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The Vellemann Vertex 3D Printer
We took a look at Velleman’s new Vertex 3D printer kit.
The Eris 3D Delta Printer and Other SeeMeCNC Happenings
SeeMeCNC is developing a mini version of their delta 3D printer.
The PIRX one Debuts
PIRX 3D has launched the PIRX 1.0, a very interesting consumer 3D printer.
The Many Materials of Airwolf 3D
One of Airwolf 3D’s claims to fame is their ability to print with many materials.
Voxel8’s Electrifying 3D Printing Process
A new company hopes to revolutionize making by enabling circuit printing with a 3D printer.
Xery’s Lapple Portable 3D Printer For Kids
A Chinese manufacturer has developed a 3D printer specifically for families.
Afinia’s H800 3D Printer is Way Bigger!
Afinia has launched their latest 3D printer, the H800, which is larger and includes some interesting new features.
Crazy New 3D Printing Filaments Available
We noticed several rather unusual 3D printing filaments are now available for you to try out.
XYZPrinting Update
We spent some time discussing the state of the universe with XYZPrinting.
Do You 3D Print in HIPS? Perhaps You Should!
FormFutura announced a new line of 3D printer filaments that could prove very useful to personal 3D printer operators.
A Solution to Corrupted Filament?
One 3D printer owner has devised a simple method of solving the “wet filament” problem.
The deltaRocket 3D Printer
Looking for a large-volume personal 3D printer? You might want to consider the Belgian-built deltaRocket.
The Quant 3D Q1000 3D Printer
A new industrial 3D printer from OK International and partner Tiertime could shake things up in company labs.
CreatorBots are Now Shipping
We received an update from 3D Printerworks regarding their product, the CreatorBot personal 3D printer. It’s now shipping.
The Orcabot 3D Printer
We’re checking out the Orcabot personal 3D printer today.
NFire’s 3D Printer Prototype
We’re looking at the blog of NFire Labs, who are attempting to build and launch a new personal 3D printer.
3D MakerJet’s Originator Series of 3D Printers
3D MakerJet is a small manufacturer of personal 3D printers. We took a look at their rather broad product line.
The Gigantic Opiliones 3D Printer
Need to 3D print a really tall item? You might consider acquiring the incredibly tall Opiliones model “XL”.
The 3Dison 3D Printer Series
We’re looking at the 3Dison personal 3D printer line, made by Rokit of South Korea.
VoxelJet’s Large Product Line
VoxelJet produces a 3D printer with the largest size we’ve yet seen – but also a series of smaller devices, too.
Blueprinter Update
We first wrote of Blueprinter a few years ago. It’s time for an update.
The Beauty of Great 3D Printer Filament
Remember we performed some tests on the FoxSmart filament? We did one more test afterwards and found something very interesting.
Hands On With FoxSmart’s 3D Printer Filament
Does FoxSmart’s ultra-inexpensive 3D printer filament make the grade? Apparently, it does!
FoxSmart’s Inexpensive 3D Printer Filament
We’ve found a rather inexpensive source for 3D printer filament: FoxSmart.
Demand High for New Solidoodle 3D Printer
We wrote on Solidoodle’s new “Press” personal 3D printer a few months ago and now it’s getting close to shipment.
Biome Bioplastics Launches New Material for 3D Printing
Made from plant starches, Biome3D is a biodegradable plastic that combines easy processing and a superior print finish, while offering much higher print speeds.
The Strooder Filament Maker
OmniDynamics is a Bristol (UK) based company that launched a Kickstarter campaign this past June to develop a compact, accessible and robust filament extruder.
RepRapPro’s Ormerod 2 3D Printer
A company specializing in open source DIY 3D printer kits offers an improved personal 3D printer.
A Manufacturer’s Machine: The Hage 3Dp-A2 3D Printer
We’re checking out the made-in-Austria Hage 3DP-A2, marketed by Prirevo.
Nectar’s User Friendly Delta 3D Printer: The Nectar One
Looking for a delta 3D printer that’s easy to use? Best check out the Nectar One.
The Striking D3D.ONE-EVO 3D Printer
Dynamo3D has incorporated a unique feature in their latest personal 3D printer, the D3D.ONE-EVO: Customized cases.
The Next Generation Sharebot XXL
They named it the “XXL” and they weren’t joking. Sharebot’s latest machine is a giant.
