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Hands On With 3D-Fuel’s Strong PLA and Algae Filaments. What?

We’re testing several new filaments in the lab lately, and one set comes from 3D-Fuel, who provide a very strange algae-based filament.

Flashforge’s Entry Level Finder 3D Printer

We had a look at Flashforge’s Finder 3D printer, which is designed for introductory 3D printing.

New Data On 3D Printer Emissions: Good Or Bad News?

Researchers from several institutions have performed more extensive testing on particulate emissions from commonly available 3D printers, and the results should be known by all 3D printer owners.

Airwolf 3D’s New AXIOM 2 Desktop 3D Printer

Airwolf 3D has improved their product line with the release of the AXIOM 2.

3DKreator’s Kreator Motion Desktop 3D Printer

The manufacturer of a new 3D printer from Poland hopes to expand sales worldwide.

The Roboze One+400 Desktop 3D Printer Has No Belts!

We’re checking out a new desktop 3D printer, the Roboze One+400, which claims to use no belts within its motion system.

The New ZYYX+ 3D Printer Emphasizes Practical Operations

Magicfirm announced a new 3D printer model, the ZYYX+, which seems to focus on new features that you will definitely appreciate.

Tiertime’s New UP mini 2 Desktop 3D Printer

One of the more popular desktop 3D printers brands has been UP, from Tiertime. Now they’ve announced their best desktop unit ever, the UP mini 2.

Polaroid Introduces Desktop 3D Printer, With An Expensive Surprise

At CES we examined the new Polaroid desktop 3D printer, and found a very surprising element.

XYZprinting’s Shotgun Approach To 3D Printing

At CES this year XYZprinting had one of the larger booths, and why not? They announced more machines than we could count!

The Ares Delta-Style Multi-Tool 3D Printer

Looking for a tall delta-style 3D printer that does more than just 3D printing? You might consider the Ares from Easyarts.

The ARC-One 3D Printer

The ARC-One is a 3D printer option that isn’t getting enough attention.

M3D’s New And Powerful 3D Printer Filaments

M3D, makers of the very popular Micro 3D printer, have released two new filaments with excellent printing properties.

Hands On With Feelcolor’s Fascinating 3D Printer Filaments

We managed to test some really amazing 3D printer filament from newcomer Feelcolor.

HyVISION Introduces the Cubicon Style 3D Printer

Korea-based HyVISION has debuted a variant of their previous 3D printer: the new Cubicon Style.

Italian Joint Venture Produces High Quality 3D Printer Filament: Feelcolor

Some very high-quality 3D printer filament from Feelcolor is raising the quality bar for all 3D printer filament vendors.

Skriware’s Combo 3D Printer and Content Solution

Skriware is a company based in both Poland and Sweden. And they’ve launched an innovative 3D printer with accompanying content solution.

colorFabb’s New nGen 3D Print Material

colorFabb has always seemed to be one of the first to introduce unusual new 3D printing materials and now they’ve released nGen, a more durable substance.

taulman3D Develops T-Lyne 3D Printer Filament

3D printer filament provider taulman3D has released a new type of copolymer they call “T-Lyne”.

The CraftBot PLUS 3D Printer

Looking for a very inexpensive 3D printer that works? You might consider the CraftBot PLUS by CraftUnique.

Fusion3’s Fabulous F306 3D Printer

Fusion3 is a small but growing manufacturer of high-quality desktop 3D printing equipment, including their latest F306 machine.

PRINTinZ Releases PLA/PHA Hybrid 3D Printer Filament

3D print supplier PRINTinZ has released some very powerful filament based on a PLA/PHA mix.

BigRep Optimizes Their “One” 3D Printer For Easy Large-Scale 3D Printing

Berlin-based BigRep announced a new version of their flagship 3D printer, the One.3.

The MaxMicron Auto-Leveling Prusa i3

Today we’re looking at the MaxMicron Prusa i3 3D printer kit, and we’re impressed with its capabilities – and especially it’s price.

Builder Announces Premium 3D Printer Line

Netherlands-based Builder 3D Printers announced a new line of “Premium” 3D printers based on their successful original edition.

The Tobeca 2 Portable 3D Printer

The Tobeca 2 is a DIY 3D printer kit you might find meets your needs.

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 Incredible Raise3D N-Series 3D Printers

It takes a lot to make a splash in the world of desktop 3D printers these days, with fierce competition from all sides. The new N-Series from Raise3D is going to make a big splash. Or two.

Leapfrog Introduces the Creatr HS Lite

Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog introduced the Creatr HS Lite, a new machine that fills a gap in their product line.

The Mono 3D Printer’s Interesting Interface

Launched on Kickstarter, the very inexpensive Mono 3D printer has a powerful user interface.

