3D printing
Coverage of 3D printing in the Nexus archive.
- Common 3D Benchy Problems, Causes and Fixes
The article addresses common issues with 3D Benchy printing, including their causes and solutions. It is hosted on Bambu3 Design's website and linked to a Hacker News discussion with minimal engagement.
- Reinventing the zipper
Researchers at CSAIL, led by Stefanie Mueller, developed an adaptable 3D-printed fastener inspired by a 1980s patent. The fastener's three flexible arms can form rigid objects when zipped, enabling quick tent setup and adjustable casts. It allows customization for applications like robotics and medical devices.
- 3D printing company Divergent unveils technology to increase output by 8x: ‘Respond to changing demand far more quickly’
3D printing company Divergent introduced a new technology that increases output by 8x, aiming to help the defense industry meet production demands more efficiently. The company's Lukas Czinger highlighted the industry's need for expanded production capacity.
- Ukrainian national who completed Air Force officer training convicted in ghost gun 3D printing operation
A Ukrainian national who completed U.S. Air Force officer training was convicted of five counts related to a 3D printing operation for unregistered firearms and illegal gun parts. Authorities discovered a workshop with 3D printers and a CNC machine used to produce untraceable weapons, including short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers.
- Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying
Hong Kong may host the Shenzhou-23 crew, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying, as early as 2024. The government plans to establish a space manufacturing research centre under InnoHK, focusing on 3D printing and AI for future space development.
- Xreal’s budget AR glasses feature anti-shake tech and swappable frames
Xreal has launched a new 'X By Xreal' subbrand with customizable, lightweight a01 AR glasses featuring anti-shake technology and interchangeable frames, available in the US starting at $299 in July. The glasses include a 'spatial anti-shake algorithm' for image clarity during motion, though they lack standard degrees-of-freedom tracking.
- 'Fuck you, Bambu': How one private message could change the face of 3D printing
A private message from 3D printer company Bambu to open-source developer Pawel Jarczak, involving threats of DMCA takedowns and AGPL licensing disputes, has sparked debate about the future of open-source 3D printing. The incident highlights tensions between proprietary companies and open-source communities on platforms like GitHub.
- ‘Fuck you, Bambu’: How one private message could change the face of 3D printing
Bambu Lab, maker of popular 3D printers, faces backlash after privately messaging developer Paweł Jarczak to delete code that enabled remote printer control without using Bambu's software. The open-source community has rallied behind Jarczak in opposition to Bambu's attempt to lock down its system despite relying on open-source code themselves.
- Louis Rossmann tells 3D printer maker Bambu Lab to 'Go (Bleep) yourself'
Louis Rossmann criticized Bambu Lab, a 3D printer maker, over its lawsuit against a right-to-repair advocate. The lawsuit is related to the enthusiast's development of an open-source alternative. Rossmann offered to pay legal fees for the threatened developer.
- The dangers of California's legislation to censor 3D printing
The article criticizes California's proposed legislation aimed at censoring 3D printing, highlighting concerns over stifling innovation and free speech. It references EFF's opposition and HN discussions about the policy's potential impacts.