3D printing medical models offers benefits to patients and those providing their care with highly accurate patient-specific anatomies able to be held, examined, and practiced on.
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ASTM and Innovative Standards Development for Additive Manufacturing
I recently sat down with ASTM International’s Mohsen Seifi, PhD, Director of Global Additive Manufacturing Programs.
Design of the Week: AMPHIBIO
This week’s selection is the intriguing AMPHIBIO device by designer Jun Kamei.
Wait, Is Consumer 3D Printing Back?
After thinking more about Prusa Printers’ astonishing production figures, I’m now wondering whether consumer 3D printing is back.
Harz Labs Hopes to Beat the Resin Market
We encountered Harz Labs, a 3D printer resin manufacturer.
MELD Manufacturing Brings Solid-State Versatility to Metal Additive Manufacturing
MELD Manufacturing launched earlier this year; we caught up with the CEO for a look into what sets this process apart.
Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies Merger: 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers explore the implications of the Harris and L3 Technologies as they relate to 3D printing technology.
3D Alliances Brings Channels Together
3D printing industry veteran Gil Lavi shares the story of his latest endeavor.
Xact Metal Pivots
Metal 3D printing startup Xact Metal has done a slight pivot on their path to success.
Fusion 360 Isn’t Just a CAD Tool, It’s Also an Education Platform
Fusion 360 has been garnering a lot of buzz recently for its ability to combine a number of design tools into one holistic platform.
Aurora Labs Aims High with High-Speed Metal 3D Printing
There’s ambition, and then there’s Aurora Labs’ intent to 3D print 1000kg of metal per day.
3D Printing is Revolutionizing the Chocolate Industry
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing as it impacts chocolateering.
DSM Adds Umbrella of Sustainability to Additive Manufacturing
DSM updates its additive manufacturing vision with new materials and solid strategies.
Prusa’s Manufacturing Capacity Is Incredible
At formnext we learned much about Prusa Printer’s manufacturing capabilities.
Knuckle Down: Four Approaches to Getting 3D Model Data In Hand
At an abstract level, every new project is composed of three elements:
Does ANYONE Care About 3D Printer Emissions?
After reading more scary papers researching 3D printer emissions, I am baffled by the industry’s lack of response.
GE Additive: What Does Industrialization Truly Mean?
Additive manufacturing is industrializing, but what does that mean?
EVO-TECH’s EL-102 3D Printer
We took a look at EVO-TECH’s new EL-102 high-temperature 3D printer.
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
April Staines – “Guess Who Fixes The Machines In My Shop? Me”
April Staines is a seasoned technology leader and passionate girl geek with over 15 years’ industry experience.
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
Is One-Click 3D Printing Possible?
We had a chat with a company that hopes to bring the concept of “one-click printing” to the world.
DyeMansion’s Way Ahead is Smooth with VaporFuse Surfacing
The future is bright — and brightly colored — for post-processing 3D prints.
3D Printed Kapton: Now Possible!
Researchers have developed a practical method of 3D printing the powerful Kapton material.
Book of the Week: The Maker’s Field Guide
This week’s selection is “The Maker’s Field Guide: The Definitive Reference for the Professional Designer” by Christopher Armstrong.
Stratasys Answers and Raises Questions
Stratasys had a lot to show at formnext 2018 as company execs answered a lot of questions — and raised even more.
An Update From Additive Industries
Last week we heard from Additive Industries, who continue to prove they know how to 3D print in metal.
The Pace of Innovation
When is the right time to introduce an innovative solution?
Is 3D Knitting 3D Printing?
I’m seeing an increasing number of media stories talking about 3D knitting.
Design of the Week: Flexible Clothes
This week’s selection is a collection of flexible clothing by Maja Milinić-Bogdanović.
You Think 3D Printing Is Big? The Best Is Yet To Come: formnext 2018
26,919 visitors and 632 exhibitors can’t be wrong: formnext 2018 has made Frankfurt The Place To Be in additive manufacturing each November.
The Future Of 3D Printing: TwoCure
I have seen the future of polymer 3D printing, and it is called TwoCure.
How Will 3D Printing Benefit Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)?
We can expect manufacturing to change in many ways over the coming years, and 3D printing is at the heart of some of the most exciting of these developments. In particular, manufacturing-as-a-service, or MaaS, is coming into its own thanks to advances in 3D printing.
