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The Surprising Feature of the Super Discovery Large-Format 3D Printer
We got inside – literally – the enormous Super Discovery large-format 3D printer.
Thoughts on BigRep’s New MXT Extruder
Last week BigRep announced a series of new machines, but what caught my interest most was their MXT extruder.
BigRepâs Big News: Two New Industrial 3D Printers
BigRep has announced two new MXT-powered industrial 3D printers: the PRO and EDGE.
CADzilla, Australia’s Largest 3D Printer?
An operation in Australia claims to have Australiaâs largest 3D printer, and we think they are right.
The Long Arms of BASF Reach Farther
Another day, another 3D printing partnership from BASF.
The Northworks 600x 3D Printer
We have not yet seen the Northworks 600x 3D printer, but it seems to be an amazing machine.
3D Printing as a Sea Change Technology: A Conversation with DNV GL
DNV GL is working to entrench the technologies of Industry 4.0 to the maritime and oil & gas sectors.
Aurora Labs Maintains Pace Towards 1,000Kg Per Day Metal 3D Printing Goal
Aurora Labs announced theyâve made additional progress on their impressive metal 3D printing project.
Hope3D Hopes to Power Worthy 3D Printing Projects
A new non-profit venture hopes to unleash community 3D printing to power impactful initiatives.
The Enormous Modix X120 3D Printer
There are large-sized 3D printers and then the really big ones. The Modix X120 is one of the latter.
voxeljet’s Thermoplastic Strategy Unfolds Further with TPU and PP Materials
The latest news from voxeljet suggests the company is going full power towards a thermoplastic strategy.
Sketchfab Scales Up
Sketchfab announced – and displayed a new method of displaying massive 3D models, which they call Massive.
The UBOT P440 3D Printer
UBOT 3D is now ready to release their new huge P440 3D printer to the world.
Dowell 3D’s Inexpensive – and Large – 3D Printers
Iâm looking at a Chinese manufacturer of 3D printers I had not encountered previously: Luoyang Dowell Electronics Technology Co., Ltd, simply known as Dowell 3D.
BigRep Explores Large-Scale Flexible Prints
BigRep has taken an interesting step by introducing a flexible material.
Titan Robotic’s Huge Improvements To Their Huge 3D Printer
When we first encountered Titan Robotics some years ago, their machine was quite large.
3D Platform Hints at Giant 3D Printer
3D Platform makes them big, and this is no exception.
New Possibilities With The New Artec Ray 3D Scanner
Artec annuounced a different kind of 3D scanner, the Artec Ray.
Exploring the Science of Big 3D Printing
While extrusion-based 3D printers have been around for decades, there is still the need for some exploration, especially when it comes to large-scale printing.
Primax3D Surprised by Demand for Gigantic 3D Printers
Many startups do a âpivotâ early in their lifecycle, and Primax is no exception.
Is 3D Printed Furniture Practical?
With the advent of large-scale 3D printers, one is tempted to 3D print furniture.
Aurora Labs Targets Very High
Thereâs something fascinating about underdogs in any race, something that attracts your attention.
The Massive Kong3D 3D Printer Has A New Angle
There are several large-format 3D printers available today, but none seem to be able to do what the Kong3D does.
500 Machines for 3D Platform!
3D Platform announced theyâve shipped a total of 500 large format 3D printers – so far.
The Builder Extreme 1000 is Improved!
Large format 3D printer buyers may want to check out the newly improved Builder Extreme 1000.
BCN3Dâs New Sigmax Professional Desktop 3D Printer
Spainâs BCN3D announced a new 3D printer, the rather large Sigmax.
3DMonstrâs Super New 3D Printer Series
Going by their name, 3DMonstr must produce large 3D printers, but now theyâre even larger.
On Demand 3D Printed Vehicles?
The US Navy has 3D printed an entire submersible vehicle!
3D Platformâs Filament-Hungry HFE Extruders
3D Platform has been developing ways to dramatically speed up 3D printing very large objects, and their latest extruders are simply insane.
