Anycubic released a cascade of announcements yesterday on advanced 3D printers, materials and even an online service.
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Community-Developed X1Plus Firmware Sparks Debate in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Community
Controversy erupts over community-built replacement firmware for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
6th annual 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign Launched
Once again, the folks at IC3D Printers have launched their annual “3D Printed Toys for Tots” campaign.
Reddit Controversy: 3D Print Communities Seek New Homes
3D print communities are migrating due to the Reddit controversy.
Ukraine’s Additive Manufacturing Industry Needs Your Help
There are moves underway to develop additive manufacturing operations in Ukraine, and we believe everyone should pitch in to help.
3D Print Industry Supports Ukraine With Silent Auction
A silent auction set for next week intends on providing direct support to Ukraine.
Unusual 3D Print Collaboration Between Manufacturer and Content Provider
I’ve learned of an unusual collaboration between a 3D printer manufacturer, Anycubic, and a 3D content provider, MyMiniFactory.
Prusa’s New Rewards and Badging System: Wither Thingiverse?
Prusa Research announced unique reward and badging systems for their PrusaPrinters site, and there are some very interesting implications.
Onsite at MyMiniFactory
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ
Tackling Global Health Challenges with Autodesk
Many businesses in the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, media and entertainment industries rely on Autodesk’s array of software and services to help deliver innovative solutions.
IC3D Launches Annual 3D Printed Toys For Tots Campaign
The holidays are almost here and once again, and IC3D is holding its third annual Toys for Tots campaign to help warm the hearts of children.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing activity and opportunity at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
3D Printing And Communication In The Time Of COVID-19
We’re talking often these days about the place of 3D printing in addressing the pandemic, but there are more nuances for the industry beyond manufacturing.
3D Printing Against Coronavirus: Who And How To Help
The 3D printing community continues to unite in efforts to help in the current COVID-19 pandemic.
3D Printing Helps Save Patients During Virus Crisis, And You Should Too
A quick-acting FabLab in Northern Italy may have saved many lives through rapid production of replacement parts. They are not the only ones who should do so.
Prusa Sets Example For 3D Print Companies During The Pandemic
Prusa Research is going above and beyond in their preparations to deal with COVID-19, and other companies should follow their example.
Formlabs Launches Community Spaces Program
Formlabs announced a new “Community Spaces” program that should optimize use of Formlabs 3D printing equipment in public fabrication labs.
Do You Qualify For Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures? We can provide promotional support to non-profit 3D print initiatives.
More Details On MyMiniFactory’s Transformation, Or Is It Evolution?
What’s really going on at MyMiniFactory? We found out by speaking directly to their new CEO, Chengxi Wang, to find out their true strategy.
YouTube: Empowering You and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the role of YouTube in empowering those interested in exploring 3D printing.
3D Printed Holiday Cheer with IC3D and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season to celebrate the best of 3D printing.
4 years of Women in 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing celebrates four years of work promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using additive manufacturing technologies.
ASTM and Innovative Standards Development for Additive Manufacturing
I recently sat down with ASTM International’s Mohsen Seifi, PhD, Director of Global Additive Manufacturing Programs.
Hope3D Hopes to Power Worthy 3D Printing Projects
A new non-profit venture hopes to unleash community 3D printing to power impactful initiatives.
It’s Not Personal, It’s Business with 3D Hubs
3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.
MatterHackers, 3D Printing, and the Road to Making Anything
Dave Gaylord, MatterHackers Sr. Director of Product, shares a look at the busy company’s take on the 3D printing industry.
Do You Qualify For Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
Wanted: People Using Onshape to Collaborate on a Badass Motorcycle Design
Ya know, while there are various ways to collaborate online around a 3D CAD project with other like-minded designers and engineers, you don’t hear about it too often.
Don’t Forget The Fabbaloo Community Program
For the past months we’ve been running an unusual support program for certain members of the 3D print community.
Another Community 3D Printing Network: MakerHub
Competition is a wonderful thing, and one of its most recent developments is a new community 3D printing network, MakerHub.
Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
Last year we announced a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now.
Have a Non-Profit 3D Print-Related Project? We Can Help!
If you haven’t heard, Fabbaloo offers a free service to qualified non-profit initiatives in the 3D print and related space.
Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
We announced in September a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now! The program is our way to give back to the open source community that has greatly supported the recent development of 3D printing technology that’s sweeping the world today. Our program involves selecting… Continue reading Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
The Plasticbank Cleans Up Your Neighborhood
A new venture is purchasing scrap plastic for eventual use in 3D printers.
Another 3D Print Network: PrintThis4Me
Yet another 3D printer community network has emerged, PrintThis4Me.
The 3D Printing Network
Want to connect with other 3D print folks? One way might be the newly created “3D Printing Network”. The network, which appears to be a mailing list and IRC channel, is sponsored by the Fellowship of Free Software Foundation Europe, or Fellowship of FSFE. According to the network’s description: The 3D Printing Network… Continue reading The 3D Printing Network
Resistor Video
A short video highlights the methods of NYC Resistor, a hacker group who’s goal, according to founder Bre Prettis is to: Figure stuff out Break things to understand how they work Share whatever we learn Make stuff with whatever we can find In the video, Bre shows off the groundbreaking MakerBot 3D printer kit.… Continue reading Resistor Video
Metropolitan Works
In London they’re getting set to open a new facility for designers: the Metropolitan Works Building in February of this year. Metropolitan Works is part of the London Metropolitan University, and the Creative Industries Centre will: helping designers and manufacturers develop ideas and bring new products to the marketplace through access to digital manufacturing,… Continue reading Metropolitan Works
Yahoo! There’s a 3D Yahoo Group!
Exactly – on 22 July a new group was founded on Yahoo Tech Groups. Here’s the description: Moderated group forum for sharing details concerning homebrew 3D printers. Discussion of all aspects of the mechanical, electronic, and software design of your 3D printing system as well as your results is encouraged! The idea here… Continue reading Yahoo! There’s a 3D Yahoo Group!
Online Group for 3D Fans
Dave Mainwaring has created a Google Group for discussions of 3D printing technology. There’s not many members yet, but I am sure it will grow. Via Google Groups