At CES we were able to spend some time examining the incredible new resin 3D printer from Gizmo 3D Printers.
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UNIZ’s Resin 3D Printing Approach Shakes Things Up
At CES we encountered a booth from startup UNIZ that displayed a resin 3D printer that is extraordinarily fast and will be on sale for a very low price.
Lumi Industries Working On Unusual Tablet-Based 3D Printer
Remember Lumi Industries? They developed the Lumifold compact resin 3D printer. Now they’re working on something even stranger: a 3D printer concept that uses a tablet.
Autodesk’s Ember Becomes A Much More Colorful 3D Printer
Autodesk announced the development of colored resins for use in their Ember 3D printer reference platform.
The Form 2 3D Printer Ships: Tell Us About It!
Way back in September Formlabs announced the Form 2, and now it’s shipping. But we want to hear from you about it.
MakeX’s M-ONE 3D Printer
China-based MakeX produces a less expensive resin-based desktop 3D printer, the M-ONE.
Controversy Clouds The iBox 3D Printer Experience
We’ve been told of controversy swirling around the products produced by iBox Printers.
EnvisionTEC’s New Micro Plus Line of 3D Printers
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EnvisionTEC announced two new 3D printers for their product shelf, the Micro Plus Hi-Res and Micro Plus Advantage.
Significant Development In 3D Printer Resin From Full Spectrum Laser
Full Spectrum Laser is a relatively new player in the 3D printing market, but that hasn’t seemed to cause them any problems. In fact, they’ve just announced a new resin with a very cool property.
The Stratasys Objet 24 3D Printer
Using PolyJet 3D printing technology, the Objet24 features 28µ print layers and a 240 mm x 200 mm x 150 mm (9.45 in. x 7.87 in. x 5.9 in.) tray size.
WASP Develops a DLP-Based 3D Printing Process and Gives It Away!
Italy-based WASP suddenly announced a new DLP-based resin 3D printing process that could shake things up in 3D printing.
Hands On With The XTC-3D Smoothing System
We got dirty with XTC-3D, a 3D print smoothing resin. The results are very shiny.
FABtotum Combines Two 3D Printing Processes – and More!
FABTotum launched a new making option, the PRISM, which enables their Personal Fabricator to include multiple 3D printing processes.
The LumiPocket LT: More Than Just a 3D Printer
Lumi Industries has launched a new inexpensive 3D printer that can do more than 3D printing: the LumiPocket LT.
The Morpheus 3D Printer Breaks Through Resin 3D Printing Barriers
There have been many announcements of resin-based 3D printers recently, but this one is a bit different: the Morpheus 3D printer smashes two major problems.
A Visit to Full Spectrum Laser
We managed to score an onsite tour of Full Spectrum Laser, the makers of the Pegasus and Phoenix Touch high-resolution 3D printers.
What’s the Future of High-Speed 3D Printing – The Non-Metallic Edition
A few years back it looked as though 3D printing was set to take off. For those who were new to the tech the possibilities seemed endless. And then they didn’t.
The Solus DLP 3D Printer
Reify3D’s Solus DLP 3D printer brings the price down for super-high resolution 3D printing.
3D Printer SLA Tank Repairs Now Available
One of the annoying problem with resin-based 3D printers is the wear and tear on the resin tank, which must frequently be replaced. That may not be the case anymore.
Formlabs Toughens Up Their 3D Printing Resins
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer took a big step today by announcing a new “Tough” resin.
BCN3D’s Explosion of New 3D Printers. And a Laser Cutter, Too
Barcelona-based BCN3D has released a series of more advanced 3D printers.
MoonRay – The World’s Best Desktop 3D Printer?
A new resin-based 3D printer makes a bold claim: MoonRay hopes to be the world’s best desktop 3D printer.
Could the KAST 3D be the Next Carbon3D?
We’re looking at the specifications of a new 3D printer that’s yet to launch, the KAST 3D from Photonfluid.
Futur3D’s Precision DLP 3D Printer
Futur3D has announced a high-resolution resin-based 3D printer, the 3Dwarf.
Is Carbon3D’s Printing Process Limited?
You likely saw the big announcement from Carbon3D of their revolutionary and speedy 3D printing process, but are there limitations to their approach? We think there could be.
Autodesk Invests $10 Million Dollars in Carbon 3D
Autodesk, Inc. announced an investment of $10 million in Carbon3D from the Spark Investment Fund.
The Peachy 3D Printer Is Almost Ready
It’s been a very long time, but the Peachy 3D printer is apparently almost ready to ship.
More On Carbon3D’s New 3D Printing Process
If you are anywhere close to the world of 3D printing, you no doubt saw the blockbuster announcement last week of Carbon3D’s new speedy process. We took a bit deeper look at it.