What Happens When You Combine CNC and 3D Printing Equipment?
An interesting collaboration could result in one of the worldâs largest 3D metal printers.
GE To Produce âWorldâs Largestâ 3D Metal Powder Printer
GE hinted at a new, large 3D print technology theyâve been developing called âATLASâ.
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.
UnionTechâs SLA 3D Printer Impresses
With the expiration of certain patents, one might expect to see more competition in the 3D print world, and thatâs certainly the case.
The Promising DiAM Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a very attractive new method for rapidly 3D printing in metal.
3D Platform Leading New Filament Standards Project
3D Platform has a problem theyâd like to solve, but they really need the cooperation of others in the 3D printing industry.
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.
3D Platform Stretches Their Large-Format 3D Printer Even Larger
3D Platform announced an enhanced large-format 3D printer, the WorkbenchXtreme.
3D Platformâs HFA 3D Printing Extruders
3D Platform announced a new type of high-performance extruder for their massive 3D printers, the HFA series.
You Might Say This is a Titanic 3D Print
BernCo Models has produced a 1/72 3D printed version of the famous Titanic liner – and it sails just like the real thing.
The Exciting Milkshake3D Printer
An unusual resin-powered 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Milkshake3D.
The Hangprinter: A Frameless 3D Printer
The Hangprinter is one of the most unusual 3D printer concepts yet seen, and it actually works.
STACKER Returns with the S2 3D Printer
Two years ago a new company called STACKER introduced a powerful four-head professional 3D printer. Now, theyâre back with a newly optimized model, the S2.
An Expandable 3D Printer? Does This Make Sense?
A project just underway seems to offer the ability to âexpandâ your 3D printer.
Unizâs 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.
Titan Roboticsâ Multi-Headed Escher
Titan Robotics has constructed one of the most unusual 3D printers Iâve yet seen.
German RepRapâs Equipment Doesnât Look Like a RepRap
When the term âRepRapâ is used, you might think of an inexpensive hobby-style desktop 3D printer. But thatâs not at all what is being produced by German RepRap.
Another Large-Format 3D Printer is Coming – With a Twist
A Croatia-based company hopes to launch a very large-format 3D printer in the next three months.
Breaking Size & Throughput Barriers with 3D Platformâs Jon Schroeder
We had the chance to ask some pointed questions of 3D Platformâs President, Jonathan Schroeder.
Builder Solves a Now-Familiar 3D Printing Problem with the Builder Extreme 1500
Netherlands-based Builder has announced the Extreme 1500 industrial 3D printer, which just happens to solve a problem we saw last week.
BigRepâs Shrinking!
Usually we see 3D printer companies making ever-larger devices. But now the maker of a large unit produces a smaller unit.
The Huge Cheetah 3D Printer
Thereâs another large-format plastic extrusion 3D printer you may not have heard of: the Cheetah 2.
The Mysterious Fleximatter Project
Iâm looking at a secretive Israeli company called Fleximatter that seems to be developing an unusual 3D printing technology.
BigRep Releases Long-Awaited Large-Format Plastic
BigRep has solved a major barrier to large-format 3D printing in a very ingenious way.
Yet Another Gigantic 3D Printer?
Ingersoll Machine Tools announced plans to develop a massive 3D printer in association with the US Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
3D Platform Unleashes Not One, But TWO Gigantic 3D Printer Concepts
3D Platform has long been known as a producer of âhugeâ 3D printers, but the word âhugeâ will have to be replaced after this announcement.
Thermwoodâs Monstrous 3D Printer and CNC Hybrid
CNC maker Thermwood announced a very unusual device: the LSAM, which combines CNC and 3D printing technologies.
An Ineffective 3D Printing Stunt
Iâm reading reports of a new Guinness World Record for the âlargest 3D print everâ. But this is a pointless exercise.
An Update on the 3D Monstr
Since Iâve been writing about large-format 3D printers lately, today we are revisiting 3D Monstrâs line of 3D printers.
