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Design of the Week: Avoid Chandelier

This week’s selection is the beautiful “Avoid Chandelier” by long-time 3D designer Janne Kyttanen.

What? “The 3D Printing Bubble Has Burst”

I’m reading a piece in Newsweek describing how the 3D printing bubble has “burst”, and wonder how such a thing could be true.

3D Printed Construction Milestone Achieved

Netherlands company Heijmans partnered with CyBe Construction to produce prototype concrete formworks. Apparently, they were successful.

That Supercharged HotRod Henry 3D Printer is Now Available

About a year ago, I saw an incredibly large, incredibly fast and quite stylish desktop 3D printer, the Hotrod Henry Supercharged.

Is a Giant Paper 3D Printer on the Way?

With the worlds of 2D and 3D printing starting to blend together, the world’s largest printing equipment exhibition, drupa, is starting to see 3D printer manufacturers demonstrating their wares to drupa attendees.

New 3D Printing Application Developed: Ankle Foot Orthosis

A project using 3D Platform equipment has successfully developed an interesting new 3D printing application: custom fit ankle foot orthosis, or “AFO”s.

Resurrecting an Extinct Chocolate Bar with 3D Printing

It’s now been proven: prehistoric chocolate bars can indeed be brought back from extinction!

A New Bio-Active 3D Printing Polymer Suggests Many New Applications

Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have done something I’ve not seen before: mixed bio-active enzymes with 3D printing polymer.

Need a Vertebrate, a Tortoise, Antlers Or an Edible Dormouse 3D Model?

3D model repository service Threeding has announced a new partnership that’s resulted in a large number of animal anatomy 3D models.

6 Steps to Understanding Integrated CAM in Fusion 360 (and Why It Matters)

The O’Jays. Remember those guys? Probably not, but I guarantee you’ve heard their most popular song, For the Love of Money.

Want to Finish Your 3D Print in Vantablack, the World’s Darkest Material?

Monocolor 3D prints are so dull-looking; that’s why many people paint or finish them. But what if you could do so with the world’s darkest material?

The Time is Getting Ripe to Attempt Large, Complex 3D Printed Structures

It seems that the elements required to enable the 3D printing of incredibly complex structures we’ve all long imagined are slowly coming together.

The Lost Wax Casting Method, In Video

You may have heard of the “lost wax” method, but I found a video that demonstrates the process in great detail.

Katrin Olina – “That Is What Technology Should Be Used for, – to Materialize Dreams as Well as to Make Our World More Interesting and Hopefully Better”

Nora Toure interviews 3D designer Katrin Olina.

Why Not Buy a Used 3D Industrial Printer?

A very practical method of acquiring a high-power industrial 3D printer is to buy one on the used market.

Searchers of Google Tell a Pessimistic Attitude Toward 3D Printing

For fun I used Google’s famous search autofill to see what people are searching for when specifying a number of 3D printing companies. The results are very clear.

The Commercial Dangers of Open Source 3D Printers

While an open source business approach is desired by many, there are certain existential threats that may result.

The RGB STEEL Low Cost 3D Printer

RepRapAlgarve has released a design and kit for a powerful multicolor 3D printer, the RGB STEEL.

Simplify3D v3.1 is Overflowing with Printer Support

Simplify3D announced and released a new version, 3.1, that includes support for a ridiculous number of new 3D printers, and also some very interesting enhancements.

Software Catchup: Type A Machine’s Radical 3D Print Infill

In the world of 3D printing, much has been accomplished in increasing hardware capabilities, but it seems that software often lags behind.

Design of the Week: Pulmonary

This week’s selection is the peculiar “Pulmonary” earrings by British designer William Stanley.

Entering The Turnaround Zone: Could 3D Print Stock Prices Have Hit Bottom?

There’s been so much doom and gloom regarding 3D print stocks in the past two years it’s hard to see any light. But perhaps there is.

Kudo3D’s New Titan 2 DLP 3D Printer

3D printing startup Kudo3D has announced a new DLP-based resin 3D printer, the Titan 2.

Are Boutique 3D Print Shops the Correct Path for Artists?

