Unexpectedly, Prusa announced a significantly improved desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
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The T3D Smartphone 3D Printer is Now Available For Order
Some months ago we ran a story about a unique desktop 3D printer, the T3D. Now you can order one.
Digital Metal Officially Launches the DM P2500 3D Metal Printer
Digital Metal, part of Sweden-based Höganäs AB, has now launched their incredible 3D metal printer, the DM P2500.
3DMonstr’s Super New 3D Printer Series
Going by their name, 3DMonstr must produce large 3D printers, but now they’re even larger.
3D Printed Body Piercing Project Suggests Future Human Augmentation
A bioprinting project hopes to enable a new world of biodegradable human implants.
The Surprising KATANA Professional Desktop 3D Printer
There are a growing number of what I like to call “professional” desktop 3D printers emerging recently and one of interest is the Katana from OO-KUMA.
Price Crash at Sinterit: Their SLS 3D Printer is Now Even More Affordable
A surprise press release from Sinterit details a rather shocking price drop.
voxeljet’s New HSS 3D Printing Process
Germany-based voxeljet announced a new 3D printing process they call HSS.
Dremel Prepping for New 3D Printer
With rumors of a new Dremel desktop 3D printer arriving soon, the company seems to be dumping the older version.
Coming Soon: The Ionic3DP 3D Printer
A new 3D printer offering uses a very unusual motion system.
New Large and Small 3D Printers from Photocentric
Photocentric has recently introduced two new desktop 3D printers, the Liquid Crystal Pro and Liquid Crystal Precision.
The Einstart-C Desktop 3D Printer
Shining 3D has introduced a new, low-cost desktop 3D printer, the Einstart-C.
What’s This? Another Full Color Desktop 3D Printer?
Yes, it’s another relatively inexpensive desktop 3D printer that’s capable of full color prints.
Mimaki Enters the 3D Print Market With an Important Colorful Option
Japan-based Mimaki formally announced a new and rather interesting full color industrial 3D printer.
The Toybox: A 3D Printer for Kids
I’m looking at a crowdfunding campaign for the “Toybox”, and believe this could be a good option for a holiday gift.
The ByFlow Focus 3D Food Printer
There are a scant few “food” 3D printers available, and one of them is the Byflow Focus 3D food printer.
Markforged Shuffles Product Line
3D printer manufacturer Markforged has introduced a couple of new machines that alters their product lineup considerably.
The Spinny Sculpto Desktop 3D Printer
The Sculpto+ must be one of the most unusual 3D printers I’ve encountered.
The Powerful Deltawasp Turbo Desktop 3D Printer
Italy-based WASP announced a new version of their flagship 3d printer, the DeltaWASP 20 40 Turbo2.
Another LCD-Based Desktop 3D Printer: The D2K Insight
Hong Kong-based Mayc Creation has launched another desktop 3D printer, the D2K Insight.
SparkMaker: An Inexpensive LCD-Based Resin 3D Printer
The Sparkmaker 3D printer is currently listed on Kickstarter and appears quite popular. Let’s find out why.
Spee3D Develops Yet Another Way to 3D Print Metal
Australia-based Spee3D has developed a 3D metal printing process I haven’t seen previously.
Multiphoton Optics Achieves One of the Finest 3D Printing Resolutions
If you haven’t heard of Multiphoton Optics, you will soon, as the German company has developed a very powerful 3D printing process that is quite unlike others.
The Mankati E180 Professional Desktop 3D Printer
China-based Mankati has a new, powerful professional desktop 3D printer on the market: the E180.
Solidscape Announces the S500 High Precision Wax 3D Printer
Wax 3D printing is a specialty focus within the world of 3D printing and now there’s a powerful new 3D printer for wax casting applications.
The INTAMSYS FUNMAT HT Professional 3D Printer
Shanghai-based INTAMSYS produces several 3D printers, but one of particular interest is the FUNMAT HT 3D printer.
Mazak’s VC-500AM 3D Metal Printer
Mazak is a Kentucky-based company specializing in CNC machines, but they also offer an interesting metal 3D printing option.
About That Printrbelt Concept
I’m reading about the interesting collaboration between Polar 3D and Printrbot, who together have produced something they call the “Printrbelt”.
Hands on with the da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix, Part 2
We obtained a da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix desktop 3D printer from XYZprinting and put it through some tests.
Hands on with the da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix, Part 1
We obtained a da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix desktop 3D printer from XYZprinting and put it through some tests.
Kentstrapper Upgrades to the Zero 2 3D Printer
Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the Zero 2 desktop 3D printer, an improved version of their previous Zero.
3DEO’s Promising 3D Metal Printing Process
A Los Angeles-based company is working a new 3D metal printing process that could prove popular.
The Protonium High-Speed, High Resolution Delta 3D Printer
Among numerous crowdfunded 3D printers currently running is one that might be of interest: the Protonium.
