3D Printing Blog


ALL STORIES

Robotic Mobile 3D Printers Printing During Transit?

Robotic Mobile 3D Printers Printing During Transit?

A new research paper proposes a design for an unusual “mobile 3D printer”.

The Critical Role for 3D Printing in Space: Integrated Cooling Metal Parts

The Critical Role for 3D Printing in Space: Integrated Cooling Metal Parts

A new metal 3D printed part illustrates the importance of the technology for space applications.

AM Coalition Webinar: Key CHIPS Act Updates and Semiconductor Strategies

AM Coalition Webinar: Key CHIPS Act Updates and Semiconductor Strategies

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discusses the latest CHIPS Act updates presented by the AM Coalition, highlighting the pivotal role of 3D printing in advancing semiconductor manufacturing and national security.

Top 5 Parts That Wear Out in Desktop FFF 3D Printers and How to Fix Them

Top 5 Parts That Wear Out in Desktop FFF 3D Printers and How to Fix Them

Desktop FFF 3D printers don’t last forever — so what wears out?

Ondsel: The Commercial Upgrade to FreeCAD with Enhanced Collaboration and Tools

New Algorithm Enhances Strength of Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printed Parts

New Algorithm Enhances Strength of Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printed Parts

Researchers have developed a new way to use continuous carbon fibers in 3D prints.

ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components

ORNL Researchers 3D Print Defect-Free Tungsten Components

Using internally developed EB-PBF technology for applications that can withstand extreme temperatures.

Stockpiling to Avoid Shortages: How 3D Printing Can Safeguard Against Future Crises

Stockpiling to Avoid Shortages: How 3D Printing Can Safeguard Against Future Crises

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how strategic stockpiling and 3D printing can address critical shortages, highlighting lessons from recent U.S. supply chain disruptions.

Endless Pastabilities: How Protopasta’s Subscription Services Enable Continuous Experimentation

Sculpteo Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities with Insert Placement Service

AML3D Expands to U.S. with New Ohio Manufacturing Hub

AML3D Expands to U.S. with New Ohio Manufacturing Hub

AML3D is reaching into the US with a new manufacturing base.

Book of the Week: The Maker Marketplace Handbook

Book of the Week: The Maker Marketplace Handbook

This week’s selection is “The Maker Marketplace Handbook” by Jennifer Maker.

Pricing 3D Print Jobs: Understanding Costs, Labor, and Profit Margins

Pricing 3D Print Jobs: Understanding Costs, Labor, and Profit Margins

I keep reading posts asking “how to price a 3D print job”, so let’s answer this question.

3YOURMIND Partners with US Army to Digitize Inventory for M113 Armored Vehicle Parts

Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints

Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints

There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.

Design of the Week: OpenSCAD Elephant

Design of the Week: OpenSCAD Elephant

This week’s selection is the OpenSCAD Elephant by MakerWorld contributor edisadilovic, who is fully blind.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 26, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 26, 2024

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

Recent Innovations and Challenges in the Appliance Industry and 3D Printing

Recent Innovations and Challenges in the Appliance Industry and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the transformative shifts in the appliance industry, from recalls to sustainable innovations.

Nozzle Wear in FFF 3D Printers: Understanding the Impact of Stronger Materials

Upgrade Alert: Mango3D’s Latest Lychee Slicer Enhances Performance and Usability

Readily3D and BIO INX Launch READYGEL INX for Volumetric 3D Printers

Readily3D and BIO INX Launch READYGEL INX for Volumetric 3D Printers

What could be the first commercial material for volumetric 3D printers has just been announced.

Three Imminent Threats to Manufacturing – and one Response to Them All

Three Imminent Threats to Manufacturing – and one Response to Them All

Dassault SystĂšmes' Delmia CEO explains the benefits of virtual twins in a challenging business environment. One of them might surprise you.

What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository?

What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository?

After publishing “Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition”, I wondered which printable 3D model repositories were most popular.

Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints

Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints

Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.

