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3DQue: The Correct Way For Low-Volume 3D Print Production?
This week we are going to see for the first time 3DQue’s revolutionary way to implement low-volume production using 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Printmaking Press
This week’s selection is the Printmaking Press by Martin Schneider.
7 Tips For Attending RAPID + TCT 2019
You’ve got your tickets and are ready to go to North America’s largest 3D printing event. What do you do?
To RAPID + TCT We Go
RAPID + TCT 2019 is coming to Detroit, and so are we.
Unnecessary 3D Prints
Matt Benedetto has a habit of designing unnecessary things.
3D Print Learning Series: 3D Scanning
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D Scanning.
EOS Continues Focus On Series Additive Manufacturing With Four New Metals
Industrial 3D printing continues to march toward serial production.
3D Printed Dioramas: A New Twist On An Older Process
A company found a new usage for 3D printed body scans: dioramas.
From Design Database Shards Come Great Products
For prospective and current users, there is no shortage of 3D CAD options.
IMTS Plans For Even More Additive Manufacturing In 2020
IMTS, the massive biennial manufacturing technology show, is set to see 40% more floor space dedicated to additive manufacturing in 2020.
Wabtec Welcomes Binder Jetting
GE Additive’s H2 binder jetting system has found another home with Wabtec.
Why Is Stanley Black & Decker So Deep Into 3D Printing?
For some reason, power tool maker Stanley Black & Decker is investing heavily in a number of 3D printing ventures.
SOLIDNAPKIN: New SolidWorks Add-in Imports/Animates Your Concept Sketches
That’s it. I just placed a bulk order on Amazon for a pallet of thick, super-absorbent napkins.
AstroPrint Scores Additional US$1M Investment
AstroPrinthas successfully raised US$1M investment round.
Snapmaker Raises Huge Amount On Kickstarter
Desktop multi-tool 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker has raised an enormous amount of money for their new Snapmaker 2.0 device.
From The Ashes: CRP And Energica Rebuild For MotoE
CRP helps Energica race to the race, rebuilding destroyed motorbikes in record time.
CGTrader’s Rock Star Competition To Celebrate Designer Of 800,000th 3D Model
3D model marketplace CGTrader is ready to celebrate its next design milestone and the designer who helps them reach it.
Diana Kalisz: “I Helped Introduce The First Large Format 3D Printer, The Sla-500”
Diana Kalisz came out of an early career in aerospace, joining 3D Systems in early 1989.
Health Canada Issues Guidance On 3D Printed Implants
Health Canada has issued official guidance for producers of 3D printed medical implants.
Sintratec S2 SLS 3D Printing System Ready For Its US Debut At RAPID + TCT
Sintratec is gearing up for RAPID + TCT next week to showcase the capabilities of SLS 3D printing beyond prototyping.
Sintavia Opens Massive Advanced Manufacturing Plant
Sintavia opened a 55,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility, featuring 3D printing.
The Prusa Bear Upgrade
There’s an exciting upgrade for the most popular 3D printer around: the Prusa Bear Upgrade.
Book of the Week: Every Tool’s a Hammer
This week’s selection is “Every Tool’s a Hammer:” by Adam Savage.
Waiting For Xerox
As industrial interest in 3D printing grows exponentially, new players are sure to arrive. One of them is likely to be Xerox.
2088 AM Jobs At RAPID + TCT Exhibitors
A new report suggests there are an incredible number of additive manufacturing jobs available at companies exhibiting at next week’s RAPID + TCT event.
Xometry Pulls in Another $50 Million
Xometry has announced $50 million in equity funding.
“Alternately Soluble” 3D Print Casting
I’m reading about a very unusual technique for 3D printed casting that involves two soluble support materials.
The ADAM Project: A 3D Printed Bone Service
We’ve just learned of a new venture seeking to simplify access to 3D printed bones: The ADAM Project.
Design of the Week: One Hand Book Holder
This week’s selection is the One Hand Book Holder by Daniel Gross.
3D Printer Filament Market Set To Grow Substantially
A research report indicates tremendous growth in the 3D printer filament market in coming years.
3D Hubs Chooses Chicago for North American HQ
International expansions in 3D printing continue as 3D Hubs announces Chicago as the soon-to-be site of its new North American headquarters.
