There’s a huge large format 3D printer to be released next year, the massive Modix MAMA 3D printer, which comes at a fantastically low price due to a very unusual approach.
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ExOne’s New X1 160PRO Metal 3D Printer
ExOne announced a huge new metal 3D printer, the X1 160PRO, which can provide large-scale metal additive manufacturing capability to industry.
Aurora Labs Ships First Metal High-Volume 3D Printer
Aurora Labs has shipped their first high-volume metal 3D printer.using the RMT process. What does this mean for the company?
Design of the Week: Picadilly Circus Architectural Model
We selected an amazing large 3D print of Picadilly Circus as our design of the week.
Digital Metal Expands Build Volume, With More To Come?
Digital Metal’s quiet change to their metal 3D printer might mean a new option for those seeking larger, high-resolution metal 3D prints.
Artec 3D Gives Legs To Their Large-Format 3D Scanner
How can 3D scanners really capture large objects? Artec 3D has come up with a remote app that for the first time allows this to happen.
MultiMaterial Breakthrough: OpenFab Enables Large-Scale Voxel-Based 3D Printing
3D printing is severely constrained today, but a new initiative called OpenFab hopes to break processing barriers to allow very complex multi-material 3D prints in the future.
Ai Build Takes On the Challenge Of Large Complex 3D Prints
Need a complex large object 3D printed? One option is startup Ai Build, which offers a 3D printing service for complex geometries using AI and cloud processing.
3D Printing As Shipping Container?
How can you 3D print in remote locations? One option is Millebot, which produces a line of 3D printers and manufacturing machines based on standard shipping containers.
Developing The “Largest, Fastest, Most Precise” Metal 3D Printer
3D Systems and the US Army have signed a $15 million contract to develop the “largest, fastest, most precise” metal 3D printer yet.
The AON-M2 High-Temperature 3D Printer
Looking for a high-temperature material 3D printer? The AON-M2 is able to 3D print high-temp materials such as PEEK, ULTEM, PEKK, PC and even LEXAN.
Photocentric Liquid Crystal 3D Printers For Industrial Production
Part production is highly effective with Photocentric’s precision Liquid Crystal 3D printers, and could significantly increase throughput for dental applications.
The NEO800 Industrial SLA 3D Printer
We had a chat with Maria Fatialofa of RPS about their NEO 800 3D printer.
3D Platform’s Huge WorkCenter 500 Large Format 3D Printer
3D Platform has produced a rather large 3D printer, the WorkCenter 500, and we had a close look at it.
Compound Dynamics: A Machine Tool-Style 3D Printer
A brand new company has entered the large-format 3D printing market: Compound Dynamics.
Need A Very Large 3D Print? Call Thermwood!
The largest 3D print I’ve ever seen was produced by Thermwood.
LuBan: 3D Printing Very Large Objects
LuBan is a software tool to greatly assist when a very large 3D print is required.
Titan Robotics’ Dual Pellet Extruder 3D Printer
Titan Robotics is introducing its new Dual Pellet Extruder Atlas-H 3D printing system.
Aurora Labs’ Metal 3D Printing Process Gets A Test
Australia-based Aurora Labs has performed a complex test of their new parallel metal 3D printing process.
FELIXprinters Gets Big with the Pro L and XL
FELIXprinters announced a pair of new professional 3D printers, the Pro L and XL.
3D Print Learning Series: Concepts
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print concepts.
Hage’s Other 3D Printers
You may have seen our story last year on Hage’s amazing 5-axis 3D printer, but did you know they offer several other powerful 3D printers?
The ATMAT Saturn Large-Format 3D Printer
We’re looking at the Saturn Large-Format 3D Printer today.
Choosing The Right, Or Better 3D Printing Tool?
I’m reading a press release from Massivit describing a notable machine sale, and had a thought about choosing 3D printers.
SABIC’s Focus on Expanding Applications for 3D Printing Materials
Global chemistry giant SABIC shares a look into its strategic focus in 3D printing.
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.
BigRep’s 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 Australia’s 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 they’ve 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
I’m 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 “pivot” 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
There’s 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 they’ve 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.
BCN3D’s New Sigmax Professional Desktop 3D Printer
Spain’s BCN3D announced a new 3D printer, the rather large Sigmax.
3DMonstr’s Super New 3D Printer Series
Going by their name, 3DMonstr must produce large 3D printers, but now they’re even larger.
On Demand 3D Printed Vehicles?
The US Navy has 3D printed an entire submersible vehicle!
3D Platform’s 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 world’s largest 3D metal printers.
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”.
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.
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.
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 they’d 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 Platform’s 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, they’re 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 “expand” your 3D printer.
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.
Titan Robotics’ Multi-Headed Escher
Titan Robotics has constructed one of the most unusual 3D printers I’ve yet seen.
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.
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 Platform’s Jon Schroeder
We had the chance to ask some pointed questions of 3D Platform’s 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.
BigRep’s 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
There’s another large-format plastic extrusion 3D printer you may not have heard of: the Cheetah 2.
The Mysterious Fleximatter Project
I’m 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 “huge” 3D printers, but the word “huge” will have to be replaced after this announcement.
Thermwood’s 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
I’m reading reports of a new Guinness World Record for the “largest 3D print ever”. But this is a pointless exercise.
An Update on the 3D Monstr
Since I’ve been writing about large-format 3D printers lately, today we are revisiting 3D Monstr’s line of 3D printers.
NONSTOP: Stratasys’ New Infinite Build 3D Concept
As part of Stratasys’ 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 we’ve written several stories about new, large-format 3D printers. While these machines can print large items, there’s 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 company’s 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.
Builder’s Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer
Our team took a close look (up) at Buildr’s latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!
The Massive “Gettoblaster” 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 (“Smart Dedicated Design”), also known as the “Gettoblaster”.
Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket
This week’s selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960’s Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.
WASP’s 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.
Stratasys’s Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme
There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and it’s not simply announcing hardware.
Print-Rite’s Massive CoLiDo Mega 3D Printer
Another giant-sized 3D printer has appeared, this time from Print-Rite, the CoLiDo Mega. And mega it is.