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Zortrax Developing Resin 3D Printer
Zortrax described details of their upcoming āInkspireā 3D printer.
Rize Rises on the Strength of Its Team
I spoke recently Rizeās Vice President of Product, Kishore Boyalakuntla, about the disruptive nature of additive manufacturing and what Rize brings to the market.
voxeljet’s Thermoplastic Strategy Unfolds Further with TPU and PP Materials
The latest news from voxeljet suggests the company is going full power towards a thermoplastic strategy.
$19M Investment the Next Building Block in Evolveās Evolution
Evolve Additive Solutions is evolving with a significant equity investment round: company execs fill us in on the implications.
Design of the Week: Windmill-Powered Music Box
This weekās selection is the practical Windmill-Powered Music Box by designer Niklas Roy of Berlin.
IKEA Settles into 3D Printing with Custom Butt-Fitted Stool
A fascinating arrangement between IKEA and UNYQ will produce custom fitted stools for gamers.
Kickstarter Launches 3D Print Test, But That’s Only Part Of The Story
Kickstarter announced a new set of tests for 3D printers that appear on their site.
The Selectra Multi-Material 3D Printer Add-On
A new Kickstarter project offers a means of 3D printing in multiple colors.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metalās Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
3MF Specifications Now Entirely Public
The 3MF Consortium has finally released ALL of its specifications to the public via GitHub.
Application-Specific 3D Printing āTakes the Work Out of Workflowā: Interview with Structo
Structo focuses on taking the work out of the workflow, company Co-Founder and CEO Huub Van Esbroeck tells us.
Seven Sketchy 3D Printing Business Practices
There are some practices that are just not good.
Coffee Global Market Restructuring Growth & 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing amidst the restructuring in the coffee business.
Cazza No More?
It appears that construction 3D printer manufacturer Cazza may have disappeared.
The Tale Behind the Tail: How 3D Scanning Helped Mr. Stubbs
Many people have heard the story of Mr. Stubbs, the tailless alligator that got a new tail (and a new lease on life) through the wonders of 3D printing.
IMTS 2018 Highlights Strong Realities in Additive Manufacturing
This yearās IMTS doesnāt just feel bigger than ever; itās the biggest in the International Manufacturing Technology Showās history.
BEEVERYCREATIVE Reveals All About Their New B2X300
BEEVERYCREATIVE was BEINGVERYSECRETIVE about their new B2X300 desktop 3D printer, but now not so much.
Should You 3D Print or CNC Machine Your Prototypes?
When is it best to use 3D printing to create a prototype, and when is CNC machining a better choice?
Itās Not Personal, Itās Business with 3D Hubs
3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.
Prusa Finally Releases MultiMaterial Upgrade
Prusa Printers finally released their long-awaited second version of their multmaterial upgrade.
20 Product Designers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
Love āem or just plain donāt have time for āem, social media platforms are here to stay.
Where Do You Find Spare 3D Printer Parts?
3D printers are inherently full of moving parts, and thus they tend to break. Then what?
Robo Scoops Up MyStemKits
3D printer manufacturer Robo has completed acquisition of educational lesson provider MyStemKits.
Generating 3D Models from Video?
Have you heard of ācontinuous-time structure from motionā? You may hear a lot more soon.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
āPerformance is the biggest enhancement we have doneā: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
Afinia Announces H400+ 3D Printer
Afinia announced a new 3D printer, the H400+.
Melanie Lang ā āBy Leveraging Additive Manufacturing, I Realized We Could Eliminate Some Limitationsā
Melanie Lang, Formalloy Co-Founder, and Managing Director is motivated by developing a disruptive technology
BCN3D Technologies Updates Sigma and Sigmax 3D Printers
Spain-based BCN3D Technologies released significant updates to their desktop 3D printers, now the Sigma R19 and Sigmax R19.
NASA Testing Antibacterial 3D Print Materials, But Should You?
It appears that NASA is testing some antibacterial 3D printing materials for potential space use.
An Easy Solution For OctoPrint Security?
Last week we wrote on the problem of OctoPrint security, and this week we found a very good solution.
MatterHackers, 3D Printing, and the Road to Making Anything
Dave Gaylord, MatterHackers Sr. Director of Product, shares a look at the busy companyās take on the 3D printing industry.
Book of the Week: Make It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayers
This weekās selection is āMake It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayersā by Shahrye Cohen and Hal Rodriguez.
Autodesk Consolidates Fusion 360 Tiers
Autodesk is making very significant changes to their Fusion 360 product offerings.
Kohler Corporation: Plumbing, Innovation and 3D Printers
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss Kohler’s work in 3D printing.
