Spain’s BCN3D announced a new 3D printer, the rather large Sigmax.
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Still Awaiting The Orchid From Collider
One 3D printer we’ve been awaiting for almost a year is the fascinating Orchid concept from startup Collider.
The FELIX Tec 4 Desktop 3D Printer
FELIXprinters is one of those long-time 3D printer manufacturers, and now they have released their latest machine, the FELIX Tec 4.
The Resurrection of Village Plastics
Village Plastics, a long time manufacturer of 3D printer filament, has reappeared – but there’s a story to be told.
Zmorph Unveils the VX Multitool 3D Printer
Poland=based Zmorph announced a new version of their increasingly powerful multitool desktop 3D making device.
Cubibot Launched on Kickstarter
A new, very inexpensive desktop 3D printer has just been launched on Kickstarter: the Cubibot.
Surprise: Prusa Releases MK3 Desktop 3D Printer
Unexpectedly, Prusa announced a significantly improved desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
3DMonstr’s Super New 3D Printer Series
Going by their name, 3DMonstr must produce large 3D printers, but now they’re even larger.
The Surprising KATANA Professional Desktop 3D Printer
There are a growing number of what I like to call “professional” desktop 3D printers emerging recently and one of interest is the Katana from OO-KUMA.
voxeljet’s New HSS 3D Printing Process
Germany-based voxeljet announced a new 3D printing process they call HSS.
Dremel Prepping for New 3D Printer
With rumors of a new Dremel desktop 3D printer arriving soon, the company seems to be dumping the older version.
Coming Soon: The Ionic3DP 3D Printer
A new 3D printer offering uses a very unusual motion system.
The Einstart-C Desktop 3D Printer
Shining 3D has introduced a new, low-cost desktop 3D printer, the Einstart-C.
The Toybox: A 3D Printer for Kids
I’m looking at a crowdfunding campaign for the “Toybox”, and believe this could be a good option for a holiday gift.
The Spinny Sculpto Desktop 3D Printer
The Sculpto+ must be one of the most unusual 3D printers I’ve encountered.
The Powerful Deltawasp Turbo Desktop 3D Printer
Italy-based WASP announced a new version of their flagship 3d printer, the DeltaWASP 20 40 Turbo2.
The Mankati E180 Professional Desktop 3D Printer
China-based Mankati has a new, powerful professional desktop 3D printer on the market: the E180.
The Rise of Electroplated 3D Printed Parts
It seems that electroplating might become a popular secondary 3D print service, if trends carry forward.
Hands on with the da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix, Part 2
We obtained a da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix desktop 3D printer from XYZprinting and put it through some tests.
Hands on with the da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix, Part 1
We obtained a da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix desktop 3D printer from XYZprinting and put it through some tests.
Hands on with Four Fiberlogy Filaments
Fiberlogy is a Polish company producing high quality 3D printer filaments, and we had the chance to test not one, but four of their materials.
Kentstrapper Upgrades to the Zero 2 3D Printer
Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the Zero 2 desktop 3D printer, an improved version of their previous Zero.
The Protonium High-Speed, High Resolution Delta 3D Printer
Among numerous crowdfunded 3D printers currently running is one that might be of interest: the Protonium.
Leapfrog Announces the Bolt Pro
Leapfrog has announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Bolt Pro.
The MakerGear M3 Desktop 3D Printer
MakerGear has introduced a terrific new feature in their latest desktop 3D printer, the M3.
BCN3D’s Sigma R17 Desktop 3D Printer
BCN3D is a Barcelona-based 3D printer manufacturer that’s produced several generations of desktop 3D printers.
The Velleman Vertex Nano 3D Printer
Velleman has introduced a very low cost desktop 3D printer kit that could be of interest.
BigRep Makes a Speedy 3D Printing Filament
BigRep’s focus recently has been all about print speed, and now they’re using a new filament technology to achieve more rapid prints.
Hands on with the Original Prusa i3 Desktop 3D Printer
We got our hands on with a pair of assembled Original Prusa i3’s and ran them through some basic tests.
Grupo Sicnova Unveils Mid-Range Industrial 3D Printer and More
Grupo Sicnova made a couple of interesting announcements this week.
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.
OPENCREATORS 3D Printer Offers Unique Features
A recent Kickstarter from OPENCREATORS has shown a 3D printer with features we haven’t seen previously.
Prodways’ P1000 SLS 3D Printer Offers Open Materials
France-based Prodways has been around for many years producing high-end industrial 3D printers, but now they’ve released a less expensive model that is quite interesting.
gCreate Developing the gMax v2 Desktop 3D Printer
Brooklyn has been a bit of hotbed for 3D printing tech, and one company based there is gCreate.
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.
ZYYX’s Professional 3D Printer
Another 3D printer manufacturer has developed a professional-level version of their desktop 3D printer.
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.
An Unusual 3D Printing Filament from 3dk.berlin
There’s plenty of competition in the 3D printer filament market these days, so it takes a lot to stand out among the crowd. It seems that 3dk.berlin has done so with their new “k-top” product.
BigRep Solves Their Own Problem and Everyone Else’s Too
BigRep introduced a new 3D printer filament that could make life much easier for many 3D print operators.
