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PrusaSlicer 2.9.1 Introduces Smart Sequential Printing and Multi-Material Interlocking
Prusa Research just released PrusaSlicer 2.9.1, and there are two very interesting new features.
New Mexican Import Laws Make Buying Desktop 3D Printers More Difficult
It just got more challenging to buy desktop 3D printers in Mexico.
Prusa Research Introduces EasyPrint: Mobile-Friendly 3D Print Slicing
Prusa Research introduced a new consumer-friendly feature called “EasyPrint” that marks a significant step for the company.
Elegoo’s $199 Centauri Redefines Budget 3D Printing, Challenging Open Gantry Systems
Let’s take a deeper look at Elegoo’s incredible price breakthrough from earlier this week.
Prusa Mini Phoenix: Prusa Mini Survives House Fire
A Prusa Mini 3D printer was in a house fire and somehow survived.
Elegoo Massively Disrupts 3D Printing Market with Centauri Carbon Price
Elegoo has finally released the price of their new Centauri Carbon 3D printer, and it is, well, astonishing.
Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One
Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.
How Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports Could Reshape the 3D Printing Market
There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what might they mean in the desktop 3D printing world?
Tyson Build Plates: Durable, High-Performance Print Surfaces for FFF 3D Printers
I’m looking at a supplier of build plates, Tyson Build Plates.
E3D Expands Compatibility with Bambu Lab, Prusa, and Creality 3D Printers
E3D is going deep with upgrades for popular desktop 3D printers.
From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
After years of seeing amazing desktop 3D printers emerge year after year, I see a pattern. I’ve been fiddling with desktop 3D printers for almost 15 years now, beginning with my first device, the venerable MakerBot CupCake. It took several days to assemble it from wires, boards, motors, and pieces of wood, and successfully printed… Continue reading From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next
Bambu Lab Leak Suggests New H2D 3D Printer with Dual Extrusion and Larger Build Volume
In a possible major leak, a document that might depict an unannounced Bambu Lab 3D printer has appeared.
The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing
There seems to be a new emerging standard configuration for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Formnext 2024 Highlights: Financial Stress, Industry Shifts, and Emerging Innovators
Formnext 2024 has concluded, and I have some thoughts.
Introducing MobiPrint: Print Objects Anywhere in Your Space with Mobile 3D Printing
Researchers unveiled “MobiPrint”, a home mobile 3D printer.
Made in the USA: Prusa’s MK4S Opens New Opportunities for American Buyers
Prusa Research is now shipping MK4S 3D printers from their US-based manufacturing facility.
CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
CONTEXT issued a report on 3D printer sales for the second quarter of 2024, and there are some surprising results. The company uses its connections to obtain data about company sales, both public and private companies. This is then analyzed to determine trends, which is what we’re looking at today. CONTEXT divides up the additive… Continue reading CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
3D Model on Printables Contest Faces Criticism for Misleading Cover Image
I came across what appears to be a misrepresented design on Printables.
Prusa Research Releases Firmware Updates for 7-Year-Old 3D Printers
Prusa Research made a seemingly innocent announcement of a firmware upgrade, but there’s a lot more to the story.
Prusa Research Launches Resin Color Mixing Kit and Secures UL 2904 Certification for MK4S
Prusa Research made two important announcements late last week, one involving resin coloring, and the other a critical certification.
Innovative 5-Color 3D Print on Prusa XL Showcases Advanced Dithering Techniques
This has to be one of the most unusual 3D prints I’ve ever seen.
Is Prusa Research’s Prusa Hub the Future of Makerspace 3D Printing?
Prusa Research’s “Prusa Hub” concept was recently highlighted by the company, but what is it all about?
3DPrinterOS Now Supports PrusaSlicer for Advanced Slicing
Interesting news from 3D Control Systems: they’re integrating PrusaSlicer.
Prusa Research Unveils MK4S with Major Cooling Upgrades and Faster Print Times
Sticking to the pattern, Prusa Research announced the Original Prusa MK4S this week.
Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.
Prusa Research Aims to Become Leading US 3D Printer and Filament Manufacturer by 2025
Prusa Research is dramatically expanding operations in the USA.
The Rising Concern of Waste in Multimaterial 3D Printing: Solutions and Innovations
There’s a growing poop problem in 3D printing.
Open Source Project Adds Fourth Axis to Prusa MK3S for Advanced 3D Printing
An open source project details how to add another axis to the Prusa MK3S 3D printer.
Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo
Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.
Speculations on Bambu Lab’s Next 3D Printer
There have been many hints of Bambu Lab nearing an announcement of a new 3D printer, but what could it be?
Prusa Research Provides Details on the Much Improved MMU3
Prusa Research has published some interesting test results for their new MMU3 material switching accessory.
Is Your Old 3D Printer Obsolete? Increasing Frustration with Outdated Models
Do you hate your desktop 3D printer? I’m thinking a growing number of operators think exactly that.
New Firmware 6.0.0 Introduces Advanced Features for Prusa’s Latest 3D Printers
Prusa Research has released a major update to its 3D printer firmware, version 6.0.0.
Battle of the 3D Printing Reward Programs
There seems to be a new area of competition between Bambu Lab and Prusa Research: reward programs.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
Farewell to the MK3S+: Prusa Research Phases Out Legendary 3D Printer for New Innovations
Unsurprisingly, Prusa Research announced the end of production for their very popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
Bambu Lab, Voron, and Elegoo Gain Recognition: Insights from Fabbaloo’s 2024 Survey
Recently we completed our annual reader survey, and we found some interesting results.
Prusa Research Launches MK3S+ Upgrade Kit: Bridging the Gap to MK4 Technology
Prusa Research is now shipping an upgrade kit for their popular MK3S+ 3D printers.
Prusa Research Breaks Sales Records with MK4 Amidst Growing Competition and Manufacturing Challenges
Prusa Research posted a long video and post about their current status. Let’s take a look.
Design of the Week: Life Size Triceratops Skull
This week’s selection is the massive Triceratops Skull by Prusa Research.
Printables by Prusa Introduces Online Store for Individual 3D Model Sales
In a somewhat surprising announcement, Prusa Research launched an online store capability in Printables.
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.
Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry
A new research paper investigates the claim that some 3D printer companies have violated open source licenses.
Bambu Lab’s Disruptive Emergence in the 3D Printing Market
There is an interesting trend occurring in the 3D printing market recently, all caused by Bambu Lab.
Prusa Research’s Design Contest Reveals Potential for 3D Printed Spare Parts
Prusa Research just concluded a design contest and there’s a surprising outcome.
Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing
A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.
Prusa Research’s Firmware Experiment: How Did They Achieve Faster Prints?
Prusa Research made their Mini 3D printer run a lot faster, and we gave it a test.
From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers
There’s an interesting implication from the achievement of high speed printing on the Prusa Mini.
Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World
This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.
Upgrade Alert: Prusa Mini 3D Printer Now Operates at Blazing Print Speeds
Josef Prusa announced they’ve made their Mini 3D printer a whole lot faster.
Automate Your Prusa: Meet JobOx – The Mini-Factory for 3D Printing
Want to transform your Prusa 3D printer into a mini-factory? Enter “JobOx”.
Monetize Your 3D Designs: Exploring Prusa’s New Printables Clubs
Prusa Research has launched their “club” feature on Printables.
Prusa Research’s MMU3 Now Shipping: Better than the MMU2S?
Prusa Research is now shipping their MMU3 unit, and has provided more details on including interesting upgrades and firmware changes.
The Changing Landscape of Desktop 3D Printers: New Features Complicate Buying Decisions
Buying a desktop FFF 3D printer is getting a lot more complex these days.
Optimize Your Prints: Introducing Organic Supports in PrusaSlicer 2.6
PrusaSlicer 2.6 has been released, and it includes quite a number of very useful new features.