NONSTOP: Stratasysâ New Infinite Build 3D Concept
As part of Stratasysâ blockbuster announcement, they unveiled an entirely new 3D printing concept, the Infinite Build 3D Demonstrator, which prints SIDEWAYS!
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
The Newly Discovered Problem with All Large-Format 3D Printers
Recently weâve written several stories about new, large-format 3D printers. While these machines can print large items, thereâs a big problem with them.
BigRep Fine-Tunes Their Large-Scale 3D Print Strategy
We spoke with BigRep CEO Rene Gurkas recently and learned more about the companyâs strategy and upcoming moves.
Another Massive 3D Printer: The Box
Sweden-based BLB Industries has produced a massive 3D printer to join the growing ranks of meter-sized devices on the market.
Builderâs Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer
Our team took a close look (up) at Buildrâs latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!
The Massive âGettoblasterâ 3D Printer has a Tall Secret
While wandering about the AMShow Europe last week our team almost missed the gigantic 3DP1204 from Netherlands-based SDD (âSmart Dedicated Designâ), also known as the âGettoblasterâ.
Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket
This weekâs selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960âs Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.
WASPâs Flexible DeltaWASP 3MT Is More Than Just a Giant 3D Printer
WASP is set to display what might be the largest multi-function 3D printer in the world: the DeltaWASP 3MT.
Is That 3D Printed Mega-Groot For Real?
Earlier we published a story on the massive CoLiDo Mega 3D printer, but some believed the print was faked.
Stratasysâs Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme
There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and itâs not simply announcing hardware.
Print-Riteâs Massive CoLiDo Mega 3D Printer
Another giant-sized 3D printer has appeared, this time from Print-Rite, the CoLiDo Mega. And mega it is.
3D Platform Improves Their Massive 3D Printer
3D Platform just launched their new â3DP Workbenchâ, a very large format 3D printer.
The Story Of Titan Robotics
There are very few ultra-large scale 3D printer for sale today, but one option comes from a small company in Colorado: Titan Robotics.
The Really, Really Big Atlas 2.0 3D Printer
Thereâs a few companies that specialize in gigantic 3D printers, and Titan Robotics just announced a new version of their Atlas series.
The Heavy-Duty AON 3D Printer
If there ever was a 3D printer that bridges the gap between expensive industrial 3D printers and inexpensive desktop machines, the AON is it.
Builder Announces Premium 3D Printer Line
Netherlands-based Builder 3D Printers announced a new line of âPremiumâ 3D printers based on their successful original edition.
The Large and Affordable Eleven 3D Printer
Build size is a factor important to many seeking a 3D printer, and the Eleven 3D printer may be the solution.
The Worldâs Biggest 3D Printer Under Construction
Italy-based WASP is readying their ultimate 3D printer: a 12m printer intended to print entire homes.
The Beast: A 3D Printer That Really Is One
A soon-to-be-launched on Kickstarter project promises to produce a truly massive desktop 3D printer.
Do We Need Ultra-Large 3D Printer Filament Spools?
At this time, most sellers offer 3D printer plastic filament in spools weighing 500g to 1kg. But perhaps these sizes are too small.
The Cosine AdditiveMachine1 Large-Format 3D Printer
The number of very large plastic-extrusion technology 3D printers is increasing. Today weâre looking at the Cosine AdditiveMachine1, which definitely qualifies for that list.
The Scalar M and XL 3D Printers
Weâre looking at the product launch for two low-cost, but high-volume 3D printers, the Scalar M and Scalar XL from 3D Modular Systems.
Make a Huge 3D Printer for only $1300!
Students at the University of Washington have designed a very large format paste-based 3D printer that can be built for as little as USD$1300.
The Very Stylish Hotrod Henry 3D Printer From aye aye labs
Weâve seen a great many 3D printers in the past few years, but none has the classic design of the Hotrod Henry from Polandâs aye aye labs.
Itâs Not Unlimited, But itâs Pretty Big
3DP Unlimited has announced the 3DP1000 Large Format 3D printer. Theyâre definitely not kidding.