Aleph Objects Opens European HQ
Aleph Objects has opened the doors to business in Europe with its new HQ in the Netherlands.
Shock Wave-Proof 3D Printed Design
The US Military has devised a unique method of 3D printing a surface resistant to shock waves.
$2M Funding and an Apology: A Happy Ending Follows #CESGenderBias Dismay
Sex tech company Lora DiCarlo has some good news.
Direct Drive Upgrade Available for CR-10S
There’s a new upgrade available for the popular CR-10S desktop 3D printer from Creality.
3D Printing with Carbon Fiber: Tracing the Lifecycle Thread
3D-printing carbon fiber is now a mainstay of the additive manufacturing (AM) industry.
The peel 2 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced the peel 2, an advanced handheld 3D scanner.
HP’s Production-Focused Jet Fusion 5200 Series
Among HP’s announcements today is its new Jet Fusion 5200 Series of 3D printers.
What Must 3D Systems Do To Thrive?
Given 3D Systems’ most recent financial results, some serious thought must be put into their strategies.
How to Build a Backyard Workshop for $2,000
Purchasing a traditional home may be physical proof that you’ve officially made it as an adult.
HP Focuses on Future of Digital Manufacturing with New 3D Printing System, Material, Partners, Network
HP has a flurry of announcements today focusing on digital manufacturing solutions, including the latest MJF 3D printer.
3D Systems Takes Huge Stock Price Hit
3D Systems announced their quarterly results and they were not as expected.
What Is Industrial 3D Printing?
There isn’t an industry on Earth that won’t be touched, and potentially transformed, by the maturation of 3D printing technology. But for this to happen, additive manufacturing has to migrate from the hobbyist’s desktop to factory floors all across the world.
GKN Powder Metallurgy Opens North American HQ, AM Customer Center
Germany-based GKN Powder Metallurgy is expanding its North American 3D printing presence.
Speed Is King: Ambulance & Fire Truck 3D Printing Technologies
Charles Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing usage in emergency medical services.
3D Printer Maintenance Schedule: Do You Have One?
Do you know how to maintain your 3D printer?
The Strange Tale of B3 Innovations Ends In Dipping Sauce
Many 3D printing startups have failed, but none in quite the way that B3 Innovations has just announced.
Met Gala Fashion 2019: 3D Printing, Camp, Collaboration
3D printed fashion added to the extravaganza that is the Met Gala this year.
Fictiv’s Survey On Production
Fictiv released the results of a survey of their manufacturing clients and found some interesting results.
New Desktop 3D Scanner From Artec 3D
Artec announced the Artec Micro, a new desktop 3D scanning system.
Book of the Week: Discussing Design
This week’s selection is “Discussing Design” by Adam Connor and Aaron Irizarry.
Bio-Inspired Metal 3D Printing For Industry?
GE has developed a fascinating 3D printed part design that’s partly inspired by biology.
NASA’s Final 3D Printed Habitat Winners Announced
NASA’s four-year 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge has announced its top prizes.
3D Printing in Automotive: Has The Time Come?
Daimler announced a fully automated metal 3D printing system, “NextGenAM”, and this points us to a very interesting future.
Flame-Retardant Onyx Material
Markforged has introduced its latest Onyx material, the flame-retardant Onyx FR.
Design of the Week: The Great Duck Project
This week’s selection is The Great Duck Project.
Art Imitates Life, Inspires Synthetic Organs
What do you get when a design studio collaborates with bioengineers?
Formnext Grows Significantly
The Formnext exhibition is set to be by far the world’s largest on 3D printing technologies.
Aurora Labs Launches Beta Metal 3D Printer
The story of Aurora Labs continues with their announcement of a new metal 3D printer.
Structo’s Aligner Partnership Aligns Orthodontic 3D Printing and Software
Structo and uLab Systems have announced a strategic partnership focused on 3D printing clear dental aligners.
Shifting 3D Printing Sales to Business Solutions Selling
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss sales approaches in the 3D printing industry.
Additive International Introduces Future Additive Manufacturing Session
UK standout event Additive International has introduced this year’s pre-conference day, a session called Future Additive Manufacturing.
