO 3D Printer
Brooklyn-based gCreate announced a new professional 3D printer, the gMax 2 PRO.
Prusa’s XL Manufacturing Challenges Detailed
Prusa Research provided a very detailed update on their XL 3D printer development.
Fusion3 Announces New “EDGE” Professional 3D Printer
After considerable development, Fusion3 announced their new EDGE 3D printer.
Findings From MakerBot’s Latest Industry Survey
MakerBot released their annual “State of 3D Printing” report and as usual it includes some interesting statistics.
Sindoh Makes The Change
I spoke with Sindoh and learned they’re undergoing a major transformation.
Shining 3D Announces New Resin 3D Printer and 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new professional desktop resin 3D printer, the AccuFab-L4K, and a new 3D scanner, the Transcan C.
So Many Thought’s On Prusa’s New XL 3D Printer
Last week Prusa Research unveiled their new Original Prusa XL large format 3D printer, and there are a number of interesting implications.
More Details on Raise3D’s new E2CF and Pro3 Series 3D Printers
We had a chat with Raise3D representatives to find out more about their latest 3D printers.
Sindoh’s Line of 3D Printers is Now Quite Broad
One of the more interesting but less well-known 3D printer manufactures is Sindoh.
ZYYZ Labs Introduces Pro II Professional 3D Printer
ZYYX Labs introduced a new 3D printer, the ZYYX Pro II.
Raise3D Announces Pro3 3D Printer Series
Raise3D announced a new line of professional 3D printers, the Pro3 series.
Trilab’s AzteQ Delta 3D Printer Surprises With Many Unusual Features
Trilab has launched AzteQ, a powerful new family of delta 3D printers.
SynDaver3D Announces Two Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printers
SynDaver3D announced the LeveL and LeveL UP desktop 3D printers.
Raise3D’s New E2CF 3D Printer
Raise3D announced a new desktop 3D printer designed for use with carbon fiber composite material.
The Evolution Of Shapeways
Shapeways has been gradually transforming over the past few years.
Demand For 3D Printers Falls, Then Rises
I’m looking at a report from CONTEXT, who provided some numbers for 3D printer sales in 2020.
The Unusual Rotary Piston Extruder Needs To Be Used
It’s been brought to our attention there is a patent on a very unusual 3D printer extruder design.
Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR
Fusion3 has introduced a new and powerful slicing system for their 3D printers, REACTOR.
Ultimaker Reports Significant Growth During The Pandemic
Ultimaker reported significant growth in the first half of 2020, a rare reveal of the private company’s financial state.
Prusa Moving Towards Professional Market?
Could Prusa Research be slowly moving into the professional 3D printing market?
The Slow Transformation of Shapeways
Shapeways has been gradually transforming their business from what they were to something quite different.
What Is An Industrial 3D Printer?
What exactly is an “industrial” 3D printer?
Ultimaker Is Winning. We Found Their Black Magic
How does Ultimaker make so many 3D printer sales? We had a chat with them and found out their secret sales approach, and it’s very different.
What Makes a 3D Printer “Production”?
Is that a “production” 3D printer? What characteristics make a 3D printer “production”? We present a list of features to help classify additive manufacturing machines.
Ultimaker Announces S3 Professional 3D Printer
Need a professional level desktop 3D printer? The new Ultimaker S3 is not only powerful, but also affordable and includes many ease-of-use features.
Have You Considered Your 3D Printer’s Longevity?
3D printer longevity.
Not Your Average MakerBot
We had a long chat with MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen about the current state of the company and its products.
Anisoprint Expands Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Capabilities
Anisoprint announced an arrangement that should make their continuous carbon fiber 3D printer even better.
Ultimaker Directly Focused On 3D Printing Applications
We spoke with Ultimaker’s USA chief, Jamie Howard, to learn more about the company’s strategy.
The TAZ Workhorse Edition: A New 3D Printer From LulzBot
Aleph Objects announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition.
Why Is Shapeways Suddenly Adding Engineering 3D Printing Materials?
Today Shapeways announced the availability of two new 3D print materials, but I’m now wondering if there is something more going on behind the scenes.
LulzBot’s TAZ Pro Industrial 3D Printer
Aleph Objects has ventured into new territory with the announcement of their new TAZ Pro device.
