Greg Saunier
@gregsaunier.bsky.social
Bear Upgrades designer. I also share informative content on 3D printing and open source.
#3dprinting #opensource #engineering #mechanical
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#3dprinting #opensource #engineering #mechanical
https://ekunn.com
https://github.com/gregsaun
https://patreon.com/gregsaun
https://fosstodon.org/@bear_lab
This is the internal design of the future E3D high speed nozzles, called the FUGE! Unlike the CHT ones, there is no more channelling. Instead, the filament core is warmed up by altering its path while maintaining the same surface area throughout. This is an application of the E3D patent from 2020.
November 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is the internal design of the future E3D high speed nozzles, called the FUGE! Unlike the CHT ones, there is no more channelling. Instead, the filament core is warmed up by altering its path while maintaining the same surface area throughout. This is an application of the E3D patent from 2020.
You will obviously notice the close resemblance to Bambu printers. It seems that the enormous quantity of recent BambuLab patents doesn't affect the competition that much. It's not surprising as the patent system in China seems to have different goals; let's see how it evolves in the coming months.
AnyCubic has achieved an impressive level of integration with its Kobra X 3D printer. It doesn't require an AMS-like system; it can handle everything in the toolhead! It also features an automatic filament gears tensioning system. I want to see a teardown!
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
AnyCubic Kobra X
YouTube video by 123-3D
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
You will obviously notice the close resemblance to Bambu printers. It seems that the enormous quantity of recent BambuLab patents doesn't affect the competition that much. It's not surprising as the patent system in China seems to have different goals; let's see how it evolves in the coming months.
AnyCubic has achieved an impressive level of integration with its Kobra X 3D printer. It doesn't require an AMS-like system; it can handle everything in the toolhead! It also features an automatic filament gears tensioning system. I want to see a teardown!
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
AnyCubic Kobra X
YouTube video by 123-3D
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
AnyCubic has achieved an impressive level of integration with its Kobra X 3D printer. It doesn't require an AMS-like system; it can handle everything in the toolhead! It also features an automatic filament gears tensioning system. I want to see a teardown!
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSN...
New wear resistant and non-stick technology for 3D printer nozzles that can withstand temperatures of up to 500°C. The fabrication process is impressive, read more about it on their blog!
➡️ e3d-online.com/blogs/news/o...
#3dprinting #e3d #nozzle #coating #hardness
➡️ e3d-online.com/blogs/news/o...
#3dprinting #e3d #nozzle #coating #hardness
🚨 NEW PRODUCTS!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new ObXiDian 500 range!
💪 Extreme wear resistance
⚠️ Print ALL materials
🤩 Produce pristine prints every time thanks to the ultra non-stick properties
⚡️High flow variants to boost print speeds
@bambulabglobal.bsky.social
@prusa3d.com
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new ObXiDian 500 range!
💪 Extreme wear resistance
⚠️ Print ALL materials
🤩 Produce pristine prints every time thanks to the ultra non-stick properties
⚡️High flow variants to boost print speeds
@bambulabglobal.bsky.social
@prusa3d.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
New wear resistant and non-stick technology for 3D printer nozzles that can withstand temperatures of up to 500°C. The fabrication process is impressive, read more about it on their blog!
➡️ e3d-online.com/blogs/news/o...
#3dprinting #e3d #nozzle #coating #hardness
➡️ e3d-online.com/blogs/news/o...
#3dprinting #e3d #nozzle #coating #hardness
DasFilament announced a recycled PETG filament made from waste of Film production. This rPETG has the same properties of their standard PETG and is specifically designed to have unique colour changes. Available in spools and refill.
➡️ www.dasfilament.de/filament-ref...
#3dprinting #dasfilament
➡️ www.dasfilament.de/filament-ref...
#3dprinting #dasfilament
November 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
DasFilament announced a recycled PETG filament made from waste of Film production. This rPETG has the same properties of their standard PETG and is specifically designed to have unique colour changes. Available in spools and refill.
➡️ www.dasfilament.de/filament-ref...
#3dprinting #dasfilament
➡️ www.dasfilament.de/filament-ref...
#3dprinting #dasfilament
Reposted by Greg Saunier
🚆 Tunnel for Brio/Ikea train • STL files
➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:3688330
💡 Designed by Idest
#3DPrinting #3DPrinter #Printable #STLfile
➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:3688330
💡 Designed by Idest
#3DPrinting #3DPrinter #Printable #STLfile
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚆 Tunnel for Brio/Ikea train • STL files
➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:3688330
💡 Designed by Idest
#3DPrinting #3DPrinter #Printable #STLfile
➡️ Download 3D print model: cults3d.com/:3688330
💡 Designed by Idest
#3DPrinting #3DPrinter #Printable #STLfile
The resin 3D printing industry now benefits from a new and advanced open source UI called Orion. Developed by @openresin.org, it's currently running as a beta testing on the Athena II printer from Concept3D Systems Inc.
