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Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.

Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer

Lotus and Carbon Collaborate on 3D Printed Headrest for the Experimental Theory 1 Supercar

Lotus and Carbon Collaborate on 3D Printed Headrest for the Experimental Theory 1 Supercar

Carbon worked with Lotus to create a unique 3D printed headrest on their new supercar, the Theory 1.

Walmart Expansion Involves One of the Largest 3D printed Concrete Structures in the US

Walmart Expansion Involves One of the Largest 3D printed Concrete Structures in the US

Alquist 3D uses concrete printing to produce 8,000sqft addition to Athens, TN store.

Prusa Research Releases Firmware Updates for 7-Year-Old 3D Printers

Prusa Research Releases Firmware Updates for 7-Year-Old 3D Printers

Prusa Research made a seemingly innocent announcement of a firmware upgrade, but thereā€™s a lot more to the story.

Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions

Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions

Huge news from Mosaic Manufacturing: theyā€™ve raised a massive CAD$28M (US$20M) from investors.

Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material

Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material

News from E3D and Bambu Lab: theyā€™ve collaborated on a new high performance hot end, the E3D x DiamondBack, and thereā€™s a new material to print with it.

Inside Boschā€™s Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge

Inside Boschā€™s Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look into Bosch's acquisition of Johnson Controls' HVAC business and how it not only strengthens its market position but also sets the stage for revolutionary…

Creality Delays K2 3D Printer Shipments

Creality Delays K2 3D Printer Shipments

Creality is delaying the deliveries of their latest flagship 3D printer, the K2.

Altron 3D Printer by Divide By Zero: Indiaā€™s First Fully Automatic FFF Device

nTop Partners with NVIDIA to Integrate GPU-Powered Design in Additive Manufacturing

Design Studios Create 3D Printing Biiocomposite Made From Lobster Shells

Design Studios Create 3D Printing Biiocomposite Made From Lobster Shells

Lobster shells are the latest biomaterial made into 3D printing consumables.

Redefining Innovation: How 3D Printing is Shaping Singaporeā€™s Future

Redefining Innovation: How 3D Printing is Shaping Singaporeā€™s Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Singapore is spearheading the global 3D printing revolution, with groundbreaking innovations spanning from culinary creations to biomedical discoveries.

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Researchers have identified an effective way to ā€œironā€ non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.

SpaceX Secures Velo3D Technology Rights: A Strategic Lifeline or Temporary Solution?

Stratasys Announces Huge $50M Stock Buy-back Plan

Stratasys Announces Huge $50M Stock Buy-back Plan

Stratasys announced a curious program to repurchase their own shares.

Comfort and Productivity: The Rising Demand for Ergonomic Office Furniture

Comfort and Productivity: The Rising Demand for Ergonomic Office Furniture

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover the surging demand for office chairs and furniture, driven by remote work trends and the integration of 3D printing technology.

Prusa Research Launches Resin Color Mixing Kit and Secures UL 2904 Certification for MK4S

Prusa Research Launches Resin Color Mixing Kit and Secures UL 2904 Certification for MK4S

Prusa Research made two important announcements late last week, one involving resin coloring, and the other a critical certification.

Filkemp Launches High Performance Sustainable PLN Filament for Makers

Filkemp Launches High Performance Sustainable PLN Filament for Makers

Filkemp introduced a new line of sustainable PLA filament products targeted at makers.

New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible

New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible

Researchers have proposed a method of 3D printing high temperature PEEK material using DLP technology.

Design of the Week: Worldā€™s Largest Benchy

Design of the Week: Worldā€™s Largest Benchy

This weekā€™s selection is the Worldā€™s Largest Benchy by Emily the Engineer.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 15, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 15, 2024

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

Unveiling the Aston Martin Valiant Coupe: A US$2.5 Million Marvel of Engineering

Unveiling the Aston Martin Valiant Coupe: A US$2.5 Million Marvel of Engineering

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Aston Martin's latest Valiant coupe, showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, is setting new standards in luxury and performance with its twin-turbo…

Xolo Unveils XubeĀ² Volumetric 3D Printer with Enhanced Resolution and Material Flexibility

Hands On With The SUNLU FC01 Filament Connector

Hands On With The SUNLU FC01 Filament Connector

We tested the new FC01 Filament Connector from SUNLU.

