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Revolutionizing Print Farm Automation: Continuous 3D Printing with Automated Plate Swapping Kits

January 31, 2026 by

Automated 3D print farm with robotic plate swapping mechanisms in operation

What Happened A recent innovation highlighted by All3DP introduces a Kickstarter-backed kit designed to automate 3D printers by enabling continuous printing through automated plate swapping. This innovation aims to eliminate the need for manual intervention, such as midnight plate swaps, thereby facilitating true 24/7 operation of individual printers or entire print farms. Why It Matters … Read more

Exploring Continuous Multi-Material Volumetric 3D Printing: The Future of Additive Manufacturing

January 18, 2026 by

What Happened Recent advancements in continuous multi-material additive manufacturing have introduced a promising approach to volumetric 3D printing. This technique enables the simultaneous printing of multiple materials in a continuous process, overcoming previous limitations of layer-by-layer methods. By integrating volumetric printing concepts with multi-material capabilities, researchers are pushing the boundaries of speed, complexity, and functionality … Read more