D printers have gained momentum and revolutionized traditional printing over the past few years. Unlike 2D printers, these new and improved 3D printers 3D printers have gained momentum and revolutionized traditional printing over the past few years.

Although 3D printing tends to be regarded as a new form of disruptive technology, the concept actually dates back to the 1940s when it was first described in science fiction. It later cropped up in the 1970s when inventor Johannes F. Gottwald patented the ...

Creality prides itself as a 3D printing industry trailblazer. Devoted to the production of 3D printers, the company sets the pace for the industry with the launch of its K1 series, K1 Max, and K1, making high-speed, high-quality printing more accessible to ...

Mr Logtenberg is the co-founder of CEAD, a company that designs and builds large-format 3D printers at its base in the Dutch town of Delft. Until now, its business has been to provide the printers for others to use, but with boatbuilding CEAD decided to get involved in production as well.

Depending on where you live, accessing a 3D printer might be simpler than you expect. A nearby public library should be your first port of call, since many are equipped with printers that you can use completely free of charge. Even if your closest library doesn’t have one, there may be other libraries in your area that do.

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Over the years 3D printing has continued to engage and interest people for industrial uses as well as consumers. The consumer models started somewhat expensive, and way out of the ballpark of most everyday desktop printer users, but now many 3D printer ...

The obvious response to potential harm is to avoid sharing too much air with your 3D printer, where possible. If you can put your 3D printer in a separate room, away from your living area, you are far less likely to be exposing yourself to emissions that could lead to poor health outcomes down the line.