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Monumental Revolutionizes Construction with Brick-Laying ‘3D Printer’ Technology

Monumental Revolutionizes Construction with Brick-Laying ‘3D Printer’ Technology

A company’s new construction device makes me wonder how we should define a 3D printer.

Exploring Zaxe’s Latest 3D Printers: the X3 and Z3S

Exploring Zaxe’s Latest 3D Printers: the X3 and Z3S

Istanbul-based Zaxe produces two interesting professional 3D printers.

What are the Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing Today?

What are the Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing Today?

Clinging to outdated ideas about additive manufacturing puts you behind. Here are 5 3D printing myths worth busting.

Authentise Announces Trio of Partnerships to Innovate Additive Manufacturing Workflows

Authentise Announces Trio of Partnerships to Innovate Additive Manufacturing Workflows

Interesting news from Authentise today regarding three separate partnerships.

Innovative Research Offers Hope for Recycling 3D Printing Materials

Innovative Research Offers Hope for Recycling 3D Printing Materials

There’s been another development in the science of recycling polymers that could affect 3D printing.

Exploring HP’s Strategic Focus on 3D Printing Applications

Pioneering 3D Printing at Saint-Gobain

Pioneering 3D Printing at Saint-Gobain

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Saint-Gobain's proactive approach to 3D printing integration.

Enhance Resin 3D Print Quality: Discover the Mini Heater

Enhance Resin 3D Print Quality: Discover the Mini Heater

In my quest to find the most unusual 3D printing accessories, I found an interesting heating unit.

NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation in 3D Printed Habitat

NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation in 3D Printed Habitat

NASA announced a new call for volunteers to live in a 3D printed Mars habitat.

Chameleon-Inspired Breakthrough: Researchers Develop Multicolor Resin 3D Printing Method

AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot for AM to be Integrated into EOS Printers

AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot for AM to be Integrated into EOS Printers

The software from 1000 Kelvin promises to increase productivity and accelerate engineering speed.

Florida Building Tomorrow Today: The Shift from Wood to 3D Printed Homes in Hurricane Zones

Florida Building Tomorrow Today: The Shift from Wood to 3D Printed Homes in Hurricane Zones

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the ongoing construction of wood homes in hurricane prone coastal areas and the advantage of 3D printed homes.

Sora: How OpenAI’s Latest Innovation Could Transform 3D Design and Printing

Sora: How OpenAI’s Latest Innovation Could Transform 3D Design and Printing

OpenAI announced something quite startling last week, and it has significant long-term implications for 3D printing and design.

BlazeCut’s T Series: Cleaner, Safer Fire Suppression for Enclosed 3D Printers

Ultra-Precise 3D Printing: Exploring Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Line for Microscopic Parts

Ultra-Precise 3D Printing: Exploring Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Line for Microscopic Parts

There’s a reason the word “nano” appears in Nano Dimension’s company name.

Book of the Week: Diamond Age

Book of the Week: Diamond Age

This week’s selection is “Diamond Age” by Science Fiction author Neal Stephenson.

Phrozen Sonic Mighty Revo: 3D Printing with Advanced Features and Enhanced Safety

Phrozen Sonic Mighty Revo: 3D Printing with Advanced Features and Enhanced Safety

Phrozen is about to release a new resin 3D printer, the Phrozen Sonic Mighty 14K Revo.

Still Waiting for UltiMaker’s New 3D Printer

Still Waiting for UltiMaker’s New 3D Printer

UltiMaker released a new 3D printer about a year ago, the S7. But where's the successor device?

Enhancing Precision in 3D Printing: A Look at Dyze Design’s Sensor Innovations

Design of the Week: Croc Toes

Design of the Week: Croc Toes

This week’s selection are the Croc Toes by Cults contributor HBRDL.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 18, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 18, 2024

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

How 3D Printing Innovation Benefits from Physician Practice Consolidations Despite FTC Scrutiny

How 3D Printing Innovation Benefits from Physician Practice Consolidations Despite FTC Scrutiny

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the FTC's investigation into Welsh Carson and the importance of 3D printing's value-add as a resource.

3D Printer Safety: ‘The Cloud’ Offers Innovative Fire Extinguishing Solution

3D Printer Safety: ‘The Cloud’ Offers Innovative Fire Extinguishing Solution

I’m looking at “The Cloud” a “Personal Printer Sentry” for fire control.

Beyond CAD: ChatGPT’s Experiment Paves the Way for AI-Designed 3D Parts

Beyond CAD: ChatGPT’s Experiment Paves the Way for AI-Designed 3D Parts

Can you design any 3D printable part using ChatGPT? That’s the claim of a new experiment.

Introducing the QD330: Afinia’s Latest 3D Printer Tailored for the Education Sector

What Are My Options For Full-Color 3D Printing?

What Are My Options For Full-Color 3D Printing?