What’s a 3D print artist to do? Bury their works in a gigantic 3D print service? Or is there another route to sales and exposure?

3D Hubs Tells the Whole Story

3D Hubs has just published a rather good – and long – piece introducing 3D printing to newbies.

EnvisionTEC Unveils Continuous DLP 3D Printer

Once Carbon broke the Internet with its ultra-fast continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) technology in 2015, the race was on for other manufacturers of vat polymerization 3D printers to demonstrate their own rapid 3D printing processes.

What is Going On in Dubai’s 3D Printing Project?

There’s been some buzz coming from Dubai about 3D printing, but does this make any sense?

How to Generate Business for a Startup 3D Print Service

One company has come up with an interesting angle to generate business for their fledgling 3D printing service.

Finally A 3D Printed House That Looks Like One!

Architecture Firm WATG Urban has released a design for a 3D printed home that is far cooler than one could imagine.

This Large Format 3D Printer Made from Two $9.99 Side Tables is the Ultimate IKEA Hack

Except for perhaps the Raspberry Pi or Arduino, few products are as capable of going from zero to hero with a little DIY ingenuity than IKEA furniture – otherwise known as IKEA Hacks.

Sculpteo Releases Their “State of 3D Printing” Survey Results

3D print service Sculpteo undertook a comprehensive survey of their clients earlier this year and today they publish the results.

Major Changes at 3D Systems This Week

Well, that didn’t take long. After the installation of 3D Systems’ new CEO Vyomesh Joshi two months ago, two top executives have abruptly departed.

Interesting Rocketry Application: 3D Printed Fuel

The WARR group from Germany has been 3D printing experimental solid rocket fuel.

Bailey Geyer – “As a (Female) Programmer, I Would Have to Really Prove That I Truly Knew What I Was Talking About”

Bailey Geyer is the FDM supervisor at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a division of Stratasys.

Tinkerine’s Financial Results Demonstrate the Challenges Facing Small 3D Printing Companies

A small 3D printer company’s financials show how difficult it can be to operate in today’s 3D market.

3D Foot Scanning Now Reality: 3D Printed Orthotics to Follow

Fuel3D and Cryos Technologies announced a new, custom designed 3D foot scanner using Fuel3D’s scanning tech. There are some very interesting implications of this development.

Dangerous 3D Printing: A Compressed Air Tank

A group of Swiss students has done something previously thought impossible: 3D printing a tank of compressed air.

6 Things You Need To Know About Ceramic 3D Printing

3D printing has come a long way since its inception with new materials being introduced every now and then.

Autodesk Remakes Autodesk Memento Into Autodesk ReMake

Autodesk continues shuffling their 3D products around, with the popular Memento system being renamed as “ReMake”.

How Can We Solve the 3D Model Search Problem?

There’s an insidious problem growing in the 3D model marketplaces: search. And it sucks.

Design of the Week: Waterscapes

This week’s selection is the amazing set of aquarium structures by Japanese artist Haruka Misawa.

Stratasys Makes a Move, But So Does David Reis

Stratasys suddenly announced the departure of CEO David Reis and the appointment of a new CEO.

Seeking Practicality: The BeeHex 3D Pizza Printer

The BeeHex is a specialized 3D printer designed to do only one thing: print pizzas. But why?

Why You Need to know What an MSDS is Today

Those new to 3D printing and making might encounter the word “MSDS”, and it’s extremely important to know about.

Fast Radius Introduces Virtual Inventory for 21st-Century Manufacturing

The industrial revolution paved the way for massive technological progress, but left in its wake an innumerable list of problems that run the gamut from ecological to social woes.

Electric 3D Printing? New Adhesive Method Could Enable a New Form of 3D Printing

A new adhesive is triggered by electricity, suggesting the possibility of a new form of 3D printing.

ANTCLABS’ Useful 3D Print Bed-Leveling Sensor

Korea-based ANTCLABS has released a very inexpensive sensor that could enable your 3D printer to include auto-leveling.

