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From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next

After years of seeing amazing desktop 3D printers emerge year after year, I see a pattern. I’ve been fiddling with desktop 3D printers for almost 15 years now, beginning with my first device, the venerable MakerBot CupCake. It took several days to assemble it from wires, boards, motors, and pieces of wood, and successfully printed… Continue reading From MakerBot to Bambu Lab: There’s Always a Better 3D Printer Coming Next

The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments

It’s time to begin proper labeling of 3D printer filaments.

The Truth Behind Water-Washable 3D Printer Resins

It’s time to wash away water-washable 3D printer resins.

JuggerBot3D’s P3-44 ASTRA: The First 3D Printer to Safely Print PVC

JuggerBot3D announced a new 3D printer variant, the P3-44 ASTRA.

Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials

Formlabs has released a damning report on the state of 3D printer resin safety that everyone should read.

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.

Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety

A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.

Design of the Week: BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter

This week’s selection is the BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter by Printables contributor thrutheframe.

Debunking the Myths: Is Water-Washable 3D Printer Resin Really Safer?

It’s time to talk about water-washable 3D printer resin.

RadTech’s Comprehensive Guide on Safe Handling of Toxic Resin for 3D Printing

There’s a great online resource discussing the best safety practices for resin 3D printing.

Planning to Buy a Desktop Resin 3D Printer? 10 Must-Know Facts

So you want to do resin 3D printing? Here’s ten things you have to know.

Planning to Buy a Desktop FFF 3D Printer? 10 Must-Know Facts

So you want to do FFF 3D printing? Here’s ten things you have to know.

Reddit Thread Reveals Alarming Ignorance of Resin 3D Printer Safety Protocols

My suspicions of resin 3D printer safety ignorance seem to be confirmed in a lengthy thread this week.

Study Reveals FFF 3D Prints Can Be Food Safe with Proper Cleaning

Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.

Strategies for Mitigating Emissions in 3D Printing Operations

How bad, exactly, are the emissions from 3D printing?

Hands on With the Bambu Lab A1 Heat Bed Retrofit

I just completed the long-awaited Bambu Lab A1 heat bed retrofit project, and can tell you all about it.

Are ISO-Certified Biocompatible 3D Printing Filaments Truly Safe?

With the announcement of a new set of biologically safe filament materials, it’s time to talk about what that means.

Microplastics Detected in Human Placentas: Sustainable 3D Printing Materials Required

The microplastics problem is far worse than anyone suspected.

BlazeCut’s T Series: Cleaner, Safer Fire Suppression for Enclosed 3D Printers

I’ve found another automatic fire suppression system for 3D printers.

3D Printer Safety: ‘The Cloud’ Offers Innovative Fire Extinguishing Solution

I’m looking at “The Cloud” a “Personal Printer Sentry” for fire control.

Austrian House Fire Sparks Debate: Did a 3D Printer Cause the Blaze?

A house fire in Austria is rumored to be caused by a 3D printer fire.

Bambu Lab Implements Firmware Safety Measures Amid A1 3D Printer Recall

There’s been a very interesting development in Bambu Lab’s A1 recall process.

Enclosure Woes: How ABS Printing Could Be Harming Your 3D Printer

I’m reading an interesting thread on Reddit about Bambu Lab enclosures and realized there could be a more widespread issue.

Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations

The CDC has issued a lengthy guide for 3D print safety, something that all 3D printers operators should read.

Ensuring Clean Air in 3D Printing: BOFA’s Advanced Filtration Solutions

We recently saw a safety demonstration by BOFA that showed the ability to clear dangerous particles away from 3D printers.

New Studies Linking Microplastics in Plants May Trigger Shift in 3D Printing Materials

There’s more evidence of microplastics causing negative effects, which will eventually affect 3D printing.

Hammer Pro40: Incus’ Cleaner, Safer Metal 3D Printing Technology

We had a close look at Incus’ new metal 3D printer, the Hammer Pro40.

Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer

Microfactory has developed a very unusual resin 3D printing system that should be completely safe for operators.

Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 1

We’ve been testing the unusual Wash & Cure Max post processing system from Anycubic.

Could Resin 3D Printers Face Future Bans? Safety Concerns Arise

Could desktop resin 3D printers be banned in the near future?

A Safer Path to 3D Printing: New Research Signals Non-Toxic Resin Possibility

Could there be a path to truly safe, non-toxic 3D printer resin? New research indicates this could be the case.

Understanding the Microplastic Challenge in Desktop 3D Printing

There’s a bit more to think about when considering microplastics generated by 3D printing.

UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users

There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.

Introducing PrintStation MK2: A Safer Approach to Resin 3D Printing

A new furniture option is set to shake up the resin 3D printer world.

When 3D Printing Goes Wrong: A Gruesome Resin Incident in 3D Printing

It’s time for another resin safety story, and this one is quite incredible.

Get Connected: BOFA Introduces 3D Printable Fume Extraction Connectors

BOFA has deployed a way to 3D print fume extraction connectors for 3D printers.

Question of the Week: Resin Safety in Public Library Makerspaces

This week’s question answers a somewhat disturbing question about resin safety.

Could Desktop Resin 3D Printing be Affected by Regulations in the Future?

There could be a massive problem for desktop resin 3D Printing in the future.

The NFL’s Concussion Protocol, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at how a recent incident might have been helped with a 3D print application.

What is the Advantage of Water Washable 3D Printer Resin?

Water-washable 3D printer resin is increasing in availability, but what are the real advantages of using it?

Why Isn’t There an IPA Recycler?

Many things are recycled in 3D printing, but what about IPA?

Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?

This week’s question relates to some mats we used in a prior story.

Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read

Researchers from Chemical Insights and Prusa Research have published reports on 3D printer safety that should be standard reading for all participants.

It Turns Out There Are Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins

I’ve become aware of at least one provider of apparently non-toxic 3D printer resins.

All In One Resin 3D Printer Post Processing Device Coming?

An intriguing post online suggests the development of an end-to-end post processing resin 3D printing device is underway.

3D Printing Technology’s Potential in Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at research and commercial efforts to combat brain injuries by using 3D printing appraoches.

Hands On With The Anycubic AirPure

We gave the new Anycubic Airpure a test in our lab.

The Two Types of Metal 3D Printing: Dangerous and Not So Dangerous

Those categories would be “dangerous” and “less dangerous”.

Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure

Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.

Resin 3D Print Times: Longer Than You Think

What’s your print time? If you’re using a resin 3D printer, it’s longer than you think.

Cricket Expansion and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing is gradually being used in the sport of Cricket.

Seven Hardware Features That Should Be On Resin 3D Printers

Here are my thoughts on seven completely new features I’d like to see on desktop resin 3D printers.

3D Printed Concrete for Tornado Protection

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how construction 3D printing might avert future disasters.

At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials

I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what they’ve been doing lately.

24 Resin 3D Printing Tips You Need To Know

Do you have a resin 3D printer? Here’s a whole bunch of tips for you.

MakerBot Gains UL GREENGUARD Certification

MakerBot announced their new air filtration system has been awarded GREENGUARD certification by UL.

BOFA Publishes Paper on 3D Print Emissions and Safety

BOFA International published a paper analyzing the issues surrounding emissions from active 3D printers.

BOFA Makes a Move into High Temperature 3D Printing

BOFA announced a new device specifically designed for high temperature 3D printing.

Could a Research Breakthrough Lead to Inexpensive Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins?

A new paper identifies a more inexpensive method of producing photoinitiators.

ZYYZ Labs Introduces Pro II Professional 3D Printer

ZYYX Labs introduced a new 3D printer, the ZYYX Pro II.

BOFA Introduces Safe Metal 3D Printing Filtration Solution

BOFA’s new AM 400 fume extraction device includes a new safety feature designed specifically for additive manufacturing operations.

Prusa Research Begins Resin Production

Three years ago Prusa Research launched their own filament production, and this week they launched a similar resin production line.

