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Sep 21, 2018

Researchers Detect Defects in Metal 3D Printed Parts Using Neural Networks

Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a means to detect in real time whether a metal 3D printed part will be of good quality. Using machine learning algorithms (called convolutional neural networks) and a live video feed the team can spot defects in a piece as it's printing.

Sep 21, 2018

AM Insider

3D Printing Industry Report – Week 38 / 2018

Want to know what’s happening in the Additive Manufacturing and 3D printing industry? Here’s All3DP’s weekly report for professionals, presented by industry expert Sarah Goehrke.

Sep 21, 2018

Go Big or Go Home

20 Best Large 3D Printers of Fall 2018

Looking for a large 3D printer for the business or home? Check out our fall 2018 buyer's guide to the 20 best large-format 3D printers on the market right now.

Sep 21, 2018

Pinching pennies

[DEAL] Tiertime UP Mini 2 for $499

This week, Amazon.com dropped its list price for the Tiertime UP Mini 2 to $499. This not-insignificant $100 discount for this mighty little printer, which was named our best 3D printer for beginners in Summer 2018, is not to be overlooked.

Sep 20, 2018

Prusa Power

Prusa Research Brings Material Production In-House with Prusament Filament

Josef Prusa has announced the release of Prusament, a new brand of filament that is developed in-house at Prusa Research's new filament factory.

Sep 20, 2018

Would You Like Fries With That?

The Next Big Thing in Desktop SLA? Peopoly Introduces the Moai 200

Ahead of next week's TCT Show, Peopoly has revealed a supersized version of its popular Moai SLA kit 3D printer. Get your gloves ready - the Peopoly Moai 200 prints up to 200mm-cubed.

Sep 20, 2018

Investment in Innovation

Evolve Additive Solutions Receive $19 Million Equity Investment Led by LEGO Brand Group

Evolve Additive Solutions, a spin-off company from Stratasys, has announced the completion of an equity investment of $19 million led by LEGO Brand Group.

Sep 20, 2018

WASP to Save the Earth

WASP to Present Infinity 3D Printer at “A Call to Save the World” Event Next Month

WASP, the Italian 3D printer manufacturer, has finished developing its 3D printer which can print on an architectural scale. They call it the "Infinity 3D printer" and it'll be presented next month in Massa Lombarda.

Sep 20, 2018

Alpha Deltas

8 Best Delta 3D Printers of Fall 2018

They're tall and they print quick but which delta 3D printer is the best? Check out our fall 2018 guide to the eight best delta 3D printers on the market.

Sep 19, 2018

Plant Power

Researchers Develop Cost-Effective Cellulose-Based 4D Printing Ink

Researchers from the University of Bath and the University of Bristol, UK, have developed a sustainable and cost-effective responsive ink for 4D printing. Inspired by the pine cone, it has a high cellulose content.

Sep 19, 2018

Scan-tastic!

EinScan-SE Review – Best Value 3D Scanner in 2018

The EinScan-SE from Shining 3D is our fall 2018 pick for "Best Value 3D Scanner". Check out our review to find out why it offers excellent value for money.

Sep 18, 2018

Firmware Updates

Major Firmware Update, Multi-Extruder News for Prusa MK3/MK2.5

Josef Průša, CEO and founder of Prusa Research, has released new major firmware for the MK3/MK2.5 3D printer, a new Slic3r PE 1.41.0, and the Multi Material Upgrade 2.0 is shipping now.

Sep 18, 2018

Thinking About the Box

3D Printed Box – 10 Great Curated Models to 3D Print

There's something about boxes that's intriguing. Many times, more attention is paid to the box than its contents. Here are the top 10 best curated 3D printable boxes to steal the show.

Sep 18, 2018

The Future is Autonomous, and Hofmeister Kinkless

BMW’s Vision iNEXT Concept Car Features a Sensor-Packed 3D Printed Grille

BMW has outlined what it thinks the future car is: autonomous, all-electric and, to all intents and purposes a living-room-on-wheels. Oh, and it has a purty 3D printed grille.

Sep 17, 2018

Bio-Inspired

ETH Zurich Researchers Print Tough Hierarchical Liquid-Crystal-Polymer Structures

Researchers from ETH Zurich, Switzerland have used an FDM 3D printer and liquid-crystal-polymers to create lightweight structures tough enough to rival purpose-built fiber-reinforced materials. The method is inspired by natural materials such as bone and spider's silk, relying upon the orientation of elements of the material at the molecular level for its strength.

Let There Be Light

25 Best Resin (LCD/DLP/SLA) 3D Printers of Fall 2018

New Industrial Material

MatterHackers Launches Engineering-Grade Material: NylonG

Shake Ya Tailfeathers

Weekend Project: All3DP Takes on a 3D Printed Feather Automaton Mechanism

Sep 16, 2018

HEPA HEPA Hooray

UP mini 2 Review – Best 3D Printer for Beginners in 2018

The Tiertime UP mini 2 is our fall 2018 pick for the "Best 3D Printer for Beginners". Check out our review to find out why it is the ideal starter machine.

Sep 15, 2018

Make 3D Free!

Best Free 3D Modeling Software / 3D Design Software of 2018

Looking for free 3D modeling software? Check out our 2018 compilation of the 24 best free 3D design software tools available right now.