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IdeaFormer IR3 V2: Affordable, High-Speed Belt 3D Printing with Enhanced Adhesion and Durability

voxeljet and Partners Develop Method to Reuse SLS Waste Powder for HSS

voxeljet and Partners Develop Method to Reuse SLS Waste Powder for HSS

Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder.

Authentise Expands Threads Platform with AI-Powered Documentation and API Customization Tools

Authentise Expands Threads Platform with AI-Powered Documentation and API Customization Tools

Authentise announced two new features for their Threads platform that strongly leverage AI.

“We 3D Print Lots of Things!”: How Rocket Lab is Redefining Space Technology with Additive Manufacturing

“We 3D Print Lots of Things!”: How Rocket Lab is Redefining Space Technology with Additive Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Rocket Lab is transforming from a launch provider into a space technology powerhouse by integrating 3D printing across its operations, pioneering advances in…

The Truth Behind Water-Washable 3D Printer Resins

The Truth Behind Water-Washable 3D Printer Resins

It’s time to wash away water-washable 3D printer resins.

JuggerBot3D’s P3-44 ASTRA: The First 3D Printer to Safely Print PVC

Airtech Expands Sustainable Resin Portfolio with Color and Transparency Options

WIP Project Investigates Use of AM for Water Infrastructure

Why Carlyle Group Walked Away: A Missed Opportunity in Germany’s Booming Submarine Industry

Why Carlyle Group Walked Away: A Missed Opportunity in Germany’s Booming Submarine Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover how a protracted approval process led Carlyle Group to abandon its bid for a stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, potentially leaving a golden opportunity…

New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision

New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision

There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others.

Roboze Unveils SlizeR: Faster, Smarter 3D Print Slicing Software

Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding

Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding

Researchers have found a way to predict the bonding of supersonic metal particles.

Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future

Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes' transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector.

LEAP 71 Achieves Breakthrough with 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Engine

LEAP 71 Achieves Breakthrough with 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Engine

Another milestone in 3D printing has been achieved: 3D printing a rocket engine from aluminum.

NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing

NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing

NASA is launching a new scientific research project that may impact future 3D printing.

Stratasys Unveils New SAF Post Processing, Materials and More 

Design of the Week: DISCOVER 3D

Design of the Week: DISCOVER 3D

This week’s selection is the DISCOVER 3D by LEMKI Robotix and iScale3D.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 17, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

The Brutalist Renaissance: How 3D Printing Honors Paul Rudolph’s Bold Legacy

The Brutalist Renaissance: How 3D Printing Honors Paul Rudolph’s Bold Legacy

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore Paul Rudolph’s pioneering Brutalist architecture, connecting his bold materiality and design with today’s advances in 3D concrete printing.

Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials

Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials

Formlabs has released a damning report on the state of 3D printer resin safety that everyone should read.

Join Us at Formnext 2024, the World’s Largest 3D Printing Event 

Join Us at Formnext 2024, the World’s Largest 3D Printing Event 

It’s November once again, and yes, we will be attending Formnext this coming week.

Fuzzyficator Update: Seamless Integration with Major 3D Slicing Software

New 3D Bioprinter Replicates Brain Tissue, Bone and Cartilage at High Speed

New 3D Bioprinter Replicates Brain Tissue, Bone and Cartilage at High Speed

University of Melbourne biomedical engineers aim to improve drug discovery with high-output process.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3

Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2

Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1

We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.

Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing

Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Schneider Electric’s shift towards sustainable U.S. manufacturing, supported by 3D printing and federal incentives.

Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday

Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday

Anycubic has quite a sale on 3D printers this Black Friday season.

ADDIMETAL Unveils K-2-2 Binder Jet 3D Printer with Open Material Capabilities

Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology

Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology

Axtra3D announced a significant investment in the company. They’ve raised US$4.5M in a Series A investment round, led by HZG Group. Axtra3D, based in Charlotte, NC, has developed a unique 3D…

Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair

Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair

In this analysis, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack Siemens' move to acquire Altair and what it means for the future of 3D printing and industrial automation.

3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer

3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer

Wash and Cure solution also available with new materials for SLA, SLS and MJP.

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins

Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.

DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention

DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention

Dyemansion has eliminated “forever chemicals” from their post-processing solution.

Future Flight: Bell’s 3D Printing Advances and the Army’s Tiltrotor Transformation

Future Flight: Bell’s 3D Printing Advances and the Army’s Tiltrotor Transformation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Bell’s use of 3D printing to propel the U.S. Army’s next-gen tiltrotor capabilities.

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.

PHA in 3D Printing Takes a Step Forward with OXMAN’s Sustainable Product Platform, Oᵒ

New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction

New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction

Researchers have developed a new form of 3D printing that they call “Impact Printing”.

Design of the Week: Mac mini Pro

Design of the Week: Mac mini Pro

This week’s selection is the Mac mini Pro by MakerWorld contributor Jerrod Hofferth.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 10, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 10, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing

The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how cutting-edge 3D printing with composites enables precise, durable solutions that meet the highest industry standards.

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO announced a significant upgrade to their filament production lineup, introducing the Filament Maker TWO. Succeeding the Filament Maker ONE, the new device promises increased filament quality and a number of…

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.

Did You Know? Autodesk Fusion 360 Monitors Shared Files for Potential ITAR Violations

Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion

Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion

The massive software acquisition will close next year, plus the latest simulation news from Altium, VI-Grade and Ansys.

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2

Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1

Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1

We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech's Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.

3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget

3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget

There’s an interesting story from IEEE Spectrum describing how researchers built a low-cost fusion reactor — using 3D printing.

The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role

The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. discuss the Agile BioFoundry's cutting-edge technologies and the untapped potential of 3D printing in bioprocessing.