Formlabs offers more accuracy, larger print sizes with new Form 3 and Form 3L SLA 3D printers

Apr.2, 2019 - Formlabs has today launched two new 3D printers, Form 3 and Form 3L SLA 3D printers, at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) show in Chicago, and at Hannover Messe show in Germany. More

Stratasys unveils new F120 FDM printer and V650 Flex SLA 3D printer

Apr.1, 2019 - Stratasys launched today the user-friendly and reasonably-priced F120 3D Printer based on industrial-grade additive manufacturing technology. More

World's largest 3D construction printer is coming to Saudi Arabia in 2019

Mar.19, 2019 - Saudi Arabia's Elite for Construction & Development Company has purchased what has been described as the world's largest 3D construction printer from Danish firm Cobod International. The purchase was made as a response to the Kingdom's need to build 1.5 million new houses in the next decade. More

ICON launches new large scale Vulcan II 3D printer to build affordable homes

Mar.12, 2019 - ICON, an Austin-based construction technologies company, on Monday unveiled its new 'Vulcan II' 3D printer that can print up to a 2,000 square foot house quickly at half the cost. More

Fraunhofer IWU develops high-speed Screw Extrusion AM system for high-performance plastics

Mar.4, 2019 - Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU in Chemnitz, Germany have developed Screw Extrusion Additive Manufacturing (SEAM), a system that is eight times faster than conventional 3D printing. More

Breakthrough - Mobile bedside 3D bioprinter can print skin to heal wounds

Mar.1, 2019 - Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) scientists have created a mobile skin 3D bioprinting system that allows bi-layered skin to be printed directly into a wound. More

LLNL creates multibeam metal 3D printer to understand laser-material interactions

Mar.1, 2019 - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and engineers are working alongside GE Global Research to create a research-grade, open-architecture multibeam metal 3D printer and are developing advanced diagnostics to understand the mechanics behind the multibeam process. More

UOW researchers develop 3D Alek bioprinter to combat congenital ear deformity

Feb.28, 2019 - Researchers from the University of Wollongong (UOW) have developed 3D Alek, a customised multi-materials biofabrication 3D printer designed to create a 3D printed human ear. More

Remedy Health and FabRX awarded '600K Innovate UK Grant to 3D print personalized medicine

Feb.28, 2019 - 3D printing tech start-up Remedy Health and biotech company FabRx have been awarded '600,000 funding from Innovate UK, the UK's innovation agency to develop the world's first 3D printer for the production of personalized medicines. More

New Stratasys J720 Dental 3D printer makes full color, multi-material parts in a single run

Feb.22, 2019 - Stratasys has unveiled its new J720 Dental 3D printer. Leveraging more than 500,000 color combinations, the multi-material 3D printer is capable of producing high resolution, patient-specific models with precise accuracy. More

Procter Gamble partners with Aether on 3D printing and artificial intelligence

Feb.19, 2019 - Aether, the San Francisco biotechnology company behind the multi-tool Aether 1 3D bioprinter, announced the commencement of a two year joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble for the development of cutting edge 3D printing and AI technologies. More

FELIXprinters introduces large-format Pro L and Pro XL FFF FDM 3D printers

Feb.18, 2019 - FELIXprinters has launched the Pro L and XL professional 3D printing systems as it continues to expand its industrial range of additive manufacturing machines. More

Prusa releases Original Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printer and MMU2S upgrades

Feb.15, 2019 - Josef Prusa announced that new Original Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printer and MMU2S upgrades are now shipping. More

3Doodler App turns your smartphone screen into a 3D printing pen canvas

Feb.14, 2019 - 3Doodler debuts a mobile app that lets users create 3D drawings on the surface of tablets. More

Hexbot modular all-in-1 desktop robot arm can 3D print, draw, engrave and pick objects

Feb.7, 2019 - Hexbot is a modular robotic arm on Kickstarter that can draw, laser engrave, pick and place objects, and 3D print. More

Fraunhofer ILT developing DLP multi-photon polymerization 3D printer with submicron resolution

Feb.7, 2019 - Fraunhofer ILT is developing a 3D printer that combines DLP (digital light processor) and MPP (multiphoton polymerization) 3D printing technologies. More

Carbon unveils large-format L1 3D Printer, teams with Riddell to 3D print football helmet liners

Feb.2, 2019 - Carbon has announced the launch of the L1 Digital Light Synthesis system. The company also teams with Riddell to 3D print customized helmet liner precisely contoured to the athlete's head. More

Massive LASIMM hybrid manufacturing machine ready to start 3D printing construction structures

Feb.1, 2019 - The Large Additive Subtractive Integrated Modular Machine (LASIMM) project has announced that the hybrid machine, which offers metal Additive Manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing capabilities, is now ready to build large pieces of metal and large parts and structures for construction. More

Microlight3D launches Altraspin 3D printer for high-res micro-parts

Jan.23, 2019 - Microlight3D, manufacturer of ultra hi-resolution 3D microprinting machines for industrial and scientific applications, has launched Altraspin, a compact 3D printer intended for producing highly complex micro-parts with sub-micron resolution. More

Peopoly introduces Moai 200 SLA 3D printer - specs and pricing

Jan.23, 2019 - Hong Kong-based Peopoly has introduced its new laser SLA 3D printer, the Moai 200. The company launched its original Moai, a flexible and dependable resin 3D printer in July 2017. More

gCreate releases redesigned and larger gMax 2 3D printer

Jan.16, 2019 - Brooklyn-based 3D printer company gCreate announced that they have launched their much anticipated gMax 2 3D Printer on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. More

FELIXprinters introduces Pro 3 desktop 3D printer for industrial applications

Jan.15, 2019 - FELIXprinters has recently expanded its extensive 3D printer portfolio with the launch of the FELIX Pro 3 system. 'The new Pro 3 incorporates automated motorized calibration of the print bed. More

University of Michigan's light-based 3D printer is 100 times faster than normal

Jan.14, 2019 - Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a new approach which can 3D print lifts complex shapes from a vat of liquid at up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing processes. More

Kwambio debuts Ceramo Zero Max and Ceramo Two 3D printers at CES

Jan.11, 2019 - Kwambio presents the brand new binder jetting based desktop ceramic 3D printer, Ceramo Zero Max ($5,000) and a new industrial 3D printer ' Ceramo Two ($45,000) at CES 2019. More

UNIZ's new SLASH 2 SLA 3D printer offers build speed of 1200 mm/hr

Jan.10, 2019 - UNIZ Technology unveiled the newest of its line of fast, high precision 3D printers - The SLASH 2 and SLASH 2J at the CES 2019 conference. More

Polaroid unveils PlaySmart 3D printer at CES 2019

Jan.9, 2019 - Polaroid unveiled their PlaySmart 3D printer at CES, which will be available in the UK and Europe on March 1st. More

Additec releases uPrinter desktop metal 3D printer

Jan.7, 2019 - Additec releases μPrinter, their metal 3D printer that fits on a desktop and can print with metal wire and powder. More

6-axis metal 3D printer developed by Portuguese and Norwegian collaboration

Dec.28, 2018 - A collaboration between Portuguese and Norwegian researchers resulted in a 6-axis metal 3D printer. More

Large-format Phrozen Transform SLA 3D printer achieves Kickstarter goal in 3 minutes

Dec.13, 2018 - Phrozen launches large-format Transform SLA 3D printer with 40cm Z-axis on Kickstarter. More

Paladin is an all-metal SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter for $299

Dec.12, 2018 - Panda 3D is Kickstarting the all-metal Paladin SLA 3D printer for $299. More

MakerBot returns with Makerbot Method, its first Performance 3D Printer

Dec.11, 2018 - MakerBot has just unveiled the MakerBot Method, a performance 3D printer which aims to bridges the gap between desktop and industrial 3D printing. More

MIT team develops 3D printer that's 10x faster than comparable 3D printers

Dec.7, 2018 - MIT team Jamison Go and John Hart develop 3D printer with nut-feed extusion and laser heating that's 10x faster than comparable 3D printers. More

S-Squared 3D Printers unveils patent-pending Autonomous Robotic Construction System

Dec.7, 2018 - S-Squared 3D Printers (SQ3D), a 3D printer manufacturing and service company based out of Long Island, NY., has introduced its patent pending Autonomous Robotic Construction System (ARCS). More

CELLINK and Prellis Biologics announce $1.2M high-precision Holograph-X Bioprinter

Dec.6, 2018 - Swedish bioprinting company Cellink and Prellis Biologics Inc., a San Francisco-based 3D tissue printing company have partnered to commercialize high-resolution $1.2M high-precision Holograph-X Bioprinter for micro-printing. More

Nanoscribe launches Photonic Professional GT2 3D printer for high-precision microfabrication

Dec.5, 2018 - Germany's Nanoscribe, a company specializing in nano-, micro-, and meso-scale 3D printing, has introduced the Photonic Professional GT2 3D printer for high-resolution microfabrication and maskless lithography. More

CERAMBOT is the most affordable ceramic 3D printer to be Kickstarted

Nov.29, 2018 - CERAMBOT is the most affordable ceramic 3D printer to be Kickstarted, with models as low as $199. More

CEAD officially launches industrial-scale continuous fiber CFAM Prime 3D printer

Nov.26, 2018 - CEAD hosts event to officially launch their continuous fiber CFAM Prime 3D printer for shipbuilding and industrial applications. More

Sisma debuts fast and highly automated EVERES ZERO and UNO DLP 3D printers

Nov.20, 2018 - Sisma debuts automated EVERES ZERO and UNO DLP 3D printers at Formnext in Germany, resin 3D printers designed for dental, jewelry, and industrial prototyping applications. More

Footage of world's largest plastic 3D printer printing pedestrian bridge

Nov.16, 2018 - Shanghai Construction Group's 3D printer is in the process of producing the first plastic pedestrian bridge and the largest 3D printed plastic object. More

Introducing Nexa3D NXE400, the fastest SLA 3D printer at Formnext 2018

Nov.14, 2018 - Nexa3D is unveiling their ultra-fast NXE400 SLA 3D printer at Formnext 2018. The NXE400 can print six times faster than other printers in its class at a blazing 1Z centimeter per minute. More

Colossus presents world's largest transportable FGF 3D printer

Nov.14, 2018 - Colossus, a multinational startup based in Genk, Belgium, has developed world's largest transportable fused granular fabrication (FGF) 3D printer with some truly impressive specs. More

RIZE introduces XRIZE full-color desktop industrial 3D printer and new materials

Nov.8, 2018 - Boston-based additive manufacturing company, RIZE, has announced the launch of a new full-colour desktop industrial 3D printer, the XRIZE, along with two new materials, RIZIUM CARBON and RIZIUM ENDURA, and the RIZE CONNECT cloud platform. More

Designer Beer Holthuis creates Paper Pulp Printer that uses paper pulp instead of plastic

Nov.7, 2018 - Designer Beer Holthuis wondered why there isn't more sustainable materials for 3D printing. He has figured out that sopping wet paper could be one of the best materials and created the world's first 3D printer that uses paper pulp instead of plastic. More

German RepRap introduces L280, first Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) production-ready 3D printer

Nov.5, 2018 - German RepRap has introduced its first Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) production-ready 3D printer, the L280. Not just any 3D printing company, RepRap has been carving a sizeable niche for itself for some time now in Liquid Additive Manufacturing (LAM) technology. More

iro3d now shipping $5,000 destop SPD metal 3D printer

Nov.2, 2018 - Available for U.S. pre-oders from May 2018, Seattle-based company iro3d reported in June that "production of the pre-ordered printers is on-schedule." It has shipped to four customers in recent months. More

SHINING 3D Launched AccuFab-D1 DLP 3D printer at Global Reseller & Partner Meeting 2018

Oct.22, 2018 - SHINING 3D's AccuFab-D1 is a desktop DLP 3D printer, specially developed for use in digital dentistry. Featuring rich print details and an outstanding efficiency, the AccuFab-D1 is built to address the various printing needs of dental model, castable wax-up, surgical guide, gingiva mask, individual impression tray, bracket transfer tray. More

ESA's MELT 3D printer designed for use in microgravity

Oct.18, 2018 - European Space Agency's first 3D printer designed for use in microgravity conditions, printing aerospace-quality plastics, has won the TCT Aerospace Applications Award 2018. More

Russian firm is preparing to send duplicate 3D Bioprinter to ISS after Soyuz MS-10 failure

Oct.16, 2018 - The Russian 3D Bioprinting Solutions company is preparing to send a duplicate 3D bioprinter for experiments at the International Space Station (ISS) in the near future, after a Soyuz spacecraft crashed due to a malfunction during liftoff. More

3D Systems releases ProJet MJP 2500 IC 3D printer for investment casting wax patterns

Oct.15, 2018 - 3D Systems today unveiled its new 3D printing solution for investment casting professionals, the ProJet MJP 2500 IC. Ideal for customized metal components, bridge manufacturing and low volume production, the ProJet MJP 2500 IC produces RealWax patterns in a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional pattern production. More

3DGence introduces new dual extruder DOUBLE P255 3D printer

Oct.5, 2018 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer 3DGence has introduced its latest 3D printer model, the dual extruder DOUBLE P255. The new 3D printer is based on The 3D printer is based on the original DOUBLE 3D printer that was released at the beginning of 2018. More

Ai Build unveils automated AI-based 3D printing for Factories of the Future

Oct.4, 2018 - Ai Build, a London based company developing Artificial Intelligence and Robotic technologies for large scale additive manufacturing, showcased new technology to bring 3D printing and artificial intelligence algorithms to the factory floor in a bid to change the way we'll build the future. More

ETH Zürich's construction robot creates Rock Print Pavilion from loose stones and string

Oct.3, 2018 - Researchers at ETH Zurich are showing off their construction robot who has 3D printed a temporary pavilion using stones and string as part of an exhibition at the Gewerbemuseum in the city of Winterthur. More

Josef Prusa introduces open source resin 3D printer Prusa SL1 for $1599

Sep.24, 2018 - Josef Prusa has announced a new resin-based open source SLA 3D printer Prusa SL1. More

WASP releases modular Crane WASP infinity 3D printer for construction

Sep.14, 2018 - For the past two years, the company has been working on the development of a new construction system, the Crane WASP ''the infinity 3D printer', which will be presented on 6th and 7th October in Massa Lombarda. More

Zortrax enters resin 3D printing market with Zortrax Inkspire 3D printer

Sep.14, 2018 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has released the Zortrax Inkspire, the company's first desktop DLP 3D printer which marks the company's entrance into the the resin 3D printing market. More

HP launches Metal Jet 3D printer, 50x more productive than other binder jetting systems

Sep.10, 2018 - HP launched today its HP Metal Jet 3D printing technology for the high volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts at the 2018 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). According to HP, Metal Jet is a "voxel-level binder jetting technology" that's up to 50 times more productive than current 3D printing systems. More

Researchers use a team of mobile robots to 3D print large-scale structures

Aug.29, 2018 - A team of researchers from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore removed the size restrictions of a printer altogether by using robotic arms on mobile platforms to print directly on site. More

SparkMaker FHD SLA 3D printer reaches Kickstarter goal in 30 minutes

Aug.21, 2018 - Hong Kong-based company SparkMaker has today launched a Kickstarter campaign for the SparkMaker FHD, the 2nd Generation of its SparkMaker SLA 3D Printer. With a $199 starting price on the Kickstarter run, the company aims to bring the quality of SLA printing to the masses. The SparkMaker FHD 3D printer reached its funding target on Kickstarter just 30 minutes after launching. More

Airwolf 3D launches EVO 22 Large 3D printer/Additive Manufacturing Center

Aug.10, 2018 - Airwolf 3D, a California-based 3D printer manufacturer, has announced the release of EVO 22 Large Format Desktop Additive Manufacturing Center. This latest 3D printer is optimized for 3D printing large parts out of ABS, soluble-support, polycarbonate, etc. More

Pioneering desktop 3D printer maker Printrbot closes it doors

Jul.19, 2018 - Sad news for fans of Printrbot 3D printers. With a brief note on their site today, open source 3D printer manufacturer Printrbot announces their closure. A statement on the Printrbot website from founder Brook Drumm reads: More

'DNA 3D printer,' a new technique could soon let scientists create new DNA 'overnight'

Jun.22, 2018 - Scientists at the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley) have invented a new way to create DNA sequences on demand that promises to be faster and cheaper. It does not require the use of toxic chemical and is more accurate than the regular DNA synthesis technique used so far in laboratories around the world. The new method could synthesise genes 'overnight'-it could produce DNA strands ten times longer than those now manufactured artificially. Scientists said it could lead to 'DNA 3D printers' in research labs that work like the 3D printers in many modern workshops. More

Dutch company Vormvrij unveils new LUTUM 4 ceramic 3D printer

Jun.22, 2018 - Ceramic 3D printing specialist Vormvrij has unveiled LUTUM 4, its latest clay-extruding 3D printer. The first Prototype of the LUTUM v4 was showcased at Fabcon+RapidTech fair in Messe Erfurt early June. More

Cytosurge's FluidFM µ3Dprinter upgrade enables metal 3D printing on existing structures

Jun.11, 2018 - Swiss nanotechnology company Cytosurge has announced a design upgrade to its FluidFM µ3Dprinter, a standalone system for printing pure metal objects at the micrometer scale. The system has received a major design upgrade and has been further improved with a new and unique function: Printing on existing structures with pinpoint (micrometer) accuracy. The extended functionality could revolutionize micromanufacturing by combining additive manufacturing with traditional microfabrication methods. More

3D printed sugar scaffolds could help grow human organs

May.29, 2018 - Researchers from the University of Illinois have built a new kind of 3D printer capable of printing complex biological structures out of sugar. More

Titomic launches world's 'largest' 3D metal printer in Melbourne

May.16, 2018 - Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic today announces the launch of the world's 'largest' metal 3D metal printer at its state of the art facility in Melbourne, Australia. Based on traditional cold spray technologies, the new 3D printing process can print on a 9 m long x 3 m wide x 1.5 m high scale. More

GE Additive unveils new Arcam EBM Spectra H metal AM system for faster, larger parts

Apr.25, 2018 - GE Additive today unveiled a brand new additive manufacturing system, the Arcam EBM Spectra H designed to handle high heat and crack prone materials. With an extended build volume, Spectra H will be capable of producing larger parts at temperatures exceeding 1000'C. More

Formalloy and Xact Metal to introduce new metal 3D printers at RAPID + TCT 2018

Apr.24, 2018 - The Rapid + TCT show being held in Fort Worth, TX, from April 24-26, is an occasion for all kinds of innovative 3D printing developments to be demonstrated, and Formalloy and Xact Metal will both be debuting their new metal 3D printers at this year's event. Formalloy's new X-Series machine will be on display, as will two new metal 3D printers from Xact Metal - the XM200C and XM200S. More

M3D launches Crane Quad full-color palette desktop 3D printer for $399

Apr.23, 2018 - M3D has announced the release of a new range of 3D printers, one of which is the first to offer full-color palette 3D printing for under $500. The Crane Quad will be released alongside the Crane Bowden and the Crane Dual, and it starts from just $399. More

Ultimaker launches Ultimaker S5 professional desktop 3D printer with larger build volume

Apr.23, 2018 - Ultimaker has unveiled its follow up to the Ultimaker 3: the Ultimaker S5. This desktop FDM 3D printer has a larger build volume than its predecessor, and offers improved reliability and a number of smart monitoring features, to give professional users a more advanced 3D printing experiance and a more streamlined workflow. More

CEAD's huge CFAM 3D printer for shipbuilding completes first successful tests

Apr.19, 2018 - Dutch company CEAD has successfully carried out some important tests on its large-format CFAM 3D printer. The huge machine, which is intended for maritime and construction applications, will now be completed at a new facility near TU Delft. More

cultivate3D introduces bigger and better Beast V2 3D printer on Kickstarter

Mar.30, 2018 - Australia-based startup cultivate3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its large-format 3D printer: the Beast V2. The 3D printer, which is the second generation of the startup's 2015 release, has already raised over $34,000, far exceeding its crowdfunding goal. More

Raise 3D releases new Pro2 Series 3D printers, for Flexible Manufacturing

Mar.29, 2018 - Raise 3D will soon be releasing its latest range of FDM machines, known as the Pro2 Series. It will make it easy to integrate 3D printing into small-batch series manufacturing, as part of the company's 'Flexible Manufacturing' vision. More

Could this $500 open-source printer be the RepRap of 3D bioprinters?

Mar.29, 2018 - Researchers from Adam Feinberg's lab at Carnegie Mellon University have developed an open-source 3D bioprinter that can be built affordably using a modified desktop 3D printer. The large-volume extruder (LVE) component of the bioprinter can be 3D printed. More

Massivit 1500 Exploration: new large-format 3D printer with instant-cure Gel Dispensing tech

Mar.23, 2018 - Massivit 3D has launched the Massivit 1500 Exploration, a large-format 3D printer that uses the company's Gel Dispensing Printing technology to produce lightweight, hollow pieces up to 1450 x 1170 x 1470 mm in size. More

AR2: 3D printable 6-axis robot for under $2,500 hits Kickstarter

Mar.22, 2018 - Chris Annin, an automation engineer from Portland, Oregon, has launched a Kickstarter for the AR2, an open-source, 3D printable kit for a six-axis robot. The robot can be built with low-cost, off-the-shelf components, and can be 3D printed or purchased with aluminum parts. More

Mimaki attracts European customers with 3DUJ-553 3D printer (and its 10 million colors!)

Mar.20, 2018 - Wide-format inkjet 3D printing specialist Mimaki is bringing its multicolor 3DUJ-553 3D printer to Europe, and has launched a campaign for the unique product. The 3D printer, which can produce more than 10 million colors in layers as fine as 20 microns, first became available in January. More

Spain's Microlay introduces new Versus dental 3D printer, built for repeatability

Mar.19, 2018 - Spanish dental 3D printer manufacturer Microlay is preparing to release its latest additive manufacturing system: the Microlay Versus. The new 3D printer is built to offer prints with superior precision and repeatability for the dental market. More

SondaSys readies SLA & SLM 3D printing systems following ZRapid collab

Mar.19, 2018 - SondaSys, a Polish 3D printer company, is introducing SLA and SLM 3D printers as part of a collaboration with Chinese 3D printing company ZRapid Tech. The collaboration will also strengthen SondaSys' existing SLS 3D printing technology. More

Michigan Tech engineers develop open-source GMAW metal 3D printer for only $1,200

Mar.16, 2018 - Joshua Pearce, a prolific engineer at Michigan Tech, has been working on developing an affordable metal 3D printing technology. The project involves hacking a CNC router kit and an metal inert gas (MIG) welder to create a low-cost GMAW metal 3D printer. More

AON3D releases AON-M2 professional 3D printer with 120°C chamber

Mar.15, 2018 - Canadian 3D printer company AON3D has released the AON-M2 3D printer, a large-format, high-temperature 3D printer for engineering applications. The machine is aimed squarely at professional users. More

New 3DGence DOUBLE dual-extrusion 3D printer hits desktop AM market

Mar.15, 2018 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer 3DGence has introduced its latest 3D printer model, the 3DGence DOUBLE. Equipped with a dual-extrusion system, the new 3D printer is expected to hit the market imminently, with first orders being shipped out as of today. More

Zortrax releases new M200 Plus 3D printer with WiFi connectivity & new material support

Mar.14, 2018 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has released an updated version of its popular M200 3D printer. The new machine, the M200 Plus, offers users a slew of new features including WiFi connectivity, a new extruder design, and additional support for new materials. More

re:3D Gigabot X 3D printer on Kickstarter at $9,500

Mar.12, 2018 - 3D printing company re:3D, based in Austin, Texas, has launched a Kickstarter for the Gigabot X, a large-scale pellet extrusion 3D printer. Backers of the $50,000 campaign can secure a Gigabot X 3D printer for $9,500 or purchase kits and print heads for a smaller sum. More

Solidscape releases faster S390 high precision 3D printer for jewelry market

Mar.11, 2018 - Stratasys subsidiary Solidscape, a company specializing in wax 3D printers, has released a new 3D printer for the jewelry making market. The new machine, the S390 high precision 3D printer, was built for producing finely detailed pieces of jewelry at rapid speeds. More

BCN3D Sigmax 3D printer goes open source

Mar.7, 2018 - BCN3D Technologies, a Barcelona-based desktop 3D printing specialist, has released the CAD files, documentation, and GitHub repositories for its BCN3D Sigmax 3D printer. The company says it wants to repay the open source community. More

Students develop chocolate 3D printer that prints on water

Mar.5, 2018 - Students from Sweden's Lund University have been developing chocolate 3D printers. And while we've seen chocolate 3D printing before, the students are trying out an original method that uses a bed of water to cool the chocolate layers as they are printed. More

A Chinese company has built a flying 3D printer...and it works

Mar.1, 2018 - Chinese 3D printer company DediBot has showcased a flying - yes, flying! - 3D printer at TCT Asia 2018. The company's Fly Elephant 3D printer, currently in its concept stage, could theoretically print structures of unlimited size. More

Optomec Aerosol Jet HD: new electronics 3D printer capable of 20-micron feature sizes

Feb.27, 2018 - Optomec, an additive manufacturing company based in New Mexico, has unveiled the Aerosol Jet HD System 3D printer, a configurable production platform that can 3D print a wide range of electronics materials with features as small as 20 microns. It has also partnered with HUSUN Technologies. More

3D Systems' high-speed NextDent 5100 3D printer will cost under $10K

Feb.23, 2018 - 3D Systems has unveiled its new NextDent 5100 3D printer and 18 new NextDent resins for dental 3D printing. The news caps a busy week for 3D printing in dentistry, with several manufacturers launching products at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2018. More

Stratasys presents multi-material Objet260 Dental 3D printer & more at Chicago dentistry event

Feb.23, 2018 - Stratasys has announced that it is further solidifying its position within the digital dentistry market with the release of new and integrated 3D printing products, including a multi-material 3D printer. More

Structo Velox: first desktop 3D printer with integrated automated post-processing

Feb.19, 2018 - Singapore-based dental 3D printing company Structo has unveiled the Structo Velox, a dental 3D printer with integrated autonomous post-processing. The printer has three stages: print, wash, and cure, and shortens the time it takes to print models, denture bases, and other dental items. More

The 5 most successful crowdfunded 3D printers of all time

Feb.19, 2018 - Crowdfunding, through platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, has allowed 3D printing startups to get their 3D printer onto the market (for better or worse!) without third-party investment. These are the five biggest 3D printing crowdfunding campaigns ever, featuring Formlabs, Tiko, and others. More

Aurora Labs 3D prints metal parts 'slowly' to advance super-fast Large Format Technology

Feb.9, 2018 - Australian metal 3D printer manufacturer Aurora Labs is moving steadily ahead with the development of its Large Format Technology, which the company says could become the fastest metal 3D printer for its size. More

MannaBot One: a 3D printer for cannabis patches

Feb.7, 2018 - MannaRobotics, a partner of cannabis company Manna Molecular, has built a 3D printer for printing cannabis extracts. The MannaBot One (MB1) delivers a programmed amount of cannabis extract onto a transdermal patch, which can be stuck onto the skin for a controlled dosage over time. More

HP launches full color Jet Fusion 300 & 500 3D printers, teams with Dassault Systemes

Feb.5, 2018 - Printing giant HP has introduced a new full color 3D printer series, Jet Fusion 300 / 500, with prices starting at around $50,000. The company has also announced a new collaboration with Dassault Systemes. More

Delta WASPclay 3D printer lets you print high quality ceramic parts with ease

Jan.30, 2018 - Italian 3D printing company WASP is hoping to make ceramic 3D printing more accessible and better quality with its new and improved Delta WASPclay system, which includes a 3D printer and Clay Kit 2.0. More

Aerosint develops first commercial multi-powder SLS 3D printer

Jan.30, 2018 - Belgian 3D printing company Aerosint has invented what it calls the 'first multi-material powder bed 3D printing process,' enabling high-performance polymer 3D printing with zero waste and extensive material possibilities. More

IDC reports Asia-Pacific 3D printing spending to increase to $3.6 billion by 2021

Jan.29, 2018 - According to a recent IDC report, the Asia-Pacific (APEJ) region of the world will see a significant growth in 3D printing spending over the next five years. By 2021, it estimates that spending will reach $3.6 billion with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4%. More

Princess Leia Project: '3D light printer' projects Star Wars-like 3D holograms

Jan.25, 2018 - Researchers from Brigham Young University have devised a free-space volumetric display platform, based on photophoretic optical trapping, that produces full-color, aerial volumetric images with 10-micron image points. They say their Optical Trap Display is like a 3D printer for light. More

CEL UK's latest 3D printer, Robox PRO, offers larger build volume and unique nozzle

Jan.24, 2018 - The Robox PRO from CEL UK is an updated version of the Robox Dual, offering dual-extrusion with a larger build volume than before. The print head on this FDM machine also comes with a unique ruby nozzle, which is capable of printing advanced high-temperature materials for much longer. More

New DeltaWASP 3MT Industrial boasts large-scale printing, pellet extrusion, insulated build chamber, more

Jan.23, 2018 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP has unveiled the first details about its newest product: the the DeltaWASP 3MT Industrial. The 3D printer, an 'industrial' version of the company's large-scale DeltaWASP 3MT machine, is capable of additively manufacturing parts as large as one cubic meter. More

Apple granted patent for color 3D printing system

Jan.17, 2018 - Apple has had a patent approved for a color 3D printer. The listed inventors are Geoff Stahl, Software Director of Apple's Technology Development Group, and Howard Miller, a former Apple printing expert. More

Seattle startup Iro3d unveils desktop metal 3D printer for $5000

Jan.16, 2018 - Affordable metal 3D printing may be here sooner than we thought, thanks to a new Washington-based company by the name of Iro3d. Announced earlier this week, the American startup has gone public with a beta version of their metal printer priced at only $5000 - a steal in the burgeoning world of metal printing. More

Swedish company NorDan to 3D print windows & doors using custom large-scale printer by BLB Industries

Jan.16, 2018 - Scandinavian window and door manufacturer NorDan AB will soon be offering its clients products made with the help of additive manufacturing. The Sweden-based company even commissioned a custom 3D printer which could meet its large-scale manufacturing needs. More

KENDLE launches new K2 large-format SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter for as low as $1,250

Jan.15, 2018 - KENDLE, a hardware startup based out of Hong Kong, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new KENDLE K2 large-format SLA 3D printer. More

Introducing new and improved DeltaWASP 4070 Industrial 3D printer series with heated chamber

Jan.15, 2018 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP has released a new line of industrial 3D printers. Called DeltaWASP 4070 Industrial, the new 3D printer series is an upgrade to the company's original Delta 4070 3D printer, which originally came out in 2013. More

Russia's Tomsk State University sets 2020 target for ultrasonic levitational 3D printer

Jan.15, 2018 - Physicists at'Tomsk State University'in Russia are developing a new method of ultrasonic 3D printing that levitates small particles in an acoustic field. The technology, which could be ready by 2020, will be used for hot or chemically aggressive solutions and substances. More

Porimy launches new 3D ceramic printer and first certified 3D printed ceramic dental fixtures in China

Jan.10, 2018 - A new technique for creating ceramic dentures has been developed by a Chinese start-up. Porimy has pioneered a new ceramic 3D printer as well as a proprietary slurry material, in order to more efficiently create dental fixtures with a high level of strength and accurate topography. More

Nexa3D brings its high speed industrial-grade NXV SLA 3D Printer to CES 2018

Jan.10, 2018 - Nexa3D, a California-based stereolithography 3D printing specialist, is previewing the NXV, its first professional 3D printer, at CES 2018. The company says the $19,950 system is the 'largest, fastest, and most accurate' SLA printer on the market. More

SpiderBot's new ABSolute3 3D printer features patent-pending Adaptive Print Chamber

Jan.10, 2018 - French 3D printer company SpiderBot has released a preview of its forthcoming ABSolute3 FDM 3D printer. The machine's printhead heats up to'500'C'and its chamber up to 220°C, making it suitable for technical materials like PEEK, PEKK, and PEEKK. More

Polaroid debuts four new easy-to-use consumer 3D printers at CES 2018

Jan.9, 2018 - Polaroid announced today the launch of four new easy-to-use consumer 3D printers for the US and Canadian markets. 'The line of Polaroid 3D printers will be on display at the Polaroid booth (Central Hall #16615) at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show, January 9-12 in Las Vegas. More

Airwolf 3D releases EVO Additive Manufacturing Center at CES

Jan.9, 2018 - The EVO is Airwolf 3D's latest release, and the company has labelled it an Additive Manufacturing Center instead of a 3D printer, due to its apparently unprecedented quality. It features industry-first features that allow a print to be restarted after interruptions, and it is fast and precise as well as being compatible with a huge range of materials. More

Netherlands' CEAD develops gigantic CFAM composite 3D printer for shipbuilding

Jan.8, 2018 - Netherlands-based 3D printing company CEAD, formed in 2014 by two of the four co-founders of Leapfrog, has developed a large-scale (4 x 2 x 1.5 m) continuous fiber composite 3D printer suitable for use in the maritime and infrastructure sectors. More

DWS showcases XCELL automated manufacturing cell and other new 3D printers at CES 2018

Jan.8, 2018 - Italian 3D printing company DWS Systems will be presenting its range of stereolithography 3D printing systems and materials at CES 2018 to attract potential clients and resellers. More

Kwambio unveils Ceramo One binder jetting based industrial ceramic 3D printer

Dec.29, 2017 - Kwambio, a ceramic production company based in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, has developed an industrial ceramic 3D printer which it says is more precise than existing desktop ceramic 3D printers. The machine, called the Ceramo One, will be available for pre-order as soon as January 2018. More

Exception in Copyright Office rule could threaten ability to unlock 3D printers

Dec.20, 2017 - Michael Weinberg is calling on the 3D printing community to help amend a rule renewed by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The rule, which is meant to allow people to unlock a 3D printer to use nonproprietary filament, contains an exception which could override the rule. More

Carbon announces $200M in Series D funding to scale 3D printing for manufacturing

Dec.20, 2017 - Silicon Valley-based Carbon, a start-up that makes super fast 3D printers for manufacturing and design, today announced the first closing in a total raise of $200 million in Series D funding. More

Twin cold spray robots allow GE to 3D print metal parts on unprecedented scale

Dec.20, 2017 - GE is using a supersonic cold spray 3D printing system to fabricate large metal parts such as jet engine airfoils. The system consists of two robotic arms, one of which holds the part while the other sprays it with a barrage of metal powder. More

UNIZ to debut 5 new 3D printers with UDP technology, incl. fastest SLA printer ever

Dec.19, 2017 - San Diego 3D printer company UNIZ will launch a new 3D printing technology called uni-directional peel (UDP) as well as five new 3D printers at CES 2018. The company says its new SLTV23 3D printer is the fastest SLA machine ever. More

Desktop Metal ships first Studio System metal 3D printers to Google's ATAP group

Dec.18, 2017 - Just eight months after its initial introduction, Desktop Metal today announced it has begun shipping its first Studio System metal 3D printer to early pioneer customers including Google's Advanced Technology and Products (ATAP) group as part of the Studio System rollout. More

$5K Vitae Industries AutoCompounder can 3D print personalized drugs in 10 minutes

Dec.15, 2017 - Rhode Island startup Vitae Industries has developed a 3D printer that can print pharmaceutical pills and gummies. The 'AutoCompounder' 3D printer can make these drugs in a third of the time it takes to fill capsules by hand. More

GE Additive reveals prototype of new binder jet addtive manufacturing machine

Dec.13, 2017 - GE Additive has released the first image of a prototype of a brand new additive machine (project name H1) based on binder jet technology that will eventually challenge the need for castings. Further iterations of this machine will be made in early 2018 with the first production machines being shipped mid-2018. More

University of Wollongong's PICT 3D bioprinter could revolutionize Type 1 diabetes treatment

Dec.11, 2017 - Australia's University of Wollongong (UOW) is quickly becoming a pioneer in 3D bioprinting technologies. Recently, the university unveiled a new customized 3D bioprinter which has the potential to drastically improve treatment for patients with Type 1 diabetes. More

Kickstarter for MakeX's Migo 3D printer, with a new 'printing while walking' feature, has 7 days left

Dec.7, 2017 - MakeX's Migo 3D printer, which was launched on Kickstarter last month, now comes with a battery-equipped backpack that carries the machine so it can be used on-the-move. There are 7 days left on the crowdfunding campaign for this impressive new product, from the established Chinese manufacturer. More

San Draw rolls out FAM silicone 3D printer upgrades and improved 3D printed silicone airway

Dec.5, 2017 - Following the success of their FAM 3D printed silicone technology, San Draw has unveiled some key upgrades to their 3D printing system, announced just last week. Among the highlights are a new solution engineered for 3D printing silicone airways, one of the company's most popular medical models, and several upgrades to San Draw's 3D printer. More

FabRx transforms Magic Candy Factory 3D printer into $10,500 personalized medicine maker for children

Dec.4, 2017 - London-based biotechnology company FabRx is repurposing a Magic Candy Factory 3D printer to dispense child-friendly medicines. The company will run a $67,500 Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the 3D printing project. More

DWS Systems presents new XCELL 6000 SLA 3D printer with built-in washing and UV curing modules

Nov.30, 2017 - Italian 3D printing company DWS Systems has introduced its newest product, the XCELL SD 3D printer. The new machine, which was presented at formnext last week, offers users an all-in-one solution for stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing. More

MIT engineers develop 10x faster desktop FDM 3D printer

Nov.29, 2017 - Engineers at MIT have developed a laser-assisted FDM 3D printer that prints around 10 times faster than average desktop machines. The new 3D printer's unusual printhead uses a laser and novel screw mechanism to increase flow rate. More

Teknodizayn showcases injection molding inspired LOOP 3D printer with continuous printing capabilities

Nov.29, 2017 - Turkish 3D printer distributor Teknodizayn has unveiled the first functional prototype of its new LOOP 3D printer. The new machine is based on a patented technology inspired by injection molding and integrates a novel continuous printing mechanism. More

Meet Ethereal Machine's Halo, a hybrid '5D Printer' for both additive and subtractive manufacturing

Nov.28, 2017 - Ethereal Machines is the Bangalore-based startup behind the Halo 5D printer, the world's first hybrid manufacturing machine capable of both additive and subtractive manufacturing. According to company founder Kaushik Mudda, the Halo 5D Printer is poised to become the next big thing in the world of desktop manufacturing. More

Robot Factory's 3DLPrinter-HD 2.0+ 3D printer (with accessories) now on sale for €6,000

Nov.28, 2017 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Robot Factory has announced that (as of November 27th) its 3DLPrinter-HD 2.0+ 3D printer is being discounted by up to 60% for clients that purchase it directly from the manufacturer. More

Regenovo unveils Bio-architect X, China's first high-throughput 3D bioprinter for mass producing human tissues

Nov.27, 2017 - Hangzhou Regenovo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. has unveiled China's first ever 3D bioprinter for high-throughput applications. The bioprinter, named the Bio-architect X, was introduced by the biotech company at a bioprinting event. More

EnvisionTEC presents $6,999 Aria DLP 3D printer for entry-level desktop manufacturing

Nov.24, 2017 - Michigan-based 3D printing company EnvisionTEC has just introduced its latest 3D printer model: Aria. The new machine, priced at $6,999, is described as an 'entry-level' desktop DLP 3D printer ideal for manufacturing jewelry, toys and miniatures, or industrial parts. More

Argentina's National University of Córdoba starts using country's first 3D drug printer

Nov.23, 2017 - The National University of Cordoba in Argentina has recently installed a new 3D printer specifically designed for the production of drugs. Like with other 3D drug printers, it gives more choice over the material and shape of the tablets or pills, enabling better control over the dosage. More

HP's Q4 announcement suggests lower-cost, full color 3D printing system, metal 3D printing to come in 2018

Nov.22, 2017 - HP has released its financial results for the final quarter of 2017, as well as a general overview of its 3D printing outlook and future strategy. A price drop is expected for its 3D printers soon, as well as a new metal 3D printing system and full-color printing technology with voxel control. More

Aleph Objects announces 10 new LulzBot 3D printing products, incl. software, filament, tool heads

Nov.22, 2017 - 3D printing company Aleph Objects, known for its LulzBot brand 3D printers, has just announced a slew of ten new 3D printing products it plans to release in the near future. Among the new products are filaments, tool heads, software, and various 3D printer accessories. More

MakeX launches $149 portable, internet-enabled Migo FDM 3D printer on Kickstarter

Nov.17, 2017 - China-based 3D printer developer MakeX has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new Migo 3D printer. Starting at only $149, the new printer boasts portability, internet connectivity, laser engraving capabilities, and more. More

3D printing deals and discounts to look for on Blue Friday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017

Nov.17, 2017 - With Thanksgiving around the corner, shoppers'and especially tech shoppers'are getting ready to open up their wallets for great deals on all types of hardware, software, games, accessories, and more.'Check out what's on offer this year for 3D printers and 3D printing accessories. More

3D Potter announces large-scale Potterbot XLS-1 ceramic 3D printer that uses full-body clay

Nov.16, 2017 - The latest product in 3D Potter's Potterbot range, the XLS-1, is now available. It boasts a huge build volume of up to 9 feet in height by 9 feet in diameter, due to its 360 degree continuous print rotation. The printer can extrude clay as well as other ceramic materials, polymers, and even food. More

Xact Metal introduces new mid-sized, multi-laser XM300 metal 3D printer

Nov.16, 2017 - American metal 3D printing company Xact Metal has announced a new mid-sized metal 3D printer: the XM300. The machine is the company's second 3D printing product, following its original XM200 laser-based metal 3D printer which was introduced in June 2017. More

EnvisionTEC introduces larger-scale Perfactory and cDLM 3D printers, software upgrade

Nov.14, 2017 - EnvisionTEC is one of many 3D printing companies that has come out for the formnext 2017 trade show, and like many of its peers it has brought something new to show off: larger versions of both its Perfactory and high-speed cDLM 3D printers as well as an upgrade to its Perfactory Software Suite. More

GE Additive unveils scalable, meter-class, laser powder BETA 3D printing machine from its Project Atlas program

Nov.14, 2017 - GE Additive, the 3D printing arm of General Electric, is at the forefront of developments in industrial 3D printing. The company today unveiled the first scalable, meter-class, laser powder-bed fusion BETA machine'developed as part of its Project A.T.L.A.S program.' More

Roboze's new ARGO 500 can 3D print high-performance parts up to 0.5 cubic meters in size

Nov.14, 2017 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze has just unveiled its newest machine: the ARGO 500 3D printer, which is capable of printing high impact parts of up to 0.5 m3 in scale using high-performance materials such as PEEK, Ultem, Carbon PA, and Carbon PEEK. More

Tumaker's Voladd desktop 3D printer hits the market, expects to sell 3000 units by end of year

Nov.10, 2017 - A new consumer desktop 3D printer has just hit the market in Spain's Basque country. Tumaker's Voladd FDM machine will be aimed at complete 3D printing beginners, and it comes with a specially designed bio-plastic filament material. More

XYZprinting taking on industrial market with 5 new 3D printers

Nov.9, 2017 - 3D printing company XYZprinting, known for its user-friendly Da Vinci range of desktop 3D printers, is branching out into the professional sphere with five new 3D printers, including a laser sintering system, a full-color binder jetting printer, and three DLP machines. More

Desktop Metal now taking international pre-orders for 'Studio System' metal 3D printer

Nov.9, 2017 - Desktop Metal has announced it will begin taking international pre-orders for its innovative desktop metal 3D printing 'Studio System.' The Massachusetts-based company has gained significant attention over the past year, since it announced the release of its anticipated metal 3D printing systems. More

HP announces Jet Fusion 3D 4210, new 3D printing materials, expanded partner base for Open Materials Platform

Nov.9, 2017 - Software giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) has just unveiled its newest 3D printing solution: the Jet Fusion 3D 4210, a system upgrade aimed at industrial-scale 3D manufacturing, alongside an expanded materials portfolio. A new slate of partners will also be coming on board for the development of HP's popular Open Materials Platform. More

Fraunhofer ILT lays foundations for bigger and better SLM 3D printing in new research

Nov.9, 2017 - Scientists from the Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have announced they will be presenting their latest technology, a new, large-scale SLM laboratory system, at the upcoming formnext trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. More

VERASHAPE to launch new 5-axis VSHAPER FDM 3D printer at formnext 2017

Nov.8, 2017 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer VERASHAPE has announced it will be unveiling its newest product, a 5-axis 3D printer called VSHAPER, at the upcoming formnext 3D printing trade show in Frankfurt. More

Roboze releases new ARGO 500 3D printer for high-performance polymers

Nov.8, 2017 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze has just announced the release of a new 'high impact' FDM/FFF 3D printer: the ARGO 500. The company says its new system is built for industrial manufacturing and is capable of printing with high-performance polymers. More

SPEE3D announces global launch of LightSPEE3D metal 3D printer with ‘supersonic 3D deposition’

Nov.8, 2017 - Australia's SPEE3D has announced its official global launch and the availability of its industrial 3D printer, which uses supersonic 3D deposition (SP3D) technology to print at extremely fast speeds. The LightSPEE3D printer purportedly print metal parts in a 'matter of minutes.' More

