desktop 3d printing
What I Would Do If I Were Josef Průša, Part 1: Shark Cosplay
If I were Josef Průša, I’d probably gloat and be insufferable. Honestly, though, it’s a question that has vexed me. Josef asked on LinkedIn whether people would like to see…
SUNLU Releases New 3D Printing Filament Dryer with Annealing
Filament dryers have long been needed in material extrusion. Both industrial and home users benefit from conditioned filament with reduced moisture and uniform temperatures closer to extrusion levels. Whether integrated…
3D Printing Predictions for 2025: Desktop 3D Printing
Desktop 3D printing is arguably the most challenging market for vendors right now. Resellers, materials firms, and OEMs are grappling with intense competition. Companies like Prusa, Polymaker, and Bambu are…
3D Printer Manufacturers, Please Race to the Bottom!
When discussing Chinese competition with Western firms, a frequently echoed refrain is, “We’re not going to race to the bottom” or “We can’t win a race to the bottom.” In…
Shapeways Buys 3D Model Community Thangs
3D printing service pioneer Shapeways is showing significant initiative. Just weeks after emerging from bankruptcy, the company is acquiring Thangs, a platform for downloading and sharing designs, from Physna, Inc….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: Recoating Machines
In previous installments of this series, we’ve examined how networks of companies developed key ingredients that evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of firms, making desktop 3D printing fit for purpose….
Will the UnitedHealth Assassination Lead to 3D Printed Suppressor Blowback?
A security camera footage shows a man in a blue blazer walking along a New York street, followed by a figure in a dark hoodie carrying a large white backpack….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution: Astronomics
In 2014, I wrote that FDM desktop 3D printers would not be suited for production. By 2018, however, we were making parts for highly regulated industries using Ultimaker desktop machines….
Divide by Zero Releases $500 Altron 3D Printer with Advanced Features
Indian original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Divide by Zero Technologies has released its latest 3D printer, the Altron. Priced at $500, the machine features spaghetti detection, automatic calibration, nozzle height detection,…
Decentralized Manufacturing Network 3DOS Launches 3D Printing Partnership with Blockchain Platform Sui
3DOS, a decentralized additive manufacturing (AM) network based in Silicon Valley, has announced a partnership with Sui, a Layer-1 blockchain and smart contract platform. 3DOS’s partnership with Sui leverages the…
3DPOD 214: Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, Materialise CEO
Brigitte de Vet-Veithen, who previously led Materialise’s medical unit, has transitioned into the CEO role at the 3D printing service and software firm. In our discussion, we explore what makes…
Prusa Research to Build 3D Printers in the US
Prusa Research is set to establish the manufacturing of both filaments and 3D printers in the US. This move will enable it to cater to the US market more effectively…
Prusa Launches its First High-temp 3D Printer, the Pro HT90
Prusa Research essentially dominates the desktop 3D printing space. Their i3 design is the predominant 3D printer design worldwide, with millions of 3D printers being made each year based on…
3D Printing Success in 3D Printed Minis
An unsung 3D printing success is in 3D printing minis, or miniatures. For over a decade and a half, tabletop gamers, players, and creators have been making 3D printed minis….
Micronics to Offer $2,999 SLS 3D Printer—Is it Real?
A startup called Micronics has recently unveiled a desktop powder bed fusion system priced at a mere $2,999. The team highlights the inclusion of its proprietary slicing software and the…
How Desktop 3D Printing Can Help Your Small Business
“How can I make money with my 3D printer?” is probably the most common 3D printing question asked on the web after “how do I level my bed?” 3D printing…
2024 3D Printing Predictions from the Experts: Desktop Industrial 3D Printing
Since the inception of the desktop 3D printing market, these devices have largely existed in isolation, distinct islands separate in design and function from their industrial counterparts. However, with the…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 4, 2023: Advanced Ceramics, Tooling Study, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Germany’s largest AM bureau has invested in Dimensionics Density’s technology, 3DCeram Sinto and Sintx Technologies are collaborating to develop materials and technologies for advanced…
Bambu Lab 3D Printers Become Possessed, Raising Questions about the Cloud
Bambu Lab has made waves in the desktop 3D printing industry with its rapid material extrusion systems. However, Bambu Lab’s cloud solution recently suffered a massive outage, occurring across two…
Creality Begins Selling K1 Max 3D Printer at Lower Price with New Features and Amazon Prime Day Offers
Creality, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest product, the K1 Max 3D Printer. With a better price and innovative features, the…
AnkerMake Ramps M5 3D Printing Speed up to 500 mm/s
As 3DPrint.com Executive Editor Joris Peels has noted in his recent series, desktop 3D printers have gotten a series upgrade with a new generation of systems that are faster, more…
Exclusive Interview: Creality CEO Ao Danjun on Shipping 5.3 Million 3D Printers
Starting as a small company and growing to become the largest producer of 3D printers worldwide, Creality has been a big influence on the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. The firm’s…
Bambu 3D Printer Killers: Pandamonium (or the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution After All)
The launch of the P1P 3D printer from Bambu Lab has changed our industry forever. It will shape our industry by bringing about a select group of Pandas, wannabe Bambu…
UltiMaker Releases First 3D Printer in Nearly 5 Years: the S7
UltiMaker has released its first 3D printer since the company was formed as a merger between MakerBot and Ultimaker. The S7 is a dual-nozzle machine with a 330 x 240…