Stratasys Brings Connex3 To The Dental Industry
Stratasys has supercharged their Objet 260 platform to provide new functions for dental 3D printing.
The LumiPocket 3D Printer is Literally “In Demand”
Lumia Industries successfully launched their LumiPocket high resolution 3D printer a while ago, but now it’s moved into the “In Demand” phase.
Gizmo 3D Printers Develops Another Rapid Printing Process
An Australian startup seems to have found a way to significantly speed up DLP 3D printing.
3D Print 100X Faster? A New Process Claims To Do So
A startup company has announced what might be a revolutionary new 3D printing process that is said to be up to 100x faster than current methods.
The SolidRay DLP 3D Printer
Madrid-based kitprinter3D is working on a new resin-based 3D printer, the SolidRay.
Kudo3D’s Titan 1 Hi-Res 3D Printer
We got a close look at Kudo3D’s fascinating Titan 1 resin-based 3D printer.
OWL Updates Their 3D Printer and Offers Unusual Service Program
When we first saw the OWL Nano 3D printer in 2014, we were impressed by it’s incredible resolution. Now, two improved machines replace it.
Stratasys Announces Multiple New Materials
Stratasys, makers of the Objet and Fortus industrial 3D printer lines, announced some very interesting new materials this week.
The DWS XFAB Dental 3D Printer
Italy-based DWS Labs is developing a desktop 3D printer with a lot of capability: the XFAB.
XYZ Printing Working on Secret Resin Machine
XYZ Printing is developing a resin-based 3D printer that looks much like another machine we’ve seen before.
FSL 3D’s Phoenix 3D Printers Surprise
Full Spectrum Laser announced an impressive new line of personal 3D printers, the Phoenix Touch and Phoenix Touch Pro.
A Filament AND Resin 3D Printer: The Samba 2 in 1
Hidden in a very obscure corner of EuroMold was a 3D print like no other we’d yet seen: a machine that included a filament extruder AND a DLP resin projector.
Roland’s monoFab Prototyping Solution
We had a look at Roland’s new twin machine prototyping solution they call “monoFab”.
Keyence Steps Towards Worldwide 3D Printer Sales
Keyence took a big step towards worldwide sales recently by launching their product outside of Japan.
See Autodesk’s Ember 3D Printer In Action
A video of Autodesk’s new high-resolution 3D printer has been released.
Prodways’ Viscous Solution
Prodways, the company that made a massive high-resolution DLP 3D printer, now has a viscous material printer.
TNO’s 3D Printing Breakthroughs
TNO has been developing some unique 3D printing technologies that we may see in new machines soon.
Kevvox’s New K3D Mini 3D Printer
Kevvox has developed a lower-priced, high resolution commercial 3D printer: the K3D Mini.
Big Money Flowing Toward Resin-Based 3D Printers
While multiple plastic extrusion 3D printer manufacturers have received significant investment, we now see more money flowing toward resin-based 3D printer ventures.
Way2Production’s DLP 3D Printers
We’re checking out a pair of brand-new resin-based 3D printers from Way2Production: the SolFlex series.
Hardcotton’s SLA 3D Printer Launches
Finally the low-cost Elemental SLA 3D printer has launched.
The Solus 3D Printer Launches
Need a high-resolution 3D printer? You can now purchase the Solus 3D resin printer.
TI Announcement Could Shake Up 3D Printing
Texas Instruments announced new DLP chips with significantly more resolution and performance.
Formlabs’ Amazing New 3D Printing Resins
Owners of Formlabs personal 3D printing gear rejoice! The company has announced two new materials with powerful properties.
The Polyes Q1 3D Printing Pen
Yet another 3D printing pen has launched: the Polyes Q1.
The iBox Nano 3D Printer
We’re looking at a very interesting new resin-based 3D printer, the iBox Nano.
The Solus 3D Printer
We’re looking at another resin-based personal 3D printer, the Solus, by Taiwan-based Reify. It’s a little bit different from the competition.
The LumiPocket 3D Printer
Lumi Industries has launched a new and improved version of their resin-based personal 3D printer, the LumiPocket.
LittleRP Sells Out
No, LittleRP hasn’t been bought out by the corporates. Instead they’ve sold out their Kickstarter campaign.
Uncia Improves Their DLP 3D Printer
Uncia has launched a new version of their resin-based 3D DLP printer.
MadeSolid’s Really Tough 3D Printer Resin
MadeSolid announced a new material, the “Tough Resin” for 3D printers using resin technology.
New Composite Resins Could Lead to Larger, Stronger 3D Printed Structures
In wind farms across North America and Europe, sleek turbines equipped with state-of-the-art technology convert wind energy into electric power. But tucked inside the blades of these feats of modern engineering is a decidedly low-tech core material: balsa wood.
