The importance of support structures, or rather the lack of them, was revealed in a visit with Velo3D.
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Exploring RLP’s Innovative Liquid 3D Printing Technology
I had the chance to see RLPâs amazing liquid 3D prints.
Polymaker’s Breadth of Filament Products Expands
Polymaker showed us some of their recent products, and itâs quite amazing what theyâve developed.
Lynxter’s Silicone 3D Printer Has an Important Surprise
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer dedicated to silicone material.
Xioneer Introduces Large Support Dissolving Station
Xioneer announced the âVortex EZâ, a powerful post processing device for advanced FFF 3D printing.
Some Updates from Polymaker on the 3D Print Materials Scene
I had a chat with Luke Taylor of Polymaker about the latest developments from the company.
RIZE 3D Printers Recovered by Sindri 3D Printing
We learned of an interesting development in the RIZE situation.
At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials
I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what theyâve been doing lately.
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced âSMARTâ, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
What Is “Breakaway Support”?
Support material is support material. Or is it?
SLM Solutions Announces Free Float, A Support-Free 3D Printing Technology
SLM Solutions announced a new technology called âFree Floatâ that dramatically reduces the need for support material.
How To Fully Leverage 5-Axis 3D Printing
New research has uncovered ways to optimally use 5-axis 3D printing.
Creality Launches Second Kickstarter Campaign With Revolutionary 3D Printer
Creality launched what could be their largest crowdfunded product ever, the 3DPrintMill.
SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: The NXG XII 600
SLM Solutions has released a breakthrough metal 3D printer, the massive NXG XII 600.
Design of the Week: Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table
This weekâs selection is the Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table by Unfold.
Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.7
Thereâs a new release of Ultimaker Cura out this week, version 4.7.
Not for Lack of SupportâNetfabb 2021.0 for 3D Print Processing
Netfabb’s latest release helps with the thankless 3D print tasks of adding and removing supports.
colorFabb Releases First Dissolvable 3D Print Support Material
Innovative filament producer colorFabb has introduced their very first soluble support material for 3D printing, DPA-100.
AR Support For 3D Printing Companies With New Alliance
Augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing are coming closer together all the time, now including a smart remote field service solution brought to additive manufacturing through a new alliance.
How To Significantly Reduce Use Of 3D Print Support Material
Iâve bumped into a very interesting technique that could save an enormous amount of support material and 3D printing time.
Do You Know About Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
3D Printing Tip: Support Structures Required In Unexpected Places
I encountered an unusual support structure issue while 3D printing and propose several ways to resolve it with Meshmixer.
Formlabs Launches Community Spaces Program
Formlabs announced a new âCommunity Spacesâ program that should optimize use of Formlabs 3D printing equipment in public fabrication labs.
An Eco-Safe Water Soluble Support Material
Most 3D printer soluble support materials are not particularly eco-friendly, but 3D Printlifeâs 3D-SOLVE is a very safe option for ABS and other engineering materials.
Stereotech’s Amazing “5D” Filament 3D Printer
Stereotech has introduced a small-scale inexpensive 5-axis 3D printer capable of printing objects without support, but there are some confusing aspects.
Another High-Temperature Soluble Support Material
Options for high-temperature 3D printing support material are rare. A reader found another support filament usable with some engineering materials.
3D Print Community: The 3D-HELP Project
This monthâs community support selection is the 3D-HELP Project.
3DGENCE Achieves Soluble Support With High-Temperature Material
Is it possible to 3D print complex 3D models in PEKK material? 3DGENCEâs F340 high-temperature 3D printer can now do so with soluble supports.
VELO3D Grows Significantly In 2019
VELO3D announced their first yearâs financial results and they were quite spectacular.
PostProcess Releases First Ever Post-Processing Survey Results
Finally we have a glimpse at the 3D print post-processing market, due to a survey performed by PostProcess Technologies.
Ionic Hybrid Support Material Has All The Right Properties
Is there a universal support material? It seems that MatterHackersâ new Ionic Hybrid Support Material could be, as it offers both breakaway and soluble properties.
Self-Melting 3D Printed Support Structures Now Possible
Need easy-to-use support structures? Researchers have discovered a way to automatically liquify a printable material after 3D printing using green light.
Velo3D’s Incredible Metal 3D Printing Process
Velo3D’s amazing metal 3D printing process is able to print without support material with very high resolution using a âfree floating in the powderâ system.
The NEO800 Industrial SLA 3D Printer
We had a chat with Maria Fatialofa of RPS about their NEO 800 3D printer.
“Alternately Soluble” 3D Print Casting
Iâm reading about a very unusual technique for 3D printed casting that involves two soluble support materials.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
LulzBot’s TAZ Pro Industrial 3D Printer
Aleph Objects has ventured into new territory with the announcement of their new TAZ Pro device.
Post-Processing In Focus: Support Removal
Post-processing is evolving from 3D printingâs dirty little secret to a PR headline.
Interesting Features in 3DWOX Desktop
Iâve been exploring the latest version of 3DWOX Desktop and bumped into some interesting features.
3D Print Learning Series: Concepts
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print concepts.
Consultancy Partnership Strengthens Technical 3D Printing Support
G.W.Consultancy and AT 3D-SQUARED have signed a partnership to âadvance AM/3D Printing to the next level.â
Soluble Support Material for PEEK?
3DGence announced a high-temperature dissolvable support material.