➡️ github.com/Open-Resin-A...
#opensource
➡️ github.com/Open-Resin-A...
#opensource
November 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The resin 3D printing industry now benefits from a new and advanced open source UI called Orion. Developed by @openresin.org, it's currently running as a beta testing on the Athena II printer from Concept3D Systems Inc.
➡️ github.com/Open-Resin-A...
#opensource
➡️ github.com/Open-Resin-A...
#opensource
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PERA would drag us back to the era of the worst junk software patents. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
PERA Remains a Serious Threat to Efforts Against Bad Patents
PERA would overturn long-standing court decisions that have helped keep some of the most problematic patents in check. This includes the Supreme Court’s Alice v. CLS Bank decision, which bars patents
www.eff.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
PERA would drag us back to the era of the worst junk software patents. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
I'm helping rep @oshwassociation.bsky.social at the Entomological Society meeting to tell scientists about how to #opensource their tools!
Any tools, big or small, as sophisticated as some kind of genetic engineering rig, or as simple as a board for bugs to crawl under can be opened! #entsoc25
Any tools, big or small, as sophisticated as some kind of genetic engineering rig, or as simple as a board for bugs to crawl under can be opened! #entsoc25
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I'm helping rep @oshwassociation.bsky.social at the Entomological Society meeting to tell scientists about how to #opensource their tools!
Any tools, big or small, as sophisticated as some kind of genetic engineering rig, or as simple as a board for bugs to crawl under can be opened! #entsoc25
Any tools, big or small, as sophisticated as some kind of genetic engineering rig, or as simple as a board for bugs to crawl under can be opened! #entsoc25
Reposted by Greg Saunier
We eat, sleep, and breathe #3DPrinting over here at E3D, so of course the soundtrack to our lives also has to be FDM related 🎵
We’ve made a start on a 3D Printing playlist ... comment your song suggestions down below and we’ll get them added in!
Happy listening! 🎧 https://bit.ly/49dCREE
We’ve made a start on a 3D Printing playlist ... comment your song suggestions down below and we’ll get them added in!
Happy listening! 🎧 https://bit.ly/49dCREE
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
We eat, sleep, and breathe #3DPrinting over here at E3D, so of course the soundtrack to our lives also has to be FDM related 🎵
We’ve made a start on a 3D Printing playlist ... comment your song suggestions down below and we’ll get them added in!
Happy listening! 🎧 https://bit.ly/49dCREE
We’ve made a start on a 3D Printing playlist ... comment your song suggestions down below and we’ll get them added in!
Happy listening! 🎧 https://bit.ly/49dCREE
Reposted by Greg Saunier
Functional OpenSCAD: Implementing OpenSCAD in OpenSCAD
This library is an attempt to re-implement OpenSCAD's builtin modules as functions which operate directly on vertex data. #3dprinting #OpenSCAD
github.com/thehans/Func...
This library is an attempt to re-implement OpenSCAD's builtin modules as functions which operate directly on vertex data. #3dprinting #OpenSCAD
github.com/thehans/Func...
GitHub - thehans/FunctionalOpenSCAD: Implementing OpenSCAD in OpenSCAD
Implementing OpenSCAD in OpenSCAD. Contribute to thehans/FunctionalOpenSCAD development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Functional OpenSCAD: Implementing OpenSCAD in OpenSCAD
This library is an attempt to re-implement OpenSCAD's builtin modules as functions which operate directly on vertex data. #3dprinting #OpenSCAD
github.com/thehans/Func...
This library is an attempt to re-implement OpenSCAD's builtin modules as functions which operate directly on vertex data. #3dprinting #OpenSCAD
github.com/thehans/Func...
Fyous has developed a PolyMorphic Moulding Machine that uses thousands of pins and a membrane to create mould shapes on demand.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKR...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKR...
PM-1 "The Genesis" by Fyous - PolyMorphic Moulding is Born
YouTube video by Fyous
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Fyous has developed a PolyMorphic Moulding Machine that uses thousands of pins and a membrane to create mould shapes on demand.
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKR...
➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoKR...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
Check out a detailled top-down modelling tutorial for the upcoming #FreeCAD 1.1 using new features and animating it in the assembly workbench!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxD...
#CAD #Maker #Assembly #FOSS #OpenSource
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxD...
#CAD #Maker #Assembly #FOSS #OpenSource
FreeCAD 1.1 Beginners Friendly Modeling and Assembly (Model, Assemble, Simulate, Animate)
YouTube video by MangoJelly Solutions for FreeCAD
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Check out a detailled top-down modelling tutorial for the upcoming #FreeCAD 1.1 using new features and animating it in the assembly workbench!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxD...
