Digital Fabrication

Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!

More Printers: At a Glance

More Printers: At a Glance

Solidoodle 3 Solidoodle / solidoodle.com Price as tested $799 Print volume 8″×8″×8″ Heated bed? Yes Print materials ABS, PLA OS supported Windows, Mac, Linux Print untethered? No Open source hardware? Yes Open source software? Yes Printer control software Repetier-Host Slicing software Slic3r The Solidoodle 3rd Generation attracted us because of the price point, but otherwise […]

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Stratasys Sues Afinia: Ramifications for the Desktop 3D Printing Industry

Stratasys Sues Afinia: Ramifications for the Desktop 3D Printing Industry

Earlier this week Stratasys, a longtime fixture in the commercial/industrial 3D printing world and recent purchaser of desktop printer company Makerbot, announced that it was filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Microboards Technology, LLC, the company behind the Afinia H-Series 3D printer. This lawsuit is a big deal that could have huge ramifications for the entire desktop 3D printing industry. Afinia is a well known 3D printing brand which was named “best overall experience” in MAKE’s inaugural 3D printing buyer’s guide last year. It is also widely available from mainstream outlets such as Radio Shack

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