UltiMaker announced a new professional 3D printer, the UltiMaker Factor 4 Plus.
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LOOP 3D Teases Production-Focused Upgrade
LOOP 3D announced a new 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2.
ChaoXiLi Introduces AiScan O1 Combining Structured Light and AI-Based Gaussian Splatting
A rather interesting new 3D scanner is about to hit the market.
Growing Military Demand Drives Strategic Pivot Across 3D Printing Companies
It seems every other story we write these days involves a military application.
CONTEXT Report Shows Decline in Professional 3D Printers as Entry-Level Segment Surges
A new industry forecast from CONTEXT shows continued stress on professional 3D printer manufacturers.
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
In-House 3D Printing in Radiology Signals Erosion of Market for High-Cost Commercial Systems
A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.
INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO
The system delivers up to 4x faster print speeds and more than double Z-axis strength (exceeding 40 MPa).
Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System
As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.
QIDI Max4 Redefines Affordable Professional 3D Printing with High-Performance Design
QIDI’s new Max4 is quite a powerful desktop 3D printer.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Sharp Declines in Industrial and Midrange 3D Printer Sales
A report from CONTEXT shows troubles for several segments in the 3D print industry.
3D Systems Introduces MJP 300W Plus for Jewelry Production
The combination of exceptional resolution and dissolvable, meltable supports enables precise surface quality.
Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 2
Our hands on review of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve finally completed our very long test of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer.
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.
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.
Bambu Lab Expands into Engineering Materials Market as Stratasys Lawsuit Continues
The announcement of the Bambu Lab H2D Pro might have something to do with the Stratasys lawsuit.
Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro with Expanded Material Support
Surprise! Bambu Lab announced a new 3D printer today, the H2D Pro.
Possible Leak Suggests New Bambu Lab 3D Printer With Larger Build Volume
It’s time to look at yet another possible 3D printer leak.
UltiMaker Launches S6 3D Printer With 4X Faster Print Speeds
UltiMaker announced a brand-new 3D printer, the S6.
Flashforge To Expand Professional 3D Printer Line With Actively Heated Guider 4 Pro
Flashforge continues to refine its 3D printer product line with the upcoming Guider 4 series.
The ProForge 300 Offers Affordable Multi-Material Toolchanging 3D Printing
There is another tool-changing 3D printer available, the ProForge 300, and it’s an open-source design.
HeyGears Expands Beyond Dental With High-Precision Reflex RS Resin 3D Printer
We looked at equipment from a relatively new 3D printer manufacturer, HeyGears.
Newcomer Aura3D’s F9 3D Printer for Large-Scale Printing
We had a look at a new large-format FFF 3D printer, the F9 from Aura3D.
Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume
We had a short chat with Pantheon to find out the latest about their powerful professional 3D printers.
UltiMaker’s S8 Secure: Could Secure 3D Printers Be the Next Trend?
UltiMaker has a new 3D printer you probably haven’t heard about: the S8 Secure.
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.