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.
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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.
Coobx’s Exigo 3D Printer LIFTs in High Resolution
A small company has produced what appears to be a very attractive option for high resolution 3D printing.
The Advantages of Arcam’s 3D Metal Printing Process
Many options for 3D metal printing now exist and while most use variations of the powder bed process, Arcam’s specific technique has some differences.
Additive Industries Introduces an Entry-Level 3D Metal Printer
Eindhoven-based Additive Industries produces one of the physically largest 3D metal printing systems, but now they have a smaller version as well.
iMakr Takes a Chance on a 3D Food Printer
Notable 3D print retailer iMakr has begun selling a desktop 3D food printer to consumers. Is this a wise idea?
DM3D’s Deposition-Based 3D Metal Printing Technology
Among the increasing number of 3D metal printer options is DM3D, who use a deposition approach.
BeAM’s Unique 3D Metal Printing System
There are large and growing number of 3D metal printers on the market today, but none of them are exactly like BeAM.
The Hangprinter: A Frameless 3D Printer
The Hangprinter is one of the most unusual 3D printer concepts yet seen, and it actually works.
MICRON3DP About to Release 3D Glass Printer
Secretive Israeli company MICRON3DP is working towards releasing the first 3D glass printer in a few short months.
iMakr Introduces USD$99 3D Printer
For what is likely the very first time, a 3D printer is being sold by a major outlet for less than USD$100.
Roland DGA’s New Dental Brand: DGSHAPE
Japan-based Roland has introduced a new dental 3D printer – and an entirely new brand.
A Look at Trumpf’s 3D Metal Printers
There aren’t that many large-scale manufacturers of commercial 3D metal printers, but Germany-based Trumpf is one of them.
STACKER Returns with the S2 3D Printer
Two years ago a new company called STACKER introduced a powerful four-head professional 3D printer. Now, they’re back with a newly optimized model, the S2.
EnvisionTEC is in the Fast Resin 3D Printer Club, Too
With all the buzz about new startups featuring fast 3D printing systems, it’s easy to forget that EnvisionTEC has a similar system as well.
Sentrol Offers Several Industrial 3D Printers
Korea-based Sentrol is one of several large Asian companies to introduce a line of powerful 3D printers for industry.
Makness Offers a Different Take on Consumer 3D Printing
A new 3D printer project on Kickstarter hopes to capitalize on consumer 3D printing with a new approach.
W2P’s Unusually High-Rez DLP 3D Printers
Austria-based W2P offers a couple of resin-powered desktop 3D printers that offer the possibility of larger high-resolution objects.
A Deeper Look at the Amazing Rize 3D Printing System
This week I managed to get a closer look at the new 3D printing system from startup Rize.
German RepRap’s Surprise: Silicone 3D Printing
In a big surprise, at least for me, German RepRap showed off a demonstrator 3D printer able to produce very strong silicone prints.
Interesting Technical Features in Hage’s 3D Printers
Austria-based Hage markets a pair of powerful professional 3D printers with some unique features.
The Transformable Optimus 3D Printer / Laser Engraver / CNC Combo
Today Febtop Tech launches the Optimus, one of the few combo machines that combines 3D printing with other making processes.
ALMOST Hands on with the Stratasys F370 Prototyping 3D Printer
Ok, we did not get an F370 in the mail to test, but we did speak at length with someone who actually runs one. The machine is the largest model in a new line of professional 3D printers just announced by Stratasys.
Sindoh Releases the DP201 Entry-Level 3D Printer
I’ve been a fan of Sindoh’s desktop 3D printer equipment for quite a while, and now they’ve announced their second model, the DP201.
Stratasys’ New F123 Series Make 3D Print Operations Far Easier
Yesterday Stratasys made what might be their biggest announcement of the year: an entirely new line of 3D printers for prototyping.
Professional 3D Printers from 3Dfactories
I’m looking at a line of professional 3D printers from Germany-based 3Dfactories.
AddUp’s Heavy Metal 3D Printer
We’re looking at AddUp’s FormUp 350, a 3D metal printer that’s attracting some attention.
