Pope Francis Receives 3D Printed Nano-Nativity Scene for Christmas

Reading Time: 2 minutesLithuanian researchers from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University have 3D printed the world’s smallest nativity scene. The nanoscale-sized gift was given to Pope Francis for Christmas. Last week, Pope Francis paid a highly anticipated visit to Lithuania, and his presence was commemorated with an unprecedentedly tiny gift. During his travels, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė presented the leader […]

Monoprice Select Mini Review: The Best 3D Printer under $250

Reading Time: 7 minutesThe topline specs for the Monoprice Select Mini are a build area of 120 x 120 x 120 mm, which is roughly the height of a can of Coke. The highest print resolution is 100 microns, with a heated build plate, and a printing speed of 55 mm per second. Files can be uploaded to Monoprice Select Mini […]

Original Prusa i3 MK2 Review: It Doesn’t Get Any Better

Reading Time: 13 minutesThis is where 3D printing is right now, according to Thomas Sanladerer. Read his detailed and enthusiastic Original Prusa i3 MK2 review.  Don’t miss: Best Prusa i3 Clone – 24 Prusa i3 Kits vs Prusa i3 MK2 Editor’s Note: This content originally appeared on Thomas Sanladerer’s YouTube Channel and is licensed as Creative Commons Attribution […]

The 3D Printing Handbook Review: The Only Handbook You’ll Ever Need

Reading Time: 2 minutesYou can tell some thought was put into the design of the The 3D Printing Handbook. The layout is targeted for engineers and techies, which means no wasted time trying to find what you need. It’s configured to be able to flip right to what you’re looking for, even giving key words in the margins […]

Security Breach: Email Addresses & Passwords of Gearbest Users Leaked Online

Reading Time: 4 minutesA Reddit user recently discovered that sensitive customer information from hundreds of GearBest users was hacked and uploaded into a Pastebin file.  The Chinese electronics online retailer GearBest is a popular outlet for a variety of affordable consumer electronics, including 3D printer kits like the Creality CR-10, Anet A8, among others. The 3D printing community has developed […]

Climate Change Activists Create 3D Printed “No-Snow-Globes”

Reading Time: 2 minutesPlan B, UK-based climate change activists, have partnered with the ad folks at Martin Agency to release quirky snow-less snow globes. When they’re not busy attempting to sue the UK government for alleged inaction over climate change, activist group Plan B have taken to glum festive frippery with the release of “No-snow globes”. A muddy, […]

UNIZ Unveils Five 3D Printers With Uni-Directional Peel Technology

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 3D printer manufacturer UNIZ is planning to launch five new 3D printers equipped with its new uni-directional peel technology at CES 2018.  At the start of the new year, tech companies and enthusiasts from around the globe will gather in Las Vegas for CES 2018. The trade show features the latest and greatest innovations […]

3D Printing Marzipan Animals and Fruit in Germany’s Luebeck

Reading Time: 2 minutesSince centuries, Marzipan from Luebeck adheres to strict rules on the amount of almond paste in the product. Now 3D printing starts livening up the scene.  Do you think the almond treat Marzipan is out-dated and associate it with your grandparents? No wonder, as it actually dates back to the Middle Ages. It’s an important […]

3D Printed Ceramic Implant Fuses With Bone to Repair Broken Limbs

Reading Time: 2 minutesResearchers from the University of Sidney have developed a 3D printed ceramic implant that fuses with natural bone. The implant was successfully used to repair large leg fractures in sheep.  As most of us know, breaking a bone is never an enjoyable experience, and having a metal plate or screws inserted into the fracture area […]

Drive Into the Holiday Season With 3D Printable BMW Christmas Ornaments

Reading Time: 3 minutesBMW celebrates the holiday season and 3D printing technology by releasing STL files of its iconic logo, the famous BMW Welt, a set of wheels, and more.  Of all the industries that have taken interest in advancing 3D printing technology, none seem as invested as the automotive sector. From rapid prototyping to small-run manufacturing, numerous […]