Balancing Open Source and Commercial Interests: Prusa Research’s Licensing Dilemma
I finally got around to reading a post by Prusa Research about open source licensing, and have some thoughts.
Are High Speed 3D Printers the Future of Desktop Printing? A Market Analysis
Where are all the high speed 3D printers?
Prusa Research Issues First Sustainability Report
Prusa Research has issued its first ever sustainability report.
Meet the High Flow Revo Hot End: E3D’s Solution for Faster, More Reliable 3D Printing
E3D finally released their high-flow Revo hot end the other week, and it should make life easier for certain types of 3D printers.
Prusa Research Unveils MK4 Input Shaping Firmware
Prusa Research has released their first input shaping firmware.
The Future of 3D Model Repositories: Shifting Markets and Potential Changes
After Prusa Research’s announcement of a Printables monetization feature earlier this week, I had some thoughts about the future of 3D model repositories.
Accelerating the Future: How High-Speed 3D Printers Are Changing the Game
It seems the 3D print world is rapidly shifting to high-speed devices, and this change will significantly impact many aspects of the industry.
Accelerating 3D Printing: How New Firmware is Ushering in a High-Speed Era
Get ready for an avalanche of high speed desktop 3D printers.
Unpacking the Prusa MK4: What It Means for Prusa Research and the 3D Print Community
After yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of the long-awaited Original Prusa MK4 3D printer, I have some thoughts.
Introducing the Original Prusa MK4: Prusa Research’s New Flagship 3D Printer
Surprise, surprise! Prusa Research has suddenly announced the Original Prusa MK4 3D printer.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 17, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
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.
E3D’s Revo Hot End Gaining Momentum
The Revo is catching on.
Critical Video Published About Prusa Research: “Dear Prusa Research… We Need To Talk.”
A very controversial video has emerged directing strong criticism at Prusa Research.
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.
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.
Prusa Research Takes a Step Towards the Future of Digital Spare Parts with “Official Brand Profiles”
Prusa Research announced a new initiative to attract commercial brands to their ecosystem.
How To Supercharge Your Prusa MINI 3D Printer
A new Kickstarter project hopes to make Prusa MINI 3D printers a great deal better.
Open Source 5-Axis 3D Printer Project Grows Interest
An open source version of a five-axis 3D printer design is being developed, and could soon take off.
We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard
I’m wondering why there isn’t a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.
Prusa Beefs Up 3D Printer Thermal Management
Prusa Research announced a new beta version of their 3D printer firmware that takes a more sophisticated approach to thermal management.
Design of the Week: Full Color Vi
This week’s selection is the detailed 3D model of Vi from Arcane by Magnavis and 3D printed by Barry Webb.
Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read
Researchers from Chemical Insights and Prusa Research have published reports on 3D printer safety that should be standard reading for all participants.
Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”
Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.
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.
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.
New AM Materials Round Up, August 5, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Design of the Week: AirPod Repair and Upgrade
This week’s selection is a custom AirPod repair and upgrade by Ken Pillonel of the “Exploring the Simulation” YouTube channel.
New Open Source Mod For Continuous 3D Printing on the Prusa MK3S+
A new method of continuous 3D printing has been developed.
3D Printing Price Increases Continue to Appear
Another 3D print company announces significant price increases, perhaps with a secret agenda.
Prusa Announces Sustainable Strategy and Practices
Prusa Research announced a comprehensive program of sustainability for the company.
Prusa Indeed Raises 3D Printer Prices
After an announcement last week, Prusa Research has indeed raised prices on their most popular 3D printers.
Prusa To Raise 3D Printer Pricing
Prusa Research has announced price increases for certain 3D printers.
Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
How Can You Tell If 3D Printer Prices Rise?
Prices of almost everything are rising, but how can you tell if 3D printer prices are rising?
Design of the Week: Володимир Зеленський
This week’s selection is the Volodymyr Zelenskyy Bust by Prusa Research.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 25, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Prusa’s XL Manufacturing Challenges Detailed
Prusa Research provided a very detailed update on their XL 3D printer development.