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  • Become Your Own Material Maker with the Felfil Evo Filament Extruder

    Become Your Own Material Maker with the Felfil Evo Filament Extruder

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    The Felfil Evo is an open-source 3D printer plastic extruder machine that allows you to create customized 3D printing filament from the comfort of your own home. Make your own materials from plastic pellets, flawed or old 3D prints, or plastic waste. 

    With all of the brands and formulations crowding the 3D printing market, finding the right filament can be a trying experience. Sometimes, a maker knows exactly what color or characteristic they need for their printing project, but it isn’t always readily available.

    The Felfil Evo is aiming to put the power of filament production into the hands of the maker community. Manufactured by the Italian startup Felfil, this plastic filament extruder is capable of creating 3D printing materials from industrial pellets, disposable 3D prints, or plastic waste. It’s a completely open source device that is made up of all-new components, all of which can be easily sourced at a low price.


    Felfil Evo is equipped with a nozzle, an electronic card that is compatible with Arduino, and a specially designed extrusion screw and melting chamber that enhances the overall extrusion quality.

    Whether you have a certain filament color in mind, prints or plastic waste that you want to recycle, or just want to experiment, the Felfil Evo will be the driving force in your quest to create 3D printing materials. According to the manufacturer, users can save up to 80 percent on spool costs by using the plastic extruder and their granulated plastic pellets.

    With the Felfil Evo, you can produce a wide range of filament types, such as PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, Nylon and more. The team has shared the optimal settings for each material, and they even sell their own PLA and ABS pellets to help you get started right away.


    The Felfil Evo Filament Extruder: From Master’s Thesis to Market

    While the Felfil Evo officially surfaced on the market in October 2017, the Italian startup has been developing its plastic extruder concept for a few years. In fact, the first prototypes of FelFil were created for a master’s thesis project. In 2015, the first iteration of Felfil Evo made its way to the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, where it raised over €45,000 from a total of 168 backers.

    In addition to their Kickstarter success, the Felfil team also launched a campaign on the Italian equity crowdfunding platform called Mamacrowd Projects, raking in another €119,000. This sizable amount of funding enabled the team to continue refining the design, eventually leading to the production of the second series of the filament extruder. 


    By conducting surveys and listening to the feedback from their earliest adopters, Felfil has been able to continuously improve upon the Evo’s design and functionality. In October 2017, after completing their pre-sale orders from various crowdfunding campaigns, the latest version of the Felfil Evo became available for immediate order.

    The Felfil Evo is currently available in three forms: Assembled (719€), Complete Kit (599€), and the Basic Kit (299€). The assembled version is ideal for beginners or those who want to get extruding right away. All you have to do is set the temperature and gear motor speed to start making your own filament. The Complete Kit comes with all of the components needed to start your filament making journey, and requires a short amount of time to assemble. Finally, the Basic Kit contains the main components needed to build the Evo, while parts like heaters and electronics need to be sourced elsewhere.  


    It’s available in four different colors (yellow transparent, transparent, white, black) and comes equipped with either a 1.75mm or 2.85mm nozzle.

    Are you ready to start creating and experimenting with your own 3D printing filament? You can purchase the Felfil Evo and pellets directly from the Felfil website.

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  • CraftBot Introduces the CraftBot 3 Dual 3D Printer to Expansive Product Line

    CraftBot Introduces the CraftBot 3 Dual 3D Printer to Expansive Product Line

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    CraftBot has added the new CraftBot 3 Dual to its expansive range of 3D printers. This professional-grade desktop machine offers dual extrusion printing, an advance filament monitoring system, and a 374 x 250 x 250mm build volume. 

    The desktop 3D printer market has become increasingly crowded with endless options, making it difficult to decide which machine is the right match for you. For those who want a 3D printer that is highly capable, affordable and respected across the 3D printing community, look no further than the Hungarian-based company CraftBot.

    After raising more than $245,000 in their 2014 Indiegogo campaign, CraftBot set upon its journey to develop plug and play machines that are easy to use and provide impeccable quality. Thus far, the 3D printer manufacturer appears to be succeeding at that goal. CraftBot has released a number of FDM 3D printers, including the flagship CraftBot Plus and CraftBot 2. In fact, the CraftBot Plus was awarded as the Best Plug N’ Play 3D Printer by 3D Hubs in 2016, 2017, and 2018.