AutoCAD Free Download – AutoCAD Trial Plus Free Alternatives

Reading Time: < 1 minuteAutoCAD is a commercial software for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD). It is considered by many as the granddaddy of CAD software. The desktop application is available since 1982; in addition, a mobile app came out in 2010. Now, you can form your own opinion: Learn how to download the free AutoCAD trial version. […]

E3D Releases Titan Aqua Water-Cooling System for FDM Printing

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn order to improve high-temperature 3D printing, E3D releases the Titan Aqua hotend and extruder alongside a water-cooling kit. As any desktop 3D printer owner knows, the more you use your machine, the better your prints and overall experience will be. However, when it comes to printing with high-performance materials like PEEK or even ABS, things […]

Building the Original Prusa i3 MK3: Review the Facts Here!

Reading Time: 2 minutesSo what’s the big deal about the Original Prusa i3 MK3? It’s pitched as a refinement of everything Prusa Research have achieved to date; more than a reliability upgrade, but a new and improved desktop 3D printer with some awesome new features. Where the previous model offered astonishing print quality for the money, the Original […]

Magic Leap Finally Reveal their First Augmented Reality Glasses

Reading Time: 3 minutesMagic Leap’s “One Creator Edition” is finally here. “Magic Leap One”, the first product of the company’s Augmented Reality technology, will be made public to developers in 2018. Still, there is no price available yet.  After raising more than $1.8 billion across four investments rounds and making several bold announcements about changing the Augmented Reality game, Magic […]

Win a Monoprice Maker Ultimate and 3x Spools of MatterHackers PRO Filament!

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIt’s the season of giving, so why not give yourself the chance to win a brand new Monoprice Maker Ultimate and 3 spools of MatterHackers PRO filament. We’re continuing our giveaway bonanza this week with the Monoprice Maker Ultimate. It comes pre-assembled and tooled up with an all metal frame, anti-jam feed mechanism and a […]

Best 3D Printer Awards 2017 / 2018 – The 12 Best 3D Printers

Reading Time: 4 minutesSelecting the best 3D printer for your needs is not an easy task. We want to make the process it a little bit easier with All3DP’s Best 3D Printer Awards. Finding the Best 3D Printer for Beginners If you are a newcomer to 3D printing, things can get overwhelming. Specifications and terminology may sound gibberish […]

Molecular 3D Printing Technique Could Recreate Chemical Environments of the Human Body

Reading Time: 3 minutesScientists have developed an easy and affordable way to print biological environments without losing their chemical complexities. Biomedical engineering and the molecular sciences are among the many industries making use of 3D printing in order to find new ways to target drugs or develop human tissues and organs. Although a variety of 3D hydrogel systems […]

Starbucks 3D Printed a Bar for its New Shanghai Roastery

Reading Time: 3 minutesStarbucks opens its latest roastery in Shanghai – only the second in the world. It incorporates a 3D printed Teavana bar fabricated from recycled materials. Good news for Starbucks — the second largest economy in the world loves American coffee. In Shanghai, China, alone, there are already 600 Starbucks stores open. Good news for the […]

Carbon Raises $200 Million in Series D Funding, Prepares to Scale for Mass Production

Reading Time: 3 minutesCarbon announces $200 million in Series D funding, and will use the investment to scale its 3D printing technology for manufacturing. While the additive manufacturing industry has grown immensely over the last year, no 3D printing company has had as much success in 2017 as the Silicon Valley startup Carbon. Earlier this year, the digital 3D […]

11 Festive Christmas Decorations You Can Print at Home

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe best part about the holidays is jazzing up our normally drab surrounds with the technicolor delights of tinsel, baubles and all manner of festive frippery. But before you go digging around the closet for that dusty old box of hall deckers, check out these 3D printable Christmas decorations and consider making some new ones! […]