Russian-American laser manufacturer Endurance has announced the development of two new, more powerful diode units. Made to upgrade the abilities of standard CNC machines and 3D printers, the FAP800 range is the latest in a long line of lasers developed by the company over the past four years. According to Endurance CEO and co-founder George […]
André Skortzaru is the Co-Founder and Commercial Director of 3D Criar, a company based in São Paulo, Brazil, that provides businesses with the 3D printers and consultancy services needed to set up their own Fab Labs. Since 2016, Skortzaru and 3D Criar have been working with home improvement chain Leroy Merlin to start a series […]
In a new project from Fenneclabs, self-professed maker Tomer Glick has demonstrated how to make transparent parts on a desktop FFF 3D printer. A challenging project, due to the inhomogenity of melted plastic, Glick’s experimentation successfully creates focusing lenses, and clear blocks that replicate the effect of etched glass. Sanding out the grooves Glick’s 3D printed […]
A collection of springs demonstrates a new FFF hack to 3D print extreme overhangs without using any supports. The technique has been developed by Makefast Workshop, a prototype and design bureau based in Dealware, Ohio. In addition, the Makefast team has created a G-code generator for the springs, making experimentation open to anyone. 3D printing […]
The Midwest RepRap Festival (MRRF) is a free, annual gathering of 3D printing enthusiasts and makers held in Goshen, Indiana. Since its foundation in 2013, the festival has been hosted by 3D printer manufacturer SeeMeCNC, headquartered in Ligonier, Indiana. With MRRF 2019 just around the corner, event organizers (@MidwestRRfest) announced that they would be releasing […]
Brook Drumm has announced plans for a “completely new market/business” idea following the close of the former 3D printer manufacturer Printrbot which he founded in 2011. In lieu of his forthcoming venture, Drumm has also launched a Patreon for support of YouTube content, and will be conducting contract work for Ubis Hotends. The intro to Drumm’s Patreon page reads: […]
SPONSORED BY ENDURANCE LASERS I am sure that many of you have never ever thought that you can use your 3D printer as a laser cutter as powerful as a CO2 engraving machine and as efficient as a fiber laser machine. The thing is that powerful diode lasers appeared on the market not long ago. […]
Endurance Lasers gives makers the ability to upgrade 3D printers, CNC routers and other DIY machines with multi tool functionality. By installing a laser diode, these machines become cutting tools and engravers, capable of writing on acrylic, wood, leather and metal, maximizing workshop productivity. Read on for an exclusive discount. The 8.5W+ laser, exclusively available […]
Polish 3D printer and materials manufacturer Zortrax has released the M200 Plus, an upgrade of the award winning M200 model and firm favourite of the maker community. With new connectivity upgrades and a few tweaks under the hood, 3D Printing Industry spoke to Marcin Niedzielski, PR Manager at Zortrax, to learn more about the next generation M200 and […]
Polish 3D printer and materials manufacturer Zortrax has released the M200 Plus, an upgrade of the award winning M200 model and firm favourite of the maker community. With new connectivity upgrades and a few tweaks under the hood, 3D Printing Industry spoke to Marcin Niedzielski, PR Manager at Zortrax, to learn more about the next generation M200 and […]
