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The CORE One upgrade adds higher nozzle temperatures and new material options. Getting useful results also means paying attention to the extruder, print surface, drying and ventilation.
Swaptek gives each print tool its own filament path and preheats the next nozzle while the current one is still working. Early testing shows the speed—and the remaining waste.
The $2,499 H3C keeps nine filament paths ready for a print, while its new extruder accepts both 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm filament.
A blue wave for Election Day: a sculptural vase by VASEE, ready to print.
A new manufacturing partner and progress on technical hurdles give waiting WoLF customers something to look forward to. As one of those customers, I’m hoping this is the start of printers finding their way home.
Vik Olliver’s RepRapMicron uses a UV LED and an optical patch cord to cure tiny resin structures, with a familiar slicer supplying the toolpaths.
A printable attachment for the Bambu Lab A1 alternates between laying yarn and extruding plastic, opening up woven objects, soft surfaces, and pull-string mechanisms.