Weaver desktop 3D printer offers hi-res SLA printing with F-theta lens, 50-micron laser spot

Nov.7, 2017 - Pennsylvania 3D printing company 3DFacture has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new Weaver 3D printer, a stereolithography (SLA) laser 3D printer with an F-theta lens and 50-micron laser spot. The resin 3D printer is available at an early bird price of $999. More

LumiPocket LT Personal Fabricator: multifunctional UV resin 3D printer on market for $760

Nov.1, 2017 - Lumi Industries, an Italian 3D solutions company, has announced the commercial availability of the LumiPocket LT Personal Fabricator, a multifunctional open source resin 3D printer. The 3D printer has been in production since the start of the year following a successful crowdfunding campaign. More

iPen: wincoud's 'safe' $49 3D printing pen looks to get kids, schools involved with 3D design

Nov.1, 2017 - Chinese startup wincoud has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the iPen, a low-temperature 3D printing pen billed as being especially safe for children. Backers can secure a super early bird 3D pen for HK$382 ($49). More

Markforged announces $30M Series C funding from Siemens' next47, Microsoft Ventures, Porsche SE

Nov.1, 2017 - MA-based Markforged, known for 3D printers that produce plastic parts strengthened by carbon fiber and other materials, today announced that it has completed a $30 million Series C round of funding. More

New ECAM system is a low-cost, electrochemical-based metal 3D printer

Oct.31, 2017 - A research group from the Imperial College London in the UK has reportedly developed a new and low-cost process for metal 3D printing. The innovative technique, called Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) uses electroplating technology to build up metal objects in a cost-efficient manner. More

Formnext preview: SondaSys 01 SLS 3D printer, Sharebot Antares SLA, atum3D's DLP Station 5, SABIC's new filament

Oct.31, 2017 - Here's a brief round-up of four companies that will be exhibiting at this year's Formnext show in Frankfurt. Each business is showing off a new 3D printing system, material or service that should be pointing the way forward for the 3D printing world. More

Natural Robotics' VIT SLS 3D printer available for $7K on Kickstarter

Oct.27, 2017 - Spanish 3D printing company Natural Robotics has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its VIT laser sintering 3D printer. Backers can secure the 3D printer for €5,999 ($7K), saving 45 per cent on the retail price. More

3D printer that turns nano-cellulose into nutritious meals could be part of your kitchen in 5 years

Oct.25, 2017 - Two researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem claim to have developed food 3D printing technology capable of printing entire meals from nano-cellulose, a naturally occurring fiber that contains no calories. More

XJet announces new Carmel 1400 and 700 ceramic and metal NPJ 3D printers

Oct.25, 2017 - Israeli 3D printing company XJet Ltd. has launched its new line of XJet Carmel AM System 3D printers. The new series comprises the Carmel 1400 and Carmel 700 AM systems, the former of which will be presented at the upcoming formnext 3D printing event in Frankfurt, Germany. More

This startup built an affordable 3D bioprinter from a Monoprice Select Mini

Oct.21, 2017 - American startup 3D Cultures has just released the Tissue Scribe bioprinter, a desktop system equipped for 3D printing bio-materials in research labs, classrooms, and even at home. Priced at $999, the Tissue Scribe is notable for its price tag, but more so because this 3D bioprinter is literally built from the desktop 3D printer Mono Price Select Mini. More

New Matter launches 30% faster MOD-t 3D printer on Kickstarter, starting at $199

Oct.19, 2017 - New Matter, the 3D printer startup that brought us the low-cost MOD-t desktop printer in 2014, is now back and better than ever with the launch of its second-generation MOD-t. More

Australia's Charles Darwin University fires up rocket-powered LIGHTSPEE3D metal 3D printer

Oct.19, 2017 - Charles Darwin University in Australia has started using its LIGHTSPEE3D metal 3D printer, built by Australian additive manufacturing company SPEE3D. Darwin's machine is the first operational LIGHTSPEE3D printer in the world. More

New 'fully integrated' Voladd 3D printer launches on Kickstarter for $587

Oct.18, 2017 - A startup from San Sebastian in Spain has launched a new 'fully integrated' 3D printer on Kickstarter. Called the Voladd 3D printer, the new machine is available for as little as 499 euros ($587). More

$2,500 Platonics Ark billed as 'first 3D printer for architects'

Oct.17, 2017 - Finland-based 3D printing startup Platonics has launched an Indiegogo campaign for the 'Ark,' billed as the first 3D printer for architects. Earliest backers can secure the basic version of the FDM 3D printer for €2095 ($2,465). More

Casio's Mofrel 2.5D printer can print realistic textures like leather & fabric onto paper

Oct.16, 2017 - Japanese electronics company Casio has unveiled its Mofrel 2.5D printer which is capable of printing detailed, textured, and full-color surfaces on paper. The printing tech could have applications in automotive prototyping and the textile industry, among others. More

Mooz: 3-in-1 3D printing, laser engraving, CNC carving machine smashes $50K Kickstarter goal

Oct.12, 2017 - South Korean 3D printing startup Mooz has launched a Kickstarter for its transformable 3D printer, the Mooz. The machine has interchangeable heads for 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving. More

Renishaw to unveil new four-laser RenAM 500Q 3D printer and more at formnext 2017

Oct.12, 2017 - UK-based Renishaw is gearing up for the third annual formnext 2017, and plans to use the event to unveil its newest products, including the RenAM 500Q four-laser additive manufacturing system. More

Dual-extrusion Skriware 2 desktop 3D printer available for $1,599 pre-order

Oct.10, 2017 - Skriware, a 3D printer manufacturer based in Poland and Sweden, has introduced its latest product: the Skriware 2 3D printer. The machine, which is currently available for pre-order for the reduced price of $1,599, was unveiled yesterday at the Gitex Technology Week 2017 in Dubai. More

Silicon Valley's Tytus3D launches sub-$300K metal 3D printer to rival EOS, SLM Solutions

Oct.6, 2017 - Silicon Valley 3D printing startup Tytus3D has developed its first metal 3D printer. At under $300,000, the Tytus 3D printer can print with a minimum layer height of 20 microns. The company says its machine is easier to use than EOS and SLM Solutions 3D printers. More

IN(3D)USTRY 2017 Report: Natural Robotics previews Vit SLS 3D printer

Oct.5, 2017 - 3ders got an interview with Hector Esteller, of Natural Robotics, at this year's IN3DUSTRY expo. The Barcelona-based company was demonstrating its new, affordable SLS 3D printer, the Vit SLS, at the conference. More

Farsoon channels 'CAMS' tech to develop FS1000P, largest nylon SLS 3D printer on market

Oct.2, 2017 - Chinese 3D printing company Farsoon Technologies has announced the development of the FS1000P, a large-format 3D printer made with the company's Continuous Additive Manufacturing Solution (CAMS) technology. The first commercial FS1000P will be ready for the TCT Asia show in 2018. More

Intamsys updates FUNMAT HT and PRO 3D printers for high-performance materials

Sep.28, 2017 - Chinese company Intamsys Technology Co. Ltd. is one of the many 3D printer manufacturers attending this year's TCT Show in Birmingham, UK. And while the company isn't rolling out any major new products, it has announced a number of updates to its FUNMAT HT and PRO 3D printers. More

China's UnionTech unveils affordable 'PILOT' SLA 3D printers at TCT Show

Sep.28, 2017 - Shanghai Union Technology Corporation is launching its PILOT stereolithography (SLA) 3D printers at the TCT Show 3D printing event, which wraps up today in Birmingham, UK. PILOT 3D printers offer 'excellent surface aesthetics, application range, [and] ease of use.' More

Chinese company XDM 3D Printing Technology claims new XDM750 is world's largest SLM 3D printer

Sep.27, 2017 - XDM 3D Printing Technology, a 3D printing company based in Suzhou, China, claims to have developed the world's largest selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printer. The XDM750 has a build volume of 750 x 750 x 500 mm, larger than Concept Laser's X LINE 2000R. More

Father-and-son startup Cubibot launches $199 3D printer on Kickstarter

Sep.26, 2017 - San Diego startup Cubibot LLC has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its eponymous debut 3D printer, the Cubibot. Early backers can secure the FDM 3D printer, which is described as 'sleek and user-friendly,' for $199. More

FELIXprinters launches $1,300 FELIX Tec 4 3D printer at TCT Show

Sep.26, 2017 - Netherlands-based 3D printer company FELIXprinters has launched its latest FDM 3D printer at the TCT Show in Birmingham, UK. The FELIX Tec 4 follows the FELIX Tec 3, and is available in single and dual extruder models. More

New BCN3D Sigmax 3D printer boasts wide build volume and dual extrusion printing

Sep.26, 2017 - Barcelona-based 3D printer company BCN3D will be launching its newest 3D printer today at Birmingham's TCT Show for additive manufacturing. The new machine, the BCN3D Sigmax, is a fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printer notable for its large print volume. More

Prusa Printers releases $749 Original i3 MK3, its 'smartest' 3D printer

Sep.25, 2017 - Prusa Printers, Josef Prusa's popular RepRap 3D printer company, has released a new 3D printer. The Original Prusa i3 MK3 comes with a filament sensor, improved magnetic MK52 heatbed, and Trinamic2130 drivers with layer shift detection. It costs $749 (kit) or $999 (assembled). More

Geeetech E180 mini 3D printer hits Kickstarter for just $199

Sep.20, 2017 - Geeetech, a Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer, has unveiled the E180, a mini 3D printer and upgraded version of its predecessor, the Me Ducer. The company has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new creation, priced at $199, a third less than its retail price. More

Digital Metal's DM P2500 binder jetting 3D printer prints 42-micron metal layers at 100 cm2 per hour

Sep.20, 2017 - Digital Metal, part of the metal powder-producing Höganäs Group in Sweden, has started production on the DM P2500, a high-precision binder jetting metal 3D printer that can produce 'smaller and more intricate components than any previous technology.' More

T3D's compact smartphone 3D printer available on Kickstarter for as little as $219

Sep.20, 2017 - Taiwan-based 3D printer startup T3D has launched its first product, the T3D mobile 3D printer, via a Kickstarter campaign. The low-cost 3D printer, which prints directly using your smartphone or tablet, still has early bird deals available for as little as $219. More

Sinterit Lisa SLS 3D printer now available for €4,990, 50% less than before

Sep.20, 2017 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Sinterit has made an announcement that is sure to please the maker community: it is slashing the cost of its Sinterit Lisa SLS 3D printer by roughly 50 per cent. The 3D printer is now available for as little as €44,990 ($5,960). More

Sprybuild developing 'world's fastest' DLP 3D printers with CPWC tech

Sep.18, 2017 - Ukrainian 3D printing startup Sprybuild has developed and filed a patent for a new continuous DLP 3D printing technology called CPWC (Continuous Production with Wavefront Converting). The company says the technology could be used to build the fastest DLP 3D printers in the world. More

Nano Dimension unveils larger-format DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D printer for 3D printing electronics

Sep.13, 2017 - Israel-based 3D printed electronics company Nano Dimension today announced the commercial availability of a new larger-format machine, the DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D Printer. More

HP Jet Fusion 3D printer incorporates Siemens NX AM software module

Sep.6, 2017 - Siemens and HP have partnered to integrate HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology with Siemens' flagship NX software for product development and manufacturing. The software has been certified by HP. More

Mimaki's 3DUJ-553 UV LED 3D printer can print in over 10 million colors

Sep.1, 2017 - Inkjet printing specialist Mimaki has announced its 3DUJ-553 UV LED 3D printing solution, billed as the first 3D printer with 'over 10 million colors.' The 3D printer eliminates the need for the hand painting of printed items. More

XYZPrinting announces $3,000 da Vinci full-Color 3D Printer with 3DColorJet technology

Aug.31, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting has announced the $3,000 Da Vinci Color: a fused filament fabrication 3D printer that offers full CMYK printing by incorporating inkjet printing into the build process. More

Layer One teases new FDM-SLA combo 3D printer: the Atom 3

Aug.31, 2017 - Taiwan 3D printer manufacturer Layer One seems to have something new up its sleeve. Known for its delta-style Atom FDM 3D printers, the company claims to be developing a new 3D printer which would combine both FDM and stereolithography (SLA) in a single machine. More

18-year-old Italian student builds €10 3D printer from old inkjet printers

Aug.29, 2017 - An 18-year-old student at the Liceo Scientifico Copernico in Udine, Italy, has deconstructed three old inkjet printers and a flatbed scanner to make his own 3D printer from scratch. Costing only '10 from start to finish, Michele Lizzit's innovative project shows just how much is possible with some basic recycling, a bit of tinkering, and a lot of creativity. More

Ionic3DP to launch Kickstarter for Kappa - $220 3D printer based on Scott Russell Mechanism

Aug.29, 2017 - Ionic3DP, a Singapore-based 3D printer startup, is preparing to launch its very first additive manufacturing system. Called Kappa, the new FDM/FFF desktop 3D printer is set to launch via Kickstarter this September. More

Argentinian researchers add rotating 4th axis to bioprinter for tubular scaffold meshes

Aug.25, 2017 - Researchers from CONICET and the National University of La Plata in Argentina are developing a 3D bioprinting system that incorporates a 4th axis. This new 3D printer, they say, will enable the additive manufacturing of more complex cylindrical, tubular, or helical mesh structures. More

Shining 3D launches Einstart-C 3D printer, collaborates for STEAM education starter package

Aug.25, 2017 - Shining 3D, one of China's leading 3D printing and scanning companies, has announced the release of its latest product: the Einstart-C desktop 3D printer. In addition to launching the new 3D printer, the company will be introducing a 3D printing educational starter package in collaboration with PrintLab International to help bolster STEAM learning in schools. More

Three 3D printer crowdfunding projects live right now: New Nine, D2K Insight, Toybox

Aug.22, 2017 - While crowdfunding will always be something of a lottery, platforms like Kickstarter remain the best place to get huge cost reductions on startup-made 3D printers and 3D printing equipment. Here are three 3D printer projects live right now: the New Nine, D2K Insight, and Toybox. More

Markforged introduces two new industrial 3D printers, the X3 and X5, for local manufacturing

Aug.16, 2017 - Leading 3D printer manufacturer Markforged has released 2 new machines, for use by companies wanting to 3D print end-use parts or prototypes locally. Parts made with the X2 and X5 will have vastly improved material strength and stiffness, due to the carbon fiber and thermoplastic materials they use. More

Nanoscribe 3D printer overcomes design constraints in advanced micro-optics

Aug.9, 2017 - German 3D printing company Nanoscribe is using its Photonic Professional GT 3D printer to fabricate micro-optical shapes including standard refractive micro-optics, freeform optics, diffractive optical elements, and multiplet lens systems. More

Introducing the fast and versatile DeltaWASP 20 40 Turbo2 3D printer

Aug.4, 2017 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP has introduced its latest product: the DeltaWASP 20 40 Turbo2. The new 3D printer, notable for its fast printing speed, is available in two versions: the Spitfire Red Extruder and ZEN Dual Extruder. More

TTP introduces FormaJet, a multi-color 3D bioprinting platform

Jul.31, 2017 - UK-based company TTP has unveiled its new FormaJet liquid handling platform which reportedly enables high throughput and multi-color digital 3D bioprinting. The company is currently seeking partners for the platform's development and go-to-market strategy. More

SparkMaker launches $129 desktop SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter, triples fundraising goal in hours

Jul.27, 2017 - Hong Kong-based SparkMaker has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the SparkMaker, an LCD based SLA 3D printer that prints in high-resolution yet has a price that makes it affordable for everyone. With a $99 starting price on the Kickstarter run, the company aims to bring the quality of SLA printing to the masses. More

Introducing Geeetech's new cloud connected GiantArm D200 3D printer

Jul.24, 2017 - Geeetech's has just launched its new GiantArm D200 cloud 3D printer on the market. Boasting versatility and agility, the new GiantArm brand is engineered with the vision of embracing the bold ideation and creative passion of all 3D printing users. More

NDSU makes progress towards fully self-replicating 3D printer for space exploration

Jul.20, 2017 - A team of researchers at North Dakota State University has successfully tested a 3D printed 3D printer. Their work will contribute to the advancement of self-replicating robotics technology, which could eventually be used in unmanned space exploration. More

New Wave3D Pro SLA 3D printer promises industrial printing with 'simplicity of a desktop'

Jul.19, 2017 - WAVE3D, a Toronto-based 3D printer manufacturer, has just unveiled its first commercial SLA 3D printer: the Wave3D Pro. The new printer was specifically developed for professional applications such as rapid prototyping and design. More

Mid-range $3k - $25k 3D printers seeing popularity surge, says market research firm CONTEXT

Jul.18, 2017 - Market research firm CONTEXT says worldwide shipments and revenues in the 3D printing industry increased during the first three months of 2017. CONTEXT notes a rise in the popularity of mid-range 3D printers situated between desktop and industrial models. More

$313k grant helps Australia's Charles Darwin University acquire LIGHTSPEE3D metal 3D printer

Jul.17, 2017 - Australia's Charles Darwin University (CDU) has used a 400,000 AUD ($313,000) government grant to acquire a LIGHTSPEE3D metal 3D printer from Australian additive manufacturing specialist SPEE3D. The printer can purportedly print 100 to 1,000 times faster than other printers. More

NIST examines laser melting process with custom-made 3D printer - the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Testbed

Jul.7, 2017 - Researchers from the NIST are developing new ways to optimize the metal 3D printing process. Quality control for this kind of additive manufacturing is increasingly important, so the team is making use of a custom-made 3D printer, the Additive Manufacturing Metrology Bed, to study the printing process in detail. More

Kodama smashes Kickstarter goal for $99 Obsidian 3D printer

Jul.3, 2017 - After the success of its affordable Trinus machine, Kodama has launched a Kickstarter for the Obsidian 3D printer,. one of the first professional-quality 3D printers on the market for under $100. Upgraded versions with even more impressive features are also available for less than $250. More

New Printrbelt 3D printer by Printrbot lets you print with 'Infinite Z'

Jul.3, 2017 - The trend for desktop 3D printers with conveyor belt build platforms seems to be taking off, with California-based 3D printer company Printrbot introducing its latest offering: the Printrbelt 3D printer. More

Xact Metal launches $120,000 XM200 metal 3D printer that can fuse at 1.5 meters per second

Jun.29, 2017 - Xact Metal, a 3D printing company located in State College, Pennsylvania, has launched its first 3D printer. The XM200 is an industrial-level, laser-based metal 3D printer, and is priced at $120,000. More

AONIQ's 888 PVC 3D Printer available for $10,999

Jun.28, 2017 - Australian R&D company AONIQ has launched the 888 PVC 3D Printer, a $10,999 FDM machine capable of printing with PVC and standard 3D printing materials. AONIQ says the 3D printer sits somewhere between budget FDM printers and more expensive production-level machines. More

Russian researchers say they've developed a 3D printer that can print with three metals

Jun.28, 2017 - A team of Russian researchers, part of the Laboratory for Additive Technologies and Materials Design, say they have developed a 3D printing technology capable of printing in three metals. The technology will reportedly be unveiled in 2018. More

New BioAssemblyBot bioprinter could 3D print 'safe' and functional human organs

Jun.26, 2017 - Dubbed the 'BioAssemblyBot,' a new bioprinter from Advanced Solutions isn't printing useable human organs just yet, but with models that closely mimic functional lungs, hearts, kidneys, pancreases, bones and even human skin, the company says it won't be long before they can print transplantable organs. More

Leapfrog 3D Printers returns with $7K professional-grade Bolt Pro 3D printer

Jun.26, 2017 - Netherlands-based FDM 3D printing company Leapfrog 3D Printers has today launched the Leapfrog Bolt Pro, a professional-grade 3D printer for office or industrial use. The machine will retail for 6,499 euros ($7,285) excl. VAT. More

New dual-extrusion Scribble Duo 3D pen launches on Kickstarter

Jun.22, 2017 - Scribbler has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its newest product, the Scribbler DUO. The DUO has an improved design, more controls over temperature and speed, and a second extruder which allows for two different color filaments as well as faster drawing. More

3Doodler’s limited edition Star Trek 3D printing pens let you reach 'final frontier of creativity'

Jun.22, 2017 - WobbleWorks, the company behind the popular 3Doodler 3D printing pen, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a set of limited edition Star Trek 3Doodler pens. The pens cost $99 for one, and $450 for the complete set of six. More

GE Additive to unveil ATLAS, world's largest metal SLS 3D printer, later this year

Jun.20, 2017 - After two years of development, an initial version of GE's new laser-powder technology will be ready for demonstration in November. The machine is designed for the aerospace industry, has a build volume of over 1 meter cubed, and is based on similar technology developed by GE-owned company Concept Laser. More

Zortrax debuts Inventure 3D printer, new materials, Z-SUITE software upgrade

Jun.8, 2017 - Polish 3D printer company Zortrax has just given us a first look at a slew of new products, including the Zortrax Inventure 3D printer and DSS station, Z-PLA Pro and Z-ASA Pro 3D printing materials, and version 2.0 of its Z-SUITE software. More

Opencreators introduces continuous BS210 3D printer with automatic build plate changing

Jun.6, 2017 - New Jersey company Opencreators is launching its newest 3D printer. Dubbed the Opencreators BS210, the new 3D printer is notable for its automatic build plate changer and continuous 3D printing capabilities. More

Stratasys subsidiary Solidscape unveils S300 3D printer series for jewelry makers

Jun.6, 2017 - Stratasys subsidiary Solidscape, a specialist in high-precision wax pattern 3D printers, has unveiled its new S300 series of 3D printers. The machines are targeted at jewelry manufacturers, service bureaus, and investment casting companies. More

XYZprinting debuts $2,699 Nobel Superfine DLP 3D printer at JCK Las Vegas

Jun.5, 2017 - 3D printing company XYZprinting has introduced its latest product: the Nobel Superfine Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printer. The 3D printer, purportedly ideal for jewelry design and dentistry applications, is being showcased at JCK Las Vegas, the leading jewelry trade show in North America. More

Formlabs introduces Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer & Form Cell automated production system

Jun.5, 2017 - Massachusetts-based 3D printing company Formlabs has unveiled two new 3D printing systems: the $9,999 Fuse 1, the company's first selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer; and the Form Cell, an automated production solution that uses the popular Form 2 SLA 3D printer. More

Russian 3D printing company Anisoprint showcases continuous fiber 3D printer in Moscow

May.29, 2017 - Anisoprint, a Russian 3D printing company, is using its continuous fiber 3D printing technique to create reinforced plastic parts that are '15-20 times stronger and stiffer' than FDM printed parts. The company will host a conference in Moscow this week with a consortium of business partners. More

Robotic Industries' BuildOne 3D printer offers auto bed leveling & WiFi connectivity for just $99

May.25, 2017 - Washington-based Robotic Industries LLC has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the BuildOne, a $99 3D printer with WiFi and automatic bed leveling. The campaign has raised almost $40,000 of its $100,000 goal. More

Dagoma's easy-to-use NEVA 3D printer can be yours for $299 via Kickstarter

May.24, 2017 - California-based 3D printing company Dagoma has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new NEVA delta 3D printer. The campaign has already raised over $95,000, more than double its $50,000 campaign goal. More

M3D launches $749 Pro and $299 Micro+ 3D printers

May.23, 2017 - M3D, the company behind the world's most successful 3D printer crowdfunding campaign, has today announced the commercial launch of a pair of new FDM 3D printers, the M3D Pro and Micro+. The M3D Pro was the subject of a successful ($487K) Kickstarter last year. More

Kickstarter for Kudo3D's Bean SLA 3D printer launching May 30 (with huge discounts)

May.23, 2017 - Kudo3D, the California-based company behind the Titan line of SLA 3D printers, is preparing a Kickstarter campaign for its latest 3D printer, the Bean. Billed as 'the ultimate consumer SLA 3D printer,' the Bean will be available from just $199 (Super Early Bird). More

Evezor: open source robotic manufacturing platform with 3D printing capabilities hits Kickstarter

May.17, 2017 - A Kickstarter has just been launched for the Evezor, an open source robotic arm manufacturing platform that is capable of 3D printing, welding, milling, cutting, engraving, and much more. Described as the 'most hackable robotic arm there is,' the Evezor manufacturing tool is available starting at $3,162. More

Collider's Orchid 3D printer combines AM & injection molding in radical new process

May.16, 2017 - Collider, a 3D printing startup based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is developing a multi-material 3D printer that combines 3D printing and injection molding. The Orchid 3D printer, soon to be in BETA, prints the outer shell of an object before filling it with a mix of metal powders and liquid binder. More

Clay XYZ launches Kickstarter campaign for user-friendly clay 3D printer

May.11, 2017 - A new clay 3D printer is being crowdfunded by Clay XYZ on Kickstarter. All kinds of ceramic objects will be available for hobbyists to produce with the incredibly user-friendly desktop FDM machine. The head can extrude any widely available modelling clay, and printing with clay is particularly good for the environment compared to regular filament More

Impossible Objects lifts lid on much-hyped Model One CBAM 3D printer, promises early 2018 release

May.10, 2017 - 3D printer company Impossible Objects has unveiled the Model One, its highly anticipated composite-based additive manufacturing method (CBAM) 3D printer that can print with carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass, as well as PEEK and other high performance polymers. More

Stratasys' new Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator uses cloud-controlled 3D print cells for continuous fabrication

May.10, 2017 - 3D printing company Stratasys has unveiled its latest 'under development' product: the Stratasys Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator. Presented at RAPID + TCT 2017 in Pittsburgh, PA, the upcoming 3D printing system is designed to enable low volume production and mass customization. More

Kodama to launch sub-$100 Obsidian FDM 3D printer on Kickstarter this June

May.9, 2017 - San Francisco-based startup Kodama has announced its latest 3D printer, the Obsidian, which will be one of the most affordable machines ever released. After the success of the Trinus last year, Kodama is hoping to allow even more people access to high-quality 3D printing, with its Obsidian machine available for as little as $99. More

INTAMSYS launches improved, cheaper FUNMAT HT 3D printer at RAPID + TCT

May.9, 2017 - In more news from this week's RAPID + TCT 2017 event, the Shanghai-based INTAMSYS company has announced a major price drop for their FUNMAT HT 3D printer. The high-definition 3D printer for PEEK materials will now be just under $5,000, in a strategic pricing move that the 3D printer manufacturer hopes will increase product accessibility. More

Blackbelt 3D unveils conveyor belt 3D printer for continuous FDM printing

May.9, 2017 - 3D printing startup Blackbelt 3D has provided a sneak peek of its new conveyer belt 3D printer, which is able to print objects of theoretically unlimited length. The 3D printer has a moving conveyer belt for a build surface, and prints at a 45-degree angle. A Kickstarter is imminent. More

EnvisionTEC unveils new LED light system for P4 3D printer, new bioprinting materials, more

May.8, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer EnvisionTEC has announced an exciting performance upgrade for its Perfactory 3D printer model which includes the addition of a custom LED light system. It has also unveiled seven new 3D printing materials which include its first ever line of bioprinting materials. More

3D Hybrid Solutions & Multiax to launch World's Largest Metal 3D Printer at Rapid

May.5, 2017 - 3D Hybrid Solutions Inc., a provider of metal printing tools for any CNC machine announced today a joint venture with Multiax to offer the world's largest metal 3D printer at RAPID + TCT on May 9th 2017. More

MakerGear to debut M3 and M3 Independent Dual desktop 3D printers at RAPID Pittsburgh

May.4, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer MakerGear announced that it will be debuting a new generation of desktop 3D printers at RAPID Pittsburgh. The new 3D printing systems'the MakerGear M3 Single Extrusion and M3 Independent Dual 3D printers'are being geared towards applications in industry and education. More

Aaron Louis Technology to launch first open-source 3D printer with closed loop motor on Kickstarter

May.3, 2017 - A Kickstarter campaign will soon be launched for an industry-first 3D printer: an open source machine that also offers a closed loop motor control system. The CL1720 offers a simple turn-key closed loop motor that enables the extruder head to right itself if it moves out of place. More

BeAM Machines’ new Modulo 5-axis DED 3D printer to launch for pre-order at RAPID Pittsburgh

May.1, 2017 - US Directed Energy Deposition (DED) provider BeAM Machines Inc. is'gearing up for the launch of its'new 3D printer, the Modulo 5-axis DED machine. Established earlier this year as the American subsidiary of BeAM Machines SAS, the up-and-coming DED specialist will begin taking pre-orders for the new Modulo printer at this year's RAPID + TCT event in Pittsburgh. More

Markforged's '3D print farms' could be future of large-scale digital metal manufacturing

Apr.27, 2017 - Massachusetts-based 3D printing company Markforged is using its new Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing (ADAM) process and Metal X 3D printers to advance its futuristic '3D print farm' vision of large-scale metal manufacturing. More

$839 Phrozen Make LCD DLP 3D printer raises $170K on Kickstarter

Apr.26, 2017 - Taiwanese 3D printing company Phrozen has raised almost $170,000 in a Kickstarter campaign for its new DLP 3D printer, the Phrozen Make. The crowdfunding campaign, which still has 29 days to run, reached its $30,000 goal in just four minutes. More

Type A Machines improves Series 1 Pro 3D printer with BuildTak FlexPlate & Adaptive Auto-Leveling

Apr.26, 2017 - FDM 3D printer maker Type A Machines has announced an update to its Series 1 line of 3D printers. The new Series 1 Pro features a magnetic interchangeable BuildTak FlexPlate platform and an Adaptive Auto-Leveling feature. More

Google-backed Desktop Metal unveils 100x faster metal 3D printing system after raising $97M

Apr.25, 2017 - Desktop Metal has just launched two metal 3D printing products, the DM Studio and DM Production systems. The company, which has raised investments from Google, BMW, and more, says that its new products will disrupt traditional metal manufacturing methods by offering increased production speeds, safety, and quality while reducing costs. More

Kentstrapper's large-format MAVIS 3D printer boasts filament and power outage monitors

Apr.25, 2017 - Kentstrapper, a 3D printing company based in Italy, has announced the launch of MAVIS, its new large-format 3D printer. The 3D printer boasts automatic calibration, a smart GUI, and a 400 x 700 x 700 mm build volume, and can be used for large-scale prototyping. More

Mag launches Kickstarter for new Mag ICreatum all-in-one 3D printer, CNC mill and laser engraver

Apr.21, 2017 - A new 3D printer, the Mag ICreatum, is now being crowdfunded through Kickstarter. The all-in-one 3D printer offers laser engraving, CNC carving and plotting, as well as FFF 3D printing. It's an all-metal machine designed to be easy to use as well as affordable and modifiable. More

'Contour' by Slickwraps will 3D print a second skin onto your iPhone...or will it?

Apr.18, 2017 - Slickwraps, a smartphone case company based in Andover, Kansas, claims to have developed a product called 'Contour,' a $300 3D printer that can create customized 3D printed 'skins' for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. Unfortunately, there's a caveat. More

Leapfrog cuts price of Creatr HS 3D printer by €1K, starts donation campaign for education

Apr.13, 2017 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog has announced a price drop of €1,000 on its Creatr HS 3D printer, taking the price down from '2,499 to '1,499. The company has also started a donation campaign for education. More

New Roboze One 3D printer promises 25 micron resolution, upgraded extruder, more

Apr.10, 2017 - Roboze, a 3D printer manufacturer based in Bari, Italy, today announced the launch of its New Roboze One 3D printer, an upgraded version of its well-established Roboze One. The new fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer offers a range of new features while maintaining the company's Beltless system. More

Eurecat unveils new 3D printer featuring real-time virtual reality monitoring

Apr.7, 2017 - At a trade fair in Barcelona, a groundbreaking new 3D printer was demonstrated by Eurecat. The 3D printer makes use of virtual reality technology, to demonstrate the progress of a particular print job. Production plants will be able to use it to monitor their 3D printing work in real-time, remotely from any location More

I3D Innovation releases XL and XXL-sized Multi 512 & Multi 600 3D printers for extra-large print jobs

Apr.5, 2017 - I3D Innovation has just announced the launch of the Multi 512 and Multi 600 machines, which cater towards larger prints. The XL and XXL machines have extra-hot extrusion heads and a heated print chamber, purportedly making the FDM process particularly efficient and precise. More

Rescoll and 3NTR develop 'low-cost' FDM 3D printer for high-performance thermoplastics

Apr.4, 2017 - French technology services company SRC Rescoll has partnered with Italian industrial 3D printer manufacturer SME 3NTR to develop an affordable industrial 3D printer that can use high performance plastics, such as PEEK and ULTEM. The project, named SPECTRAL is a part of the CleanSky program. More

Rescoll and 3NTR develop 'low-cost' FDM 3D printer for high-performance thermoplastics

Apr.4, 2017 - French technology services company SRC Rescoll has partnered with Italian industrial 3D printer manufacturer SME 3NTR to develop an affordable industrial 3D printer that can use high performance plastics, such as PEEK and ULTEM. The project, named SPECTRAL is a part of the CleanSky program. More

Ready-to-knit meets ready-to-wear: Kniterate is the new 3D printer for knitwear

Apr.3, 2017 - Kniterate, the 3D printer for Knitwear, has taken Kickstarter by storm with its new crowd-funding campaign. The digital knitting machine, which first crossed our radar back in June 2016, has recently resurfaced, catching the eye of design bloggers, knitters, and knitwear enthusiasts alike. More

G3D launches T-1000, a bigger and faster DLP/SLA 3D printer $1,900, on Indiegogo

Mar.31, 2017 - Global 3D Systems (G3D) has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its T-1000 DLP/SLA 3D printer. The new 3D printer, which boasts a larger build volume and faster printing speed than its leading competitors, is exclusively available to backers via Indiegogo for as little as $1,900 per unit. More

Xi'an ZhiRong launches ZcompleX 3, China's first electron beam metal 3D printer

Mar.31, 2017 - Chinese metal 3D printing company Xi'an ZhiRong has launched the ZcompleX 3, China's first electron beam metal 3D printing system. The company has applied for more than 20 patents relating to the machine. More

Engineers at SIT Poland develop SKRIBI, world's first 3D plaster printer for building façades

Mar.31, 2017 - Engineers at the Association of Innovative Technologies (Stowarzyszenie Innowacyjnych Technologii - SIT) in Poland have prototyped a 3D printer for applying plaster to building façades. The first device of its kind in the world, the 3D printer SKRIBI will be able to create precise images in monochrome or multicolour, including exact copies of photographs or other digital graphics. More

Stanley Black and Decker releases new Stanley Model 1 3D printer

Mar.30, 2017 - Stanley has announced its first foray into the world of 3D printer manufacturing. Its new machine, the Model 1, is an FDM 3D printer that will retail at just over $1000. It is a desktop machine aimed at a casual consumer market, with various features and benefits including automatic filament spooling. More

5 lucky backers become first owners of ONO smartphone 3D printer

Mar.30, 2017 - Backers of the ONO smartphone 3D printer will soon be receiving their rewards. The company behind the $99 portable 3D printer kicked off its deliveries at the Luxury Technology Show in New York City, where five randomly selected backers were invited to receive their 3D printers in person. More

Resin 3D printers you can back on Kickstarter right now: D2K Plus, Mono1, Moai

Mar.29, 2017 - Stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) resin 3D printers are no longer just for the super rich. Here are three resin 3D printers you can secure on Kickstarter right now, all of which cost less than $2,000. More

Ability1 desktop metal 3D printer hits Kickstarter starting at $2.9K

Mar.29, 2017 - Ability3D has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its innovative Ability1 metal 3D printer. The 3D printer, which allows for the creation of strong, solid metal parts in your home or office, is available to backers for as low as $2,899 (up to $3,299). More

Kudo3D prepares to launch low-cost 'Bean' SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter next month

Mar.29, 2017 - California-based 3D printer developer Kudo3D, maker of the Titan 1 and Titan 2 DLP 3D printers, has announced it will soon be releasing its second-generation SLA 3D printer. Dubbed 'the Bean,' the new consumer desktop 3D printer is expected to launch via a Kickstarter campaign next month. More

Arcus-3D-M1 evolves from junkstrap into full color 3D printer

Mar.28, 2017 - A new 3D printer has been demonstrated that is capable of printing in any color imaginable. The Arcus-3D-M1, a fully formed version of a junkstrap 3D printer first seen last year, is a filament-based printer that boasts the full CMYKW spectrum More

Planar chromatography experts hack Prusa i3 3D printer to separate & examine mixtures

Mar.28, 2017 - Researchers at Justus Liebig University in Giessen, Germany, have used a modified Prusa i3 3D printer to create thin layers of silica gel which can be used for thin layer chromatography, a lab technique for separating mixtures into their individual ingredients. More

Top-down 'Milkshake3D' 3D printer blows through Kickstarter goal, raises over $70K

Mar.28, 2017 - Hong Kong startup Orbi Lab is seeing some early success with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for its Milkshake3D 3D printer. The 'top-down' SLA 3D printer is being marketed as the ideal tool for artists as it offers high-resolution printing and a large build volume. More

Kickstarter for Niryo One, open source 6-axis 3D printed robotic arm, doubles campaign goal

Mar.28, 2017 - A Kickstarter campaign for the Niryo One, an open source 3D printed 6-axis robotic arm, has more than doubled its €20,000 target after just a couple of days. The 3D printed robot is powered by Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Robot Operating System. More

DWP releases new SLA 3D printer that makes dental restorations in 20 minutes

Mar.22, 2017 - DFAB, the latest 3D printer unveiled by DWP, is specifically designed for dental care. It has a number of advanced features that will allow patients to get replacement bridges or other dental prostheses fabricated in a single visit. More

WASP launches 3 new 3D printers and 2 new extruders at MECSPE 2017

Mar.22, 2017 - Italian 3D printing company WASP will debut three new 3D printers and two new extruders at this week's MECSPE manufacturing exhibition in Parma, Italy. The new 3D printers include the DeltaWASP 2040 Turbo2, DeltaWASP 4070 Industrial, and DeltaWASP 3MT Industrial. More

Prodways unveils new ProMaker LD 3D printer series for dental industry at IDS 2017

Mar.21, 2017 - Prodways, a subsidiary of French tech company Group Gorge, has announced the launch of its new ProMaker LD 3D printers at the International Dental Show (IDS) 2017 this week in Cologne, Germany. This year's IDS takes place from March 21st to 25th, continuing its tradition of showcasing the latest technologies disrupting the dental industry. More

Hong Kong 3D printing startup Peopoly launches $1,250 Moai SLA 3D printer

Mar.21, 2017 - Hong Kong-based 3D printing startup Peopoly has launched the Moai stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer. The printer will be available as a build-it-youself kit for $1,250, but its Kickstarter campaign (target: $30,000) allows customers to get it for much less. More

New Stratasys J700 Dental 3D printer for aligner molds debuts at IDS 2017

Mar.21, 2017 - 3D printing company Stratasys has unveiled its new J700 Dental 3D Printing solution at the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany. The dental 3D printer is being marketed as the 'fastest PolyJet-based 3D printer for production of clear aligner molds' and will be made available later this year. More

Open source LittleRP2 DLP 3D printer offers new vat, height, projector options

Mar.20, 2017 - The LittleRP 3D printer, an 'affordable, open 3D resin printer' released in 2014, has received a full upgrade. The LittleRP2 introduces a configurable vat, an extended height option, additional controller shield options, added projector compatibility, and more new features and refinements. More

Coobx releases new Exigo 3D printer with unique patent-pending LIFT 3D printing technology

Mar.17, 2017 - Coobx has announced the release of its newest 3D printer, the Exigo. This device comes with Coobx's new patented LIFT technology, which is a smarter way to UV cure 3D printed materials. More

Carbon releases SpeedCell 3D printing system for industrial scale additive manufacturing

Mar.16, 2017 - Carbon, manufacturers of continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) 3D printers, today released SpeedCell, a system of connected manufacturing unit operations that enables repeatable production of end-use CLIP parts at any scale. More

Voodoo Manufacturing's new 'Project Skywalker' links NINE 3D printers and a robotic arm

Mar.15, 2017 - Brooklyn-based 3D printing company Voodoo Manufacturing has completed Project Skywalker, a fully functional robot-operated 3D printer cluster consisting of nine 3D printers and a robotic arm. The system can automatically remove and replace a 3D printer's build plate when a print is completed. More

BQ unveils Witbox Go!, the first Android 3D printer

Mar.14, 2017 - Madrid-based technology company BQ has unveiled the Witbox Go!, the world's first Android-powered 3D printer. The printer is designed for consumer use, packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip under the hood, and will be released later this year. More

Admatec Europe BV and ECN launch new ADMETALFLEX metal 3D printer

Mar.13, 2017 - Admatec Europe BV, the Dutch company best known for its 3D ceramic printers, has joined forces with the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) to launch a new state-of-the-art 3D metal printer: the ADMETALFLEX. The new printer is the latest addition to the ADMAFLEX series. More

Modular 'Snapmaker' 3D printer combines laser engraving and CNC carving

Mar.13, 2017 - Keep a close eye on Kickstarter tomorrow, as a new modular hybrid 3D printer is set to launch. Called the 'Snapmaker,' the new machine combines a 3D printer, CNC carver, and a laser engraver. The Snapmaker 3D printer will be available for as low as $299. More

Polaroid's first 3D pen, 'Polaroid Play,' now available in Europe for €40

Mar.9, 2017 - Consumer electronics company Polaroid has launched its first 3D pen, the Polaroid Play, on the European market. The 3D pen is retailing for €39.99 (£29.99). More

Frameless 'Hangprinter' RepRap turns an entire room into a 3D printer

Mar.8, 2017 - Torbjørn Ludvigsen, a Swedish maker and RepRap builder, is raising funds to develop the Hangprinter, a suspended 3D printer that uses the walls and ceiling of a room as its 'frame.' The unusual 3D printer can be used to print extremely large structures. More

Hyrel's five-headed HYDRA 3D printer can complete Herculean tasks (like PCB printing)

Mar.8, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer Hyrel International has announced the launch of its HYDRA 3D printer. The HYDRA will come in both floor and desktop models, and can be fitted with up to five print heads for multimaterial 3D printing. More

Creator of Mini Metal Maker writes guidebook for DIY RepRap 3D printer

Mar.8, 2017 - David Hartkop, creator of the Mini Metal Maker 3D printer, has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help fund his book, titled "Create your own Ready RepRap." The book is a comprehensive guide to building your own DIY RepRap 3D printer. More

Chinese government donates 3D printers, scanners, and filament to Mauritius

Mar.8, 2017 - China has further strengthened its friendship with Mauritius ' this time, via 3D printing. The Chinese national government recently announced a generous donation of 23 3D printers, 12 3D scanners, and 300 3D printing filaments to the government of Mauritius, in an outward gesture of building on the two countries' existing friendship. More

Roland DG releases first dental 3D printer, the DWP-80S, under DGSHAPE brand

Mar.1, 2017 - Major dental device manufacturer Roland DG has just announced the release of its first ever dental 3D printer, the DWP-80S. The impressive new printer, which will assist in the production of dentures, suggests we are witnessing a new wave of 3D printing innovation in the dentistry industry. More

Dual-head S2 3D printer sees Stacker targeting education, manufacturing, design markets

Feb.28, 2017 - Stacker, LLC, a 3D printer manufacturer whose debut printer was brought to life via Kickstarter in 2015, has returned with its second-generation 3D printer, the S2. The S2 is an industrial-grade FDM 3D printer with two print heads, and is available at an early bird price of $4,995. More

Celiacs rejoice: WASP is developing a gluten-free food 3D printer!