    The award-winning CraftBot Plus

    A closer look at CarftBot as a company showcases exactly what makes their product line so unique and highly praised by the community. Each CraftBot 3D printer is manufactured in Europe, and both software and hardware development is entirely done in-house by a team of highly qualified technicians. The company takes all of their customers’ feedback into account, allowing them to constantly improve and refine their 3D printers.

    Now, to add to its expansive product line, CraftBot has been working on a dual extrusion 3D printer that goes above and beyond what we usually find on the consumer market.


    The CraftBot 3 Dual 3D Printer Strikes Balance Between Affordability and Professional Quality

    Following their success with the popular CraftBot Plus and CraftBot 2, the Hungarian manufacturer has now released CraftBot 3 – The Supervisor. With a superhero-like name, it’s no surprise that this desktop dual extrusion 3D printer has some magical features. At $2,199, the CraftBot 3 is incredibly affordable compared to similar dual extrusion machines.

    The CraftBot 3 utilizes an Independent Dual Extrusion (IDEX) system, meaning that the two print heads operate independently from one another. Therefore, users can print two objects at once, or use PVA support material to produce more complex parts. Equipped with silicone discs, the nozzles are wiped clean while the print heads are changing, ensuring that excess filament material doesn’t muddle up the surface of your print.


    While dual extrusion might seem like the main attraction here, the CraftBot 3 is jam-packed with impressive features that promote quality and accessibility. For starters, there’s a state-of-the-art filament monitoring system (FMS) that keeps track of filament consumption, provides troubleshooting when a filament jam is detected and sends messages to the user when manual intervention is required.

    With the CraftBot 3, you’ll get a sizable build volume of 374 x 250 x 250mm (270 x 250X 250mm for dual extrusion and 187 x 250 x 250mm for multi-part printing). This printer is capable of printing at a layer resolution of 50 microns when using the 0.25mm nozzle. And, if you’re concerned about keeping the family up while you print the night away, rest assured that the CraftBot 3 Dual’s motor control makes this 3D printer more quiet than ever before.

    Despite the low price point, “The Supervisor” is engineered to deal with professional-grade materials. The full-metal hotend makes it possible to print at a temperature as high as 300°C, expanding the range of compatible materials beyond the usual suspects. It’s also equipped with high-accuracy ball screws to improve overall print quality.


    The CraftBot team has implemented optimized object cooling technology into their latest dual extrusion machine, making it easy to print small objects at an exceptional resolution. The heated bed is designed to prevent warping and sticking, and can be easily removed once your print is complete.

    The new 3D printer by CraftBot uses different colored LED status indicators to signal the current status of printing that can be customized for an even better experience. Using WiFi connectivity and CraftBot’s mobile app, users can upload 3D models to the printer, start and stop print jobs, and even control various printing settings from a remote location.

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  • Copymaster 3D Set To Debut First Range of 3D Printers

    Copymaster 3D Set To Debut First Range of 3D Printers

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    Copymaster 3D is selling its first 50 3D printers for a 20% discount–meaning you could get one for as low as £399.20. First come first served. Learn more here.

    Copymaster 3D is a brand new player in the 3D printing world and has certainly raised a few eyebrows since it burst onto the scene with its website launch in June. Copymaster has now announced that it is set to debut its first generation of 3D printers on the 27th August. With its high performance and low price tag, it looks set to shake up the budget-mid range sector of the market.

    3D printing is in a great spot at the moment. It is more affordable than it ever has been and even the most basic budget 3D printers are capable of creating some nice prints. Popular brands like Creality and Wanhao offer a range of good value 3D printers that have so far satisfied the needs of beginner and intermediate users alike. So, what do Copymaster 3D printers offer that make them a better proposition?


    Print Bigger For Less

    The Copymaster 3D is available in 3 different models. The model numbers are relative to the build size of the printer, with the 500 having the largest build volume of the three:

    • 300 – (300 x 300 x 400mm) – £499 ($530 USD)
    • 400 – (400 x 400 x 400mm) – £599 ($637 USD)
    • 500 – (500 x 500 x 500mm) – £699 ($743 USD)

    You would typically expect large build volumes like these to be from a much more expensive printer. Having a bigger space to play with means bigger possibilities for what you can print.


