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Today’s top stories: Elegoo launches three new printers at rapid + tct, PrusaSlicer 2.8.0 goes official, Prusa launches the HT90 geared towards engineers, and 3DNatives lays out the key takeaway from rapid + tct.

Note: This is our only edition this week as we are taking a week long break during the 4th of July holiday in the US. Hope everyone has a great week and we’ll be back to our normal schedule next week!

🤩 Hobbyist 3D Printing

Elegoo Launches Centauri Carbon and Mars 5 Series Printers at rapid+tct - Link

ELEGOO unveiled their new flagship 3D printer, the Centauri Carbon, at RAPID + TCT. This beginner-friendly machine boasts a metal build and AI camera capabilities. Alongside this, they introduced the Mars 5 and Mars 5 Ultra resin printers, offering increased printing speeds and improved calibration for users of all experience levels.

PrusaSlicer 2.8.0 Official Release - Link

PrusaSlicer 2.8.0 is here! This final release includes Prusa Connect integration, a new G-code viewer, and various UI improvements. See the linked release notes for a complete list of changes since the previous version.

There's an important note for Linux users: Due to library dependencies, PrusaSlicer now offers two AppImage downloads.Choose the one compatible with your Linux distribution's version of WebKit (browser library). Downloading the wrong version will cause the software to not work.

🏭 3D Printing Industry

Prusa Launches HT90 3D Printers Geared Towards Engineers (8 minute read) - Link

Prusa Research launched the Prusa Pro HT90, a new industrial 3D printer designed for a wide range of materials.

Key features of the HT90 include an actively heated chamber (up to 90°C), high-speed printing with Input Shaper technology, and swappable print heads (up to 500°C). This allows the HT90 to print with a wide range of materials, from PLA to PEI (Ultem), an aerospace-grade filament.

The HT90 is particularly suited for advanced materials like ASA, ABS, and PC due to its advanced cooling system. It can also handle high-end filaments like PEEK, PEKK, PPSU, and PES thanks to its 500°C high-temp print head. Prusa claims the HT90 is the most affordable option for printing with these materials.

The printer is designed to be user-friendly and offers automatic calibration. It also boasts a large 7-inch touchscreen for easy control. Prusa also offers optional accessories like an industrial filament dryer to work with these high-performance materials.

Prusa released a new filament, Prusament PEI 1010 (Ultem), alongside the HT90. This filament is well-suited for demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and other industries.

Overall, Prusa believes the HT90 is a versatile and affordable solution for industrial 3D printing needs.

3DNatives Key Takeaways from Rapid + TCT (5 minute read) - Link

3DNatives has a great write up on some of the big takeaways from last weeks rapid+TCT conference in Los Angeles. Click the link above to check out the most noteworthy things to come out of the conference.

🤣 3D Printing Meme of the Week

Recently seen on r/3dprinting, we all know this struggle. Will you spend $2 and get it in two days, or spend the equivalent in filament and have it in around two days?

🔗 Quick Links

⬆️ Recent Slicer Updates

• OrcaSlicer - 2.1.0 Official - 6/21/2024 -(GitHub)

• Cura - 5.7.2 - 6/03/2024 (GitHub)

• PrusaSlicer - 2.8.0- 7/1/2024 (GitHub)

• Bambu Studio - 1.9.3 Public Official- 6/21/24 (GitHub)

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