Feb.28, 2017 - Italian 3D printing company WASP, perhaps best known for its large-scale BigDelta 3D printer, has announced it will be expanding its 3D printing technology into a new field: food 3D printing. More specifically, gluten-free food 3D printing. More

Singapore-based Structo unveils high-resolution MSLA DentaForm 3D printer

Feb.24, 2017 - Singapore-based 3D printer company Structo has launched what it is hailing as the 'world's fastest dental mold 3D printer.' Dubbed the DentaForm, the new 3D printer was unveiled today at the Association of Orthodontists Singapore (AOSC) 2017 show at Marina Bay Sands. More

New video shows ONO smartphone 3D printer in action

Feb.20, 2017 - The developers of the ONO smartphone 3D printer have released a demonstration video of the 3D printer in action. Backers of the ONO Kickstarter campaign can expect to receive their ONO 3D printers by the end of March. More

AR startup Daqri builds incredible 3D printer than can print with holograms

Feb.20, 2017 - Daqri, a startup specializing in augmented reality devices, has created a hologram-powered 3D printer. The machine uses a complex DLP-style curing system, and is currently capable of printing small objects like paperclips. More

Zurich students build six-axis 3D printer that can print overhangs without supports

Feb.13, 2017 - Two students from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) in Switzerland have built a 3D printer with a three-axis tilting print bed, giving the printer a total of six axes. The 3D printer, still in its prototype phase, could be used to print objects with overhangs without adding supports. More

New Optimus 3-in-1 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC mill smashes $50K Indiegogo goal

Feb.13, 2017 - Swedish company Febtop Tech has just launched its new three-in-one desktop 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill on Indiegogo. Within hours of launching the crowdfunding campaign, Febtop Tech has already surpassed its funding goal of $50,000. Backers still have 30 days to make their pledges. More

Makness launches MK I desktop 3D printer with capsule filament system on Kickstarter

Feb.13, 2017 - Barcelona-based 3D printer startup Makness has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the MK I, a desktop 3D printer designed for the whole family. The startup, which claims its product makes 3D printing as 'simple as preparing capsule coffee,' has devised an interesting capsule system for the Makness 3D printer. More

FABtotum releases laser head add-on and other upgrades for multi-function 3D fabricator

Feb.10, 2017 - The Italian startup company FABtotum, which initially developed an all-in-one 3D printer with the help of a successful IndieGoGo campaign, has released upgrades for the device. It has introduced laser cutting and laser engraving to its functionality, as well as bringing huge improvements to the hardware and a new software package. More

Reengineered Sigma R17 3D printer from BCN3D boasts quieter fans and a new 'Hotend Family'

Feb.9, 2017 - BCN3D Technologies, a Barcelona-based manufacturer of open-source 3D printers, has launched a reengineered version of its flagship BCN3D Sigma 3D printer. The Sigma R17 introduces a new cooling system which results in a quieter 3D printing process. More

Dremel Idea Builder 3D printers gain powerful cloud capabilities thanks to 3DPrinterOS partnership

Feb.8, 2017 - Power tool and 3D printer manufacturer Dremel has partnered with 3DPrinterOS to provide a cloud-connected 3D printer platform for the Dremel line of Idea Builder 3D printers. 3DPrinterOS will replace the existing Dremel 3D Mobile Application. More

Stratasys' new F123 3D printers optimized for in-office professional prototyping

Feb.7, 2017 - Stratasys, one of the world's leading 3D printer companies, has introduced its latest: a line of professional, office-friendly FDM 3D printers. Dubbed the Stratasys F123 Series, the new 3D printers have been specially developed for complete rapid prototyping workflow in office or design workgroup environments. More

Sodick's OPM250L hybrid combines DMLS 3D printing and milling, ideal for mold making

Feb.6, 2017 - Illinois-based machine tool manufacturer Sodick is seeking to change the mold manufacturing game with its OPM250L hybrid 3D printer. The machine is one of the first to combine high-speed milling capabilities (using a 45,000-rpm spindle) with direct metal laser sintering (DMLS). More

Taiwan-based Ackuretta releases new Ackuray A135 DLP 3D printer and 8 new resins

Jan.31, 2017 - Taiwan-based 3D printer manufacturer Ackuretta Technologies recently introduced its latest product: the Ackuray A135 3D printer. In addition to the new DLP 3D printer, the company has also released eight new engineering-grade resin materials, which can be used for a range of applications, such as jewelry making, dentistry, etc. More

BT invests £25,000 in 3D Systems ProJet MJP 2500 Plus 3D printer

Jan.30, 2017 - Telecommunications company BT has spent £25,000 ($31,000) on a 3D printer for its distribution center in Leicestershire, England. The 3D Systems MJP 2500 Plus 3D printer is being used for prototyping and creating spare parts. More

Sources disagree on role of 3D printer in tragic death of Berkeley couple

Jan.30, 2017 - A couple living in Berkeley, California were tragically found dead in their home last Monday, possibly due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Sources have speculated that poison may have been emitted by the couple's 3D printer, though others have denied this. An investigation is still underway. More

Thomas Sanladerer reviews Markforged Mark Two carbon fiber 3D printer: great prints, 'hefty' price

Jan.26, 2017 - 3D printing expert Thomas Sanladerer has reviewed the Markforged Mark Two 3D printer, reporting quality prints and minimal errors, but expressing reservations about Markforged's patenting policy and the price of the 3D printer. More

Update: Kickstarter suspends NexD1 3D printer campaign

Jan.26, 2017 - Kickstarter has suspended funding for Next Dynamics' controversial crowdfunding campaign for the NexD1 3D printer. The campaign had been plagued by allegations of improper behavior, and had just one day left to run prior to its suspension. More

Backers of NexD1 3D printer have 26 hours to escape controversial Kickstarter campaign

Jan.25, 2017 - Serious questions have been raised about the status and legitimacy of the NexD1 3D printer. Commenters have alleged that Next Dynamics, the Berlin-based startup behind the 3D printer, has been deceiving Kickstarter backers, and that its PolyJet 3D printer may be far from completion. More

Ohio's first 3D sand printer to bring new jobs to the state

Jan.25, 2017 - Humtown Products' manufacturing facility in Leetonia, Ohio has just unveiled the state's first ever 3D sand printer. Officials say the industrial sand casting 3D printer will help transition Ohio from the “rust belt” to the “technology belt.” More

333D to develop 3D printer with CreoPop 3D pen's patented photopolymer resins

Jan.24, 2017 - Australian 3D printer manufacturer 333D has partnered with CreoPop, maker of the eponymous 3D pen, to develop a new 3D printer that utilizes CreoPop's patented photopolymer resins. Both companies are hoping to target the education market with their new 3D printer. More

B9Creations introduces B9 Core 530 and 550 3D printers, part of new B9 Core Series

Jan.23, 2017 - North Dakota-based 3D printer manufacturer B9Creations has released the new B9 Core Series, which includes the B9 Core 530 and the B9 Core 550 resin 3D printers. The new 3D printer series aims to be 'the new industry leader in production, speed, and simplicity.' More

Spanish jewelry equipment company unveils new UVital DLP 3D printer

Jan.20, 2017 - Barcelona-based jewelry equipment supplier Hispana De Maquinaria has introduced the UVital DLP 3D printing system. The 3D printer is capable of additively manufacturing small non-metal parts with high surface resolution, ideal for things like jewelry prototypes, molds, and final products. More

PrintSpace 3D introduces Altair 3 Pro: $3,899 enclosed delta 3D printer

Jan.19, 2017 - PrintSpace 3D, the Idaho 3D printer manufacturer behind the Altair line of delta 3D printers, has introduced the Altair 3 Pro, a fully enclosed delta 3D printer. The machine was first seen at the ACTE Education Conference in December, and is also available as a non-enclosed printer. More

$900 NIX full-color 3D printer hits Kickstarter

Jan.16, 2017 - London-based 3D printing startup Nixtek is hoping to make its mark on the 3D printing world with its full-color NIX 3D printer. The 3D printer, which has color-blending capabilities, is going for as low as £749 ($900). More

Introducing CELLINK's BIO X, the 'most user-friendly' 3D bioprinter

Jan.13, 2017 - Swedish 3D bioprinting company CELLINK has just announced the release of its newest 3D bioprinter: BIO X. The new 3D bioprinter, which will retail for $39,000 USD (cost includes bioinks, software, accessories, and consumables), is designed for a wide range of experience levels. More

Titan Robotics introduces Cronus, massive multi-gantry 3D printer co-developed by Autodesk

Jan.10, 2017 - 3D printer manufacturer Titan Robotics has introduced the Cronus, a multi-gantry FFF 3D printer that can be fitted with multiple tool heads. The Cronus uses multi-head 3D printing technology from Autodesk and Netfabb, and is available in both open and closed versions. More

Bonsailab's $500 FabPod Silent 3D printer is built for the classroom

Jan.10, 2017 - Japanese 3D printer manufacturer Bonsailab Inc. has unveiled the FabPod Silent, the latest in its line of FabPod 3D printers aimed at the STEM education sector. The new 3D printer has a lighter print head for faster printing speeds, and is compatible with different nozzle sizes. More

Markforged unveils Metal X 3D printer & groundbreaking Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing technology

Jan.6, 2017 - At CES 2017 Markforged unveiled a groundbreaking new system for 3D printing metals, Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing, and the impressive new 3D printer capable of doing it: the Metal X. More

Millebot creates huge concrete 3D printer housed in 40-foot shipping container

Jan.6, 2017 - Construction startup Millebot has introduced Mille, an industrial-sized 3D printer and mill housed within a shipping container. The company sees the giant manufacturing machine being used in construction, disaster relief, aerospace, and more. More

Intamsys' new FUNMAT HT 3D printer is ideal for PEEK materials

Jan.6, 2017 - Chinese 3D printing company Intamsys has officially unveiled the FUNMAT HT 3D printer, capable of 3D printing in PEEK materials .As of its unveiling at CES 2017, the new PEEK 3D printer is officially available for purchase. More

Taiwan startup presents new resin-based T3D mobile 3D printer

Jan.5, 2017 - Taiwan-based 3D printing startup T3D is introducing its new mobile smartphone 3D printer. The resin-based 3D printer will reportedly be available for about $299, though no release date has been set. More

XYZprinting announces impressive CES 2017 lineup, including new da Vinci Nano priced at $230

Jan.4, 2017 - XYZ printing will be debuting several highly anticipated demos and products at this year's CES, running January 5-8 in Las Vegas. Generating some of the most buzz is the new da Vinci Nano, an extremely compact and easy to use desktop 3D printer priced at only $230 USD. More

Polaroid announces new affordable 3D printers and 3D pens at CES 2017

Jan.4, 2017 - Consumer electronics company Polaroid, best known for its iconic instant cameras, has announced it will be launching a new range of affordable desktop 3D printers and 3D pens in 2017. More

CONTEXT: Desktop 3D printer market rises +27% in 2016 while industrial market stalls

Jan.3, 2017 - Worldwide shipments of 3D printers rose +25% year-to-date (YTD) through the first three quarters of 2016 thanks again to shipments of low priced desktop 3D printers, according to figures released today by CONTEXT, the IT market research company. More

3DRap to introduce Poly, a biodegradable, battery operated desktop 3D printer

Jan.3, 2017 - Italian 3D printer startup 3DRap is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign for its innovative (and affordable) Poly 3D printer. The Poly is made almost entirely from biodegradable PLA and is battery operated. More

Canon introduces entry-level 'Marv' 3D printer to Chinese market

Jan.3, 2017 - Canon, the Japanese manufacturer of cameras, printers, and photocopiers, has introduced its 'Marv' FDM 3D printer to the Chinese market. The Marv, short for 'marvelous,' was first launched in 2015 in countries such as South Korea, Germany, and Poland. More

RooBee One SLA 3D printer is stunning latest from RepRap guru Aldric Negrier

Dec.28, 2016 - Aldric Negrier, a Portuguese 3D printer builder and owner of RepRap Algarve, has just unveiled his latest model: the RooBee One, an SLA/DLP 3D printer with an aluminum frame. The maker has put together an Instructables tutorial which shows how to build the 3D printer from scratch. More

Ghanaian 3D printing startup Klaks 3D makes printers for schools using e-waste

Dec.23, 2016 - A group of students in Ghana is using recycled e-waste to build 3D printers. The group, which calls itself Klaks 3D, consists of students from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the University of Mines and Technology (UMAT). More

Meet the CyBe RC 3Dp, a concrete 3D printer that moves around on caterpillar tracks

Dec.16, 2016 - CyBe Construction, a construction technology company from the Netherlands, has unveiled the CyBe RC 3Dp, a mobile concrete 3D printer that moves on caterpillar tracks. According to CyBe, the 3D printer's tank-like transport system makes it easy to use for on-site additive manufacturing. More

Airbus to receive Sciaky EBAM metal 3D printing system for titanium parts

Dec.14, 2016 - Metal additive manufacturing solutions company Sciaky, Inc. recently announced that it will be delivering its industrial Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) 110 System to multinational aircraft manufacturing company Airbus. The additive manufacturing system will be delivered this month. More

The NexD1 multi-material PolyJet 3D printer can print embedded circuit boards

Dec.14, 2016 - Out of all of the 3D print technologies popular today, PolyJet has always been restrictive due to its high price tag. A new Kickstarter for the NexD1 PCB-printable, multi-material 3D printer is offering the technology for under $5000 hopes to change that. More

Cypriot 3D printer company Ilios 3D closing its doors

Dec.13, 2016 - Demetris Zavorotnitsienko, founder of Cypriot 3D printer developer Ilios 3D, has announced the imminent closure of the company, citing a lack of funding and general operational difficulties. Zavorotnitsienko is now putting the company and its intellectual property up for sale. More

Titan Robotics improves large-scale Hyperion 3D printer with welded steel frame, larger build volume

Dec.13, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer Titan Robotics has unveiled the latest version of its large-format Hyperion FDM 3D printer. The new 3D printer has a larger 24 x 24 x 24 inch (61 x 61 x 61 cm) build volume, a heavy-duty welded steel frame, and an improved heated build chamber. More

Could hospitals of the future utilize disposable 3D printers to fabricate 3D printed organs?

Dec.9, 2016 - Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a biomanufacturing specialist based in Göttingen, Germany, has been awarded a patent for a disposable, single-use medical 3D printer that could be used to create sterile, biologically safe 3D printed organ models, bioprocessing equipment, and much more. More

MICRON3DP introduces high-res glass 3D printer capable of 100-micron layer thickness

Dec.9, 2016 - Israeli company MICRON3DP is hoping to shatter 3D printing expectations with its innovative glass 3D printer, capable of high resolution printing and layer thicknesses of as little as 100 microns. More

Armbot 3D printer with articulated robotic arm could be yours for $399

Dec.8, 2016 - There is almost no doubt that the 3D printers of the future will bare little resemblance to what we see today. Armbot, a $399 articulated arm 3D printer inspired by automotive robots, hopes to push current boundaries to the next level, and is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. More

Type A Machines offering Series 1 Pro 3D printer, Tungsten Carbide hot-end, BuildTak FlexPlate for $4,295

Dec.7, 2016 - Type A Machines, a Californian manufacturer of FFF 3D printers, has announced the Series 1 Pro Enterprise Bundle, featuring an industry-first Tungsten Carbide hot-end and BuildTak FlexPlate System. The kit costs $4,295. More

Dobot M1: the affordable desktop robot arm that 3D prints, laser-engraves, solders, and more

Dec.2, 2016 - Dobot is creating buzz with its newest Kickstarter campaign for the Dobot M1, an affordable desktop robot arm that 3D prints, laser-engraves, solders, picks up and places, and more. The campaign has already blown through its $100,000 goal. More

Rotterdam's huge 'Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing' 3D printer almost ready

Nov.29, 2016 - The new RAMLAB additive manufacturing hub is almost ready to open its doors at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands. The lab will contain a Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) 3D printer that uses steel wire as feedstock and which is capable of welding metal parts up to 2 x 2 x 2 meters in size. More

$1,095 'SafFire' combines SLA 3D printing and laser engraving

Nov.29, 2016 - A Kickstarter has been launches for SafFire, a hybrid SLA 3D printer and laser engraver. Backers can choose from several accessory combinations, depending on whether they need engraving only ($1,095) or engraving plus small ($1,390), large ($2,990), or both ($3,285) sizes of SLA 3D printing. More

DIY Instructables tutorial turns your 3D printer into a 500MW laser cutter for $40

Nov.27, 2016 - Like 3D printers were just a few years ago, laser cutters are traditionally rather expensive digital fabrication tools. A recent instructables demonstrates how for $40, you can convert your 3D printer into a working 500MW laser cutter with little effort. More

Introducing the DM250, Carima's new DLP 3D printer

Nov.25, 2016 - South Korean 3D printer manufacturer Carima showcased its new DM250 DLP 3D printer at formnext 2016. The new 3D printer, which is being heralded as the next generation of Carima's Master EV, is part of the company's DM series of 3D printers. More

Tiertime releases new and improved UP BOX+ desktop 3D printer

Nov.25, 2016 - Beijing Tiertime Technology Co. Ltd. recently announced a number of exciting upgrades to their flagship product, the UP BOX desktop 3D printer, in one of their newest 3D printer models, the UP BOX+. More

New BigRep Studio and Tech 3D printers available for pre-order

Nov.24, 2016 - Berlin-based company BigRep made two big announcements at formnext 2016: it unveiled its BigRep Studio 3D printer, designed for corporate and educational environments, and introduced the BigRep Tech, the product of a partnership with Kuhling&Kuhling. More

InssTek debuts MX-Mini, first 'DED' desktop metal 3D printer

Nov.24, 2016 - South Korean 3D printer manufacturer InssTek unveiled its new MX-Mini 3D printer at formnext 2016 last week. The new 3D printer is said to be the first Directed Energy Deposition (DED) desktop metal 3D printer. More

Autodesk is 3D printing stainless steel with giant robotic arms

Nov.24, 2016 - Autodesk's Pier 9 in San Fransisco is jam packed with future looking technologies. Popular vlogger Tom Scott paid them a visit to check out their up-and-coming 3D printing robotic arm that is being developed to 3D print using stainless steel. More

$250 YeeHaw 3D printer for kids hits IndieGogo just in time for the holidays

Nov.23, 2016 - Chinese company YeeHaw3D has launched its new $250, kid-friendly 3D printer through an IndieGogo crowdfunding campaign. The printer, which bears an unmistakeable likeness to Xiaomi's recently leaked 3D printer photos, is reportedly ready to be shipped to backers. More

Maker demonstrates that smartphone resin 3D printers, like the ONO, can actually work

Nov.23, 2016 - After a very successful Kickstarter campaign for the $99 ONO smartphone based 3D printer, many skeptics have wondered if the technology even works. A 3D print enthusiast recently demonstrated that it certainly can. More

Scientists have developed a zero-gravity metal 3D printer for space

Nov.22, 2016 - A team of scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a metal 3D printer that can work in zero gravity. The innovative 3D printer was recently tested at the European Space Agency (ESA) facilities in the 'vomit comet' zero gravity simulation.' More

Cincinnati Inc, NVBOTS introduce SAAM 3D printing system to complement BAAM

Nov.17, 2016 - Cincinnati Incorporated (CI) and New Valence Robotics (NVBOTS) have just launched their new SAAM industrial 3D printer at FabTech 2016. SAAM, which stands for "Small Area Additive Manufacturing," was created to complement CI's established and popular BAAM system. More

Markforged releases $3,500 Onyx One 3D printer for carbon fiber parts

Nov.17, 2016 - Markforged, a manufacturer of 3D printers and printing materials, has today announced the North American release of the Onyx One, a 3D printer designed to print black carbon composite parts. The Onyx One, optimized for the production of end-use parts, will retail for $3,500. More

Illuminate DLP 3D printer hits Kickstarter running with affordable 2K resolution

Nov.17, 2016 - DLP 3D printing is fast becoming a popular contender in crowdfunding for 3D printers. A new low cost, high resolution unit called D2K Illuminate is hoping to make waves with its innovative LCD based DLP print process. More

EnvisionTEC debuts affordable new industrial 3D printer Vector Hi-Res 3SP with 60 µm resolution

Nov.15, 2016 - 3D Printers and materials provider EnvisionTEC today debuts the Vector Hi-Res 3SP at Formnext. The Vector Hi-Res 3SP has a large build envelope of 300 x 175 x 200 mm (11.8 x 6.9 x 7.9 in.) and offers outstanding resolution of 0.002' or 60 µm in the X and Y planes. More

A Togolese man has built a functioning 3D printer entirely from electronic waste

Nov.14, 2016 - Afate Gnikou, a Togolese inventor, has built a functioning 3D printer made entirely from electronic waste from nearby landfills. With his innovative 3D printer, Gnikou is hoping to produce custom prostheses for his local community and teach young generations about 3D printing. More

Vormvrij's new LUTUM 3 ceramic 3D printer promises dual-material printing in all environments

Nov.14, 2016 - Netherlands-based ceramic 3D printing specialist Vormvrij has announced the release of the LUTUM 3, its latest clay-extruding 3D printer. Prices are not yet available, but the company is aiming for a March 2017 release date. More

Leaked photos suggest Xiaomi Inc. will soon release its first 3D printer

Nov.14, 2016 - Leaked photos of an unreleased desktop 3D printer seem to suggest that Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. will soon be venturing into the 3D printing industry. The 3D printer would mark the company's first ever 3D printing product. More

Sisma sets sights on mass production 3D printing with large volume mysint300 metal 3D printer

Nov.11, 2016 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sisma is set to unveil the large volume mysint300 metal 3D printer at formnext, featuring a clever unpacking and recoating system to make production of small and medium-sized batches viable. More

Sub-$1000 MORPHEUS Delta LIPS resin 3D printer now available through kickstarter

Nov.10, 2016 - South Korea-based Team Owl Works has released a new, improved, and even cheaper model of its LIPS resin 3D printer. The new 3D printer, the MORPHEUS Delta, is currently being featured through a Kickstarter campaign. More

OR Laser brings metal 3D printing to SME with ORLAS Creator

Nov.10, 2016 - German laser developers OR Laser is working to bring metal 3D printing to designers and developers at small and medium-sized businesses using the desktop-sized ORLAS Creator metal 3D printer. More

Kuhling&Kuhling to debut two FFF 3D printers at formnext 2016

Nov.7, 2016 - German 3D printing specialist K'hling&K'hling will showcase two new 3D printers at the formnext trade show, which takes place November 15-18 in Frankfurt, Germany. The VP75 Additive Manufacturing System is a large-scale production unit, and the HT500.2 3D Printer a smaller prototyping machine. More

$99 palm-sized PocketMaker 3D printer launches on Indiegogo

Nov.4, 2016 - A team of Chinese students has just launched a crowdfunding campaign for the palm-sized PocketMaker 3D printer, a portable and very accessible 99 dollar 3D printer that puts 3D printing at the fingertips of users of all ages. More

Ability3D brings metal 3D printing to your desktop with 888 3D printer and milling hybrid

Nov.4, 2016 - While most metal 3D printers in the world are room-filling industrial machines that cost as much as a house, Ability3D is working on a desktop alternative called the 888 3D printer, which combines welding and milling principles to 3D print accurate metal parts. More

Adira unveils world's first Tiled Laser Melting metal 3D printer with biggest ever build volume

Nov.3, 2016 - Portuguese machine tool manufacturer Adira is overcoming size restrictions with the world's first large-scale Tiled Laser Melting metal 3D printer, a hybrid 3D printer that doubles as a metal sheet laser cutter. More

Large Format Reveal3D Printer able to make multiple parts at once launches on Kickstarter

Nov.3, 2016 - Crowdfunding has been responsible for launching several of the prominent 3D printer startups into bigger and better things. YNG LLC, a young 3D printer startup is hoping to continue that trend with their multi-material, large format Reveal3D Printer. More

XJet set to reveal world's first direct metal inkjet 3D printer

Nov.1, 2016 - XJet is set to demonstrate its breakthrough metal 3D printer next month at the formnext 2016 trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. The new system uses a direct metal inkjet system, a world first, and could cut the cost and time required for advanced metal printing. More

Airwolf 3D releases 20" tall and rugged AXIOM 20 industrial desktop 3D printer

Nov.1, 2016 - Costa Mesa, CA based 3D printer manufacturer Airwolf 3D has just released its newest product, the AXIOM 20 industrial desktop 3D printer. Described by the company as 'ultra-tall' and 'rugged', the new additive manufacturing system is the latest member of Airwolf 3D's AXIOM 3D printer line. More

Duoba Tech launches 2 meter tall carbon fiber 3D printer in sub-$30,000 range

Nov.1, 2016 - Called the DB-F01 3D printer, this two-meter tall machine by Beijing Douba Science and Technology 3D prints up to 4 kg of materials per hour and is perfectly suitable for the production of load-bearing, high quality functional objects. More

Fraunhofer ILT, GoetheLab to showcase $36k SLM 3D printer aimed at SMEs

Oct.29, 2016 - The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology and Fachhochschule Aachen's GoetheLab will showcase a new 3D printer at next month's formnext 2016 trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. The collaboratively made selective laser melting (SLM) machine will cost around '30,000 ($36,000). More

SpiderBot announces ABSolute 2 3D printer capable of printing at a blistering 500°C

Oct.27, 2016 - French based SpiderBot has recently announced a reverse delta 3D printer capable of producing large format ABS prints without risk of cracking or warping thanks to its 90'C heated chamber and impressive 500°C extruder. More

US Marines test Invent3D printer in the field

Oct.27, 2016 - The US Marines are testing 3D printing in the field and the potential is obvious, this is a factory they can take with them to the world's most hostile environments. More

Microlay unveils high resolution DLP based DentalFab 3D printer

Oct.26, 2016 - Of the industries that have embraced 3D printing over the years, dentistry is often lost in the mix. A newly announced DLP based bio-resin compatible printer called DentalFab hopes to leave its mark. More

Desktop 3D printers drive 14% global 3D printer market growth in first half of 2016

Oct.26, 2016 - The desktop 3D printer market isn't stagnating as much as many feared as IT market research specialist CONTEXT concluded the global 3D printer market grew by 14 percent over the first half of 2016, with desktop 3D printers pushing much of that growth. More

Sterne Elastomere launches SiO-Shaping 1601 silicone 3D printer, targets medical device sector

Oct.25, 2016 - Sterne Elastomers, a silicone materials company based in Cavillon, France, has added a 3D silicone additive manufacturing product, SiO-Shaping 1601 silicone 3D printer, to its portfolio of niche technologies. The 3D printing technology uses silicone that can be 100 percent UV cured at low temperatures. More

Trumpf to unveil Truprint 3000, a new LMF metal 3D printer at Formnext 2016

Oct.19, 2016 - German laser manufacturer Trumpf has announced that it will be expanding its metal 3D printing product portfolio with a new LMF 3D printer, which it unveil at Formnext 2016. More

Ultimaker unveils professional-grade dual-extrusion desktop Ultimaker 3 3D printer

Oct.18, 2016 - Seeking to build on their earlier successes, Ultimaker is back with the dual-extrusion desktop Ultimaker 3 3D printer, featuring dual extrusion options, access to a wide range of materials and unlimited geometric possibilities. More

Meet ONO, the smartphone-powered 3D printer that costs just $99

Oct.18, 2016 - Meet ONO, the smartphone-powered 3D printer that costs just $99. This photopolymer DLP printer works with the visible light from your smartphone and could open up the world of 3D printing to the masses. More

Type A Machines promises multicolor 3D printing via Mosaic Palette multi-filament accessory

Oct.17, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer Type A Machines has teamed with 3D printing technology company Mosaic Manufacturing to integrate the Mosaic Palette, a multi-filament 3D printing accessory, with the Type A Machines Series 1 3D printer. The expected retail price for the Palette is $999. More

Highly anticipated all-metal Trinus 3D printer/laser engraver ready for shipping

Oct.14, 2016 - Kodama's highly anticipated all-metal Trinus 3D printer, the first all-metal 3D printer to dip below the $500 price point and an insane Kickstarter success, is now ready for shipping with all deliveries scheduled before Christmas. More

Ilios Beam 3D printer promises high-quality SLA printing for under $2,700

Oct.13, 2016 - Cypriot 3D printer manufacturer Ilios has launched the Ilios Beam SLA 3D printer, a more affordable version of the Ilios Ray. The 3D printer uses a laser drawing process, can be folded for easy transport, and is available now for €2,386 ($2,634). More

XYZprinting launches $249 da Vinci miniMaker 3D printer for schools

Oct.13, 2016 - Desktop 3D printers have now well and truly reached the sub 250 dollar range, as XYZprinting has just made the da Vinci miniMaker educational 3D printer available, which has been fully optimized for use in classrooms. More

Visionsforge makes SLA 3D printing accessible with $999 Forge 1 3D printer

Oct.12, 2016 - Swiss startup Visionsforge is about to launch a very appealing SLA 3D printer, the Forge 1, which features a price tag of only $999 and an exceptionally large build volume. More

WASP aims to solve global housing shortage with its Maker Economy Starter Kit

Oct.11, 2016 - Italian 3D printing company WASP has introduced the Maker Economy Starter Kit, a shipping container of 3D printing equipment for constructing houses. The kit includes six 3D printing systems, including the Big Delta'and DeltaWASP 3MT 3D printers, as well as tools and raw materials. More

MakeX returns with affordable M-Jewelry DLP 3D printer, ideal for dental & jewelry 3D printing

Oct.10, 2016 - Chinese startup MakeX will seek to relive their Kickstarter success with the M-Jewelry DLP 3D printer, a very high-resolution resin 3D printer that has been purposely designed for jewelry and dental model manufacturing and starts at just 1,999 dollars. More

Adira to launch world's first Tiled Laser Melting metal 3D printer with biggest ever build volume

Oct.10, 2016 - Portuguese machine tool manufacturer Adira is overcoming size restrictions with the world's first large-scale Tiled Laser Melting metal 3D printer, a hybrid 3D printer that doubles as a metal sheet laser cutter. More

BotFactory raises $1M to bring PCB 3D printer to your desktop

Oct.10, 2016 - BotFactory, the New York City-based manufacturer of the Squink Multilayer PCB Printer announced today that is has completed a $1M seed round of financing led by New York Angels. More

3D printing news roundup: Graphene 3D's conductive flexible TPU filament, Toys R Us to stock XYZprinting 3D printers

Oct.8, 2016 - The first week of October was a busy one for 3D printing, with Stratasys and Future Engineers delivering 3D printing contest news, Graphene 3D and Airwolf 3D dropping filament news, and Toys R Us announcing it will stock family-friendly XYZprinting 3D printers. Here's the weekly roundup. More

Mobile 3D printing with a phone and a 3Doodler pen? Yes, we really can

Oct.6, 2016 - A team of researchers has proved we can have basic mobile 3D printing with a mobile phone app and a modified 3Doodler pen. This could be the start of a mobile 3D printing revolution. More

Romanian startup Symme 3D unveils the country's first 3D bioprinter

Oct.6, 2016 - Timisoara, Romania-based tech startup Symme 3D has introduced the country's first ever 3D bioprinter. The new bioprinter was recently installed at Romania's Center for Gene and Cellular Therapies in the Treatment of Cancer (OncoGen). More

Markforged introduces powerful Mark X 3D printer for strong carbon fiber reinforced parts

Oct.4, 2016 - Massachusetts-based 3D printer manufacturer Markforged has just unveiled its latest product: the Mark X 3D printer. The newly launched printer is being marketed as the industry's 'most powerful fiber composite 3D printer' and will retail for the price of $69,000. More

Austrocasa developing RoboVAST construction 3D Printer that prints in clay, concrete mix, ceramics, wood

Sep.30, 2016 - Romanian sustainable construction pioneer Austrocasa has revealed to be working on the RoboVAST 3D printer, which can bring sustainable building materials such as clay, ceramics and recycled waste to home 3D printing. More

Josef Prusa's MK2 set to enter the multi-color 3D printer race with a clever twist

Sep.29, 2016 - Dual extruder 3D printer technology has been around for a while but has always had its fair share of quality control issues. Josef Prusa is using a single extruder solution that he thinks is the way forward with multi-color FDM 3D printing. More

Airworld 3D adds radical direct drive to create the complete dual extruder 3D printer

Sep.28, 2016 - Airwolf 3D has added its new direct drive extrusion system to the AXIOM Dual Extruder 3D printer. Is this the most complete dual extruder 3D printer in its class now? It just might be. More

Mattel postpones release of toy-making ThingMaker 3D printer until fall 2017

Sep.27, 2016 - Mattel has delayed the launch of its ThingMaker 3D printer, which children can use to make custom toys, from fall 2016 until fall 2017. The company says it needs more time to enhance the 'digital functionality' of the 3D printing product. More

Review: Layer One Atom 2.0 Delta 3D printer with swappable laser engraver is worth checking out

Sep.23, 2016 - It seems like a new 3D printer comes out every day. Review sites like Tom's 3D try to make sense of the mess and this time around we focus on the Layer One Atom 2.0 Delta 3D printer. More

Prusa I3 MK2 3D printer updates firmware to allow automatic mesh levelling even on imperfectly built kit machines

Sep.22, 2016 - Josef Prusa and his team have been developing and selling printers for ages now and are always breaking new ground. A new XYZ levelling/orientation firmware update for their MK2 series printer proves this once again. More

Robo C2 and Robo R2 Smart 3D Printers launch on Kickstarter

Sep.21, 2016 - San Diego desktop 3D printing pioneers Robo have returned to their Kickstarter roots with the new Robo C2 and Robo R2 smart 3D printers, which offer unprecedented levels of accessibility through a comprehensive smartphone app. More

MakerBot gets an upgrade: New Replicator+ 3D printer promises bigger and faster 3D prints

Sep.20, 2016 - MakerBot has been quiet, but it's back with a bang. New MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+ 3D printers, software and an ABS-style PLA filament could be the start of the comeback. More

Zhuhai CTC Electronic launches Walnut 18 SLM metal 3D printer and Riverbase 500 industrial SLA 3D printer

Sep.20, 2016 - Zhuhai CTC Electronic, China's leading 3D printer manufacturer, today unveiled two new 3D printers at a press conference in Dongguan, China. The new printers are the Walnut 18 selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printer and Riverbase 500 light-curing (SLA) 3D printer. More

Create Orthotics and Prosthetics launches first all-in-one medical-grade 3D printing system for prosthetics

Sep.19, 2016 - Create Orthotics & Prosthetics have revealed a system where hospitals and doctors can scan a bodypart, send the file and get a print ready version they can make in house. This is the first ever all-in-one medical-grade 3D printer for prosthetics. More

Lightning double-exposure UV DLP 3D printer on Kickstarter for $1,900

Sep.16, 2016 - British startup Lightning 3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its 'Lightning' Double Exposure UV DLP 3D printer. An early bird version of the 3D printer is available for '1,450 ($1,900), and the campaign has a target of '20,000 ($26,500). More

12 high-end 3D printers shaping the future of additive manufacturing

Sep.15, 2016 - The most incredible innovations in 3D printing technology can be found amongst the industry's high-end machines. These are 12 of the most exciting high-end 3D printers shaping the future of additive manufacturing. Featuring Carbon3D, Stratasys, 3D Systems, and more. More

Tecnica's CASA SLS 3D printer patent approved, up to 250 times faster than competing systems

Sep.15, 2016 - Tecnica has just received a patent for a new SLS 3D printing system that is up to 250 times faster than competing systems, and will include it in the CASA desktop SLS 3D printer that will be released in December 2016. More

Ingersoll and ORNL to develop huge WHAM 3D printer with 23 x 10 x 46 ft (7 x 3 x 14 m) build volume

Sep.13, 2016 - Ingersoll and ORNL are about to change the definition of large-scale 3D printing, as they have just announced the development of the record-breaking WHAM 3D printer featuring a 23 x 10 x 46 ft build volume. More

Fryer to integrate Optomec LENS metal 3D printing into affordable 3D hybrid machining centers

Sep.12, 2016 - Optomec, an Albuquerque-based electronics and metal 3D printing company, has made a series of announcements this morning that show how the company is expanding its business as well as its technologies, including teaming up with Fryer Machine Systems to make industrial 3D printing more accessible. More

Russian scientists are creating a ceramic 3D printer with aerospace, defense, and energy applications

Sep.12, 2016 - Scientists from the Tomsk State University in Russia have developed a new method for 3D printing ceramics which could open the doors for the material's usage in the electronics, energy, chemical, and even defense industries. More

Falcon Minerals to acquire 100% of 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D

Sep.9, 2016 - Australian mineral exploration company Falcon Minerals has just announced that it will be acquiring 100% of American 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D, up from a previous deal where it was to acquire 51% of the company's shares. More

Pennsylvania startup Pingo3D to launch $399 Pingo desktop 3D printer via Kickstarter

Sep.8, 2016 - Pingo3D, a startup from Altoona, Pennsylvania, has unveiled the Pingo 3D printer, a $399 machine with a 200 x 200 x 200 mm build volume. The new 3D printer will be the subject of a $20,000 Kickstarter campaign. More

Researchers hack a 3D printer with a smartphone

Sep.7, 2016 - A study has shown you can hack a 3D printer with a smartphone and effectively steal the designs without even breaking into the system. It's a serious security flaw and there will be more. More

Minimalist and high resolution Cetus3D printer hits Kickstarter, starting at an incredible $199

Sep.6, 2016 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Tiertime has just launched a crowdfunding campaign for the minimalist Cetus3D printer, which does away with all unnecessary extras, allows for plenty of customization and is available for as little as $199. More

Can it print at 450mm/s? Thomas Sanladerer puts Dynamo3D OnePro 3D printer to the test with mixed results

Sep.2, 2016 - Large format 3D printing at an affordable price has always a difficult challenge when reliability and speed are all important factors in getting the perfect print out. The Dynamo 3D OnePro hopes it can achieve what others have yet to accomplish. More

WASP to showcase DeltaWASP 3MT ceramic 3D printer capable of printing 1-meter-tall sculptures

Sep.1, 2016 - WASP, the Italian 3D printing company behind the large-scale BigDelta 3D printer, will present the DeltaWASP 3MT 3D printer at the Argill' International Ceramics Festival in Faenza, Italy. The new 3-meter-tall 3D printer can produce sculptures up to one meter tall. More

Thermwood introduces new massive LSAM 3D printers with CNC technology

Sep.1, 2016 - Thermwood Corporation, an Indiana-based manufacturing specialist, has announced a line of LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) 3D printers with CNC capabilities for the production of large to very large reinforced thermoplastic composite parts. The machines use a two-step, near-net-shape production process. More

Introducing 3D Doodler PRO: the professional 3D printing pen that draws with wood, metal and nylon

Sep.1, 2016 - 3Doodler, the makers of the world's very first 3D printing pen, have just announced the launch of their latest product: the 3Doodler Pro. The Pro, which marks the fifth product in the company's 3D printing pen series is geared towards creative professionals who want to utilize a more advanced 3D printing pen. More

Recycling in space Tethers Unlimited to test plastic grinding 3D printing system aboard the ISS

Aug.31, 2016 - Washington-based Tethers Unlimited is working to bring recycling to astronauts in space, and will test a plastic recycling and 3D printing system aboard the ISS in early 2017. More

MERKE IV Titanium 3D printer farm to produce parts up to 75% cheaper than currently available

Aug.31, 2016 - With a growing demand for production ready metal 3D printed parts it's no wonder internationally established institutes are backing the technology. The MERKE IV Titanium based 3D printer is set to arrive for production purposes within the next month. More

EOS quadruples productivity with their biggest and fastest M 400-4 DMLS metal 3D printer

Aug.30, 2016 - Direct metal laser sintering 3D printing pioneer EOS will debut their EOS M 400-4 at the IMTS show in Chicago in September, their biggest and fastest metal 3D printer to date that even quadruples productivity thanks to four independent lasers. More

Professor Taekyeom Lee 3D prints stunning typography with self build ceramic delta 3D printer

Aug.24, 2016 - With his DIY ceramic delta 3D printer that is producing gorgeous typographic art, artist and professor Taekyeom Lee is proving that ceramic can be brought to RepRap-based open source 3D printing as well. More

Stratasys debuts Infinite-Build and Robotic Composite 3D printers, partnerships with Boeing and Ford

Aug.24, 2016 - Stratasys is clearly preparing for the next phase in industrial 3D printing, illustrated by two new demonstrator 3D printing systems that enable infinite manufacturing and the 3D printing of unprecedented geometries. More

VormVrij's LUTUM clay 3D printers upgraded for superior resolution and food 3D printing options

Aug.23, 2016 - Dutch ceramic 3D printing pioneers VormVrij 3D have just unveiled the second generation of their LUTUM clay 3D printer range, featuring upgraded hardware for superior resolution and even food 3D printing options. More

Japan seeks to make custom manufacturing as cheap as mass production with new industrial 3D printer

Aug.22, 2016 - A team of engineerings from the Tokyo, Japan-based Technology Research Association for Future Additive Manufacturing are developing a 3D printer to be used specifically for making industrial molds. The new machine is reported to print at a rate of 100,000cc per hour and is expected to make custom industrial manufacturing more viable than ever. More

Chinese students launch crowdfunding campaign for $165 VAY ceramic 3D printing kit

Aug.22, 2016 - A team of Chinese students from Vision 3D Studio is challenging ceramic 3D printer manufacturers with the VAY ceramic 3D printing kit, which costs as little as 1099 RMB ($165 USD) and has just been launched on Chinese crowdfunding platform Dreamore. More

$499 M3D Pro 3D printer smashes $100,000 goal just hours after Kickstarter launch

Aug.17, 2016 - Consumer 3D printer manufacturer M3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its M3D Pro FDM 3D printer, reaching the $100k target in just two days. The new printer boasts a heated print bed, a build volume of 7 x 7 x 7.5 inches, and a minimum layer height of 25 microns. More

Optomec's 'breakthrough' Aerosol Jet 3D printer can print complex electronics at micron resolution

Aug.17, 2016 - The ability to 3D print in the realm of the microscopic is just as important as printing big things. 3D printing firm Optomec has developed a way to 3D print down to the 100 nanometer level directly onto electronic components. More

Daniel de Bruin's analog 3D printer uses gravity and weights to 3D print beautiful objects

Aug.12, 2016 - Dutch product designer Daniel de Bruin has brought 3D printing back to the artisanal realm with the world's first zero-electricity 3D printer, which relies on the user's own kinetic energy to 3D print. More

NASA-commissioned 3D food printer will now create on-demand pizzas at concerts and sporting events

Aug.10, 2016 - A 3D printer that was originally funded by NASA for astronauts to use in space will instead be used to 3D print pizza at public events. After having its NASA grant axed, the Texas researchers behind the 3D printer formed BeeHex, a company that will use the machine in commercial environments. More

North Korea unveils a new 3D printer that can make bones for surgery and dentistry

Aug.10, 2016 - According to recent footage from the Korean Central Television (KCTV) North Korea seems to have developed a 3D printer with applications in cosmetic surgery and dentistry. The footage marks the first time a functioning 3D printer has been shown on North Korean media. More

Deltabots releases PotterBot V4.5 ceramic 3D printer with 5,500 ml extruder

Aug.9, 2016 - Ceramic 3D printing specialist Deltabots has released the latest 3D printer in its line of 3D PotterBot machines. The $7,800 3D PotterBot V4.5 uses DC servo motors and features a large build envelope and high-volume 5,500 ml extruder. More

Ion Core scales up smart 3D printing with huge industrial-grade Zinter Pro II 3D printer

Aug.8, 2016 - UK-based Ion Core Technology is working hard to scale up smart 3D printing for professional environments with the Zinter Pro II 3D printer, featuring a huge build platform and a fantastic resolution. More

3D printed diamond jewelry could become reality as Lockheed Martin patents futuristic 3D printer

Aug.5, 2016 - US aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has filed a patent for a new kind of 3D printer that could purportedly print objects of virtually any shape out of synthetic diamonds. The machinery would be primarily used to develop items such as drill bits, but could also be used to make customized jewelry. More

Study 3D printing from the inside out with 3D printed educational ULIO 3D printer

Aug.5, 2016 - With the forthcoming ULIO 3D printed 3D printer, which is set to hit Indiegogo next week, students can learn everything about the 3D printing process by building and assembling their very own 3D printer in their classroom. More

Team behind Tattoo 3D printer use industrial robot to Tattoo with even more precision

Aug.5, 2016 - When Charles Hull invented 3D printing in the early 1980s, the idea of tattooing someone with his invention probably hadn't crossed his mind. Fast forward to today, a team of French designers have done just that and more. More

Leapfrog's new Bolt 3D Printer doubles your print speeds with innovative dual-extruder system

Aug.2, 2016 - With so many 3D printers on the market today it's difficult to decide what's best for you. Leapfrog's new Bolt 3D printer is attempting to make that decision easier with a unit packed with all the bells and whistles you can hope for. More

Columbia scientists are developing a 3D food printer that can cook your food

Aug.1, 2016 - While we can try 3D printed foods at a limited number of restaurants, 3D printing has yet to take off within people's home kitchens and has remained relatively niche. A team of researchers and engineers from Columbia University are hoping to change all that by developing a functional home food 3D printer that can print and cook food. More

Blue Eagle Labs returns with new affordable and large volume Metal Delta 3D printer kit

Aug.1, 2016 - Blue Eagle Labs is aiming to repeat their huge 2013 Kickstarter success with their new Metal Delta 3D printer kit, a powerful, all-metal and very affordable desktop 3D printer that can be customized with numerous intriguing upgrades. More

IDC: Japan's 3D printing market worth 34.5 billion yen in 2015 despite decreasing 3D printer sales

Jul.29, 2016 - As a new study by the Japanese branch of The International Data Corporation (IDC) reveals, the Japanese 3D printer market is growing steadily and could double in value between 2015 and 2020, despite decreasing 3D printer sales. More

This brick-laying 3D printer robot can build a house four times faster than a human bricklayer

Jul.28, 2016 - Australian company Fastbrick Robotics is developing a brick-laying 3D printer robot capable of laying up to 1,000 bricks in an hour. The robot, the Hadrian X, is expected to hit the Australian market within the next year. More

ORD Solutions’ RoVa4D Full Color Blender 3D Printer immediate success on Kickstarter

Jul.27, 2016 - Canadian 3D printer developers ORD Solutions is bring unparalleled multi-color 3D printing options to your desktop with the RoVa4D 3D Printer, which blends just five filaments into any other color you desire. More

LCD/LED based uTopiaPrinter widens the door to low-cost DIY SLA 3D printing

Jul.27, 2016 - With a DIY printer market full with filament based printers, it's a nice change of pace to see the uTopiaPrinter, a low-cost LCD/UV LED based SLA option, make its way further along through its development cycle. More

Revolutionary Chinese all-in-one casting and forging metal 3D printer used for stealth jet fighters

