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Need To Upgrade Your Replicator 2? Here’s One Interesting Option
A third party upgrade could bring new life and abilities to the many Replicator 2’s across the globe.
Fuel3D’s Journey To A New 3D Space
We chatted recently with Fuel3D CMO Philip Newman and learned the company has taken some big steps, and they’re not in 3D printing.
MakerBot Finally Upgrades The SmartExtruder!
MakerBot announced the SmartExtruder+, a new version of their advanced extruder used on their fifth generation equipment.
Wim3rl: A Water-Cooled 3D Printhead
There’s an unusual piece of hardware available for pre-order: a water-cooled 3D print head designed for delta-style 3D printers.
Finally, An Intelligent Spool Holder: The MonsterFeed
For those using generic 3D printer filament, the issue of spool management is sometimes troublesome. Now those issues could be solved with the MonsterFeed universal spool holder.
MODIFI3D: An Excellent Set Of 3D Print Finishing Tools
MODIFI3D is a set of excellent tools for finishing your 3D prints.
New 3D Printer Hot End Could Solve The Filament Dilemma
The “1730 Full Metal Hotend” from ReprapUniverse in The Netherlands is able to handle two different filament diameters.
Open Edge’s Strange But Amazing 3D Print Nozzle
Open Edge first appeared years ago when they began with the FoldaRap folding 3D printer, but now they’re on to something quite interesting: a very sophisticated nozzle.
Another Sticky Option: 3DLAC
There’s yet another option to ensure your 3D prints stick to the print surface during printing: 3DLAC.
The Multistruder: Core Of Your Future Filament Making System?
We’ve been contacted by the backers of the Multistruder, a new type of extruder, and it’s an interesting design.
Apple Applies For 3D Printer Patent? Not Exactly
The big buzz this week was the discovery that Apple applied for a patent for 3D printing. But when the details are examined, it’s not really a 3D printer.
Apple’s 3D Coloration Patent: Analysis
As we described yesterday, Apple last week applied for a US patent for 3D print coloration technology. But what does this mean?
Smart3D’s Inexpensive Pixelio 3D Scanning System
We’re checking out a forthcoming 3D scanning option, the Pixelio.
Surprise! 3D Systems Drops Price on iSense Scanner
3D Systems announced a significant price drop for their handheld “iSense” 3D scanner, just in time for the holidays.
Ultimaker Sweetens Their Extended Version With A Free Nozzle Switcher
Netherlands-based Ultimaker has been selling their Ultimaker 2 Extended machine for some time now, but until the end of the month, buyers will receive an extra feature.
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.
The Flying Extruder: The Best of Bowden and Direct 3D Printer Extruders?
Comments on our Bowden vs Direct 3D printer extruder post led us to the “flying extruder” concept, which is a bit of both.
Bondtech’s New QR Extruder Includes Handy Features
Sweden-based Bondtech has released an upgrade to their already successful 3D printer extruder: the Bondtech QR.
The Proliferation of Inexpensive 3D Scanning Solutions
With many inexpensive 3D scanning options now appearing on the market, you might wonder which style you should choose for your application.
FLEKS3D’s Back With More Print Plate Options
FLEKS3D launched an innovative 3D printer plate system last year, and now they’re back with more products and options.
FUBOSS Simplifies 3D Body Scans – And Reduces Your Costs
José M. Martínez is not one to let a problem lay unsolved. In this case, he’s figured out a way to reliably obtain full body 3D scans at low cost.
Could A Sapphire Nozzle Should Fix Those Abrasive 3D Printing Issues?
A new sapphire-equipped 3D printer nozzle may eliminate abrasion issues, enabling the ability to 3D print very strong materials.
Could You Use ZYYX’s Multi-Color 3D Printing Technique?
ZYYX, manufacturers of an interesting desktop 3D printer, have released a video showing a fascinating technique for multi-color printing that you might be able to use.
The FilaFab EX’s Sensible Approach To Extrusion
We’re checking out a new filament manufacturing device, D3D Innovation’s FilaFab EX, and it seems they’ve taken this process a lot further than others have.
A 3D Printing Pen – That Prints In Metal!
The 3DMetalCreator is a unique device: it’s a pen that can print in metal.
Mobium Solutions Working On a Continuous Print Surface
A small startup, Mobium Solutions, has developed what we believe could be the most important 3D printer accessory ever created.
Kentstrapper Presents The “Noah” 3D Printer Controller
3D printer manufacturer Kentstrapper announced their new Noah 3D printer controller.
Eora 3D Scanner Launches Today
An inexpensive, portable 3D scanner is set to launch today on Kickstarter.
SMARTTECH 3D’s New Industrial 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH 3D announced a powerful 3D scanner designed for industrial use: the SMARTTECH 3D Robotized.
The Colorful Technology of Honeycomb Graphics
A company from Chile is developing a fascinating process for color 3D printing.
