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Instant Attraction
Low Cost, Open Source Tool Changer Uses Magnets to ‘Make Tool Changing Accessible’

The user-created design takes inspiration from E3D and Jubilee tool changers and is compatible with lightweight tools such as pen plotters and diode lasers.

by Adam Kohut Jan 4, 2023
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Become a 3D Printing Pro
Jobs in Additive Manufacturing: How to Get One

Job boards, plus 3D printing certificate programs, university degrees in additive manufacturing, and free online self-study ops round out our guide to gaining 3D printing expertise and putting it to work.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jan 3, 2023
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On Point
Take Text to 3D Mesh with OpenAI’s New AI-Driven, Open-Source Release

Point-E – available on GitHub and explored in an academic paper – sees images or text transformed into mesh-like ‘3D point clouds’

by Adam Kohut Dec 23, 2022
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Better Shapes
Marlin 2.1.2 Adds Input Shaping Support

Marlin's 2.1.2 release adds input shaping to the popular 3D printer firmware, creating opportunities for quality prints at higher speeds.

by Shawn Frey Dec 20, 2022
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It's Official
Printables Introduces Brand Profiles – Launches with Raspberry Pi, Noctua, Framework and More

An update on the Prusa Blog this weekend details the new brand portal area of the Printables website, offering official parts, IP-specific models, and brand-approved community prints.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 17, 2022
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Strut Your 3D Printed Stuff
Enter the 3D Pioneers Challenge Design Awards

The 3D Pioneers Challenge design competition is always an inspiring look at innovators on the cutting edge of what’s possible with 3D printing.

by All3DP Dec 16, 2022
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Never Leaves You Hanging
Arc Overhangs Let You 3D Print on Top of ‘Thin Air’

A new slicing algorithm uses concentric arcs to fill an area, enabling the printing of overhangs without support material.

by Adam Kohut Dec 16, 2022
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High Five!
Simplify3D Releases ‘Breakthrough’ Version 5.0

The slicing software boasts a rebuilt platform, new features, integrated print optimizations, and more.

by Adam Kohut Dec 14, 2022
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A Lasting Bond
Bondtech Releases Tough New CHT Bimetal Nozzle

Bondtech's fancy high-flow nozzle design gets tougher as a nickel-coated copper vanadium variant goes on presale. Early orders are set to ship in mid-December.

by Adam Kohut Dec 12, 2022
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Bambu and You
Mark Your Calendars: Reddit AMA with Bambu Lab CEO Set for December 15

Your chance to learn anything and everything about Bambu Lab is nigh with co-founder and CEO Dr. Ye Tao to field questions and discuss the "future of 3D printing" in r/3Dprinting AMA.

by Adam Kohut Dec 12, 2022
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100% Organic
Check Out PrusaSlicer’s New Organic Support Structures

Reddit post reveals more information on the upcoming feature, with a tweet from Josef Prusa linking to pre-sliced G-codes for those seeking an early taste.

by Adam Kohut Dec 9, 2022
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Accessible Metal
Can Reliable Metal Parts Come From Desktop 3D Printers?

Once a novelty, real metal parts from desktop-size 3D printers using metal-infused filament are becoming serious business.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 9, 2022
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Got To Go
Five Best Alternatives to the Anycubic Kobra Go

The Anycubic Kobra Go is cheap, but are there better alternatives for just a few dollars more? Here's some tempting ones.

by Jaison Lewis Dec 7, 2022
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3D Puts the Q in Quick
On-Demand Part Service Offers 3D Printing as Faster Alternative to Machining or Injection Molding

Advances in 3D printing make it the fastest manufacturing option for parts and prototypes at Quickparts manufacturing service.

by All3DP Dec 6, 2022
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It Just Clicks
3D Printable Photopistol Upgrades Your Camera With ‘Literal Point-And-Shoot’ Capability

Turn your SLR camera into a Soviet-era Photosniper, featuring a two-stage trigger release and modular grip.

by Adam Kohut Dec 2, 2022
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Render This
Blender Plugin Makes 3D Printing Time-Lapses – Without a 3D Printer

The Stitch3r G-code Renderer showcases material, bottom plate, lights, and set so you can create entirely virtual photorealistic 3D printing time-lapses.

by Adam Kohut Dec 1, 2022
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Out of This World
Elegoo Goes Big with New Entries in Its Neptune 3 Series

Launching soon, the Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus and Neptune 3 Max feature larger build volumes than also-recently revealed Neptune 3 Pro, plus improved specs.

by Adam Kohut Dec 1, 2022
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A Meshy Situation
Say Yes to the 3D Printed Dress: Artist Showcases Sartorial Skills with Wearable PLA Creation

Artist Sophy Wong's recent creation, a "complete, wearable" dress, consists of two silk-lined pieces with invisible zippers.

by Adam Kohut Dec 1, 2022
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Living in a Material World
The 5 Best Ways to 3D Print a House

How do you 3D print a house? The answer is, "it depends." Learn about the main techniques used to build a house. One. Layer. At. A. Time.

by Ian Mitchell Nov 29, 2022
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Giving Back
Craftcloud Partners with New Story to Build 3D Printed Homes for Those in Need

For GivingTuesday, Craftcloud will donate 2€ to New Story, a non-profit that uses 3D printing to construct shelters, for each order placed during the week.

Nov 29, 2022
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