Readybox Uses The Other Method To Achieve Fast 3D Printing

Readybox has developed what they call the “fastest consumer 3D printer”, but they’ve taken a different approach than we’ve seen elsewhere.

A Chat About The Upcoming Cybot 330 Pro 3D Printer

We had a chat with the producers of the upcoming Cybot 330 PRO desktop 3D printer to find out more about the mysterious device.

The 3DGence One 3D Printer

We got a close look at 3DGence’s new ONE 3D printer and saw features we haven’t seen in any other machine.

The Kentstrapper Zero 3D Printer

Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the “Zero” 3D printer with a number of ease-of-use features.

Who’s Behind The New Filament Suppliers?

With the growth in desktop 3D printers, material suppliers have multiplied. But how do they acquire their plastic filament?

MAKEiT’s Brilliant, But Elusive Industrial 3D Printer

We took a look at what we first thought was another hobby 3D printer, but in fact, MAKEiT’s device is designed for engineering use.

Sindoh’s 3DWox 3D Printer

Korea-based Sindoh is bringing their interesting 3DWox desktop 3D printer to the world this November.

Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?

A curious new plastic can heal itself in water, but could this be used in a 3D printer? Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania examined squid teeth, which have a very unusual property: they can heal themselves, even when submerged in water. Here’s the interesting part: the researchers were able to determine which genes controlled… Continue reading Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?

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.

BigBox’s Big Blastoff

A few weeks ago we wrote on the launch of BigBox, an incredibly powerful desktop 3D printer; Now it seems they’ve smashed their funding targets to smithereens.

Biodegradable ABS 3D Printer Filament?

We’re looking at an offering from 3DPrintLife, who now sell a peculiar bio-friendly version of ABS plastic they call “Enviro”.

3devo Launches the NEXT 1.0 Filament Recycler

Utrecht-based 3devo’s new filament extruder is now available on their crowdfunding page, but will it be practical?

The Formaker Combines Four Making Technologies, But Who Is It For?

A new Kickstarter campaign launched the other day: the Formaker “4-in-1” device combines a CNC Mill, Laser Etcher, PCB Maker and 3D Printer all in a single machine.

3D Print Flexible Objects With Solid Plastic? Disney Can!

New research from scientists at Disney have described ways to 3D print objects with components of varying flexibility using only solid plastic.

Solido: The Zombie 3D Printer Company?

We recently encountered an object that had been apparently 3D printed on a Solido 3D printer. Wait, haven’t they been out of business for years?

Q3D’s Wide Spectrum of 3D Printers

Q3D offers a very wide spectrum of desktop 3D printers in any price range you require.

3D Print And A Lot More With The GAIA Multitool

We’re looking at a new product launch, the GAIA Multitool, which is far more than just a 3D printer.

3DP Unlimited’s Whole-Person 3D Print

3DP Unlimited manufactures some very large 3D printers, and now they’ve demonstrated exactly how large by 3D printing their own staff!

SKY-TECH’s New SKYPEN: A Dual Color 3D Pen

Taiwan-based SKY-TECH offers a number of 3D products, but now they’re offering a very low-cost, advanced technology 3D printing pen.

A Curious Thing About 3.00 vs 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament

In the beginning it was 3.0mm filament for 3D printers, but then things switched to 1.75mm filament. Was this a good idea?

Hands On With Verbatim’s 3D Printer Filaments

We tested samples of several filaments from Verbatim, who have recently entered the market for 3D printer supplies, and were very impressed with the results.

The Cosine AdditiveMachine1 Large-Format 3D Printer

The number of very large plastic-extrusion technology 3D printers is increasing. Today we’re looking at the Cosine AdditiveMachine1, which definitely qualifies for that list.

Airwolf 3D’s New AXIOM 3D Printer

Airwolf announced a very powerful new professional 3D printer that includes many incredible features: the AXIOM.

An Update On Rokit’s Extensive Line of 3D Printers

Korea-based Rokit may not yet market their 3D printers worldwide, but their product line covers all needs.

The Very Portable Freaks3D 3D Printer

A supremely portable and inexpensive 3D printer has launched: Freaks3D.

The “Ultimate” Hackable 3D Printer To Launch Tomorrow

BigBox3D’s first 3D printer hopes to be the “no-compromises high specification 3D printer” you’re looking for.

The Scalar M and XL 3D Printers

We’re looking at the product launch for two low-cost, but high-volume 3D printers, the Scalar M and Scalar XL from 3D Modular Systems.

Hands On With FoxSmart’s New Filaments

We’ve been testing some new 3D printer filament from FoxSmart, and it’s pretty interesting.