An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs

A report details a new, accessible method of detecting VOCs in the nearby atmosphere, which could be quite useful in many 3D printing situations.

Seven 3D Printing Hazards

3D printing is thought to be a relatively safe activity, but is it really?

The Importance Of 3D Print Certifications

Formlabs announced a new material certification, and it’s more important than you might think.

Why Resin 3D Printing Is So Challenging

Resin 3D printing isn’t nearly as popular as FFF 3D printing even though it’s widely available. Why is that so?

Will Robots Revolutionize BIM Workflow?

Robots can pick up on BIM precision and you don’t have to worry about their safety.

Clean Air: MakerBot’s New Filtration Accessory

MakerBot announced “Clean Air”, a smart filtration accessory for their METHOD X 3D printers.

The FormUp 350’s Powerful New Features

AddUp announced a new metal 3 printer, the FormUp 350, and it includes quite a number of unusual features.

BLUE CARE 3D Printing Powder Is Definitely The Right Color

A new material from FABULOUS has a very interesting property: its blue color.

The Pet Industry And 3D Printing

Charles Goulding, Jr. considers safety when it comes to 3D printing for our pets.

Jabil’s Unusual PA 0600 Filament

Jabil introduced a new engineering filament for professional 3D printing, PA 0600.

Understanding The Metal 3D Print Condensate Problem

Sintavia published an excellent document describing the condensate problem at many metal 3D print operations.

A Rant About Resin

Resin 3D printers produce amazing output, but why do they have to be so messy?

Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Enclosure?

A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.

Are Biocompatible 3D Printer Resins Truly Safe?

New research has uncovered previously unrecognized toxicity issues with certain biocompatible resins.

Design of the Week: Air Filtration System

This week’s selection is the outrageous Air Filtration System by software engineer Mike Buss.

The Real Story In 3D Printing Safety Is Materials Science

What really makes a difference for safety in 3D printing is the materials science, says the CEO of RIZE.

RIZE CEO Focuses In On 3D Printing Realities For 2021

RIZE’s CEO offers some insights into 3D printing safety and a look ahead for 2021.

RIZE Reaches Fifth GREENGUARD Certification

The RIZE 2XC 3D printer has obtained UL GREENGUARD certification, the fifth such certification for a RIZE product.

Ultimaker Upgrades Entry-Level 3D Printer

Ultimaker announced a new entry-level 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

The Importance Of Understanding 3D Printing Clients

In a today’s 3D printing world it is all too easy to focus too hard on the technical and forget other factors.

Chasing The Elusive Safe 3D Printer Resin

I’ve been on a bit of a quest to find some truly safe 3D printer resin, and I’m not sure there’s actually such a product.

More On That Plastic Repellent Paint Option

We found out a lot more about Slice Engineering’s new plastic repellent paint.

Don’t Forget The Dangers Of PTFE

PTFE is commonly used material in 3D printer construction, but did you know it poses some danger?

Meet The RIZE 2XC: Debut 3D Printer From The RIZIUM Alliance

RIZE is introducing a new 3D printer, developed with Sindoh, that represents an interesting professional desktop composite system.

Design of the Week: Glove Remover

This week’s selection is the Glove Remover by digital advertising agency atoll.

EOS Focuses On Metal 3D Print Safety

A technical notice recently issued by EOS to their clients regarding 3D print metal condensate safety.

Is Your 3D Printer Killing You Slowly?

I’ve become aware of a potential issue that some readers may not know about: PFTE toxicity.

RIZE Makes A Materials Deal With Sindoh

Two 3D printer companies have made an arrangement for use of materials: certain Sindoh equipment will be able to make use of RIZE materials.

More On The 3D Printer Hair Incident

We were able to view video footage of the 3D printing hair-caught incident from last week and have determined exactly how it occurred, and how to prevent it from happening again.

Four Far Out Predictions For 3D Printing In 2020

General predictions of the future are easy, mere extensions of existing trends. Here we provide some very specific — and unlikely — predictions for 2020.