We had a chance to evaluate the new Prusa MINI 3D printer. Here we examine print quality and one error encountered.
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Hands On With The Prusa MINI 3D Printer, Part 2
We had a chance to evaluate the new Prusa MINI 3D printer. Here we configure the machine and begin operations.
Hands On With The Prusa MINI 3D Printer, Part 1
We had a chance to evaluate the new Prusa MINI 3D printer. Here we unbox and assemble the device.
Thoughts On Using The Prusa MINI In 3D Printer Farms
After working with the Prusa MINI 3D printer, I have some thoughts on the use of this device in a potential 3D printer farm setup.
The Variable Currency Prices Of 3D Printer Filament
On a tip I took a look at how desktop 3D printer filament is priced by major suppliers and found something quite interesting.
Patenting Pandemic Designs?
3D printing has really stepped up to the plate in pandemic response — but what happens with those designs post-pandemic?
How To Keep In Contact With Your 3D Print Vendor During The Crisis
With the cancellation of countless in-person 3D print events, companies have leveraged technology to keep in contact with clients and prospects in unique ways.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
Prusa Releases Glimpse Of Future Farm System
Josef Prusa dropped some big hints about their upcoming 3D printer farm software and we speculate on what’s to come next.
Design of the Week: Prusa Protective Face Shield
This week’s selection is the Prusa Protective Face Shield by Prusa Research.
3D Print Companies Contribute To The Crisis In Unique Ways
Several 3D print companies have stepped up with initiatives to help aid the COVID-19 crisis, and Ultimaker has developed a unique service to do so.
Fusion 360 Now Offers 3D Print Slicing, But Will You Use It?
Autodesk surprised everyone by suddenly adding a way to slice 3D print jobs directly within their popular Fusion 360. But is it something you will use?
Prusa Sets Example For 3D Print Companies During The Pandemic
Prusa Research is going above and beyond in their preparations to deal with COVID-19, and other companies should follow their example.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
Which Of The Seven Multi-Color Filament 3D Printing Approach Is The Best?
There are several ways to perform multi-material 3D printing using filaments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
What Is Consumer 3D Printing, And Does It Really Exist?
In response to recent controversy over the notion of “consumer 3D printing”, I propose some alternate ways to look at the situation.
Thoughts From A Professional 3D Printer Maintenance Manager
We caught up with a professional 3D printer maintenance manager to understand his thoughts on repairing several types of 3D printers in a busy fabrication lab.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 3
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 3 deals with troubleshooting and eventual success.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 2
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 2 deals with assembly and initial testing.
Hands On With The Prusa MMU2S, Part 1
We tested the Prusa Research MMU2S multi-material 3D printer upgrade kit and learned a great deal about 3D printing. Part 1 deals with concepts and assembly.
More On The 3D Printer Hair Incident
We were able to view video footage of the 3D printing hair-caught incident from last week and have determined exactly how it occurred, and how to prevent it from happening again.
Four Far Out Predictions For 3D Printing In 2020
General predictions of the future are easy, mere extensions of existing trends. Here we provide some very specific — and unlikely — predictions for 2020.
Prusa Leaks New Firmware Features; Suggests Future Model Features
Prusa Research issued some news about their new Original Prusa MINI desktop 3D printer, and it leads to some interesting speculation.
Prusa Takes Aim At Thingiverse
Prusa Research seems to be taking aim at capturing the crown of 3D model repositories from Thingiverse with the help of a one-touch import tool.
Prusa No Longer Producing Loudspeakers
What should a 3D printer company do if they have a hardware problem? Tell us about it! That’s what Prusa Research did for a crazy heat bed noise issue.
Surprise! Prusa Announces MINI 3D Printer
Prusa Research announced a brand new desktop 3D printer, the Original Prusa MINI. Its surprisingly low price will enable almost anyone to obtain a quality 3D printer.
Prusa Sets World Record By Simultaneously Running 1096 3D Printers
How many 3D printers can you run at the same time? Prusa’s answer to that question is in the thousands, as they set a world record.
What To Do With Thingiverse?
Thingiverse is the largest printable 3D model repository on the planet, but it doesn’t seem to be progressing. We know why.
ASA 3D Printer Filament For The Masses
Have you ever used ASA 3D printer filament? A new offering from Prusa Research may provide a trigger for many 3D printer operators to begin using this powerful material.