Hardcotton’s Elemental SLA 3D Printer
Australia-based Hardcotton announced the “Elemental”, a new resin-based 3D printer.
Orange Maker Develops New 3D Printing Process
Startup Orange Maker of California issued a release claiming they’ve invented an entirely new 3D printing process, Heliolithography, which is different from every existing 3D process.
The M-One DLP 3D Printer
Yet another resin-technology personal 3D printer launches today on Kickstarter: the M-One by MakeX.
The Sedgwick 3D DLP Printer
Over the past two years many resin-based personal 3D printers emerged, but their costs have been prohibitively high for many people. The Sedgwick 3D DLP printer hopes to change that.
Formlabs Introduces the Form 1+
More than a year after they introduced the Form 1, Formlabs announced the Form 1+, said to be an “extensive overhaul” of their previous model, the Form 1.
XYZPrinting Developing a Resin 3D Printer?
We’ve found some evidence that low-cost 3D printing entrant XYZ Printing is developing a SLA-style resin 3D printer.
LittleSLA Could Shake Up 3D Printing
A new resin-based 3D printer, the LittleSLA, hopes to provide an opensource option for those wanting to get into the high-resolution 3D printing technology.
Creation Workshop from Envision Labs
Concerned that your favorite 3D model slicing software won’t work on your new resin-based 3D printer? There’s a solution for that.
The Titan 1 3D Printer
Another resin-based personal 3D printer has been launched: the Titan 1.
Autodesk’s Spark Causes Collateral Damage?
Last week Autodesk announced Spark, an initiative to standardize things 3D printing, and a “reference 3D printer” using those specifications. We think this could be trouble for some.
iMakr 3D Printer Store Takes a Big Step
The iMakr retail store in London was perhaps the very first independent 3D printer store designed specifically for personal 3D printing products. Now they’ve taken a step into a new world.
Third Party 3D Printer Resin
With the rise of multiple personal 3D printer options based on resin technology, one would think third parties would begin supplying resin for them. You’d be right.
The Stalactite 3D HD Printer
A Spanish company hopes to launch an inexpensive resin-based 3D printer. The Stalactite 102 3D HD printer is now available for pre-order.
Formlabs Updates Preform
Formlabs, makers of the Form 1 resin-based 3D printer, have released a significant update to their main software, Preform.
The M-One 3D Printer
Now that the relevant patents have expired new entrants are rapidly developing personal 3D printers using photocured resin technology. One of them is the M-One 3D printer by MakeX.
The Uncia DLP 3D Printer
Another resin-based personal 3D printer has appeared on crowdfunding sites: the Uncia DLP 3D printer.
The Pegasus Touch 3D Printer
Everyone’s getting in on the laser-resin 3D printer market, it seems. Now we see Full Spectrum Laser, a company previously dedicated to traditional laser equipment, has produced their very first 3D printer, the Pegasus Touch.
The OWL Nano 3D Printer
The OWL Nano 3D printer joins the growing ranks of personal 3D printers based on photo-cured resin technology. It’s a curious design, but this 3D printer can deliver incredibly good resolution.
The Lightforge 3D Printer
Lightforge is developing a personal resin-based 3D printer, a device that apparently doesn’t have an official name yet. We checked out the machine, which was actually a “version 1 prototype”, built after some fifteen months of development. A spokesperson indicated they’re currently working on a version 2 prototype that may be part of a… Continue reading The Lightforge 3D Printer
The Rise of Resin 3D Printers
There was something quite unusual about the 3D printer manufacturers exhibiting at CES 2014 versus those exhibiting the previous year. At the London 3D Printshow, for example, we saw dozens of plastic filament machines, typically regionally focused. At CES 2014 we saw multiple resin-based 3D printers. It seems that the expiration of patents has… Continue reading The Rise of Resin 3D Printers
The Kevvox 3D Printer
We had a close look at the Kevvox 3D printer at EuroMold. It uses a resin-based process, as so many new 3D printers seem to these days, but the results are quite spectacular. Three years in development, the Kevvox uses long-lasting LED lighting to cure the several resins offered. They offer a wax resin… Continue reading The Kevvox 3D Printer
The Asiga Pico 3D Printer
We’re starting to observe a collision between the lowering prices of commercial 3D print gear with the rising prices of increasingly more capable personal 3D printers. Today only a few thousand dollars separate the two. One example of a commercial unit that’s priced very effectively is the Asiga Pico, a small volume resin-based 3D printer. … Continue reading The Asiga Pico 3D Printer
Prodways’ Unique 3D Printing Process
It’s always interesting to examine a 3D printer with an entirely new process for producing objects. One may think there’s only a few processes, but in fact companies often invent new methods. Prodways is one of them. We spoke with Prodways President Raphaël Gorgé (seen above with the M350) and Head of Research… Continue reading Prodways’ Unique 3D Printing Process
Formlabs Releases a New Resin
Formlabs, makers of the popular Form 1 personal 3D printer have released a new resin. Previously, the company offered only two resins: Grey and Clear. The new material is “White”. For a rapid startup company such as Formlabs, it’s totally understandable they may take some time before introducing new materials, but now they’ve done… Continue reading Formlabs Releases a New Resin
How Good Can 3D Print Resolution Get?