Implications of HP’s Metal Jet Technology
HP announced a new metal 3D printing process today, and there are some interesting implications.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasysā Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
HP Announces New Metal Jet Technology
HP is at long last entering the metal 3D printing market with their new Metal Jet process.
Design of the Week: Hychair
This weekās selection is the Hychair by Thiele + Wagner.
SpectroPlast: High Rez Silicone 3D Printing Coming
A Swiss startup has invented a rather interesting method of 3D printing silicone objects.
The Dazz 3D SLA 3D Printer Has Some Surprises
Iām looking at a new SLA 3D printer that just appeared on Kickstarter, the Dazz 3D L120.
Desktop Metal to 3D Print Metallic Glass?
A research paper discusses methods of 3D printing metallic glass, and their findings are quite startling.
Finally: A Nozzle Swap Tool
Thereās a new Kickstarter project with a tool that many desktop 3D printer operators could use.
LEGO: Many Exciting Developments & 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss the connections between LEGO and 3D printing.
DyeMansionās $5M Funding
DyeMansion has secured $5 million in Series A funding.
Does Carbon’s New Material Suggest a Change in Direction?
Carbon announced a new material this week, as they often do, but this one is a bit different.
āBiohackersā Design DIY 3D-Printed Chemical Reactor to Make Medicine at Home
A group of self-described āanarchist biohackersā has designed a lab reactor that people can make at home out of 3D-printed pieces and off-the-shelf parts
Pawsthetics Lends a Helping (3D Printed) Paw
We catch up with Pawsthetics for a look at 3D printing as it helps the animal population.
Metal 3D Printing Rises in Production: An Interview with Protolabs
As 3D printing, particularly metal, advances toward production, service providers are taking notice: an interview with Protolabs.
To Sand Or Not To Sand: An Experiment
Sanding 3D prints can be very tedious – but it turns out you may not need to in some cases.
Desktop Metal Expands Studio Metal 3D Printing Line
Boston unicorn Desktop Metal is broadening its reach in accessible metal 3D printing with two announcements today.
The SparkMaker FHD Is a $500 Multi-Material SLA 3D Printer
Though 3D printing is imperative for many hardware developers, itās usually the price of the printer that stops a lot of folks from purchasing their own
Optomec Announces New Line of Inexpensive Hybrid Metal 3D Printers
Optomec announced a new line of hybrid 3D metal printers, the large format Machine Tool Series of LENS systems.
Is Your OctoPrint Safe?
A fascinating article at OctoPrint.org shows the right – and wrong – ways to use OctoPrint remotely.
Auto Parts 3D Printing and the U.S./Mexico Trade Treaty
Charles Goulding and Tricia Genova of R&D Tax Savers discuss auto parts 3D printing and the impact of the US/Mexico trade treaty.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 2
As 3D printing continues to make its way into classrooms around the world, we caught up with award-winning teacher Philip Cotton, founder of learnbylayers.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 1
3D printing curricula from learnbylayers are being taught around the world: an interview with founder Philip Cotton.
Partnership Shows How to Open a New Industry to 3D Printing
One may ask why this industry or that isnāt using 3D printing, but thereās one group that seems to have figured out how to get it going.
Deirdre MacCormack ā āThe Importance Of Prototyping To The Product Development Cycle Cannot Be Overstatedā
Mcor Chief Marketing Officer, Deirdre MacCormack has gained transatlantic experience with companies such as Panavision New York, Golden Books Entertainment, Carlsberg, Vodafone and Cadburys in a variety of marketing roles.
The Legalities of 3D Printing
As 3D printing continues to see adoption in industry, legal implications must be kept in mind: we speak to Elizabeth (Beth) D. Ferrill of IP law firm Finnegan.
A Dire Warning for Museums from Brazil
An unbelievable cultural catastrophe occurred in Rio de Janeiro, when the countryās national museum caught fire and destroyed all.
Trends in 3D Printing for Production
This week, I had the honor to present a discussion on Trends in 3D Printing for Production at the International Symposium of Additive Manufacturing Taiwan, 2018.
Ivaldi Group Validates 3D Printing Concept with Huge Client
Startup company Ivaldi Group announced a partnership with a new, large client that could prove their 3D printing concept works.
Book of the Week: CAD Engineering Essentials
This weekās selection is āCAD Engineering Essentials: Hands-on Help for Small Manufacturers and Smart Technical People (No Nonsense Manual Book 3)” by Mark Lynch.
Using the Other Way to 3D Print Full Color Objects
Iām learning a lot more about how light and color actually work after reading a research paper on an experimental method for 3D printing colors.