Jul.25, 2016 - The paradigm-shifting all-in one Micro Forging & Casting Sync Composite Device 3D printer is being used to produce critical parts for China's fifth generation fighter jets, including the stealthy Chengdu J-20 and the Shenyang J-31. More

EU meeting identifies 3D printing as key technology for economic growth

Jul.20, 2016 - The Informal Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Competitiveness, an event organized as part of the Slovak presidency of the EU Council in Bratislava, has recognized 3D printing as a key technology in the digital economy and discussed, among other topics, quality standards in the industry. More

Rize steps out of shadows with completely post-processing free Rize One industrial 3D printer

Jul.20, 2016 - Boston-based startup Rize has just unveiled the Rize One 3D printer, the first industrial 3D printer that doesn't need any post-processing work at all. More

Kickstarter for Versa3D all-in-one 3D printer, CNC mill, laser cutter launches today

Jul.18, 2016 - CreateAll, a 3D printing startup based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is today launching a Kickstarter campaign for Versa3D, an easy-to-use desktop fabrication machine with 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting capabilities. Early bird backers can secure the complete version of the machine for $3,499. More

Gigantic The Box 3D printer revealed with 2.5 m3 build volume, 1200 mm/sec 3D print speeds

Jul.18, 2016 - Swedish startup BLB Industries is challenging FDM 3D printing conventions with its new The Box 3D printer prototype, one of the largest and fastest 3D printers in the world with a build size of 1500x1100x1500 mm and an extrusion speed of up to 6 kg per hour. More

Global 3D printing market up +9% in Q1’16, expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2020

Jul.18, 2016 - CONTEXT has just published its latest figures for the global 3D printing industry, which comprises of of 3D printers, materials, and services. Their report, which forecasts a growth in the overall industry from $4.1 billion in 2015 to $18.4 billion in 2020, also indicates a rise in 3D printer shipments of +9% in Quarter 1 2016 since last year. More

New LOCOOP Y 3D printer brings highly reliable Original Delta tech to your desktop

Jul.15, 2016 - Korean engineers are bringing the highly reliable Original Delta technology, which is widely used in industrial production, to 3D printing with their new LOCOOP Y 3D printer which has just launched on Indiegogo. More

The Renegade 3D-printing pen turns recycled plastic bottles and bags into art

Jul.14, 2016 - A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for a new 3D printing pen that has the potential to put your mind at ease in regards to wasted plastic filaments. The new pen, called Renegade, has been designed to extrude melted plastic, just like other 3D printing pens, but rather than use store bought filaments, it uses plastic bottles, bags, and files. More

Russia's Ural Federal University demonstrates 3D printing robot, announces partnerships in China

Jul.13, 2016 - The Ural Federal University, based in Yekaterinburg, Russia, has demonstrated a robotic 3D printing'machine at Innoprom 2016, a trade show taking place in Yekaterinburg. The university has also signed two agreements to develop additive manufacturing technology with Chinese partners. More

Rosatom unveils Russia's first domestic metal 3D printing system

Jul.13, 2016 - Russian State Corporation Rosatom has just unveiled the nation's first domestic metal 3D printing system. The additive manufacturing machine was presented at International Industrial Trade Fair Innoprom 2016, which is being hosted in Yekaterinburg, Russia. More

XYZprinting's $549.95 da Vinci Jr 1.0 3-in-1 3D printer & $49.95 da Vinci 3D pen now available

Jul.13, 2016 - Taiwanese accessible 3D printer specialists XYZprinting have just made two new entry-level making tools available, the multipurpose 3-in-1 3D printer, 3D scanner and laser engraver, and the da Vinci 3D pen, which should make 3D printing more accessible and open than ever before. More

Casio is developing a 2.5D printer for 3D printing braille and tactile patterns onto paper

Jul.11, 2016 - Japanese electronics company Casio is developing what they call 2.5D printing technology. The 2.5D printer is capable of embossing paper using a novel heat-reliant process and could be used to print tactile and dynamic learning documents for the visually impaired. More

OMNI3D's Factory 2.0 industrial FFF 3D printer now available

Jul.5, 2016 - OMNI3D, a Polish manufacturer of 3D printers, has launched its latest model: the Factory 2.0 Production System. The €22,900 printer, showcased last month at the Innovations Technologies Machines fair in Poznan, promises operating costs 'up to 5 times lower' than other industrial solutions. More

Big, bigger biggest: huge 3D printers in action at Additive Manufacturing Europe in Amsterdam

Jul.4, 2016 - Additive Manufacturing Europe 2016 was home to a remarkable number of very large-scale or tall 3D printers, big enough to 3D print furniture, architectural models or even full-sized 3D selfies, and 3ders.org looked at the biggest of them. More

BAE Systems reveals plans for Chemputer 3D printer that chemically grows military drones

Jul.4, 2016 - British defense contractor BAE Systems has revealed that they are developing a Chemputer 3D printer with University of Glasgow researchers, which could be used to chemically grow bespoke military drones in laboratories. More

New and improved Indmatec PEEK 3D printer coming in January 2017

Jul.1, 2016 - Indmatec's German pioneers of the industrial-strength PEEK filament revealed a prototype of a new Indmatec PEEK 3D printer at Additive Manufacturing Europe in Amsterdam, which should make the 3D printing of PEEK easier than ever before. More

3DPandoras multi-color gypsum 3D printer now available in Europe through 3Dee

Jul.1, 2016 - Belgian 3D printing service providers 3Dee has begun distributing the Taiwanese 3DPandoras multi-color gypsum 3D printer in Europe, a multi-color gypsum 3D printer that is far more cost-effective than competitive models. More

TRUMPF steals show with TruPrint 1000 metal 3D printer in Amsterdam

Jul.1, 2016 - German engineering specialists TRUMPF stole the show at Additive Manufacturing Europe 2016 in Amsterdam this week with their TruPrint 1000, a new industrial-grade metal 3D printer that relies on laser metal fusion technology. More

Pollen’s ‘Pam’ multi-material pellet 3D printer offers 40 μm precision for €8,000

Jun.30, 2016 - Pollen, a French additive manufacturing startup, has unveiled Pam, its multi-material delta 3D printer which uses pellets instead of traditional filament spools. The 3D printer, which has a resolution of up to 40 μm, is available for preorder at €8,000 ($9,000). More

Aether 1 $9,000 3D Bio-Printer impresses with beautiful time-lapse video demonstration

Jun.30, 2016 - 3D bio-printing will almost certainly have a big role to plan as the technology matures. The Aether 1 sub-$9,000 3D Printer showcases what it is capable of in an early beta-unit demonstration video. More

The most interesting 3D printers introduced at Additive Manufacturing Europe 2016

Jun.30, 2016 - Several of the most anticipated desktop 3D printers were present Additive Manufacturing Europe 2016, including the Zortrax M300, the Leapfrog Bolt and the Sharebot Voyager Warp DLP 3D printer. More

XYZprinting announces $229 da Vinci miniMaker designed for schools and education

Jun.29, 2016 - 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting announced today the company's first education-focused 3D printer, the da Vinci miniMaker, a beginner-friendly 3D printer designed for STEAM education. More

WACKER to unveil world's first industrial silicone 3D printer at K 2016 Trade Fair in October

Jun.28, 2016 - German chemical company WACKER has just announced that they will be unveiling the world's first industrial silicone 3D printer at the K 2016 Trade Fair in D'sseldorf in October. More

Zortrax reveals bigger and better M300 3D printer in Amsterdam

Jun.28, 2016 - Zortrax has just unveiled the M300 3D printer at Additive Manufacturing Europe 2016 Expo in Amsterdam, the larger and improved successor to the critically acclaimed M200 3D printer. More

Sharebot launches Voyager Warp jewelry DLP 3D Printer, '8-times faster 3D Printing'

Jun.28, 2016 - Italian based Sharebot is expanding its 3D printer repertoire once again with today's announcement of the lightning quick Voyager Warp castable resin jewelry focused DLP 3D printer. More

Ricoh makes metal injection molding obsolete with new highly efficient metal 3D printer

Jun.24, 2016 - At the Design & Manufacturing Solutions Exhibition in Tokyo, Japanese technology developer Ricoh unveiled a new metal 3D printer that is comparable to metal injection molding, but far more efficient in its material use. More

OESH Shoes to develop pellet-based shoe 3D printers with National Science Foundation grant

Jun.24, 2016 - 3D printed footwear pioneer OESH Shoes has just received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop low-cost pellet-based 3D printers that can be used for large-scale footwear production. More

Italian company purchases massive concrete 3D Printers 1063 from Swiss manufacturer Imprimere AG

Jun.24, 2016 - For 3D printing to really take off across the board, some of the more out-there advancements in the technology need to gain commercial traction. The sale of two massive 1063 concrete 3D printers by Swiss company Imprimere AG is a great start. More

M3D targets advanced users with $500 M3D Pro 3D printer, just unveiled at CE Week 2016

Jun.21, 2016 - M3D is following up on their Micro's budget 3D printing success with the M3D Pro 3D printer, featuring more advanced properties for experienced users while staying accessible and competitively priced. More

The next step in self-replicating 3D printers? Dollo 3D claims to be 'more printable' than a RepRap

Jun.20, 2016 - Father-and-son 3D printing startup Dollo 3D has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Dollo 3D printer, a self-replicating machine that uses fewer off-the-shelf components than a RepRap. For $250, backers can secure all the necessary electronics to build their own. More

Alex Le Roux 3D prints livable concrete structure 'Tiny House' in just 24 hours

Jun.20, 2016 - Concrete 3D printing developer Alex Le Roux has just completed the first 3D printed livable structure in the US, using his custom V2 Vesta 3D printer. More

17-year old gives away DIY instructions for working low-cost SLS 3D printer

Jun.18, 2016 - Out of all the 3D print technologies, SLS is the one that has yet to reliably breach the low-cost market place. A 17 year old instructables user is helping to change that with his very own sub-$1000 SLS 3D printer More

MiiCraft reveals details of large volume MiiCraft 125 series DLP 3D printer

Jun.17, 2016 - Taiwanese DLP 3D printer developer MiiCraft has just released the MiiCraft 125 series 3D printer, a high-resolution 3D printer with a large build volume that is open to any type of third party resins. More

Zhuhai CTC Electronic teams with ROKIT Korea to jointly develop desktop SLA 3D bio-printer

Jun.15, 2016 - Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd (CTC), a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, has signed a technical cooperation agreement with ROKIT, South Korea's largest 3D printing enterprise, to jointly develop a next-generation desktop SLA 3D bio-printer that will use CTC Electronic's RiverOS operating system. More

Maker's Tool Works unveils US made industrial-grade MTW Create 3D Printer

Jun.15, 2016 - American fabrications supply company Maker's Tool Works has just released its latest product: the MTW Create industrial-grade 3D printer. The 3D printer, which can be bought either fully assembled or as a DIY kit, offers a number of upgrades from MTW's previous machines. More

Cosine Additive to develop ultrafast large-scale AM1 3D printer in partnership with ORNL

Jun.15, 2016 - Cosine Additive LLC, the 3D printer manufacturer behind the Additive Manufacturing 1 (AM1) 3D printer, has partnered with the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to further develop the AM1's innovative additive manufacturing platform. More

IDC forecasts U.S. 3D printer shipments to grow at CAGR of over 16% by 2020

Jun.13, 2016 - The IDC's latest report details the growth and expected growth of U.S. 3D printer shipments. According to the report, 3D printer shipments within the United States are expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% from now until 2020. More

Russian team to launch carbon-reinforced 3D printer for satellite parts on ISS

Jun.13, 2016 - A joint team of Russian researchers from the Skolkovo Foundation and Moscow Polytechnic University are developing a 3D printer for use on the ISS. The 3D printer will be capable of printing with carbon fiber reinforced plastic, for stronger more durable parts. More

Choc Edge announces Wi-Fi and drawing app upgrades for Choc Creator 2.0+ 3D printer

Jun.13, 2016 - The British chocolate 3D printing experts from Choc Edge have just announced Wi-Fi and drawing app upgrades for Choc Creator 2.0+ 3D printer, all designed to make use in kitchens even easier. More

Aldric Negrier launches low-cost steel-framed RGB STEEL 3D printer with color-mixing capacity

Jun.11, 2016 - Portuguese RepRap veteran Aldric Negrier has just launched a DIY kit for the steel-framed RGB STEEL 3D printer with color-mixing capacity, which can be built for less than $400. More

Large-scale 3D printing with paper: Highcon previews Shape 3D machine, set for 2019 release

Jun.10, 2016 - Highcon, an Israeli provider of digital cutting and creasing solutions, has previewed its forthcoming Shape 3D machine at drupa 2016 in D'sseldorf, Germany. The machine, scheduled for release in 2019, will use Rapid Layer Manufacturing Technology to create large-scale '3D printed' paper objects. More

Universe Architecture & BAM unveil 3D BUILDER freeform concrete 3D printer to make 'Endless' house

Jun.9, 2016 - Construction specialists BAM and Universe Architecture have just launched their 3D BUILDER, a freeform construction 3D printer that combines robotic arms with natural building materials, at FabCity in Amsterdam. More

Best 3D Printer 2016: the 3D Printer Buyer's Guide

Jun.8, 2016 - We've rounded up some of the most highly reviewed and most coveted consumer 3D printers in 2016, including sub-$500 models, SLA 3D printers, newcomers and award-winning standbys. More

Make your own clothes with Kniterate, 'the 3D printer for knitwear'

Jun.8, 2016 - London-based startup Kniterate has developed what is being referred to as the '3D printer for knitwear', a technology that will allow consumers to easily and efficiently create their own clothing and textile accessories through a design software and a knitting machine. More

Thirteen Axiom 3D printers intended for schools stolen from Airwolf 3D warehouse

Jun.8, 2016 - Last Sunday, two criminals broke into the Airwolf 3D warehouse in Southern California and stole thirteen Axiom 3D printers that were ready to be shipped to local schools for a summer program aiming to get kids interested in STEM. More

Kudo3D announces its second generation wifi enabled Titan 2 SLA-DLP 3D printer

Jun.8, 2016 - In an effort to keep ahead of the competition 3D printer manufacturer Kudo3D has announced the second generation version of their flagship Titan 2 3D printer. This versions comes fully assembled with wifi enabled browser enabled features that should be enough to keep them in in range for best-in-class. More

Every Hungarian school to get 3D printer within three years through 3DTECH program

Jun.7, 2016 - Hungarian 3D printing initiative 3DTECH in Schools has just teamed up with CrafUnique and Leopoly, and is aiming to bring 3D printing technology to every school in Hungary within the next three years. More

EnvisionTEC launches 'game changer' cDLM tech capable of 3D printing castable jewelry in minutes

Jun.3, 2016 - Just two weeks after launching its SLCOM 1 for 3D printing woven fiber composite parts, EnvisionTEC has today unveiled another patented new breakthrough technology, cDLM or Continuous Digital Light Manufacturing, at the JCK Las Vegas tradeshow.' More

MakerBot look-a-like 3D printer advertised at North Korean trade show

Jun.3, 2016 - It seems like 3D printing has even reached the most secluded place on the planet, as a MakerBot look-a-like 3D printer was recently advertised at a North Korean trade show. More

Canadian company seeking funds to develop Braille friendly 3D printer for the visually impaired

Jun.2, 2016 - 3D printing has been an undeniable boon to the visually impaired community. Now, a small company from Windsor, Ontario is hoping to expand the possibilities of 3D printing for the blind by developing a 3D printer specifically designed for printing braille onto 3D objects. More

MIT researchers develop xPrint, an open-source modular bio and smart material ready printer

Jun.2, 2016 - Machines often have very specific purposes that limit their potential. The modular approach to the xPrint smart-liquid printer being developed at MIT allows for many applications under one umbrella. More

$8,999 Voxel8 Developer's Kit 3D printer now shipping

Jun.1, 2016 - Voxel8, the 3D printing enterprise spearheaded by Harvard professor Jennifer A. Lewis, has started shipping its Developer's Kit 3D printer, with Google ATAP set to be one of the first recipients. The modular 3D printer is, for a limited time only, still available at the pre-order price of $8,999. More

Researchers hack MakerBot 3D printer to develop advanced breast cancer diagnosis methods

Jun.1, 2016 - A recently awarded research grant of $800,000 from the U.S. CDMRP will help a team of researchers from Pitt and Carnegie Mellon universities use a hacked MakerBot 3D printer to improve the diagnosis and surgical treatment decision of breast cancer worldwide. More

nScrypt and NovaCentrix hybrid 3D printer named winner of 2016 Innovations Auditions

May.31, 2016 - nScrypt and NovaCentrix's novel 3D printing system for creating complex electronics has been awarded top prize at this year's RAPID Innovations Auditions competition. More

SugarCUB3D, the food 3D printer that is helping kids learn basic programming

May.30, 2016 - 3D printing technologies have been used in a number of innovative ways to get kids excited about STEM education. Recently, a team of students from the University of Illinois have found another, dare I say delicious, way of teaching kids about 3D printing and basic programming concepts through their Computer Science senior project, SugarCUB3D.' More

INPRO FIRST unveils INCUBE3D Start DLP 3D printer, available for €899

May.29, 2016 - INPRO FIRST has unveiled its first open-source DLP 3D printer, the INCUBE3D Start. The printer, which has a build volume of 140mm x 80mm x 170mm, is available both as a kit (€899 - €1,499) and a finished unit (€1,899, starting August). More

BCN3D Technologies releases open source files for BCN3D Sigma 3D printer

May.27, 2016 - Recently, Barcelona based 3D printer developer BCN3D Technologies decided to further embrace the additive manufacturing open-source philosophy with their latest initiative, Open Source 360º. As part of the initiative, the company has announced that it will share all of its engineering, design, and fabrication information used in the manufacturing of their flagship product, the BCN3D Sigma 3D printer. More

Repurposing Portland Stone Waste with the Novi 3D Printer

May.27, 2016 - Jack Biltcliffe, in collaboration with ASTUDIO and the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust, developed Novi, a 3D printing mechanism designed from the ground up to work with the extrusion of limestone slurry. The project is an effort to repurpose limestone quarry waste. More

Nano Dimension and Accellta partner to create high-speed 3D printer for stem cells

May.25, 2016 - 3D printing electronics company Nano Dimension has partnered with biotech firm Accellta to create a high-speed, high-precision 3D bioprinter for stem cells. The companies have just announced they have successfully lab-tested a proof of concept for the 3D bioprinter, which could have a big impact on the industry. More

Leapfrog XceL 3D printer jumps higher than most with 530 x 500 x 2300mm build area

May.24, 2016 - Leapfrog, a Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer, has launched its XceL 3D printer, a large-format machine with a build area of up to 530 x 500 x 2300mm. The XceL features a closed environment and dual extrusion system, and can be controlled via smartphone. More

Photocentric brings down resin 3D printing costs with LCD-powered Liquid Crystal 3D printer

May.23, 2016 - UK-based Photocentric has developed a new resin 3D printing technology called Daylight Polymer Printing, which uses LCD screens as light sources to keep hardware costs as low as possible. More

Magic Candy Factory 3D printer to make US debut at Dylan's Candy Bar stores this month

May.20, 2016 - Katjes Fassin, the confectionary supplier behind the Magic Candy Factory 3D printer, is bringing its candy-printing box of tricks to American shores. Katjes has teamed up with Dylan's Candy Bar, which will set up the candy 3D printer in select stores this month. Online sales will commence in June. More

Long-awaited Printrbot Simple v2 3D printer now available for pre-order, shipping in July

May.19, 2016 - Printrbot's Brook Drumm has just shared a sneak preview of the forthcoming Printrbot Simple v2 3D printer, which is now available for pre-order with shipping set to start in July. More

EnvisionTEC reveals SLCOM 1 for 3D printing woven fiber composite parts

May.18, 2016 - EnvisionTEC announced the launch of the SLCOM 1 industrial composite 3D printer for industrial manufacturing of composite materials, employing a new patent pending process known as Selective Lamination Composite Object Manufacturing (SLCOM). More

101Hero, world's cheapest 3D printer on Kickstarter for $49

May.18, 2016 - What could be the cheapest 3D printer on the market, the 101Hero, has just launched on Kickstarter. The campaign, which has already reached over 80% of its funding in one day, is offering the 101Hero 3D printer for as little as $49. More

Josef Prusa unveils $699 Original Prusa i3 MK2 3D printer

May.17, 2016 - Prusa Research, the Czech 3D printer manufacturer behind the Prusa line of RepRap 3D printers, has unveiled its latest model: the Original Prusa i3 MK2. The kit is available for preorder at $699, with shipping due to begin May 18. More

HP begins selling Jet Fusion 3D printer, 'ten times faster, half the cost' of current systems

May.17, 2016 - HP, the legal successor of printing giant Hewlett-Packard, today unveiled its first ever 3D printing system, the HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing Solution. The new machine can purportedly create parts up to 10 times faster than current 3D printing systems, and at half the cost. More

High speed, high accuracy Integrator DLP 3D printer by CRAFT3D hits Kickstarter

May.17, 2016 - South Korean-American startup CRAFT3D has just launched their very appealing Integrator DLP 3D printer on Kickstarter, a high-speed SLA-DLP model capable of realizing a 25 micron X and Y resolution. More

Prodways unveils ProMaker P1000, first industrial laser sintering 3D printer at under €100K

May.17, 2016 - Prodways, ProMaker P1000, Groupe Gorgé, industrial laser sintering 3D printer, PA6 laser sintering powder More

Ricoh's first branded high-end 3D printer AM S5500P now available in Europe

May.17, 2016 - Ricoh's first branded high-end 3D printer is available now in Europe. As announced by Ricoh last year, the powerful RICOH AM S5500P 3D printer is capable of working with a wide range of polymers and powders and has been especially designed to manufacture large, highly detailed and functional objects in a single piece. More

Delta force: SeeMeCNC ERIS Delta 3D printer available for $549

May.16, 2016 - SeeMeCNC, a 3D printing startup based in Goshen, Indiana, has announced that its new ERIS Delta 3D printer is in production and available to order in limited quantities. The FFF machine, first seen at CES 2015, is currently available at a reduced price of $549. More

Leapfrog shares sneak preview of forthcoming dual-headed Bolt 3D printer

May.16, 2016 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturers Leapfrog have just shared an exciting sneak preview for the forthcoming Bolt Leapfrog 3D printer, featuring a dual 3D print heads, a very large build space and a custom software platform. More

Sleek XOCO 3D chocolate printer lets you see your chocolate as it prints

May.15, 2016 - Dutch design studio Michiel Cornelissen Ontwerp has developed a concept chocolate 3D printer called the XOCO. The confectionary 3D printer was designed to fit seamlessly and stylishly into kitchen and food spaces. More

Custom-made pasta: Italian cuisine giant Barilla unveils pasta 3D printer

May.11, 2016 - The world's leading pasta producer Barilla has just unveiled their latest prototype of their pasta 3D printer at CIBUS 2016, a cartridge-based machine that can 3D print four unique pasta shapes in just two minutes. More

As simple as Legos: truly user-friendly low-budget Anvil 3D printer hits Kickstarter

May.11, 2016 - The Shanghai-based startup Anvil Electronic Technology has just brought the truly user-friendly and accessible Anvil 3D printer to Kickstarter, complete with automatic filament loading system and design software that is as simple as playing with Legos. More

TU Wien researchers combine laser and DLP tech in new high-viscosity polymer 3D printer

May.10, 2016 - Researchers from the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien) have just revealed an interesting new 3D printing platform that can 3D print high-viscosity polymers with excellent material properties, and that combines the efficiency of DLP 3D printing with laser precision for an optimal resolution. More

MakerBot 3D Printer makes TIME Magazine's list of most influential tech gadgets of all time

May.7, 2016 - 3D printing technology, as represented by the MakerBot Replicator, has made TIME Magazine's list of the most influential gadgets of all time. Yet what this says about the state of consumer 3D printing goes beyond MakerBot alone. More

WNLO unveils China's largest SLM 3D printer for production of metal parts

May.6, 2016 - Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics recently unveiled its large-scale selective laser melting 3D printer. The company has also announced that its breakthrough machine has been certified by the Achievements Identification of Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province. More

Japan's first 5-axis hybrid 3D printer could do away with supports

May.4, 2016 - Japanese company, ENOMOTO Kogyo, has developed what is reported to be Japan's first 5-axis hybrid 3D printer, capable of not only 3D printing objects in many directions, but also CNC milling them for a smooth finish. The hybrid 3D printer has a projected release date for 2017. More

New 3Doodler Create 3D printing pen promises versatility and style for $99

May.3, 2016 - WobbleWorks, the company behind the 3Doodler'3D printing pen, has released its latest and most versatile model: the 3Doodler Create. The new 3D printing pen incorporates 'hundreds of refinements' and replaces the 3Doodler 2.0. More

Finland's Planmeca launches Creo 3D printer for dental professionals

May.3, 2016 - Finnish healthcare firm Planmeca has launched the Planmeca Creo, a DLP 3D printer designed for dental professionals to create custom, high-quality implants, molds and surgical guides. More

Aleph Objects unveils $2,500 LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer

May.3, 2016 - Popular 3D printer manufacturer Aleph Objects has unveiled its latest machine in the LulzBot product line: the LulzBot TAZ 6. The TAZ 6 features a large build volume of 280mm x 280mm x 250mm (11.02' x 11.02' x 9.8') and a layer thickness of 0.05mm - 0.5mm (0.002' - 0.02'). More

Mayku FormBox plastics factory brings mold making to the masses through Kickstarter

May.3, 2016 - British startup Mayku has just launched the FormBox, their first desktop mini factory, which can produce high quality molds of any 3D printed item in a matter of seconds. More

3D printer helps create aBioBot, an open source pipetting robot designed to speed up science

May.1, 2016 - BioTech startup aBioBot has designed a liquid handling robot based on a modified 3D printer that can intelligently automate and adapt lab processes. By eliminating repetition and errors, aBioBot hopes to shorten the time between scientific discoveries. More

Low-cost 3D printer market to generate more than $4B in revenue by 2021, SmarTech predicts

Apr.27, 2016 - According to 3D printing market analysists SmarTech Markets Publishing, the low-cost 3D printer market could generate more than $4 billion in revenue by 2021, with $2.3 billion coming from hardware alone. More

Lenovo moves into Chinese 3D printer market with XiaoXin L20 smart 3D printer

Apr.26, 2016 - Chinese electronics developer Lenovo has just revealed their very own XiaoXin L20 smart 3D printer, signaling their first move into the very competitive Chinese 3D printing market. More

Highly accurate, laser guided industrial robot developed by Spanish researchers

Apr.22, 2016 - A team of scientists from the AITIIP research lab in Zaragoza, Spain have developed a large-scale laser guided industrial robot capable of extreme accuracy. They hope to one day turn the large robotic arm into a large-scale industrial 3D printer. More

Funplay DIY: a make-it-yourself SLA 3D printer for just $1,200, coming soon on indiegogo

Apr.21, 2016 - Taiwanese 3D printer manufacturer 3D Dream Workshop will soon be releasing the Funplay DIY-Crystal, a $1,200 SLA 3D printer kit that lets users adjust the laser strength and exposure time, and works with multiple resin brands. More

Uni Technology targets young kids with accessible MagiTools 3D printer kit

Apr.20, 2016 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturers Uni Technology have just unveiled the MagiTools DIY 3D printer assembly kit, a safe and educational tool specifically developed for children. More

The 'Guided Hand' robot arm can turn your 3D printed pen messes into art

Apr.20, 2016 - For those who are looking to invest in a 3D printing pen, or for those who have struggled to master the precise art of the handheld additive manufacturing device, there is a new technology in development that could be the answer to your 3D printing artistic challenges: the Guided Hand project, created by Yeliz Karadayi. More

China reveals more details of its first zero-gravity 3D printer

Apr.20, 2016 - CIGIT deputy director Duan Xuanming has just revealed a lot more about their successful tests with China's first zero-gravity 3D printer, and argued that it has already laid the foundations for a new space station that is to be built in 2020. More

Sturdy and high volume Polygon Delta 3D Printer to hit Kickstarter for just $500

Apr.19, 2016 - Veteran Pittsburgh maker Billy Zelsnack is set to launch a Kickstarter campaign for his Polygon Delta 3D Printer kit, an excellent sturdy and high volume 3D printer that costs just $500. More

Affordable and fast AVOC 3D printer launches on Indiegogo for as little as $139

Apr.19, 2016 - A Budapest, Hungary-based startup has just announced the AVOC 3D printer: a new, affordable, and fast printing desktop 3D printer. The 3D printer is being crowdfunded through an Indiegogo campaign. More

Roboze launches low-cost PEEK, PEI Roboze One+400 FDM 3D printer

Apr.18, 2016 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze today announced the immediate commercial availability of its Roboze One+400 FDM 3D printer. The low-cost, belt-free machine is compatible with 12 3D printing materials, including PEEK and PEI, and boasts a maximum extrusion temperature of 400'C. More

WASP to release DeltaWASP Pellet 3D Printer capable of making objects up to 1m large

Apr.18, 2016 - For the most part, 3D printers only affordably print objects that can fit in your hand. Italian based 3D printer developer WASP uses a pellet feeding system for their DeltaWASP Pellet 3D Printer to allow for huge prints without breaking the bank. More

Ministry of Supply's 3D knitted Seamless Jacket brings additive manufacturing to menswear

Apr.15, 2016 - Boston based menswear brand, Ministry of Supply, unveiled its most recent garment, a entirely additively manufactured Seamless Jacket. The smart looking piece of apparel was manufactured using a 3D Robotic Knitting process, which allows the garment to be made as one single piece. More

Researchers develop 3D bioprinting system that uses a light projector you can buy from Walmart

Apr.14, 2016 - Researchers from the University of British Columbia have developed a new kind of biological ink which can be used to 3D print human tissue. The newly-developed compound reacts with normal light, as opposed to UV light, making it safer and cheaper than current alternatives. More

ZMorph unveils ZMorph 2.0 SX Multitool 3D Printer, capable of 3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting

Apr.14, 2016 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer ZMorph has announced the release of their brand new model, the ZMorph 2.0 SX Multitool 3D Printer, which combines 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser engraving technologies, along with a number of other new features. More

Brooklyn 3D printer company gCreate updates gMax 1.5+ and 1.5 XT+ 3D printers

Apr.13, 2016 - Brooklyn-based 3D printer manufacturer gCreate has released advanced upgrades for its gMax 1.5+ and gMax 1.5 XT+ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) / Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printers. Upgrades include a 16' x 16' dual zone heated print bed and 'BLTouch' auto-bed leveling sensor. More

Ultimaker 2+ now available in Apple webstores in 19 European countries

Apr.13, 2016 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturers have signed a reselling deal with Apple, which is currently selling the flagship Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer in their webstores for 19 different European already. More

First 3D printing restaurant begins world tour in Venlo, Netherlands

Apr.11, 2016 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturer byFlow is exhibiting its pop-up 3D printing restaurant in Venlo, Netherlands, as it prepares to take the culinary project on a world tour. The restaurant, called 'Food Ink.', was first set up in London. More

3D Systems shows off Figure 4 robotic SLA 3D printing production line SLAbot-2 at AMUG

Apr.6, 2016 - At the ongoing AMUG 3D printing convention in St. Louis, 3D printing pioneers 3D Systems showed off what could be the future of 3D printing production: the SLAbot-2 robotic production line, based on Chuck Hull's Figure 4 3D printing technology. More

ROKIT sheds more light on upcoming Edison Invivo 3D bioprinter, announces multi-material Stealth 300 3D printer

Apr.6, 2016 - South Korean 3D printer manufacturers have just shed more light on their very flexible and low-cost Edison Invivo 3D bioprinter, while also announcing the new multi-material Stealth 300 3D printer which can 3D print up to three different materials using a single nozzle. More

Desktop 3D printer sales up 22%, continue to lead global market as industrial 3D printer shipments drop

Apr.6, 2016 - A recent market report has indicated that worldwide shipments of desktop and industrial 3D printers rose 19% in Q4 2015, with desktop 3D printers accounting for a full 96% of all units shipped. More

Ilios unveils €1989 foldable Ilios Beam SLA 3D printer

Apr.5, 2016 - Cypriot 3D printer manufacturer Ilios has unveiled its new SLA 3D printer: the Ilios Beam. The company is withholding images of the foldable 3D printer, which is available to preorder for €1989, until nearer the shipping date. More

Stratasys' new J750 3D Printer can make multi-material parts in full color & in a single print

Apr.4, 2016 - 3D printing giants Stratasys have just revealed the potentially market-disrupting J750 3D printer, a perfect design tool that is twice as quick as existing Stratasys polyjet 3D printers, can 3D print up to six materials simultaneously and features thousands of multi-color options. More

Handheld 3D printing BioPen can 'draw' human stem cells for cartilage repair

Apr.1, 2016 - The BioPen, a breakthrough 3D printing medical device, allows surgeons to sculpt customized 3D cartilage implants made from live stem cells and a hydrogel bioink, allowing damaged tissue to regenerate directly inside the patient. More

Carbon releases the M1, first commercial CLIP based 3D printer

Apr.1, 2016 - Industrial 3D printing company Carbon (formerly Carbon3D) has just today unveiled its first commercial 3D printer, the M1, along with seven new proprietary resin materials. More

Dremel unveils 2nd generation Idea Builder 3D40 3D printer to boost STEM education

Mar.31, 2016 - Dremel has today unveiled the second generation of its Idea Builder 3D40 plug-and-play 3D printer. Designed specifically for use in the classroom, the Dremel Idea Builder 3D40 includes several key upgrades to help expand STEM and 3D printing education. More

Zhuhai CTC Electronic launches 'Walnut' SLM 3D printer range

Mar.30, 2016 - Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd (CTC), a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, has announced the release of its new 'Walnut' range of selective laser melting (SLM) industry-grade metal 3D printers. The company is the first in China to build a dot-scan 3D operating system without imported components. More

HyVision unveils two new 3D printers: FFF 'Cubicon Single Plus', DLP 'Cubicon Lux'

Mar.30, 2016 - Korean 3D printer manufacturer HyVision has unveiled two new 3D printer models: the Cubicon Single Plus, a Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) industrial grade machine; and the Cubicon Lux, the company's first Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printer. Overseas shipping on both will begin in Q3 2016. More

IDC report shows China's 3D printer market still dominated by foreign companies

Mar.30, 2016 - The IDC has published a report that analyzes the Chinese 3D printer industry and its key players. The report shows that while China's 3D printing market continues to be dominated by foreign brands, its own local vendors and 3D printing companies beginning to catching up. More

Slash LED SLA 3D printer launched on Kickstarter, offers 50x faster print speeds

Mar.30, 2016 - When it comes to 3D printers, speed, volume and cost have always been major obstacles to mass-adoption. The SLASH LED based SLA 3D printer that just launched on Kickstarter addresses it all with new-in-class design innovations. More

DO3D introduces multidirectional 3D printing with MAP technology and SquareWave 3D printer

Mar.29, 2016 - DO3D has announced a patent-pending multidirectional additive manufacturing technology (MAP) that promises to improve 3D printing speeds by 200% or more by 3D printing objects from two directions at the same time. More

Andrew 'Bunnie" Huang tears down Form 2 3D printer, reveals stunning internal craftsmanship

Mar.25, 2016 - Hardware guru Andrew 'Bunnie" Huang has performed a complete teardown of Formlabs' Form 2 SLA 3D printer, detailing his findings in a blog post. Huang carried out a similarly thorough inspection of the Form 1 back in 2013. More

YSoft be3D launches eDee networked 3D printer for education

Mar.22, 2016 - YSoft has unveiled the YSoft be3D eDee 3D printer, a fully automated desktop 3D printer integrated with YSoft SafeQ's print management software that will allow educational institutes to track and manage both 2D and 3D printers across campus networks. More

New Aether 1 3D multi-extruder bioprinter boldly announces its arrival

Mar.21, 2016 - The upcoming Aether 1 3D bioprinter is an low-cost, 8-syringe 3D bioprinter, laser engraver, CNC milling machine, food printer, electronics printer, and more that promises to re-define what users can do with a 3D printer. More

NASA to send second 3D printer into space & set its Cygnus spacecraft on fire

Mar.18, 2016 - Orbital ATK, a NASA commercial provider, will launch its fifth mission to the International Space Station on March 22, bringing with it a second generation portable onboard 3D printer. The Orbital Cygnus spacecraft will then set itself on fire, allowing NASA to observe how fire behaves in space. More

Noura Imprinting Layers Industries launches Iran's first SLM metal 3D printer

Mar.18, 2016 - Noura Imprinting Layers Industries (NILI) has developed and launched the SLM-M100, Iran's first Selective Laser Melting metal 3D printer. More

Dolomite’s Fluidic Factory 3D prints Microfluidic Chips for as little as $1 per piece

Mar.16, 2016 - Dolomite, one of the world's leading companies specializing in the design and manufacturing of microfluidic devices and systems, has just released its latest product: a fluidics 3D printer, capable of easily and affordably manufacturing microfluidic chips. More

The $99 OLO box turns your smartphone into a DLP 3D printer, coming to Kickstarter on March 21st

Mar.16, 2016 - The very eagerly awaited $99 OLO DLP resin 3D printer, which replaces expensive light sources with your smartphone, will finally hit Kickstarter on 21 March. More

Sharebot to unveil large A3 format Sharebot Q 3D printer at MECSPE Fair in Italy

Mar.15, 2016 - Italian 3D printer developers Sharebot have just revealed that they will unveil their newest large A3 format Sharebot Q 3D printer, with magnetically heated print bed, at the MECSPE Fair in Parma, Italy. More

Ouring unveils low-budget 3DTalk MINI and voice-controlled 3DTalk T-Real II 3D printers

Mar.11, 2016 - Chinese 3D printing startup Ouring has just unveiled two interesting machines at the TCT Asia convention, including the low-budget 3DTalk MINI with interchangeable printheads, and the impressive voice-controlled industrial 3DTalk T-Real II 3D printer. More

Autodesk shares tips on speeding up Ember resin 3D printer up to 440mm per hour, or 24x faster

Mar.10, 2016 - With a new tutorial, Autodesk reveals how you can speed up their Ember resin 3D printer up to 440 mm per hour, or 24 times faster than their original printing speed. More

Carima unveils im-j DLP 3D printer with 20,000 hour LED UV light source

Mar.10, 2016 - South Korean 3D printer manufacturer has just unveiled the im-j DLP 3D printer, featuring a LED UV light source that will last for more than 20,000 hours, at the Hong Kong Jewelry Show. More

The PancakeBot is finally market ready and can 3D print a pancake of your face

Mar.9, 2016 - The popular PancakeBot, capable of making pancakes in almost any intricate design or shape (even your face!), is finally market ready and can be ordered online for $299. More

Low cost Scribble 3D printing pen with LED display launches for $49

Mar.8, 2016 - A crowdfunding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter for a new low cost 3D printing pen called the Scribble, which features an LED display and easily fits in your hand. More

All aluminum Trium Delta 3D printer launches on Kickstarter for just €399

Mar.8, 2016 - In response to stripped down budget 3D printers, a trio of Luxembourgian engineers have launched a crowdfunding campaign for the impressive all aluminum Trium Delta 3D printer with a very competitive price tag. More

Electroloom Mini 3D clothing printer creates seamless, wearable fabric in under 20 minutes

Mar.7, 2016 - The Electroloom Mini 3D clothing printer has just been unveiled and is taking 'fast-fashion' to a whole new level. The unique 3D printer can produce flexible and colored fabric from a liquid solution right on your desktop, and in under 20 minutes' time. More

China's first mini metal 3D printer unveiled, capable of 3D printing metal jewelry

Mar.7, 2016 - Beijing-based Yibo3D reached a Chinese milestone yesterday by unveiling the YBRP-140 SLM 3D printer, the first small-scale metal 3D printer from that country and the first in the sub-1 million RMB range. More

The new LumiForge resin 3D printer is a professional upgrade to the LumiPocket LT

Mar.3, 2016 - Though their LumiPocket LT was successfully funded just six months ago, Italian resin 3D printing experts Lumi Industries are already back with a professional upgrade called the LumiForge 3D printer. More

Gizmo 3D's super-fast top down DLP 3D printer launches on Indiegogo

Mar.1, 2016 - Gizmo 3D Printers has launched an Indiegogo campaign for its super fast, top down SLA DLP 3D printer. The Gizmo 3D printer is available in three main size categories, with further build height options available within each category. More

Octave Light R1 aims to bring affordable, industrial-grade DLP 3D printing straight to your desktop

Mar.1, 2016 - The Octave Light R1 is a desktop, top-down DLP 3D printer that offers industrial-grade 25 micrometer resolution and superior manufacturing design. More

Impossible Objects' unique CBAM 3D printing tech seeks to make carbon fiber parts more affordable

Feb.29, 2016 - The fast growing Chicago-based startup Impossible Objects has so much confidence in their unique carbon fiber CBAM 3D printing technology, that they feel it could become a rival to injection molding within a few years from now. More

mUVe 3D's latest fully assembled DLP Pro and Pro+ 3D printers now available for pre-order

Feb.29, 2016 - Low cost resin 3D printer provider mUVe 3D has just opened pre-orders for the DLP Pro and Pro+ 3D printers, two new fully assembled and low cost DLP 3D printing solutions. More

10 of the cheapest 3D printers in 2016

Feb.26, 2016 - As 3D printer price tags continue to drop, we've put together a list of the absolute cheapest 3D printers, all available for under $500. Ranging from DIY kits to plug-and-play to the next-generation of budget buys, these affordable 3D printers are entry-level options that won't break the bank. More

NVbots working on high-speed metal 3D printer 'capable of printing 21 different metals'

Feb.26, 2016 - While metal 3D printing has existed for some time, 3D Printer startup NVbots has been developing a low-cost, high speed metal 3D printer and is now opening its doors with an alpha testing program. More

Tokyo students develop 3D printing pen that can make large, complex architectural structures

Feb.23, 2016 - A group of students from the University of Tokyo have developed a 3D printing pen that can create large and complex architectural structures, and achieves a high level of accuracy thanks to a digital guiding system. More

Rice scientists turn a laser cutter into a SLS 3D printer, 40x cheaper than commercial counterparts

Feb.23, 2016 - Bioengineering researchers from Rice University, Texas, have hacked a commercial-grade CO2 laser cutter, turning the machine into an open-source Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer. 'OpenSLS' costs at least 40 times less than its commercial counterparts. More

Reach 3D, an all-in-one 3D printer kit soon available through Kickstarter for just $249

Feb.18, 2016 - RepRap veteran Nate Rogers has just taken his Reach 3D printer kit to Kickstarter for just 249, which gives users an optimized DIY RepRap machine that can also be transformed into a laser cutter, engraver, plotter and CNC mill. More

ROKIT launches new Edison Invivo 3D bioprinter for tissue engineering research

Feb.18, 2016 - ROKIT, one of the biggest South Korean players in the 3D printing market, has just revealed that they will be releasing the Edison Invivo 3D bioprinter in April, which will be cheaper than competitors and can 3D print a wider range of material options. More

Robot Factory releases free guide to choosing an SLA 3D printer

Feb.16, 2016 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Robot Factory has recently released a series of highly informative and free-to-download documents to inform readers about different aspects of the 3D printing industry. One of the first is a guide to evaluating the common characteristics of SLA 3D printers, and how they might affect the product's performance and price. More

Incredible 3D bioprinter can create transplantable human ear, muscles and bone tissues

Feb.15, 2016 - A team of regenerative medicine scientists from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center has developed a 3D printer capable of printing living tissue structures such as bones and organs. The scientists have so far printed ear, bone, and muscle structures. More

German toymaker Fischertechnik unveils €700 educational DIY 3D printer kit

Feb.15, 2016 - Known for their excellent and educational construction kits, German toy manufacturer Fischertechnik has just unveiled their very own 3D printer DIY assembly kit at the Toy Fair 2016 in Nuremberg. More

Foodjet expands production capacity to 3D print whole meals for the elderly

Feb.15, 2016 - Food 3D printing pioneers Foodjet are working to bring completely 3D printed and nutritious meals to the tables of the elderly with eating disabilities, and have built a new 3D printer to increase their production capacity. More

Teenage Maker shares detailed how-to guide for $200 Edge 3D Printer

Feb.13, 2016 - 3D Printers range in cost from insanely cheap to the ridiculously expensive. A Canadian Maker has just released plans for his impressively featured Edge 3D Printer and it will run you only $200 to make. More

Autodesk and Mattel re-launch ThingMaker as $300 3D printer for kids

Feb.12, 2016 - Mattel has teamed up with Autodesk to revive a hit 'maker' toy from the 1960s as a legitimate, kid-safe 3D printer. The ThingMaker 3D printer and accompanying ThingMaker Design app will encourage kids to get hands-on 3D printing experience all while they play. More

The 20 Biggest 3D Printers in 2016

Feb.10, 2016 - Bigger doesn't always mean better, but when it comes to 3D printing, the ever-growing list of absolutely massive, large-format 3D printing ventures is hard to ignore. We've rounded up the top 20 largest 3D printers currently in development and on the market. More

New ZMorph CNC machine combines ZMorph 2.0 S Hybrid 3D Printer with CNC PRO milling toolhead

Feb.10, 2016 - Polish 3D printer manufacturers ZMorph have just revealed the latest addition to their ZMorph line: the ZMorph CNC milling set, a variation on their 2.0 S Hybrid 3D printer, but then featuring a CNC milling toolhead that can be replaced with a extrusion head. More

3Doodler Start: New 3D printing pen for kids puts comfort & safety first

Feb.9, 2016 - WobbleWorks, Inc., creator of the 3Doodler 3D printing pen, has unveiled a child-friendly version of its popular 3D drawing tool. The 3Doodler Start, marketed to 8-14-year-olds, will retail for $49.99. More

Structo enters new territory with dentistry specific OrthoForm and high-speed OmniForm 3D Printers

Feb.7, 2016 - Singapore based Structo is expanding its 3D printer repertoire into the ever-growing dental and industrial design markets with two new high-speed MSLA 3D printers while at the same time solidifying a software partnership with Materialise. More

Ourobotics releases completely open source Renegade 3D bioprinter

Feb.4, 2016 - 3D bioprinting startup Ourobotics has just introduced their second 'revolution' to the bioprinting industry: an entirely open source 3D bioprinter called the Renegade. Designed to open up 3D bioprinting tech to the educational and biomaking communities, and the free, DIY instructions for this open source 3d bioprinter are now available to download via Ourobotics and 3Ders.org. More

Sindoh reveals new focus on consumers with 3Dwox DP200 3D printer and SolidWorks integration

Feb.3, 2016 - South Korean 3D printer manufacturer Sindoh just revealed that they will be focusing on entry-level consumers with the help of their 3Dwox DP200 3D printer, which will be the first 3D printer to benefit from their integration into SolidWorks 3D design software. More

South Korea's Sentrol showcases its sand-based SS600 SLS 3D printer at Tokyo's 3D Printing 2016

Feb.2, 2016 - With a growing world-wide diversity in both where 3D printers are made and for which application, South Korea's 3D Printing company Sentrol impressed with the release of their SS600 sand-baed SLS 3D Printer at the 3D Printing 2016 Conference in Tokyo. More

CTC Electronics announces Riverbase 500 industrial SLA 3D printer

Feb.2, 2016 - After a very succesful year Zhuhai CTC Electronics is now ready to enter the industrial 3D printing market, and are going to do so with the just-announced formidable Riverbase 500 SLA 3D printer, featuring high-speed laser galvanometer scanning technology. More

MarkForged unveils 40% faster Mark Two carbon fiber 3D printer

Feb.1, 2016 - MarkForged, Inc. today unveiled its Mark Two industrial strength 3D printer, offering a 40% faster fiber printing process, the ability to reinforce features 15X smaller than before, and numerous other improvements. More

Mayku to build desktop factories to help the world make locally again

Feb.1, 2016 - With the assistance of 3D printing, startup Mayku is hoping to produce the tools to manufacture complex products, and further the maker spirit, with a world-wide network of makers. More

Shanghai based Prismlab takes home prestigious IF Design Award for its RP400 SLA 3D Printer

Jan.29, 2016 - As competition picks up in the SLA 3D Printer field, Shanghai based Prismlab hopes the gain some traction with their RP400 3D Printer after winning a prestigious IF Design Award at this year's ceremony. More

Qualup develops professional Delta 3D printer for Maped; expected to launch in mid-2016

Jan.29, 2016 - French 3D printing company Qualup SAS has developed a professional-grade delta 3D printer capable of 3D printing ABS thermoplastics. The 3D printer was commissioned by and developed in collaboration with Maped, and will be launched to the commercial market by mid-2016. More

The REVO rotational 3D print duplicator for mass production coming to Kickstarter later this week

Jan.28, 2016 - Though first revealed way back in November 2014, the very promising rotational REVO 3D print duplicator, which fills 3D printed molds with plastics in a matter of minutes, is now finally ready for a Kickstarter release. More

Slick looking Wifi enabled B-Creative 3D Printer launches on Kickstarter for $599

Jan.28, 2016 - Ease of use and wifi connectivity is being touted above all else by the team behind the slick looking B-Creative 3D Printer being recently launched on Kickstarter. More

David's unique rPrint 3D Printer stands out in both function and form

Jan.28, 2016 - In a world that is oversaturated with low-cost FDM based 3D Printers, David's rPrint 3D Printer stands out in terms of both function and form. David is an Australian university student that has been building a 3D printer for his capstone thesis project for the last 7 - 8 months around the clock. More

Airwolf 3D unveils new AXIOM 2 3D printer with two independently controlled print heads

Jan.28, 2016 - The California-based Airwolf 3D, known for their successful AXIOM 3D printer, have just unveiled the AXIOM 2, featuring two high quality independent print heads perfect for 3D printing two engineering plastics simultaneously. More

Poland based 3DKreator plans Global Expansion with its full-featured Kreator Motion 3D Printer

Jan.27, 2016 - After a successful showing at last year's Euromold conference, Poland based 3DKreator is moving forward with plans to expand their brand globally with the Kreator Motion 3D Printer. More

German RepRap announces second gen open-source X150 3D printer

Jan.27, 2016 - Two years after releasing the successful NEO 3D Printer, German RepRap has launched their second generation entry-level X150 3D Printer. More

Dutch startup Tractus 3D to reveal 3.5 meter tall T3500 3D printer at MECC Maastricht

Jan.26, 2016 - 3D printing startup Tractus 3D has built a large-format, 3.5-meter tall 3D printer that can be customized for various industry-specific needs, including being modified to reach up to 450°C for 3D printing PEEK for medical and even aerospace needs. The large-format 3D printer is also already being used in the fashion and transportation industries. More

Sweetology seeking funds to purchase first 3D chocolate printer for retail use in the U.S.

