Unpacking the Price Tag: Why Some 3D Printers Are More Expensive
I’m reading a thread on the cost of LulzBot 3D printers, and there are several interesting insights to be found.
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
Stratasys Makes a Strategic Move Towards Continuous Carbon Fiber Printing
What are the implications of Stratasys’ recent acquisition of Arevo’s technology?
GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment
Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.
Pre-Sliced Files for Resin 3D Printers: Convenience or Compromise?
Do pre-sliced 3D models make sense?
Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts
A breakthrough in corrosion prevention has been made by metal 3D printing researchers.
Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality
Divide By Zero Technologies has introduced an “auto-switchover” technology in their latest 3D printer, apparently the world’s first.
Suffolk Technologies and Innovation in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the construction industry is about to be disrupted.
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material
Researchers have made a 3D printing material that is entirely made from recycled wood, but there are some significant issues.
Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder
Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but there’s more to the story.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
Researchers 3D Print Hyper-Realistic Organ Models
The Nottingham Trent University researchers created the heart and lung models that can beat, bleed, and breathe like real organs to help surgeons train.
Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.
ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.
Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing
Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.
VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing
VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.
Book of the Week: Photogrammetry Fundamentals
This week’s selection is “Photogrammetry Fundamentals: The Ultimate Survival Guide” by ARCHIV3D.
Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production
I’m looking at a new manufacturing process called “RIM” that makes use of 3D printing.
AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing
AMPOWER has issued a new version of their famous metal 3D print technology vendor chart.
Roboze Increases Customer Engagement with New Milan Office
Roboze has opened a new office.
Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card
This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology
Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.
AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing
AM Technologies announced a desktop vapor smoothing unit.
Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process
There’s a new metal 3D printing process coming from Fluent Metal.
What are the Most Popular 3D Printing Technologies?
Although there are many niche additive technologies, ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 provides a basic classification for the 7 most common types of 3D printing.
Master Resin 3D Printing with J3D-Tech’s Comprehensive Guide: A Must-Read for Operators
Resin 3D printing can initially be quite challenging, but there’s a resource that can help.
Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production
A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.
ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software
ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock's recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
MorphoScope’s Extensive Digital Library of 3D Natural History Models
Researchers have published an immense online library of natural history 3D models for download.
Leap71 Lands Milestone Aerospace Deal to Elevate Computational Engineering
Leap71 has secured a major deal to provide their computational engineering services to the aerospace industry.
Stratasys To Test Materials on the Lunar Surface in 2025
Stratasys announced a deal to send their 3D prints to the lunar surface.
HP and DyeMansion Formalize Strategic Collaboration
Focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, and eco-friendly additive manufacturing solutions.
From Blueprint to Build: QXO’s Visionary Approach with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Brad Jacobs' new venture and how 3D printing can be used in the modernization of the construction supply sector.
Introducing RepRapMicron: The Open Source 3D Printer Targeting Sub-Micron Precision
RepRap is developing a new 3D printer concept: RepRapMicron.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute
Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.
Book of the Week: Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces
This week’s selection is “Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces” by John Willis andSandeep Dogra.
The LulzBot Print Farm: A Turnkey Solution for High-Volume 3D Printing
FAME 3D has introduced a 3D printing factory array system, called “LulzBot Print Farm”.
Polystruder Unveils GR PRO: AI-Powered Plastic Shredding
I’m looking at a pair of new plastic shredders from Polystruder.
Overcoming the Challenges: The Road Ahead for 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has looked different in recent years due to demands for sustainability and innovation. 3D printing has been a catalyst for this change in construction, but it is relatively…
Design of the Week: Calilantern
This week’s selection is the Calilantern by Vector 3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 10, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ancient Glassmaking Artform Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Finnish artist Sini Majuri's seamless blend of traditional glassblowing with modern techniques.
Printing a Future of Inclusion: How Wi3DP’s Manifesto is Reshaping Additive Manufacturing
In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), a dynamic movement is growing, and it's not just about the latest technology or groundbreaking material.
Microplastics Detected in Human Placentas: Sustainable 3D Printing Materials Required
The microplastics problem is far worse than anyone suspected.
Exploring the FX10: Markforged’s Latest Advanced 3D Printer
We had a look at Markforged’s latest 3D printer, the FX10.
Stratasys Releases New GrabCAD Packages for Additive Manufacturing
GrabCAD Streamline Pro and a new version of GrabCAD Print Pro for PolyJet aim to increase hardware usage.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 3
Our test of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.