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Design of the Week: Two Green Foxes

This week’s selection is the Two Green Foxes project by Nicholas Syiu and Alina Wong.

3D Print Stocks “Cratering”? “Entire Industry Appears to Be Falling Apart”? No, No, No

I’m reading some recent pieces analyzing the stock prices of publicly traded 3D printing companies and I’m having a hard time believing what I’m reading.

Large Scale 3D Printed Nanostructures Possible

A newly invented process could enable large-scale use of nano-printed metal materials.

Need a Custom 3D Print Material? Call ADVANC3D Materials!

There are many companies producing materials for 3D printing applications, but this one has an interesting speciality: custom materials.

Another Massive 3D Printer: The Box

Sweden-based BLB Industries has produced a massive 3D printer to join the growing ranks of meter-sized devices on the market.

Sigma Labs Introduces Much-Needed In-Process Quality Assurance to Metal 3D Printing

Metal 3D printing enables the production of new, more efficient and intricate geometries, with the potential to reduce costs and increase the performance of a given product.

The Versa3D is at a Different Level

A few 3D printer manufacturers have integrated different making tools into their devices, but the new Versa3D from CreateAll seems to go a lot farther.

A Look Inside the ZMorph 2.0 SX

Our team got a chance to take a close look at the ZMorph Multitool 3D printer.

The Top 5 Digital Platforms for Design Thinking

When it comes to designing that next great product – be it the latest device for a major client or your first side project

3D Pens are NOT 3D Printers

For several years now, we’ve all seen those inexpensive “3D Pens” that are for some reason thought related to 3D printing. I think not.

Rize3D Emerges and Solves a Huge Problem

Stealth 3D printer startup Rize3D today released details on their new device, the Rize One, which has a unique approach to handling support structures.

BEEVERYCREATIVE is also Working on a Space 3D Printer

While much of the world watches the 3D printer testing by NASA, there’s another space 3D printer in the works.

3D Printing Needs Clean, Constant Power

You might think you need to fuel a 3D printer with plastic or resin and you’re good to go. But there’s something else you should be very concerned about: power.

Negative 3D Printing Hype is Highlighting Burst Bubbles, A Dying Industry and A Dire Threat

Over the last month or so I have found myself once again increasingly frustrated at the nonsensical hype being spouted from some quarters about ‘3D printing’.

BuildTak’s New FlexPlate System

BuildTak has become a very popular solution to hold down prints on otherwise uncooperative desktop 3D printers, but now they’ve come up with a new approach.

What’s Up With Skriware?

Skriware launched late last year with a reasonably successful Kickstarter campaign, but where are they now?

Creative Commons Investigating Ways To Better License 3D Designs

Creative Commons recently held a workshop to identify ways to move forward in providing better ways to license 3D content.

6 Ways 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of the Medical Industry

The technology of 3D printing is developing rapidly and has enabled many innovations across various industries.

The New Emendo is 10X Faster

Emendo, a STL file repair utility from Avante Technology, boasts a dramatic processing speed up of ten times over the previous version.

Design of the Week: Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine

This week’s selection is the incredible Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine functional model designed by Eric Harrell of Santa Cruz, California.

The Sinterit Lisa: An Affordable SLS 3D Printer

Looking for a low-cost SLS 3D printer? You might want to check out the Sinterit Lisa.

Proven: 3D Printing is Easy, if You Let Kids Try

For many adults, 3D printing is a challenging process to attempt, but this isn’t so if you introduce the technology at an early age.

Rokit’s Sophisticated BioPrinter

There are not very many bioprinters on the market, but one of the more sophisticated options is the Invivo from ROKIT.

Upcoming 3D Print Restaurant Could Face Huge Challenges

Food Ink, a London-based pop-up restaurant project, is attempting something very challenging: a service produced entirely by 3D printing technology.

