Kumovis has a new European patent application that digs into a very specific FFF problem: how to print parts with regions that transform smoothly from porous to solid.
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Snapmaker Scoops Up the Full Spectrum Guy
A surprise announcement from Snapmaker today has a noted developer joining their team.
New BambuStudio Feature Converts Textured 3D Models Into Automatically Painted Prints
Bambu Lab released a new beta version of BambuStudio that includes a very intriguing feature.
AI Post-Slicing GCODE Lowers FFF Material Use
A new research paper shows AI and curvature-aware post-slicing can cut FFF material use by about a quarter without touching CAD or the slicer.
Polymaker’s Centralized Preset Library Simplifies Filament Tuning
Polymaker is making a big deal of their presets, and so they should.
BambuStudio Update Adds Color Mixing
Bambu Lab has introduced a new feature to enable multiple colour shades.
VisiPrint Brings WYSIWYG Previews To FFF Printing
MIT researchers have built a fast preview tool that predicts how an FFF print will actually look, aiming to cut down on wasteful reprints.
Starwise Additive’s Cosmic Slicer Tunes Prints By Zodiac
A new slicer startup thinks your failed Benchy may be a Virgo problem.
Feature Suggestion: Automatic Random Model Placement
There’s a feature I want in every FFF 3D print slicing tool, and so should you.
Third-Party Software Marks New Phase in 3D Concrete Printing Development
3DCP technology continues to improve, and it’s not only on the hardware side.
oozeBot Launches preFlight Slicer, Rebuilding PrusaSlicer on a Modern 64-Bit Architecture
There’s a new slicer in town: preFlight.
Helio Additive Expands Material Support with 3D-Fuel PCTG Integration
3D-Fuel and Helio Additive have partnered to enable the use of PCTG with Helio.
Barriers in Scaling and TPU Materials Limit Home Production of 3D Printed Footwear
The 3D print industry may be missing out on a major distributed application: footwear.
BamBuddy Launches as Open-Source Alternative to Bambu Lab’s Cloud
A new open-source tool is ready to help manage your Bambu Lab 3D prints.
Patent Reimagines Editable Tree 3D Supports
A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.
Hybrid Layer Heights Boost FFF Strength And Efficiency
Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.
Bambu Lab Awarded Patent for Intelligent Speed-Adjusting Method
An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.
Startup Unveils T-IDEX System Designed to Double Throughput on FFF Printers
We’ve learned of a company developing a “true” independent extruder 3D printer.
AMIS Pro Offers Advanced 3D Nesting and Job Preparation
AMIS offers advanced job preparation software for powder-based 3D print processes.
MyMiniFactory Launches SoulCrafted Slicer Project to Build Open Source Resin 3D Printing Software
News from MyMiniFactory: they are building powerful open source slicing software for resin 3D printing.
Upcoming OrcaSlicer Release Introduces Flow Calibration by Touch and Much More
It’s not yet official, but the upcoming release of OrcaSlicer has some very interesting new features.
JuggerBot 3D and ORNL Partner to Develop Hybrid 3D Printer for Thermoplastics and Thermosets
JuggerBot 3D has inked a deal with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a 3D printer that can handle both thermoplastics and thermosets.
BambuStudio 2.2.0 Beta Brings Accessibility and Usability Upgrades for 3D Printing
The latest beta version of BambuStudio has some intriguing new functions.
Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer
Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.
Bambu Lab Releases BambuStudio 2.0 with Workflow and Dual Extrusion Enhancements
Bambu Lab released the 2.0 version of their BambuStudio software. What’s in it?
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.
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.
Snapmaker Orca Project: Advanced Open-Source Slicing for 3D Printing
Snapmaker announced the Snapmaker Orca Project.
Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer
This week’s question is about software for an older resin 3D printer. Reader Edward writes: “I recently received an anet n4 3d printer. It came with everything in the box but when I plugged in the USB there is no software for the slicer just 2 images. I have been trying to find someone that has… Continue reading Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer
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.
Joshua Bird’s Open-Source 4-Axis Printer Eliminates Supports
A very interesting – and inexpensive – 4-axis 3D printer concept has appeared.
Roboze Unveils SlizeR: Faster, Smarter 3D Print Slicing Software
Roboze announced a new slicing software tool, “SlizeR”.
Fuzzyficator Update: Seamless Integration with Major 3D Slicing Software
There’s a major update to the non-planar fuzzy skin script.
Lychee Launches Premium 3D Model Repository: Introducing the Lychee Library
The makers of the Lychee Slicer now have a major new product: the Lychee Library.
Fuzzyficator Introduces Nonplanar Fuzzy Skin for Top Surfaces in 3D Printing
The Fuzzyficator can make fuzzy skin where 3D print slicers cannot.
Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers
Researchers have identified an effective way to “iron” non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.
3DPrinterOS Now Supports PrusaSlicer for Advanced Slicing
Interesting news from 3D Control Systems: they’re integrating PrusaSlicer.
Introducing QuickCurve: The Slightly Nonplanar 3D Printing Slicer
I’m reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.
Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints
There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.
Upgrade Alert: Mango3D’s Latest Lychee Slicer Enhances Performance and Usability
Mango3D announced a new version of their Lychee Slicer.
BambuStudio’s Latest Update Includes Multi-Device 3D Printing and Enhanced Color Matching
Bambu Lab released a significant update to their Bambu Studio software.
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 Released
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 has been officially released.
Mango3D Introduces Lychee Slicer V5.0: FFF Printing Now Supported!
Mango3D announced V5.0 of the Lychee Slicer, but with a huge surprise: it handles FFF printing as well as resin 3D printing!
Create it REAL Releases Standalone Slicing Software Tool
Create it REAL seems to have switched strategies with their slicing software tool.
Markforged Links Slicing and Simulation
Markforged announced a very useful new feature for their Eiger software platform.
3DPrinterOS Now Includes Formlabs 3D Printer Support
3D Control Systems announced the latest version of 3DPrinterOS will support Formlabs equipment.
Voxeldance Additive 4.0 Includes Many New Features
Voxeldance Additive now reaches version 4.0, along with a number of new features.
We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard
I’m wondering why there isn’t a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.
Vlare’s Core 3D Printer Board and Slicer
Vlare is shaking up the world of resin 3D printing.
Ultimaker Touts New Slicing Engine
Ultimaker has organized a big announcement for a new slicing engine in their Ultimaker Cura system.
What Is Helio Additive All About?
We’ve learned a lot more about Helio Additive, a new startup company.
CONFIRMED: Simplify3D V5 IS ON THE WAY
We now have concrete indications that the long-awaited version 5 of Simply3D could be released shortly.
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.