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Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled

Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled

Formlabs has acquired Micronics: what does this mean for desktop SLS 3D printing?

Swedish Startup Nobula3D Introduces Advanced Glass 3D Printing Method

Swedish Startup Nobula3D Introduces Advanced Glass 3D Printing Method

A Swedish startup is developing a unique glass 3D printing technology.

Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation

Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation

Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and it’s not SLM Solutions.

From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.

From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Biden Administration's groundbreaking $1 billion investment in hydrogen-powered green steel projects, positioning the U.S. as a leader in sustainable steelmaking.

Polymaker Streamlines Filament Selection with Panchroma and Fiberon Brands

Polymaker Streamlines Filament Selection with Panchroma and Fiberon Brands

Polymaker has changed around their product line, and introduced an incredible new material, PPS-CF10.

Anisoprint’s Advanced Toolchanging 3D Printing for Continuous Carbon Fiber

KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design

KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design

A new text-to-3D tool has surfaced with a big difference: it’s parametric.

3D Systems and Precision Resource Enter Metal AM Partnership

3D Systems and Precision Resource Enter Metal AM Partnership

Leveraging 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing (DMP) platform to catalyze metal AM applications in high-criticality markets.

Breaking New Ground: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Landscape Architecture

Breaking New Ground: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Landscape Architecture

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how SKAPA’s Innovation Tour showcased the potential of 3D printing technology to create customized and sustainable landscape features.

Alternatives to Shapeways

Alternatives to Shapeways

Shapeways is no more. Where should you go for 3D printing services now?

The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges

The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges

High throughput 3D printing is going to have a major problem in coming years.

Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing

Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing

I spoke with representatives from Additec to learn more about their new AMDroid system.

Barilla Launches Customized 3D Printed Pasta with BluRhapsody

Barilla Launches Customized 3D Printed Pasta with BluRhapsody

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dig into Campbell Soup Company's US$2.7 billion acquisition of Rao's pasta sauce, highlighting the growing popularity of Italian cuisine in the US and the potential…

Prusa Research Aims to Become Leading US 3D Printer and Filament Manufacturer by 2025

Evolve Additive Enhances STEP Technology for High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D Printing

Evolve Additive Enhances STEP Technology for High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D Printing

Evolve Additive has made some big enhancements to their 3D print technology.

3DEO Innovates with New Materials and Strategic Business Growth

Design of the Week: Nano-sized Benchy

Design of the Week: Nano-sized Benchy

This week’s selection is the Textured Benchy by Andrea Bertoncini.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 7, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 7, 2024

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

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how the FDA clearance of Intuitive Surgical's new DaVinci system is set to revolutionize soft tissue robotic surgery.

The Rising Concern of Waste in Multimaterial 3D Printing: Solutions and Innovations

Zaxe Teases Game-Changing Z4 Printer to Tackle Multimaterial Speed and Waste

Zaxe Teases Game-Changing Z4 Printer to Tackle Multimaterial Speed and Waste

Zaxe is developing a mysterious solution to the multimaterial waste problem.

EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers

EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers

EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality

The first day of RAPID + TCT 2024 saw a riveting opening keynote with a panel discussion of industry leaders from 3D Systems, EOS, Nano Dimension, Nikon and Stratasys.

OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features

OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features

We received an update from OMD3D, the makers of the Blackbelt 3D printer.

From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success

From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success

At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.

Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery

Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery

Lithoz announced a notable achievement: a human implantation of a ceramic part.

India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts 3D Printing Revolution

India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts 3D Printing Revolution

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the groundbreaking trade deal between India and the EFTA nations is set to revolutionize multiple industries through the strategic implementation of 3D printing…

Shapeways Declares Bankruptcy

Shapeways Declares Bankruptcy

Long time 3D print service Shapeways declared bankruptcy this week.

Industry Consolidation: Nano Dimension to Purchase Desktop Metal

Solving Everyday Household Problems With 3D Printed Objects

Solving Everyday Household Problems With 3D Printed Objects

3D printing is becoming more accessible to everyone. What used to require a lot of time, money, and engineering expertise is now something that creative tech novices can utilize to create…

Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique

Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique

The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process from the University of Missouri enables the production of complex devices with materials including plastics, metals, and semiconductors.