    Be More Flexible

    Arguably the most compelling feature of the Copymaster is its wide compatibility with a range of different filaments as standard. The direct drive integrated extruder head can print with flexible filament straight out of the box with no modifications or upgrades required. The extruder head has also been designed to be highly precise. Its print accuracy is within 50 microns so finished prints truly represent the design files that are used.

    Thoughtfully Designed In The UK

    From concept to final product, the Copymaster 3D was designed by a team of people who are passionate about 3D printers and actually use them on a daily basis. This really shows when you see, first hand, the useful features, solid build quality and nice touches that have been incorporated into the design.

    The Copymaster 3D is an open design, all in one unit. It is simple to assemble and only takes about 20 minutes. The industrial grade aluminium frame is very strong and stable, which benefits the printing process.

    The no-filament sensor is a great feature that will rescue countless 3D print jobs. Running your printer for hours at a time only for the print to fail because you ran out of filament is probably one of the biggest frustrations you can ever experience in 3D printing. The sensor will automatically pause the printing if it detects that the filament has run out. When you swap out the filament, it will resume as normal.

    The Copymaster 3D also comes with a heated print bed as standard, with a diamond black glass print surface upgrade available, to help give you more consistent results for a variety of different filaments. It is magnetic, flexible and is designed to take the hassle out of print removal.


    Inspiration Behind the Brand

    Tim Gray, the founder of Copymaster 3D and also the CEO of Technology Outlet, the UK’s leading online retailer for 3D printers, explains why he created the Copymaster 3D brand:

    “I wanted to make 3D printing easier and more accessible for more people. I wanted to let people experiment with a range of different filaments without running out of space to print or running into the issue of needing to modify the extruder head. There has been a lot of demand for an affordable printer that offers this functionality and the Copymaster provides this. I’m really happy with it.”


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    Copymaster 3D will be attending the TCT Show at the NEC on the 25-27 September to showcase its lineup for the first time. Copymaster 3D is open to reseller applications worldwide. For more information, email [email protected]

    To find out more details and preorder a Copymaster 3D printer visit https://copymaster3d.com

    All Copymaster 3D printers will begin shipping worldwide from the 27th August and all pre orders will receive any two PLA filaments of any colour for free.

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  • Dynamism Adds New Ultimaker S5 3D Printer to Extensive Portfolio

    Dynamism Adds New Ultimaker S5 3D Printer to Extensive Portfolio

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    3D printing solutions provider and reseller Dynamism has added the new Ultimaker S5 3D printer to its product range. The company will provide customers with pre-order advice, on-site or web-based installation and training, and quality-assurance for Ultimaker’s new 3D printer.

    Despite rapid advancements, desktop 3D printing is still the new tech on the block. New functions and applications are constantly being discovered and many institutions are interested in incorporating 3D printing into their workflow. However, many of these institutions may not know exactly what kind of printer they require.

    Say a University is interested in incorporating 3D printing into its curriculum. It will likely require a printer that yields high prints per hour for several students and produces reliable end-product quality.

    The desktop 3D printing brand Ultimaker is already popular among schools. Duke University worked with the reseller Dynamism on its deployment of over 100 Ultimaker 3D printers.

    A stellar option is the just announced Ultimaker S5, which is being showcased by Dynamism at the Rapid + TCT Show in Ft. Worth, Texas. The Ultimaker S5 is available for $5,995 in the U.S. Shipping to customers begins May 15th.


    Dynamism Offers Pre-Order Advice, Installation and Training for Ultimaker S5 3D Printer

    The Ultimaker S5 brings several advancements to what is already the gold standard of desktop 3D printing. The printer includes a larger build volume than found on the Ultimaker 3. This allows for more options in printing functional prototypes, manufacturing tools, and end-use parts. Dual extruders allow for simultaneous printing of parts and structures on the Ultimaker S5, ensuring high yield of accurate prints.

