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How 3D Printing is Changing the Jewelry Industry Around the Globe
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at the various ways 3D printing technology is being used to produce jewelry.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 2, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past couple of weeks.
Voxelab Announces High-Speed, High-Temperature Desktop 3D Printer
Voxelab announced the Aquila D1, a much more powerful FFF desktop 3D printer.
6K’s Expansion and Global Implications
6K Additive announced a massive expansion of their metal powder production capacity.
The Jute Comeback and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi learn that jute is a 3D printable material.
Anycubic’s new Photon M3 Premium 3D Printer
Anycubic announced a new and rather large MSLA 3D printer, the Photon M3 Premium that has a unique and powerful light engine.
Authentise Announces IFTTT-like Guidelines Technology
Authentise announced a new feature for their MES system called “Guidelines”.
SPEE3D Announces “XSPEE3D”
SPEE3D announced a new mobile metal additive manufacturing platform, XSPEE3D.
Book of the Week: The Engineering Design Process
This week’s selection is “The Engineering Design Process: An Introduction for Mechanical Engineers” by Peter Ostafichuk, Markus Fengler, and Antony Hodgson.
What is an R_E_R_F File?
Do you know what an R_E_R_F file is used for in 3D printing?
Anisoprint Sets Up 3D Print Centre at Jacobs University
Anisoprint has set up an unusual 3D print research centre at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany.
The US Railway Labor Deal and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing use of 3D printing in transportation industries.
Design of the Week: Halloween Pumpkins
This week’s selection are the Halloween Pumpkins by Thingiverse contributor Javier Muñoz.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 30, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Myopic Population and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the battle against myopia.
FInally, 3D Printed Mosquito Repellent
Scientists have developed a method of using 3D printing to deliver powerful mosquito repellent.
The AMbigram
The world’s largest ever 3D printed exhibition booth is set for display at Formnext, and it’s called “The AMbigram”.
Yet Another Advantage for Low Volume Manufacturing with 3D Printing
I’ve learned of another advantage to manufacturing using 3D printing that I hadn’t considered.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
Question of the Week: Large Format 3D Printing Options
This week’s question is all about large-format 3D printing.
There’s a Growing Focus on Post Processing
Post processing was for a long time the forgotten step in 3D printing. Now, that’s changing.
Intelligent Depowdering Is Here
I’m looking at a new solution from Solukon that can automatically depowder 3D prints.
Biden’s Biotech Executive Order and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of new legislation in the US.
Formlabs Announces Finishing Tools Kit
Formlabs announced a set of finishing tools that could be very useful for anyone 3D printing.
Raise3D Goes Green
Raise3D announced a comprehensive “Green” project to reduce the company’s ecological footprint.
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.
Vertical Farming and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe 3D printing could greatly assist the growing practice of vertical farming.
What is the Advantage of Water Washable 3D Printer Resin?
Water-washable 3D printer resin is increasing in availability, but what are the real advantages of using it?
How Additive Manufacturing Is Really Done
In my recent visit to GE Aerospace I was able to see how truly large-scale additive manufacturing should be done.
Snapmaker Announces IDEX 3D Printer
Snapmaker announced a new and advanced dual extrusion 3D printer, the Snapmaker J1.
Book of the Week: Practical Electronics for Inventors
This week’s selection is “Practical Electronics for Inventors” by Paul Scherz and Simon Monk.
What Happens After We Reach The Bottom of Desktop 3D Printers?
There’s often said to be a “race to the bottom” with desktop 3D printers. What happens when we get there?
What is the ColdMetalFusion Alliance?
A new industry group seems to have been formed earlier this year, the ColdMetalFusion Alliance.
Axtra’s HPS Combines SLA and DLP Resin 3D Printing
Startup company Axtra has developed an unusual hybrid 3D printing process they call “Hybrid Photosynthesis”, or “HPS”.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Chainmail
This week’s selection is the astounding chain mail 3D print by CGTrader contributor Antonelli.f.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 23, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Additive Manufacturing Coalition Webinar and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a webinar from the Additive Manufacturing Coalition.
What Kind of 3D Printer Should I Get?
The eternal question of those new to 3D printing is “what kind of 3D printer should I get?”
Many Investments Being Made in 3D Print Companies
Investments are being made in 3D print companies every day, but they may not be very visible.
Followup: There IS a Carbon Fiber 3D Printer After All
Earlier we published a thought piece on the notion of using carbon fiber rods for 3D printer frames.
Siemens-Desktop Metal Partnership Could Accelerate Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
The collaboration combines Desktop Metal’s user-friendly AM platform with Siemens’ hardware, software and digital services.
When is the Best Time to Buy a 3D Printer?
So you’ve decided to buy a desktop 3D printer, but when is the best time to do so?
Big Implications from GE Additive’s Series 3
This week GE Additive announced a very different 3D printer that could dramatically change manufacturing.
Womp’s New Shareable 3D Modeling Service
A new service for shared 3D model development has been launched by Womp.
Melrose Spins Out GKN and its Impact on 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent shakeup at GKN.
GE Additive Announces Revolutionary Binder Jet Factory System
GE Additive announced the Series 3D binder jet metal 3D printer system yesterday, and it could be a revelation for manufacturers.
Raplas Offers a Wide Selection of Production 3D Printers
Raplas has a broad product set including both resin and powder-based 3D printers.