New Joint Project Brings Metallic 3D Printing To Automakers
A new collaborative venture, led by BMW and including researchers, manufacturers and auto companies, is working on expanding advanced manufacturing (AM) in the automotive industry.
Steady Progress at Stratasys
Stratasys announced their quarterly financial results this week, and it looks pretty good for the 3D printing giant.
NCDMM / America Makes Announce New Execs
America Makes and NCDMM are announcing some changes to their top structuring.
The TAZ Workhorse Edition: A New 3D Printer From LulzBot
Aleph Objects announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ Workhorse Edition.
Thermoelectric Materials for 3D Printing?
I’m reading a paper on the development of thermoelectric polymers, and wondering about its applicability to 3D printing.
ZBrush 2019 Focuses on Optimizing the Digital Sculptor’s Workflow
ZBrush 2019 is Pixologic’s latest iteration of their popular digital sculpting software.
Doctors Restore Hearing With 3D Printing
Surgeons in South Africa have recently completed an astonishing operation to restore the sense of hearing to a patient, using 3D printing.
AMNOW: New Program Supports 3D Printing in US Army Supply Chain
A new program is launching to further the integration of additive manufacturing in the supply chain for the US Army.
Strengthen PLA Prints By Annealing
Many 3D printer operators are unaware of a technique for transforming materials into stronger versions: annealing.
Qurratulain (Annie) Mehdi: “Re-Live Good Times With Some Tangible Souvenirs From The Past”
Qurratulain (Annie) Mehdi is the co-founder of Tangible Recollections, an art & design collective, focusing on creating personalized tangible reminders centered around people’s favorite memories.
3D Printing Employee Training in a Tight Job Market
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss training needs in the growing 3D printing market.
3D Print Learning Series: Design Tips
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on additional 3D print design tips.
In 3D Printing, Trust Is Everything
I’ve noticed something interesting about the upcoming RAPID + TCT 3D print trade show.
The Biggest 3D Printer Company Could Now Be Carbon
Carbon announced they’re acquiring more cash through a Series E funding round.
Book of the Week: Model-Making for Set Designers
This week’s selection is “The Handbook of Model-making for Set Designers” by Colin Winslow.
Union Tech USA Fails
An announcement on Union Tech’s USA website indicates they are shutting down their business.
Teton to Debut with Intelligent Slicing Automation
A new startup is reimagining slicing in additive manufacturing.
3Diligent Expands Reach of Digital Manufacturing Network
On-demand manufacturing is of great interest around the world, and access is widening.
Major Advance in 3D Printed Battery Technology
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon and the Missouri University of Science and Technology have developed a method of 3D printing battery components to dramatically increase capacity.
Design of the Week: The Green Man
This week’s selection is the Green Man by voxeljet and the London Bronze Casting Company.
A Stone 3D Printing Option
I’m looking at the equipment provided by Concr3de, which can 3D print in stone.
Implications of Prusa’s New 3D Model Repository
I’m thinking a lot about Prusa’s new 3D model repository, and wondering what it might mean.
PLASTEC East Expo and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers look forward to the upcoming PLASTEC East event and the 3D printing to be on display there.
What The Notre Dame Incident Tells Us About 3D Printing
The recent fire at Notre Dame in Paris was certainly a tragedy, but it also hints at the future of 3D printing.
3D Printing To Breathe Easier
Materialise’s latest partnership invests in the future of patient-specific healthcare for respiratory patients.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
Which Technologies Will Transform CAD?
Here at engineering.com, we love to write about new tools and technologies in the world of CAD.
Between The Lines At Stratasys Direct Manufacturing
Stratasys announced some new equipment at their 3D print service, but what does it mean?
Searching For 3D Models Is Still Painful
Ever since the appearance of personal 3D printing, there’s been an awful problem: searching for 3D models.
More 3D Printers for More Spinal Implants
A medical device company is installing more metal 3D printers to focus on spinal implant manufacture.
The Sliding-3D PLUS High-Temp Infinite 3D Printer
Robotfactory announced a higher-temperature version of their infinite 3D printer.
New Autodesk Earnings Report Shows Growth in CAD Subscriptions
Another fiscal year, another chart showcasing a company’s earnings.