Desktop Metal Raises $52 Million in Funding from GE Ventures, Saudi Aramco and More

While polymer 3D printing has its place in the production of end parts, metal may be where the real value lies for disrupting the manufacturing industry.

Security Risks in 3D Printing? Apparently So

A report suggests there may be cybersecurity risks present in the current 3D printing workflows that could result in bad things happening.

Dissolvable Metal Support Material for 3D Printed Metal Could Create New Opportunities

Researchers have developed a very unusual support material: dissolvable carbon steel that could be used for metal 3D printing support structures.

From Russia With Imprinta

We took a look at 3D printers from Russia recently, but the interesting part of the story isn’t the hardware.

The J750 3D Printer is Amazing, But Where Can You Actually Use One?

A few months ago, Stratasys announced one of the most powerful 3D printers ever, the J750. But how can you actually use one?

3DScanStore Sells the Best Human Scans We’ve Seen (Cheaper Than You Think)

3D models of humans are incredibly useful for designing wearable products, ergonomic studies, and in-situ renders.

The Coming Importance of Furnaces for 3D Printing

Furnaces for 3D printing? Yes, I think so.

MALPRO Breaks the Filament Price Barrier

I’ve always been suspicious of low-cost 3D printer filament, as it can often be of questionable quality. However, MALPRO may have broken that barrier.

The Bottom to Top Chase in 3D Printing is Closing

For years there has been a significant gap in quality between industrial and “hobby” 3D printers, but it’s becoming a more difficult to measure.

Darlene Farris Labar – “I Am Greatly Fascinated by How Nature Has Engineered Its Endless Forms and Colors”

Darlene Farris-LaBar is both an associate professor of art at East Stroudsburg University and an internationally known artist who makes art about the natural environment.

A Visit to 3D Hubs

When in Amsterdam last week we managed to interrupt the fine folks at 3D Hubs, where their global headquarters is located.

The Thing That Happened to 3D Printing

I’m reading a piece in TechCrunch by Signe Brewster entitled “Whatever happened to 3D printing?” and have some thoughts.

Up Close With the WASP 3 MT

Days ago I wrote about the massive WASP 3 MT massive multi-tool making machine. Now I’ve seen this item in person and it is totally amazing.

Dismissed: That Class Action Suit Against MakerBot Dies Completely

Remember that class action suit against MakerBot / Stratasys? Well, it’s now concluded and Stratasys has come out on top.

Securing 3D Files for 3D Printing with Make it LEO

There’s a peculiar startup offering a secure method of handling 3D design files called, “Make it LEO”.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Illuminated Magnifying Glass

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Illuminated Magnifying Glass by Anil Mahtani of The C Continuum.

Builder’s Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer

Our team took a close look (up) at Buildr’s latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!

Ultimaker’s Very Serious Focus on Professional 3D Printing

At the very beginning, Ultimaker was a group of guys who built a hobby 3D printer. Now, things are utterly changed.

Implications of Höganäs’ Digital Metal Process

Yesterday I described about Höganäs’ incredible Digital Metal 3D printing process, but I believe there are some strong implications here.

BAE Systems’ “Chemical” Printer: Fantasy or Possibility?

There’s a very strange announcement on the BAE Systems site, proposing a “chemputer” that would “grow” objects. Is this something that’s actually feasible?

Juno’s 3D-Printed Parts Survive Trip to Jupiter

After a five-year journey, NASA’s Juno spacecraft has arrived at its destination: the orbit of Jupiter, where it will collect data about the solar system’s largest planet.

Who Is Höganäs and How Did They Make This Amazing Metal 3D Printer?

Who knew that one of the most amazing metal 3D printing technologies is hidden in Sweden?

Additive Industries is Hiring – and a Lot More

Metal 3D printing startup Additive Industries seems to be succeeding, judging by their need for immediate hiring.

