Although they power most of our CNC machines and 3D printers, as monolithic solutions ... The testing-contraption to the left is a NEMA 17 stepper motor attached to an encoder.

Oct. 28, 2024 — Researchers have invented a new solvent-free polymer for digital light printing (DLP), a type of 3D printing that essentially pulls solid objects out of a shallow pool of resin ...

It may seem like a paradox, but one of the most important things you have to do to a 3D printer’s hot end is to keep it cool. That seems funny, because the idea is to heat up plastic ...

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Today's affordable 3D printers will likely surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once found only in high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top ...

Prusa is a company that should be on the shortlist, may be at the top, for anyone buying a 3d printer for lab prototyping. The company emphasises print quality above print speed, but its printers are ...

3D printing is still around, but it's not as popular as predicted. We explain why. It may sound more like science fiction than technological fact, but the truth is you can now print three-dimensional ...

Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. Nearly a million desktop 3D printers priced under $2,500 were shipped worldwide in just the fourth quarter of 2023, a new ...

Nearly five years after COVID-19 ground the world to a halt, the global supply chain still hasn’t fully recovered. Specialty industries like space travel ...

Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or have been wanting to invest in your own printer for a while, these machines are not as expensive as you might think. Whether you want to prioritize print ...

Funded in part by multiple C2E2 Grants (Century II Endowed Equipment Fund), the Van Pelt and Opie Library is providing 3D printing orientation and training available to current students, faculty, and ...