Chemnitz researchers just showed a low cost, vision and AI approach that models and controls Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) extrusion to improve accuracy without endless slicer tweaks.
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Polymaker’s Centralized Preset Library Simplifies Filament Tuning
Polymaker is making a big deal of their presets, and so they should.
New Review Clarifies FFF Parameters And Performance
A new research survey examined which FFF settings, materials and controls truly matter for the best part performance.
LLM Agents Step Into The 3D Printer Control Loop
A new CMU framework uses large language models to spot defects and change print parameters during print jobs.
New Stratasys Patent Centralizes and Restricts 3D Printer Tuning Parameters
Stratasys has patented a simplified approach for tuning 3D printers, which could have major implications in the future.
New Research Enhances Electrical Conductivity in 3D Printed Materials for Advanced Applications
New research has identified a way to more properly send electrical signals through 3D printed material.
SUNLU 3D Releases Print Profiles for Bambu Studio and New Reusable Spool Design
There is news from SUNLU 3D about print profiles and reusable spools.
Why Standard Print Profiles Are Holding Back Additive Manufacturing
At AMS2025, I heard an interesting angle on print profiles from Dyndrite CEO Harshil Goel.
Elegoo Announces SatelLite: A New Resin 3D Print Slicer with Advanced Support and Repair Features
Elegoo announced they’re developing their own 3D print slicing software tool, Elegoo SatelLite.
The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments
It’s time to begin proper labeling of 3D printer filaments.
Roboze Unveils SlizeR: Faster, Smarter 3D Print Slicing Software
Roboze announced a new slicing software tool, “SlizeR”.
Inside 3D-Fuel’s Revival: Tough PLA, PCTG, and New Manufacturing Efficiencies
We spent some time with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel.
Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors
Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.
Five Things that need to be Standardized in 3D Printing
The world of 3D printing seems to be slowly fragmenting into a series of closed environments. What can stop that from happening?
Question of the Week: Resurrecting the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer
This week’s question is regarding the now unsupported Kodak Portrait desktop 3D printer.
Ultimaker Responds to High-Speed 3D Printing Trend with Significant Improvements
UltiMaker reacts to the high speed 3D printing explosion with speed improvements.
Pellet Power: How Juggerbot’s Material Card is Changing the 3D Printing Game
Juggerbot has been developing something they call a “material card”.
Streamlining 3D Printing: The Demand for a Standardized Profile System
Could everyone please get together and figure out a way to standardize 3D printer profiles? Please!
Siemens Energy and Senvol Make Metal 3D Printing Data Available to Industry
Senvol and Siemens Energy announced an arrangement to unleash considerable know-how on metal 3D printing.
Question of the Week: Where Are The Print Profiles?
This week’s question is all about print profiles for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Say Goodbye to Tedious 3D Printer Calibration with Automated Filament Calibration
How about we actually do all the necessary calibration for 3D printing automatically?
We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard
I’m wondering why there isn’t a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.
The AddiMap Project Could Solve a Ton of 3D Printing Problems
The AddiMap Project could revolutionize production metal 3D printing as we know it.
Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters
Sintavia announced a new copper 3D printing method, but this may lead to an interesting challenge to other providers.
Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR
Fusion3 has introduced a new and powerful slicing system for their 3D printers, REACTOR.
MakerBot Declares METHOD “Open Materials”, But Not In The Way You Think
MakerBot’s new experimental extruder allows the use of open materials, and can achieve superior 3D print results.
Smart International Brings Additional Third Party Materials To The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer
A new materials program by Smart International now enables the easy use of high-grade engineering materials on the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
Ultimaker Cura 4.4 Includes An Interesting New Concept
Ultimaker released a new version of Ultimaker Cura 3D printer slicing software that includes a very intriguing new feature: Intent Profiles.
After Several Months, How Is Ultimaker’s Cura Marketplace Doing?
How is Ultimaker’s new Cura marketplace doing? We took a look at the current state of the innovative material profile venture to help 3D printer operators.
The Next Stage of 3D Printing Standards?
A reader poses an interesting question about 3D printing standards.
The Problem With Printer Profile Libraries
A new strategy by some vendors to provide 3D printer profiles may backfire.
Kodak’s 3D Printing Ecosystem Extends Farther
Kodak has introduced something very interesting into their 3D printing ecosystem: 3D design and print services.
Origin’s Origin One Manufacturing 3D Printer
Origin has finally revealed their mysterious 3D printer: The Origin One.
Is Ultimaker’s Print Profile System Taking Over?
Ultimaker’s powerful Material Alliance Program is growing rapidly, but what does this mean?