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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
The Portabee 3D Printer is a mobile unite that can collapse in a matter seconds and produces 3D objects out of plastic that the company claims smells like waffles.
The unit's frame clips on and off for transportation, and it relies on a laptop power supply, some filament material, and a laptop computer to function. It weights just 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.) and can be easily carried by hand or in a backpack, the company says.
The printer kit includes an illustrated assembly guide in PDF format. It includes full linear bearings on all axes, hardened steel linear rods, a heated platform, a 0.5mm standard nozzle, and has a 120x120x120mm build volume.
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