3D Printers

In 1986, Charles Hull filed one of the first commercial patents in the 3D printing sector for stereolithography (SLA), a process which uses a laser to polymerize photosensitive resins, layer by layer. Since its invention, other photopolymerization methods have been…

Formnext 2022, the largest international trade fair dedicated to additive manufacturing, took place in mid-November this year. With more than 800 exhibitors and thousands of visitors from all over the world, the event was, once again, a major meeting place…

Created in China, in Jinhua, in 2011, Flashforge is a historical player in the desktop FDM/FFF 3D printer market, with many recognized models to its name including the Creator, the Finder and the Dreamer. More recently, the brand has also…

3ntr, Italian company known for its industrial 3D printing solutions, has unveiled its latest machine, Sequoia, the first of the V5 series. First announced at Mecspe 2022 earlier this year, Sequoia stands out not only for its large-format 3D printing…

The 2022 edition of Formnext is taking place this week in Frankfurt. The international event dedicated to additive manufacturing will be taking place in 50,000 square meters with more than 730 exhibitors gathering. It is undoubtedly a unique opportunity for…

Founded in the United States by Benny Buller, Velo3D is known for its metal additive manufacturing solutions especially in sectors like aerospace. Not only do its solutions essentially eliminate the need for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM), allowing for less…

Nexa3D was born from a meeting between Avi Reichental, former CEO of 3D Systems, and the inventors of the “Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing” (LSPc) technology. Interested in the developments of the latter, Reichental decided to create Nexa3D in 2015. And three…

An idea for a ceramic printer on Kickstarter has surpassed its goal by over 1000%. The design, the third on Kickstarter by professional team Cerambot, has gained over €174,000 euros, far beyond its original goal of just over €10,000. This…

One of the trends we have increasingly seen as additive manufacturing industrializes is an increased focus on large-format additive manufacturing. Though this can of course be achieved with large machines, notably those using FDM, robotic arms offer a number of…

More and more companies are deciding to bet on additive manufacturing technologies, as it has been clear for some years now that it is the future of manufacturing. When we talk about 3D technologies, we are not only referring to…

At the end of 2018, HP announced its intention to enter the metal additive manufacturing market. Four years later, its machines are finally available commercially, after being tested by several companies carefully selected by the American manufacturer. This is highly…

Chinese manufacturer RAYSHAPE, known for its DLP 3D printing solutions, continues its expansion in the resin additive manufacturing market. Most recently, it has announced the launch of a new 3D printer, the Edge E1, intended for use in the dental…