Researchers at the University of Oregon, together with French skin care company L’Oréal, have found a way to create a super-realistic equivalent of human skin. So far they have been using it to test products to protect and heal human flesh. Their groundbreaking technique, detailed in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, uses a 3D printer […]
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Laser Wars: Farsoon launches continuous metal 3D printer with eight lasers – 3DPrint.com
In the ongoing laser war between powder bed fusion (PBF) system manufacturers, we’ve discussed various multiple laser configurations and high build speeds across systems from companies ranging from Bright Laser Technologies and EPlus3D to Nikon SLM Solutions and Velo3D. Farsoon is now introducing a variant of its eight-laser metal 3D printing system FS721M. The new […]
Meltio launches new M600 metal 3D printer for industrial-scale production: technical specifications and prices
Metal 3D printer developer Meltio has introduced the M600, its latest laser metal deposition (LMD) 3D printer, at the 2024 Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference currently taking place in Chicago, Illinois. Equipped with a newly developed blue laser deposition head, the 3D printer is designed for industrial-scale manufacturing and optimized for machine shops and […]
How to paint with a 3D printer using HueForge
The first thing I wanted to make with my shiny new Creality Ender 3 Pro was a lithophane – a 3D printed black and white photo that comes to life when you shine strong light through it. As it turns out, lithophane sheets are difficult to print with a bed-slinger, take all day to make, […]
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono M5s 12K resin 3D printer at low price of $400 ($200 off), more starting at $160
The official ANYCUBIC Amazon store offers its Photon Mono M5s 12K resin 3D printer for $399.99 shipped. This 3D printer, which recently fetched $600 and is down from its original MSRP of $780 since its release in early 2023, has seen many short-lived discounts – the largest of which brought the cost down to $430 […]
Pokemon fan creates an incredible Pokeball using a 3D printer
Highlights AsimPaints used a 3D printer to create a realistic, custom-painted Pokeball accessory. The design includes a magnetic seal, hinge and detailed metallic paint, making it stand out from fan-made items. Asim’s passion for painting also extends to resin models. The design is available online so anyone can recreate their unique creation. GAMERANT VIDEO OF […]
#3DExpress: ICON introduces 3D printers for producing multi-story buildings
This week in our 3DExpress we take a look at ICON, a company that has developed a new concrete 3D printer to make building multi-story structures quick and easy. It’s called Phoenix, measures over 20 meters and can reach even greater heights. We also take a look at new releases, including the new eight-laser solution […]
Metal capable 3D printer hotend made from glow plug
At this point, most readers are familiar with FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers and how a plastic filament is pushed through a heater and applied as a liquid through a nozzle. Most of us also know that there is a wide variety of materials that can be printed with FDM, but one thing we […]
ICON introduces new 3D printer, winner of global design competition
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Local 3D printed construction company ICON unveiled new technology for building affordable housing at a South by Southwest event at the Long Center on Tuesday. The company introduced its Phoenix multi-story robotic construction system, which can print an entire building. Phoenix recently completed a 27-foot-tall architectural demonstration structure that is now on […]
The Creality 3D printer K1 Max shines in the industry
Despite the hugely growing popularity of 3D printing among beginners, enthusiasts, schools and businesses, there are still few misconceptions about this technology that need to be cleared up. Creality is one of the largest 3D printer manufacturers in the world; It is obvious that its K1 Max printer keeps up with the latest trends. The […]