Pollen Announces a $9,000 Multi-Material Desktop 3D Printer for Professionals

The excitement that used to come with each new “revolutionary” desktop 3D printer a few years ago has since quieted down in a major way.

colorFabb Now Sells a 3D Printer, and it’s a Big One

For years now the industry has looked to colorFabb for quality 3D printer filaments and innovative plastic formulations. Now they’re selling a 3D printer, too.

The 3D Printer Filament Stats We Really Want

Buying some 3D printer filament? Did you check anything other than the price and color first? Maybe there’s more you should look at.

Cecile Van Der Waal – “I Want to Put 3d Printing in the Hands of as Many People as Possible and See What They Will Do With It”

Cecile is the co-founder of Printr, a Netherlands-based startup that is willing to disrupt the 3D printing industry by making the technology easy and accessible for everyone.

What Could a True Ceramic 3D Printer Actually Do?

Yesterday I wrote about Olivier van Herpt’s amazing ceramic 3D printer, but I’ve been wondering what the implications of such a machine could be. They are huge.

HP Adds 3D Scanning Technology from an Unlikely Source

HP announced it’s buying the assets of David Vision Systems, providing an immediate 3D scanning technology for the corporation.

XYZPrinting’s MiniMaker Could Make Things Tough For Many Small 3D Printer Manufacturers

XYZPrinting just announced a new desktop 3D printer specifically designed for younger schoolchildren, and this could rattle the business models of many other manufacturers.

Sometimes Extra Detail on 3D Prints is Not Helpful

Often 3D printer operators seek machines capable of printing ever-more-detailed objects, with finer resolution. But sometimes that’s a problem.

The Massive “Gettoblaster” 3D Printer has a Tall Secret

While wandering about the AMShow Europe last week our team almost missed the gigantic 3DP1204 from Netherlands-based SDD (“Smart Dedicated Design”), also known as the “Gettoblaster”.

Idea: Human Drone Scanning

Just a possibly crazy idea, but why couldn’t we perform high resolution scans of humans using drones?

van Herpt’s Incredible Ceramic 3D Printer

In a tiny workshop located in a repurposed aging factory in Eindhoven lies one of the most interesting 3D printers in the world: Olivier van Herpt’s ceramic 3D printer.

colorFabb Announces Steel 3D Printer Filament

True to form, Netherlands-based colorFabb introduced yet another pioneering 3D printer filament, this time based on Steel.

Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket

This week’s selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960’s Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.

It’s True: Apple is Actually Selling 3D Printers

There’s been speculation for years now about whether giant Apple would ever sell a 3D printer. Turns out they have been for a while.

Predicting 3D Printers by the Spool

An industry report has been published that talks about the prospects for growth of 3D printing plastics. But what does this mean?

FATHOM’s Fascinating Hybrid 3D Print Services

I’m looking at a very interesting company based on the west side of the United States, FATHOM. Their purpose is, well, multifold.

The Secrets of 3D Printerworks

3D Printerworks is a small company with a big mission: provide effective 3D printing equipment for business.

DWS DigitalWax 020D

Italian firm DWS has been manufacturing vat photopolymerization 3D printers since 2005, first with the name Next Factory, and then as Digital Wax Systems (DWS) starting in 2007.

A Closer Look at Fictiv, a Manufacturing Platform for Startups

We wrote about Fictiv, an unusual 3D printing startup a few weeks ago, but today we’re getting more information from their CEO.

Onshape FeatureScript 101 Series: Pump Up the Presets (Part 02)

In this video, we’ll build on last week’s hex nut code to add a drop-down list of standard metric nut sizes.

Tinkerine Ups Their STEAM Game

3D printer manufacturer Tinkerine has launched a new version of their online university, Tinkerine U.

Regional 3D Print Services Emerge

In spite of the efforts of the major 3D printing industry companies to grow their empires around the world, there is still much opportunity for regional players to emerge.