Jan.23, 2016 - Sweetology, a popular do-it-yourself candy store and bakery in Ladue, Missouri, has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for an in-store, chocolate-printing 3D printer. The campaign has already received over $8,000 of pledges, 40% of its $20,000 target. More

Magicfirm Europe announces their feature-rich 2nd gen ZYYX+ 3D Printer

Jan.22, 2016 - In a very crowded Desktop 3D Printer Market, manufacturers have to pull out all the stops to stay ahead. Magicfirm Europe is hoping to do this with the release of the ZYYX+ 3D Printer by adding sturdier parts, software updates and easy-maintenance features. More

Open source, solar-powered RepRap 3D printer brings 3D printing to developing communities

Jan.18, 2016 - In an attempt to bring the potential of low-cost 3D printing to the far corners of the developing world, the Pearce Research Group at Michigan Tech have developed and shared designs for a low-cost solar-powered delta RepRap 3D printer capable of stable making in outdoor environments. More

New edition of popular Chinese Pancake 3D printer makes pancakes in just 90 seconds

Jan.15, 2016 - Mr. Ran from Chengdu city in the west of China revealed his very own pancake 3D printer. This particular model is capable of completely 3D printing seven or eight different palm-sized pancakes in just ten minutes, making it a very intriguing option. More

Dutch designer launches Project NEXT to develop concrete 3D printer and bio-concrete

Jan.13, 2016 - After the success of his inspiring project EGG, Dutch designer Michiel van der Kley has launched Project NEXT with the ambitious purpose of developing a custom concrete 3D printer that works with bio concrete and can realize hitherto impossible architectural shapes. More

Lunavast's CrafteHbot introduces full-color FMD 3D printing with 2D inkjet printer mod

Jan.11, 2016 - Using the printhead from a color 2D injket printer, the Lunavast CrafteHbot FDM 3D printer is able to dye objects layer by layer throughout the 3D printing process, resulting in finished, full-color 3D printed parts. More

3D Systems shows off SLAbot-1 3D printing robotic arm at CES 2016

Jan.11, 2016 - 3D Systems unveiled its SLAbot-1 3D printing robot at CES 2016. The technology demonstration, not yet a finished product, is able to manipulate an object through every stage of the 3D printing process. More

Ripple Maker, a latte art 3D printer, launches app and is voted favorite at CES

Jan.11, 2016 - Ripples, a Steam CC venture, has not only launched their mobile app, allowing consumers to digitally send images or photos to a Ripple Maker machine at a cafe or restaurant, but has also won the Last Gadget Standing contest at this year's CES. More

Intelligent '3D printing' machine tool optimizes metal manufacturing without human aid

Jan.8, 2016 - A group of researchers from the Kobe University Graduate School of Engineering have created an intelligent prototype machine tool that operates like a 3D printer to manufacture metal components, and can automatically optimize its machining process to speed up manufacturing times while reducing costs. More

Polaroid to enter 3D printing market in 2016 with ModelSmart 250S 3D printer

Jan.7, 2016 - In a shock unveiling at CES in Las Vegas, renowned camera manufacturer Polaroid has announced that they will be entering the 3D printing market in 2016 with their ModelSmart 250S 3D printer: a large scale FDM 3D printer that fits somewhere in the range between professional and hobby models. More

Carbon Robotics brings KATIA, its low-cost and 3D Print ready Modular Robotic Arm to CES

Jan.7, 2016 - Robotic arms have always been beyond the price point for the average consumer. Carbon Robotics is hoping to change that with KATIA, their modular robotic arm that can easily swap between 3D printer, scanner and laser cutter. More

Bonsai Lab launches sub-$500 talking FabPod 3D printer for use in classrooms

Jan.7, 2016 - With educators everywhere finally noticing the advantages of 3D printing technology, Japanese startup Bonsai Lab has responded with a 3D printer perfect for classrooms. Called the FabPod 3D printer, this machine actually talks and takes voice commands to make the whole experience easier. More

ROBO 3D brings new 3D printers, filaments, accessories to CES 2016

Jan.6, 2016 - 3D printing firm Robo 3D has showcased a range of new products at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. These include the sub-$2000 ROBO 3D R2 consumer-level 3D printer and the sub-$1000 ROBO 3D R2 Mini entry-level 3D printer. More

CEL unveils dual-material 3D printing head for Robox 3D printer

Jan.6, 2016 - British 3D printer manufacturer CEL, maker of the Robox 3D printer, today launched its first dual-material 3D printing head. The print head, unveiled today at CES in Las Vegas, enables Robox users to create multicolor, multi-material 3D prints for the first time. More

Mcor launches ARKe, the first full-color desktop 3D printer that uses 2D paper instead of plastic

Jan.6, 2016 - Mcor Technologies has today launched the ARKe, the first-ever full-color, paper-based desktop 3D printer, which uses non-toxic, eco-friendly A4 office paper as the build material rather than extruded plastic. The ARKe has been named a 2016 CES Best of Innovation Awards Honoree in the 3D printing product category. More

Tiertime launches UP Mini 2 desktop 3D printer with touch screen control and wifi connectivity

Jan.6, 2016 - Beijing Tiertime Technology has just announced the launch of the consumer-ready UP Mini 2, the first desktop 3D printer in the UP series with WiFi connectivity and touch screen control. The UP Mini 2 also features enhanced 3D printing capabilities, a portable re-design, and built-in HEPA air filtration. More

LulzBot 3D printers triple Aleph Objects revenue in 2015; new products announced for 2016

Jan.6, 2016 - Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot line of 3D printers, is announcing a a range of new LulzBot 3D printer hardware, filament materials, expanded distribution and updated software following a year of record-breaking growth in 2015. More

New Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D printers include interchangeable nozzles

Jan.5, 2016 - Today at CES 2016, Ultimaker introduced their most advanced 3D printer models, the Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+, which including several key enhancements such as interchangeable nozzles, a powerful gear feeder, and optimized cooling system to allow for faster, more reliable and a more diverse 3D printing projects. More

HP reveals more about their Multi Jet Fusion 3D printer expected in late 2016, more models will follow

Jan.5, 2016 - Since being announced in 2014, HP's Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology was partly shrouded in mystery, but they have just revealed that they achieve their high speed and unprecedented voxel level properties control through a completely unique manufacturing technique. More

XYZprinting brings wide range of new 3D printers to CES 2016, including $269 da Vinci Mini

Jan.5, 2016 - Giving us some idea of what we can expect of XYZprinting over 2016, the Taiwanese market leader have just announced that they will bring eight new 3D printers, including a sub $300 machine, and various accessories and wearables to Las Vegas. More

Global 3D printer market jumps 35% in 2015 thanks to desktop 3D printer sales

Jan.4, 2016 - Market research company CONTEXT has released a new report revealing that worldwide shipments of 3D printers rose 35% through the first three quarters of 2015, and that 95% of those sales were from personal/desktop 3D printers rather than industrial/professional machines. More

3D Systems launches high precision ProX DMP 320 direct metal 3D printer

Jan.4, 2016 - 3D Systems today announced the immediate commercial availability of its ProX' DMP 320 3D printer. A direct metal 3D printer, the ProX DMP 320 promises high precision, high throughput printing, and has been optimized for chemically-pure titanium, stainless steel and nickel super alloy parts. More

Zortrax M200 3D printer sales triple in 2015

Dec.22, 2015 - Polish 3D printer and 3D printing accessory manufacturer Zortrax has announced that total sales for its M200 3D printer have tripled in the past year, according to sales figures for mid-December. The company also predicts visible results by early 2016 for sales on its newest Inventure 3D printer model. More

Chinese desktop 3D printer market to surpass US market in 2016, experts predict

Dec.22, 2015 - A new report by IDC China is arguing that the domestic 3D printing market in China will growth significantly over the coming year. In part thanks to a positive climate create by the government, experts predict that the Chinese market will even overtake the US market in terms of absolute sales. More

MIT researchers hack 3D printer to create single-print hydraulic-powered robots

Dec.21, 2015 - Researchers at MIT have developed a novel method for the 3D printing of hydraulic devices. Their research paper shows how a regular 3D printer can be modified to achieve such ends. More

3D printers on wheels? Addibots autonomous mobile robots to take 3D printing down a new road

Dec.20, 2015 - Harvard graduate Robert Flitsch has launched Addibots (additive manufacturing robots), a startup which will specialize in the development and production of mobile 3D printing robots. More

Ourobotics Revolution: a modular, affordable, 10 material 3D bioprinter

Dec.17, 2015 - Jemma Redmond and Stephen Gray of Ourobotics have developed a low-cost 3D bioprinter that is capable of 3D printing with up to 10 materials in a single structure, with the potential to add even more. More

Indmatec unveils 2nd gen PEEK 3D printer, reveals performance stats of excellent PEEK filament

Dec.16, 2015 - Though Indmatec only brought unveiled their HPP 155 3D printer last summer, their second gen version is already available, featuring superior mechanical properties and the option to manipulate all 3D printing parameters ' making it perfect for other high performance materials aside from PEEK. More

Maker shares fantastic tutorial for DIY 3D printer that costs $50 to build

Dec.15, 2015 - Though most DIY 3D printers require lots of expensive parts to build, a very interesting budget alternative has just appeared on Instructables. Designed by user gigafide, this super cheap 3D printer consists of a bunch of scavenged PC parts and a 3D pen, and can be made for just $50. More

CONTEXT: Metal 3D printer sales up 45% worldwide in Q3 2015

Dec.14, 2015 - Worldwide sales of metal 3D printing machines are up 45% in Q3 2015, while shipments of metal 3D printers have grown 51% compared to the same period last year, according to a new report by market research company CONTEXT. More

Stylish Cubicon 3D printers put 3D prints in the literal and proverbial spotlight

Dec.14, 2015 - The Cubicon range of 3D printers, designed by Korean firm HyVision, is aimed at novices and experts alike, boasting impressive aesthetics and technical specs. HyVision recently unveiled its latest 3D printer in the series. More

Tethon 3D files 3D printer patent for stronger than ever 3D printed ceramics

Dec.11, 2015 - Tethon 3D has filed a patent for a 3D printer design that is technically optimized for ceramic 3D printing, incorporating physical compression into a powder/binder-jet 3D printer for unprecedented strength in 3D printed ceramics and other powder materials. More

Livermore researcher files patent for LAP'SL 3D printer

Dec.11, 2015 - Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineer Bryan Moran has developed a new method for 3D printing known as Large-Area Projection Micro Stereolithography, for which he has has now won yet another coveted award, filed a patent for the 3D printer, and announced further technological improvements for the upcoming second version. More

Titan Robotics brings out bigger and better Atlas 2.0 3D printer

Dec.11, 2015 - Colorado-based Titan Robotics has released the second generation of its large-format 3D printer, the Atlas 2.0, which offers an upgraded build space of 30 x 30 x0 45" and a heated steel enclosure. More

Feature-packed ARC-One 3D Printer hits the ground running on Kickstarter

Dec.8, 2015 - The ARC-One large-format 3D Printer offers all the bells and whistles at a very affordable price. Large build volume, heated platforms, dual-extrusion, multi-material potential all intrigue as this Kickstarter campaign gets underway. More

Curiosity Educational 3D printer up-cycles old hardware and costs just $120

Dec.7, 2015 - The Curiosity eWaste Educational 3D printer, brainchild of entrepreneurial engineer Marc Rogivue, is a 3D printer designed to educate young makers about eWaste, making, and other important matters. Parts for the DIY 3D printer can be sourced for around $120. More

ISS to receive first European space-ready 3D printer as early Christmas gift

Dec.7, 2015 - The first European 3D printer to be used in space, the Portable On-Board Printer 3D or POP3D, is now on its way to the International Space Station after the fifth Cygnus, an Orbital ATK resupply vessel, was successfully launched yesterday by Thales Alenia Space. The 3D printer was developed by Italian engineering firm Altran Italia. More

German RepRap releases 3rd gen X400 PRO industrial 3D printer

Dec.7, 2015 - Industrial 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap has today made available the third generation of its large format FFF 3D printing machine, the X400. The new X400 PRO V3 offers upgrades such as a DD3 dual printer head and low-wear aluminum parts. More

Epson develops world’s first in-office 'paperlab' that recycles and ‘3D prints’ new paper

Dec.4, 2015 - Epson has developed what it believes to be the first compact office papermaking system in the world, the PaperLab, which essentially takes office wastepaper and transforms it into new, useable sheets using a dry process similar to 3D printing technology. More

Apple patent reveals work on its own full color 3D printer

Dec.3, 2015 - A recently published patent application submitted by Apple outlines the company's research into developing a 3D printer capable of full color additive manufacturing. More

New promising AON industrial 3D printer with massive build area hits Kickstarter

Dec.3, 2015 - While most industrial-grade FDM 3D printers are far beyond the reach of regular people, the Canadian-made AON 3D printer complete with ooze-free dual extrusion head and a huge heated build area can now be found on Kickstarter for just $4100. More

Xtant Medical and Montana State University develop bone graft printing 3D printer

Dec.2, 2015 - A collaborative research project between Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. and student engineers from Montana State University has yielded a custom 3D printer able to produce resorbable bone grafts for reconstructive procedures. More

Insight abounds in 3DHubs' December 2015 3D Printing Trend Report

Dec.2, 2015 - 3D printing resource 3DHubs has today released its December 2015 3D Printing Trend Report, revealing insight, analysis, stats and charts about the current state of the 3D printing industry. More

Impressive dual sculpting Orsus combines 3D printing and CNC milling in single desktop factory

Dec.1, 2015 - While most dual function making machines sacrifice on printing quality, the Orsus by Fused Machines successfully combines high quality FDM 3D printing and CNC milling into a single efficient and cool body through its Dual Sculpting Technology. More

Ditch the threaded rod in your RepRap 3D printer and upgrade to a lead screw z-axis

Nov.27, 2015 - A maker named Daniel has provided 3D printable files and a detailed walkthrough for upgrading the Z-axis of a Prusa i3 RepRap 3D printer with a lead screw. The tinkerer has detailed the procedure in a blog post, whilst sharing the files on Thingiverse. More

3D Printing Pen Meets Paint: Artist Barbara Taylor Harris uses the 3Doodler on her canvases

Nov.27, 2015 - One contemporary artist, UK based Barbara Taylor Harris, known for her mixed media pieces, has recently developed an innovative style of her own, which incorporates 3Doodler’s 3D printing pen into more classical mediums such as painting or sculpture. More

Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2015 3D Printer Deals

Nov.26, 2015 - 3D printer enthusiasts rejoice: for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2015, 3D printer manufacturers and retailers are offering loads of great deals on 3D printers, filaments and accessories, with hundreds of dollars in savings in-store and online. More

Skriware 3D printer and Skrimarket enable one-click 3D printing

Nov.26, 2015 - The Stockholm, Sweden based startup Skriware has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new 3D printer, named the Skriware, and its 3D printing marketplace, Skrimarket. More

Renishaw introduces two new metal 3D printer models and its QuantAM preparation software

Nov.26, 2015 - UK based company Renishaw has unveiled two new metal 3D printing systems as well as a new preparation software package QuantAM at Formnext 2015 in Frankfurt, Germany. More

Global 3D printing market hits 500K units milestone

Nov.25, 2015 - In mid-2015, the global 3D printing industry passed a major milestone with more than 500K 3D printer units shipped worldwide. Despite a few slowdowns in Q3, the industry is on track to continue growing thanks to new entrants, with one million 3D printers expected to be shipped every year by 2019. More

Toshiba to unveil metal 3D printer that is 10 times faster than competitors

Nov.25, 2015 - While we mostly know Toshiba from manufacturing household electronics, they are working on a revolutionary metal 3D printer that is set to reach the market in 2017. Featuring a revolutionary laser metal deposition technique, it is up to ten times faster than current metal printers. More

TekLab launches Indiegogo campaign for $214 TekBot portable 3D printer

Nov.24, 2015 - German control panel and 3D printing specialist TekLab has launched an Indiegogo campaign for its TekBot portable 3D printer. The 3D printer can print in a wide range of materials, and the first 15 machines are available for a special price of $214. More

Formbytes wins €8,000 to market accessible and affordable '3D printer for everyone'

Nov.23, 2015 - 3D printing startup Formbyte has won an 8,000 euro award for technology and innovation in Spain, and is ready to bring their portable, inexpensive and user-friendly Formbyte 3D printer and educational KIT to the market. More

Hueway Technology exports over 31,500 3D printers in 2005, unveils new 3D-160 'Small Panda' 3D printer

Nov.23, 2015 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Hueway Technology has announced that in 2015 alone, they have exported over 31,500 3D printers. The company has also unveiled their latest 3D printer model, the Hueway 3D-160. More

Nexa3D develops fast LSPc resin NX1 3D printer – prints up to a centimeter per minute

Nov.20, 2015 - Just launched on Kickstarter by Italian startup Nexa3D, the NX1 resin 3D printer is changing the rules of high quality 3D printing with extremely fast LSPc technology capable of manufacturing objects at speeds of 1 cm per minute ' up to forty times faster than existing machines. More

Maker is back with Mindstorms EV3 Lego glue 3D Printer 3.0

Nov.20, 2015 - Instructables user William is back for the latest version of one of the most impressive Lego builds we've ever seen: an actually functioning glue 3D printer that utilizes nothing more than a Mindstorms kit, a glue gun, and a paper clip. More

TRUMPF showcases four metal 3D printers using LMF, LMD 3D printing technology at formnext

Nov.18, 2015 - At the Formnext trade fair in Frankfurt, German laser experts TRUMPF are showcasing four exciting 3D printers, two of which use laser metal fusion (LMF) 3D printing technology, with the other two relying on laser metal deposition (LMD). More

EOS’ new M100 metal 3D printing solution offers high quality in small batches

Nov.17, 2015 - EOS today presents its M100 metal additive manufacturing system, which offers a smaller build volume and proven DMLS quality, making it a cost-effective solution for new entrants to the metal 3D printing market. More

Deltabots takes ceramic 3D printing to next level with four new Potterbot 3D printers

Nov.17, 2015 - Though their first edition Potterbot ceramic 3D printer isn't even a year old, Deltabots is already back for more with four new editions of the same excellent printing system, featuring different build plates and extrusion capacities to ensure that there's always the right machine for you. More

EnvisionTEC unveils new Vector 3SP 3D Printer

Nov.17, 2015 - EnvisionTEC, a global manufacturer of professional grade 3D printers and materials, will be unveiling their newest 3D printing solution, the Vector 3SP, today at formnext in Frankfurt, Germany. More

MetalFAB1 Metal 3D printer unveiled with '10X reproducibility, productivity and flexibility'

Nov.17, 2015 - In a small preview, Dutch metal 3D printing experts Additive Industries have revealed what they believe is the next generation of industrial 3D printing: the room-filling MetalFAB1 Metal 3D printer, that is up to ten times more efficient than existing systems. More

Make a 3D printer for under $100 using a hacked 3D printing pen

Nov.16, 2015 - Daniel from Tinkernut has posted a guide to building a very basic, extremely affordable 3D printer using a 3D printing pen and CNC mill made from old CD ROM drives, which can be built for under $100. More

PhD student's project 3D Print En Plein Air allows you to 3D print in nature

Nov.15, 2015 - PhD student Laura Devendorf has created 3D Print En Plein Air, an exploration of digital fabrication in relation to its environments, which allows makers to additively manufacture in nature. More

Alex Le Roux builds concrete 3D printer version 2 with huge 10'x10'x10' build area

Nov.14, 2015 - Alex Le Roux, a mechanical engineering student who built his own concrete-printing 3D printer earlier this year, has returned with a new version of his unique machine, boasting a larger build area and superior electronic hardware. More

This 3D printed hot plastic extruder gun is capable of extruding large numbers of plastic pellets

Nov.14, 2015 - An Instructables user has built his own partially CNC milled, partially 3D printed hot plastic extruder. The machine, which looks incredible, can be used to manually extrude large numbers of plastic pellets. More

Concrete 3D Printer: San Francisco students 3D print concrete on a small scale

Nov.13, 2015 - While concrete is usually 3D printed on a huge industrial scale with robotic arms, San Francisco-based students Clayton Muhleman and Alan Cation just shared designs for a very impressive small scale concrete 3D printer. Made from a CNC machine, it is perfect for objects a few foot in size. More

B-code 100% natural 3D printer: Jennifer Berry harnesses bees to make objects

Nov.13, 2015 - With her B-code 3D printer project biologist/artist Jennifer Berry draws our attention to the world's first and 100% natural 3D printers: bees, that build entire colonies with the help of wax extrusion glands, following evolutionarily determined instructions. More

Dazzle 3D shares interesting preview of upcoming desktop SLA 3D printer

Nov.13, 2015 - With so many budget FDM 3D printer coming out of China, Beijing Dazzle 3D Printing Technology offers something new: the high quality desktop Little Rectangle SLA 3D printer that features excellent quality results and a good build area. More

Diyouware releases TwinTeeth Plus, metal upgrade for their open source PCB mini-factory/3D printer

Nov.12, 2015 - While the original TwinTeeth was already a very impressive open source minifactory with lots of toolhead options, the Spanish developers behind Diyouware.com have now released a sturdier and cooler metal upgrade called the TwinTeeth Plus. More

ROBO 3D brings eye-catching 3D printing kiosks to Best Buy retail stores

Nov.11, 2015 - 3D printer manufacturer ROBO 3D has broken into the mainstream retail sphere with a series of eye-catching kiosk displays, now available at select Best Buy locations. More

German RepRap unveils new X350pro dual extruder 3D printer

Nov.11, 2015 - Feldkirchen, Munich based company German RepRap has released an updated version of its X350 3D printer. The X350pro, available for shipping in six weeks' time, promises improved quality and exciting new features, such as a USB interface and dual extruder. More

BigRep, producer of massive BigRep One 3D printer raises over €7M in Series A financing

Nov.11, 2015 - Berlin tech startup BigRep today announced that it has closed a Series A financing round with over €7 million, which it will use for fund product development and global expansion. BigRep is known as the producer of the massive FFF 3D printer, the BigRep One. More

G Printer, Gooo3D's UV DLP 3D printer can function without a PC or network

Nov.11, 2015 - Korean 3D printing company Gooo3D has unveiled its 'G Printer' UV DLP 3D printer, which can print directly without a computer or network. Created specifically for home and small business use, the G Printer is currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. More

Interview with Appropriate Audiences, the studio that hacked a 3D printer into a tattooing machine

Nov.10, 2015 - 3Ders.org spoke with Pierre Emm of Appropriate Audiences, a studio in France that hacked a 3D printer into a tattooing machine that can replicate designs with more accuracy and detail than the human hand. More

New Roboze One+400 3D printer supports PEEK, ULTEM and other high-performance materials

Nov.10, 2015 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze is aligning itself with the needs to small to medium-sized enterprises by creating a 3D printer capable of supporting PEEK, ULTEM and other high-performance materials thanks to its high-temperature double-extrusion system. More

'Prodways powered by Farsoon' launches ProMaker P series of Industrial 3D Printers

Nov.10, 2015 - Prodways today announced the launch of the new 'Prodways powered by Farsoon' ProMaker P series, their first range of industrial SLS 3D printers. The company will also be launching a complimentary range of premium PA12 powders developed in partnership with Farsoon. More

Custom Voltera V-One 3D Circuit Board Printer wins 2015 James Dyson Award

Nov.10, 2015 - In a hugely successful year for the Voltera V-One custom circuit board 3D printer, in which they also gathered half a million in Kickstarter pledges, this Canadian machine has now also won the first prize in the prestigious 2015 James Dyson Award competition. More

3Ders Monday Warm-Up: The Top 20 3D Bioprinters

Nov.9, 2015 - This week, we've rounded up a comprehensive list of existing and upcoming 3D BioPrinters, including how they work, and the life-saving applications they can be used for. More

Athena all-in-one 3D printer can make circuit boards, plot, print pastes and cut vinyl

Nov.8, 2015 - Phidias, LLC, a Michigan based open-source hardware and software firm specialising in personal manufacturing technology, has unveiled its Athena 3D printer, an open-source RepRap device capable of performing a variety of functions. More

New user-friendly budget miniOne Home 3D printer to debut on Nov 11

Nov.6, 2015 - In an attempt to bring 3D printing technology to a larger audience, Chinese developers Longer3D Technology are about to launch a budget and very user friendly desktop 3D printer through JD Online Shopping Mall, one of China's largest online markets. More

iBox Printers launches Macro, a low-cost resin 3D printer that prints in carbon fiber

Nov.6, 2015 - iBox Printers has launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new iBox Macro 3D Resin Printer, which the company claims is the world's first carbon fibre resin 3D printer. More

Preview of Zhuhai CTC Electronic's Riverside 2 SLA 3D printer & operating system RiverOS 1.0

Nov.6, 2015 - Though its previous model is still young, Chinese SLA 3D printing innovators Zhuhai CTC Electronic is already previewing its upcoming Riverside 2 SLA 3D printer. Simultaneously, there are developing their RiverOS to make 3D printing on a variety of models easier than ever before. More

Basque researchers unveil Add + Process, the most advanced industrial hybrid 3D printer

Nov.5, 2015 - Unveiled in Basque Country, the Add + Process is one of the most advanced and largest industrial 3D printers in the world, and the first to combine 3D printing technology with precision machining into a single, autonomous and hybrid manufacturing machine. More

Felix Printers introduce their latest 3D printer: the Pro 1

Nov.5, 2015 - Dutch 3D printing firm Felix Printers has launched its latest printer, the Pro 1, which boasts fully automatic levelling, smart sensors and a detachable print bed. More

QingDao Unique unveils first-ever prosthetic 3D printer

Nov.4, 2015 - QingDao Unique Technology unveiled a large multi-material 3D printer designed specifically for the production of complex, functional and high quality prosthetics, such as complete limbs and even wheelchairs. More

Make: Magazine's 2016 Buyers Guide names top 3D printer performers of the year

Nov.4, 2015 - Make: Magazine has just released their Ultimate Guide to Desktop Fabrication, ranking the to performing 3D printers. In terms of the Overall Top 3 Scores, TAZ 5, Zotrax M200 and Rostock Max filled out the winner's circle. More

3Ders Monday Warm-up: The Top 3D Food Printers that will Feed the Future

Nov.2, 2015 - This week, we've put together a comprehensive list of the most exciting 3D food printers available now and in the very near future and how they're letting professional and at-home chefs unleash their culinary creativity like never before. More

Qingdao Unique unveils $399 MagiCube 3D Printer for use in classrooms

Nov.1, 2015 - Specifically designed for use in the educational field, Qingdao Unique Products has developed an interesting and easy to use budget 3D printer called the MagiCube 3D Printer. Compact, good looking and user-friendly, this could be the future of science classes. More

Builder 3D Printers launches new Premium line in three sizes for the perfect fit

Oct.28, 2015 - Netherlands-based Builder 3D Printers has launched a new line of desktop machines today called Builder Premium, which comes in either Small, Medium or Large to suit the needs of classrooms, universities, and at-home makers. More

Ricoh unveils its first own-brand industrial 3D printer RICOH AM S5500P

Oct.27, 2015 - The Japanese 3D printing and imaging provider Ricoh has announced the release of their impressive industrial RICOH AM S5500P 3D printer, which is capable of 3D printing high functional materials on a large scale. More

EU develops PERFORMANCE 3D printed food for elderly and patients with dysphagia

Oct.26, 2015 - The EU has invested three years of research and EUR 3 million in a holistic food supply chain system that uses 3D printing technology to restore pureed ingredients into appetizing, nutritious, and easy-to-swallow meals for the elderly. More

Kickstarter underway for Bill Struve's hand-operated 3DMetalCreator

Oct.26, 2015 - Bill Struve, the inventor of Bronze Clay and the founder of Metal Adventures, has recently broken into the world of 3D printing with the launch of a kickstarter for his new product: the 3DMetalCreator, a hand-operated tool to make 3D metal designs. More

Stratasys launches Objet500 Dental Selection multi-material 3D printer for high volume dental labs

Oct.26, 2015 - Stratasys' new larger platform Objet500 3D printer offers increased throughput and productivity for larger digital dental labs. Its triple-jetting technology and multi-color, multi-material 3D printing allow for ultra-realistic, life-like color dental models to be 3D printed in a single run. More

TRUMPF to unveil new laser-based metal 3D printers

Oct.26, 2015 - Neri Oxman, a designer, architect, artist and head of the MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter research group as been named the 2014 recipient of the Vilcek Prize in Design. More

$380 Bipolar Sculto family 3D printer finds big success on Kickstarter

Oct.26, 2015 - Made by a team of young Danish entrepreneurs, the family-friendly and compact bipolar Sculpto 3D printer has already raised more than $17,000 through a Kickstarter campaign within just a few days. More

China's Revotek unveils world's first 3D blood vessel bio-printer

Oct.26, 2015 - The Chengdu-based bioengineering company Revotek has just announced that they have developed a unique 3D bioprinter that can 3D print vascular vessel systems complete with hollow structures. More

US 3D printing market is 'white hot' says IDC study

Oct.23, 2015 - Recent research from the International Data Corporation confirms that the US is the world's largest market for 3D printers with hardware revenue expected to reach $1.5 billion in the coming years. FDM/FFF and SLA 3D printing technology continue to lead US shipments, with SLS on the rise. More

Best Buy to launch CreoPop 3D printing cool ink pen in 1000 stores this Monday

Oct.23, 2015 - CreoPop, the Singapore based company that developed the world's first cool ink 3D printing pen, has announced that their product will be launched in over 1000 Best Buy locations in the United States starting October 26th, 2015. More

Technical University Eindhoven takes massive 11x5x4m concrete 3D printer into production

Oct.23, 2015 - Built together with ROHACO, TU Eindhoven plans to develop construction innovations with their massive 11 by 5 by 4 meter tall concrete 3D printer. Part of the project 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP), it costs about 650,000 euros and was financed by ten companies and the university. More

Mitch Pricer shows off incredibly accurate 95% 3D printed MitchRap 3D printer

Oct.22, 2015 - The MitchRap 3D printer, built by Texas-based designer Mitch Pricer, is one of the most accurate homemade 3D printers around despite consisting of 95% 3D printed parts. More

French startup Dagoma has released a 3D printer for only 300 euros

Oct.21, 2015 - French startup Dagoma take steps in making 3D printing more accessibly through the release of the Discovery200, an affordable, build-it-yourself 3D printer. More

BQ unveils Witbox 2, Hephestos 2 3D printers & Zowi 3D printed robot for kids

Oct.20, 2015 - Spanish company BQ has unveiled the Witbox 2 and Hephestos 2 3D printers with upgraded performance features, as well as a 3D printable robot named Zowi, designed to teach programming to kids for just $99. All of their products are open-source, and will be available as of November. More

Educational $279 Tinyboy 3D printer raises $10K in Indiegogo within a day

Oct.20, 2015 - Having been under development since 2011, the very compact and affordable Tinyboy 2 3D printer by Parker Leung is now ready to be used in schools and garages everywhere, and is already a huge hit on Indiegogo. More

Ultimaker releases open-source files for Ultimaker 2 Go and 2 Extended 3D printers

Oct.19, 2015 - Open-source 3D printing leader Ultimaker today released the free, online files for their Ultimaker 2 Go and Ultimaker 2 Extended 3D printers, maintaining their commitment to the global share-alike community. More

Olivetti, Telecom Italia Group company, unveils all-Italian 3D-S2 3D printer for SMEs

Oct.19, 2015 - Olivetti, Telecom Italia Group company, now ventures into the 3D printing market with their 3D-S2 3D printer, specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. More

Leapfrog launches simplified Creatr HS Lite 3D printer

Oct.14, 2015 - Leapfrog, the Dutch manufacturer of 3D printers, today released the Creatr HS Lite, a PLA-only compatible desktop printer with large build volume, and technology that promises a simplified printing process with high speed and quality results. More

Sneak preview of high precision 3D printer ZerO 3D Prototyper

Oct.14, 2015 - Italian startup ZerO 3D Prototyper has just shared a sneak preview of an interesting high precision 3D printer also called the ZerO 3D Prototyper. The company itself is a four man operation and based in Genoa, Northern Italy. More

Vader Systems metal 3D printer enters manufacturing phase, expected delivery by 2016

Oct.14, 2015 - Vader Systems has announced an exclusive manufacturing partnership with Rochester-based Aurora Machine to manufacture components for the final 3D printer, which is expected to be available as early as next year. More

Canon dives into 3D printing market with new resin-based technology and its first 3D printer concept

Oct.13, 2015 - Canon Europe has announced its entry to the 3D printing market with its first entirely in-house developed 3D printer and what they are calling a totally new method of resin-based 3D printing. More

Ryan Zellars transforms his Mostly Printed CNC machine into four-headed 3D printer

Oct.13, 2015 - To cope with all those manufacturing requests, Ryan Zellars has recently transformed the basic Mostly Printed CNC machine into a remarkable four-headed 3D printer. More

Northype’s Adam 4-in-1 3D printer, CNC mill, 3D scanner and laser cutter now on Kickstarter

Oct.12, 2015 - Italian startup Northype has designed Adam 4-in-1 3D printer that not only combines 3D printing, laser cutting. CNC milling and 3D scanning into a single machine; it is also open source to enable to design and integration of many more modular making heads. More

Readybox, consumer 3D printer with incredible printing speeds is now on Kickstarter

Oct.11, 2015 - The team behind Readybox, a new, ulta-fast 3D printer, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to support their project. The fundraising campaign has already surpassed its initial $12,500 target with 24 days left to run. More

Apis Cor circular mobile 3D printer can 3D print houses and construction entirely on-site

Oct.9, 2015 - Though still in prototype stage, the Apis Cor circular 3D printer, created by 25-year-old Nikita Chen-iun-tai, presents exciting possibilities for mobile and on-site 3D construction, and presents a viable and economic way to sustain our housing needs of the future. More

Raise3D launches high-resolution N1, N2 & N2+ 3D printers, featuring 0.01 mm layer thickness

Oct.9, 2015 - Raise3D previously released the interesting ideaPrinter a few years ago, and are now back with three improved models. Raise3D will soon launch a Kickstarter campaign for the N1, the N2 and the much larger N2 3D printers, all high resolution, user friendly machines. More

New DeeRed, be3D's largest 3D printer debuts at Paris 3D Printshow

Oct.9, 2015 - be3D, the Y Soft company who specialise in entry to mid-level 3D printers, have today announced the latest incarnation of their DeeRed 3D printer, the company's largest professional printer for prototyping and manufacturing. More

Maped to be outfitted with bigger, next-generation SpiderBot 3D printers

Oct.8, 2015 - French 3D printing company Qualup SAS has signed an agreement with Maped, the world leader in office and school supplies, to furnish them with a next generation SpiderBot Delta 3D printer that will come with significant upgrades in order to print in both ABS and thermoplastic. More

Promising large and open source Eleven 3D printer by ISG3D now live on Kickstarter

Oct.7, 2015 - Canadian startup and 3D printer service provider ISG3D has just launched crowdfunding campaign for ISG3D’s Eleven 3D printer, a good-sized, yet user-friendly desktop 3D printer that seems to feature everything users typically look for. More

Two students develop promising and fast FuseBox 3D printer for just $320, looking for beta testers

Oct.7, 2015 - Two student designers have managed to build a remarkably cheap FuseBox 3D printer that still manages to achieve very high printing speeds and a good printing quality. More

Makerarm multifunction personal fabricator & 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Oct.6, 2015 - Today, the Makerarm multi-purpose personal fabricator and 3D printer has launched on Kickstarter. The Markerarm truly is an all-in-one making machine that combines 3D printing, plotting, milling, pick and place, laser engraving, PCB assembly, cake icing, and even more. More

Taiwan’s first metal 3D printer revealed, could help repair old submarines

Oct.6, 2015 - The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (CSIST) in Taiwan today revealed Taiwan’s first locally developed metal 3D printing system, with which it hopes to improve the nation’s aerospace and defense industries. More

This OLO box will turn your smartphone into a DLP 3D printer for just $99

Oct.6, 2015 - Italian rapid prototyping and digital fabrication firm Solido3D has created OLO, the world’s first app-powered smartphone 3D printer, and are about to unleash accessible, affordable, and socially driven 3D printing on the world. More

Kentstrapper launches plug-n-play Zero 3D printer with auto-calibration and intuitive interface

Oct.2, 2015 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Kenstrapper has revealed Zero, their latest and most evolved model. Kenstrapper’s goal in designing Zero was to simplify and speed up the interaction between man and machine, to make 3D printing enjoyable and significantly reduce the risk of failure. More

Deloitte predicts 220,000 3D printers sold in 2015, but says money is in professional grade 3D printing

Oct.2, 2015 - Deloitte concludes that the 2015 3D printing market has grown tremendously (with 220,000 3D printers being sold this year), but says that virtually all of the economic value is in professional grade 3D printing and that 95% of 3D printed objects are made by these high quality 3D printers. More

New WASP TOP DLP 3D printer combines top and bottom projection for the best of both worlds

Oct.1, 2015 - After three years of development, Italian 3D printer manufacturer WASP today announced a new technological solution for DLP 3D printing that combines the affordability, convenience and cleanliness of top side light projection with the high precision of bottom side projection. More

Aldric Negrier launches massive Vulcanus Max 30 and Vulcanus Max 40 3D printers

Sep.30, 2015 - An DIY professional 3D printer for under €300 known as the Vulcanus has been scaled-up 60%, 110%, and 160% to create the Vulcanus Max 30, Vulcanus Max 40 and upcoming Vulcanus MEGA MAX 3D printers, with build volumes of 32x32x32, 42x42x42 and 52x52x50 respectively. More

ORD Solutions multipurpose dual extrusion RoVaPaste 3D Printer now available for pre-order

Sep.30, 2015 - The promising RoVaPaste 3D Printer by ORD Solutions, a multipurpose machine capable of extruding edible and non-edible pastes, has just been launched for pre-orders. More

UTEP receives $2.1 million grant to develop multi-material 3D printer ‘factory of the future’

Sep.30, 2015 - The University of Texas at El Paso, in conjunction with its renowned W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, is developing an all-in-one 3D printer that will be capable of assembling metals, electronics and plastics and printing fully functional electronics and industry-quality parts. More

Gartner: 3D printer shipments to reach 496K in 2016, 3D print market set to keep doubling in size

Sep.29, 2015 - A new prediction made by Gartner has said that the worldwide shipment of 3D printers will reach 496,000 in 2016. And with this latest prediction, they are very positive about where the 3D printing market is heading. More

Nufood Robot 3D Food Printer creates 'flavour bombs' with customisable taste, colour and texture

Sep.27, 2015 - Nufood are a team of designers, scientists, engineers and makers who “love inventing new technologies that can enhance the dining experience”, and they have created a unique food-making 3D printer. More

Carima unveils super high-speed C-CAT 'Continuous Additive 3D printing tech' that can print up to 60cm/hour

Sep.25, 2015 - Korean 3D printer manufacturer Carima has developed a new technology called C-CAT (Carima-Continuous Additive 3D Printing Technology) that can print at speeds 60cm/hour on the Z-axis at a layer thickness of just 5 microns. More

Taiwan's XYZprinting launches Da Vinci Professional 3D printer for businesses

Sep.24, 2015 - 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting announced it has created an da Vinci Professional, the company's first 3D printer aimed at businesses and larger networks. More

Formlabs launches Form 2: The most advanced desktop SLA 3D printer yet

Sep.22, 2015 - Formlabs, designer and manufacturer of the popular Form 1 and Form 1+ 3D printing systems, today announced the launch of its latest and most advanced desktop SLA 3D printer, the Form 2. More

Amazon launches business, industrial & scientific supplies store featuring 3D printers

