Open Source 3D Printer

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OctoPrint Creator Sets Up Patreon to Continue Development

The creator of the Octoprint web interface for 3D printing requests support via Patreon to continue development of open source software.

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3DBenchy: Interview with Paulo Kiefe, Creative Tools

Exclusive interview with Paulo Kiefe of Creative Tools about the creation of 3DBenchy, the jolly 3D printing torture test.

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Aleph Objects Launches Open-Source Hardware Material PETg by IC3D

Aleph Objects, the manufacturer of the popular LulzBot 3D printers, added a second certified open-source filament to its range. Their PETG filament by IC3D is now available on the Aleph Objects website.

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Gigabot X can 3D Print with Recycled Plastic Pellets

Now live on Kickstarter is the Gigabot X, a large-scale, direct pellet extrusion 3D printer for fabricating with recycled plastic.

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Open-Source Files for BCN3D Sigmax 3D Printer Released

In a big win for the open source 3D printing community, BCN3D Technologies release open source files for BCN3D Sigmax desktop 3D printer.

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Scads of New LulzBot 3D Printing Products from Aleph Objects

Christmas comes early to users of the LulzBot 3D printer range. Aleph Objects announce 10 new products to enhance the 3D printing experience.

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Waterpik is 3D Printing for Fun and Profit with LulzBot

A maker of oral hygiene products and shower heads, Water Pik, relies on LulzBot 3D Printers to deliver quality products with proven results.

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Big Volume with New BCN3D Sigmax: Review the Facts Here!

BCN3D Technologies launch the new BCN3D Sigmax. Review the key facts on this professional open source 3D printer from Barcelona, Spain.

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FlyPi: 3D Printed Open-Source Lab Microscope For $116

FlyPi is an open source microscope used for various scientific experiments and diagnostics. It's 3D printed parts and costs $116 to create.

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Batch Works use Ultimaker 2+ as a Perpetual Printing Machine

London startup Batch Works have devised an ingenious perpetual printing process for a standard Ultimaker 2+, and it's completely open source.

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Aquapioneers Offer a 3D Printed Urban Farming System

Aquapioneers is a Spanish start-up asking for funding for their open source, aquaponics kit which allows you to easily grow your own food.

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Ultimaker Files Defensive Patents, Abandoning Open Source?

Citing a need to protect IP and freedom to innovate, open source 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker is now investing in defensive patents.

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Artists Design and 3D Print at Blender Institute in Amsterdam

A team of creators at the Blender Institute in Amsterdam are using LulzBot Mini 3D printers to bring their creations to life.

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Dtto is a 3D Printed, Self-Configurable Modular Robot

Designed for search and rescue missions and sporting a 3D printed body and an Arduino heart, modular robot DTTO wins the Hackaday Prize 2016.

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Pi-Top Raises £3.5 Million in Series A Funding

London-based computing startup Pi-Top closed a £3.5million ($4.3M) Series A round of funding and continues to expand.

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BCN3D Sigma Review: A Fantastic 3D Printer

The BCN3D Sigma is not just a fantastic 3D printer for dual extrusion; it's a fantastic 3D printer, full stop. Read our BCN3D Sigma review.

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BeagleBox 2: Tough as Nails 3D Printed Field Computer

Looking for a sturdy, open source field computer that's capable of basic tasks and adaptable to anything? Feast your eyes on the BeagleBox 2.

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BCN3D Sigma: The Evolution of our Flagship

Take a peek behind the scenes of BCN3D Technologies, where they share the design process on their award-winning BCN3D Sigma 3D printer.

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The Great RepRap Wikipedia Editing War of 2016

The RepRap Wikipedia entry has become the battle grounds for an all-out editing war. Can objective writing AND 3D printing prevail?

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Ultimaker Releases Source Files for Ultimaker 2 Go and Extended

Dutch manufacturers have released open source blueprints for the two newest printers in their range, Ultimaker 2 Go and Ultimaker Extended.

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