Secrets of Prusa Research 3D Printer Manufacturing
A video tour inside the operations of Prusa Research gives a close look at what it takes to make high-quality 3D printers and 3D printing filament.
Creating Multi-Color 3D Prints From Mono-Color 3D Models
Having trouble separating a 3D model into pieces for color 3D printing? Now a new tool, SimplyColor3D, allows easy segmentation for Prusa MMU2S or Palette2 .
Prusa Research Ships 100,000 Machines
Prusa Research has now officially sold more than 100,000 desktop 3D printers.
Prusa Rebrands and Improves Software Systems
Prusa Research introduced PrusaSlicer to replace their previous management software.
Could Cloned Equipment Be A Bother For Prusa?
Fabbaloo friend and maker Eric Au reports on his use of a Prusa clone 3D printer.
The Prusa Bear Upgrade
There’s an exciting upgrade for the most popular 3D printer around: the Prusa Bear Upgrade.
Implications of Prusa’s New 3D Model Repository
I’m thinking a lot about Prusa’s new 3D model repository, and wondering what it might mean.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
Implications of the Prusa SL1 Resin 3D Printer
We’re nearing the release of Prusa’s first resin-based 3D printer, and it’s time to think about what this might mean.
Question of the Week: How Many Resin 3D Printers Exist?
We received an interesting question about resin 3D printers.
Wait, Is Consumer 3D Printing Back?
After thinking more about Prusa Printers’ astonishing production figures, I’m now wondering whether consumer 3D printing is back.
Prusa’s Manufacturing Capacity Is Incredible
At formnext we learned much about Prusa Printer’s manufacturing capabilities.
Prusa Introduces Filament Line with Powerful Process
Prusa Research has done something few, if any, 3D printer manufacturers have done: develop their own in-house produced filament.
Thoughts on Prusa’s New SL1 Resin 3D Printer
Prusa Research announced a new resin-based 3D printer. What will this mean?
Surprise: Prusa Announces Resin 3D Printer, The SL1
Long time non-resin 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research announced a resin 3D printer.
Prusa Finally Releases MultiMaterial Upgrade
Prusa Printers finally released their long-awaited second version of their multmaterial upgrade.
A Caution for 3D Printer Startups: You’re Too Late
After watching a video of Prusa Research headquarters, it’s increasingly obvious that time is up for new 3D printer startups.
Good News: Prusa Abandons Original MK3 MultiMaterial Design
Josef Prusa provided an update on his company’s progress on building, improving and shipping their new MK3 3D printers, but also announced a big change.
Prusa Explains MK3 Updates
In a rather long blog post, Josef Prusa explained some of the backstory regarding ongoing changes to the company’s flagship desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
Prusa Yields to Customer Demand: MK3 Upgrades Now Available
There was a bit of controversy earlier this month when Prusa Research announced the fabulous new Prusa i3 MK3 desktop 3D printer.
Surprise: Prusa Releases MK3 Desktop 3D Printer
Unexpectedly, Prusa announced a significantly improved desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
Prusa Enables Soluble Support
Prusa Research took an expected, but nevertheless interesting step forward this month by announcing a feature usually found on professional machines.
3D Printer Filament Specifications: Who Can You Believe?
I’m reading an interesting story from Prusa Printers that reveals a rather shocking fact about 3D printer filament.
Hands on with the Original Prusa i3 Desktop 3D Printer
We got our hands on with a pair of assembled Original Prusa i3’s and ran them through some basic tests.
Prusa Introduces “Smooth Variable Layer Height” to Combine Speed AND Quality
Open source desktop 3D printer manufacture Prusa Labs introduced a fascinating new feature in their slicing software that attempts to resolve the eternal trade off between quality of print and print speed in 3D printing.
Things Looking Good For Prusa Research
After the “consumer crash” of desktop 3D printing there remains the surviving companies. One that’s far beyond mere “surviving” is Prusa Research.
Prusa Adds Sophisticated Calibration System
The Prusa crew have developed a rather sophisticated automated calibration system for their most recent desktop 3D printer, the Prusa i3 MK2.
Prusa Updates The Prusa: The i3 MK2 Lives
One of the most popular desktop 3D printers is the Prusa i3, but now it may become even more popular with its latest iteration.