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The new Ultimaker Factor 4 3D printer has a Print Process Report and I really like this! 3D printing is not as reliable as a subtractive manufacturing like CNC machining. So it's very useful to have a report at the end of the print showing additional data. It is truly missing in the FFF industry!

More info ➡️ https://ultimaker.com/learn/introducing-print-process-reporting/

#3dprinting #3dptech #3dPrintingTech #reliability #Ultimaker #factor4

Thanks to Adrian Bowyer, I learned today that 3D printing was invented in the 30s'. And it has started with the 3D printing of a house! It was already very impressive and advanced with several reinforcement techniques and almost being able to close the roof. 🤯

📽️ watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl9rhG5BPrM

Source: https://twitter.com/adrianbowyer/status/1783783089770000417

#3dprinting #patent #3dptech #construction #concrete #3dPrintedHouse #Construction3dPrinting

I wish we could find a better solution than grub screws for attaching pulleys to shafts in 3D printing. Small-scale requirements make it difficult to use other industrial systems.

Grub screws often loosen under the effect of vibration even with Loctite. They also introduce eccentricity. And the tip of the grub screws marks the shaft, making it difficult to remove the pulley.

Any idea how we could improve this?

#3dprinting #3dptech #3dprinting_tech #pulley #motion #belt #grub_screw @3dprinting

1/2 I regularly talk about the risks of using electronic components or control boards from stores like Aliexpress for your 3D printers. Recently, several YouTubers discovered that the fuses were not up to specs! ☠️🔥

📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwjSZ-g1qa0

This is also true for low cost 3D printers, they will cut everywhere they can and that could include the fuses.

#3dptech #3dprinting_tech #3dprinting @3dprinting #aliexpress #safety #electronic

One thing that is rarely tested is that the faster you print, the weaker the layer adhesion. I'm pleased to finally see a video demonstrating this problem. These tests are only made with PLA and a single hotend, but it is a great start to see how quickly it can drop.

📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWKhB_4WTkc
By DIY Perspective

#3dprinting #speed #extrusion #hotend #3dptech #3dprinting_tech #layer #adhesion

One of the most interesting 3D printing tech video I have seen in a while. Building an extruder isn't just about push force and weight, it is a lot more complex. To the point it is really difficult to make an in depth review. We can see how advanced E3D is in their R&D. Also, some good questions from Stefan and Tom.

"Did we do a bad job in testing extruders? (feat. E3D) - The Meltzone Podcast Ep73"

📽️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gslzdu5ELY

#3printing #3dprinting_tech #3dptech #extruder #e3d #hotend #roto