There seems to be a new area of competition between Bambu Lab and Prusa Research: reward programs.
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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.
Affordable 5-Axis 3D Printer Upgrade Concept
Researchers at Imperial College London have devised a relatively inexpensive system to provide 5-axis 3D printing capability.
Prusa Discusses 2021 and Beyond
A long post from Josef Prusa held some hints at where the company may be heading next.
Our Top 3D Print Stories of 2021, Determined By You
It’s the end of the year, and I wondered which stories gathered the most views by Fabbaloo readers.
The State of 3D Print Slicing Software
Slicing software is a key element in any 3D printing workflow, but what are the options?
Prusaslicer 2.4 Has So Many New Features I Can’t Even
Prusa Research dropped the latest version of their popular 3D print slicing software, PrusaSlicer 2.4, and it has an astounding number of amazing new features.
Prusa’s New Rewards and Badging System: Wither Thingiverse?
Prusa Research announced unique reward and badging systems for their PrusaPrinters site, and there are some very interesting implications.
Prusa’s Sustainable Step: Recycled Prusament
Prusa Research took a very interesting further step into the world of sustainability with the introduction of a recycled PLA material.
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.
Prusa Acquires Trilab and Moves Into Industrial 3D Printing
Prusa Research and Trilab executives celebrate the acquisition [Source: Prusa Research]
Prusa Research Takes Huge Step Into Manufacturing With The Automated Farm System
Prusa Research announced the “Automated Farm System”, a system to control an array of inexpensive 3D printers.
3D Print Companies Leveraging Social Media In New Ways
Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.
Prusa Research Begins Resin Production
Three years ago Prusa Research launched their own filament production, and this week they launched a similar resin production line.
Prusa Reveals How They Sped Up MSLA 3D Printing
Prusa Research published a highly detailed piece explaining how they managed to dramatically speed up their latest resin 3D printer.
Prusa MK4 Rumors Increasing?
Recently there seems to be an uptick in rumors of a possible Prusa MK4 desktop 3D printer.
Automated 3D Printing On Prusa Equipment With Quinly
3DQue announced a new version of their Quinly continuous 3D printing system for Prusa equipment.
Prusa Research Announces Speedy SLA 3D Printer
Prusa Research significantly updated their SL1 MSLA 3D printer.
Prusa Releases New Firmware, But How Much More Can Be Done?
Prusa Research released version 3.10.0 firmware for their flagship line of 3D printers.
2021 3D Print April Fool’s Day Roundup
Today, April 2nd, is a much more sensible day.
Prusa Joins 3MF Consortium
Prusa Research quietly announced they’ve joined the 3MF Foundation in a live video this week.
The Epic Creativity Solving The Prusa MMU2S Buffer Crisis
A great deal of incredibly imaginative work has been done by the community to replace the sometimes-problematic Prusa MMU2S Buffer.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Enclosure?
A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.
Prusa’s Outstanding 3D Print Gluing Guide
Gluing is a practice all 3D printer operators will eventually perform, and Prusa Research has published what could be the definitive guide for it.
A Peek Behind The Scenes At Prusa Research
Prusa Research published a series of very interesting statistics about their operations in 2020 and previous years.
PrusaSlicer 2.3 Is A Bigger Update Than Expected
Prusa Research announced the official release of PrusaSlicer version 2.3, their latest slicing software tool.
Prusa Announces PVB Material, But Is It Too Difficult To Use?
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new and unusual material for 3D printing for their Prusament line: PVB.
Speculations On 3D Printing In 2030
It’s the start of a new year, and time for predictions. But this time I’m going for broke and predicting not what might happen in 2021, but instead in 2030!
As Always, Trust Is The Most Important 3D Printer Specification
What is the most important 3D printer specification? I think it’s trust.
What Will The Prusa XL Tool Changer 3D Printer Look Like?
It’s easy to miss, but apparently Prusa Research is to develop a new 3D printer equipped with a “tool changer”.
Prusa Slides Out Slightly Improved Desktop 3D Printers
Prusa Research announced they’ve upgraded their current lineup of desktop 3D printers — but only slightly.
Prusa Research’s Amazing New Materials Table
Prusa Research has released an extremely interesting and highly useful materials table.
Another Multi-Color 3D Printing Accessory: Co Print
There’s another multi-color 3D printer accessory launching: the Co Print.
Prusa Moving Towards Professional Market?
Could Prusa Research be slowly moving into the professional 3D printing market?
What Might We Expect To See In The Prusa MK4? Part 2
I’ve been doing some thinking about a potential Prusa MK4 3D printer and have some ideas about what we might see.
What Might We Expect To See In The Prusa MK4? Part 1
No, there have been no announcements regarding a new “Prusa MK4” 3D printer. But what might be included in a MK4?