3D Printing Traditional and Modern Indian Jewelry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss the use of 3D printing in the creation of traditional and modern Indian jewelry.
How to Save Cash with Your uPrint 3D Printer
Stratasys’ venerable uPrint 3D printer produces fantastic output, but at a cost. Now there’s a way to reduce that cost.
3D Printing Aids Development of Mobile Phone-Based Medical Devices
If you’ve been following 3D printing for a while, you may have come across the name Aydogan Ozcan, who has been using the technology for some time at his UCLA lab.
Blue Friday at MatterHackers: So. Many. Sales.
MatterHackers is bringing Blue Friday back, getting the jump on the holiday sales season with steep discounts in 3D printing and digital fabrication.
3D Printed Spare Parts Will Require Design Forethought
I’m reading a piece by Joe Iles discussing recent explorations by industry on the notion of 3D printed spare parts.
Dynamical Tools’ Interesting Product Line
Spain-based Advanced Production Tools S.A produces a line of powerful industrial 3D printers under the name Dynamical Tools.
3D Printing In And With Liquid
In a most bizarre 3D printing scenario, researchers have developed a way to 3D print liquids.
Progress in 3D Printed Batteries
Researchers have been able to 3D print an entire lithium-ion battery, but challenges remain.
Aurora Labs Reveals Secret To 3D Printing 1000Kg Per Day
Aurora Labs finally leaked the secret to their concept for 3D printing 1000kg of metal per day.
20 Product Designers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
Love ’em or just plain don’t have time for ’em, social media platforms are here to stay.
Ambitious Ocean Plastics Recycling Project
I’m looking at a new Kickstarter project that hopes to manufacture 3D printer filament from stray plastic in the Caribbean.
Getting Your Bearings with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss the impact of 3D printing on bearings production.
Carbon Dramatically Reduces Resin Cost, Increases Manufacturing Possibilities
In a surprise announcement, Carbon reduced the price of three of their most popular 3D print resins.
The Xioneer X1S Industrial 3D Printer
Xioneer announced a new, powerful 3D printer for industry, the X1S.
Christina Guo – “92% Of Indie Game Companies Want To Sell 3D Printed Merchandise Based On Their Games”
Christina Guo is the founder of U-Dimensions.
To Antarctica In A 3D Printed Solar Rover!
A Dutch team intends on traversing the most southerly continent in a 3D printed solar powered rover.
Autodesk Exploring 3D Printed Construction?
Well, this is interesting: Autodesk is experimenting with 3D printed construction.
Filtering Through the Waste with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing and membrane filtration.
BigRep’s Big News: Two New Industrial 3D Printers
BigRep has announced two new MXT-powered industrial 3D printers: the PRO and EDGE.
Book of the Week: The Total Inventors Manual
This week’s selection is “The Total Inventors Manual” by Sean Michael Ragan.
CADzilla, Australia’s Largest 3D Printer?
An operation in Australia claims to have Australia’s largest 3D printer, and we think they are right.
colorFabb Introduces Color On Demand Filaments
Dutch 3D printer material mastermind colorFabb has introduced something quite revolutionary: color on demand.
voxeljet Speeds And Improves Light Metal Casting Production
Voxeljet announced a very interesting improvement to their light metal casting system with their new VX1000-S 3D printer.
A New Glass-Like 3D Print Material
Verbatim announced a very interesting glass-like 3D printer filament product.
Design of the Week: Can Dispenser
This week’s selection is the useful Can Dispenser by designer Kyle Smaagard.
Next Stop: formnext
We’re on the way to Frankfurt for formnext 2018: see you there?
A $35 3D Printer? Not!
This seems impossible, but I saw an advertisement for a US$35 3D printer.
Look Before You Leap Into Construction 3D Printer Investment
Recently there has been a spate of investment in construction 3D printer manufacturers, but is this wise?
A New Angle for Construction 3D Printing?
I’m reading a press release about another investment in a construction 3D printing company and had a thought.
3D Printing Question of the Week: Automated Re-Engineering?
This week’s question comes from reader Jim Hohimer.