Aside from research experiments in atomic-sized 3D printing, you might wonder what kind of ultimate 3D printing resolution could be achieved. Most personal 3D printers use a plastic filament-based process, which really doesn’t provide the best resolution. Typically prints are printed at a layer size no smaller than 0.1mm, simply because the visual appearance… Continue reading How Good Can 3D Print Resolution Get?
Peachy Printer Campaign Ends – But Not Really
The world’s first USD$100 3D printer’s launch campaign has closed, with the Peachy Printer project raising over USD$650,000 on their Kickstarter page. This amount may be somewhat less than other notable crowdfunding launches, such as Formlab’s, which raised USD$3M, but there’s a difference: the Peachy Printer costs only USD$100, while previous printers were much… Continue reading Peachy Printer Campaign Ends – But Not Really
MadeSolid’s Colored 3D Printer Resins
If you happen to have a Form 1 resin-based 3D printer, you’ll likely to have purchased resin from Formlabs, its manufacturer. Formlabs provides resin tuned specifically for their machine, but as of now it comes in only two colors: grey and clear. That’s changing because MadeSolid has launched a new series of resins that… Continue reading MadeSolid’s Colored 3D Printer Resins
A Peachy 3D Printer Update
The makers of the revolutionary USD$100 resin-based Peachy 3D printer, which has raised a launch amount exceeding USD$600K, have issued a video update of their project’s progress. In the video, co-founder James Cooper explains some of the difficulties controlling the laser that they’ve recently overcome. It appears that their team is working through a… Continue reading A Peachy 3D Printer Update
The LumiFold 3D Printer
Only days after the launch of the first USD$100 3D printer, another very similar, but not quite as inexpensive, resin-based 3D printer launched: the LumiFold. Like the Peachy, the LumiFold uses photo-curable resin as its printing process. Also unlike the Peachy, the LumiFold uses a DLP projector as the source for its photo-curing light,… Continue reading The LumiFold 3D Printer
The Peachy 3D Printer is Looking Very Peachy
We wrote earlier this week on the launch Peachy, a new 3D printer with some very revolutionary features. It, like many new ventures, used crowdfunding to get started. With a Kickstarter goal of USD$50,000, it was inevitable that they’d hit it. They did the first day. But what happened next? So far they’ve… Continue reading The Peachy 3D Printer is Looking Very Peachy
The Peachy 3D Printer is Only $100!
There is so much to say about this incredible design we’re not quite sure where to start. Yes, this is, for real, a USD$100 3D printer. But how its price became so low is revolutionary. Made by Rylan Graston of Rinnovated Design based in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the Peachy employs not just one but… Continue reading The Peachy 3D Printer is Only $100!
Inexpensive, High Quality 3D Printer Resin?
Most personal 3D printers are filament-fueled extrusion machines, but there are a number of resin-based machines, such as the Form 1, the Nautilus, the mUVe 1, the B9 Creator and others. There’s also several open source plans for resin-based machines. But there could be a problem. Resins used by some of these machines can… Continue reading Inexpensive, High Quality 3D Printer Resin?
It’s a Grey Day at Formlabs
But really, it’s ok! Formlabs has finally announced the availability of grey resin. This means your Form 1 3D printer can now punch out grey objects. Previously they had only offered “clear” resin. Now you have a choice of two colors. They say: Similar to Clear, our newest material has properties engineered for fine… Continue reading It’s a Grey Day at Formlabs
The Incredibly Inexpensive Nautilus 3D Printer
A fundraising campaign has launched for the Nautilus 3D printer. It’s a resin-based DLP printer, using a process similar to that used by Formlabs and 3D Systems. The Nautilus uses a DLP projection system to fuse each layer of photo-curable resin. The Nautilus was developed by a team of four from Beijing who were… Continue reading The Incredibly Inexpensive Nautilus 3D Printer
A Resin for 3D Printed Microelectronics
Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and C-MET have developed a specialized resin that is suitable for 3D printing electronics at a microscopic scale. The goal was to develop a material usable to create micro-sized electrodes. Apparently a “carbonization” stage is required to create electrical conductivity, but current materials could not withstand that… Continue reading A Resin for 3D Printed Microelectronics