Brexit Causing Issues For UK 3D Printer Companies
As the March 29 date of Brexit approaches, it seems it will have some effect on 3D printer companies based in the UK.
The Coming Sindoh 3DWOX 7X 3D Printer
We managed to get a peek at a rather large device coming from Sindoh, the 3DWOX 7X.
MakerGear’s Ultra One Is Ultra!
MakerGear is now shipping a new 3D printer, the Ultra One.
The Method of User-First 3D Printing
The hype of 3D printing focused on the vision; now it’s time to focus on the user and the product.
FELIXprinters Gets Big with the Pro L and XL
FELIXprinters announced a pair of new professional 3D printers, the Pro L and XL.
Sharebot’s Q Dual Professional 3D Printer
We had a look at Sharebot’s new Q Dual professional 3D printer.
FELIXprinters Announces The Pro 3
FELIXprinters announced their latest professional 3D printer, the Pro 3.
Imprinta’s Strong 3D Printer
When we last met Imprinta, the company sold an inexpensive desktop system, the Hercules. How times have changed!
A New 3D Printer Startup: 3DConstructions
We ran into a brand new 3D printer startup: 3DConstructions.
MakerBot Returns with Professional Method 3D Printer
After introducing the original desktop 3D printer to the market in 2009, MakerBot has been on quite a rollercoaster ride.
Thoughts On 3D Hubs’ Demise – Or Is It Rise?
You’ve probably heard that 3D Hubs is about to shut down their DIY community 3D printing network, as we wrote the other day.
BCN3D Technologies Updates Sigma and Sigmax 3D Printers
Spain-based BCN3D Technologies released significant updates to their desktop 3D printers, now the Sigma R19 and Sigmax R19.
Airwolf 3D Unveils “Stretch” Professional 3D Printer
Airwolf 3D announced a rather large 3D printer, the new EVO 22.
Fusion3’s Updated Professional 3D Printer
Fusion3 replaced their F400 3D printer with the new F410, and it’s not just “10” better.
A High-Quality Resin 3D Printer: The Microlay Versus
Yesterday Madrid-based Microlay announced a very powerful desktop 3D printer for the dental industry: The Versus.
The HBOT 3D F300 Desktop 3D Printer
We had a look at the powerful F300 professional 3D printer from HBOT 3D.
Airwolf’s New EVO Professional 3D Printer
Airwolf has been producing great professional 3D printers for years, and now introduce a new machine, the EVO.
Ultimaker Can Actually Measure Their Transformation To a Professional Market
In discussions with Ultimaker last week, we learned something very interesting: Ultimaker can literally measure their recent transformation.
The Inception X1 Professional Desktop 3D Printer
Another interesting professional desktop 3D printer option has launched: the Inception X1.
Desktop 3D Printer Enclosures: A Hint of Things to Come?
A new 3D printer enclosure product portends a change in the future.
There Really Are Professional 3D Printers
In the past year or so we’ve been referring to something we call “professional” desktop 3D printers.
Kentstrapper Upgrades to the Zero 2 3D Printer
Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the Zero 2 desktop 3D printer, an improved version of their previous Zero.
Leapfrog Announces the Bolt Pro
Leapfrog has announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Bolt Pro.
Kentstrapper Introduces the MAVIS Professional 3D Printer
Italy-based Kentstrapper introduced the MAVIS, a new, large format professional 3D printer.
Is This the Best Time to be Buying a Professional 3D Printer?
Could this be the best time in history to seek a professional 3D printer? It certainly could be.
3ntr Pushes the Envelope on Filament 3D Printing
We examined samples from 3ntr’s equipment and found them very capable.
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.
EVO-tech’s Professional 3D Printing System
Four-year old EVO-tech’s main product is a very powerful desktop 3D printer for professional use.
MakerOS Simplifies Everything For 3D Print Professionals
There’s a growing number of people making their living from 3D printing, and now cloud service MakerOS by Manulith can make life a lot easier.
The Large and Speedy Lynx3D Printer
Lynx3D has released a 3D printer with some very unusual features.
Zortrax’s Inventure 3D Printer
Zortrax is well-known as the manufacturer of a very popular and reliable personal 3D printer, the M200. But now they have another model, the Inventure.