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Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3

Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2

Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1

We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.

Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing

Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Schneider Electric’s shift towards sustainable U.S. manufacturing, supported by 3D printing and federal incentives.

Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday

Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday

Anycubic has quite a sale on 3D printers this Black Friday season.

ADDIMETAL Unveils K-2-2 Binder Jet 3D Printer with Open Material Capabilities

Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology

Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology

Axtra3D announced a significant investment in the company. They’ve raised US$4.5M in a Series A investment round, led by HZG Group. Axtra3D, based in Charlotte, NC, has developed a unique 3D…

Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair

Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair

In this analysis, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack Siemens' move to acquire Altair and what it means for the future of 3D printing and industrial automation.

3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer

3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer

Wash and Cure solution also available with new materials for SLA, SLS and MJP.

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.

DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention

DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention

Dyemansion has eliminated “forever chemicals” from their post-processing solution.

Future Flight: Bell’s 3D Printing Advances and the Army’s Tiltrotor Transformation

Future Flight: Bell’s 3D Printing Advances and the Army’s Tiltrotor Transformation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Bell’s use of 3D printing to propel the U.S. Army’s next-gen tiltrotor capabilities.

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.

PHA in 3D Printing Takes a Step Forward with OXMAN’s Sustainable Product Platform, Oᵒ

New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction

New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction

Researchers have developed a new form of 3D printing that they call “Impact Printing”.

Design of the Week: Mac mini Pro

Design of the Week: Mac mini Pro

This week’s selection is the Mac mini Pro by MakerWorld contributor Jerrod Hofferth.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 10, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 10, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing

The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how cutting-edge 3D printing with composites enables precise, durable solutions that meet the highest industry standards.

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO announced a significant upgrade to their filament production lineup, introducing the Filament Maker TWO. Succeeding the Filament Maker ONE, the new device promises increased filament quality and a number of…

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.

Did You Know? Autodesk Fusion 360 Monitors Shared Files for Potential ITAR Violations

Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion

Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion

The massive software acquisition will close next year, plus the latest simulation news from Altium, VI-Grade and Ansys.

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2

Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1

We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech's Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.

3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget

3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget

There’s an interesting story from IEEE Spectrum describing how researchers built a low-cost fusion reactor — using 3D printing.

The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role

The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. discuss the Agile BioFoundry's cutting-edge technologies and the untapped potential of 3D printing in bioprocessing.

DIP Technology Surpasses Volumetric Printing Speeds with Innovative Resin Flow Solution

DIP Technology Surpasses Volumetric Printing Speeds with Innovative Resin Flow Solution

A radically new and incredibly fast 3D printing process has been developed: Dynamic Interface Printing, or “DIP”.

Stich3R: New Blender Add-On Brings Realistic GCODE Visualization

Stich3R: New Blender Add-On Brings Realistic GCODE Visualization

There’s a new and quite beautiful rendering system for GCODE visualization. When you prepare a 3D print in slicing software, there’s usually a 3D viewable preview. It’s quite important to review…

Make 3D Prints Truly Watertight with DIAMANT’s dichtol AM Hydro Sealant

Make 3D Prints Truly Watertight with DIAMANT’s dichtol AM Hydro Sealant

Have you ever tried to 3D print a waterproof object? There’s a solution for you.

ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.

3D Printing Drives the Jeep Legacy Forward: A New Era of Off-Road Adventure

3D Printing Drives the Jeep Legacy Forward: A New Era of Off-Road Adventure

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi trace the Jeep’s transformation from military workhorse to a global off-road legend, spotlighting how 3D printing has opened new frontiers in vehicle customization.

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Our friends at Creality have quite a sale taking place on Black Friday. Black Friday sees plenty of deals for all items, and desktop 3D printers are among the more popular…

Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength

Researchers Develop Carbon-Doped Metal Alloy with Enhanced Cryogenic Strength

Researchers have developed a new 3D printable metal alloy that has exceptional cryogenic properties.

3DPrinterOS and Montclair State University Partner to Detect 3D Printed Gun Parts

3DPrinterOS and Montclair State University Partner to Detect 3D Printed Gun Parts

There’s quite an announcement from 3DPrinterOS today: they intend on automatically detecting 3D-printed gun parts.

Cowboy Couture Meets 3D Printing: The Yellowstone Fashion Phenomenon

Cowboy Couture Meets 3D Printing: The Yellowstone Fashion Phenomenon

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Yellowstone's influence on Western fashion is being amplified by 3D printing, offering custom, modern takes on timeless cowboy gear.

3D Printing with Chitu Systems’ Rainbow Filaments – Plus a Reader Discount

3D Printing with Chitu Systems’ Rainbow Filaments – Plus a Reader Discount

One of the hidden secrets in desktop 3D printing is the use of rainbow filaments.

Is SwiftShape the Next Big Thing in Desktop Fabrication? Is it a 3D Printer?

Is SwiftShape the Next Big Thing in Desktop Fabrication? Is it a 3D Printer?

A new Kickstarter project offering a multifunction 3D printer seems to be succeeding.

Ozone Partners with Sculpteo to 3D Print Custom Paraglider Parts for Enhanced Flight Performance

Ozone Partners with Sculpteo to 3D Print Custom Paraglider Parts for Enhanced Flight Performance

One of Sculpteo’s customers has developed a new application for 3D printed parts: customized paraglider parts.

Design of the Week: Side Bin

Design of the Week: Side Bin

This week’s selection is the highly over-engineered Side Bin by Printables contributor SMACKMAX.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 3, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 3, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Striking a Balance: Global Port Automation and the Future of Dock Workers

Striking a Balance: Global Port Automation and the Future of Dock Workers

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into how automation and 3D printing are redefining global port operations and what this means for the workforce.

JanTec Engineering Unveils Breakthrough to Reduce 3D Print Warping 

JanTec Engineering Unveils Breakthrough to Reduce 3D Print Warping 

JanTec Engineering has an ingenious way to reduce 3D printed part warping through the use of multiple materials.

Formnext Chicago Postpones Debut Amid Scheduling Conflict with Rapid+TCT and Industry Pressures

Formnext Chicago Postpones Debut Amid Scheduling Conflict with Rapid+TCT and Industry Pressures

Formnext Chicago has been postponed, and this is a significant development in the industry.

Ulendo’s New Software Upgrade Increases Industrial 3D Printing Speeds by 5X

Ulendo’s New Software Upgrade Increases Industrial 3D Printing Speeds by 5X

Ulendo announced a new program to massively increase the speed of certain industrial 3D printers.

7 Free AM Simulation Tools You Might Not Know

7 Free AM Simulation Tools You Might Not Know

Some lesser-known 3D printing simulation software with examples of implementation.

Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute

Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute

I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasys’ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.

Hanboost C1: The Ultrasonic Tool Every 3D Printer Operator Needs

Hanboost C1: The Ultrasonic Tool Every 3D Printer Operator Needs

A new Kickstarter project should be of considerable interest to 3D printer operators.

Researchers Develop Algorithms to Improve Accuracy of Complex 3D Scans

Researchers Develop Algorithms to Improve Accuracy of Complex 3D Scans

A new approach to point cloud processing could dramatically enhance the accuracy of complex 3D scans.

Bambu Lab Addresses Filament Tape Problem Affecting AMS Performance

Bambu Lab Addresses Filament Tape Problem Affecting AMS Performance

There are a number of reports of issues with recent filament spools from Bambu Lab. What’s going on?