A Low-Cost, Open Source Resin 3D Printer: INCUBE3D Start

There’s multiple plastic extrusion 3D printer open source projects, but very few resin-based equivalents. Now there’s one you can try.

5 Ways Fusion 360 Improves Team Collaboration

Well, well, well. We have quite a cocktail coming together here. We’ve poured in some Fusion 360 part modeling and assembly features, and squeezed in a little simulation.

Let’s Add More To ZMorph’s List of 3D Printing Misconceptions

ZMorph listed three common misconceptions about 3D printing. I’m adding three more to their list.

Leapfrog’s Xcel: The Tallest 3D Printer Of Them All

One of Leapfrog’s new products seems to hit a milestone by offering what might be the tallest build volume yet seen in 3D printers.

Reading Between the Lines in 3D Hub’s Latest Report

Community network 3D Hubs has once again released their monthly report, but I realized something very interesting when reviewing it.

WI3DP: Sarah Ceravolo – “Whatever Your Passion Is, Chances Are There Is a Relevant Application Within 3d Printing for It”

Sarah is the founder of Convolo Design, an Australian-based design studio.

FORMBOT’s Massive T-Rex Desktop 3D Printer

There’s an interesting option available for those requiring a large-format desktop 3D printer: the T-Rex from FORMBOT.

Prusa Updates The Prusa: The i3 MK2 Lives

One of the most popular desktop 3D printers is the Prusa i3, but now it may become even more popular with its latest iteration.

Fascinating Vector-Driven Metal 3D Printing From Harvard

Researchers at Harvard have developed a truly fascinating 3D printing technique that shows the limitations of current technologies.

The Bibo 2 Touch 3D Printer & Laser Engraver’s Price Will Surprise You

Yes, there are far more 3D printer brands and models than you can possible keep track of, but I thought I’d bring this one to your attention: the BIBO2.

Is That 3D Printed Mega-Groot For Real?

Earlier we published a story on the massive CoLiDo Mega 3D printer, but some believed the print was faked.

Design of the Week: Crater Lake

This week’s selection is the brilliantly finished Crater Lake topographical model by Australia’s Conor O’Kane.

CGTrader Hits a Milestone, But are They Really The Biggest?

Good news! CGTrader announced they’ve now accumulated over 500,000 users and 500,000 3D models.

Stratasys Suddenly Solves A Ton Of 3D Printing Problems

It seems Stratasys won’t stop with the interesting announcements; now they’ve solved yet more workflow problems in 3D printing.

Is It Really Time To Buy 3D Printing Stocks?

There’s been a ton of gloom and doom among 3D print stock brokers recently, but is this the opposite of what should happen?

Microsoft Now Supports Network-Based 3D Printers

Microsoft has been quietly building support for 3D printing for some years, and now they’ve announced networked printing support.

BCN3D’s Very Open Source Strategy

BCN3D may have just set the standard for open source 3D printer companies with their latest release.

Prodways Releases Its First Sub-$115,000 SLS 3D Printer

The ProMaker P1000 3D printer is Prodways’ entry-level industrial-grade SLS 3D printer. (Image courtesy of Prodways.)

Stratasys’s Very Focused FDM Enhancements Keep With The Theme

There seems to be an interesting theme emerging from Stratasys these days, and it’s not simply announcing hardware.

Hard Questions To Ask About A USD$49 3D Printer

Why does this keep happening? A ridiculously low-cost 3D printer with a low probability of succeeding continues to attract buyers on Kickstarter.

Arcam’s Recent Moves In Materials Suggest Growth

Sweden’s Arcam is a company on the move, it seems, as they’ve been making a series of deals to solidify their metal materials providers.

The Light Rider is a 3D Printed Motorcycle Designed by Aerospace Engineers

What happens when aerospace specialists develop a motorcycle with bionic algorithms instead of calculating spaceship engines?

Big Changes In 3D Print Tradeshows: AMShows Lights Up

There’s a new 3D print tradeshow in the works and it could become one of the leading venues for the industry.

What Is Stratasys Doing With Thingiverse, Anyway?

In 2013, Stratasys acquired MakerBot and all its assets. Besides the printer company, the deal also included Thingiverse.