Sep.22, 2015 - Amazon UK has today launched a European business, industrial and scientific supplies store featuring more than half a million products including Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) products from 3D Systems and XYZprinting. More

Autodesk announces Ember 3D printer electronics and firmware now fully open source

Sep.21, 2015 - Autodesk announced today that they are taking the third step in sharing Ember by making its electronics and firmware open source and available to download, inspect, modify, and make improvements. More

Childhood fantasy come true: a 3D chocolate printer made from LEGO

Sep.19, 2015 - Dutch engineer Gosse Adema recently uploaded an Instructable for his fully functional, 3D Chocolate LEGO printer as an update to his previously-posted LEGO 3D printer, which won him the grand prize in a 3D printing contest. More

Biolinker: world’s first biofilm 3D printer made entirely from K’nex

Sep.18, 2015 - A group of nine TU Delft students participating in the upcoming iGem Synthetic Biology Competition have built the first 3D printer capable of creating customizable and reproducible bacterial biofilm, and they’ve made it almost entirely out of the children’s toy K’nex. More

Dobot: Arduino powered desktop robotic arm capable of 3D printing with plastic & food-based filaments

Sep.16, 2015 - Designed by a team of six ambitious industrial robot engineers, the Dobot can draw, write, text, move, grab things, and 3D print parts and food, all with a precision error margin of just 0.2mm. More

Kickstarter launched for MONO, smart 7-inch touchscreen 3D printer

Sep.16, 2015 - Berlin-based 3D printing firm Mono Industries have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of their new touch-screen 3D printer. The Mono 3D printer, which took the team 8 months to develop, is a desktop printer which the German manufacturers claim is perfect for home use. More

Maker develops 73% 3D printed RepRap 'Snappy', the most self-replicating RepRap yet

Sep.15, 2015 - A RepRapper going by the name of RevarBat has developed the ‘Snappy’, a 3D printer able to print 73% of its own components, making it possibly the most self-replicating RepRap machine yet. More

Ira3D launches Poetry Infinity superfast 3D printer

Sep.14, 2015 - Italian 3D printer manufacturer Ira3D has recently launched a follow-up model to its Poetry2, which they are calling the Poetry Infinity. Just like its predecessor, the Poetry Infinity performs with accuracy, reliability, and a remarkably large build volumea (250x250x300mm). More

Northype to take all-in-one 3D printer, laser cutter & scanner Adam to Kickstarter for just €899

Sep.14, 2015 - Called the Adam and developed by Italian startup Northype, this interesting machine not only combines 3D printing, laser cutting and 3D scanning into a single machine it is also open source to enable to design and integration of many more modular making heads. More

MASSIVit installs first large-scale 1800 3D printer at communications expert ES Digital

Sep.11, 2015 - MASSIVit has announced that their first 1800 3D printer has been installed at Israeli communications provider ES Digital, proving that there are viable commercial uses for their XXL ambitions. More

Affordable and open source Eleven 3D printer by ISG3D to launch on Kickstarter this month

Sep.10, 2015 - Called the Eleven 3D printer, this very promising machine seems to be the real deal, but for an affordable price and with an open source character. It is expected to launch on Kickstarter later this month. More

Sinterit Lisa desktop SLS 3D printer set to launch at Euromold 2015, starting at $5,000

Sep.9, 2015 - SinterIt, the company that announced the release of an affordable Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printer in April 2015, officially launches the Sinterit Lisa later this month at the 2015 edition of the Euromold trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany. More

3D4MD turns solar powered suitcase 3D printer into medical tool for saving lives in third world and on Mars

Sep.8, 2015 - Called 3DMD and led by dr. Julielynn Wong, this fantastic initiative uses multipurpose solar-powered suitcase 3D printers that can be used to manufacture all sorts of medical tools in the remote corners of the world and even in space by astronauts. More

Portable, open source Fusion 3D Printer now available for $249, Kickstarter forthcoming

Sep.7, 2015 - The Fusion 3D printer is a very promising machine designed through RepRap principles to be portable, open source, excellent in performance and affordable. While a Kickstarter campaign for this interesting machine is forthcoming, you can already order this 3D printer as a kit for just $249. More

WASP unveils house printer BigDelta: world’s largest delta 3D printer at 12 meters tall

Sep.7, 2015 - At a multipurpose three day event in Massa Lombarda, Italy (18-20 September), WASP will unveil the BigDelta 3D printer: the world’s largest delta 3D printer, standing at 12 meters in height and capable of 3D printing entire homes. More

Foldie 3D FFF Printer can be easily carried around in just a 19 inch laptop bag

Sep.6, 2015 - Belgian 3D printer service company, 3D Printers VDB, has recently been developing a 3D printer named the Foldie 3D FFF Printer, which possesses some rather unique properties. Namely, that it can be folded down and easily carried around in just a standard 19 inch laptop bag. More

Japan's Mutoh Industries announces large scale Value 3D Resinoid MR-5000 resin-based FDM 3D printer

Sep.3, 2015 - Developed by Mutoh Industries, the just-announced Value 3D Resinoid MR-5000 resin 3D printer is essentially a powered up FDM 3D printer capable of very accurately 3D printing resin on a large scale. More

German RepRap releases 2nd version of X1000 large format 3D printer

Sep.2, 2015 - From the Feldkirchen, Munich based company that introduced the successful X400 professional 3D printer, German RepRap has just released a new version of its large format printer the X1000. More

Eurocompositi's 3D printed PLA bike frame - made from plants - wins Eurobike Gold award

Sep.1, 2015 - The Padua-based design studio Eurocompositi has developed an amazing 3D printed PLA ‘Aenimal Bhulk’ mountain bike frame capable of being ridden, and have on the Eurobike Gold award for their efforts. More

World's first wine gum 3D printer Magic Candy Factory unveiled in Berlin café

Aug.31, 2015 - German candy manufacturer Katjes has unveiled the Magic Candy Factory, the world’s first commercial wine gum 3D printer, in the Grün-Ohr café in Berlin. Customers are invited to choose the color and shape of their own 3D printed candy. More

Plug-and-play multi-purpose Bocusini 3D food printer scheduled for Feb 2016 release

Aug.27, 2015 - Bocusini plug-and-play food 3D printer is progressing well, its cartridges seem to work, and it is now scheduled for a release in February 2016. The Bocusini has also opened for preorders. More

Fascinating LumiPocket LT, a resin 3D printer, engraver & etcher combo launches on Kickstarter

Aug.24, 2015 - LumiPocket LT has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Unlike all the others, the LumiPocket multi-functional Personal Fabricator actually relies on resin SLA 3D printing. More

Massive ‘The Beast’ 3D printer coming to Kickstarter - 'big enough to print a child'

Aug.19, 2015 - Appropriately titled “The Beast”, Cultivate3D’s new 3D printer is capable of printing four identical objects during a single print in completely different colors and materials or printing a single object within its massive 470 x 435 x 690 millimeter build volume. More

Taiwan's Addwii announces the X1, low-cost full-color binder jetting 3D printer for $20,000

Aug.18, 2015 - Taiwanese 3D printer manufacturer Addwii has just unveiled their X1 3d printer, which uses full-color 3D printing technology and is priced below $20,000 - half of what it costs to purchase an existing similar full color 3D printer. More

Gizmo 3D DLP printer now capable of 3D printing teeth, features improved software & metal embedding options

Aug.17, 2015 - The Gizmo 3D DLP printer is now capable of 3D printing objects as complex and detailed as teeth, while even featuring a much improved software package and options for embedding metal parts into to printing process. More

Impressive Formaker, 4-in-1 CNC mill, laser, PCB maker & 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Aug.12, 2015 - Zhuhai CTC Electronic has just launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for a very impressive and remarkably affordable all-in-one desktop manufacturing machine called the Formaker, that operates as a CNC mill, a laser cutter, a PCB etcher and a double-headed 3D printer. More

Chocobot is the first made-in-India commercial chocolate 3D printer

Aug.11, 2015 - Bangalore-based Global 3D Labs is about to release India’s first commercially available chocolate 3D printer: the Chocobot, a multifunctional tool capable of directly 3D printing dark, white, milk and other chocolates. More

gCreate releases new and affordable large format gMax 3D Printer 1.5+ & 1.5 XT+

Aug.4, 2015 - Brooklyn, New York’s gCreate LLC has announced that they are releasing what are arguably the most versatile and affordable 3D printers for their build volume: the gMax Printer 1.5+ and the gMax Printer 1.5 XT+. More

TYTAN 3D launches new GAIA Multitool 3D printer with 10 different tool heads on Kickstarter

Aug.4, 2015 - A new multi-tool offering from Poland’s TYTAN 3D is aiming to be the most efficient and reliable all-in-one digital fabrication device yet - the GAIA Multitool Next Generation 3D Printer. More

XZEED DLP 3D printer is capable of combining five materials or colors within a 3D print

Aug.4, 2015 - In an effort to find a solution for being able to print in multiple colors and materials using DLP 3D printing process, Reinout Holtrup ultimately ended up designing and building his own prototype for a DLP 3D printer that is capable of combining five materials and/or colors within a single 3D print. More

Robot Factory unveils 3DLPrinter-HD 2.0 that avoids projection issues of other machines

Aug.4, 2015 - Developed by Robot Factory, this new 3D printer is called the 3DLPrinter-HD 2.0 and should feature high performance, high quality, and plenty of reliability – everything people typically look for in resin 3D printing. More

Fast Morpheus resin 3D printer with new LIPS technology & huge build platform goes to Kickstarter

Aug.4, 2015 - The Morpheus resin 3D printer by Korean developers OWL WORKS is a low cost, high quality, very fast resin 3D printer that features a larger build space than just about every desktop alternative on the market. More

Lund University team led by Olaf Diegel builds mobile concrete 3D printer to 3D print furniture

Jul.31, 2015 - Together with a team of colleagues and students, Olaf Diegel, the professor at the University of Lund in Sweden, has just built the portable concrete 3D printer and used it to 3D print a chair as a proof of concept. More

WEISTEK unveils ultra-fast desktop 3D printer 'IdeaWerk-Speed', reaching print speed of 450 mm/s

Jul.30, 2015 - Chinese company WEISTEK has unveiled an ultra-fast desktop 3D printer 'IdeaWerk-Speed'. This printer is capable of increasing desktop 3D printing speeds by five up to ten times, reaching print speed of 450 mm/s. More

Cosine Additive unveils AdditiveMachine1 large-format composite material 3D printer

Jul.29, 2015 - Called the Cosine Additive Machine1 3D printer, this 3D printer realizes the unusual combination of high quality printing (layers as small as 0.100mm) with composite materials and a very large build space of 1100x850x900 mm. A perfect option. More

Designer converts an old vintage toolbox into a portable 3D printer

Jul.28, 2015 - Boca Bearings, a Florida-based bearing company, has converted an old vintage toolbox into a very own portable and collapsible 3D printer. Starting with ‘mockups’ using existing 3D printed parts, designer Chad Bridgewater built a series of rough prototypes. More

UK teenager to launch expandable NFire One modular 3D printer priced under $400

Jul.19, 2015 - Set to be launched in late July or early August, Alex Youden’s 3D printer, the NFire One, is a truly modular 3D printer which has also been designed to be cost-effective and easy to use right out of the box. More

INNOprint 3D printer can build emergency housing in just under 30 minutes

Jul.16, 2015 - A team of French scientists from the University of Nantes have developed the INNOprint 3D printer, which is capable of building emergency housing in just under 30 minutes. More

Omni3D launches large industrial level Factory 2.0 3D printer with a €10K price tag

Jul.14, 2015 - 3D printer manufacturer Omni3D has just unveiled the Factory 2.0industrial level 3D printer. With a price tag of just €10,000 (or approximately $11,000), it will definitely catch the attention of a lot of businesses. More

Allied Dimensions unveils high speed, large scale multi material LSBP 3D printer

Jul.14, 2015 - Barcelona-based startup Allied Dimensions has unveiled the LSBP 3D printer, specifically designed to 3D print up to six large components at high speeds and with multiple materials. Perfect for efficiently prototyping on a large scale. More

Industrial robot 3D prints artifacts out of injected resin and local sand

Jul.10, 2015 - Titled Artifacts, the project entails an industrial robot that injects resin directly into sand-filled buckets along pre-determined paths, forming solidified objects such as the unique, earthy bowls. More

An amazing open source 5-axis 3D printer built By University of Oslo Master's student

Jul.4, 2015 - Norwegian student Øyvind Kallevik Grutle has designed an almost-never-before-seen 5 axis 3D printer. Essentially, they can make objects far more smooth than on a 3-axis machine. More

Colibri3D’s new $300 3D printer seeks to establish a 3D printing market in Mexico

Jul.3, 2015 - Mexican company is about to launch another 3D printer with the goal of cementing the position of 3D printers in Mexico and beyond it: The Colibrí 3D Home. More

New Morpheus resin 3D Printing LIPS Technology unveiled at Inside 3D Printing Seoul

Jul.2, 2015 - Morpheus AM 3D printer uses LIPS 3D printing, which is short for Light Induced Planar Solidification. This employs a commercial grade LCD to create photo masks on resin surfaces, followed by UV light curing. More

Consumer 3D printers expected to get a speed boost from Create it REAL and WEISTEK

Jul.1, 2015 - Create it REAL, the Danish 3D printing technology provider, and WEISTEK, a leading Chinese 3D Printer manufacturer announced today that they are partnering to develop a super-fast desktop FFF 3D Printer that is aimed at home-based users. More

YouMagine unveils results of its largest ever desktop 3D printing survey

Jul.1, 2015 - In order to find out more about their audience and get to the heart of what they really want, Ultimaker’s YouMagine conducted their own desktop 3D printing survey. More

Prima Power starts collaboration to develop large-scale & high-speed 3D metal printer

Jul.1, 2015 - Italian machine manufacturer Prima Power is set to develop a powder deposition-based 3D printing method to manufacture large and complex parts on a very large scale. More

Hadrian the automated 3D brick printing machine can lay 1000 bricks an hour

Jun.30, 2015 - An Australian engineer has reportedly developed the Hadrian 3D printer, which 3D prints bricks instead of filament. Due to its tremendous speed and ability to work 24 hours a day, this machine has the potential to make building houses cheaper and quicker than ever before. More

Norwegian maker transforms his 3D printer into a PCB making machine

Jun.30, 2015 - Norwegian maker Arvid Mortensen has developed a clever solution to turn a 3D printer into an etching machine. Essentially, Arvid has simply relies on a magic marker and a steel rod. More

Poland's Tytan 3D unveils the GAIA Multitool MAXX 3D printer with 10 interchangeable heads

Jun.30, 2015 - Poland’s Tytan 3D's GAIA Multitool Delta-style 3D printer is a modern multi-purpose platform designed with continuous operation in mind and features two types of extruders with ten interchangeable heads that can change the device’s functionality in a matter of seconds. More

INDMATEC unveils FDM 3D printer designed for PEEK high-temperature polymers

Jun.26, 2015 - The latest (and first) 3D printer from German brand INDMATEC is sure to excite those who are users of the company’s PEEK (polyether-ether-ketone) 3D printing filaments. More

Zhuhai CTC Electronic announces affordable $1,480 SLA 3D printer 'Riverside' with durable resin plate

Jun.25, 2015 - Chinese company Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co. Ltd is about to unveil their Riverside Photocuring SLA 3D Printer at an upcoming expo in early July. More

South Korean researchers develop a new high-res 3D printer that can print objects thinner than blood cells

Jun.24, 2015 - A team of South Korean scientists have developed a brand new high resolution 3D printing technique that somewhat resembles FDM 3D printing, but then with nanoscale layers invisible to the naked eye. More

ElecFreaks preview their 2.95kg portable Freaks3D 3D printer

Jun.15, 2015 - Chinese open design house ElecFreaks is about to launch a crowdfunding campaign for their extremely lightweight upcoming 3D printer, the Freaks3D. In anticipation of that Indiegogo campaign, they have already shared a preview of a very cool looking machine. More

Create a 'soft' 3D printer with the open source Circular Knitic

Jun.13, 2015 - Visual artists Varvara Guljajeva and Mar Canet have been actively developing an open source project that allows users to create their very own digital fabrication knitting machines - both the Knitic and the Circular Knitic. More

Create your own Cherry desktop 3D printer for just 60 Euros

Jun.12, 2015 - The Cherry 3D Printer from 16-year-old Instructables user Vulcaman - which prints using the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technique of additive manufacturing - has also been claimed as possibly the cheapest 3D printer. More

Student builds an astoundingly great $60 Chimera DLP SLA 3D printer using LEGOs and K’nex

Jun.11, 2015 - For just $60 for parts and a good pile of LEGO and K’nex parts, a young student from Fort Wayne, Indiana has built a very cool looking SLA 3D printer that is also capable of excellent results. More

Neri Oxman who plans to '3D print' buildings wins Vilcek Prize

Jun.8, 2015 - To encourage ceramic 3D printing at home, Dutch design duo Yao and Marlieke of Vormvrij 3D have just unveiled a mini version of the LUTUM. Yao and Marlieke are both graduates from the prestigious Dutch Design Academy in Eindhoven. More

Blueprinter announces more powerful, low-noise selective heat sintering M3 3D printer

Jun.5, 2015 - Danish company Blueprinter announced this week that they are launching the next generation of their flagship 3D printer - the Blueprinter M3 - which builds off of the success of their existng M-series lineup. More

Chinese Aerospace Institution teams with Tiertime to build 3D printer for space

Jun.4, 2015 - TierTime has teamed up with a Chinese aerospace institution to develop their own anti-gravity 3D printer similar to Made in Space’s Zero-G Printer that is based off of their already-successful desktop 3D printer, the UP Plus 2. More

RepRapPro and eSUN unveil a low temp 3D printing kit for children

Jun.4, 2015 - Today a new and very promising 3D printing kit will be unveiled by RepRap’s dr. Adrian Bowyer and Chinese filament manufacturing giant eSUN: the Low Temperature 3D Printing Kit for Children. More

Build your very own Prusa l3 Rework 3D printer using (almost) nothing but LEGO bricks

Jun.3, 2015 - The LEGO 3D printer has been completely designed by anonymous user going by the username gadema, and essentially revolves around a staple of do-it-yourself RepRap printers: the Prusa l3 rework printer. More

Sheffield University to build a £1m 3D printer that will 3D print parts as fast as a production line

Jun.3, 2015 - Sheffield University in the United Kingdom has recently announced that they are building a £1m 3D printer that they hope will produce plastic parts as fast as more traditional manufacturing methods - such as injection molding. More

CTC Electronic announces new 'Giant 3D Printer'

Jun.2, 2015 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd has released a brand new FFF based 3D printed called 'CTC Giant 3D printer'. The company held a new press conference this past Thursday, May 28 in Zhuhai... More

Lenovo enters 3D printing arena by announcing chocolate printer and ShenQi 3D printers

Jun.2, 2015 - Among other announcements, Lenovo’s 3D printers were perhaps the more exciting - particularly because the company announced that they would enable chefs and makers the ability to 3D print with Chocolate. More

XpertFab's new Creation Workstation is an all-in-one personal desktop fabrication factory

May.31, 2015 - XpertFab's Creation Workstation has the option to switch between five fabrication modes including precision CNC milling, powerful 2.8 Watt laser etching and cutting, 3D printing, drag-knife cutting and diamond tip engraving. More

Zortrax announces new 'Inventure' 3D printer designed for multiple professional types

May.30, 2015 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax's new Inventure 3D printer was designed to be a compact and precise 3D printer suitable for small and medium-sized offices looking for features that are oftentimes seen... More

$100 Peachy Printer 3D printers now shipping and available to purchase

May.29, 2015 - Back in 2013, it was nearly unheard of to have a desktop 3D printer that costs less than $100 at retail, however this is exactly what 3D printing startup Peachy Printer was able to accomplish after knocking their Kickstarter... More

Lewihe prepares to launch Play, a $77 fully-customizable 3D printer

May.23, 2015 - For a mere $77 (€69.00), the Lewihe Play ships with an iron plate structure, extruder support, a print surface, metal shafts and all of the necessary files for 3D printing the 3D printable parts. More

New multi-material & multi-purpose 3D printing pen 3DSimo Mini to launch on Kickstarter for $89

May.23, 2015 - Created by design engineer David Paškevič, the 3DSimo Mini is a new generation of 3D pen based of Paškevič’s original 3DSimo, which allows users to create models in multiple materials ranging from those that change color... More

Focus, multi-material and portable 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

May.21, 2015 - The Focus 3D Printer by 3D By Flow is a truly mobile, lightweight, multi-material high quality 3D printer that is durable enough to transport and be space efficient with minimal setup. More

Type A Machines launches new Print Pod additive manufacturing hub

May.21, 2015 - Type A Machines’ continued innovative approach towards 3D printing has led them to their latest endeavor, the Type A Machines Print Pod, which is sure to help advance the near-future of getting physical objects made fast. More

Taiwan unveils its first 3D Metal Printer for jewellery production, 50% cheaper than current systems

May.21, 2015 - Taiwanese non-profit Industrial Technology Research Institute (or ITRI) has just unveiled their very own 3D metal printer at the ITRI Southern Region Campus. Designed with an eye on the fledging 3D printing jewelry industry... More

Titan Robotics announces new high-quality large-scale 3D printer called The Atlas

May.21, 2015 - Founded by mechanical engineer Clay Guillory, who calls himself “a mechanical engineer by day, and a mechanical engineer by night,” Titan Robotics focuses on doing one thing and one thing very well... More

BEEVERYCREATIVE launches 4 new 3D printers and a 3D print monitoring computer

May.21, 2015 - BEEVERYCREATIVE unveiled that they haven’t just been working on a single new 3D printer, but rather, four entirely new BEE 3D printers and one entirely new BEE device. More

Mcor IRIS HD brings high definition color to 3D printing

May.20, 2015 - This week at Rapid 2015, Mcor Technologies has released the latest 3D printer to their line-up: Mcor IRIS HD. According to the company, the Mcor IRIS HD provides 360° high-definition color, sharpens details... More

SpiderBot v2.1 Delta 3D Printer unveiled with optimal airflow and tilting printheads

May.20, 2015 - While their latest innovations were released less than a year ago, SpiderBot is now back for more with the SpiderBot v2.1 dual extrusion head 3D printer. Now if you happen to own a SpiderBot yourself, you might have been one of ... More

Budapest's Do3D announces new high resolution G1 DLP 3D printer

May.19, 2015 - The Budapest, Hungary-based company’s G1 DLP System is the first of a product lineup that will include up to 20 micron resolution with a build volume of 100 mm X 80 mm X 150 mm. More

Painter 3D brings full color painting to your finished 3D prints

May.19, 2015 - Created by Keith Redmond of Wexford, Ireland, the “Painter 3D” is a hardware appliance that is independent from an existing 3D printer and allows a user to simply insert a 3D printed model to be painted via a rotating spray booth. More

Taiwan professor unveils ice cream 3D printer that can make 10 cm tall soft serve ice creams

May.18, 2015 - Chen Liyuan set out to hack a 3D printer and a soft serve ice cream machine to ensure that it produced consistent and fair cones of ice cream every time. Together with his students, Chen Liyuan was successful. More

Electroloom - the world's first 3D fabric printer - launches on Kickstarter

May.16, 2015 - The Electroloom 3D printer - which is starting at $4,500 for the first 10 backers and is currently in a developer stage - is a tool for designing and manufacturing custom 3D fabrics. More

Sixteen-year-old shares build plans for 300 Euro Vulcanus V1 3D Printer

May.15, 2015 - The sixteen-year-old builder, Johannes Rostek, spent this past Easter weekend deciding that he wanted to build an open source RepRap 3D printer. He called it 'Vulcanus V1 3D Printer. More

Brook Drumm announces large-scale Printrbot Pro 3D printer featuring a two-cubic foot build volume

May.15, 2015 - The latest Printrbot offering comes in the form of the Printrbot Pro - a $4,999 3D printer that features a build volume of approximately two cubic feet. While the new 3D printer is aimed at those who want a very large build volume... More

Sharebot launches their Voyager DLP 3D Printer and a complete line of resins

May.15, 2015 - Today, Italy’s Sharebot has officially started selling their latest 3D printer that is also their first foray into Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printing technology: the Sharebot Voyager. More

German RepRap reveals details and photos of their X350 3D printer that debuts next week

May.15, 2015 - As German RepRap explains, the machine’s most eye-catching quality is definitely its print space. ‘There is no 3D printer available with a more optimized print space compared to its size. More

Polyforge sub-$20,000 3D printer brings industrial-scale SLS 3D printing to small businesses

May.15, 2015 - Among others, the Polyforge aims to bring the power of SLS 3D printing to small businesses looking for high resolution 3D printed objects. “I've been fascinated by 3D printing for a very long time... More

Chocolate created by the upcoming Choctory 3D printer showcased at Bakery China 2015

May.14, 2015 - Developed by the Nanjing Research Institute of Additive Manufacturing in China, this Choctory 3D printer is already capable of creating food and has entered the beta-testing phase. More

Tomato 3D printer offers high resolution full color desktop 3D printing, now on Kickstarter

May.12, 2015 - Tomato - a new 3D printer offering on Kickstarter - aims to bring high-resolution and full color 3D printing to consumers at a price point that’s much cheaper than similar offerings we’ve seen in the past. More

Bocusini Plug & Play food 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

May.12, 2015 - Bocusini Plug & Play food 3D printer is an easy-to-use open source food printing system for gastronomy, patisserie and home applications. It consists of a heated food printing head mounted to a standard 3D printer... More

Growduce mini bio 3D printer turns waste into cellulose of any shape

May.8, 2015 - The Growduce is a fermentation tank that lives off of compostable scraps that are turned into cellulose (a naturally occurring polymer) shapes over a period of two weeks or so. More

Polish start-up Sand Made to debut their SLS 3D printer at the TEDx Krakow in June

May.8, 2015 - This start-up Sand Made, founded by Jakub Graczyk, is almost ready to debut their industrial-quality SLS 3D printer. Visitors of the ever-popular TEDx Krakow in June are in luck. More

Makerarm multi-purpose personal fabricator & 3D printer to be unveiled at Bay Area Maker Faire

May.7, 2015 - The Makerarm team has already reached the point of sharing their vision of the future. Their take on a next-generation 3D printer is an all-purpose manufacturing machine that does away with the XYZ construction... More

Designer hopes his 3D Weaver can print rigid bulletproof vests or even buildings

May.5, 2015 - London-based industrial designer Oluwaseyi Sosanya's machine essentially weaves together layers of material around metal spikes and at different heights to create 3D shapes. More

Pasta maker Barilla to show off its 3D pasta printer at the Milan EXPO 2015

May.5, 2015 - Italian pasta giants Barilla will showcase their 3D pasta printer at this year's EXPO in Milan, which has just opened a few days ago and can be visited throughout May. More

Chinese company unveils PCPrinter BCTM 3D bioprinter and announces clinical trials on humans

May.4, 2015 - Xi’an Particle Cloud unveiled their PCPrinter BCTM 3D Printer, which relied on FFP 3D printing technology to health care specialists and potential investors and manufacturers. They also announced that clinical trials are forthcoming. More

18-year-old Lukas Hoppe's open source SLS 3D printer successfully funded on IndieGoGo

Apr.29, 2015 - 18-year-old German student Lukas Hoppe has therefore spent the last year or so working on an open-source SLS 3D printer, and through a successful Indiegogo campaign, he now has the funds to complete and share his YOU-SLS machine. More

$2,499 MoonRay UV DLP 3D Printer Launches on Kickstarter

Apr.28, 2015 - The MoonRay UV DLP 3D Printer from SprintRay has hit the popular crowdfunding platform and has already raised over half of their campaign goal of $100,000 less than a few hours out of the gate from launching their campaign. More

Redesigned Solus DLP 3D printer to open for pre-orders soon

Apr.28, 2015 - Over the past few months Taiwan-based start-up Reify has been improving and optimizing their DLP-based resin 3D printer. The new and improved Solus model runs on thoroughly tested Creation Workshop software... More

MakeX to launch Kickstarter campaign for low-cost M-Jewelry UV 3D printer in June or July

Apr.28, 2015 - Remember the M-One DLP 3D printer by MakeX? Launched on Kickstarter a year ago, this Chinese-made low cost stereolithography 3D printer was a huge hit in the 3D printing community for its ability to make budget resin printing possible. More

The Bocusini is the first universal Plug & Play food 3D printer, soon on Kickstarter

Apr.24, 2015 - A new German startup by the name of Print2Taste has researched this problem and thinks that they a solution in the form of their Bocusini. The Bocusini is a device that allows a user to retrofit their existing 3D printer... More

ShapingBits launches Kickstarter for multi-material and high-resolution 3D printers

Apr.23, 2015 - ShapingBits is selling two distinct 3D printer models on his Kickstarter page including the 3FXtrud 20 Uno and the 3FXtrud 25 Duo. While the 3FXtrud 20 Uno is a single extruder 3D printer built with features to More

SinterIt prepares to launch a $5,000 SLS 3D printer

Apr.23, 2015 - Sinterit was founded by Konrad Glowacki, Mike Grymala-Moszczynski and Paul Szczurek who wanted to create an affordable desktop SLS 3D printer that didn’t sacrifice on the quality that SLS 3D prints are known for. More

New 'Limitless' multi-tool machine combines a 3d printer with a CNC machine

Apr.22, 2015 - Called “Limitless”, this new CNC and 3D printer combo aims to live up to its name and provide users with multi-tool capabilities for tackling a wide variety of jobs. More

HotEnd Works' new HDfab ceramic 3D printer utilizes Pressurized Spray Deposition technology for high resolution prints

Apr.22, 2015 - Ohio-based high quality 3D printing service provider HotEnd Works has developed a custom ceramic 3D printer called the HDfab™ Advanced Materials 3D Printer, which produces high resolution and high quality components using Pressurized... More

Korean 3D printer maker Carima launches new desktop DLP 3D printer DP110

Apr.22, 2015 - Korean company Carima has just announced their new DP110 3D printer that they’re confident will take the industry by storm worldwide. The printer features a high-end DLP engine that allows them to create smooth... More

Nano Dimension unveils new Dragonfly 2020 nano-ink PCB 3D printer

Apr.20, 2015 - Among others, Nano Dimension, an Israel-based public company, unveiled their new Dragonfly 2020 3D system at an event held in Tel-Aviv, Israel late last week. More

Disney Researchers develop 'soft' 3D printer that creates objects with layered felt

Apr.17, 2015 - A team of researchers at Disney Research and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a 3D printer that layers together sheets of laser cut fabric to create three-dimensional objects using STL files similar to... More

Coming soon... The new Printrbot Play will be a $399 fully assembled 3D printer

Apr.17, 2015 - Brook Drumm, CEO of Printrbot has just announced their next 3D printer called Printrbot Play. The Printrbot Play will be a fully assembled FDM 3D printer. More

Big Red 3D printer self-replicates most of its own parts

Apr.14, 2015 - While entirely self-replicating machines are still a slightly futuristic concept, a pair of hobbyists has created a 3D printer that can reproduce nearly all of the parts required to make it. More

Drotix to launch new Gala 3D printer on Kickstarter on April 21st

Apr.13, 2015 - Now, an electrical engineer by the name of Mariano Ronchi (along with his team of designers, engineers and developers at Drotix) is gearing up to launch what he is hoping just might be the latest 3D printer crowdfunding hit... More

Stratasys unveils the extremely fast and efficient Large-Scale Objet 1000 Plus 3D printer

Apr.13, 2015 - Stratasys has just announced a brand-new 3D printer, the Large-Scale Objet 1000 Plus 3D printer, a machine that has been improved upon in every area of 3D printing relevance: speed, quality, print size, multi-material printing an efficiency. More

Teacher brings DIY 3D printing into the classroom using a modified projector & PowerPoint slides

Apr.9, 2015 - Dustin Klenke, a physics, robotics and biology teacher at Union High School in Union, Missouri has brought a similar project into his classroom as a way of breaking down the principles of 3D printing in an effort to... More

Cool hacked 3D printer decorates traditional Japanese bento lunch boxes

Apr.9, 2015 - While chocolate 3D printing experiments seem to be taking over the internet in recent months, we can’t just only eat chocolate all the time. That’s why it’s very refreshing to see this whole new take on the concept of 3D printing food. More

Ultimaker Original+ 3D printer source files & Ultimaker heated bed upgrade files now available online

Apr.7, 2015 - Keeping true to its commitment to open hardware, the company has finally been able to launch the Ultimaker Original+ and Ultimaker heated bed upgrade files today. More

Mechanical engineer creates ingenious Easy Cheese 3D Printer

Mar.31, 2015 - Using an existing 3D printer and some self-made, 3D printed modification parts, Maxwell-Parish created the world’s first (known) Easy Cheese 3D Printer. More

Chinese company Prismlab unveils super-fast SLA 3D printer, can print 2,712 cm3 in just 1 hour

Mar.31, 2015 - Now, a Chinese company named Prism3D has come forward with yet another similar technology that they are claiming can rapidly speed up 3D print times thanks to their own unique approach... More

Tiko Unibody delta-style desktop 3d printer raises over $188K first day on Kickstarter

Mar.31, 2015 - Less than two weeks ago, we caught a sneak-peek of the new Tiko unibody 3D printer at the Austin, Texas SXSW festival where it was met with a positive response. More

Maker creates SLA 3D printer using an old projector and $10 in parts

Mar.26, 2015 - For one motivated 3D printing enthusiast, he took matters into his own hands and crafted his own SLA 3D printer using little more than some borrowed parts, an Arduino Uno and less than $10 in supplies. More

Vormvrij announces new lineup of clay-based LUTUM 3D printers

Mar.26, 2015 - Dutch company VormVrij is focused on the intersection of clay and additive manufacturing. Today, VormVrij has announced that they have just released their new line of dual claystruder LUTUM 3D printers which start at €4655. More

Stepcraft 2, a universal desktop CNC/3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Mar.25, 2015 - For a very interesting multi-purpose machine has just launched on Kickstarter that not only functions as a perfectly decent FDM desktop 3D printer, but can easily be transformed into a CNC mill or an all-purpose cutter and engraver. More

New Gizmo 3D's super-fast DLP 3D printer creates objects in 6 minutes

Mar.25, 2015 - The Gizmo 3D printer, which is currently being developed by Australian resin manufacturers Gizmo 3D, has hit the web with full force through a video illustrating its ‘Continuous 3D Printing’ technique. More

Genesis Duo, new $349 dual extruder 3D printer to launch on Kickstarter next week

Mar.23, 2015 - But X3D Machines is about to launch a new machine that brings some more options to the table: the Genesis Duo, a dual-extrusion, self-calibration and wireless 3D printer. More

Jasper Menger unveils his Robot-Arm 3D Printer with an eight meter reach

Mar.23, 2015 - The 28-year-old entrepreneur Jasper Menger is the mastermind behind this interesting 3D printing setup and has recently founded new 3D printing startup 3D Robot Printing to further explore his robot’s potential. More

South African 3D printer maker unveils new supersized Mega Morgan 3D printer

Mar.20, 2015 - Last time we heard from South Africa’s Quinton Harley, he was busy finalizing the details on his RepRap Morgan 3D printer and also celebrating the win of the Gada Prize for Innovation. More

Singapore student builds a 3D food printer that prints cookies, mashed potato & chocolate

Mar.19, 2015 - Student Daniel Peng Zhuo shows us that this technology is at least definitely not an impossibility, as he has just built a prototype food printer of his own as part of a course at the National University of Singapore (NUS). More

New delta-style TIKO desktop 3d printer revealed at SXSW for just $179

Mar.18, 2015 - The TIKO, which will be launching on Kickstarter in the coming weeks, is a $179 3D printer that is capable of producing printed objects that are similar in quality to other existing Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers... More

XYZprinting releases new da Vinci 1.1 Plus 3D printer with W-Fi, free mobile app upgrade

Mar.18, 2015 - XYZprinting, Taiwan based manufacturer of affordable consumer-grade 3D printers, announced the release of the da Vinci 1.1 Plus, an enhanced version of its da Vinci 1.0 3D printer. More

Polish company unveils Gaja 3D printer version 2: Gaja Multitool with interchangeable heads

Mar.17, 2015 - Polish company TYTAN 3D, run by Pawel Rokita and Janusz Wojcik, announces completely new look for their Gaja 3D printer – Gaja Multitool. The company released two new devices a year ago. More

Carbon3D Introduces breakthrough CLIP technology for layerless 3D printing, 25-100x faster

Mar.17, 2015 - Carbon3D today emerged from stealth on the main stage of the TED conference with an entirely new breakthrough 3D printing process, which is, according to the company, 25-100 times faster than than other 3D printing processes. More

Dutch TNO’s ‘racetrack’ 3D printing factory line can build hundreds of products within minutes

Mar.15, 2015 - Dutch company TNO has revealed their own flexible production platform for additive manufacturing technologies that can produce complex products, each customized in some way. More

Ground-breaking 3D printer for small molecules could speed up custom drug development

Mar.13, 2015 - American scientists have announced the creation of a molecule-making machine, a 3D printer that can work at the molecular level to assemble complex small molecules on demand 'at the click of a mouse'. More

Dim3printing's 3DFormer 3D printing pen is coming to Kickstarter, starting at only $40

Mar.12, 2015 - Today Dim3printing informs us its 3D printing pen, now called 3DFormer, is coming to Kickstarter. The main features of the 3DFormer are the ergonomic design for easy gripping and advanced cooling technologies to prevent clogging. More

These ultra-realistic teeth were made by new triple-jetting Stratasys dental 3D printer

Mar.10, 2015 - Scheduled to be unveiled on Wednesday, March 11th at the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, the Objet260 Dental Selection 3D Printer was designed to take digital dentistry realism and precision to the next level... More

BoXZY, an all-in-one 3D printer, CNC mill and laser engraver launches on Kickstarter

Mar.9, 2015 - BoXZY’s basic setup is a dual extruder FDM 3D printer (with a precision of four microns!) that can be quickly interchanged with a solid 1 ¼ horsepower Makita router, turning the machine into a powerful CNC mill or a laser engraver. More

Pirx 3D releases design files for PIRX 3D printer, enables you build your own for free

Mar.9, 2015 - Pirx 3D, Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer, has announced this week that they are releasing all the design files for their first, wooden-framed model called PIRX. More

Student creates handheld 3D printer using LEGO bricks and a hot glue gun

Mar.9, 2015 - For a recent university project, New Zealand-born industrial design student Vimal Patel was provided with a small spool of biodegradable 3D printing filament and then tasked “to make something with it”. More

Desktop 3D 'BioBot' printer builds functional human tissue

Mar.8, 2015 - The young University of Pennsylvania graduates have developed a desktop 3D bioprinter that fabricates the 3D structure of human tissue and could eventually be used to 3D print functional human organs... More

German company TETRA to release world record nano 3D printer later this year

Mar.6, 2015 - TETRA, a Germany-based company recently announced that their TETRA GmbH nano 3D printer - which features Two-Photon-Polymerization - has earned the title as a world record holder for the smallest nano printing technology. More

3D Systems brings EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer to Harrods

Mar.6, 2015 - 3D Systems announced today its EKOCYCLE branded Cube 3D printer is now available at an exclusive EKOCYCLE Shop in Shop at Harrods. More

ExOne announces its largest 3D printing system Exerial for industrial series production

Mar.5, 2015 - Industrial 3D printer manufacturer ExOne today announced the upcoming availability of its largest 3D printing system, the Exerial. The Exerial system allows customers to engage with indirect printing technology... More

Indiegogo campaign launched to bring Mini Metal Maker 3D printer to the public

Mar.3, 2015 - Basically, David Hartkop's machine combines what is known as Precious Metal Clays (or PMC) with FDM 3D printing. His machine extrudes the metal clay just like a ceramic 3D printer extrudes regular clay. More

New Anvil 3D Creation Center combines 3D printing hardware and software into single platform

Mar.2, 2015 - After determining that consumers need both the software and hardware combined into a single platform to make 3D printing as seamless of an experience as possible, the creators of Anvil 3D Content Creation Center have developed... More

Canon Europe to market and sell 3D Systems 3D printers in UK & Ireland

Feb.26, 2015 - Canon Europe, a subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, world-leader in imaging solutions, today announces a distribution agreement with 3D Systems. Under the arrangement, Canon will market, sell and support 3D Systems’ 3D printers... More

Bond robot combines 3D printers & Montblanc pens to create handwritten notes for you

Feb.26, 2015 - This Bond robot is capable of producing gorgeous handwritten notes through an unusual combination of 3D printing technology and Montblanc pens and therefore is a true combination of technology, convenience and old-fashioned style. More

The Krak3n is coming: a modular monster 3D printer complete with 3D scanning and laser engraving

Feb.24, 2015 - The Krak3n 3D printer developed by a group of four Hungarian developers based in Budapest. By their own admission, they were all 3D printing fanatics who were unsatisfied with the current models on offer. More

Hermle unveils giant hybrid 5-axis metal 3D printer/CNC mill 'MPA 40'

Feb.24, 2015 - And in that respect, the giant MPA 40 machine that has just been unveiled by German machine tool manufacturers Hermle could be a real game changer. For not only is it a giant and highly efficient metal manufacturing machine... More

Piranha Fx, an all-in-one 3D printer/CNC/laser engraver launches on Kickstarter

Feb.20, 2015 - For a very interesting multi-purpose machine has just launched on Kickstarter that keeps all the size advantages of a desktop FDM 3D printer, while also functioning as a handy CNC mill and a laser engraver. More

Artis develops giant KUKA robot, a 100 cubic meter CNC machine & 3D printer in one

Feb.20, 2015 - KUKA Quantec Ultra machine is developed by the Berlin-based construction and engineering company Artis Engineering. It's a CNC milling machine and 3D printer in one. More

Soon you'll be able to 3D print chewing gum with GumJet 3D printer

Feb.18, 2015 - While most of those projects focus on materials such as chocolate, two London-based students have instead developed a product that is so far completely original: 3D printed chewing gum. More

Blacksmith Genesis, all-in-one 3D printer/scanner/copier now available for pre-order

Feb.16, 2015 - Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU Singapore) start-up Blacksmith Group launched its all-in-one 3D printer last weekend at the American Association Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting in San Jose, California. More

German RepRap unveils third-gen PRotos 3D printer

Feb.14, 2015 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap announces today the release of the third generation of its PRotos 3D printer kit. The new PRotos 3D printer offers several improvements. More

Stacker 3D & ColorFabb team up to launch modular and expandable 3D printer STACKER

Feb.13, 2015 - Stacker 3D has teamed up with 3D printer filament manufacturer ColorFabb to launch an 'affordable commercial grade' 3D printer 'STACKER'. The 3D printer will be made available via a Kickstarter Campaign in just a few days. More

Aleph Objects announces LulzBot TAZ 5 3D printer and partnership with filament suppliers

Feb.12, 2015 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Aleph Objects has announced on Wednesday the release of the LulzBot TAZ 5, as well as a variety of new 3D printing filament. More

Giant and quck Cheetah 3D printer now available, can print a lawn mower in 9 hours

Feb.11, 2015 - The South African-made Cheetah 3D printer, one the largest and quickest commercial FDM 3D printers can now be ordered. This very interesting 3D printer has been built by South African engineer and chocolatier Hans Fouche. More

Dutch team Vormvrij3D to unveil ceramic 3D printer that can make high-quality busts of people

Feb.10, 2015 - We were very interested to learn of a forthcoming ceramic 3D printer developed by the Dutch design duo Yao and Marlieke of Vormvrij 3D. Their currently unnamed 3D printer is set to be revealed next month. More

Voltera V-One prints circuit board prototypes in minutes, launches on Kickstarter

Feb.10, 2015 - Thanks to Voltera, electronics developers will be able to greatly reduce the time it takes to build or order new circuit boards, and much like 3D print designers, go from concept to creation in minutes. More

New Matter raises $6.5M to launch affordable MOD-t 3D printer in 2015

Feb.10, 2015 - Pasadena, CA based startup New Matter announced today the close of its Series A Funding round of $6.5M, led by Alsop Louie Partners, together with other investors including Arden Road Investments... More

ZYYX updates their 3D printer with Filament Monitor and Failed Print Detection

Feb.10, 2015 - Magicfirm Europe AB, a 3D printer manufacturer and owner of the brand ZYYX 3D Printers, released a new and upgraded ZYYX 3D Printer on Monday. More

DeltaBots launches 3D PotterBot Clay 3D printer with constant flow RAM extruder

Feb.9, 2015 - A company called DeltaBots is looking to revolutionize the ceramic and pottery industry with the release of their 3D PotterBot Clay 3D Printer and constant flow RAM extruder. More

Moment is the first 3D printer brand to enter into Brunei market

Feb.9, 2015 - DotRoot Technology, a Brunei-based 3D printer distributor, introduced Moment 3D printer at the 15th Annual Brunei Consumer Fair, which reportedly attracted a considerable crowd of technology fans. More

Israel-based something3D releases full-color desktop 3D printer

Feb.7, 2015 - More recently, Israel-based something3D has announced that they are offering a new full-color 3D printer option for those in need of a full-color Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing experience. More

