In a move that gloriously voids the warranty, the folks at 3D Werk Black Forest successfully churned out titanium parts using a Formlabs Fuse 1+ — a machine that, until now, was strictly a plastics-only party. The secret sauce? A clever polymer-coated metal powder from Headmade Materials, that we've covered before. While still in the testing phase, this breakthrough could drop the entry fee for titanium 3D printing to the sub-$30K price point.
Although the UK currently lags behind the EU and USA in 3D printing adoption among SMEs, a new study found ways the government could spur more interest.
with livestream giveaways and other visually busy promos drumming up attention over on the Creality homepage.
You can skip all of that and jump straight into the company's webstore, where both the K2 and K2 Pro are now available to order, starting at $699 for the K2 Combo and $1,049 for the K2 Pro Combo. Both are fast, smart, fully enclosed multicolor systems, with the K2 Pro going beyond with a heated chamber, RFID, an all-metal frame and more onboard storage.
An e-mail and homepage teaser from Bambu Lab tells us that “Something big is about to drop” on August 26.
and we want to know which one your go-to is. Easy breezy PLA? Warpy but reliable PETG? Flexible TPU? Take part of the poll below and if none of the options ring true to you, drop us a comment and let us know.
You can now buy PolyDryer docks independently from the storage boxes, unlocking more flexibility in your custom filament drying setups. Judging by the announcement the global rollout is staggered, but as of this moment you can already pick one up from the U.S. Polymaker webstore.
And Polycam's newest tool seems a nifty way to achieve just that from a single image. Added earlier this month, the AI Model Generator is targeted for use creating quick digital assets for scenes in Blender, Unreal, Unity and the like, where pinpoint mesh accuracy matters less. Polycam Pro users can export printable file types should the need for a janky "good enough" model arise.
Solve common cycling problems and add a personal touch to your bike with these ten must-have 3D prints.
If you're thinking about joining the makers who paint their 3D prints, Prusa's Starter Paint Set might be just what you're looking for.
To win one of the 10 sets from the giveaway, simply share a photo of your 3D print "that deserves some color" in the comments of the post on X or Facebook, and wait until August 28. That's when five projects will be chosen from each platform.
The set includes 11 Warpaint Fanatic paints and 3 brushes, which as they explain, "work seamlessly with both FDM and SLA 3D prints." Are you ready to add some color to your life?
Three new Panda series upgrades expand your nozzle options for high-flow printing and nozzle hygiene.
Prusa's MMU3 material-changer has come to its latest 3D printer – and there's a twist. The company also released a DIY Community Version, one of the "development versions" for its upcoming "next-gen" MMU. We take both iterations out for a spin.
The best resin 3D printers for home, backed by hands-on testing and reviews. Check out our picks to find the best resin printer for your needs.
NASA's new GRX-810 metal alloy may be a game-changer, making 3D printed engine components that can withstand the scorching 2,000°F temperatures of spaceflight without breaking the bank. The primary metals in the GRX-810 alloy include nickel, cobalt, and chromium. A ceramic oxide coating on the powdered metal particles increases its heat resistance and improves performance.
The brand’s distinctive Carbon-printed lattice soles are a conspicuous feature of an upcoming Kith x Clarks x Adidas collab. The collection smashes Adidas’ 4D deck onto Clarks’ iconic Wallabee moccasins, a style reversal, according to a report by the sneakerheads over at Sole Retriever.
Crowdfunding is responsible for the big break of many a 3D printer – but for every high-profile success, there’s a handful of failures to launch. Here’s the low down on 3D printing on Kickstarter.
Stop buying tools you can make yourself. Here are incredibly useful 3D printed tools that will save you time and money on your next project.
August 20 sees the introduction of the INSPIRE 2, MetroY, and MetroY Pro – Revopoint’s new generation of 3D scanners.
Using an open-source design called the Hovalin, the district can produce a durable, functional violin for about $50 in materials, proving that affordable access to music is printable.
Snapmaker's U1 toolchanging 3D printer is finally live on Kickstarter for backing, and the initial reception suggests it's a hot ticket, surpassing all previous Snapmaker campaigns in a single day.
Creality’s new K2 Pro launches Aug 25 with a live stream event set to herald the new printer’s arrival.