Velo3Dā€™s Valuation Crashes to $5M as Company Moves to OTCQX Market

Materialise and Stratasys Announce New Software Tool for Investment Casting

Materialise and Stratasys Announce New Software Tool for Investment Casting

Stratasys Neo Build Processor for Investment Casting developed for Stratasys Neo 450 and Neo 800 SLA 3D printers.

Helio Additive Partners with MOCOM to Enhance Large-Scale 3D Printing Efficiency

Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro

Ulendo Launches Heat Compensation Add-In for Dyndrite LPBF Pro

Ulendo announced an entirely new capability for their advanced 3D print optimization software tools.

Markforged Implements 10-to-1 Reverse Stock Split to Avoid NYSE Delisting

H&S Gears Up for the Future with $100 Million Investment and 3D Printing Innovations

H&S Gears Up for the Future with $100 Million Investment and 3D Printing Innovations

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Horsburgh and Scott's transformative $100 million investment and explore the exciting future of 3D printing in industrial gear manufacturing.

Formnext vs. Rapid+TCT: The Battle for North Americaā€™s 3D Print Trade Show Dominance

Formnext vs. Rapid+TCT: The Battle for North Americaā€™s 3D Print Trade Show Dominance

Thereā€™s a showdown coming between the biggest 3D print trade shows in North America.

New MVAM Technology Uses Microwaves to Overcome Volumetric 3D Printing Limitations

New MVAM Technology Uses Microwaves to Overcome Volumetric 3D Printing Limitations

Researchers have developed a novel method of volumetric 3D printing using microwaves that could speed up resin 3D printing considerably.

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.

3D Printing Public Art from Urban Waste

3D Printing Public Art from Urban Waste

Italian companies R3direct and WASP 3D print massive equine monument using post-consumer plastic.

Experience Custom Comfort: 3D-Printed Frames Now at Nebraska Furniture Mart

Experience Custom Comfort: 3D-Printed Frames Now at Nebraska Furniture Mart

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Nebraska Furniture Mart's new optical center, featuring the innovative Yuniku Design Center, is revolutionizing the eyewear industry with custom 3D-printed glasses frames.

Is iFast3D Legit? Warning Signs of Possible Scam in 3D Model Marketplace

Is iFast3D Legit? Warning Signs of Possible Scam in 3D Model Marketplace

Iā€™m looking at a new 3D model repository, iFast3D, and have some questions.

DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

DOJ Seeks 3D Printing Industry’s Help in Stopping Illicit Use

The US Department of Justice announced a program attempting to curb the use of machine gun conversion devices, which could involve 3D printers. ā€œMCDsā€ are the issue here. Deputy Attorney General…

Greg Mark and David Benhaim Set to Reveal Mystery 3D Printed Innovation at Backflip, AI

Scanning Success: The Innovations Driving 3D Technology Forward

Scanning Success: The Innovations Driving 3D Technology Forward

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how 3D scanning technology is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to entertainment, offering precise digital replicas that enhance efficiency and innovation.

Tullomer Filament: Stronger and Lighter than Steel for Advanced 3D Printing

Spider II: Artec 3Dā€™s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

Spider II: Artec 3Dā€™s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures

Artec 3D released a new handheld 3D scanner, the Spider II. The Spider II succeeds the Space Spider, as the new device includes several major performance enhancements. The accuracy of the…

Axtra3D’s Lumia X1 and HPS Technology Gain Traction with Protolabs Partnership

Design of the Week: Spice Rack Pullout

Design of the Week: Spice Rack Pullout

This weekā€™s selection is the Spice Rack Pullout with Metal Rods by Printables contributor SpongyBob.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 8, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 8, 2024

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

EPA’s US$4.3 Billion Boost: Pioneering Pollution Reduction Across America

EPA’s US$4.3 Billion Boost: Pioneering Pollution Reduction Across America

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the EPA's US$4.3 billion funding initiative is transforming pollution reduction efforts across multiple industries in the United States.

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read…

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, software and operations. This is part two of a three part series, please…

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1

Elegoo provided us with their latest resin 3D printer, the Saturn 4 Ultra, and we gave it an extensive test. This is part one of a three part series, please read…

3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives

3D Printing Techniques Join Wood and Metal Without Adhesives

Ultrasonic joining and AddJoining processes affix materials directly onto wood surfaces.