What Happens When You Combine CNC and 3D Printing Equipment?
An interesting collaboration could result in one of the world’s largest 3D metal printers.
Leapfrog Announces the Bolt Pro
Leapfrog has announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Bolt Pro.
GE To Produce “World’s Largest” 3D Metal Powder Printer
GE hinted at a new, large 3D print technology they’ve been developing called “ATLAS”.
Prodways New “RAF” 3D Metal Printing Technology
France-based Prodways has announced a new method of 3D printing in metal that they call, “RAF”, for Rapid Additive Forging.
The MakerGear M3 Desktop 3D Printer
MakerGear has introduced a terrific new feature in their latest desktop 3D printer, the M3.
BCN3D’s Sigma R17 Desktop 3D Printer
BCN3D is a Barcelona-based 3D printer manufacturer that’s produced several generations of desktop 3D printers.
The Velleman Vertex Nano 3D Printer
Velleman has introduced a very low cost desktop 3D printer kit that could be of interest.
Desktop Metal’s CTO on the Next Generation of Metal 3D Printing
Ahead of RAPID+TCT 2017, an exciting startup known as Desktop Metal finally came out of stealth mode after almost two years to reveal not one, but two new additive manufacturing (AM) technologies.
Hands on with the Original Prusa i3 Desktop 3D Printer
We got our hands on with a pair of assembled Original Prusa i3’s and ran them through some basic tests.
Grupo Sicnova Unveils Mid-Range Industrial 3D Printer and More
Grupo Sicnova made a couple of interesting announcements this week.
The BP475 Large Format Desktop 3D Printer: Made With Carbon Fiber
Some 3D printers can print in carbon fiber, but this 3D printer is made from carbon fiber.
Additive Industries Times Four
Netherlands-based Additive Industries announced a powerful upgrade to their 3D metal printing system.
UnionTech’s SLA 3D Printer Impresses
With the expiration of certain patents, one might expect to see more competition in the 3D print world, and that’s certainly the case.
OPENCREATORS 3D Printer Offers Unique Features
A recent Kickstarter from OPENCREATORS has shown a 3D printer with features we haven’t seen previously.
Prodways’ P1000 SLS 3D Printer Offers Open Materials
France-based Prodways has been around for many years producing high-end industrial 3D printers, but now they’ve released a less expensive model that is quite interesting.
gCreate Developing the gMax v2 Desktop 3D Printer
Brooklyn has been a bit of hotbed for 3D printing tech, and one company based there is gCreate.
Formlabs Announces SLS 3D Printer: The Fuse 1
Surprise! Formlabs has suddenly announced a new 3D printer, and it’s entirely different from anything they’ve previously produced.
XYZprinting Announces the Nobel Superfine
XYZprinting may have started with the 3D print consumer market, but now they’re strongly pursuing the jeweler market.
A Look Inside SLM Solutions’ New 3D Metal Printers
We finally had a chance to spend some quality time with representatives of SLM Solutions, and learned a great deal about their 3D metal printing advances.
Vader Systems’ Unique 3D Metal Printing Process
I spoke recently with startup Vader Systems, who have developed a unique method of 3D printing solid metal, which has some very attractive advantages.
L-Devo: A Japanese 3D Printer Brand Seeking Worldwide Attention
We had a quick look at the L-Devo line of professional 3D printers recently.
Want a Very Tall Metal 3D Print? Call RPM Innovations
Most 3D metal printers offer relatively small build volumes, but not those from RPM Innovations.
ZYYX’s Professional 3D Printer
Another 3D printer manufacturer has developed a professional-level version of their desktop 3D printer.
Inside the Stratasys Continuous Build Demonstrator
Earlier this month Stratasys announced an unusual demonstrator that is capable of almost continuous 3D printing. We got a very close look at it.
Could the BuildOne USD$99 3D Printer Be Different?
Another ultra-low cost desktop 3D printer has been launched on Kickstarter: BuildOne.
M3D Officially Launches New 3D Printer Product Line
As revealed some months ago, desktop 3D printer manufacturer has officially released their new product line, which includes two 3D printers for desktop use.
Affordable Clay 3D Printing with ClayXYZ
A startup company has launched a 3D printer specifically designed for clay 3D printing.
German RepRap Sells The Silicone 3D Printer
At Rapid last week we spoke with representatives from German RepRap and found out something interesting.
An Ultrasonic Welding-Powered 3D Printer
I’m a sucker for an entirely new 3D printing process, and that’s what I walked into when I encountered Fabricsonic last week.
Impossible Objects Develops a Sheet-Based 3D Printing System
The last time we heard of Impossible Objects, they were receiving funding in 2014. Now we’ve seen their 3D printer in person.
A USD$49 3D Printer? Can It Be True?
China-USA based Kodama is set to release a USD$49 desktop 3D printer, and I may be a bit skeptical of this project.