#CAD #Maker #Assembly #FOSS #OpenSource
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxxD...
#CAD #Maker #Assembly #FOSS #OpenSource
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
An Even Smaller 3D Printer!
YouTube video by RobertGcode
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:19 AM
After Prusa moving out of open source hardware, they are now taking two extra steps forward:
1. The Core One L will not be provided as a kit anymore
2. It is very probable that they will adopt patents with the INDX
#opensource #3dprinting #prusa #diy
1. The Core One L will not be provided as a kit anymore
2. It is very probable that they will adopt patents with the INDX
#opensource #3dprinting #prusa #diy
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
After Prusa moving out of open source hardware, they are now taking two extra steps forward:
1. The Core One L will not be provided as a kit anymore
2. It is very probable that they will adopt patents with the INDX
#opensource #3dprinting #prusa #diy
1. The Core One L will not be provided as a kit anymore
2. It is very probable that they will adopt patents with the INDX
#opensource #3dprinting #prusa #diy
Reposted by Greg Saunier
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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This is maybe the biggest FINALLY in my career as a purveyor of Oddly Specific Objects: Open Book Touch is in prelaunch at Crowd Supply! Now with WiFi, plus a higher-resolution display, warm/cool frontlight, and capacitive touchscreen. Subscribe for updates here! www.crowdsupply.com/oddly-specif...
Open Book Touch
A pocketable, open-source backlit e-reader
www.crowdsupply.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
This is maybe the biggest FINALLY in my career as a purveyor of Oddly Specific Objects: Open Book Touch is in prelaunch at Crowd Supply! Now with WiFi, plus a higher-resolution display, warm/cool frontlight, and capacitive touchscreen. Subscribe for updates here! www.crowdsupply.com/oddly-specif...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
Dude. This video by Zack Freedman rocks and it helped me solve a mystery I had struggled with ages back. I think you'll at least find it intriguing, if not highly informative.
youtu.be/S6_xnzt9YPU?...
youtu.be/S6_xnzt9YPU?...
The Impossible 3D Printing Quiz! Solve five bizarre mysteries!
YouTube video by Zack Freedman
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Dude. This video by Zack Freedman rocks and it helped me solve a mystery I had struggled with ages back. I think you'll at least find it intriguing, if not highly informative.
youtu.be/S6_xnzt9YPU?...
youtu.be/S6_xnzt9YPU?...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
Do you need genius? Here is genius
youtube.com/shorts/jzH_E...
youtube.com/shorts/jzH_E...
This Simple Tool Fixes a VERY Common Problem
YouTube video by bungu
youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Do you need genius? Here is genius
youtube.com/shorts/jzH_E...
youtube.com/shorts/jzH_E...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
It's official! We are in Open Hardware Month! 🎉 It's time to celebrate all the wonderful ways open source hardware can exist and get those projects certified ;) Also maybe snag a fun variation on our fundraiser merch?
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
Open Hardware Month Fundraiser, Supporting Open Source Hardware Association
The Open Source Hardware Association works to spread awareness and knowledge of open source practices. We work to help show people how and why sharing their work for everyone to make and iterate on is...
www.customink.com
October 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It's official! We are in Open Hardware Month! 🎉 It's time to celebrate all the wonderful ways open source hardware can exist and get those projects certified ;) Also maybe snag a fun variation on our fundraiser merch?
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
www.customink.com/fundraising/...
Reposted by Greg Saunier
I've been playing with a new string idea, I'm a bit obsessed! 😆
October 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I've been playing with a new string idea, I'm a bit obsessed! 😆
Great to see that the CERN OHL V2 #opensource hardware license is the most used one in 2024 and 2025 so far.
If you're working on open source functional/mechanical #3dprinting projects, it is the license you should use. Others may not protect your work as they are not made for functional hardware.
If you're working on open source functional/mechanical #3dprinting projects, it is the license you should use. Others may not protect your work as they are not made for functional hardware.
I shared NEW DATA about what licenses people have used for @oshwassociation.bsky.social certified hardware since 2016
michaelweinberg.org/blog/2025/10...
michaelweinberg.org/blog/2025/10...
The Most Popular Open Source Hardware Licenses (2016-2025)
I put things here so they are on the internet
michaelweinberg.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Great to see that the CERN OHL V2 #opensource hardware license is the most used one in 2024 and 2025 so far.
If you're working on open source functional/mechanical #3dprinting projects, it is the license you should use. Others may not protect your work as they are not made for functional hardware.
If you're working on open source functional/mechanical #3dprinting projects, it is the license you should use. Others may not protect your work as they are not made for functional hardware.