News — Hobbyist

On March 16th, a public spreadsheet called 3D Printer Crowdsourcing for COVID-19 was created for 3D printing professionals and hobbyists alike to volunteer their time and resources to print masks, valves, or whatever else hospitals are running short on. Two days later, there are already more than 2,200 volunteers on the list from all over the world. That really warms the heart. Please add your name to the list if you have a 3D printer and would like to help. This is one of the unforeseen benefits of decentralized manufacturing empowered by 3D printing as this rather large community can...

Afinia H400+ - A simple, solid, & feature-rich 3D printer. The Afinia H400+ 3D printer is the ultimate in affordability, reliability, and ease-of-use. It’s perfect for educators, hobbyists, and engineers who want a hassle-free, directly out-of-the-box experience. Start 3D printing in no time. The Afinia H400+ is shipped fully assembled and ready to use, with all the materials you’ll need so you can start printing in minutes. Just install the software (compatible with Windows 7+, Mac OSX) and transfer your print via network or USB.   The Afinia H400+ Desktop 3D Printer is the simple, reliable and affordable choice in...

Out-of-the-Box 3D Printing Experience for Educators, Engineers, and Hobbyists The Afinia H+1 is perfect for serious educators, engineers, and hobbyists. With intuitive software and features like fully-automated platform leveling, material-specific printheads, dual air filtration, and more, the H+1 is a top-of-the-line 3D printer. Plus, Afinia offers unbeatable and unlimited lifetime phone support, and a one-year warranty. The H+1 belongs to the award-winning line of H-series desktop 3D printers, which have been praised again and again by industry authorities: Best Overall, Easiest to Set Up, Easiest to Use, Reliable Performer and Best for Schools - MAKE Magazine’s 3D Printer Shootout Awards...

Looking for that perfect Christmas present for the maker or hobbyist in your home? They will love any of the CraftBot 3D printers and you will love the discounted prices!! CraftBot 3D printers were designed and built from scratch in order to develop the ultimate tool for beginners and experienced users as well. It’s an easy to use, plug-and-play device – you can get from unpacking to printing your first 3D object ever in minutes. However, CraftBot Plus is far from being a “basic 3D printer” as it easily outperforms more expensive machines in many aspects! The CraftBot XL has...