Smooth or Bumpy? New 3D-Printed Surfaces Change on Demand

An MIT team has been working on a way to make soft materials using a 3D printer.

Verbatim’s Impressive 3D Printing Materials

Media giant Verbatim now sells a series of very impressive 3D printing materials.

Zeepro’s Smooth Consumer-Oriented Zim 3D Printer

Zeepro is taking a very consumer-oriented approach to their 3D printer offering.

3D Printing PEEK for Profit

INDMATEC has developed a method of 3D printing PEEK plastic, and they could be the only one that can, at least as a commercial product.

An Easy Way to Vapor-Smooth PLA 3D Prints?

For years hobbyists have been smoothing their ABS plastic 3D prints with acetone vapor, but PLA has had no solution. A video shows a potentially useful method using PVC pipe cleaner.

Formfutura Releases Unusual Wood 3D Printer Filaments

Formfutura, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of 3D printer filaments, announced today some very interesting new wood filaments.

BNK’s Unusual Antibacterial 3D Printer Filament

Korea-based BNK has announced an antibacterial 3D printer filament. Why?

The Massive DeeRed 3D Printer

Need a large-scale 3D printer? You might consider be3D’s gigantic DeeRed 3D printer.

BCN3D’s Explosion of New 3D Printers. And a Laser Cutter, Too

Barcelona-based BCN3D has released a series of more advanced 3D printers.

The Large and Speedy Lynx3D Printer

Lynx3D has released a 3D printer with some very unusual features.

Could This Unusual Material Be 3D Printed?

Japanese plastics company Polysis unveiled a peculiar plastic that we think could be of interest to 3D printing.

The Very Stylish Hotrod Henry 3D Printer From aye aye labs

We’ve seen a great many 3D printers in the past few years, but none has the classic design of the Hotrod Henry from Poland’s aye aye labs.

BEEVERYCREATIVE Announces More BEEs

BEEVERYCREATIVE offers a very slick portable personal 3D printer, and now they offer not one, not two, but FOUR more 3D printers.

Is Metal 3D Printer Filament Dangerous?

We’re wondering whether using metal-infused filaments in personal 3D printers is actually a safe thing to do.

Kwamb.io Attempts a Familiar Business Model

3D print streaming site Kwamb.io is developing a new 3D printer that has a very familiar business model.

The TeeBot Portable 3D Printer

A unique and portable 3D printer design by 3DSTUFFSNL has launched on Kickstarter.

Drotix’s “Smart” Gala 3D Printer Covers All The Bases

A 3D printer on Kickstarter deserves more attention than it seems to be getting.

Eco 3D Filament’s Unique Material Offerings

In the increasingly crowded 3D printer plastic filament market, it’s harder for companies to distinguish themselves. Czech-based Eco 3D Filament may have just done that.

The IR3 “Assembling” 3D Printer

A new prototype 3D printer has been launched that provides the additional ability of product assembly.

Formfutura Releases “HDGlass” Filament

Amsterdam-based 3D printer filament provider Formfutura has developed a new filament based on PET plastic.

Filament Testing of HangZhou Hongkai New Material Products

We were approached by a representative from HangZhou Hongkai New Material of China who wanted us to try out their 3D printer filaments.

Want To Test Some New 3D Printer Filament?

Our friends at Gateway Group have decided to move into the world of 3D printing by producing a new line of 3D printer filaments.

TYTAN 3D’s Gaja Multitool Ten-Headed Platform

Poland-based TYTAN 3D has developed the Gaja Multitool – a 3D printer with up to ten different heads for a variety of functions.

The Rapide Lite 200XL 3D Printer

Rapide 3D, a growing technology manufacturer from Melbourne, Australia has started a crowd funding campaign for the Rapide Lite 200XL. It’s an FDM 3D printer that prints almost 16 inches high (400mm)!

The Weistek IdeaWerk 3D Printer

An inexpensive personal 3D printer from Weistek, the IdeaWerk, could be the printer for you.

The Plasticbank Cleans Up Your Neighborhood

A new venture is purchasing scrap plastic for eventual use in 3D printers.

The Anvil Creation Center

Yet another 3D printing company has debuted their first printer on Kickstarter. Focusing on ease of use and affordability, the Anvil 3D printer is available for less than the price of a smart phone, USD$349.

ToyBuilder Labs Sells ideaPrinter F100 Series

Some 3D printer manufacturers now sell filament, and we’re also seeing filament vendors sell 3D printers, too.

Automated Part-Removing 3D Printer: The NVPro

Although we’ve seen an influx in the amount of 3D printers to hit the market in recent years, there is still only one that completely automates the process from start to finish, and that is the NVPro from NVBOTS.