Pirx’s Color 3D Printing Approach
Another color 3D printer? Yeah, we know what you’re thinking – but this one just might work.
German RepRap Joins the Big 3D Printer Club
German RepRap, up to now manufacturers of reasonably-sized personal 3D printers, announced the development of a massive new 3D printer.
BigRep’s Big Prototype
At the London 3D Printshow we got a very close look at BigRep’s new BigRep Pro 3D printer.
Amphora May Revolutionize 3D Printed Plastics
At this year’s 3D Printshow in London the most important item seen, in our opinion, was the launch of ColorFabb’s Amphora line of plastic filament.
Zeni Kinetic’s 3D Printer
3D printer filament provider Zeni Kinetic has added a new product to their shelf, and it’s not another type of filament; it’s a full-fledged 3D printer.
Make Your PLA 3D Prints Stick
We’re written about the perils of ABS plastic warping and not sticking to your print surface, but what about PLA? Are there solutions? Is it even a problem?
Verbatim Makes 3D Printer Filament?
Who knew? The venerable analog media giant now markets their own 3D printer filament.
The 3D4C CYMK Color 3D Printer
We’re looking at the launch information for a new color 3D printer, the 3D4C.
The Blacksmith Genesis 3D Printer
We’re checking out the details on a new personal 3D printer that uses a very unusual approach we haven’t seen before.
Airwolf 3D’s AW3D HDL 3D Printer
Airwolf 3D has been busy. Today they announced a brand new, lower cost 3D printer, the AW3D HDL.
CobbleBot Controversy?
A minor controversy erupted in the CobbleBot forums this past week after the project apparently cancelled all USD$1 pledges.
Sculptify’s David 3D Printer Launch
A couple of months ago we wrote of Sculptify’s new plastic pellet-fueled personal 3D printer, the “David”. Now that it’s launched, we checked to see how well it’s doing.
The Almond 3D Printer
Korea-based OpenCreators has released the Almond 3D printer.
The CraftBot 3D Printer
We’re checking out another crowdfunding campaign for a personal 3D printer, the CraftBot.
Make Your Own 3D Printer Filament with the ExtrusionBot
There have been several attempts at developing a practical filament-making machine. Is ExtrusionBot the one that succeeds?
The Flashforge Dreamer 3D Printer
Flashforge’s latest 3D printer is the Dreamer, and it’s quite an improvement from their previous machines.
The CobbleBot 3D Printer
Last week the CobbleBot personal 3D printer launched on Kickstarter. It’s big.
ColorFabb Sells Pellets!
3D printer material supplier ColorFabb is selling something new: plastic pellets.
Endless Filament with the FUSE Welder
We’re looking at a unique device, the FUSE welding filament clamp, by industrial designer Pedro M. Librero.
The Tekma3D TM1 3D Printer
Sure, the Tekma3D TM1 is yet another extrusion-based personal 3D printer. Why would you buy one when there are so many alternatives? They have a killer feature, that’s why.
The CreatorBot 3D Printer
We’re checking out a new personal 3D printer, the CreatorBot by 3D Printerworks, which should launch very soon.
Abrasion-Resistant Filament for 3D Printers
igus announced trials of “tribo-filament”, which apparently is substantially more wear-resistant than other 3D printer filaments.
Three New Amazing 3D Printing Filaments
A Kickstarter project hopes to launch not one, but three new filaments with properties we’ve never seen before.
Heat-Resistant PLA Could Expand 3D Printing Capabilities
PLA plastic, a commonly used 3D printing material, could be on the verge of becoming more versatile thanks to research conducted by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI).
Hands on with ColorFabb’s PLA Filament
We happened to score some ColorFabb filament and gave it a test in our lab. This material, as we’ve written before, is not actually pure PLA plastic. It’s a hybrid mix of PLA and PHA, intended to provide a bit better flex and durability. We found the filament to have a rather different unboxing… Continue reading Hands on with ColorFabb’s PLA Filament
Should You 3D Print in ABS or PLA?
This is a question asked by almost all 3D printer owners at one point in their machine ownership: should I print in ABS or PLA plastic? Of course, the question could be implicitly answered if your machine is not able to print both plastics. Some machines, particularly recently designed units, are PLA-only units. If… Continue reading Should You 3D Print in ABS or PLA?