3D Printers Made Out Of Carbon Fiber?
We’ve all heard about 3D printers printing with carbon fiber, but what about a 3D printer MADE FROM carbon fiber?
Adobe’s $20 Billion Bet on Design Digitization
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of Adobe’s bid to acquire Figma.
IC3D Printers’ 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots is Underway
IC3D Printers has launched their annual toy drive, the 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots campaign.
UltiMaker Announces First 3D Printer: The MakerBot SKETCH Large
The new UltiMaker just announced their first product: MakerBot SKETCH Large.
Authentise Announces “Digital Design Warehouse”
Authentise announced a major new feature for their AM management platform: the Digital Design Warehouse.
Book of the Week: Problem Solving 101
Why select a book about problem solving? The answer is easy: because 3D printers break. A lot.
The Sugar Lab Returns: 3D Printed Food Incoming
After nine years, The Sugar Lab is back with its original founders.
What Is The Benefit of an “AM Cluster”?
With the announcement of a new AM cluster, some may be wondering what it’s all about.
3DPrinterOS Now Includes Formlabs 3D Printer Support
3D Control Systems announced the latest version of 3DPrinterOS will support Formlabs equipment.
Design of the Week: Nissan Ariya Model
This week’s selection is the incredible Nissan Ariya replica made by Ogle Models.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Electric Bike Popularity Booms Globally and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest 3D printing technology could be used to assist the burgeoning e-bike industry.
HALOT-ONE Resin 3D Printers Significantly Discounted
This could be a good time to consider purchasing a HALOT 3D printer from Creality.
Broken Coffee Machines Saved by 3D Printing
Sometimes it makes sense to use 3D printing to repair machines.
Formnext Announces Winners of Startup-Up Challenge
Formnext announced the winners of its annual AM startup competition in advance of the November event.
nTopology Blows Up Lightweighting. Again.
Generative design applications are famous for making strange looking, often unpractical parts.
Open Source 5-Axis 3D Printer Project Grows Interest
An open source version of a five-axis 3D printer design is being developed, and could soon take off.
Can Metal 3D Prints Be Both Strong and Ductile?
Researchers have developed a highly unusual technique for 3D printing metal objects that are both strong and ductile.
nano3Dprint launches B3300 Dual-Dispensing 3D Printer
The new B3300 is the latest electronics 3D printer from nano3Dprint.
Benefits and Applications of Aluminum 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at recent additive applications using aluminum metal.
SUN METALON’s 3D Printer To Produce Its Own Material from Rocks?
A Japanese startup claims to be developing a machine that can make its own materials.
Voxeldance Additive 4.0 Includes Many New Features
Voxeldance Additive now reaches version 4.0, along with a number of new features.
voxeljet Launches New TPU Print Service
voxeljet announced a new on demand 3D print service able to produce flexible parts in TPU.
Porsche IPO and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe 3D printing could assist Porsche.
Why Isn’t There an IPA Recycler?
Many things are recycled in 3D printing, but what about IPA?
Removing Heavy Metal Contamination With 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a new method of removing toxic metal pollutants from water using a 3D printed technique.
Have You Tried CadQuery?
CadQuery might eventually become more popular than OpenSCAD.
Book of the Week: Advanced Jewellery CAD Modeling in Rhino
This week’s selection is “Advanced Jewellery CAD Modeling in Rhino” by Jack Meyer.
New 3D Print Material: Salt!
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method of 3D printing with salt, which is being commercialized.
Artec 3D Releases 2 Micron Optical 3D Scanning System
Artec 3D released a new system that is quite different from their traditional equipment.
Nanoscale 4D 3D Printing With Tiny Animals
There’s a new scale for 4D printing.
Design of the Week: Mechanical Dishwasher Sign
This week’s selection is the Mechanical Dishwasher Sign by Printables contributor Dingus.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 9, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Recycling Auto Parts and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent trends in the automotive industry.
No Cooling Fan: Plasmics’ Revolutionary Induction-Heated Hot End
Plasmics launched a hot end with an entirely new heating concept: induction.
Lithoz Makes First Acquisition
Lithoz acquired a ceramic 3D printing company.
New AM Materials Round Up, October 7, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past weeks.
Eight Certain Signs a 3D Printer is Crap
Is there an easy way to tell whether a 3D printer is not for you? Yes, there are several.
New Steel Alloy Could Be Used in Tesla’s GigaPress
Automaker Tesla could use a new 3D printable steel alloy to build electric vehicles in the future.
How 3D Printing Is Benefitting People From Diverse Backgrounds
There are plenty of ways 3D printed items can help people with needs.
Seeing Through Concrete and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at a new technology for concrete quality control and whether it should be used in construction 3D printing.
We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard
I’m wondering why there isn’t a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.
Fully Martensitic Stainless Steel 3D Printing Process Developed
Researchers have found a way to 3D print fully martensitic stainless steel.
A New DnD Character Creator Service With a Surprise
A new service to generate printable DnD figurines has a unique pricing structure.
Apprenticeship Programs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could benefit from new apprenticeship programs.
DreamFusion: AI-Generated 3D Models Reaches Research Stage
A new paper describes how AI tools can be used to generate printable 3D models with only a text prompt.
Are 3D Print Materials In Jeopardy Due to The Russo-Ukraine War?
Could we see problems in the supply of 3D print materials in the near future?