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Design of the Week: Nadarra Wall
This week’s selection is the Nadarra Wall by architect Barry Wark.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 27, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. Publicly traded companies are required to post their financial reports, as well…
The Future of Healthcare: Wyss Institute’s Game-Changing 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Wyss Institute’s cutting-edge 3D printing advances, from bioprinted tissues to life-saving medical devices.
Are Big Discounts on Bambu Lab 3D Printers Hinting at New Product Launches?
There are considerable discounts being offered on Bambu Lab 3D printers. What’s going on?
QUALUP SAS Introduces Predictive AI and Rotating Nozzle for High Temperature 3D Printing
QUALUP SAS introduced two interesting new features on their Qu4 HT high temperature 3D printer.
Chat with Moath 3D GPT: An AI-Powered Assistant for Advanced 3D Printing Insights
A new GPT offers the ability to chat about 3D printing.
3 New AI features in Autodesk Fusion
Automated drawings is available now, and AutoConstrain and Autodesk Assistant will be in Fusion early next year.
ManyFold: A Decentralized, Open Source Platform for 3D Model Distribution
A new open source tool may eventually revolutionize how 3D models are distributed.
Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry
A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
3D Printed Heat Exchangers Propel Conflux Technology with $11M Funding
There’s further proof of additive manufacturing value with a new investment in Conflux Technology.
Investing in Talent: Why Employee Ownership is Vital to the 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how KKR’s employee equity ownership model is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, with a special focus on its impact on the rapidly evolving 3D printing…
COBOD Unveils BOD3: Next-Gen 3D Construction Printer with Infinite Build Length
COBOD launched their latest construction 3D printer, the BOD3.
Lychee Launches Premium 3D Model Repository: Introducing the Lychee Library
The makers of the Lychee Slicer now have a major new product: the Lychee Library.
MASSIF: AddUp’s Ambitious Plan for Eco-Friendly, Large-Format Metal 3D Printers
AddUp announced a major new project to develop a powerful metal 3D printing system: MASSIF.
Solukon Launches New SFM-AT1500-S System for 2-Ton Parts
Two leading 3D printing companies have already ordered the new depowdering system.
The Next Energy Revolution: How 3D Printing and Nuclear Power Are Shaping AI
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the growing partnership between nuclear energy, 3D printing, and big tech as companies like Microsoft and Oracle fuel their AI operations with re-commissioned reactors…
Modix Unveils Revolutionary Resin Infill Technology for Large-Format 3D Printing
Modix announced a powerful new technology for their large-format 3D printers: Resin Infill Technology.
MakerBot Returns with Sketch Sprint: 5X Faster 3D Printing for Schools
Something you haven’t heard in a while: There’s a new MakerBot 3D printer!
Iglu Cover Enhances Performance for Bambu Lab 3D Printers with Thermal Efficiency and Safety
A new accessory for Bambu Lab enclosed 3D printers should increase print quality.
StandardAero Soars Toward IPO: Carlyle’s $10 Billion Aviation Powerhouse
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Carlyle Group’s IPO plans for StandardAero are set to reshape the aviation MRO industry in 2024.
Fuzzyficator Introduces Nonplanar Fuzzy Skin for Top Surfaces in 3D Printing
The Fuzzyficator can make fuzzy skin where 3D print slicers cannot.
ADDiTEC Successfully Tests Liquid Metal 3D Printing Aboard US Navy Ship
Interesting news from ADDiTEC: they’ve successfully tested LMJ liquid metal 3D printing on board a US Navy ship.
ORNL Develops Crack-Free 3D Printable Metal Alloy for Extreme Temperatures
Researchers at ORNL have developed a new crack-free 3D printable metal alloy that can withstand temperatures above 1315C.
Design of the Week: BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter
This week’s selection is the BentoBox v2.0 Carbon Filter by Printables contributor thrutheframe.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 20, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Unlocking Billions: How Europe Aims to Boost Defense R&D with Dual-Use Technologies
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a deeper dive into how the current rise in geopolitical tensions has fueled Europe's defense spending, opening new opportunities for dual-use technologies that bridge…
LOOP Promises Desktop Filament Production, but Questions Arise
There might be a new desktop filament production system on the market: the LOOP. Or not.
WIMBA Expands Pet Prosthetic Services with In-House 3D Printing Technology
I had no idea pet-tech had advanced so far, and it turns out 3D printing is a key factor.
Micro 3D Printing Gains Momentum: UpNano and BMF Announce Developments
Developments in micro 3D printing continue.
Finally, You Can Buy SOLIDWORKS Online
Solidworks CEO Manish Kumar sheds light on the new sales strategy and shares what’s in store for Solidworks 2025.
xolo and Swarovski Join Forces to Innovate Crystal Glass Manufacturing with Xolography
There is big news from Xolo: They are partnering with Swarovski, the famous crystal provider.
CONTEXT Reveals Explosive Growth in Entry-Level 3D Printers, Led by Creality and Bambu Lab
CONTEXT issued a report on 3D printer sales for the second quarter of 2024, and there are some surprising results. The company uses its connections to obtain data about company sales,…
Nano Dimension Boosts Fabrica 3D Printers with Huge Speed Increase
Nano Dimension is getting ready for Formnext with a couple of pre-event announcements.
The Ultimate Formula 1 Power Move: Aston Martin Taps Adrian Newey to Lead Aerodynamic Evolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Aston Martin’s £20 million hire of Adrian Newey, combined with cutting-edge 3D printing technology, could reshape the future of Formula 1.
Six Hobbies Where 3D Printing Saves Money and Enhances Capabilities
There are some hobbies that are particularly well served by desktop 3D printing. Here are six of them.
Lynxter Introduces S300X – FIL11 | FIL11: A Versatile High-Temp IDEX 3D Printer
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer, the S300X – FIL11 | FIL11.
BOFA Rebrands as Donaldson BOFA, Expanding Global Reach in 3D Printing Filtration
Some interesting news from BOFA — or should we say Donaldson BOFA?
Starship’s Runaway Success is the Result of Multi-Iterative Functional Prototyping
This level of rapid prototyping for complex functional systems would not be possible without additive manufacturing technology.
Tennis Serves Up Health, Analytics, and 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve-up an explanation of how tennis is at the forefront of health improvements, data-driven analytics, and next-gen equipment through 3D printing.
Formlabs Launches Form 4L: A High-Speed, Large-Format 3D Printer for Production Use
Formlabs announced two new 3D printers, the Form 4L and Form 4BL. The company had previously announced the Form 4, a major change from their prior flagship machine, the Form 3.…