How Stryker and Apple’s Vision Pro are Enhancing Medical Procedures with 3D Printing

How Stryker and Apple’s Vision Pro are Enhancing Medical Procedures with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Stryker's integration of Apple's Vision Pro and 3D printing technology is revolutionizing surgical precision and patient outcomes in the healthcare industry.

From Rough to Mirror-Perfect: DLyte’s Advanced Metal Polishing Technology for 3D Prints

Inside Axtra3D’s Innovative HPS System: High Quality Resin Prints at Speed

Inside Axtra3D’s Innovative HPS System: High Quality Resin Prints at Speed

I spent some time at Rapid with Rajeev Kulkarni, Axtra3D’s new Chief Strategy Officer.

Nexa3D Challenges Markforged with Cost-Effective Onyx Alternative: Xyon

Book of the Week: 3D PRINTING The Definitive Handbook

Book of the Week: 3D PRINTING The Definitive Handbook

This week’s selection is “3D PRINTING The Definitive Handbook: An Essential How-To for Beginners, Hobbyists, and Innovators” by Jay Bourgeois and Daniel Rossong.

Adoption vs. Consolidation in the Struggling 3D Print Industry

Adoption vs. Consolidation in the Struggling 3D Print Industry

What’s wrong with the 3D print industry? The industry leaders seem to have the answers, or do they?

Rapid+TCT 2024 Recap: Market Adjustments and Emerging Technologies

Rapid+TCT 2024 Recap: Market Adjustments and Emerging Technologies

Last week we attended Rapid+TCT in Los Angeles, and let me tell you all about our experience. 

Fab.ai’s All-in-One AI Platform Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflow

Fab.ai’s All-in-One AI Platform Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflow

We had a look at Fab.ai’s new AI-based additive manufacturing solution. The software platform intends on solving some of the complexities of performing additive manufacturing. Today the process requires multiple steps,…

Design of the Week: Avatar Jake & Neytiri

Design of the Week: Avatar Jake & Neytiri

This week’s selection is the life-size Avatar sculptures by Gentle Giant Studios.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 30, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 30, 2024

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

The Role of 3D Printing in Transforming the EU Defense Industry Amidst the Ukraine War

The Role of 3D Printing in Transforming the EU Defense Industry Amidst the Ukraine War

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the Ukraine war is transforming the EU defense industry, driving a surge in 3D printing adoption for rapid prototyping and on-demand production.

Dragon by Helio Additive: 3D Print Quality with Voxel-Based Optimization

Dragon by Helio Additive: 3D Print Quality with Voxel-Based Optimization

Helio Additive revealed Dragon, an advanced software platform for 3D printing.

Innovative Method Enables Room Temperature 3D Microprinting of Nickel

Innovative Method Enables Room Temperature 3D Microprinting of Nickel

A new study has developed a method of 3D micro printing of nickel material at room temperature.

VoxelMatters Unveils Unique 3D Printing Market Study Focused on Consumer Products

VoxelMatters Unveils Unique 3D Printing Market Study Focused on Consumer Products

Our friends at VoxelMatters have developed a very different market study for 3D printing.

Desktop Metal Releases New Tolerance Analysis and Scan Adjustment Software

Desktop Metal Releases New Tolerance Analysis and Scan Adjustment Software

Boston-based Desktop Metal has announced the launch of Live Inspect, a new software for analyzing and correcting errors in 3D printed parts.

Additive Industries’ MetalFab 300 Flex: Adjustable Build Volume for Industrial Needs

Phase3D Launches Real-Time Defect Detection for Metal 3D Printing

Phase3D Launches Real-Time Defect Detection for Metal 3D Printing

Phase3D introduced a new service that’s able to detect defects in metal 3D prints — while printing.

XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH

XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH

XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.

“Mad Max: Furiosa” Ignites Fans and 3D Printing

“Mad Max: Furiosa” Ignites Fans and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the release of "Furiosa," the latest installment in the Mad Max saga, is set to revolutionize fan creations through the extensive use of…