The Amazing Aurora Labs 3D Metal Printer Dynamically Creates Alloys
We had an in-person look at Aurora Labs’ new 3D metal printer, and found it to include a very interesting feature.
A Very Inexpensive 3D Metal Printer from Xact Metal
With all the buzz about inexpensive 3D metal printers lately, it’s startling to see one option that doesn’t use a new process.
The Blackbelt 3D Printer’s Conveyor Belt System
I’m looking at an extremely unusual 3D printer design: the Blackbelt.
Stratasys Enters The 3D Printing Array Biz
One of Stratasys’ two big announcements this week was a powerful array-style 3D printing system.
Monoprice Now Taking Orders for the MP Mini Delta 3D Printer
Way back in January we had a sneak peek of Monoprice’s new low-cost 3D printer. Now you can order one, sort of.
3D Platform Stretches Their Large-Format 3D Printer Even Larger
3D Platform announced an enhanced large-format 3D printer, the WorkbenchXtreme.
Admatec Introduces DLP Metal 3D Printing to the Market
Metal 3D printing has existed only for about half of the 3D printing industry’s 30-year-long history and as impressive as the technology is, it remains expensive and complex.
Snapmaker is the Swiss Army Knife of 3D Printers with All-Metal Modular Design
Stand-alone, desktop 3D printers seem to be going the way of the Dodo bird with the introduction of all-in-one machines, which offer more than simple printing.
More Options for DLP 3D Printing from Ackuretta
Taiwan-based Ackuretta announced their new A96 and A135 DLP 3D printers are now available worldwide.
Another 3D Printer Kickstarter Explodes: Mag ICreatum Suspended
Yes, somehow this problem isn’t going away soon: another questionable Kickstarter project to launch a cheap 3D printer has died.
Implications of Desktop Metal’s Production 3D Metal Printer
Yesterday, Desktop Metal announced two revolutionary new 3D metal printers for both prototyping and production use. Let’s look at the Production system.
Implications of Desktop Metal’s Studio 3D Metal Printer
Yesterday Desktop Metal finally unveiled not one, but two startling 3D metal printers. One of them is the Studio.
The ComeTrue T10 Color 3D Printer
There are certainly not a great many choices when seeking a full, RGB color texture 3D printer, but MicroJet’s ComeTrue T10 is one of them.
Desktop Metal Finally Surfaces With Two Startling Products
Desktop Metal has finally shown their 3D metal printing technology, and from a first look, it does appear to be game changing in several respects.
Kentstrapper Introduces the MAVIS Professional 3D Printer
Italy-based Kentstrapper introduced the MAVIS, a new, large format professional 3D printer.
The Proforge: How to Launch a Desktop 3D Printer Properly
With all the questionable 3D printer launches recently, it’s nice to see one that makes sense.
Sub-$1000 Moai SLA 3D Printer Hits Pro Level Sweet Spots
Peopoly’s Moai 3D printer began as a personal project between a pair of friends
UNIZ 3D Printer Backers Getting Cranky
There are many backers of the UNIZ professional desktop 3D printer, but after reading the latest comments it seems some are getting cranky with shipment delays.
The Exciting Milkshake3D Printer
An unusual resin-powered 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Milkshake3D.
SLA 3D Printing on the Cheap
There have been a number of resin-powered desktop 3D printers released recently, but one in particular is low cost and appears to be of good quality.
The T-1000 Raises the Compete Level for SLA 3D Printers
The market for SLA 3D printers is quite challenging these days.
Roboze Powers Up the New Roboze One
Roboze is an Italian company focusing on high temperature desktop 3D printers, and today they’ve released their most powerful unit yet.
The MONO1 High Resolution 3D Printer
Here’s an intriguing new 3D printer: the MONO1 resin-based desktop unit.
What to Make of the Snapmaker?
The Snapmaker is a very low cost desktop 3D printer that has now raised a great deal of money, but is this a good thing?
Hands on with the Form 2 Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part series on the Formlabs Form 2 desktop 3D printer.
An Interview With The Latest 3D Printer
Today we’re talking with the Presilo, a new 3D printer that recently came on the market.
Hands on with the Form 2 Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab finally got our hands on the Formlabs Form 2 desktop 3D printer and I’d like to tell you about our experience.
Five Emerging Metal 3D Printing Technologies at AMUG
With its emphasis on presentations and discussions over shiny objects on the showroom floor, AMUG provides a unique experience for its additive manufacturing (AM)-experienced attendees.
Ability3D Launches the Affordable Ability1 3D Metal Printer
We knew this was coming, and now it’s here: Ability3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their very inexpensive 3D metal printer, the Ability1.
3D Systems Continues Advancing Color 3D Printing
There are still questions about the amount of demand for color 3D printing, but 3D Systems evidently supports the concept, announcing a new 3D color printer.
3D Systems Officially Announces Their Long Awaited Figure 4 Platform
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems finally announced perhaps the worst-kept secret: the Figure 4 Production Platform.