3D Printing Blog

I found an interesting way to use ChatGPT to help me complete a 3D print project.

There’s metal 3D printing taking place in space!

3D Systems last week announced a comprehensive strategy for the dental market, and the implications are interesting.

This week’s selection is “3D Printing Unleashed: Every Layer Counts” by Felipe Izquierdo.

A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.

Researchers have developed an entirely different form of 3D printing they call “chip-based”.

Modix announced a new, large-format pellet 3D printer.

This week’s selection is the Plant Pot with Hidden Box by Factorian Designs.

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

SPEE3D has a new metal 3D printer: the TitanSPEE3D.

I’m looking at 3D Alliances’ new “IMPACT” program for 3D printer manufacturers.

Today we’re looking at STLFLIX, a 3D model repository.

The latest generation of engineering computers features new neural processing units (NPUs) to give AI a computational boost—but not all users will benefit equally.

Giving away an older 3D printer might seem to be an easy thing to do, but it increasingly is not.

Quantica has raised even more cash to expand their unusual 3D printing technology.

Authentise announced two new integrations for their “Threads” online manufacturing solution.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing technology can revolutionize cricket equipment by enhancing performance, safety and customization in the sport.

Our look at the 3DMakerPro Moose Lite 3D scanner concludes with more operations and final thoughts.

Our review of the 3DMakerPro Moose Lite continues with a look at operations.

We’ve been testing the new Moose Lite 3D scanner from 3DMakerPro.

Led by Professor Shadi Nazarian, the research aims to provide affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in rural Alaska.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Novo Holdings is channeling the massive success of weight loss drug Wegovy into strategic investments in 3D bioprinting.

I’ve been trying out Project Salvador, which is an AI-plugin for Autodesk Fusion 360.

I just printed an outstanding example demonstrating why CoreXY 3D printers are much more desirable.

A lawsuit between Anker and Slice Engineering has been settled.

This week’s selection is “Blender 4.0: Precise Modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and 3D Printing” by Allan Brito.

FLSUN presented a new and very powerful desktop 3D printer today, the S1.

Lithoz announced a new center of excellence for bio ceramic 3D printing.

Sculpteo announced they’ve achieved a critical certification that could grow their business significantly.

This week’s selection is the Overengineered Doorstopper by Thingiverse contributor Darth Biomech.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discusses HEICO's record-breaking sales, strategic Wencor acquisition, and innovative advancements in PMA spare parts and 3D printing within the aviation industry.

An interesting video popped up, exposing the marketing buzz around “high resolution” 3D printer resins.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory just did something amazing: 3D printed a complex object in tungsten.

DyeMansion announced a new service, “Black Diamond Finishing Hub”.

NAFEMS’ top trainer gives advice for all CAE users.

An open source project details how to add another axis to the Prusa MK3S 3D printer.

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

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

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.

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

I’m looking at a new 3D modeling tool, Ondsel.

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

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

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.

I had an interesting chat with Alexander Dick, co-founder of Protopasta.

Sculpteo introduced a feature that is quite unusual.

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

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

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