A newly published Chinese patent application describes a machine that can switch between FFF 3D printing and pen-based writing or drawing without manual toolhead replacement.
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Creality’s Compact Filament Cutter Patent Targets Smaller Toolheads
A new patent filing sketches a compact way to cut filament inside the printhead before a tool change, and that matters because cleaner swaps can make multi material FFF systems faster and less troublesome.
Hyperion Patent Splits Extrusion From Motion System
A new patent from Australia-based Hyperion Systems proposes a different way to build large format extrusion systems without dragging a heavy hot end around the machine.
Valcun’s REMUS Enables Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing
Valcun took an interesting step into a new market with their new REMUS toolhead.
Manufacturers Can Enter Additive Manufacturing Through CNC-3D Printing Hybrid Systems
There’s a possibly easier path for manufacturers to enter the world of 3D printing.
New Panda Jetpack Mod for Bambu Lab: Functional Upgrade or Just Aesthetic?
I’m looking at what could be the strangest Bambu Lab upgrade yet.
FAME 3D Launches Powerful ‘Galaxy’ Series Toolheads for LulzBot 3D Printers
FAME 3D announced new and very powerful toolheads for their LulzBot 3D printers.
WASP’s CEREBRO: A Universal Controller for Robotic 3D Printing Integration
We had a chat with the nice folks from WASP about their latest robotic 3D printing hardware.
Revolutionary Six-Filament Extrusion Solution from Multec
I had the opportunity to check out Multec’s amazing six-filament extrusion solution.
Lynxter Announces New Delta Direct Extruder
Lynxter announced a new direct drive toolhead, the FIL21.
LulzBot Adds Powerful New Toolhead
FAME 3D announced yet another toolhead for the LulzBot line of 3D printers: the H175.