One of the most interesting applications for 3D printing that is currently being researched is self-replicating robotics. A 3D printer should eventually be developed that will effectively be able to 3D print another version of itself, as well as all ki…

Wave3D, a Toronto-based 3D printer manufacturer, has just unveiled its first commercial stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer: the Wave3D Pro. The new printer was specifically developed for professional applications such as rapid prototyping and design.

Market research firm CONTEXT says worldwide shipments and revenues in the 3D printing industry increased during the first three months of 2017. CONTEXT notes a rise in the popularity of mid-range 3D printers situated between desktop and industrial models.

Australia’s Charles Darwin University (CDU) has used a 400,000 AUD ($313,000) government grant to acquire a LIGHTSPEE3D metal 3D printer from Australian additive manufacturing specialist SPEE3D. The printer can purportedly print 100 to 1,000 times faster than other printers.

Last year, we reported on the breakthrough that 3D printer manufacturer Kodama achieved with its Trinus 3D printer. The first all-metal 3D printer available for under $500, it was the San Francisco-based startup’s first product on the market, and its success led to the announcement of an even more affordable machine. The Kodama Obsidian will be available for $99 in its basic version, and after the 3D printer was demonstrated at the Bay Area Maker Fair last month, a Kickstarter campaign was launched this week.

Last year, we reported on the breakthrough that 3D printer manufacturer Kodama achieved with its Trinus 3D printer. The first all-metal 3D printer available for under $500, it was the San Francisco-based startup’s first product on the market, and its success led to the announcement of an even more affordable machine. The Kodama Obsidian will be available for $99 in its basic version, and after the 3D printer was demonstrated at the Bay Area Maker Fair last month, a Kickstarter campaign was launched this week.

The latest trend for desktop 3D printers, conveyor belt build platforms, seems to really be taking off. The Blackbelt 3D printer, developed by a Dutch startup of the same name, has raised over €100,000 through a successful Kickstarter campaign, and now California-based 3D printer company Printrbot has introduced its latest offering, the Printrbelt 3D printer.

Australian R&D company AONIQ has launched the 888 PVC 3D Printer, a $10,999 FDM machine capable of printing with PVC and standard 3D printing materials. AONIQ says the 3D printer sits somewhere between budget FDM printers and more expensive production-level machines.

While a number of metal 3D printers are currently on the market, many are only built to print using one type of metal material, which can be limiting for certain applications. Reportedly, however, a team of Russian researchers has developed a 3D printi…