Caitlin Oswald – ” I Was Amazed at How Fun It Was to Have Such a Quick Turnaround Between the Build Designs to Having Parts in Our Hands in a Number of Days”

Caitlin Oswald is an Additive Manufacturing Specialist at LAI International – Leading Advanced Innovations.

Innofil3D’s Super-Strong PRO1 3D Printer Filament

Netherlands-based Innofil3D has released a video showing their new “Pro1” 3D printer filament that has some very strong characteristics.

WASP’s Flexible DeltaWASP 3MT Is More Than Just a Giant 3D Printer

WASP is set to display what might be the largest multi-function 3D printer in the world: the DeltaWASP 3MT.

The MTW Create 3D Printer Kit is Much Improved

Maker’s Tool Works announced the release of the MTW Create 3D printer kit.

Design of the Week: Solar System

This week’s selection is the educational “Solar System” by Luis Cordoba.

3D Archaeology Offers Advantages and Disadvantages

A report in Digital Trends describing how a shipwreck was recreated by 3D scanning and printing suggests some possibilities of the technology in archaeology.

3DPrinterOS Cozies up to Microsoft: Is there More to the Story?

Cloud-based 3D print management service 3DPrinterOS announced they’ve moved their processing to Microsoft’s Azure cloud service.

3D Models, Created by an A.I.: Good or Bad Idea?

An experiment by researchers at the University of Copenhagen attempted to persuade an A.I. to create a 3D model from scratch. It did.

Defeat Thieves With 3D Printed Stolen Logos

This application of 3D printing resonates strongly with me, and it may with you as well: replacing a stolen logo.

The Unusual Properties of PCL 3D Printer Filament

I’m looking at a plastic I haven’t seen before for 3D printing: PCL.

Russian Team Aims to Send Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to Space

When the first 3D printer in space landed at the International Space Station (ISS), it could 3D print with ABS, the plastic found in LEGO bricks.

When to Take the Plunge: van Straaten Seeks Own Color 3D Printer?

Long-time 3D print artist Eric van Straaten of the Netherlands is attempting something unique for artists in this field: obtaining his own color 3D printer.

Yet Another Composite Filament Idea: Reflectivity

Taiwan-based BotFeeder has launched a new “reflective” 3D printer filament on Indiegogo.

Automate Your 3D Printer’s Operations: Now Possible?

This is a big deal: a company has figured out how to perform automated operations on 3D printers.

WASP’s Diverse 3D Printing Ventures

Italy-based WASP’s medical arm has developed an orthopedic corset, demonstrating the company’s shift towards 3D print applications.

Local Motors’ Olli Concept is Amazing – Except for One Thing

Local Motors announced a new transportation concept based partly on 3D printing: Olli, the autonomous transportation solution.

Do Daihatsu’s 3D Printed “Effect Skins” Herald Mass 3D Customization?

Stratasys has partnered with automaker Daihatsu to offer consumers the ability to customize their vehicle using 3D printing.

Designer Toys Meet 3D Printing with the Locknesters Toy Collection

While it’s not uncommon to take 3D printed parts to a high-level of finished quality, it’s not necessarily something we tend to see too often when it comes to stationary toys and objects that have become synonymous with consumer FDM 3D printers.

3D Systems Completes Top-Level Management Changes

New 3D Systems CEO Vyomesh Joshi replaced the company’s Chief Financial Officer this week, seemingly completing a management switch out.

The Transformation Continues: MiiCraft Introduces Professional SLA 3D Printer

Taipei-based MiiCraft launched a new 3D printer last week, one that’s quite different from their original model.

Fabbaloo to Invade the Netherlands

Next week our team will be on the ground in Amsterdam to attend the AMShow at the RAI exhibition centre.

WI3DP: Michelle Mihevc – “There Is More Need to Incorporate Additive Technologies in Augmenting Traditional Manufacturing”

Michelle Mihevc is a Co-Founder and Principal at FATHOM. She is sharing here her 8-year experience within the 3D printing industry.