A brief look at the available methods, materials and machines for multicolor 3D printing.

3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers

3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers

This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.

Deep Learning Paves the Way for On-Demand Metamaterial Designs in 3D Printing

Deep Learning Paves the Way for On-Demand Metamaterial Designs in 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a powerful method to use AI to generate metamaterial designs that could be 3D printed.

Innovative 3D Bioprinting Technique Paves Way for Engineering Human Cartilage

Innovative 3D Bioprinting Technique Paves Way for Engineering Human Cartilage

Researchers have used 3D print technology in an innovative manner to enable human cartilage tissue engineering.

Emily the Engineer: Inspiring a New Generation in 3D Printing and STEM

Emily the Engineer: Inspiring a New Generation in 3D Printing and STEM

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss TikTok sensation Emily Yarid, known as Emily the Engineer, and the intersection of creativity and engineering.

From Prototype to Product: The Launch of Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Basketball

Ice 3D Printing: A Cool New Approach to Developing Artificial Blood Vessels for Organ Bioprinting

Ice 3D Printing: A Cool New Approach to Developing Artificial Blood Vessels for Organ Bioprinting

Researchers have developed a unique way to use “ice 3D printing” to help produce artificial human organs.

Siemens Energy Hits 3D Printing Milestone: 1000th Guide Vane for Steam Turbines Produced

Siemens Energy Hits 3D Printing Milestone: 1000th Guide Vane for Steam Turbines Produced

A small milestone in additive manufacturing was achieved by Siemens Energy this week.

The Core Polymer AM Market Generates $5.6 billion Yearly

The Core Polymer AM Market Generates $5.6 billion Yearly

VoxelMatters’ new report confirms forecasts, as combined hardware, materials and service revenues are now expected to top $45 billion yearly by 2032.

3D Printing’s Pivotal Role in Strengthening National Defense

3D Printing’s Pivotal Role in Strengthening National Defense

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss the US Department of Defense's strategic integration of 3D printing.

Austrian House Fire Sparks Debate: Did a 3D Printer Cause the Blaze?

Austrian House Fire Sparks Debate: Did a 3D Printer Cause the Blaze?

A house fire in Austria is rumored to be caused by a 3D printer fire.

3DPrinterOS and Polymaker Forge Strategic Deal to Offer Significant Material Discounts

Phrozen Unveils Pricing for the New Arco 3D Printer: Lower than Bambu Lab

Phrozen Unveils Pricing for the New Arco 3D Printer: Lower than Bambu Lab

Phrozen has unveiled more details about the pricing of their upcoming Arco FFF 3D printer.

Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing

Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing

This week’s selection is “Smart Manufacturing: The Lean Six Sigma Way” by Anthony Tarantino.

Bambu Lab Implements Firmware Safety Measures Amid A1 3D Printer Recall

Bambu Lab Implements Firmware Safety Measures Amid A1 3D Printer Recall

There’s been a very interesting development in Bambu Lab’s A1 recall process.

John Walker: The Entrepreneur Who Brought CAD to Desktops and Enabled 3D Printing’s Rise

Meltio Partners with One Off Robotics to Launch New Metal 3D Printing Cell with Enhanced Capabilities

Meltio Partners with One Off Robotics to Launch New Metal 3D Printing Cell with Enhanced Capabilities

Meltio announced an interesting partnership to produce a new robotic metal 3D printing “cell”.

Design of the Week: Planet Mars Tactile Model

Design of the Week: Planet Mars Tactile Model

This week’s selection is the Planet Mars Tactile Model by the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Valencia.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 11, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 11, 2024

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

Top 3D Printing Predictions for 2024

Top 3D Printing Predictions for 2024

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what trends we might see in the world of 3D printing in 2024.

Prusa Research Launches MK3S+ Upgrade Kit: Bridging the Gap to MK4 Technology

Prusa Research Launches MK3S+ Upgrade Kit: Bridging the Gap to MK4 Technology

Prusa Research is now shipping an upgrade kit for their popular MK3S+ 3D printers.

Revolutionary Enzyme-Based PLA Recycling Method Discovered, Transforming 3D Print Waste Management

Revolutionary Enzyme-Based PLA Recycling Method Discovered, Transforming 3D Print Waste Management

A surprise breakthrough could enable easy recycling of PLA, the most common 3D printable material.

Eco-Friendly Construction Printing Advances with New Nanocellulose Material

Eco-Friendly Construction Printing Advances with New Nanocellulose Material

Researchers have developed a new eco-friendly material that might be useful for construction 3D printing.

What are the Most Popular CAD Programs?

Steakholder Foods Strikes Deal to Bring 3D Printed Meat to Market with Wyler Farms

Steakholder Foods Strikes Deal to Bring 3D Printed Meat to Market with Wyler Farms

Steakholder Foods announced a large deal to commercialize their 3D printed meat products.