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The Future of Open Source Desktop 3D Printers

A few weeks ago a spat erupted between popular low-cost 3D printer manufacturer Creality and 3D printing retailer Printed Solid. This public spat highlights some of the core issues affecting…

Teenage Maker Builds Closed Loop 3D Printer for Just €10

There have been many homemade and DIY 3D printers – even 3D printers made from a dot matrix printer, e-waste and recycled components – but I think the 3D printer constructed by…

AstroBox Touch Simplifies User Experience by Connecting to 3D Printer, Software, and Apps

In 2014, venture-backed technology company AstroPrint, based out of San Diego, launched an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign for its consumer 3D printing cloud platform – it reached its funding goal in…

MakerBot Announces Latest Updates: Welcome to MakerBot Desktop 3.3, Firmware 1.4

After laying out a plan for an exciting several months going forward, Makerbot has today begun rolling out that plan by announcing their latest software releases. MakerBot Desktop and MakerBot Replicator 3D printers are…