3D Printers

A metal 3D printer for under €10,000 might sound like a pipe dream, but one Dutch engineer is turning it into a reality. Thomas Martinus Gerardus Bakker, a specialist in mechatronics engineering and system design, has developed the Metal 1.0.…

TCT Asia 2026 has made it clear that the race in multi-material FDM 3D printing is unfolding at a pace few in the West anticipated. Over the course of the three-day trade show, we were able to see firsthand five…

For years, a massive divide separated industrial and desktop FDM printers, defined by differences in accuracy, material compatibility, and cost. Today, desktop manufacturers are aiming to narrow that gap, and a new generation of “prosumer” machines from companies like Bambu…

Color 3D printing has been gaining ground in recent years, attracting more users looking to expand their creativity. However, this should not add complexity to the printing process. In fact, users are looking for simplicity, with practical solutions that are…

While 3D printing saves material by only depositing it where it is needed, it still generates waste. What do you do with failed prints, filament scraps, or parts you want to throw away? The young company Creative3DP, led by Priyank…

Large-format FDM 3D printing has moved well beyond niche or experimental use, with a growing number of manufacturers now offering machines capable of producing substantial parts in a single print without stepping into industrial price ranges. In this context, large-format…

Still undecided on a Christmas gift? Don’t panic, we have a solution for you. If you’re considering investing in a 3D printer or a 3D scanner, this list should be right up your alley. We took a closer look at…

According to a study published by Verified Market Research, the resin 3D printing market is on track to reach $37.4 billion by 2031, growing at a rate of 16.4% between 2024 and 2031. This momentum reflects a thriving sector, but…

Formnext 2025 is officially underway! The doors opened this morning, and the exhibition hall is already buzzing with energy. With over 800 exhibitors, including machine manufacturers, distributors, and service providers, the event is once again set to propel the adoption…

In 1987, 3D Systems introduced the world’s first commercial stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer, laying out the groundwork for one of the most precise and widely used additive manufacturing technologies today. Nearly four decades later, the company continues to shape the field it pioneered. Its latest…

In industrial 3D printing, scale and standardization often go hand in hand. But since its founding in 2011, FELIX 3D printers has built its reputation on a different principle: adaptability. The Dutch manufacturer’s modular approach has allowed it to create…

Raise3D is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Known for its professional FDM printers, particularly the Pro3 and E2 series, and more recently for its DF2 and DF2+ resin systems, the brand is taking another major step forward with the…