Study Reveals FFF 3D Prints Can Be Food Safe with Proper Cleaning
Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
A New Way to Identify Potential 3D Print Applications?
A novel application of 3D printing could help identify additional ways to use the technology.
Design of the Week: Parametric Hose Connector
This week’s selection is the Parametric Hose Connector generator by MakerWorld contributor ostat.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Jun 23, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stratasys Partners with Morris: A New Era for Additive Manufacturing in the US
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Robert E. Morris' groundbreaking agreement with Stratasys to integrate additive manufacturing solutions into machine shops and manufacturing facilities.
RAPID+TCT 2024: Join Us at North America’s Largest 3D Print Event
We’re going to RAPID+TCT this week.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities
Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?
SketchUp Lets You Scan a Space with an iPad
Trimble implements Canvas.io technology to create SketchUp models.
PHA Garden Experiment Demonstrates Biodegradability
Is there really a biodegradable 3D print material? It turns it there is at least one: PHA.
Stratasys Launches J5 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer for Medical Applications
Stratasys’ efforts in the anatomical 3D printing space just warmed up with a brand new dedicated 3D printer.
AI Build Releases Upgraded AM Software
AI Build has a new software release.
Strengthening Market Position: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite and Focuses on 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss how Owens Corning's recent acquisition of Masonite and how both companies can leverage 3D printing technology to enhance innovation and product development.
How a Misstep by the CPSC Led to a Financial Setback for Bambu Lab
More information about the Bambu Lab recall has been revealed, and it’s quite astonishing what happened.
Personalized Sports Gear: Carbon’s 3D Printing Enhances Helmets and Bike Saddles
Carbon is going all-in on 3D printed consumer sports applications.
3D Systems Unveils EXT 800 Titan Pellet: A Compact, High-Speed Industrial 3D Printer
3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printer, the EXT 800 Titan Pellet.
Qorox Creates World’s Largest 3D Printed Skateable Sculpture
'The Wave', at Destination Skatepark in Tauranga, New Zealand, was produced using technology from CyBe Construction.
Generative Toy Design Meets 3D Printing: Hasbro’s New Cost-Cutting Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Hasbro’s new CFO, Gina Goetter, is spearheading a cost-saving initiative, exploring 3D printing to enhance product design and reduce production expenses.
Bambu Lab Discontinues PETG Basic: Implications for 3D Printer Operators
Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.
LEAP 71 Proves Automated Rocket Engine Design: A Breakthrough in Computational Engineering
There’s been a major development for 3D printed aerospace: LEAP 71 has proven the viability of automatically designed rocket engines.
XJET Withdraws IPO Plans
A report this week suggests that XJET has stopped its planned initial public offering.
Book of the Week: The Dungeoneer’s Guide to Miniature Painting
This week’s selection is “Arcane Arts: The Dungeoneer's Guide to Miniature Painting and Tabletop Mayhem” by Noxweiler Berf.
QIDI Tech’s Q1 Pro: A Consumer 3D Printer with Active Chamber Heating
QIDI Tech has made a significant advance in the consumer 3D printing market with the launch of the Q1 Pro.
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.
Marine Fungus Breaks Down Plastics: A Potential Solution for 3D Printer Waste?
A development in the microplastics situation has arisen, which could eventually be of interest to 3D printer operators.
Design of the Week: Fieldstone
This week’s selection is the Fieldstone 3D printed table by Erco Lai.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 16, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Three Creality 3D Scanning Options for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day tomorrow and what might be a great gift idea? How about a 3D scanner to complement a 3D printer?
Understanding Bed Leveling in FFF 3D Printers
How, exactly, does “bed leveling” work on a FFF 3D printer?
Australian Defence Department Orders Experimental Metal Parts from Aurora Labs
Aurora Labs announced an important government order.
BigRep’s ALTRA 280: A High-Temperature, Large-Format 3D Printer
BigRep announced a new 3D printer with a twist: it’s a high temperature model.
What is Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry was a potential game-changer, and images are of low quality.
Photocentric Unveils JENI: A High-Speed Modular Resin 3D Printing System for Production
Photocentric announced a new production resin 3D printing system called “JENI”.
Aniwaa’s Comprehensive 3D Printer Manufacturer Chart for 2024
Aniwaa released an updated comprehensive chart of known 3D printer manufacturers.
Engineered Living Systems: Integrating Polymers with Living Cells for Innovative 3D Printing Materials
I’m reading about a new material category called “engineered living systems”, (ELiS), which involve integrating polymers with living cells.
The Role of 3D Printing in the Skyrocketing Space Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing has the ability to transform the rapidly growing space market.
Bambu Lab’s 2nd Anniversary Sale: Should You Buy or Wait for New Models?
Bambu Lab is having a massive sale on their equipment — but should you buy?
#3DBenchy in Space: NASA Tests Volumetric Process in Weightless Environment
A report describes a NASA experiment to 3D print in space using a volumetric process.
Huge Demand for Massivit’s New Large-Format 3D Printer
Massivit scored big at a recent exhibition.
Nikon SLM Solutions and Howco Partner to Develop C103 Alloy for AM
Howco Metals Management will also acquire a new SLM 280 metal 3D printer.
Chinese Drone Tariff Planning and the Role of 3D Printing in U.S. Security
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing is transforming drone manufacturing and how Chinese drone tariff planning is influencing the global drone industry.
AI-Assisted 3D Printing: Choosing the Right Material with ChatGPT
I found an interesting way to use ChatGPT to help me complete a 3D print project.
ESA’s Experiment Proves Feasibility of Metal 3D Printing in Weightless Conditions
There’s metal 3D printing taking place in space!
3D Systems Doubles Down on Dental Market with Comprehensive Technology Roadmap
3D Systems last week announced a comprehensive strategy for the dental market, and the implications are interesting.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Unleashed: Every Layer Counts
This week’s selection is “3D Printing Unleashed: Every Layer Counts” by Felipe Izquierdo.
JobOx to Automate 3D Printing on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini
A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.
Chip-Based 3D Printing: Volumetric Printing With No Moving Parts
Researchers have developed an entirely different form of 3D printing they call “chip-based”.
Modix Unveils MAMA-1700: A High Speed Large-Format Pellet 3D Printer
Modix announced a new, large-format pellet 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Plant Pot with Hidden Box
This week’s selection is the Plant Pot with Hidden Box by Factorian Designs.