    All Ultimaker products include automatic NFC detection of when Ultimaker filament and used. Thanks to Cura’s print profiles, optimal print settings are configured automatically.

    With the Ultimaker S5, the brand brings its Cura Connect platform to mobile with apps available for iOS and Android. Users can connect and manage multiple printers at any time and from any location, such as in and outside of the classroom. In fact, university and high school printing labs can take advantage of the Cura Connect feature found on Ultimaker 3D printers, which allows users to connect and manage multiple printers with plug-and-play ease.


    Ultimaker continues to expand its filament options. The Ultimaker S5 will ship with a new Tough PLA filament. The new material has strength comparable to ABS, but is more flexible than standard PLA and provides a higher-quality matte finish. Tough PLA will be available in sold separately and is also compatible with the Ultimaker 3.

    The manufacturer has just announced a partnership, with leading chemical companies, to standardize material profiles to provide enterprises using Ultimaker printers with access to a wide range of high-level engineering plastics and composites. Members of the alliance program DSM, BASF, Sabic, Dupont, Owens Corning, Mitsubishi, Henkel, and Clariant.

    Measured by the cost of ownership, the Ultimaker S5 offers tremendous value–thanks to its uptime, and printed parts reliability. Purchasing the Ultimaker S5 through Dynamism to receive pre-order advise, on-site or web-based installation and training, to delivery and beyond, ensuring a long life and quality production from the Ultimaker S5 or any Ultimaker 3D printer.

    Dynamism is now taking orders for the Ultimaker S5.


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  • Raise3D is Pathfinding “Flexible Manufacturing” with Customized Solutions

    Raise3D is Pathfinding “Flexible Manufacturing” with Customized Solutions

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    Raise3D is striving to offer “Pathfinding for Flexible Manufacturing” through customized 3D printing solutions for vertical markets. To jumpstart the campaign, the new company has recently unveiled the Pro2 Series, a new series of desktop 3D printers made with industrial-grade components. 

    Additive manufacturing has unquestionably disrupted certain aspects of industrial manufacturing, particularly when it comes to production cost and speed. 3D printing technology does all of this while offering high potential for customization. It’s convenient for rapid prototyping and, in a growing number of cases, end-production too.

    But there are still a number of barriers that have hindered the adoption of additive manufacturing in different industrial sectors. When it comes to high volume production with standardization, traditional manufacturing is still preferred over 3D printing.

    Read more: Raise3D Aims to „Pathfind Flexible Manufacturing“ with Pro2 Series 3D Printers

    What’s missing here is the transitional step between traditional manufacturing and additive manufacturing, and this is an issue that the 3D printer manufacturer Raise3D is currently aiming to tackle.

    The company has launched a campaign to “Pathfind Flexible Manufacturing”. This industrial movement will be sparked by Raise3D’s Pro2 Series, a new series of 3D printers that are equipped with industrial-grade parts. But, in order to understand the company’s new focus, it’s important to grasp exactly what Flexible Manufacturing means and how it will change the way that additive manufacturing is utilized on the factory floor.


    What is Flexible Manufacturing?

    There are a number of factors that the bright minds within the additive manufacturing industry are working to solve, and Flexible Manufacturing could be the bridge that solidifies the connection between 3D printing technology and the industrial world.

    The Flexible Manufacturing campaign from Raise3D focuses on building desktop FDM 3D printer factories with the new Pro2 Series 3D printer series. The company will offer customized 3D printing solutions to vertical markets, providing Flexible Manufacturing systems that are tailored for each customer and industrial sector.

    This will enable the creation of affordable and specialized manufacturing capacity. With Flexible Manufacturing, customers can efficiently produce various batch sizes, ranging from one to a few thousands, and is also easy to learn, maintain, upgrade, and scale-up.

    Raise3D’s latest range of 3D printers aim to break the boundaries that currently limit additive manufacturing, particularly in regard to materials and colors, parallel production of parts in different materials, as well as parallel production of different batch sizes.

    On top of that, the Flexible Manufacturing program that Raise3D is developing also works as an entry level introduction to 3D printing technology.