New Features in Sunata Should Make for Better Metal 3D Prints
Atlas 3D announced a new version of their Sunata metal 3D printing optimization system, with some very interesting features.
BEEVERYCREATIVE to Finally Launch a New Desktop 3D Printer
BEEVERYCREATIVE is leaking hints about their next desktop 3D printer, the B2X300.
Design of the Week: Marble Clock
This weekās selection is the smooth Marble Clock by Gƶrkem Bozkurt.
Stratasys Lowers Barriers to Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Stratasys developed a way for more of their clients to access high-end carbon fiber 3D printing.
NASA Hopped Up a 3D Printer in 2016
I wish Iād seen this earlier: A 2016 NASA project transformed a desktop 3D printer into one capable of 3D printing ULTEM.
The 3mm Filament Problem
Iāve hit this problem twice now this week: is 3mm filament really 3.00mm?
Raise3D Getting Into The Cloud
But those days are mostly gone, except for ultra-low priced equipment competing on price – but not convenience of use.
Verashape’s New SOFTSHAPER 2019
Verashape has dramatically improved their 3D printing management system, SOFTSHAPER.
A Tricky Way To Track 3D Prints
Researchers have developed a very tricky method to embed tracking information into 3D prints.
Digital Alloys: New Metal 3D Printing Tech Takes on the Rest
In the past two years, weāve seen a number of new metal 3D printing technologies emerge, looking to take on more established, legacy processes.
Lumecluster, Marvel, and Marvelous Technology
Melissa Ng shares her story of process and product in part two of our interview.
Lumecluster: Behind the 3D Printed Mask with Melissa Ng
Melissa Ngās work with Lumecluster is nothing short of inspiring.
A Caution for 3D Printer Startups: You’re Too Late
After watching a video of Prusa Research headquarters, itās increasingly obvious that time is up for new 3D printer startups.
DigiFabster, Industry 4.0, and a Supported Future of Business and Technology
The trend toward 3D printing for production is easily observable ā but we must not overlook the entire process necessary to take additive into manufacturing.
What Construction 3D Printing Must Do Next
After reading yet another wildly exaggerated story about 3D construction printing, I thought Iād make a list of things to do.
Logitechās New MX Vertical Mouse Aims to Eliminate CAD-Induced Hand Strain
What youāre looking at right now isnāt a Bluetooth speaker. It isnāt even a pint-sized Roomba.
Bioprinting with Allevi: Tools to Empower Scientists
While bioprinting for many years seemed a far-flung bit of science fiction, companies like Allevi are seeing the 3D printing of live cells as a reality today.
Some Form 1+ Users Not Happy
The now-unsupported Form 1+ 3D printer still has many fans, but some are quite unhappy.
Thor3D Announces Its First CEO: Interview with Anna Zevelyov
Thor3D is well known for its many 3D scanners; what is less well known is that the company did not previously have a CEO. That changes today.
Whitening Those SLS Prints: New Technique Opens New Possibilities
Researchers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method that may lead to full color SLS 3D printing.
Magalie Steinmetz & Pascale Chabal ā āEntrepreneurship Allowed Me To Reveal Myself In Different Fields, Like Commercial And Leadershipā
On one hand, Magalie Steinmetz worked for 10 years in a rail transport company as project leader.
Solving The Dilemma of 3D Printed Graphene Microstructures
Graphene is one of those wonder materials you hear about, but somehow can never be properly 3D printed.
3D Printing with Nylon Material
Charles Goulding, John Chin, and Steve Kelly of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing with nylon material.
The Wonder That Is OctoLapse
Iāve been fascinated with a new plug-in called OctoLapse.
Which 3D Printing Material is Right for Your Next Project?
Manufacturing is embracing 3D printing, due to the vast number of choices for materials.
Book of the Week: Machinery’s Handbook, Toolbox Edition
This weekās selection is the comprehensive āMachineryās Handbookā originally by Erik Oberg.
Innovation is Sweet with Janne Kyttanen
Prolific designer Janne Kyttanen offers insights into 3D printing, popsicles, and adding real value to industry.
Controversy at Creality Demonstrates a Problem in 3D Printing
Printed Solid has broken ties with 3D printer manufacturer Creality due to ongoing open source infringements. Why did this happen?
E3D’s Next 3D Printer?
E3D-Online is very well known for their 3D printer components, but did you know they are working on their own 3D printer, again?
3Dkanjers Teaches Students and Teachers to Think Differently with 3D Printing
Over the last five years, 3Dkanjers has brought 3D printing into more than 500 primary schools in the Netherlands.