A few years ago, in 2010, there was a Gartner hype cycle chart that showed Consumer 3D Printing still had plenty of hype left in it. Of course the past few years have continued to bring it into the mainstream… Continue Reading
This is a collection of 3D Printing Machines currently available (or in production). For more information and articles on 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing keep reading on 3DEngr.com. 3D Printers
The Economist ran an article title “The PC All Over Again” that talked about the potential backlash 3D printers will see from traditional manufacturers. Specifically the sub title mentioned “toy makers” which peeked my interest since that is the day job.… Continue Reading
Over the past few months I have been intrigued by the rising popularity of 3D printing. This young technology is getting a lot of mentions in the media and on the web. I was put in touch with Conor McCormack,… Continue Reading
A few recent 3DEngr posts have been focused on 3D printing and its rise in popularity. In trying to learn more it’s been fascinating to follow all the links and mentions of new technology to see the great products that everyone… Continue Reading
Lunar Base Proposed For 3D Printing Creation In October 2014, over 350 experts gathered at the European Space Agency’s ESTEC Technical Centre in the Netherlands. There, they shared ideas regarding 3D printer uses relevant to the space industry. The two-day… Continue Reading
Additive manufacturing machines, or 3D printers, are being hailed as the next industrial revolution, but what are they? To understand the various types of AM machines and their capabilities take a closer look at some of the more popular models.… Continue Reading
Formlabs was founded by a handful of top engineers who realized that additive manufacturing was an amazing technology that still was unattainable for so many people. To fix that problem they decided to drive down the barrier to entry and… Continue Reading
In early 2009 a handful of interested parties were creating kits that could be assembled into 3D printers. RepRap, the original organization, was a non-profit group that met to discuss and advance the interests of it’s members. Not unlike the… Continue Reading
Admittedly I have never seen a functioning EOS machine but it has one feature that just seems like fun. Titanium. That’s right, 3D printing in one of the hardest manufacturing materials around. Billed as “for aerospace and engineering applications and… Continue Reading
ZCorp used to be one of the larger manufacturers of 3D printers and additive manufacturing machines and then they were bought by an even larger player in the space, 3D Systems. Once the acquisition of ZCorp went through 3D Systems… Continue Reading
Not to be outdone by printers that use chocolate or paper, ExOne’s M-Lab printer outputs materials in metal. Direct Metal Laser Sintering or DMLS works with under nearly the same principles as many of the printers that use plastic but… Continue Reading
The Fortus series of 3D printers, or additive manufacturing machines, is in no way designed for the everyday consumer. Instead Stratasys has positioned each of these machines as a high end industrial solution for manufacturing. Basically these machines are competitors… Continue Reading
Not all 3D printers are created equal. Mcor separates themselves from the pack very clearly by creating 3D parts with paper. This modern day origami machine puts down layer after layer of regular sheet paper, cutting each one into the… Continue Reading
The 3Doodler is not a 3D printer, it is however an additive manufacturing device. The difference is very clear when you look at the form factor. As a handheld device there is nothing controlling where the 3Doodler lays down material… Continue Reading
Deltamaker is a unique take on the form factor of printers. The delta tripod opens up the build window and has the added effect of looking really cool while working. This is one of the machines that is still in… Continue Reading
Cube one of the most prominently featured end designer focused machines on the market. The incorporation of reusable material cartridges is exciting as it removes a lot of the technical aspects of printing. Although the media would have us believe… Continue Reading
The other day I posted about a new 3D printer that showed up on popular crowd funding website Kickstarter. The “Delta Maker” utilizes existing technology and unique design to deliver an aesthetically pleasing 3D printer that hobbyists and makers would… Continue Reading