A Kaleidoscope of Colors With The CollideOScope Multi-Filament 3D Print Head
A new 3D print head is able to print not two, not three, but up to SEVEN different filaments at a time.
The Many Plugins Available For OctoPrint
We’ve been looking through a site chock-full of plugins for 3D printer management software OctoPrint, and there’s some very useful functions present.
Hands On With The Zebra Plate
We’ve been testing PRINTinZ’s essential accessory, the Zebra printing plate.
The MatterControl Touch: A Brain For Your 3D Printer
Let’s face it: most desktop 3D printers are pretty dumb. But now you can add some smarts to your device with the MatterControl Touch.
3DPrintClean’s Filtrations Solutions Now Available
3DPrintClean’s product line of 3D printer accessories for emission filtration are now available for purchase.
ZMorph Adds Three More
3D printer manufacturer ZMorph has released no less than three new toolheads for their device.
Want an Ember 3D Printer? Now You Can Build One Yourself!
Autodesk has released the firmware and electronics for their high resolution resin 3D printer, the Ember.
S Square’s Three 3D Scanning Solutions
We took a good look at not one, but THREE 3D scanners from Hong Kong-based S Square System.
More than 100 New Additive Manufacturing Machines and Materials Added to Senvol Database
A tremendous amount of information exists in the industrial additive manufacturing industry, with many companies – old and new – competing for customer dollars and attention.
3D Printer “Dough Cannon” Struggles
A Kickstarter project to develop a unique extruder specifically for 3D printed dough seems to be having trouble raising funds.
Hands On With 3Dconnexion’s SpaceMouse Pro Wireless – And a Special Offer For You!
We’ve been secretly testing 3DConnexion’s incredible SpaceMouse Pro Wireless for the past few weeks and it’s time to tell you how we fared. Short version: Excellent!
Hands On With The XTC-3D Smoothing System
We got dirty with XTC-3D, a 3D print smoothing resin. The results are very shiny.
Afinia’s New ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner
Afinia announced the ES360 3D Scanner that offers a unique two-way scanning technique.
MakerBot Continues To Probe Professional 3D Printing Applications
When MakerBot was born some years ago, the focus was entirely on personal 3D printing; now that’s changed.
FABtotum Combines Two 3D Printing Processes – and More!
FABTotum launched a new making option, the PRISM, which enables their Personal Fabricator to include multiple 3D printing processes.
3devo Launches the NEXT 1.0 Filament Recycler
Utrecht-based 3devo’s new filament extruder is now available on their crowdfunding page, but will it be practical?
Matter and Form’s Bevel Nails Funding For 3D Scanning Clip
The folks from Matter and Form, makers of a powerful tabletop 3D scanner, launched a new product: the Bevel clip, a smartphone attachment that performs mobile 3D scanning.
SKY-TECH’s New SKYPEN: A Dual Color 3D Pen
Taiwan-based SKY-TECH offers a number of 3D products, but now they’re offering a very low-cost, advanced technology 3D printing pen.
SKY-TECH’s New 3D Scanner
Taiwan-based SKY-TECH has announced a new handheld 3D scanner based on Intel Realsense, the 3D Hermes.
The RangeVision Portable 3D Scanner
Russia-based RangeVision produces a portable 3D scanner that can produce very good results: the RangeVision Smart.
EasyWelder Solves A Common Filament Problem
EasyWelder is a very inexpensive 3D printing accessory that many people might find very useful.
PRINTinZ Releases the “Zebra Plate”
3D print accessory maker PRINTinZ released their new 3D printing adhesion system, the Zebra Plate.
3D Printer SLA Tank Repairs Now Available
One of the annoying problem with resin-based 3D printers is the wear and tear on the resin tank, which must frequently be replaced. That may not be the case anymore.
3DSimo’s 3D Printing Pens
3DSimo is an unusual 3D printing pen in that it can use multiple materials. Now they’re about to launch an even smaller version.
3D Systems Ports iSense to iPhone
3D Systems’ popular iSense handheld scanner solution has a new platform: iPhone 6.
Trouble With 3D Print Plate Adhesion? Try 3D-EeZ
One of the most problematic issues with personal 3D printers is having prints remain stuck to the bed during printing. 3D-EeZ has a solution for that.
Inside The CloneScan3D Photo Booth
We got a very close look at the new CloneScan3D photo booth from Spain. So close we were actually inside it!
A ZinoMat For Every 3D Printer
We looked at another option for ensuring your 3D prints stick to the print surface: the Zinomat.
BQ’s Ciclop 3D Scanner
Madrid-based 3D printer manufacturer BQ makes the WitBox 3D printer, but did you know they also make a tabletop 3D scanner?
Create It REAL Supercharges the Hotrod Henry
Remember our post on Create It REAL’s stunning 3D printer controller? Now it’s powering yet another 3D printer.
The Discov3ry Extruder: Chunky Don’t Work
We received a quick update from the folks of Structu3D, makers of the Discov3ry paste extruder.