SABICâs Focus on Expanding Applications for 3D Printing Materials
Global chemistry giant SABIC shares a look into its strategic focus in 3D printing.
PostProcess Partners with Rösler
That didnât take long. After announcing the establishment of a base in Europe US-based PostProcess Technologies announced an interesting partnership with Germany-based Rösler. PostProcess Technologies produces a series of âsmartâ post-processing devices for 3D printing that intelligently remove supports or smooth the inevitably layered surfaces of freshly printed objects. Sometimes their equipment does both processes… Continue reading PostProcess Partners with Rösler
Some Of You May Need The WONDERCUTTER
Thereâs a very interesting tool that may be just right for 3D printing.
PostProcess Technologies Moves To Europe
PostProcess Technologies is opening up a European operation.
New Features in Sunata Should Make for Better Metal 3D Prints
Atlas 3D announced a new version of their Sunata metal 3D printing optimization system, with some very interesting features.
Some Form 1+ Users Not Happy
The now-unsupported Form 1+ 3D printer still has many fans, but some are quite unhappy.
3DGence’s New MultiMaterial 3D Printer
We reviewed 3DGenceâs F40 Industrial 3D printer a short while ago, and now they have another new product: the 3DGence DOUBLE.
The Several Methods of Dual Extrusion
With the increasing buzz over the near-necessity of dual extrusion, we thought weâd say a few words about how this is done.
There’s So Much More to Support Removal
Iâm reading a white paper from PostProcess thatâs discussing the complexities of removing dissolvable support material from fresh 3D prints.
New Features in Cura 3.2
Ultimaker has released Ultimaker Cura 3.2, which includes a number of very interesting features.
Ethereal Machines: A Company Making Many Different 3D Printers
We bumped into Ethereal Machines, a Bangalore-based 3D printer manufacturer and were surprised by the varied nature of their product line.
Ultimaker’s New Core – And Supports
Ultimaker announced two new products that are designed to meet customer demands.
VSHAPER’s Tilted Take on 3D Printing
VSHAPER has demonstrated a new 3D printer that could point towards a tilted future of 3D printing.
Do You Qualify for Our 3D Print Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
Controlling Support Structures in BioPrinting Applications
Researchers have developed a unique way of handling support structures in bioprinting.
Trend: 3D Prints and Soluble Support
A trend is now very evident in the desktop 3D print world: soluble support.
Another Water-Soluble Support Material Hits the Market
With the increase in the number of dual-material 3D printers recently, itâs no surprise there are new support materials emerging.
Dissolvable Supports for 3D Metal Printing?
Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a very interesting method of providing dissolvable supports for 3D metal prints.
Soluble Support For Moulds? Experiments Are Underway
The rocket scientists at E3D-Online have been doing some rather interesting experiments with their soluble support material.
Verbatimâs New Filaments Support That Professional Notion
Recently we spoke with representatives from Verbatim and found out about some new filaments they are working on.
Have a Non-Profit 3D Print-Related Project? We Can Help!
If you havenât heard, Fabbaloo offers a free service to qualified non-profit initiatives in the 3D print and related space.
A Deeper Look at the Amazing Rize 3D Printing System
This week I managed to get a closer look at the new 3D printing system from startup Rize.
Support Structures Eliminated with this 3D Printing Concept?
Swiss students have invented a new twist on 3D printing without support material.
PostProcessâs Solutions for Post Processing 3D Prints
If thereâs one dirty secret of 3D printing, itâs the post-printing experience.
Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
We announced in September a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now! The program is our way to give back to the open source community that has greatly supported the recent development of 3D printing technology thatâs sweeping the world today. Our program involves selecting… Continue reading Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
Guess Which 3D Printing Process Is Still Under Patent?
After our publication of thoughts on compromises when using dissolvable 3D printer filament for support material, a reader pointed out something rather interesting.
Tradeoffs With Dissolvable 3D Printer Support Materials
There are two major plastics used for dissolvable support structures in desktop 3D printing, but neither is perfect.
Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
We announced last month a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now!
What Happens When Your 3D Printer Manufacturer Drops Support?
In an increasing number of cases, support ceases for aging 3D printers. What should you do?
Rize3D Emerges and Solves a Huge Problem
Stealth 3D printer startup Rize3D today released details on their new device, the Rize One, which has a unique approach to handling support structures.
Life After Death: How To Support Aging Industrial 3D Printers
This week we proposed the idea of buying used 3D printers instead of new, but how can you keep them running?
Stratasysâs Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme
There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and itâs not simply announcing hardware.
MEDICREAâs Real Time Spinal Support Team
A lab service assists physicians in real-time to prepare implantable spinal rods, demonstrating how 3D printing must get much closer to application areas.
Stratasys Applies For Patent on Magnetic Support Material
On October 1st, the USPTO published a patent application from 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys for an unusual method of supporting 3D prints: magnetic media.
3D Systems Now Provides Soluble Support Material
3D Systems announced the availability of a soluble support plastic for use in their Cubify line of personal 3D printers.
Who’s Your 3D Printing Guru?
While 3D printing has become significantly less complex, it is still beyond the realm of casual consumer use. The workflow from digital model to physical print involves skills, experience and tools that are daunting to most consumers, even though they can be handled by techies. If this sounds like a familiar situation, you’d be… Continue reading Who’s Your 3D Printing Guru?