3D Printers

AtomForm Palette 300

Events, News & Features

AtomForm Palette 300 Debuts as a 12-Nozzle, Multi-Color 3D Printing Powerhouse for Creators and Pros

The AtomForm Palette 300 may sound like something meant for an art studio, and honestly, that is part of what makes it interesting. For anyone who has spent time waiting on single-color printers and wrestling with materials that refuse to cooperate, a 12-nozzle color 3D printer feels like someone finally decided to rethink how desktop fabrication should work. AtomForm is still a relatively new name in the United States, but with the Palette 300, they appear ready to introduce themselves in a way that commands attention.

Creality K2 Plus Combo

Deals

Creality is Coming at You with Last Minute 3D Printer Deals!

My new favorite hobby is 3D printing, and Creality, one of the big boys in the 3D printing market, is coming full force with AMAZING last-minute deals on their K2 Combo 3D Printer! A fully enclosed printer featuring 4-color automatic filament swapping for multi-color prints, quiet yet fast motors, smart auto-leveling, and a beginner-friendly out-of-the-box experience, the K2 Combo, starting at $599, feels like a steal!

Chitu Systems FilaPartner E1 Review: The Dual-Chamber Filament Dryer Every 3D Printer User Needs

News & Features, Reviews

Chitu Systems FilaPartner E1 Review: The Dual-Chamber Filament Dryer Every 3D Printer User Needs

Whether teaching technology classes or working on personal designs, I use a 3D printer several days a week. The biggest enemy of 3D printing is humidity, which affects the filament and can ruin print quality. Proper drying of the filament ensures consistent extrusion, stronger prints, and professional-level results. The Chitu Systems FilaPartner E1 Filament Dryer keeps the filament dry and stored.

Printing a benchy with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer

Reviews

AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer Review: It’s Perfect for Beginners!

Some people shy away from the hobby of 3D printing, assuming it’s difficult to get into. However, that idea could not be further from the truth with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer. Being an extreme novice, the M5C was almost plug-and-play, and I was able to begin printing awesome objects in minutes.

SUNLU FilaDryer

Reviews

SUNLU FilaDryer S4 Review: Auto Humidity Control Will Dry Your 3D Printing Tears

My son has a name for when 3D prints fail. One time is a fluke; twice is unfortunate, but if they fail more than twice, they become what he calls “cursed prints.” One of the main reasons a print can fail is if the filament is too wet from ambient humidity. So, I was extremely excited to test out the SUNLU FilaDryer S4. Did drier filaments and uncursed prints await us?

AnkerMake M5 Review: 3D Printing Made Easy Enough for Almost Anyone to Do it!

Reviews

AnkerMake M5 Review: 3D Printing Made Easy Enough for Almost Anyone to Do it!

A few years ago, I was sucked into the world of 3D printing with a Creality Ender 3 Pro. I have joked for years that I don’t need a pet; I have a 3D printer because, much like a pet, it is moody, sheds, and often has ailments it can’t explain. But I’ve been testing the AnkerMake M5, and it’s as close as possible to 3D printer perfection!

How to Use a 3D Printer to Make Uniquely Personalized Lithophane Photo Gifts This Holiday Season

How to Do It Yourself!

How to Use a 3D Printer to Make Uniquely Personalized Lithophane Photo Gifts This Holiday Season

Last year, I bought a 3D printer. The first six months or so were pretty much spent churning out multiple Pokemon designs for my son, but we’ve branched out into more practical prints. Recently I’ve tried my hand at making lithophanes, 3D photograph prints, and the results have been so impressive that everyone in my family is getting lithophane photo gifts for the holidays!

XYZprinting Introduces a Wide Range of 3D Printing Solutions at CES 2017

News & Features

XYZprinting Introduces a Wide Range of 3D Printing Solutions at CES 2017

XYZprinting has announced an abundance of low-cost and adaptable 3D printers at their booth at CES 2017 in Las Vegas.  Starting at $229.95, XYZprinting’s new offerings include the da Vinci Nano, da Vinci Junior 2.0 Mix, the Nobel 1.0A, and the Nobel Superfine.  These new 3D printers run the gamut from beginner-friendly to professional-grade will be available starting January, 2017.

3D-Printed Instruments Hit Some Sharp Notes

Events, Gear Bits

3D-Printed Instruments Hit Some Sharp Notes

When our buddy Paul Strauss, aka TheAwesomer, told me he just heard a band playing instruments that were all created on 3D-Printers while walking the floor at CES 2014 I was a skeptic. Instruments that were printed? I thought he was pulling my leg. Then I heard them and (cue up the Monkeys…), I’m a Believer.