The potential for lighter weight, more efficient rocket engines and auto parts through 3D printing aluminum has always been there. The problem was trying to 3D print with traditional alloys that tended to crack. Additive-specific aluminums are surfacing from a range of material providers and the latest, DuAlumin-3D, retains its microstructural stability up to 400ºC — the highest of any known aluminum alloy. Scientists are now looking at specific automotive applications for this 3D printed aluminum.
A post by Raspberry Pi CEO and cofounder Eben Upton details rising cost of some memory chips, and the difficult decision to increased prices.
Snapmaker’s vision of low-cost toolchanging 3D printing mixed with a savvy campaign that ticked all the boxes has set a new record for 3D printing hardware on Kickstarter.
Because nothing says "let's cooperate on international law" like gifting illegal firearms to senior foreign officials, FBI Director Kash Patel presented 3D printed guns to high-ranking New Zealand bureaucrats, according to an Associated Press report. After regulators determined the plastic replica pistols were "potentially operable", which is bureaucrat-speak for "dangerously close to being actual guns", they were swiftly destroyed. Patel was in New Zealand to open the FBI’s first standalone office there.
Bambu Lab's first physical retail store has opened in Shenzhen’s MixC World mall, kicking off what company says will be a wave of physical locations for the brand, including internationally.
Recent real-world attacks prove that your printer could be a prime target for hacking, viruses, and IP Theft. Understanding its weak points is the first step to protecting your designs, your network, and your physical prints.
Launched in collaboration with LA-based tech-design firm Presq, the Fig.(0) is an “open-source” shoe designed specially to take advantage of the H2D’s dual extrusion capabilities, inviting user modification and redesign.
But in the vastness of the 3D model repositories we turn to every day, is it a problem? I've seen social media posts drawing attention to perceived waves of "AI slop" on model platforms, griping about the models and generated imagery of models, but haven't really given it much thought myself. What do you think?
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Creality’s second generation “flagship” series finally feels complete, with the K2 Pro and it’s 300mm³ build volume sitting pretty as the best-of-all worlds.
A blog post from the Swedish company described upcoming changes to its hotly-anticipated INDX extruder toolchanging system, including it's launch in November and preorder details.
Korean 3D printed eyewear brand Breezm is bringing its custom 3D printed frames to the U.S. this fall, armed with an app that scans your face. While virtual try-ons are nothing new, Breezm argues its SLS 3D printing creates a truly bespoke fit from hundreds of facial data points. Having already 3D printed more than 25,000 frames across its 16 stores, the company is betting that Americans have a clear desire for the perfect fit.
Synbotron, seemingly a new player in 3D printer filaments, has launched its PEBA filament on Kickstarter, and with it some bold claims.
Possibly Prusa's most expensive and ambitious filament, this new polycarbonate is designed to meet the rigorous demands of orbit.
The xTool F2 Ultra is a sensitive but powerful beginner-friendly laser engraver, capable of eating through blocks of metal and crafting delicate jewelry work alike. In just a few short weeks I've been able to fashion some pieces that make me question my salaryman existence.
at least it is for YouTuber Mike Lake. Mike's spent three months making a video about "upgrading" his Porsche Boxter into a super-high-end GT3 RS using only PETG and his seemingly limitless patience. 681 hours of 3D printing went into the current status of his Boxter GT3 RS, with over 100 hours of print failures encountered too. As a Porsche lover with no hope of owning a Porsche, this brings a tear to my eye. Keep at it, Mike, keep at it. P.S: Is that an Integra Type R or a Silvia S15 in the background of the vid?
Prusa Research’s effort to make the act of 3D printing ultra-convenient took a big step forwards recently with an update to the company’s EasyPrint service enabling connection to some third-party printers. Just don't expect it to work with your Bambu Lab machine anytime soon.
The new WASP Cubo HDP boasts a massive cubic-meter-plus build volume and is designed to turn recycled plastic pellets into production-scale parts and furniture.
3D print it a better exhaust system out of stainless steel. The engineers at Graham Rahal Performance used their Markforged FX10 to fabricate a stainless steel exhaust component, because apparently, "factory-perfect" is for quitters. The same printer also handles their less glamorous work, like nylon fixtures and prototypes. Get a little peek inside Grahm Rahal at their Ferraris, McLarens, and Porsches in this Markforged video.
The 3DMakerpro Toucan is a groundbreaking all-in-one 3D scanner that lets you scan, edit, and fuse complete 3D models, all from a single, cable-free device.