Autodesk AI Acquisition Hints at Future 3D Strategy

Autodesk AI Acquisition Hints at Future 3D Strategy

Autodesk acquired AI-powered Wonder Dynamics, suggesting they may be on the prowl for additional AI acquisitions.

Saying No to Defense Contracts and 3D Printing: Navigating Risks in a Changing Landscape

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the intricate landscape of defense contracts amidst economic risks and legal complexities.

Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition

Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2024 Edition

There are many online sources for printable 3D content, but where are they?

Carbon’s AO Stack Triples the Output for M2 and M3 Printers

Carbon’s AO Stack Triples the Output for M2 and M3 Printers

Carbon announced a new component to their AO Suite: AO Stack.

Turning Waste into Opportunity: 3D Printing and the Circular Economy

As technology advances, it has the potential to play a critical role in building a more sustainable future.

HP Silently Took the Fitstation Insole Platform Off the Market

HP Silently Took the Fitstation Insole Platform Off the Market

The company continues to work directly with footwear brands such as Brooks and Superfeet.

Stifel and ASTRO America Fund 3D Printing for Defense

Stifel and ASTRO America Fund 3D Printing for Defense

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the newly established and groundbreaking "AM Forward Critical Technologies SBIC" fund.

SPEE3D Unveils EMU: A Comprehensive 3D Printing Solution for Military Field Operations

SPEE3D Unveils EMU: A Comprehensive 3D Printing Solution for Military Field Operations

SPEE3D announced something they call the EMU, or “Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit”.

New 3D Printing Material Sourced from Biodiesel Fuel Waste

New 3D Printing Material Sourced from Biodiesel Fuel Waste

A new form of 3D print material has been sourced from biodiesel fuel.

Advances in 3D Printed Drugs: Personalized Treatment and Controlled Release Mechanisms

Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers

Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers

This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Artists, Designers and Makers” by Stephen Hoskins.

Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo

Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo

Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.

Hands on with the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus for 3D Printing

Hands on with the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus for 3D Printing

We recently tested the BENQ IdeaCam S1 Plus — for 3D printing.

Fully Recyclable Resin Developed by University of Birmingham Researchers

Fully Recyclable Resin Developed by University of Birmingham Researchers

Researchers have developed a new type of resin for 3D printing that can be fully recycled.

Design of the Week: Ceramic House

Design of the Week: Ceramic House

This week’s selection is Ceramic House by Studio RAP.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 19, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 19, 2024

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

Innovations in Golf: The Future of 3D Printing in Sports

Innovations in Golf: The Future of 3D Printing in Sports

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss Steve Cohen's advocacy for a 4-day workweek and his investments in golf technology.

BambuStudio’s Latest Update Includes Multi-Device 3D Printing and Enhanced Color Matching

Noztek’s Large-Format Conveyor Build Plate for Continuous 3D Printing

Noztek’s Large-Format Conveyor Build Plate for Continuous 3D Printing

UK-based Noztek announced they’re developing a large-format conveyor-powered build plate for 3D printing.

Exploring FAAM, Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing

Exploring FAAM, Field-Assisted Additive Manufacturing

A new research paper investigates a category of 3D printing I didn’t even realize existed: Field-assisted additive manufacturing, or FAAM.

What Software is Available for 3D Printing?

What Software is Available for 3D Printing?

From beginner-friendly options to cloud-based collaborative CAD, these are some of the most popular software solutions for additive manufacturing.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 1

We were very privileged to be able to give the Creality K1C 3D Printer a thorough test. It’s quite an impressive Creality K1C 3D Printer that has many capabilities.

Creality Launches the HALOT-MAGE S Resin 3D Printer

Creality Launches the HALOT-MAGE S Resin 3D Printer

Creality introduced the HALOT-MAGE S resin 3D printer today.

3D Scanning in Museums: Allowed or Not? 

3D Scanning in Museums: Allowed or Not? 

I’m reading a story from two years ago about a conflict regarding 3D scanning at museums.