Buying a desktop FFF 3D printer is getting a lot more complex these days.
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The Demise of RIZE?
Apparently there have been massive changes at RIZE, and the company no longer appears to be marketing 3D printers.
Voodoo Manufacturing Closes, Permanently
We’ve learned that NYC-based Voodoo Manufacturing has closed its doors.
Additive Manufacturing Materials: Proprietary or Open?
The debate over use of proprietary or open materials ecosystems is becoming a big topic in 3D printing.
The Three (and a Half) Approaches To 3D Print Materials
I’ve noticed there are now three main approaches to dealing with 3D printer materials. There’s more than just open and closed options.
Big Changes Coming: Essentium Survey Reveals Significant Issues With Closed Material 3D Printing
A new survey of large-scale 3D printing operations from Essentium reveals what could be a fatal flaw in the strategies of most major 3D printer manufacturers who hope to move towards production additive manufacturing.
Should 3D Printer Companies Develop Their Own Resins?
There seems to be two kinds of resin 3D printer manufacturers: those supporting open materials and those who do not.