3D Hubs Adds Another Professional Capability And Confirms Their Strategic Shift

Hmm, my speculation about 3D Hubs’ intentions the other month seems to be continuing with their latest announcement of carbon fiber capability.

WI3DP: Annalisa Nicola – “3D Printing Has to Be Disruptive, Exploring More Technical Solutions for Manufacturing”

Annallisa Nicola is the CEO and co-founder of XYZBAG.

Here’s Why 3D Printing Patents Don’t Mean Much

Oh! Look! Someone’s patented SOMETHING about 3D printing! This changes EVERYTHING!

The Short But Instructive Life of CLAWZ, A 3D Printing Startup, Part 1

This is part 1 of a two-part series exploring the fate of a 3D printing startup.

How To Survive Short Filament Spools: Keep Those Empties!

If you’re like me and 3D print a lot, you may find your work area piling up with empty filament spools. My advice: Keep Them!

Are 3D Printed Cars A Sensible Thing?

I’ve heard a few stories about folks developing 3D printed cars, and I must say I’m a bit skeptical.

Ideal For Educators: Monthly 3D Printing Projects?

UK-based Laykanics is an interesting service that offers monthly 3D print-based project kits that I think could be very suitable for educators looking to expose students to 3D printing.

Materialise Packages Up All The 3D Printing Software You Need In One Bundle

Materialise is perhaps best known for their 3D printing services to industry, but they also create very powerful software, too. Now they’ve bundled it all together.

One Of The Four Models Of CreateBot Could Meet Your Needs

There are four different models of the CreateBot 3D printer, one of which could likely meet your requirements.

Print-Rite’s Massive CoLiDo Mega 3D Printer

Another giant-sized 3D printer has appeared, this time from Print-Rite, the CoLiDo Mega. And mega it is.

3Discovered Offers Secret of Eternal Life for Spare Parts with 3D Printing

In the 3D printing industry, nothing may be more wasteful than an idle 3D printer, particularly when it comes to industrial systems that can cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Leapfrog’s Mystery “Bolt” 3D Printer To Be Released In June

Netherlands-based Leapfrog 3D Printers is developing a new more capable 3D printer called the “Bolt” and they’re beginning to leak some information about it.

A Pasty Option For Ultimaker 3D Printing

Strucur3D announced they’ve established an intimate relationship with Ultimaker to enable plug-and-play paste extrusion on Ultimaker equipment.

What’s New At Prodways?

Prodways, a lesser-known French 3D printing company, has been quietly growing over the past three years.

MOON Is the Most Detailed Lunar Globe Ever Created

Never cared much for having a globe at home… until now.

iMakr Slides Further Toward Industrial 3D Printing

iMakr has begun selling higher-end 3D printing equipment designed for industry. I think this is a significant change.

Airwolf’s Intimate Approach To Introducing 3D Printing To Corporations

As the emphasis on 3D printing shifts from poorly adopted consumer applications to industrial uses, 3D printer companies must find ways to make this shift. Airwolf has found a very effective and fun way to do so.

A Flurry Of Questions Around The HP Jet Fusion 3D Printers

HP finally announced details about their new Jet Fusion 3D printers, but I have a number of questions.

The Very Low-Cost Anvil 3D Printer Is A Bit Suspicious

An extremely low-cost desktop 3D printer is available for pre-order: The Anvil.

As Expected, HP Shows Off Their New 3D Printer With A Very Unusual Print Process

HP revealed more details about their first in-house developed 3D printing products, the HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 and 4200 Printers.

The Strange Inbox Of A 3D Printing Service

The day-to-day at our 3D printing service, Make Mode, is nothing if not interesting.

Another 3D Printing Management System: 3D Printer ERP

I’ve seen a couple software solutions to the difficult problem of managing a 3D printer farm, and now another launches this week: 3D Printing ERP.

Could E3D’s New Edge Material Top PLA and ABS?

The folks at E3D are most well-known for their very popular hot-ends, which are installed on many desktop 3D printers. Now they’ve taken a step out of bounds to produce a pretty amazing filament.