    How Raise3D Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Traditional Manufacturing and 3D Printing

    After gaining recognition for the highly coveted N2 series, Raise3D is now producing the Pro2 series to serve professionals and businesses that want to integrate a Flexible Manufacturing system onto the factory floor. The Pro2 and the Pro2 Plus 3D printers are engineered for short-run manufacturing, and include dual extrusion, a sizable build volume, and other industrial-grade components.

    From now until the end of the year, Raise3D will continue to prepare customized offers for various vertical markets. The company is open to talking with corporations interested in capitalizing on the opportunities that Flexible Manufacturing can potentially offer them.

    In September, the company will offer the Raise3D Corporate Package Services, followed by the first customized 3D printing solutions for specific vertical markets at the end of 2018.

    To learn more about or pre-order the new Pro2 Series, head over to Raise3D’s website.


    Raise3D Pro2 3D Printer

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  • Kodak celebrates 130th Anniversary with Launch of New 3D Printing Ecosystem at CES

    Kodak celebrates 130th Anniversary with Launch of New 3D Printing Ecosystem at CES

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    Whether it’s the legendary Kodachrome film or high-tech printing machines, Kodak has always been at the forefront of science, art, and industry. To celebrate its 130th anniversary, Kodak will be presenting the new Super 8 and its first Portrait 3D Printer at the Consumer Electronics Show this January.

    But if you just go to the 3D printing area at CES, you’d miss the highlight: Kodak’s Portrait 3D printer. You can find it at Kodak’s vast 50 x 50 ft booth at CES South Hall 1, Booth 20612. If you just come visit for a day and want to explore the 3D printing sector, make sure you don’t miss this important opportunity to see the Kodak system in action.

    Kodak’s 3D printer has been built for classrooms, the office, or industrial environments. At a print volume of 200x200x250 mm it offers the right size for a variety of projects, whilst still fitting onto a desk. In addition, the device can be easily moved by one or two people.

    The system combines the fully enclosed, compact dual-extrusion 3D printer as well as low-moisture filaments.

    As a dual-extrusion printer, it offers a special function whereby users fill both extruders. Once one of them runs out of material, the second one jumps into action. That means users get to use up their partially-consumed filament spools without having to worry that they may run out of material. This saves money and time when creating larger, denser print objects.

    Of course, you can use the dual-extrusion printer for regular dual-color 3D printing or soluble supports. To ensure that no color contamination occurs, the device also includes a nozzle-wiping mechanism.

    Built with reliability in mind, the 3D printer features steel sheets combined with thick guide rods and industrial bearing blocks that allow for the printer carriage to move more precisely. The electrical components of the device are easily accessible for maintenance but hidden out of sight.


    The extrusion system of the Kodak 3D printer (Image: Kodak)

    A 3D Printing Ecosystem for an Enhanced Printing Process

    Together with the 3D printer, Kodak has developed a 3D Printing Ecosystem that includes 3D printing filament. That doesn’t mean one cannot use their own, third-party filaments, but the Kodak 3D Printing Filament offers several advantages that are worth exploring.

    Firstly, the filaments are low moisture and supplied in airtight foil packaging. That’s an important aspect given that materials such as PVA and nylon tend to absorb air moisture more rapidly. Moist filaments can obscure the printing process.

    They fit perfectly into the airtight protection cartridges to shield them from humidity. Once placed inside the cartridges, which connect to the extruders, the system remains shielded from humidity or dust. This offers an additional layer of longevity to the system by preserving filament quality.

    Among the materials on offer, Kodak currently has PLA+, PLA Tough, ABS, HIPS, Flex 98, Nylon 6 and Nylon 12 in store. The filaments offer the highest roundness and diameter accuracy available in the market.

    As a final touch, the Kodak 3D printing system comes with user-friendly software. It includes Wi-Fi, email and social network connectivity for easier file-sharing. For educational institutions, there is also the option of multi-user platforms with statistical data. Remote print monitoring and management may also come in handy when scheduling larger print projects that require longer runs.

    During the time of CES, the 3D printer will be available at a discounted price. To find out, Kodak encourages you to visit the booth (booth number 20612, South Hall 1) and talk to one of their representatives. The device will begin shipping in March 2018.


    Kodak 3D Printing Filament is low-moisture. (Image: Kodak)

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