Dutch supermarket Giant Albert Heijn debuts a chocolate 3D printer

Feb.6, 2015 - But the Dutch chain of supermarkets Albert Heijn seems to truly be the first to bring 3D printed food to the people, by including a non-commercial model on their confectionary department of a brand-new XL store in Eindhoven. More

This low-temperature 3D printer is safer for kids to use

Feb.3, 2015 - Japan’s Bonsai Labs, a 3D printing company based out of Tokyo, has unveiled a new 3D printer and filament that only heat up to around 80 degrees Celsius (176 Farenheit). More

Chinese students develop 6-axis KUKA+ABS 3D printing robot inspired by spiderwebs

Feb.3, 2015 - Students at the College of Architecture and Urban Planning at Tongji University in Shanghai, China have unveiled a 6-axis robotic 3D printer created during a recent 3-week “Digital Future” Shanghai Summer Workshop. More

Here is the awesome steampunk-inspired 3D printer you’ve always wanted

Jan.29, 2015 - For professional watchmaker and spreadsheet geek John Davis - who is currently just learning the “ins and outs of 3d printing” - creating an exposed gear and vintage time traveler-inspired 3D printer came naturally. More

Full Spectrum Laser debuts two new Phoenix Touch 3D printers

Jan.29, 2015 - Full Spectrum Laser, the 3D printing company based in Las Vegas, Nev., today unveiled two new, high-resolution, digital light 3D resin printers designed for jewelry and dental markets. More

Delta RepRap 3D printer plays Beethoven’s Fur Elise using only motor sounds

Jan.26, 2015 - Now an online user by the name of DeltaRAP has used his Delta Rep Rap printer to elevate those sounds to the next level. By using g-code commands to convert stepper motor movements into exact tonal sounds... More

Natural News launches 3D print farm to produce food self-reliance inventions

Jan.23, 2015 - Natural News, a natural health and self-reliance website based outside of Austin, Texas, has announced today that they will have a 3D printer farm up and running soon in the Lone Star state in the southern USA. More

The Vanguard 3D printer aims to be a portable cement 3D printer for structures

Jan.23, 2015 - A recent example is with the Vanguard 3D printer, which was conceived of by New Zealand-based industrial designer William Nicholson during his Honours year at Massey University in Auckland. More

Polish company Pirx 3D releases new 3D printer Pirx One

Jan.23, 2015 - Pirx 3D, a 3D printer manufacturer from Poland has just released a new model of 3D printer. The Pirx One is a stylish machine with high-resolution prints and convenient built in features. More

GP3D launches simple and affordable 3D printer 'Root' on Kickstarter

Jan.22, 2015 - As if choosing your first 3D printer wasn’t hard enough already. A brand new device, that is above all looking decent and affordable, has just been launched by the California-based company GP3D: the Root desktop 3D printer. More

New 3D printer concept ‘Scotty’ teleports existing 3D objects to another 3D printer

Jan.22, 2015 - Stefanie Mueller has developed what is likely to be the closest we’ve ever seen to a teleporting inanimate physical objects across a distance. In staying true to the Star Trek concept, she is calling her teleportation project "Scotty". More

UberBlox all-in-one modular construction set lets you build your next 3D printer

Jan.20, 2015 - Consider it an Erector set for the 3D printing generation, the UberBlox modular construction and automation set/system allows makers the ability create complex structures and printing machines. More

Stratasys' new Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D printer adds a soluble support option

Jan.16, 2015 - Stratasys announces today the Objet Eden260VS Dental Advantage 3D Printer designed for mid-size dental labs and mid-to-large-sized orthodontic labs. More

Ultimaker 2 rated as 'Most Wanted' 3D printer in 3D Hubs' Jan 2015 trend report

Jan.15, 2015 - 3D Hubs has rolled up their sleeves and used data from their community of over 10,000 printers in over 120 countries and thousands of 3D printing orders each month to formulate their January 2015 3D Printing Trend Report. More

The $199 Cobblebot Little Monster is a wallet-friendly desktop 3D printer

Jan.14, 2015 - Jeremiah Clifft, who aims to design and build high performance and low cost 3D printers, wanted to “redefine expectation with the first low-cost large build area consumer 3D printer” when he launched the original Cobblebot 3D printer. More

15-year old TED speaker set to release 10x faster modular 3D printer later this year

Jan.12, 2015 - 15-year old inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Saurez has already developed a portfolio of apps and is set to release his first 3D printer design later this year. More

Rays Optics announces mobile DLP 3D printer MiiCraft+

Jan.9, 2015 - After two years of development and testing, the company has just announced the MiiCraft+, the second generation 3D printer with more user-friendly interface and better accuracy. More

South Korean firm launches 3D printer Moment and user platform Your Moment

Jan.9, 2015 - The ‘Moment’ 3D printer is a FDM gantry-style focused on plug-and-play operation. It’s a machine with an exterior size of 380mm x 390mm x 350mm and a decent interior build area of 145mm x 150mm x 165mm. More

Gorgeous series of NEA 3D printers previewed at the CES in Las Vegas

Jan.9, 2015 - This series of next-generation 3D printers have been in development by the Toronto-based NEA.inc for more than a year. This family of NEA 3D printers, consisting of three different sizes and price classes. More

French/Vietnamese start-up Digitrax reveals their upcoming 3D printer with five extrusion heads

Jan.8, 2015 - Developed by two French engineers, the Digitrax MH5 multi-head 3D printer is a device that principally seeks to combat the main drawback of 3D printing: the agonizingly slow pace in which printing takes place. More

3D Facture launches Kickstarter campaign for low-cost Draken SLA 3D printer

Jan.7, 2015 - Created by the team of talented engineers and designers at 3D Facture, the Draken DLP-SLA 3D printer is the result of over two years of research and development... More

Ilios3D announces new low-profile Illios Ray SLA 3D printer

Jan.7, 2015 - Designed as the result of direct feedback from Ilios community, the new Ilios Ray 3D printer allows users to mix, color and experiment with different materials and printing techniques using SLA method of additive manufacturing. More

New Dutch CyBe robot 3D prints a wall with 'greener' concrete

Jan.7, 2015 - Not only has CyBe Additive Industries been prototyping an interesting 3D printer (a robotic arm), they have also developed a special type of 'filament' (CyBe mortar) that could prove to be perfect for 3D printing houses. More

HP selects Intel Core i7 processors to power HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology

Jan.7, 2015 - Today HP has announced another big news at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas: HP would be working together with Intel to put Intel Core i7 processors in HP's industrial 3D printers. More

Ultimaker announces new Ultimaker2 Extended and Go 3D printers at CES 2015

Jan.6, 2015 - Ultimaker has recently joined the ranks of the Brooklyn company to offer not just one size of 3D printer, but three total for users needing a smaller and more affordable offering and business customers who need a larger print area. More

Aleph Objects launches self-leveling LulzBot Mini 3D printer at 2015 CES

Jan.6, 2015 - Colorado-based Aleph Objects, Inc., an Open Source Hardware company, has today officially launched its latest addition to their line of LulzBot 3D printers, the LulzBot Mini. More

OWL unveils MC-1 & MC-2 3D Printers that have '250x resolution of other 3D printers'

Jan.6, 2015 - Old World Labs (OWL) today announced the launch of two new best-in-class 3D printers in its MC Series, the MC-1 and MC-2 at the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas. More

Formlabs 3D prints an actual speaker, announces performance improvement for From1+ 3D printer

Jan.6, 2015 - Formlabs, the Massachusetts-based giant of high-quality 3D printing, has just released two exciting new software updates that will greatly enhance the functionality and efficiency of their Form 1+ 3D printer. More

3D Systems unveils new CocoJet chocolate 3D printer At CES 2015

Jan.6, 2015 - 3D Systems unveils the CocoJet, a chocolate 3D printer at 2015 CES in Las Vegas today. Developed in collaboration with The Hershey Company, the CocoJet 3D printer prints custom designs in dark, milk or white chocolate. More

Airwolf 3D announces new HD-R 3D Printer and partnership with 3DaGoGo

Jan.6, 2015 - Airwolf 3D today introduced its latest 3D printer, the AW3D HD-R, to its award winning line-up of desktop 3D printers for the professional market. The HD-R features a high-resolution dual head printing, Wi-Fi connectivity... More

XYZPrinting shows off their $500 3D Food Printer at CES 2015 in Las Vegas

Jan.6, 2015 - The Taiwan-based XYZPrinting already unveiled their Food Printer last November, but they also brought their intriguing device along to the International CES 2015 in Las Vegas where visitors could actually taste 3D printed cookies. More

XYZPrinting unveils $349 FDM da Vinci Junior and $1499 Noble 1.0 SLA 3D printer at CES 2015

Jan.6, 2015 - XYZPrinting has announced the unveiling of two very interesting printers in Las Vegas: the da Vinci Junior 3D printer (relying on FDM technology) and the long awaited Noble 1.0 SLA 3D printer. More

BigRep adopts Autodesk’s Spark platform for BigRep ONE.2 1.3m³ 3D printer

Jan.6, 2015 - In preparation for this year’s CES in Las Vegas, BigRep announced it will adopt Autodesk’s Spark Platform as its operating system for its full scale printer, the BigRep ONE.2. More

DWS Labs' multi-material desktop XFAB SLS 3D printer now available for purchase

Jan.6, 2015 - When it was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January of 2014, Digital Wax Systems’ (DWS Labs) XFAB 3D Laser Printer turned quite a few heads thanks to its unique ability to use laser stereolithography... More

Voxel8 announces first new electronics 3D printer, now available for pre-order

Jan.5, 2015 - Today Voxel8 announced that they will be launching their initial product – the Voxel8 Developer’s Kit at 2015 CES this week. The Voxel8 Developer’s Kit is now also available for pre-order on its website for $8,999. More

Next generation 3Doodler 2.0 3D printing pen launches on Kickstarter

Jan.5, 2015 - 3Doodler, the world's first handheld 3D drawing pen, today announces its new model 3Doodler 2.0 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. More

Sneak peeks of the forthcoming Autodesk Ember 3D printer in action

Jan.2, 2015 - The Ember 3D printer features a beautiful industrial design. Currently, it is set to be priced at $5,995 – much more expensive than FDM printers, but cheaper than other professional resin machines. More

Slovenian construction pioneers BetAbram share footage of their 3D house printers in action

Dec.31, 2014 - A few months ago, we reported that BetAbram were building up towards taking orders for their printers – the cheapest one going for €12,000 – but there seems to have been some delay... More

Afinia announces their largest desktop 3D printer H800 with higher resolution

Dec.31, 2014 - Chanhassen, Minnesota based Afinia, a division of Microboards Technology LLC and the reseller for the Chinese 3D printing company Tiertime, has announced today a new printer, The H800. More

Multi-delta robotic arm design creates large-build 3D prints in small spaces

Dec.26, 2014 - One such project that has advanced the capabilities of the original delta robot is independent software and electromechanical product developer Aad van der Geest’s ‘Multi-Delta Robotic Arm’ project. More

Polyes Q1 SLA 3D printing pen to launch on Kickstarter before Christmas for $59

Dec.21, 2014 - Future Make Technology LLC announced that they are ready to launch their Polyes Q1 3D printing pen on Kickstarter with a surprisingly affordable price -- $59 (1 Polyes Q1 plus 3 capsules of inks). More

Students create large-scale 3d prints with their adaptable Sky Printer

Dec.18, 2014 - The Sky Printer is an adaptable, cable-based delta-gantry system that is capable of printing large objects with a minimal footprint. More

Students build a 7-foot (213cm) tall 3D printer for weaving ultra-lightweight structures with fibrous materials

Dec.17, 2014 - The 7-foot (213cm) tall 3D printer is designed to create ultra-lightweight woven structures with fibrous materials rather than the more typical hard plastics seen in traditional 3D printers. More

FLUX 3D Printer surpasses $1million on Kickstarter

Dec.17, 2014 - Back when it was launched on Kickstarter in October of 2014, the FLUX 3D Printer sent a ripple through the 3D printing community thanks to its modular setup that sets it apart from other desktop 3D printer offerings. More

New startup raised $2.8 million for developing a reinforced composite 3D printer

Dec.16, 2014 - Having successfully raised $2.8 million this morning, Impossible Objects is one step closer towards putting their reinforced composite, production-ready 3D printed parts into today’s automobiles. More

Marvell announces first fully integrated 3D printer system-on-chip solution

Dec.15, 2014 - NASDAQ listed company Marvell today announced the industry's first fully integrated 3D printer system-on-chip (SoC) and software solution platform. More

HYPER hydrogel 3D printing pen creates Nanoscale 3D structures in platinum

Dec.13, 2014 - A team of South Korean scientists, led by Seongpil Hwang of the Korea University in Seoul, has now developed a very intriguing and promising 3D printer: the HYPER pen. More

10,000 Euros offered for an open source plastic recycling machine design

Dec.12, 2014 - Last time we heard from Dave Hakkens, founder of the incredible Precious Plastics project, he was busy on a new project that exploded all over the internet in the form of a modular phone design. More

3D Hubs releases The 2015 3D Printer Guide

Dec.12, 2014 - 3D Hubs, the Netherlands-based resource center for 3D printer owners and users, has released today The 2015 3D Printer Guide, based on the reviews of 2,279 verified 3D Printer owners from around the world. More

Bolivian student designs and builds a 3D printer that uses PET bottles as filament

Dec.11, 2014 - For as part of his graduation project at the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés (UMSA), Bolivian student Paulo Loma has been building a 3D printer absolutely from scratch. More

3D Systems releases more details of their continuous, high-speed, fab-grade 3D printing platform

Dec.9, 2014 - 3D Systems released in last June some of the first details about their new high-speed, continuous fab-grade printer, which could set a new bar for mass-customization product manufacturing. More

German RepRap NEO 3D printer Christmas Edition available for €690

Dec.8, 2014 - Today desktop 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap has announced that they have put together a special package for this Christmas, a NEO 3D printer Christmas-Edition. More

Chinese scientists develop metal laser melting 3D printer that can be used in space

Dec.8, 2014 - A news from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASTC) is very exciting. Today they reported on a 3D printer that can actually be used by astronauts while on space missions. More

Chinese company ATSmake announces a new Mars FDM 3D printer

Dec.7, 2014 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer ATSmake announces this week a new FDM 3D printer called Mars. ATSmake is specifically targeting small and medium sized companies. Founded in 2012 in Shenzhen China. More

Autodesk taking orders for early build of Ember 3D printer, partners with HP on Spark 3D platform

Dec.3, 2014 - Autodesk has announced that they are opening up its Ember 3D printer to “explorers”, by taking orders via its Ember Explorer Program. Qualified approved Explorers will be able to purchase the Ember Explorer package. More

German RepRap's new, large scale 3D printer X1000 at EuroMold 2014

Nov.30, 2014 - Desktop 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap showcased its new 3D printer developed specially for its commercial customers at Euromold last week. More

BigRep successfully closed seed financing round for large-scale 3D printer

Nov.29, 2014 - BigRep, a Berlin based startup for full scale 3D printing, has announced this week that it has successfully received its first round of seed financing. More

ZMorph 2.0 S all-in-one 3D printer/personal fabricator launches at Euromold

Nov.28, 2014 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer ZMorph launches today at EuroMold 2014 their new generation of 3D printer: ZMorph 2.0 S personal fabricator. More

Asiga launches next generation Pico 2 precision 3D printer

Nov.28, 2014 - At Euromold 2014, Californian 3D printer maker Asiga has launched the Pico 2, an advanced precision 3D printer for direct manufacturing applications. More

MakerBot 3D printers and filament now available at Fry’s Electronics' 32 stores

Nov.25, 2014 - MakerBot and Fry’s Electronics announced that its 3D printers and filaments will be available in select Fry’s Electronics stores in the U.S. and online. More

Renishaw unveils new metal 3D printer EVO Project

Nov.25, 2014 - UK-based Engineering company Renishaw unveiled its first metal additive manufacturing system designed and engineered in-house at the Euromold fair which started today in Frankfurt and runs to 28 November. More

Prodways to announce 9 new 3D printers and new resins at EuroMold 2014

Nov.24, 2014 - French company Prodways announced today nine new 3D printers and material to be presented to the public for the first time during the Euromold, which will be held in Frankfurt from 25 to 28 November 2014. More

Taiwanese engineer working on the world’s biggest CMYKW 3D printer

Nov.24, 2014 - James Chang’s Super 3D Printer features a truly remarkable printing size of 1 x 1 x 0.8 m. And its not just the printing size that is monstrous, its also the filament it uses. James’s printer is capable of printing in CMYKW. More

Printrbot to release their all-metal Plus 3D printer on Black Friday

Nov.24, 2014 - Brook Drumm's new all-metal Printrbot Plus 3D printer is a complete improvement of that model; it’s sturdy, solid, efficiently designed and compact. You could call it the industrial version of the Printrbot. More

Loughborough University teams up with Skanska to build commerical 3D concrete printing robot

Nov.21, 2014 - Skanska, a multinational construction and development company based in Sweden, has signed an agreement with the UK’s Loughborough University to develop, build, and commercialize a 3D concrete printing robot. More

Gigantic BigRep One.2 3D Printer can create an entire table, debuts at EuroMold next week

Nov.21, 2014 - Berlin-based BigRep has announced that it will introduce their latest 3D printer BigRep One.2 at EuroMold 2014 in Frankfurt next week. More

3D Hubs releases 3D Printing Trend Report for November 2014

Nov.20, 2014 - 3D Hubs, the Netherlands-based resource center for 3D printer owners and users, has released its monthly in-depth trend report for November 2014. More

Overlord multicolor 3D printer to launch on Kickstarter next week, starting at £99

Nov.19, 2014 - This Overlord 3D printer has been developed by the Shanghai, China-based team called DreamMaker, who have developed the first generation of DreamMaker 3D printer. More

Hardcotton's Elemental pressure controlled SLA 3D printer launches on Kickstarter, starting at $950 AUD

Nov.19, 2014 - Canberra based Australian startup Hardcotton has launched their pressure controlled stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer on Kickstarter for AUD$950 to early backers. More

3D Systems previews ProX 400 two-laser direct metal 3D printer

Nov.18, 2014 - 3D Systems today unveiled the details of its ProX 400 metal 3D printer, which will be showcased at EuroMold 2014 in Frankfurt, Germany. The ProX 400 is capable of printing in more than a dozen alloys. More

Polish start-up SinterIt developing a $5,000 SLS 3D printer, aiming for an early 2015 release

Nov.18, 2014 - The trio behind Polish start-up SinterIt is aiming to release the first professional and affordable SLS 3D printer. And hey’ve already completed an extensive prototyping phase. More

NASA installs first zero-gravity 3D printer on Space Station

Nov.18, 2014 - On November 17, NASA announced that it has successfully installed the world’s first zero-gravity 3D printer on the International Space Station (ISS) to help astronauts to experiment with additive manufacturing in microgravity. More

Ester SLS 3D Printer to launch soon on Indiegogo, price starting at $2,500

Nov.17, 2014 - Fosdick's SLS 3D printer, named Ester, will be an affordable desktop Selective Laser Sintering 3D printer. It features 1,000cc build volume and sub-millimeter resolution. More

3D Systems unveils new 3D printers and materials to showcase at EuroMold 2014

Nov.17, 2014 - Last week 3D Systems announced its plans to unveil several new design and manufacturing products and services at EuroMold 2014. Today the company reveals some details of several new 3D printers and materials to date. More

Dutch students build DIY metal 3D printer using Prusa i3 printer and a MIG welder

Nov.17, 2014 - A few students at TU Delft University in the Netherlands are currently working on a MIG welder based 3D metal printer, hoping that more makers can further improve their project on an open source basis. More

JuicyPrint 3D printer uses bacteria & orange juice to print out 3D structures for tissue engineering

Nov.15, 2014 - Ilya Levantis from the London Biohackspace showed off JuicyPrint, a 3d printer that is fed with fruit juice to print on demand 3D structures of bacterial cellulose, a strong and exceptionally versatile biopolymer. More

Taiwan's XYZprinting launches its first 3D food printer

Nov.14, 2014 - Start-up XYZPrinting launched its first 3D food printer, which creates food with capsules and edible ingredients. XYZprinting Inc chairman Simon Shen demonstrates the new printers at a press conference in Taipei yesterday. More

Solus high resolution 3D DLP printer launches on Indiegogo

Nov.14, 2014 - Taiwanese company Reify 3D launched its Solus yesterday on Indiegogo. As we previously reported, Solus is a high-resolution DLP stereolithography 3D printer with an advanced peeling technology. More

Swedish-Malaysian manufacturer VAGLER releases Vagler V-8E educational 3D printer

Nov.12, 2014 - Malaysia-based prosumer 3D printer manufacturer VAGLER International has today released a printer specifically designed for use within the education sector. More

FLUX, the all-in-one modular 3D printer, scanner & laser engraver launches on Kickstarter

Nov.11, 2014 - Flux, the all-in-one modular 3D printer, scanner & laser engraver we reported last month, is a very promising and intriguing device. Today the Taiwanese team has just launched FLUX on Kickstarter, seeking $100,000 in crowdfunding. More

Construct a mini 3D printer for less than $60 using recycled electronic components

Nov.7, 2014 - Instructables user Mikelllc has shared a handy tutorial to help you to construct your very own low-budget 3D printer out of recycled electronic components. More

RichRap shares Sli3DR 3D printer design files

Nov.7, 2014 - And Richrap has recently shared another intriguing 3D printer that would make a very interesting construction project for anyone looking for a bit of challenge: the Sli3DR 3D printer. More

Mazak unveiled hybrid metal 3D printer with multiple heads

Nov.5, 2014 - Yamazaki Mazak Corporation (Mazak) is the latest company to step into the 3D printing market by adding a new INTEGREX i-400AM (additive manufacturing) HYBRID Multi-Tasking machine to its machine tool lineup. More

Stratasys unveils 11 new high-performance 3D printers and materials

Nov.5, 2014 - At EuroMold 2014 starting Nov. 25, 2014, in Frankfurt, Germany, Stratasys are launching 11 high-performance 3D printers and materials for high-end prototypes, production aids and manufactured parts. More

ROKIT announces world's first desktop 3D printer capable of printing high strength engineering plastic

Nov.3, 2014 - ROKIT Inc., the leading desktop 3D printer manufacturer in Korea announced that it has developed the world’s first desktop 3D printer capable of printing high strength and heat resistant engineering plastic. More

3D Proto's plug & play flexFORM 3D printer comes with auto-grip system & 7" tablet

Nov.1, 2014 - Lublin, Poland based company 3D Proto has just launched flexFORM, a 3D printer that anyone can use with ease. The flexFORM is a simple, plug & play 3D printer that comes with a filament feeder. More

Autodesk announces $100 Million Investment Fund for 3D printing companies

Oct.30, 2014 - Autodesk has announced that it intends to invest up to $100 million in 3D printing companies over the next several years. The Spark Investment Fund, which will be operated within Autodesk... More

Weld3D working on development of low cost 3D metal printing

Oct.30, 2014 - One startup, Huntsville, Alabama based Weld3D wants to make 3D metal printing affordable. Weld3D, a team of aerospace engineers started development of their idea and process about a year ago. More

HP wants to rewrite the rules of 3D printing with new 'Multi Jet Fusion' tech

Oct.29, 2014 - Hewlett-Packard today revealing a new large, industrial printer and the Multi Jet Fusion technology which the company thinks it can rewrite the rules of 3D printing. More

XYZprinting ships all-in-one XYZ Da Vinci 1.0 AiO 3D printer/scanner

Oct.29, 2014 - XYZprinting, the manufacturer of affordable consumer grade 3D printers, announced that its da Vinci 1.0 AiO (all–in-one) 3D printer plus scanner is now shipping in the U.S. market. More

Coming soon to Kickstarter: FLUX, the all-in-one Delta 3D printer, scanner & laser engraver

Oct.27, 2014 - So, what is FLUX? It's a very promising and intriguing desktop Delta 3D printer, whose versatility, abilities and price tag will doubtlessly turn quite a few heads in the 3D printing community. More

ZMorph 3D printer launches in US

Oct.23, 2014 - Polish 3D printer manufacturer ZMorph announced today that it is starting distribution of ZMorph 3D printers with dedicated software Voxelizer in the United States and is adding new laser toolhead... More

Chinese company releases 2nd Gen 3D bioprinter 'Anyprint B01CS' for $24500

Oct.22, 2014 - At the 9th China International pension and medical rehabilitation Fair, Qingdao Unique Technology presented their newest Bioprinter: Anyprint B01CS, the 2rd generation of its 3D bioprinter. More

Print yourself a treat: how to modify a 3Drag printer to print chocolate

Oct.22, 2014 - Open Electronics shared a cool tutorial that will allow you to modify a 3Drag 3D printer, a quite typical RepRap FDM printer, with a pastry bag. Why a pastry bag? More

UK company Fripp Designs unveils Picsima silicone 3D printer

Oct.21, 2014 - But UK company Fripp Designs has come up with a device that lets you create parts from silicone without any support materials. They call it "Picsima Silicone 3D Printer". More

The smallest, battery powered 3D resin printer launches on Kickstarter, $189 for early birds

Oct.17, 2014 - iBox Printers Inc announced today the launch of its iBox Nano 3D Resin Printer. The iBox Nano is claimed to be tthe worlds smallest, quietest, portable, most affordable, and only battery powered 3D Resin Printer. More

Polyes Q1 3D printing pen uses light to harden ink, Kickstarter launch coming soon

Oct.16, 2014 - Unlike the commonly used FDM (fused deposition modeling) method used in 3D printing pen like 3Doodler, Polyes Q1 uses light sensitive resin instead of melted plastic. Polyes Q1 adopts the blue LED... More

Dutch company By Flow working on a truly portable 3D printer that can print in plastic, ceramic & food

Oct.15, 2014 - However, the project 3Dbyflow by Dutch company By Flow is perhaps the most ambitious and intriguing attempts to realize properly portable 3D printing. While little has been revealed about this ongoing project... More

Peachy Printer released its latest 3D prints, now available for pre-order

Oct.15, 2014 - Peachy Printer, the world's first $100 3D printer, has today released it's latest prints. The Peachy Printer project was successfully funded on October 20, 2013 and it raised CAD$651,091 from 4,420 backers. More

Polish company launches BlackJet 3D printer: ‘the link between RepRap & professional printers’

Oct.15, 2014 - And now the another polish start-up called Endivio is on the eve of launching their very own 3D printer: the BlackJet V260. The company said that they hope this machine will act as Poland's first pro-sumer 3D printer. More

Russian man creates a €195 SLA 3D printer from old CD/DVD drives

Oct.14, 2014 - Russian engineer and graduate from Tomsk Polytechnic University Mikhail Shevchenko decided to build his very own SLA 3D printer. For those of you know don’t know, SLA or stereolithography 3D printing don’t extrude molten plastic... More

gCreate releases gMax 1.5 & gMax 1.5 XT 3D printers boasting large build envelope

Oct.14, 2014 - gMax 1.5 has a similar build envelope as the original. The gMax 1.5 and 1.5 XT both have larger build envelopes than the current gMax and a tighter design that allows for a smaller printer footprint. More

Pi-Top 3D printed laptop launches on indiegogo, super early bird price $229 for full Kit

Oct.14, 2014 - Last month, a London-based team of young entrepreneurs and engineers have revealed the prototype for their Raspberry Pi laptop, the world's first ever fully-functional, 3D printed laptop. More

‘The Bug’, a 3D printer that prints in Fiber Composites

Oct.13, 2014 - Fortunately, that is exacty what ITT student Sebastian Morales has been working on as part of an intriguing undergraduate project called ‘The Bug’. While not quite capable of printing intricate composite constructions yet... More

Manli introduces SimplyPrint 3D Printer, priced at $1299

Oct.13, 2014 - Taipei based Manli Technology Group Ltd announced today the SimplyPrint 3D, an easy to use 3D printer designed for home users, DIY hobbists, and design studios. More

Pocket-Sized Pocket3DPrinter will be a portable combination of FDM & SLA technology

Oct.9, 2014 - The Pocket 3D Printer prints layer by layer like a standard FDM plastic printer, except instead of heating up plastic, the Pocket Printer prints using a ultra violet photopolymer resin. More

Tired of FDM 3D printers? Engineer constructs his own SLS 3D printer

Oct.7, 2014 - California-based engineer Brandon Fosdick has recently revealed the results of his efforts to construct his very own SLS 3D printer. His SLS printer looks very promising and inspiring. More

LumiPocket DLP 3d printer is now live on IndieGoGo, €300 for early backers

Oct.5, 2014 - Today, Italian maker Davide Marin launched his LumiPocket DLP 3D printer on indiegogo. Marin is the man behind LumiFold: a small and portable 3D printer that you can put in your your backpack or briefcase to travel with. More

Tel Aviv Listed ‘Nano Dimension’ developing 3D printer & Nano inks for printing electronics at home

Oct.3, 2014 - Nano Dimension is developing a 3D printer for multi-layer circuit boards (PCBs) as well as conductive nano-silver inks along with novel insulating and substrate inks. More

LumiFold inventor to launch €300 LumiPocket DLP 3D printer at Maker Faire Rome & on Indiegogo

Oct.2, 2014 - Based on its successful model LumiFold, the team has created a new portable DLP 3D printer LumiPocket. Lumipocket is an upgraded version of LumiFold. More

Kast LCD-based SLA 3D printer soon on Kickstarter, prices start at $999

Oct.2, 2014 - Kast3DP informed us today that they are currently working on the first prototype of the Kast 3D Printer for mass production. This current version features a build speed of 5 inches (127mm) per hour. More

Engineering student builds a unique Raspberry PI 3D printer

Oct.1, 2014 - Engineering student Owen Jeffreys came up with a Raspberry Pi 3D printer which he claims to be the world's first. The 800MHz PI actually controls every part of the machine. More

WASP to bring a 4 meter Delta 3D printer to Maker Faire Rome this weekend

Oct.1, 2014 - Massimo Moretti, founder of WASP, will bring a 4 metre tall Delta 3D printer to Maker Faire Rome this coming weekend. Two years ago Wasp, one of the largest 3D printer manufacturer in Italy. More

Plastic Scribbler releases Asterid 2000 series 3D printers, prices start at $499

Oct.1, 2014 - Atlanta-based Plastic Scribbler Inc unveils the Asterid 2000 Series of 3D printers for the consumer market. The Asterid 2000 fully assembled 3D printer is priced starting at $499. More

Rapide Lite 3D printers Indiegogo got fully funded in one day, early bird prices start at $399

Sep.30, 2014 - A team of designers and engineers from Australia and China has launched their affordable desktop 3D printer Rapide Lite on Indiegogo. Rapide Lite has been designed to be scalable and will come in 3 sizes. More

Arduino & Sharebot announce details of its new 3D printer MATERIA 101

Sep.30, 2014 - Arduino, the most commonly used Open Source hardware platform, and Milan based Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot has announced a new 3D printer MATERIA 101. More

Admatec announced ADMAFLEX 2.0 3D ceramic printers for serie production

Sep.30, 2014 - Dutch startup Admatec Europe BV has announced that this month a total of four new 3D printers started operation at its facility in Moergestel, the Netherlands. More

Polish 3D Printing Pioneers 3NOVATICA present their two latest printers

Sep.26, 2014 - This autumn 3NOVATICA unveiled two brand-new 3D printers, which are designed to completely depart from their GATE printer. These new printers are the affordable, compact and consumer-oriented FLEXA, and the PROFABB. More

‘3D Bioprinting Solutions’ to reveal first Russian 3D bioprinter in late October

Sep.25, 2014 - The Russian company 3D Bioprinting Solutions have revealed that they will unveil their very first – and first Russian – 3D bioprinter during the Open Innovations 2014 forum. More

High resolution 3D DLP printer Solus to hit indiegogo for $1000

Sep.24, 2014 - Taiwan based Reify introduces today a new DLP-based stereolithography printer called Solus, aiming to bring high resolution printing to the world at an affordable price. More

FormFutura launches EasyWood Coconut for 3D printing tropical wood

Sep.24, 2014 - Now, another filament manufactuer, FormFutura, has developed EasyWood Coconut, a mixture of 40% grinded coconut particles with modified binding polymers. More

Soon you will be able to 3D print your ownRaspberry Pi-powered laptop

Sep.24, 2014 - A London-based team of young entrepreneurs and engineers have revealed the prototype for their Raspberry Pi laptop, the world’s first ever fully-functional, 3D printed laptop. More

Aurora Labs launches S1 metal 3D printer on Kickstarter for under $4000

Sep.23, 2014 - West Australian start-up Aurora Labs today releases their metal 3D printer for the consumer market on Kickstarter. Aurora Labs' S1 consumer grade printer offers aerospace grade 3D printing. More

5AxisMaker multi-fabricator: mill, scan, 3D print, spray & cut on Kickstarter tomorrow

Sep.21, 2014 - Fedor Gridnev and Elena Gaidar want to bring affordable and advanced fabrication right to your desk. Their 5axis multi-fabricator is a machine that has versatility to fabricate complicated design prototypes on your desktop. More

Technology to bioprint tissues on demand in 3D is here

Sep.21, 2014 - Swansea University life science technology spin out company 3Dynamic Systems Ltd (3DS) has announced the availability of its two 3D bioprinting machines – the Alpha and Omega bioprinters. More

Ultimaker introduces Ultimaker Original+ 3D printer & heated bed upgrade kit

Sep.20, 2014 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker recently announced their move into the US by setting up an assembly and service hub with fbcr8. Today Ultimaker released another upgrade for their Ultimaker Original. More

First Zero-G 3D printer scheduled to launch to the ISS in 15 hours

Sep.19, 2014 - This Saturday, on September 20 at 2:14 am the first 3D printer intended for in-space use will depart aboard a rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., headed for the International Space Station (ISS). More

Beijing Tiertime launches UP BOX 3D printer

Sep.19, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer Beijing Tiertime announced the global launch of its new desktop 3D printer, UP BOX, the largest and most advanced desktop printer from Tiertime’s UP 3D printer series. More

Northeastern reveals NanoOPS 3D printer that prints nanoscale electronics

Sep.18, 2014 - This week, however, scientists from Northeastern University have revealed their NanoOPS printer, which could be a breakthrough. The market is potentially enormous: demands for miniscule electronics... More

Dremel releases $999 3D printer Idea Builder

Sep.18, 2014 - Major tool manufacturer Dremel, known primarily for its rotary tools, is entering into 3D printing market. Dremel announced its Dremel 3D Idea Builder Wednesday at MakerCon in New York City. More

PrintAlive 3D bioprinter that builds skin grafts for burn victims wins James Dyson award

Sep.18, 2014 - For the deserved winner of the Canadian award was the PrintAlive Bioprinter, a 3D printer that is capable of producing artificial skin grafts for burn victims. More

Meet 3&Dbot, a small Brazilian robotic 3D printer that could print anything in any size

Sep.17, 2014 - But industrial designers at NEXT and LIFE of PUC-rio's design program has come up a brilliant idea: a mobile, 3D-printing robot that is capable of printing products much larger than its size. More

FLX.ARM: Low-cost SCARA robotic arm for 3D printing, milling & dispensing, now on Kickstarter

Sep.17, 2014 - Flux Integration LLC, a Biddeford, Maine USA based robotics and automation company, has developed The FLX.ARM.S16.Z8, the first low-cost precision SCARA robot arm. More

Makeblock releases a 400-piece DIY 3D printer kit 'Constructor I'

Sep.16, 2014 - Shenzhen-based Chinese company Makeblock, known for their various mechanical parts and electronic modules to turn your idea into products, has released a 400-piece DIY 3D printer kit. More

Ultimaker now available in North America & assembled in the U.S.

Sep.16, 2014 - Today Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer has announced availability of its products to North American customers through its partnership with US company fbrc8. More

Cooksongold & EOS launch PRECIOUS M 080 DMLS for 3D printing watch & jewellery

Sep.15, 2014 - Additive Manufacturing technology from Cooksongold and EOS will change economics of making watch and jewellery products, by offering an affordable, compact, and design-driven manufacturing solution. More

Botler, an affordable, large build size 3D printer can print more than trinkets

Sep.14, 2014 - Botler is an affordable, large build size open source 3D printer launched on indiegogo on Sep 06. Botler boasts a print volume of 315 mm x 315 mm x 315 mm (12.4x12.4x12.4in). More

LAMP 3D printers could transform manufacture of complex metal parts, available in 2015

Sep.11, 2014 - The Atlanta-based 3D printing manufacturer DDM Systems announced that their latest LAMP 3D printers will be made commercially available over the second quarter of 2015. More

German RepRap announces new 3D printer, featuring an ultra-large build volume

Sep.11, 2014 - Neri Oxman, a designer, architect, artist and head of the MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter research group as been named the 2014 recipient of the Vilcek Prize in Design. More

MakerMex to launch MM1 modular 3D printer capable of printing plastics, ceramic, Play-Doh and food

Sep.11, 2014 - MakerMex, a startup based in Mexico, is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to fund the company's latest 3D printer, the MM1 modular 3D printer. More

Introducing 3DPandoras, a full color 3D printer of powder tech under $3000

Sep.11, 2014 - 3DPandora, a full-colour plastic 3D printer, was announced today by El Monte, CA based Global Trend Trading Technology. The printer is designed to produce coloured 3D prints using CMYK 3d technology. More

Introducing the ATSmake ‘Make’ SLA 3D printer

Sep.10, 2014 - China-based company ATSmake has released the ‘Make’ 3D printer, which is intended to fill the slot between these two extremes; the industrial-grade, expensive high-precision printers... More

ORD Solutions launches fully assembled RoVa-Paste/Food 3D printer for under $1000CAD

Sep.10, 2014 - ORD Solutions has today launched a new Kickstarter project: the RoVa-Paste 3D printer designed to make 3D Prints from almost any material that is available in a paste. More

Stratasys announces Objet500 Connex1 & Connex2 multi-material 3D printers

Sep.9, 2014 - Stratasys has upgraded its Objet Connex family with two new printers - the Objet500 Connex1 and Connex2, featuring the company’s unique triple-jetting technology. More

Introducing SpiderBot 3D printer's innovative double extrusion system

Sep.8, 2014 - Last week, the French inventors’ couple Philippe and Myriam Boichut unveiled the last innovation to their popular SpiderBot Delta 3D printer. Their newest model will, as they explained in a blog post on their website. More

Optomec launches 5-Axis System for producing 3D printed antenna and sensors

Sep.5, 2014 - Optomec, today announced the availability of the Aerosol Jet 5X system for printing 3D electronics. The Aerosol Jet 5X platform was specifically developed to enable a new generation of lighter weight. More

3Doodler celebrates sales of 100,000 3D printing pens, launches new Pedal accessory

Sep.5, 2014 - 3Doodler, the world's first 3D printing pen, is revealing its new accessories range of a 3Doodler stand, nozzle set, and foot pedal at IFA this year, as well as a brand new range of eight plastics. More

Roland DG Australia unveils its first DLP 3D printer

Sep.3, 2014 - Australia company Roland DG has announced the release of the monoFab series, including the company's first 3D printer, the ARM-10, and a new 3D subtractive prototyping and manufacturing machine, the SRM-20. More

It 3D prints, mills and scans - FABtotum Hybrid Fabricator starts shipping

Sep.2, 2014 - 3D printing company FABtotum, announced today that the FABtotum Personal Fabricator, an all-in-one hybrid additive/subtractive CNC device that can print, cut, mill and scan, has begun distribution to early adopters. More

Dutch startup Orchis launches Portobello DLP 3D printer on Kickstarter

Sep.2, 2014 - The Portobello DLP 3D Printer from Dutch startup Orchis Print Solutions launched on Kickstarter last week, aiming to deliver a 3D printing solution for high resolution applications. More

Norwegian startup Polarworks to bring Alta rotary 3D printer to Kickstarter later in 2014

Sep.1, 2014 - Tired of the seemingly endless whirring noises filling your home? Does the constantly necessary tweaking and adjusting needed for printing even simple objects bother you? More

BigRep to showcase giant ONE 3D printer & new secret model at 3D PrintShow London

Sep.1, 2014 - German studio BigRep wanted to create an affordable 3D printer that can build furniture in full size. BigRep unveiled its first product, BigRep ONE in February 2014. More

The F3D 3D printer doesn’t just print pizza, but also cooks it in less than 20 minutes

Aug.29, 2014 - These four mechanical engineering students have utilized and modified existing 3D printing technology to construct the F3D printer, a 3D printer that is capable of printing pizza. More

Sharebot unveils project SnowWhite plan, a sub-$20000 SLS 3D printer

Aug.29, 2014 - Milan based Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot Srl today announced that it has completed preliminary development of Project SnowWhite, a sub-$20,000 selective laser sintering (SLS) system. More

Neri Oxman who plans to '3D print' buildings wins Vilcek Prize

Aug.29, 2014 - Neri Oxman, a designer, architect, artist and head of the MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter research group as been named the 2014 recipient of the Vilcek Prize in Design. More

Dutch team VormVrij 3D create large 3D clay printer that can print functional ceramics

Aug.27, 2014 - The Dutch Design duo behind Vormvrij 3D are pioneering an innovative ceramic printer that is easy to use and capable of producing large ceramics. Despite the difficulties that accompany ceramic materials like clay... More

ShareBot releases XXL 3D printer, featuring large 800mm build length

Aug.27, 2014 - Milan based Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot Srl today announced that it will launch its new XXL desktop 3D printer, with the largest horizontal build size in its class. More

Sintratec: Affordable desktop SLS printer launching this autumn for $5300

Aug.26, 2014 - Sintratec is founded by electrical engineers Joscha Zeltner, Christian Von Burg, and Dominik Solenicki who have been working on this project since 2012. Sintratec plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo in October. More

David, not just a pellet 3D printer, it could even extrude a plastic bag

Aug.25, 2014 - Back in May, Columbus, Ohio based Sculptify announces the development of an innovative personal 3D printer, which allows users to "print with limitless material options." More

Accucraft i 250+ 3D printer used to aid skull surgery of a 4-year-old girl

Aug.21, 2014 - Mumbai-based technology company Divide By Zero is one of the first company to bring 3D printing to the Indian technology market. Their Accucraft i 250 3D printer is a user-friendly plug-and-play product. More

Plan B is an open source, DIY powder-based 3D printer

Aug.21, 2014 - Dutch engineer Yvo de Haas has recently come up with Plan B, an open source, inkjet-based 3D printer using standard 3D printer parts and electronics, off the shelf inkjet components, 3D printed parts. More

A five-foot-tall, Delta 3D printer makes stunning and functional 3D printed ceramics

Aug.19, 2014 - Dutch artist Olivier van Herpt has spent the last two years working on 3D printer and 3D printing process that could make large and medium scale functional 3D printed ceramics. More

Candy confectionery-focused food 3D printer set to launch on Kickstarter on August 20

Aug.17, 2014 - London-based startup 3D Ventures wants to revolutionize the food 3D printing industry by developing an affordable premium product. The result is a confectionery-focused food 3D printer, Candy. More

Lewihe, fastest 3D printer printing FilaFlex, hits Indiegogo starting at $499

Aug.14, 2014 - On Friday Spanish company Lewihe has launched an indiegogo campaign for their new 3D printer that allows you to print with Filaflex and other materials in high speed and accuracy. More

First affordable SLS 3D printers, Ice1 & Ice9, to launch on Kickstarter next Monday

Aug.13, 2014 - "Selective Laser Sintering" is one of the oldest 3D printing technology around. It uses laser as the power source to sinter powdered material to create a solid structure. Unlike some other additive manufacturing processes. More

Airwolf 3D launches AW3D HDL 3D Printer for $2,295

Aug.12, 2014 - Airwolf 3D today announced it has added an entry-level 3D printer, the AW3D HDL to its line of high-performance 3D desktop printers. The HDL features a build envelope of 1,100 cubic inches. More

UP Mini Desktop 3D Printer for sale at half-price

Aug.12, 2014 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Tiertime (PP3DP) is currently running a special deal in which you can buy a UP Mini Desktop 3D Printer for US$599.99 & free shipping. More

Blacksmith Genesis set to launch tomorrow, $1200 for early backers

Aug.11, 2014 - Singapore based 3D printer manufacturer Blacksmith Group is set to launch its all-in-one machine, Blacksmith Genesis, on August 12, 2014. More

3D Hubs’ August trends features new 3D Printer Quality chart

Aug.11, 2014 - 3D Hubs' August report in August lists 15 printers that rate the highest print quality. Two professional printer, the Projet 660 and Zcorp printer from 3D Systems... More

Tytan 3D unveiled details of its Delta Ceramic 3D printer

Aug.11, 2014 - This week, after 5 months of development, the team has for the first time unveiled the result of their work: the full specification of its Delta Ceramic 3D printer. More

Aleph Objects releases KITTAZ, kit version of TAZ 4 3D printer for $1595

Aug.8, 2014 - Aleph Objects Inc., the makers of the Lulzbot 3D printers, released KITTAZ, a kit version of its TAZ 4 3D printer. Aleph Objects releases LulzBot TAZ 4 3D printer back in May. More

Solidoodle announces 3 new 3D printers, Solidoodle Press costs just $599

Aug.6, 2014 - On Tuesday, 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle announced a completely new lineup of 3D printers which are now available for presale. More