Perceptron’s Green Laser 3D Scanner
Perceptron announced a new style of 3D laser scanner that overcomes several issues.
CreateItReal Enables Massive 3D Printing Speedups
Denmark-based CreateItReal has developed a way to dramatically speed up many forms of 3D printing with a “real time processor”.
Add AutoLeveling to Your 3D Printer
Tired of manually adjusting your 3D printer’s build plate level? Now there’s a way to do this automatically on printers that don’t have the feature.
Intel and 3D Systems Partner On Laptop 3D Scanning
Intel’s RealSense 3D scanning cameras have transformed the way we look at laptops. From gesture controls to 3D scanning, Intels new camera has added a whole drawer of tools to the digital toolbox we call laptops.
Better 3D Scanning Coming Thanks to Northwestern
A group at Northwestern University near Chicago is developing a new type of 3D scanning technology that should increase reliability and usability.
Electroplate Your 3D Prints with the Orbit1
Tired of plain plastic 3D prints? A new device can electroplate your prints in metal: The Orbit1.
BuildTak’s Spring Steel Plate Makes Printing Easier
3D printing accessory maker BuildTak is developing a steel plate to improve performance of their bed-sticking solution.
Magic Box Almost Ready
Remember the Magic Box? The one that automatically smooths your ABS prints? It’s almost ready for shipping.
The Multicolored Diamond Hotend
Interested in color 3D printing? Who isn’t? Now there’s another way you can do so.
Krumm-tec’s Industrial 3D Print Cleaners
What’s a 3D print cleaner and why would I need one?
ReTouch3D Can Retouch Your Plastic Prints
A new product has launched that could make finishing 3D prints a great deal easier.
ZMorph Updates a Few Things
The company that makes the interesting head-changing ZMorph 3D printer has announced a couple of interesting developments.
Print Tall With Your Ultimaker, Really Tall!
A project intends on providing an accessory for Ultimaker 3D printers that extends the height axis to, well, unlimited!
Do You Need an Alligator Board for Your 3D Printer?
A team from Perugia, Italy has developed a very interesting 3D printer controller board, the Alligator.
A New 3D Printer Nozzle for Chocolate?
A Kickstarter campaign is attempting to raise funds to engineer a nozzle specifically to 3D print chocolate.
Bigger Nozzle Equals Faster Printing
Some 3D prints require a long time to complete. In general, the rule of thumb is: The larger the print, the longer the print. But that doesn’t mean you can’t speed up the process.
The Case for Flexible Build Plates
In the past year there have been many attempts to develop a reliable way for prints to stick to the print surface. Some are rigid, and some are flexible.
WASP’s New 3D Printer Extruder Could Enable 3D Printed Homes
The goal of Italy-based WASP (World’s Advanced Saving Project) is to enable “zero mile” homes, 3D printed with local materials. Now they seem to have created the hardware to do so.
Stratasys Improves Recycling Program
Stratasys has made significant improvements to their recycling program.
Discov3ry Paste Extruder Ships
Remember that unusual paste extruder for 3D printers, the Discov3ry? It’s now shipping.
Finally: A 3D Printer Filter Accessory
We’ve been looking for something like this for a very long time: finally a way to purify emissions from personal 3D printers.
Flexible Hybrid Slicing?
Some folks in the Netherlands have developed a new system that performs “Flexible Hybrid Slicing”.
CloneScan3D Automates 3D Body Scanning
Spain-based Grupo Sicnova’s new CloneScan3D looks to be a easy way to capture 3D models of people.
Matter and Form’s Tabletop Scanner
Matter and Form’s 3D scanner remains popular, but the company hopes to do even more.
The New PRINTinZ Plate
We wrote about PRINTinZ’s amazing print plate previously, but now there’s an all-new version.
Shining 3D’s EinScan-S 3D Scanner
At CES we were able to check out Shining 3D’s new EinScan 3D scanner.
The ATLAS 3D Scanner
Uriah Liggett, founder of Murobo LLC and creator of the all new 3D printable ATLAS 3D scanner, needs your help funding his Kickstarter project.
Printr’s Powerful Element 3D Printer Controller
Netherlands startup Printr launched a combination hardware-software-cloud solution that could add very powerful features to your 3D printer.
The UberBlox Construction Set
A new project called “UberBlox” hopes to create a flexible electro-mechanical building and construction system.
3D Systems Updates Their 3D Photo Booth
3D Systems first demonstrated a 3D photo booth in January 2014. Now it looks very different.
Sharebot’s Sharebox 3D
The folks at Italy-based Sharebot have introduced a new hardware accessory, the Sharebox 3D.
ESUN’s Fast 3D Body Scanner
Need to capture a 3D model of an elusive subject? You might consider the ESUN full body scanner.
Fuel3D’s Future Scanning Devices
During a discussion with Fuel3D at CES it became clear they’re setting goals far beyond mere 3D face scanning.