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Shawn Frey

Shawn Frey is a Canadian journalist specializing in 3D printing technology. After studying periodical writing at York University in Toronto, Ontario he moved to Berlin, Germany where he began working in the additive manufacturing industry - first for Formlabs Inc. and then BigRep GmbH before finding his way to All3DP where he is now an Editor.

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How to Buy a 3D Printer Online (Fast)
Where to Buy a 3D Printer & Which to Buy?

Where should I buy a 3D printer? Which should I buy? There is an overwhelming number of choices, so let us boil it down a bit for you.

Nov 30, 2021
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'Bout Time, Anet?
Anet A8 V2: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

In a blast from the past, Anet is bringing the A8 back with the Anet A8 V2. But we're not sure it has much to offer in today's market.

by Shawn Frey Nov 20, 2021
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Of Heft and Hardware
Prusa Research Reveals Original Prusa XL, Opens Pre-Orders

Prusa Research unveiled the highly-anticipated large-format CoreXY 3D printer today at Formnext 2021. Here are some quick and dirty details and thoughts.

by Shawn Frey Nov 18, 2021
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The Adventure Continues
FlashForge Adventurer 4: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

The FlashForge Adventurer 4 is a new, fully-loaded printer at a pretty competitive price. Read on to find out all about it.

by Shawn Frey Nov 12, 2021
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Can or Cantilever
Creality Ender 2 Pro: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

Creality is releasing a new cantilever 3D printer, the Ender 2 Pro, and it vastly improves on the original! But, the price isn't so low by today's standards.

by Shawn Frey Nov 3, 2021
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SE Here!
Biqu B1 SE Plus: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

The Biqu B1 SE Plus includes some nice additions from the previous B1, but we can't tell if it's quite so easily upgradable yet.

by Shawn Frey Oct 26, 2021
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What Can We Guess?
What We Learned from Prusa’s AFS Reveal

Prusa's reveal of the AFS somehow showed off a completely new 3D printer and yet didn't reveal much at all. But what can we know?

by Shawn Frey Oct 18, 2021
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And at What Price?
Artillery Sidewinder X2 Review: Improvements, But Better?

The Artillery Sidewinder X2 is an update to the impressive X1. There are fixes and new features, but some old issues have grown. Read our review.

by Shawn Frey Oct 16, 2021
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The Breach Boot
Could This New Data Breach End Thingiverse?

A Thingiverse data breach has revealed private data for 228,000 unique users. Unfortunately, the repository's response has been... lacking.

by Shawn Frey Oct 15, 2021
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Old McDonald Had a... Prusa?
Prusa Research Unveils the Prusa Pro Automated Farm System

Prusa Research revealed their much-teased automated print farm at Dubai’s EXPO 2020 today, and with it we get a small taste of the upcoming Prusa XL.

by Shawn Frey Oct 1, 2021
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But Can it Run Crysis?
3D Printed PC Case for Water-Cooled ITX Build

This custom 3D printed ITX PC chassis is small, sleek, and just maybe better than its own water loop at keeping things "cool".

by Shawn Frey Oct 1, 2021
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The Heat is On
RapidChange Revo Confirmed as Pending E3D Patent

E3D has confirmed the RapidChange Revo revealed yesterday is one of its first patent-pending products — and consumable nozzles may fall under it.

by Shawn Frey Sep 29, 2021
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The Coolest Hot End
E3D Reveals the RapidChange Revo Ecosystem

E3D's reveal is finally here — and it's a big one. The lauded OEM has redesigned the hot end to enable toolless nozzle swaps at room temperature.

by Shawn Frey Sep 28, 2021
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Patents are Coming
E3D Announces Patent-Filing Plans

In a controversial move, E3D has announced it will begin patenting some new products. What could that mean for the 3D printing community at large?

by Shawn Frey Sep 24, 2021
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Same, But Different
Anycubic Photon Ultra: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

Is Anycubic's new DLP system, the Photon Ultra, paving the future of resin 3D printing? Or will this unique release be just a flash in the pan? Find everything we know about the upcoming crowd funded printer below.

by Shawn Frey Aug 19, 2021
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Math Powered
Open-Source Tools: 3D Printed Fractal Vise

An incredible 100-year-old fractal vise was revitalized as a 3D printable tool following a popular restoration YouTube video, and makers love it!

by Shawn Frey Aug 10, 2021
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Get Up to Speed
Original Prusa SL1S Speed: Specs, Price, Release & Reviews

The next Prusa Research resin printer is here, and apparently it's fast. Meet the Original Prusa SL1S Speed, and read on to find out what's changed.

by Shawn Frey Jul 26, 2021
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What's the Buzz?
Artillery Hornet Review: A Flashy Printer for Beginners

In our Artillery Hornet review, we look at the company's third and most affordable 3D printer with a dazzling yellow exoskeleton.

by Shawn Frey Jul 21, 2021
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Creality Enters "Greater Unknown World"
Creality Reveals the Ender 7 – a CoreXY 3D Printer With Some Big Claims

Creality expands its popular Ender 3D printer series with the reveal of the Ender 7. The new product has a CoreXY architecture, linear rails, and claims an unbelievable 250 mm/s print speed.

by Shawn Frey Jun 24, 2021
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Need for Speed
Prusa Research Releases the SL1S Speed – Its Second Resin Desktop 3D Printer

Prusa Research just released a new SLA 3D printer, the SL1S Speed, with a new monochrome LCD screen they say drastically improves print speed and quality.

by Shawn Frey Jun 17, 2021
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