Singapore start-up unveils 3D bio-printer that prints living tissues

Aug.5, 2014 - A Singapore starup Bio3D Technologies announced today the country’s first 3D bio-printer - Bio3D Life-Printer - that is able to print human tissues and cells for diagnostics and drug testing. More

TeeBotMax foldable, portable 3D printer DIY files & instructions released

Aug.5, 2014 - Emmanuel Adetutu, designer and developer of open source TeeBot 3D printer, has just released an improved version of the printer, called 'TeeBotMax'. More

Meet Blacksmith Genesis, all-in-one 3D printer/scanner/copier set to launch in 7 days

Aug.5, 2014 - Their first product, Blacksmith Genesis packs a load-full of features. Designed to be a 3D printer + scanner + copier, the Blacksmith Genesis is a FDM (fused deposition modeling) based 3D printer made for everyone to use. More

$299 upgraded Uncia hits Indiegogo, with plan to donate DLP 3D printers to Asian schools

Aug.4, 2014 - QSQM Technology, a Chinese startup who was recently acquired by Nanjing F.M. Laser Technology Co., Ltd for $1 million has launched an Indiegogo campaign on August 1st for its upgraded version of Uncia DLP 3D Printer. More

BioAssemblyBot, a step closer to 3D bio-printing tissues & organs

Aug.4, 2014 - Just last week, Kentucky-based Advanced Solutions announced the launch of the next generation in 3D printing: The BioAssemblyBot and TSIM Lab Quest tabletop workstation. More

Singapore startup QwikFab announces large format 3D printer for businesses

Aug.2, 2014 - On 19 July 2014, QwikFab announced the Beast, a large format 3D printer designed for prosumers and small and medium businesses. Built in Singapore, the Beast has a massive build volume of 300mm x 300mm x 600cm. More

Affordable open source DLP 3D printer soon on Kickstarter, starting at $475

Aug.1, 2014 - Two months later, Brad Hill is preparing the final steps of launching a Kickstarter fund raising compaign for his device and he has now renamed the printer 'LittleDLPer' as 'LittleRP'. More

Meet the FoodForm 3D Printer that prints ice cream

Jul.31, 2014 - This week, Luis E. Fraguada of Spanish company 'Robots In Gastronomy' has also showed off a printer that is capable of printing ice cream. Their printer, called 'FoodForm', allows the user to print objects onto any surface. More

MIT, Manipal graduates develop $1000 Julia 3D printer, with more in the pipeline

Jul.29, 2014 - Founded by Vijay Raghav Varada and Rohit Asil, Fracktal Works is a starup in India that was aimed to create affordable technology and deliver it to every doorstep. More

5-meter tall giant Magna Delta 3D Printer unveiled by Japanese creators

Jul.29, 2014 - Japanese company GenKei has designed a giant Delta 3D printer called 'Magna'. Magna is designed for printing architectural elements, full scale furniture, products, and life size figures. More

MIT's NVBots launches NVprinter on Fundable, featuring automated part remover

Jul.24, 2014 - Boston-based 3D printing startup NVBots, founded by MIT students, is seeking to raise $150,000 with a crowdfunding campaign on Fundable, allowing interested parties to help fund the adoption of the NVBots 3D printing solution. More

SeeMeCNC to unveil largest 15 foot tall Delta 3D printer 'Partdaddy'

Jul.22, 2014 - SeeMeCNC is an early player in the 3D printer industry. They have built affordable Rostok 3D printer kits and ORION series of 3D printers based on delta system. More

Neotech releases new system for 3D printing electronics

Jul.22, 2014 - Germany-based Neotech AMT GmbH, which began developing this novel technology in 2006 has announced Monday the release of a new 3D Printed Electronics system, the LBS 45XE. More

Singapore company launches fast and high precision Onyx 3D printer

Jul.21, 2014 - After a year in development, Singapore based 3dee Creations officially unveiled their first “prosumer” desktop 3D printer '3dee Onyx' last week. 3dee Onyx uses Fused deposition modeling technology. More

Solidoodle lowers price of all 3D printers by $100 to $300

Jul.21, 2014 - Brooklyn-based Solidoodle announces the price reduction of its line of printers, knocking off at least $100 on each model. More

Matterfab developing affordable metal 3D printer

Jul.19, 2014 - MatterFab wants to build a platform that can replace traditional manufacturing and surpass it. MatterFab is developing the first US based powder bed fusion metal 3D printer. More

Swedish company launches fume free and hassle free 3D printer ZYYX 3D

Jul.18, 2014 - Today the Gothenburg, Sweden based company Magicfirm Europe has launched a new desktop 3D printer: ZYYX 3D. The new ZYYX 3D printer features an enclosed build chamber with an active carbon filter system. More

DYNAMO 3D launches super fast D3D ONE EVO 3D printer

Jul.18, 2014 - DYNAMO 3D, a young Italian company that designs and produces consumer 3D printers, announced today its latest innvation, the D3D ONE EVO 3D printer, thanks to its collaboration with Create it REAL. More

RepRapBCN introduces sub-$1000 BCN3DR Delta 3D printer

Jul.18, 2014 - The new BCN3DR printer is a Delta type RepRap printer that is reliable, accurate and simple. The printer is the younger sister (in size and portability) of the BCN3D+. More

Upgrade your ride with NeoPixel LEDs and 3D printing

Jul.18, 2014 - Popular Electronics shop Adafruit loves to create innovative projects using 3D printing. This week Adafruit shows NeoPixel LEDs that lets you upgrade your long board for a very bright and safe summer night ride. More

Polish company OVE is developing affordable full color FDM 3D printer & DLP 3D printer

Jul.18, 2014 - Polish company OVE plans to introduce a full color FDM 3D printer and a full-colour DLP 3D printer which utilise OVE's patent-pending 3D color printing technology, Tomek Płuciennik, CEO of OVE 3D Printers said on Thursday. More

3D printing with ice cream? MIT students create a 3D ice cream printer

Jul.17, 2014 - Three students at MIT, Kyle Hounsell, Kristine Bunker, and David Donghyun Kim have created a ice cream printer using the principals of a fused deposition model printer. More

Hurco files patent for CNC-based 3D printing

Jul.16, 2014 - Hurco Companies announced the company recently filed a U.S. patent application for new technology combining 3D printing and CNC machining. More

Sculptify releases details on David 3D pellet printer, to launch on Kickstarter in August

Jul.14, 2014 - Today Sculptify announced its plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign in August of this year. The company will offer production units to Kickstarter backers in exchange for funding contributions. More

Sciaky's Giant 3D metal printer available in September, producing parts up to 19' lengths

Jul.11, 2014 - Sciaky, Inc. announced today that it will be offering its electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) systems for purchase, which will be available as early as September 1, 2014. More

Type A Machines introduces direct 3D printing with Autodesk Meshmixer

Jul.10, 2014 - 3D printing just got a lot easier. Meshmixer users can now print directly to Type A Machines' Series 1 3D Printers, thanks to a new partnership with Autodesk. More

CraftBot 3D printer launches on indiegogo, starting at $399

Jul.10, 2014 - Developers at CraftUnique has launched their CraftBot 3D Printer on Indiegogo. CraftBot is capable of printing large objects (250x200x200 mm, approx. 10x8x8 in). More

3D Print a life-size replica of yourself: China unveils world largest 3D wax printer

Jul.10, 2014 - Qingdao Unique Products Develop Co. Ltd, the developer of the world's largest 3D printer, has unveiled the first life-sized 3D Wax Statue Printer at the World 3D printing technology Industry Conference. More

Cobblebot large build area 3D printer hits Kickstarter, starting at $299

Jul.9, 2014 - Cobblebot is a low cost large build area consumer 3D printer. It has one of the largest print areas of any consumer 3D printer available, that allows you to print objects up to 15" x 15" x 15" (381 x 381 x 381 mm). More

Richard Horne releases 3DRnano & 1.8m tall 3DRmega Delta 3D printers

Jul.9, 2014 - UK based engineer Richard Horne has launched two new 3D Delta printers on Tuesday: 3DRnano is a portable Delta 3D Printer and the 3DRMega is an impressive 1.80m Delta printer. More

Affordable MOTA 3D printer launches on Kickstarter, giving away for $99 & $299

Jul.8, 2014 - 3D Printing doesn't have to be expensive, said MOTA team, the creator of MOTA 3D printer, an affordable high-quality printer. The MOTA 3D printer is equipped with a 0.4mm print head and features up to 120 mm/s print speed. More

15-year-old filed a patent for his new 3D printer, 10x faster than Makerbot Replicator

Jul.6, 2014 - Fifteen-year-old Thomas Suarez has big plans for this summer: he wants to revolutionize 3D printing technology. The young inventor and entrepreneur has already filed a patent for his own 3D printer. More

ErectorBot large scale 3D printer comes with first 'production level' granule-fed extruder

Jul.5, 2014 - Leonard Dodd, a designer, engineer and fabricator, has developed an innovative 3D Printer that works directly with granules of plastic. Dodd's ErectorBot (Bot that erects) uses the gantry design. More

Five material/color liquid cooled 3D printer RoVa3D fully funds on second day

Jul.3, 2014 - On June 23, ORD Solutions launched a 35 day Kickstarter campaign for their latest 3D printer, the RoVa3D. On June 25, they passed their funding goal of $25,000. More

Orange Maker announces high-res 3D printing technology - Heliolithography

Jul.2, 2014 - Orange Maker, the LA-based 3D Printing technology startup, has announced today a revolutionary new 3D printing technology - Heliolithography (patent-pending) - that displays significant improvements... More

Australian startup Hardcotton launches world first pressure controlled SLA 3D printer

Jul.2, 2014 - Canberra, Australia startup Hardcotton has launched today Elemental – a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer that is claimed to be "the world’s first pressure controlled 3D printer". More

TOME portable, self-contained FDM 3D printer under development, priced less than $1500

Jun.29, 2014 - Philip Haasnoot, and his partner Corey Renner wanted to enter this market with a portable and self contained FDM 3D printer that could be used in field hospitals that are short on supplies. More

3D Weaver prints flexible woven structures out of wool and paper

Jun.27, 2014 - Royal College of Art (RCA) graduate Oluwaseyi Sosanya has come up with a unique creation: He has created a beautiful loom designed for weaving in three dimensions using the x y and z coordinates. More

Sculptify introduces ‘David’ 3D printer that prints directly with pellets of filament

Jun.26, 2014 - Sculptify today introduced David, an innovative 3D Printer that works directly with pelletized materials. The David 3D Printer features a durable anodized aluminum enclosure. More

World's first 3D chocolate printer Choc Creator version 2 launches

Jun.26, 2014 - The Choc Creator was billed as a “simple, yet versatile desktop 3D chocolate printer.” In collabration with its Chinese partner, Choc Edge has officially released the second version of Choc Creator in Chinese market. More

China building world's largest 3D printer to construct houses

Jun.25, 2014 - Qingdao Unique Products Develop Co Ltd has unveiled the world's largest 3D printer last week at the 2014 World 3D Printing Technology Industry Conference and Exhibition. More

Nestle wants to create a real-life, 'Star Trek' food replicator

Jun.25, 2014 - Nestle, the largest food company in the world, says it is planning to build a real-world version of Star Trek-style replicator which produces "food at the press of a button". More

Airwolf 3D announces new dual hot end 3D printer HD2x for under $4,000

Jun.24, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer Airwolf 3D unveiled today the AW3D HD2x dual hot end 3D printer. The new printer is equipped with patent-pending JRx print heads, each powered by its own stepper motor. More

Another Scara Arm 3D Printer under development

Jun.20, 2014 - A SCARA robot is primarily used for assembly and can be programmed to handle precise installation work repetitively.British inventor Sean (Clanzer) has been hard at work for over a year now. More

Startup MakeX develops open-source, low cost DLP 3D printer, soon on Kickstarter

Jun.19, 2014 - Digital light processing, which uses a project to cure liquid resin layer by layer, prints objects with a very fine resolution that surpasses that of typical Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printers. More

Tekma3D TM1 3D printer on Kickstarter, featuring crossing splines XY for speed & accuracy

Jun.19, 2014 - Kickstarter has given birth to many affordable 3D printers. Today another 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter, the Tekma3D TM1 3D printer by Goleta, CA based Michael Everman and Bill Spracher. More

Dutch designer's analog 3D printer, completely manual, is 3D printing clay

Jun.19, 2014 - De Bruin's background of model making and architecture helps him achieve his first creation: an analog 3D printer that does not utilize electrical source and computer software. More

German startup unveils attractive, high resolution Cobot 3D printer

Jun.18, 2014 - Three industrial design students have developed Cobot 3D printer, a compact FDM printer with large print space aimed at professionals like architects, product designers, artists and engineers. More

3D Systems releases first details of high-speed 3D printing assembly line for Google's Project Ara

Jun.17, 2014 - 3D Systems released today some of the first details about their new high-speed, continuous fab-grade printer, which could set a new bar for mass-customization product manufacturing. More

3D Systems & Coca-Cola present EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer that prints in recycled bottles

Jun.17, 2014 - 3D Systems has announced that they will team up with will.i.am and The Coca-Cola Company to launch the EKOCYCLE Cube, a consumer 3D printer that uses filament made in part from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. More

Build your own Arduino controlled BuildersBot CNC/3D printer

Jun.16, 2014 - The Buildersbot is an Arduino controlled CNC Router and 3D printer. It features stainless steel frame and was designed for 3D printing big objects. More

Afinia 3D reduces the price of H-Series desktop 3D printer 19%

Jun.16, 2014 - Afinia 3D, a leading supplier of Desktop 3D Printers, announced today that they are reducing the price of their H-Series 3D Printer 19%, from $1,599 to $1,299USD. More

17-year-old student developing a sub $1k 3d metal printer

Jun.14, 2014 - 3D printing in plastic materials is becoming quite accessible to home and hobby users. If you’re a hobbyist on a typical budget wanting to 3D print in metal, however, the price is not cheap. More

New Leapfrog Creatr HS 3D printer, bigger & 5 times faster

Jun.14, 2014 - Dutch 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog announced Friday their new Creatr HS 3D printer, which prints up to 5 times faster than the regular Creatr, according to the company. More

3D printer headed for Space Station is ready for launch in August 2014

Jun.12, 2014 - Made In Space’s 3D printer, specially designed for use on the ISS, has passed final NASA certifications and testing and is ready to launch to the International Space Station in August 2014. More

Printeer, first 3D printer targeted at kids, launches on Kickstarter

Jun.11, 2014 - Mission Street Manufacturing, a California based startup, is seeking $50k of Kickstarter crowdfunding for child-focused 3D printer 'Printeer'. More

Formlabs introduces 50 percent faster second-gen Form 1+ SLA 3D printer

Jun.11, 2014 - Formlabs, an MIT Media Labs spin-out and the creator of Form 1 SLA 3D printer, has announced the Form 1+ on Tuesday. The Form 1+ has a 2nd gen laser system that is four times more powerful than its predecessor. More

Staples begins offering Trimaker's T-Element 3D printer in Argentina

Jun.10, 2014 - Staples will be offering the new T-Element 3D printers manufactured by Trimaker and in addition, Staples Barrio Norte’s store will open a 3D-printing copy center. More

ORD Solutions offers free 3D printer in exchange for a name for MH3000 v2

Jun.10, 2014 - ORD Solutions has announced that they are looking for a new name for their 5 nozzle 3D Printer MH3000 version 2 and they’ll give a free printer to the submitter of the name they use. More

3DP Unlimited's large format X1000 3D printer lets you print bigger

Jun.8, 2014 - A company called 3DP Unlimited has developed a large format 3D printer that is significantly larger than other prosumer and desktop 3D printers, so you can print large parts at once. More

ROBO 3D announces results of the Big 3D Printing Consumer Survey

Jun.7, 2014 - 3D printer maker ROBO 3D announced last week the results of its annual Big 3D Printer Consumer survey, which this year indicates that 79% of the people surveyed will be purchasing a 3D printer. More

mUVe 1 DLP 3D printer to be launched by June end, starting at $999

Jun.7, 2014 - Recently Piper has been busy working a new resin-based 3D printer, the beta mUVe 1 DLP 3D Printer. This printer is a cut-down version of the mUVe 1, gone are the X and Y axis. More

Singapore startup looking to raise $75,000 for cheapest PrintM3 Delta 3D printer

Jun.6, 2014 - A startup based in Singapore has launched an Indiegogo crowd funding for a printer called PrintM3 which is available to pledge for $249. Pledge $139 and $199 were all gone. More

CreoPop, world's first 3D printing pen with cool ink, soon on indiegogo for $89

Jun.5, 2014 - Introducing the CreoPop 3D Pen, a new generation 3D printing that lets you draw three-dimensional objects with ease. CreoPop uses 'cool ink', a light sensitive resin instead of melted plastic. More

XYZprinting announces da Vinci Nobel 1.0 SLA 3D printer, priced under $2,500

Jun.4, 2014 - Taiwanese 3D printer company XYZPrinting announced today a new stereolithography printer Nobel 1.0 at Computex 2014, one of the largest ICT tradeshows in the world, today in Taipei, Taiwan. More

XYZprinting to launch two da Vinci 3D printers with in-built scanner today at Computex 2014

Jun.3, 2014 - Taiwanese 3D printer company XYZPrinting will launch the new da Vinci 1.0 AiO (All-in-one) and 2.1 AiO at Computex 2014 (Jun 3~7), one of the largest ICT tradeshows in the world, today in Taipei, Taiwan. More

Poor Man’s 3D Printer for under $70, using old PC/printer parts

Jun.2, 2014 - Tarkun Gelstronic wants to build a cheap and inexpensive 3D printer that anyone can afford. His goal was to build such a 3D Printer for less than 100 Dollar/Euro. More

Virginia Tech introducing latest 3D printing vending machine DreamVendor 2

Jun.1, 2014 - In the Fall of 2013, the DREAMS Lab tasked a team of 8 Virginia Tech mechanical engineering students with creating the next generation of the DreamVendor for their senior design project. More

First Belgian-made 3D printer TripodMaker wins big at Bizidee

May.30, 2014 - TripodMaker, the first 3D printer manufactured in Belgium, was developed by 27-year old civil engineering student Pieter-Jan Vandendriessche and his partner Eva Spillebeen. More

Chinese company showcases largest full color FDM 3D printer, 3.8m length

May.30, 2014 - A company in Sanya, China has announced the development of the nation's largest full color FDM 3D printer. This massive 3D printer has a build envelope of 3.8 x 2.4 ×1.8m. More

German 3D printed SmoothFood actually looks and tastes pretty good

May.30, 2014 - Researchers in Germany are doing some incredible things with 3D printing. They are working on a 3D food printer that will be able to create easily digestible food. More

New Matter’s MOD-t 3D printer launches on Indiegogo, starting at $149

May.28, 2014 - Today CA based startup New Matter has launched a 35 day Indiegogo campaign to accept pre-orders for their new 3D printer, the MOD-t. New Matter has significantly reduced the cost to produce the MOD-t 3D Printer. More

Isis3D launches new dual extruder Isis One desktop 3D printer

May.28, 2014 - Isis3D, a young yet highly ambitious 3D printer startup, has just released an improved version of its Isis One desktop 3D printer. Now featuring precision-aligned powerful dual extruders for soluble support. More

German startup launches 3D printing pen & $649 Iceman 3D printer on Indiegogo

May.28, 2014 - German startup 3DMedifab UG has launched two projects on Indiegogo: 3D printing pen and a compact Iceman3D desktop 3D printer. The new Cloudio2go 3D printer pen is very similar to the 3Doodler. More

BetAbram to release 3D house printer for €12,000 in July/August 2014

May.26, 2014 - BetAbram, a Krsko, Slovenia based company has designed and constructed three different types of BetAbram 3D printer capable of printing houses. More

LittleDLPer aims to be an affordable open source DLP 3D printer, soon on Kickstarter

May.26, 2014 - Meet the LittleDLPer, an affordable, open source DLP Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printer. DLP Projector based printers have been gaining in popularity in the last few years. More

Cambridge design studio Dovetailed invented a 3D fruit printer

May.24, 2014 - Working with Microsoft in Cambridge, Dovetailed has developed a 3D fruit printer that uses a molecular-gastronomy technique called spherification which is able to print an apple or a pear in just seconds. More

Sneak peak of Robo 3D R2 printer, Titan electronics board & new file sharing site

May.23, 2014 - At maker faire San Francisco held last weekend (May.17~18, 2014) Robo 3D announces the R2 available for pre order this summer. From the photo Robo 3D posted days ago, the R2 looks really nice. More

Polish startup to introduce full metal extruder & multifunctional delta 3D printer

May.22, 2014 - Janusz Wojcik and Pawel Rokitalaunched its first product Goliat Extruder and latest project: delta 3D printer that prints with ceramics, salt, plastics and even food. More

Sales of 3D metal printers grew nearly 76% in 2013

May.22, 2014 - According to a new report by Wohlers Associates, a research consultancy focused on additive manufacturing and 3D printing, sales of 3D printers capable of manufacturing metal parts are growing rapidly. More

QU-BD unveiled new $199 One Up 3D printer in bright neon colors

May.21, 2014 - QU-BD, founded by Chelsea, David, Nathan & Courtney, has successfully raised over $400,000 from 1,400 backer for the Kickstarter campaign of their $199 One Up 3D printer in November 2013. More

3D Systems' Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers available to pre-order, starting at $999

May.21, 2014 - 3D Systems announced Tuesday that its Cube 3 and CubePro 3D printers will ship in the second half of June 2014 and are now available to pre-order. More

First Croatian 3D printer 'Forcebook UltraPrint 3D'

May.20, 2014 - Croatian company HG Spot, an IT equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, will bring the first Croatian 3D printer 'Forcebook UltraPrint 3D' to the market on 22 May. More

Sculptify 3D printer printing directly with plastic pellets, soon on Kickstarter

May.18, 2014 - Columbus, Ohio based Sculptify announces the development of an innovative personal 3D printer. The 3D printer works with pelletized plastic instead of standard filament. More

Farsoon China unveils new 402 SLS 3D printer with fastest scan speed

May.16, 2014 - Hunan Farsoon High-Technology Co., Ltd, China announced on May 14th the availability of Farsoon 402 selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer. More

German RepRap ships 1000th NEO desktop 3D printer

May.16, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap announced today that they have shipped their 1000th NEO desktop 3D printer. The NEO is assembled according to ISO 9001 quality regulations in Germany. More

Fastest high res Titan 1 DLP 3D printer set to launch within 2 weeks, starting from $1,899

May.15, 2014 - Kudo3D is preparing to launch a Kickstarter campaign for their Titan 1 DLP 3D printer. With the patent pending passive self-peeling technology for bottom up SLA, Titan 1 features 2.7 inches per hour print time. More

Airwolf 3D introduces AW3D HDx for polycarbonate & Nylon printing, priced below $3,500

May.15, 2014 - Airwolf 3D introduced today AW3D HDx, a desktop 3D printer that prints engineer-grade materials for $3,495 (MSRP). The AW3D HDx 3D printer upgrades the current AW3D HD. More

Autodesk unveils new 3D printer and Spark, the Android of 3D printing

May.15, 2014 - Autodesk announced its consumer 3D printer at the MakerCon conference in California, along with an open-software 3D printing platform called 'Spark'. More

MOD-t 3D printer to launch on indiegogo May 28, priced below $300

May.15, 2014 - A week ago, we reported on a new 3D Printer, the MOD-t by startup New Matter. Today we have received updates from the company that their crowdfunding campaign will be on Indiegogo and will go live on May 28th. More

Stratasys launches two highest precision wax 3D printers for dental labs

May.14, 2014 - The Stratasys CrownWorx and FrameWorx 3D Printers, claimed to be the highest precision wax 3D printers available, allow dental labs to produce wax-ups for crowns, bridges and denture frameworks. More

Kast SLA 3D printer launching soon on Kickstarter for $1790

May.14, 2014 - Startup Kast3DP showed off its new Kast 3D printer, a stereolithography 3D printer that allows you to build high quality 3D plastic in a matter of hours. More

Monoprice's new dual color 3D printer, an OEM version of Flashforge Creator X?

May.14, 2014 - Electronics e-commerce and direct sales company Monoprice announced its newest offering, a Dual Color Extrusion 3D Printer. Founded in 2002, Monoprice's primary focus early on was cables. More

New Matter MOD-t 3D printer to launch on crowd-funding site soon

May.8, 2014 - Pasadena, CA based startup New Matter, former IdeaShaper, has been working on a new 3D printer for consumer market. Calld MOD-t, the 3D printer will be an easy-to-use device designed for everyone. More

Flying 3D printer could help remove nuclear waste

May.7, 2014 - Their recent project, the world's first 3D printing flying robot, can build nests and carry heavy containers out of hard-to-reach places - all autonomously. More

Solidscape introduces MAX 2 high precision 3D wax printer

May.7, 2014 - Solidscape, a Stratasys company introduces today the Solidscape MAX², a high-precision 3D printer for manufacturing wax patterns. More

Joshua Harker Offers 3D printed 'Mazzo di Fiori', raising funds for next-gen 3D printer

May.6, 2014 - For the last 18 months Harker has been developing a new 3D printing technology, a completely new approach & not another FDM/RepRap or DLP project. More

Blueprinter SHS 3D printer has started shipping in Europe

May.6, 2014 - The Danish start-up company Blueprinter ApS was set up in 2009 aiming to create a kind of "office 3D printer" with affordable price and high printing quality. More

Aleph Objects releases LulzBot TAZ 4 3D printer

May.6, 2014 - Loveland, Colorado based Aleph Objects announced the launch of their newest desktop 3D printer: LulzBot TAZ 4. Like the previous LulzBot Taz 1,2 and 3, TAZ 4 is fully open source hardware. More

3D printing with FLX.ARM, a low-cost precision SCARA robot arm

May.1, 2014 - Flux Integration LLC, a Biddeford, Maine USA based robotics and automation company, has developed FLX.ARM.S16, the first low-cost precision SCARA robot arm. More

Tinkerine launches Ditto Pro 3D printer (update)

May.1, 2014 - Tinkerine Studios today announced the launch of DittoPro 3D printer. DittoPro is specially developed for the prosumer and education markets. More

Lix 3D Printing Pen hits £30,000 Kickstarter goal in two hours

Apr.30, 2014 - Lix 3D Printing pen was launched today on Kickstarter. The beautifully engineered and crafted pen is blasted past its £30,000 pledge goal in just 2 hours. More

Giant South African 3D printer prints entire frame of a RepRap Morgan

Apr.30, 2014 - Fouche's latest development, a giant 3D printer is the size of his garage. The printer can print out enormous designs, even the entire frame for a RepRap Morgan. More

Mamba3D open source 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Apr.29, 2014 - Dutch startup MyMatics has just launched a fund raising campaign on Kickstarter to bring its Mamba3D printer to market. The Mamba3D printer features an aluminum frame. More

Maker raising funds for 3D printed finger prosthetic project for those in need

Apr.29, 2014 - In 2012, Christian Call, a master mechanic millwright and designer, lost the tip of his right index finger in a work-related accident. He spent the next year healing and looking for an affordable prosthetic. More

Disney Research & CMU invent new 3D printer, printing Teddy Bear on demand

Apr.28, 2014 - Disney Research along with CMU have developed a new type of printer that is capable of turning wool and wool blend yarns into fabric objects into soft, interactive objects. More

3D printed dresses hit the runway at Qingdao Fashion Week

Apr.28, 2014 - During the 2014 China (Qingdao) International Fashion Week in Qingdao, technology and fashion collided when a model walked down the runway in a striking 3D printed dress. More

Multifunctional 3d printing delta robot ZeGo launching on Monday

Apr.26, 2014 - ZeGo Robotics, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania based startup, is set to launch ZeGo bot on crowdfunding website Indiegogo on Monday. More

Malaysia's first 3D printer maker targeting 1,000 units per month production

Apr.25, 2014 - VAGLER International, a Swedish-Malaysian 3D printer manufacturer has just launched its online shop for Malaysia and Singapore markets. More

Local Motors started first test print of DDM car's chassis

Apr.24, 2014 - Local Motors started the first test print of the DDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing) car chassis/tub at Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL) today. More

Solidoodle announces education packages for teachers

Apr.24, 2014 - 3D printer maker Solidoodle announced on Wednesday Solidoodle U which provides schools education packages and free materials to let teachers bring 3D printing into their classroom. More

Print big with Mankati Fullscale XT 3D printer

Apr.24, 2014 - Created by Chinese company Shanghai Vision Technology Co., Ltd., the Mankati Fullscale XT features patented print head, made of Teflon/PEEK, to eliminate nozzle clogging problem. More

4 AXYZ seeks $1m via Indiegogo for 3D printing real wood furniture

Apr.24, 2014 - 4 AXYZ, a startup which plans to offer consumers an affordable way to get custom, high-quality wood furniture within days of order, has just launched a campaign on Indiegogo. More

Stalactite 102 high definition, foldable DLP 3D printer at Indiegogo

Apr.23, 2014 - Kickstarter and Indiegogo have seen quite many 3D printer funding campaigns lately. This time is the Stalactite 102, a resin-based, DLP 3D printer. More

3D printers for home-use to exceed 1 million unit sales by 2018

Apr.18, 2014 - Sales of consumer 3D printers will exceed 1 million units by 2018, rising from just over an estimated 44,000 this year, according to UK-based research firm Juniper Research. More

Tinkerine soon launch Ditto Pro 3D printer

Apr.16, 2014 - Vancouver based 3D printing company Tinkerine will soon launch its Ditto Pro printer, aimed at the education market. The Ditto Pro features a sleek Open C frame crafted out of uni-piece aluminum composite shell. More

ROKIT unveils three new 3D printers: Compact, Pro and Giant

Apr.14, 2014 - Korean startup ROKIT officially announced three brand new models of their 3D printer in Seoul on Friday 11’th of April. ROKIT’s 3DISON series features up to 1000mm/second printing speed. More

Amaker 3D printer set to launch on Kickstarter next week

Apr.11, 2014 - Singapore based Amaker3D has announced today that they will launch a Kickstarter campaign for their new 3D printer, Amaker. More

EU developing 3D food printer for the elderly, set to finish by 2015

Apr.9, 2014 - Researchers in Europe are working on a 3D food printer that will be able to create easily digestible food, which not only maintains the shape and taste of the real thing, but can also be fortified with specific nutrients. More

High speed, high resolution DLP 3D printer Titan 1 set to launch soon

Apr.8, 2014 - Kudo3D's first product is Titan1, an easy to use and upgradable desktop DLP Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printer. DLP Projector based printers have been gaining in popularity in the last few years. More

$199 The Micro 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Apr.7, 2014 - Today Bethesda, MD based startup M3D launches a Kickstarter campaign for its Micro 3D printer. The Micro is a lightweight (1kg) consumer 3D printer that comes ready to use out of the box. More

High resolution M-One DLP 3D printer to launch on Kickstarter soon

Apr.4, 2014 - Chinese company Makex want to take desktop 3D printers to the next level with their new DLP 3D printer M-One. More

The new Cyrus 3D printer

Apr.3, 2014 - The Cyrus is a compact fully assembled desktop 3D printer with a built-in spoolhoolder on the back. It comes with a small metal geared stepper motor with a torque of 1.0Nm. More

Studio Under develops a large & fast ceramic 3D printer

Apr.3, 2014 - Studio Under, a design and research studio based in Israel, claimed that they have built the largest ceramic 3D printer ever made. More

Bonsai Mini 3D printer released in Japan

Apr.2, 2014 - Japanese startup Bonsai Lab released its ultra-compact Bonsai Mini 3D printer BS01 today. The BS01 was launched on Japanese crowdfunding site "kibidango" in December 2013 and raised about JP¥10,500,000 funding in 3 weeks. More

XYZprinting starts taking pre-orders for da Vinci 2.0 Duo 3D printer

Mar.31, 2014 - The company is not wasting any time getting its latest 3D printers to market - XYZprinting today announced its da Vinci 2.0 Duo 3D printer is available for pre-order. More

New iNvent One 3D printer launches on indiegogo

Mar.30, 2014 - Italian 3D print start-up MakerDreams has just launched its iNvent One 3D printer on indiegogo. Created by brothers Luca and Frederico Faggiotto, iNvent One is a plug-in-and-play machine. More

Ultimaker 2 3D printer source files now online

Mar.29, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker releases the Ultimaker 2 source files today, as promised when they introduced the new 3D printer 6 months ago. More

Lixpen, the smallest 3D printing pen

Mar.28, 2014 - Called Lixpen, the 3D printing pen has the similar function as of 3D printers: it melts and cools colored plastic, letting you create rigid and freestanding structures. More

Researchers print live cells with multi-material 3D bioprinter

Mar.27, 2014 - Chinese company Unique Technology announced that it has successfully developed a 3D bio-printer that is capable of printing a variety of cells simultaneously. Tests revealed that the cell survival rate was up to 92%. More

3D Pioneer signs MoU with Mbot to develop 3D printer

Mar.27, 2014 - 3D Pioneer Systems has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hangzhou, China based Magic Firm, manufacturer of Mbot 3D printers to co-develop company's new 3D printer and related accessory hardware. More

$1,000 Foodini 3D food printer hits Kickstarter, ships in Jan 2015

Mar.26, 2014 - Barcelona start-up Natural Machines has just launched its new invention: Foodini, a prototype 3D printer that can produce a range of foodstuffs on Kickstarter. More

FACTUM high speed sintering 3D printer makes a part in less than a second

Mar.26, 2014 - University of Sheffield spin-out FaraPack Polymers and researchers at the Universities of Loughborough have created a new 3D printer that is capable of making finger-sized parts at less than one second per part. More

AST2 introduces Invent3D printer and student partnership

Mar.25, 2014 - Applied Systems & Technology Transfer LLC introduced its Invent3D printer at the America Makes’ project management review meeting last week. More

Open-source Mamba3D printer set to launch via Kickstarter

Mar.25, 2014 - Dutch startup MyMatics has been working on their prototype 3D printer Mamba3D since last year, hoping to set a new standard for quality, usability and affordability. More

$460 Mostfun 3D printer raised $21K in a week on crowdfunding site DemoHour

Mar.20, 2014 - This is something many have been waiting for. Affordable, easy to use and a good looking 3D printer. Chinese manufacturer mostfun.cc has just launched their Mostfun 3d printers on Chinese crowdfunding platform DemoHour. More

Printrbot releases info on the Go V2 3D printer

Mar.19, 2014 - Printrbot has released info on the Go V2. The Printrbot GO comes fully assembled and has three different sizes: Go Small, Go Medium and Go Large. More

Italian startup introduces customizable Galileo Smart 3D printer

Mar.19, 2014 - Kentstrapper, has introduced their latest 3D printer: Galileo Smart, an entry-level, customizable and easy to use 3D printer. More

Concept Laser showcases largest component created on its metal 3D printer

Mar.18, 2014 - German company Concept Laser, a pioneer in the field of laser fusing technology, reports that it has printed the largest component, a gear part, on its X line 1000R system, with the dimensions of 474 x 367 x 480 mm. More

AOD Artist smart 3D printer raised $195K in three hours

Mar.17, 2014 - Claimed to be China 's first smart 3D printer, the AOD Artist developed by the AOD 3D Printing Ltd has raised 1.2 million RMB ($195,000) in less than three hours on Sunday evening. More

Three Ohio high school students create working 3D bioprinter

Mar.14, 2014 - Three high school students, Nathan Bryant, Cameron Spicer and Thomas Worsham have created a working 3D bioprinter that has the ability to print and grow bacteria. More

Czech startup be3D unveils DeeGreen 3D printer at CeBIT 2014

Mar.13, 2014 - Czech 3D printer manufacturer be3D.cz unveiled a fully automatic 3D printer 'DeeGreen' at the German trade expo CeBIT. More

Celebrating Hardware Freedom Day: LulzBot 3D printer sale

Mar.12, 2014 - In celebration of Hardware Freedom Day, Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot line of desktop 3D printers, is offering a sale on all TAZ 3 3D printers. More

EnvisionTEC launches Perfactory Micro Advantage 3D printer for jewelers

Mar.12, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer EnvisionTEC launches their new Perfactory Micro Advantage 3D printer at both the Atlanta Jewelry Show in Atlanta and the MJSA Show in New York. More

Afinia launches new H480 desktop 3D printer (video)

Mar.10, 2014 - Afinia has launched its next-generation 3D Printer H480, an affordable device that includes a number of features, including what Afinia called "automatic bed levelling and nozzle height detection". More

HD^2 High Definition & Heavy Duty 3D printer launches on Kickstarter

Mar.10, 2014 - The HD^2 stands for High Definition AND Heavy Duty, and "it embodies the personality of this printer, from the oversized base to the professionally designed interworking parts," creator Ryan O'Donaghy explained. More

Plastic Scribbler announces $689 Asterid 1100 3D Printer

Mar.5, 2014 - Plastic Scribbler announces today a new model, Asterid 1100 3D printer, which features a Smart Controller, a 12V 40W heater cartridge, a heated build platform with a borosilicate glass build surface. More

US$649 da Vinci 2.0 3D printer to ship in April

Mar.3, 2014 - Priced at just $649, the new da Vinci 2.0 3D printer from Taiwan-based XYZprinting is set to ship in mid-April, a company executive said Monday. More

Zecotek developing 3D Printer, shares rise after announcement

Feb.27, 2014 - Zecotek Photonics announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zecotek Display Systems is designing a unique 3D printer which will offer technical and commercial competitive advantages to existing 3D printers. More

Google & 3D Systems developing high-speed 3D printer for modular smartphones

Feb.27, 2014 - Google is working with 3D Systems to develop new high-speed continuous 3D printer capable of mass-producing modules for their future modular smart devices. More

See the BotObjects ProDesk3D color 3D printer in action (video)

Feb.26, 2014 - German 3D printer shop igo3d uploaded a video today showing BotObject's ProDesk3D 3D Printer in action. The ProDesk3D 3D Printer promises a speed of 175mm/s. More

MakerBot takes orders for Replicator Mini 3D printer, lands this spring

Feb.26, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot announced a new 3D desktop printer the MakerBot Replicator Mini during CES 2014. The company announced today it is now taking orders for Replicator Mini. More

Airwolf AW3D HD 3D printer enables larger prototypes (video)

Feb.26, 2014 - Erick Wolf, President of Airwolf 3D, demonstrates in the video all the details on their largest 3D printer - the AW3D HD. The HD features a print volume of 1,150 cubic inches (12”x8”x12”). More

LulzBot giving away TAZ 3D printers to hackerspaces

Feb.25, 2014 - LulzBot announced today it is giving away eight free TAZ 3D printers to hackerspaces to celebrate Hardware Freedom Day on Saturday March 15, 2014. More

Dual-nozzle Lathon 3D printer with large build area now on Kickstarter

Feb.25, 2014 - After purchasing his first printer kit in 2012 Nohtal Alex Partansky quickly noticed he wanted a one with more capabilities. Since all of the high performance models were so expensive he decided to make his own. More

T-Black DLP 3D printer from Trimaker

Feb.24, 2014 - Buenos Aires, Argentina based Trimaker is a company specialized in 3D printing. Their latest 3D printer T-Black is based on DLP projector solidification of near UV photopolymers. More

DIY 3D chocolate printer at home

Feb.23, 2014 - Keep has been experimenting with chocolate 3D printing and he managed to create a low-cost method to 3d print chocolate at home. More

Stratasys introduces copier-size Eden260V 3D Printer and VeroGlaze material for dental labs

Feb.21, 2014 - 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys today introduced the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer and VeroGlaze (MED620) dental material for use with its Objet EdenV and OrthoDesk 3D Printers. More

Dutch company unveils the extra-tall Big Builder 3D printer

Feb.20, 2014 - Dutch company Builder 3D Printers launches today a new 3D printer the “Big Builder”. Like the previous versions, the Big Builder has a sleek powdercoated steel frame. More

Large scale 'anti-gravity' 3D printer goes full metal

Feb.20, 2014 - Using an industrial robot, together with an advanced welding machine, the MX3D-Metal printer is able to print with metals, such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium, bronze or copper without the need for support-structures. More

OpenKnit printer lets you print your own clothes from digital files

Feb.20, 2014 - Gerard Rubio has created a new open source knitting machine called OpenKnit that is able to knit anything from a sweater to a dress using open source hardware and software. More

Worldwide shipments of 3D printers to reach 100k units in 2014

Feb.19, 2014 - Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will reach a total of 100,000 units in 2014. World demand for 3D printing is projected to rise every year and total 3D printer shipments are forecast to reach 6 million units in 2018. More

French starup aims to bring ECV-One 3D printer to the desk of professionals

Feb.19, 2014 - Rennes, France based e-crew vis wants to create a desktop 3D printer to offer professional rapid prototyping and functionality while still keeping the price low. More

Mark One, the world’s first carbon fiber 3D printer now available for pre-order

Feb.18, 2014 - Be one of the first to 3D Print carbon fiber with the new Mark One. The Mark One 3D printer is now available for pre-order. More

ORNL, CINCINNATI partner to develop large-scale 3D polymer printer

Feb.18, 2014 - ORNL will partner with Cincinnati Incorporated over the next year to develop a large-scale 3D printer capable of producing large polymer parts much faster and a lot cheaper than today’s technologies. More

3D printing kiosks coming soon to a toy store near you

Feb.17, 2014 - AlphaLab Gear startup PieceMaker Technologies, is working to develop a 3D printer kiosk system that allows retailers to provide low-cost customizable products for customers, creating a factory-in-a-store experience. More

iNventOne low cost printer wants everyone to 3D print their dreams

Feb.17, 2014 - Italian startup Maker Dreams has introduced its first 3D printer iNventOne, a safe, solid, fast and cheap 3D printer with a simple but appealing design. More

BigRep ONE, a giant FDM 3D printer that prints a table in one piece

Feb.16, 2014 - The BigRep ONE is an oversized open source 3D printer created by Berlin-based artist Lukas Oehmigen and his friend Marcel Tasler. More

The Micro 3D printer launching soon on Kickstarter for $199

Feb.16, 2014 - David Jones and Michael Armani of The Micro released a small 3D printer 'The Micro 3D printer' (M3D) this weekend at the 3D Print Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. More

3D printing coloring system for FDM printers wins innovation contest

Feb.16, 2014 - Spectrom, an automated, continuous, and variable coloring process for desktop FDM 3D printers won both the $10,000 Schoofs Prize for Creativity and the $2,500 Tong Prototype Priz. More

RoboHand inventor launches RoboBeast, an ultra robust 3D printer

Feb.16, 2014 - Now van As is back with another invention - RoboBeast - a rugged, ultra robust 3D printer specially designed for taking prosthetic hands into conflict zones and areas of extreme poverty. More

Leapfrog goes big with Creatr XL 3D printer

Feb.14, 2014 - Leapfrog 3D Printers launches today a new product: the Creatr XL. The Creatr XL is based on the popular Creatr 3D printer, but it has nearly three times the build height. More

$2.2 Million research to design automated assembly line of 3D printers

Feb.12, 2014 - A team of university and corporate partners, led by The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), has started a project to create an automated assembly line of 3D printers. More

New all-metal Printrbot Simple 3D printer unveiled

Feb.12, 2014 - 3D printer company Printrbot will show off its first metal-framed 3D printer from Feb. 12 to 15 at the 2014 3D Print Show in New York. More

€995 Ultimaker and Doodle3D bundle, limited time offer

Feb.11, 2014 - Ultimaker announces today that it has partnered with Doodle3D to make their WiFi-Box widely available to young makers. More

SeeMeCNC develops first 3D printing curriculum for schools

Feb.9, 2014 - SeeMeCNC has recently launched SeeMeEducate, an initiative aiming to support innovative and stimulating ways of teaching STEM and design subjects with step-by-step guides and project ideas. More

'Made in Africa with e-waste' 3D printer campaign

Feb.9, 2014 - The WoeLab of Lomé, Togo in West Africa has launched a new campaign on the European crowd-funding site ululue.com to help them bring their W.Afate 3D printers to the 3D Print Show. More

Spanish maker hacked a 3D printer into a smart air hockey robot

Feb.8, 2014 - Spanish Hacker Jose Julio has built an awesome air hockey playing robot out of 3D printer parts and a PS3 camera. More

China developing world's largest 3D printer, prints 6m metal parts in one piece

Feb.7, 2014 - Since 2001, China began to focus on the development 3D laser printing technology to make titanium alloy structural components. More

RadioShack's SuperBowl ad has Jason Voorhees interested in 3D printer

Feb.4, 2014 - Apparently, RadioShack still exists. Last Sunday, RadioShack - once a go-to destination for household electronics - used a couple of the best Super Bowl ads of 2014 to usher in the company's new brand positioning. More

A vending machine with built-in Delta 3D printer hits Moscow

Feb.3, 2014 - Walker's 3D printing vending machine, called "SkyForge", is located in public places so that anybody can insert an SD card that contains 3D printer code into the machine. More

AT&T partners with 3D Systems to bring 3D printers closer to home

Feb.3, 2014 - AT&T and 3D Systems, a leading 3D printer company, have entered a partnership which will allow 3D Systems' Cube 3D printers to be sold through the AT&T store. More

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