UltiMaker has a new 3D printer you probably haven’t heard about: the S8 Secure.
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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?
Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?
Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?
LOOP 3D Unveils LOOP PRO X+ Turbo: A High-Performance Professional 3D Printer
LOOP 3D announced a new and powerful professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ Turbo 3D printer.
UltiMaker Unveils S8: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Advanced Motion Control
UltiMaker has entered the high-speed 3D printing world with their introduction today of the new S8 3D printer.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 3
We conclude our test of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test the brand new Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer.
Industrial 3D Printer Sales Drop 24% in Q3 2024, While Desktop Segment Grows
An analyst report paints a dismal picture for 3D printing in 24Q3.
Tumaker’s Modular 3D Printers: FFF and FGF Flexibility in One Platform
Today we’re looking at a Spanish 3D printer manufacturer, Tumaker.
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.
Zongheng3D’s Super Maker DM200: A Top-Down 3D Printer
I had a look at Zongheng3D’s unusual top-down SLA 3D printer.
The CFSYS Alpha 450 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
CFSYS is a new Shanghai-based company that produces a continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
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.
Ups and Downs for 3D Printing in 2025
Well, it just happens to be the first day of the year. What might happen in the next 364 days?
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
BCN3D Prepares for High-Speed Printing Era with Omega I60 Enhancements
BCN3D has been quietly making some interesting moves.
The UP400 Pro: Tiertime’s Latest High-Speed, High-Temperature 3D Printing Powerhouse
Tiertime is set to release a larger, high-speed 3D printer, the UP400 Pro.
Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential
We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3
Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2
Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1
We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.
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.
Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, continues with setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 1
We were fortunate to test the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1.
What Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon Means for Desktop 3D Printing
What does Elegoo’s new Centauri Carbon mean to the 3D printing industry?
Zaxe Teases Game-Changing Z4 Printer to Tackle Multimaterial Speed and Waste
Zaxe is developing a mysterious solution to the multimaterial waste problem.
Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 1
We were very privileged to be able to give the Creality K1C 3D Printer a thorough test. It’s quite an impressive Creality K1C 3D Printer that has many capabilities.
FieldFab by Craitor: A Rugged 3D Printer for Military and Field Operations
Today I’m looking at a 3D printer I haven’t seen previously, the FieldFab by Craitor.
Zortrax Faces Financial Crisis: Restructuring Amid Competitive Pressures
There’s trouble at Zortrax, the Polish 3D printer manufacturer.
From Hobbyist to Professional: Creality’s Ender-3 V3 Series Offers a Printer for Everyone
Creality has now focused on a trio of new Ender-3 V3 products.
Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality
Divide By Zero Technologies has introduced an “auto-switchover” technology in their latest 3D printer, apparently the world’s first.
Exploring Zaxe’s Latest 3D Printers: the X3 and Z3S
Istanbul-based Zaxe produces two interesting professional 3D printers.
Navigating the Future: Materialise Unveils Key 3D Printing Trends for 2024
Materialise has published their thoughts on 3D printing trends in 2024, and they’re quite revealing.
Creality Unveils K1C Desktop 3D Printer: Advanced Carbon Fiber Printing at an Affordable Price
Creality announced the K1C desktop 3D printer, and we have the details.
Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023
I’m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.
Shifting Gears in 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Predictions for 2024
Many have asked, so here’s my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.
LulzBot Unveils TAZ Pro Long Bed 3D Printer: Enhanced Build Volume with Extended Y-axis
There’s a new LulzBot: the TAZ Pro Long Bed.
Understanding the Market Segments of 3D Printers
There are multiple market segments in the 3D printer world, in which one do you belong?
High-Quality 3D Printing with the LOOP PRO X+’s Innovative H-Bot Design
We had a look at Loop3D’s latest 3D professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+.
Prusa Research Ventures into Advanced Resin 3D Printing with New SLX Printer
We had a look a Prusa Research’s upcoming resin 3D printer, the SLX.
Hands On With The Method X 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the Method X 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Method X 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Method X 3D printer continues with more on operations.
Hands On With The Method X 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Method X 3D printer continues with setup, calibration and operations.
Hands On With The Method X 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been testing a Method X 3D printer in our lab and it’s time to tell you what we found.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review at the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer continues with a look at setup and operations.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Raise3D has produced several notable professional 3D printers, and we’ve been able to do extensive testing on their Pro3 Plus model.
Resellers Face Uncertainty in the Wake of the Desktop 3D Printer Shift
I’ve been doing some thinking about the high speed 3D printing revolution, and realized there’s going to be another casualty: resellers.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed
Peopoly just announced an unbelievable high speed 3D printer, the Magneto X, which is shockingly different.
Project R3D Debuts Talos Line: High-Speed IDEX 3D Printers for Professionals
Project R3D has released a new set of professional 3D printers, the Talos line.
The 3D Printer Race to the Bottom Becomes The Professional Squeeze
The race to the bottom is over, and there will be considerable movement in the 3D printer market in coming years.
Creality’s HALOT-MAGE PRO Wins Display Application of the Year
One of Creality’s latest resin 3D printers has won an award.
Enhancing 3D Print Flow Rates: Meet the Mosquito Prime by Slice Engineering
Slice Engineering has released a powerful new professional-grade hot end, the Mosquito Prime.
Unveiling the EVO: Creative 3D’s Revolutionary High-Speed 3D Printer
We had a chat with Creative 3D to learn about their latest professional 3D printer, the EVO.
Taking a Closer Look at Flashforge’s Latest Professional 3D Printers
We had a look at Flashforge’s latest professional 3D printers, the Creator 4 and Guider 3.
UltiMaker Streamlines Branding and Targets Professional and Educational Markets
UltiMaker reveals a new branding strategy following last year’s Ultimaker and MakerBot merger.
Makertech 3D Unveils Proforge 4: High-Speed Tool Changing 3D Printer
Makertech 3D has introduced a new professional 3D printer that includes tool changing capability.
A Mixed Bag: 3D Printer Market Landscape and Trends in 2023
3D print analyst firm CONTEXT released a report on the current industry state, and it reveals some interesting trends.
Original Prusa XL 3D Printer Now Shipping After Years of Development
Prusa Research finally shipped the Original Prusa XL 3D printer, but this is far more than just a printer launch.
The Growing Distinction Between Desktop and Industrial 3D Printing
I’m sensing a definite splitting of the 3D print industry in recent years.
How Trilab is Benefitting from its Acquisition by Prusa Research
We had a chat with Trilab’s Michal Boháč to find out how the company has been doing.
Introducing the UltiMaker S7: A Notable Upgrade from the S5
UltiMaker announced a new 3D printer, the UltiMaker S7.
Prusa Research Nears Release of the Original Prusa XL 3D Printer
Prusa Research is nearing release of their critical Original Prusa XL 3D printer, and it’s a critical step for the Czech company.
Understanding the Diverse Markets of 3D Printing: Why Some Products Don’t Make Sense
I’ve noticed a troubling trend in 3D printing in recent times: unwarranted criticism of alternative technologies, but there’s a reason why it’s happening.
A Look at the UP600 3D Printer from Tiertime: Features, Benefits, and More
We had a look at Tiertime’s biggest 3D printer, the UP600.
Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 2
We complete our review of Simplify3D V5.0 with a look at previews, features, bugs and final thoughts.
Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 1
After a wait of several years, we’ve got our hands on the latest version of Simplify3D.
What To Make of Wematter’s Big Deal With 3D Systems
I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.
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.