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 Blackbelt 3D Printer’s Conveyor Belt System
I’m looking at an extremely unusual 3D printer design: the Blackbelt.
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.
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.
3D Print Community: Reflow
This month’s community support selection is Reflow, a project to assist third world countries through 3D printing.
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
DuPont Unleashes Their Polymer Portfolio
I just noticed that chemical giant DuPont released new materials specifically for 3D printing. Everyone has heard of DuPont; they have been around since 1802 (that’s 18-02, not 19-02!) and have over the decades grown to one of the world’s largest chemical companies. Among the many products they produce is polymers, which are of course… Continue reading DuPont Unleashes Their Polymer Portfolio
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?
The Vaquform is the World’s First Digital Desktop Vacuum Former
Unlike desktop 3D printers, which have only grown more connected and technologically advanced over the past few years, vacuum forming has remained somewhat Lo-Fi—oftentimes consisting of a homemade jig hooked up to a shop vac.
The Hangprinter: A Frameless 3D Printer
The Hangprinter is one of the most unusual 3D printer concepts yet seen, and it actually works.
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.
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.
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.
New 3D Print Materials Now Possible: 3D4Makers Develops Air-Cooled Filament Production System
Netherlands-based 3D4Makers seems to have broken through a major barrier to producing unusual 3D print filaments in engineering materials with a new production system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Professional 3D Printers from 3Dfactories
I’m looking at a line of professional 3D printers from Germany-based 3Dfactories.
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.
3ntr Pushes the Envelope on Filament 3D Printing
We examined samples from 3ntr’s equipment and found them very capable.
Kühling&Kühling’s Two Powerful 3D Printers
Germany-based Kühling&Kühling now offer two very powerful 3D printers suitable for professional use.
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”.
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.
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.
New Fast “Programmable Tooling” Tech Rivals Continuous DLP 3D Printing
When I last spoke to Graham Bredemeyer over a year ago, he told me that he was developing a unique 3D printer platform in his own apartment in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Attacking the Main Problem of Polymer 3D Printing
Finally, someone is doing something about a problem faced by virtually all polymer-based 3D printing: predictability.
EVO-tech’s Professional 3D Printing System
Four-year old EVO-tech’s main product is a very powerful desktop 3D printer for professional use.
Cincinnati Inc. Goes Big and Small with 3D Printing
Just two years ago, Cincinnati Inc. (CI) and a fleet of partners stunned the world with the Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) 3D printer.
Recycled 3D Printer Plastics: Possible, But Many Challenges Remain
I’m looking at a new startup focused on use of recycled plastics for the production of 3D printer filaments and have some thoughts.
An Unusual Desktop 3D Printer from Turkey
We had a close look at an unusual desktop 3D printer recently: the MFact from CAD2Parts.
The Fabricatus Desktop Engineering 3D Printer
An entirely new desktop 3D printer designed for engineering use, specifically for injection molds, has been announced today by Avante Technology.
The Dynasty 3D Printing Rack System from Mass Portal
Lativa-based Mass Portal has developed a powerful rack-mount system for parallel 3D printing.
Kids Might Fancy the Yeehaw 3D Printer
There are several 3D printers for children available, but none seem to go as far as the Yeehaw 3D printer.
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.
Multiple New Features in the Type A Machines Pro Enterprise Bundle
Type A Machines produces very powerful desktop 3D printers suitable for professional use, but they’ve made them even better with a bundle that includes several new features.
Airwolf 3D’s New Polypropylene Solution
Airwolf 3D has announced a new adhesion solution for 3D printing polypropylene.
MakeShaper Addresses The Replicator+
A filament producer now offers filament specifically for the new MakerBot equipment.
Xioneer’s X1 Has All The Calibrations!
At this stage of development, you might wonder what possible improvements could be done on a standard filament-based 3D printer. Tt turns out Xioneer has figured out several.
Omni3D Seeks Fortus Customers
Omni3D’s Factory 2.0 Production System is directly targeting Fortus users.
3D Platform’s Powerful New Extruders
You might be familiar with 3D Platform, a company dedicated to making large-format 3D printers. Now it seems they’re working on ways to make large prints much faster.
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.
Has 3d-figo Figured Out How To 3D Print Any Material?
In a very tiny booth on the left side of the FormNext exhibition was a display from a one-person company that just may have figured out a monstrous breakthrough in 3D printing.
Who Knew? Nylon PLA!
Is it nylon 3D printer filament or PLA. Actually, this product is both!
The Monoprice Select Mini Desktop 3D Printer
If you’re seeking an inexpensive desktop 3D printer and fear an unknown Kickstarter project, the Monoprice Select Mini may be for you.
The Huge Cheetah 3D Printer
There’s another large-format plastic extrusion 3D printer you may not have heard of: the Cheetah 2.
The Tiny PocketMaker 3D Printer
Need a 3D printer you can put in your pocket? Well, it may be slightly bigger than a pocket, but the PocketMaker is indeed very small.
Airwolf 3D’s AXIOM 20 Offers More Than Just Z-Height
Airwolf3D suddenly announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the AXIOM 20.
The CUBICON Single Plus 3D Printer
I’m checking out the CUBICON Single Plus desktop 3D printer from Korea-based HyVISION.