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.
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Manage Your Filament Inventory With Open Source SpoolEase
Want to manage your ever-increasing collection of 3D printer filament spools? Try SpoolEase. SpoolEase is an open-source project that provides hardware and software to automatically manage filament spools. It comes in two products: SpoolEase Console and SpoolEase Scale. SpoolEase Scale, as you might suspect, is used to weigh spools and determine an accurate amount of… Continue reading Manage Your Filament Inventory With Open Source SpoolEase
Tennis Serves Up Health, Analytics, and 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve-up an explanation of how tennis is at the forefront of health improvements, data-driven analytics, and next-gen equipment through 3D printing.
Where are the Digital Spool Scales for FFF 3D Printers?
I’ve been reading about “digital spools” that automatically weigh 3D printer filament spools.
An Update From Roboze
I spoke with Roboze CEO Alessio Lorusso recently and found out the current state of the Italian manufacturer of high-temperature 3D printers.
How Far Has 3D Printing Changed: From Prototype To Orbit
A partly 3D printed research satellite will test the envelope of 3D printed technology.
3D Printed Pumping Iron
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman pump up the use of 3D printing to take a look at gym equipment.
Is It Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The question of measuring an amount of 3D printer filament seems straightforward, but there’s more to the story.
The BB023 Spool Tracker
How much filament is left on that spool? If you don’t know, you might need a spool tracking device. The BB023 fits on a 3D printer and counts the length remaining.
Question of the Week: Basic 3D Printer Filament Calculations
This week’s question deals with arithmetic.