As far as 3D printers go, I have yet to see one smaller than the Micro 3D Printer by M3D ($449). This consumer-oriented, budget-priced model is certainly a head turner, inspiring many comments ...

The Micro 3D Printer by M3D is a compact, attractive, ... The extruder's heating chamber then heats up, softening the filament, and you receive a prompt to pull it free.

For a limited time, you can get the Micro 3D Printer and 5 spools of filament for $399, plus $9.99 for shipping ... Early on, I couldn't get anything to come out of the extruder.

E3D has announced a replacement for its much-copied V6 3D printing hot end, which will be made in-house rather than by sub-contractors. The UK-based company is a globally-significant hot-end producer ...

The Diamond Hotend is a color extruder for 3D printers that can accept and mix up to three colors of filaments. 2 / 8. Cutaway drawing of the working parts of the Diamond Hotend. 3 / 8.