The Kobra series has two branches. The S1 branch are enclosed CoreXY systems, while the rest are open gantry, cartesian ...

There are not many sources of recycled filament, and this is yet another reason why. It’s a shame, really, because without ...

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ring in the season with a spirited look at the 3D printing breakthroughs that made 2025 feel like a gift to the entire industry. Every December, we take a step ...

An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system. Patent W02025244395, “Multi-Output-Head Module for 3D Printer” describes a method of swapping hot ends efficiently ...

A new multi axis continuous carbon fiber extrusion tool aims to make “fiber steering” practical, not just impressive in demos.

Generating 3D models with AI tools gets a bit easier with not one, but two new options. For decades the creation of complex 3D models has been the realm of those expertly trained in the use of ...

A new HI-AM study observes airborne carbon fiber particles during PA6-CF printing on a desktop FFF system. Carbon fiber reinforced filaments have become a staple for stronger, stiffer parts without ...

This week’s selection is the DEC Mini 3D printable minicomputer by Lorenzo Herrera. For those old enough, the word “DEC” might bring up some memories. “DEC” stands for Digital Equipment Corporation, ...

Researchers report a wood based shape memory composite that self-assembles under sunlight, hinting at practical 4D printing without wired heaters. The study explores shape memory materials — long a ...

Announced last week, Recreus has proposed a dramatic change to filament standards. Recreus is a Spanish company that specializes in the production of flexible TPU filament under their brand name, ...

Popular Mechanics recently published a fascinating deep dive into Toyota’s enormous automobile manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky — the largest Toyota facility in the world outside Japan. As ...

AMIS offers advanced job preparation software for powder-based 3D print processes. While the 3D print world sees battles between the various FFF slicing software options, you might be unaware that ...