Innovative 3D Ironing of Iron: Achieving Flatness Without Plane Limitations
In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing, innovation never ceases to amaze. This year, two groundbreaking multi-axis non-planar 3D printer designs have been unveiled, marking a significant leap forward in the industry.
Firstly, the DREAMS Lab, the team behind the multi-axis non-planar 3D printer introduced in 2025, has expanded their horizon with new machines and supporting software. Their latest creations are not just new machines but also come equipped with innovative software solutions.
One such innovation comes from Ten Tech, who have proposed that 2025 could be the year of non-planar 3D printing. Ten Tech's latest entry in the field is an intriguing new tool - an insulated, heated, ball-shaped attachment designed to smooth arbitrary curvy top layers in 3D prints. This tool, affectionately known as the Ten Tech ironer, is a promising addition to the 3D printing community, offering a solution to a long-standing challenge.
Previously, attempts to iron non-planar surfaces using a normal nozzle had proven unsuccessful at moderate angles due to the nozzle digging in and surrounding parts dragging. However, Ten Tech's approach involves taking inspiration from the ball-end mill finishing step in subtractive CNC work. They have affixed the round tip of a rivet on the end of a nozzle to create a tool for smoothing arbitrary curvy top layers.
The proof of concept for the post-processing script from Ten Tech is working, and a video demonstration of the working tool is available for all to see. Meanwhile, Tenger Technologies has also developed a post-processing script for non-planar ironing of 3D prints.
Another notable development comes from Joshua Bird and Daniel of Fractal Robotics, who have each unveiled their own multi-axis non-planar printer designs this year. Both of these designs come with novel open-source slicers to operate them, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Gustav Persson provided a tip regarding the development of the multi-axis non-planar printer designs, and the idea of a dedicated tool and post-processing smoother script working together is indeed intriguing. As these innovations continue to unfold, it's clear that the future of 3D printing is looking brighter than ever.
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