PostProcess Partners with Rösler
That didn’t take long. After announcing the establishment of a base in Europe US-based PostProcess Technologies announced an interesting partnership with Germany-based Rösler. PostProcess Technologies produces a series of “smart” post-processing devices for 3D printing that intelligently remove supports or smooth the inevitably layered surfaces of freshly printed objects. Sometimes their equipment does both processes… Continue reading PostProcess Partners with Rösler
Roboze Xtreme 3D Printers Bring Extreme Materials to Smaller Businesses
For years, one 3D printer manufacturer dominated the world of fused deposition modeling (FDM), specifically in the industrial space.
IP, Law Enforcement, and 3D Printing: Interview with John Hornick
Understanding the capabilities and legalities of 3D printing is a complex undertaking: lawyer John F. Hornick weighs in on today’s realities.
AMT and Mitsubishi Electric Partnership Focuses on Automation in Post-Processing
Mitsubishi Electric continues with its momentum in additive manufacturing, partnering with Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT).
Tethon 3D’s Tough New 3D Printing Resins
Tethon 3D announced a series of much more powerful resins for SLA 3D printing.
Zortrax Introduces 3D Print Smoothing Device
Zortrax announced the Apoller Smart Vapor Smoothing Device.
These Glasses Will Protect Your Eyes During All-Day CAD Marathons
In this era of near-all-day-long screen time for many, issues like eye strain, headaches, and poor vision are becoming the norm.
AMT Expands to US Market
UK-based Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) is expanding operations to the North American market.
Sinterit Introduces Flexa White, But How?
Sinterit announced a new material they call, “Flexa White”.
colorFabb Drops Brass Filament
3D printer filament leader colorFabb abruptly dropped their brassFill product.
Rize Expands Functional 3D Printing with More Materials, Full Color
The world is in full color, and now so is functional 3D printing with Rize’s latest introduction.
Eve Tan – “A Majority Of Men Would Be Surprised To See A Woman In The 3D Printing Industry.”
Eve Tan is our Women in 3D Printing Singapore local ambassador since this summer.
The Practical Applications of 3D Printing in a Fabrication Lab
Jeff Stobbe is the Maintenance Manager for North America’s largest fabrication and rapid prototyping facility.
Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2019 Now Open
Additive World has opened up entries for the 2019 edition of the Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge.
Authentise Partners with Autodesk
Authentise and Autodesk announced a partnership that should speed 3D printing workflows.
The L280 Silicone 3D Printer Is Now Available
German RepRap announced the availability of their silicone 3D printer, the L280.
Simplify3D 4.1 Released with New Multi-Material Features
Third party slicing software provider Simplify3D released a new version of their popular tool.
Book of the Week: Designing Reality
This week’s selection is “Designing Reality: How to Survive and Thrive in the Third Digital Revolution” by Neil Gershenfeld, Alan Gershenfeld and Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld.
Wham Bam’s Flexible Plate System
A new bed adhesion system is about to be released from startup Wham Bam.
Meet 3devo’s New Filament Makers
3devo has introduced the Precision and Composer Series of filament makers.
Evolve STEPs Forward with Kodak Partnership
Evolve Additive Solutions has just announced a technology partnership and Joint Development Agreements with Eastman Kodak.
The Long Arms of BASF Reach Farther
Another day, another 3D printing partnership from BASF.
Design of the Week: Coral Cup
This week’s selection is the highly tactile Coral Cup by Nervous System.
The Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Origami Technique
Overcoming build volume limitations can be done with origami-like 3D printing approaches.
Some Of You May Need The WONDERCUTTER
There’s a very interesting tool that may be just right for 3D printing.
Thyssenkrupp’s Restructuring Leading to Shift and Growth of 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss the impact on 3D printing of restructuring at Thyssenkrupp.
Personalized Eyewear Celebrates Diversity of Faces
Another eyewear brand is launching built on the personalization capabilities of 3D technologies.
Future Possibilities for 3D Printed Repairs
A reader comment got me thinking about the future of 3D printed repairs.
Good News: You Can Use Third Party Materials Without Legal Fears
Well, well, it seems there has been a significant legal development in the USA regarding use of third party 3D printing materials.
Materialise Introduces Simulation for Metal 3D Printing
Materialise introduced a new simulation software for metal 3D printing,
Ceramic 3D Printing Following Familiar Path
Adoption of 3D printing does not happen all at once.
GEnx-2B Engines to Add Additive Manufacturing
Aviation is gaining another additive manufacturing installation.