Prusa added a Bondtech CHT nozzle to make the MK4S as fast (and sometimes faster) as the competition from Bambu Lab. A new 360 fan freezes the filament into a more precise shape. Best of all, old MK4 machines can receive this upgrade as a $99 kit.
High flow CHT Nozzle
Perfect first layer
PEI Steel flex plate
Very quiet
Fully assembled or DIY kit
Expensive
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Forward-looking: Researchers from California and South Korea have discovered a way to use a water-soluble polymer as a new, recyclable material for 3D printing. This polymer can also be combined with other materials, such as carbon nanotubes, to enhance its robustness. This innovation could lead to more sustainable components for electronic circuits and bio-delivery systems.
There are various methods of 3D printing using raw materials like
Bambu Lab, one of the fastest-growing manufacturers of consumer-grade 3D printers , is facing two patent infringement lawsuits in the U.S. Stratasys, a leading name in industrial 3D printing technology since 1988, filed the lawsuits on Aug. 8 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Both lawsuits accuse Bambu Lab of infringing on patents held by Stratasys. Stratasys names six companies associated with the umbrella Bambu Lab name
Anycubic’s latest resin 3D printer offers exceptionally fast high resolution printing, with a roomy build volume and easy operation.
Eye-popping 14K prints
High-speed printing
Heated Vat
Factory Leveled build plate
Auto refill system
Heater makes vat awkward to handle
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Scientists from the U.S. and Korea have developed an innovative new ink for 3D printing that can build easy-to-recycle electric circuits and other structures without the need for heat, light, or toxic chemicals. Their research was recently published in Nature Communications , supported by the National Science Foundation in the U.S. and the National Research Foundation of Korea.
In most forms of 3D printing, the raw material requires a combination of heat, pressure, and
In brief: Icon is nearing completion of a planned community in Georgetown, Texas, consisting of 100 3D printed homes. The unconventional construction company started working on the project in the Wolf Ranch community in late 2022 and expects to wrap up work by the end of the summer.
Icon utilizes a massive 3D printer measuring more than 45 feet wide and weighing 4.75 tons.
What just happened? Traditional printed circuit boards are pretty much stuck being flat and 2D. But a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has leveled up circuit printing into the third dimension with a smart new technique called CHARM3D. And it's not just 3D – these printed circuits can actually heal themselves, too.
By going vertical instead of staying flat, components can be stacked up,
The use of 3D circuitry is key in continuing to miniaturize electronics, but it’s been subject to serious drawbacks. The requirement for support materials and external pressure limits how small manufacturers
The FLSun S1 is a high-tech, fully enclosed Delta printer that can set new speed records but at the cost of accuracy. Downloading a 3rd party slicer and a willingness to spend time tuning it is a must.
Enclosed
Insane speed
Built-in Filament Drier
Fun to watch
Vanilla Klipper
Needs to slow down for quality
Extremely heavy
Very Noisy
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