T3D Smartphone 3D Printer Could Democratize 3D Printing
Several years ago, the arrival of low-cost desktop 3D printers generated the much-hyped concept that every household would own a 3D printer, with which they would fabricate custom goods on demand.
Flashforge’s New Hunter DLP 3D Printer
Everyone’s getting into the resin 3D printer business.
An Expandable 3D Printer? Does This Make Sense?
A project just underway seems to offer the ability to “expand” your 3D printer.
A Look at the M3D Pro Desktop 3D Printer
We took a look at the new M3D Pro desktop 3D printer.
Controversial NexD1 Project Suspended by Kickstarter
To the surprise of few, the highly controversial NexD1 desktop 3D printer project was suspended permanently by Kickstarter last night.
3ntr Pushes the Envelope on Filament 3D Printing
We examined samples from 3ntr’s equipment and found them very capable.
EOS’s Strong Focus on Industrial Operations
EOS is well known as one of the few true industrial 3D printer manufacturers around, and we examined some of their latest upgrades.
B9Creations’s Core Series 3D Printers
The new B9Creation Core Series provides several interesting advantages.
Controversy Erupts Over the NexD1 3D Printer Campaign
Multiple readers have contacted us asking for advice on the now-controversial launch of the NexD1 jetting 3D printer.
Kühling&Kühling’s Two Powerful 3D Printers
Germany-based Kühling&Kühling now offer two very powerful 3D printers suitable for professional use.
Sisma Broadens 3D Printer Portfolio with Bigger Metal and SLA
Compared to plastic 3D printing technology, metal additive manufacturing (AM) is relatively young.
Uniz’s Sideways 3D Printer
Sometimes companies come up with a new angle on 3D printing. Now Uniz has literally developed a 90 degree angle on their new prototype.
A 3D Print Newbie Tries Out MakerBot’s Replicator+
When I was asked if I would mind reviewing a 3D printer from a new user perspective, tt took me all of a few seconds to agree to the testing and then counted down the days for the printer to arrive.
The Strange “Nix…” Color 3D Printer
I’m looking at a recent Kickstarter launch for a machine billed as “The World First High Resolution Full Color 3D Printer”.
Something Very Interesting is Going On at Something 3D
The curiously-named Something 3D company has figured out a way to actually 3D print color objects with a filament extruder.
The MoonRay S High Resolution Desktop 3D Printer
We had a look at the new MoonRay S desktop 3D printer from SprintRay.
Titan Robotics’ Multi-Headed Escher
Titan Robotics has constructed one of the most unusual 3D printers I’ve yet seen.
Pro and Semi-Pro Desktop 3D Printers from MeccatroniCore
Italy-based MeccatroniCore offers a small line of impressive desktop 3D printer units suitable for professional use.
Ability 3D’s Low Cost 3D Metal Printing Option
We had a chance to talk to Ben Willard, the “guy in the garage” behind Ability 3D, a 3D metal printer.
CoLiDo’s 3D Metal Printer is On The Way
It seems there are an increasing number of 3D metal printer options recently, and there’s one more from CoLiDo.
Markforged’s New 3D Metal Printer: The Metal X
Markforged’s previous 3D printing equipment focused on high-strength materials like nylon, kevlar and carbon fiber, but now they’re into metal, too.
Monoprice to Launch The Kickstarter Killer, and Other Things
Monoprice has become very well known for their low-cost 3D printer options, but things are about to change significantly.
An Open Source High Resolution Resin 3D Printer
The RooBee One is a relatively easy to build completely open source high resolution resin-based 3D printer.
German RepRap’s Equipment Doesn’t Look Like a RepRap
When the term “RepRap” is used, you might think of an inexpensive hobby-style desktop 3D printer. But that’s not at all what is being produced by German RepRap.
Minifactory’s 3D Printer Have Become Much More Sophisticated
MiniFactory’s latest 3D printer is quite different than when we first saw them some three years ago.
Nyomo’s “Minny” 3D Printer
Looking for a small, yet powerful professional high-resolution desktop 3D printer? Look no further than the Nyomo “Minny”.