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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...

ZMorph has joined forces with fellow Polish company Opt Lasers to increase laser engraving speeds and allow for more powerful operation — including marking steel. The new kit, named the PLH3D-6W-XF engraving laser head, is a 6-watt blue laser. The standard laser included with the VX is a 2.8-watt laser (also from Opt Lasers). The more powerful PLH3D-6W-XF is designed for plug-and-play operation with the ZMorph VX, attaching quickly to the system, ready for action. To read the entire article on Fabbaloo, click HERE For more information on the ZMorph VX multitool 3D printer, visit our website at https://bit.ly/398jWZe

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...

In a followup to this story... Coronavirus: 3D printers save hospital with valves Comes this update: A medical device manufacturer has threatened to sue "Update, March 18th 3:30PM ET: A group of Italian volunteers distributed 3D-printed versions of a vital medical device — but it’s unclear if the original manufacturer threatened a legal crackdown. As we reported earlier, Cristian Fracassi and Alessandro Romaioli used their 3D printer to create unofficial copies of a patented valve, which was in short supply at Italian hospitals. Business Insider Italia quoted Massimo Temporelli, the Italian professor who recruited the pair, saying that the device...