Under the product name X400 CE, the Jumbo 3D printer X400 is now available. With 56 liters of printing volume, it meets the requirements of professional users. German RepRap was one of the first German companies to release a 3D printer based on … [Read more...] about Another “do-it-yourself” option–56 L RepRap based 3D printer
Personal 3D printers
Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
If you are having challenges convincing your upper management to invest in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies, you might want to send them to Staples, where they can explore some of the technology first hand. 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) … [Read more...] about Explore 3D printing at Staples with 3D Systems
The trend is to go big
Jason Lopes of Legacy Effects gives an inspiring presentation. His team of effects wizards and makeup artists use seven different additive manufacturing machines to help movie and commercial directors bring their entertainment vision to life. I … [Read more...] about The trend is to go big
AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
The Additive Manufacturers User Group (AMUG) conference has always been a bit different from other conferences or shows, as it emphasizes hands-on learning. This year’s conference is the largest yet, with 600+ registrants. In addition, 60 exhibitors … [Read more...] about AMUG 2014: the latest developments in 3D printing
Middle range 3D printer arena growing
MakerBot announced that it’s Replicator Z18 3D printer is ready to order and will ship in the spring. The company asserts that this printer’s build table is massive, at 12.0 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H in. (30.5 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H cm). Actually, that’s … [Read more...] about Middle range 3D printer arena growing
NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, has a lofty goal--bring 3D printers to every school in America. Similar to the FIRST programs for robotics, introducing 3D printing to school kids is a great way to develop future engineers. The MakerBot Academy was … [Read more...] about NBA’s Golden State Warriors gets involved in 3D printing
Desktop 3D printer with a print area of 1 meter
If you attend the MD&M West show in Anaheim in February, be sure to check out a new 3D printer, the X1000 developed by 3DP Unlimited, at booth 4576. Claiming to be one of the larger print bed 3D printers, the X1000 has a build table of 1 x 1 x … [Read more...] about Desktop 3D printer with a print area of 1 meter
3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
-Faster, simultaneous printing in triple-color & multi-materials -Controlled print environment assures highest quality prints consistently -Beautiful, high-definition 75-micron layer thinness for finer prints -Largest-in-class print … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer
3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
An interesting press release came across my desk about the third version of 3D Systems Cube 3D printer. -A sub-$1000 consumer, plug & play 3D printer for everyday use -Faster speed with simultaneous multi-material and dual-color … [Read more...] about 3D Systems introduces Cube® 3 3d printer
LulzBot’s fifth generation 3D printer can print without computer
On the heels of the launch of the LulzBot TAZ 1 earlier this year, Aleph Objects, Inc. announced the release of its fifth generation TAZ 3D desktop printer. New to the TAZ 2, the printer features an LCD display with an SD card reader that lets you … [Read more...] about LulzBot’s fifth generation 3D printer can print without computer