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3D Printing’s Role in Custom-Fit Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Reduction

3D Printing’s Role in Custom-Fit Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Reduction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how companies in the medtech industry can leverage 3D printing to enhance customization and fit of hearing aids.

3D4Israel’s Grassroots Effort: Over 300 Volunteers 3D Printing Essential Adapters for IDF

3devo Unveils TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow: Next-Gen Filament Production Machines

3devo Unveils TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow: Next-Gen Filament Production Machines

3devo introduced two new advanced filament production machines, the TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow.

High-Quality 3D Printing with the LOOP PRO X+’s Innovative H-Bot Design

High-Quality 3D Printing with the LOOP PRO X+’s Innovative H-Bot Design

We had a look at Loop3D’s latest 3D professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+.

Book of the Week: Pencil Me In

Book of the Week: Pencil Me In

This week’s selection is “Pencil Me In: The Business Drawing Book for People Who Can't Draw” by Christina Wodtke.

Prusa Research Ventures into Advanced Resin 3D Printing with New SLX Printer

Prusa Research Ventures into Advanced Resin 3D Printing with New SLX Printer

We had a look a Prusa Research’s upcoming resin 3D printer, the SLX.

BigRep’s Bold Moves: Acquisition and Public Listing Signal Major Growth

Photocentric’s LC Titan: 3D Print Size, Speed, and Cost Redefined

Photocentric’s LC Titan: 3D Print Size, Speed, and Cost Redefined

Photocentric is definitely moving into the large-format 3D print space.

Design of the Week: Hazmat Collection

Design of the Week: Hazmat Collection

This week’s selection is the hazmat collection by SutoSuto.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 26, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 26, 2023

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

Interview with Christina Perla of MAKELAB

Interview with Christina Perla of MAKELAB

Christopher Lee and Charles R. Goulding sit down for an interview with Co-founder and CEO of MAEKLAB, Christina Perla.

A Glimpse into the Future of Rapid 3D Printing: xolo’s xube

A Glimpse into the Future of Rapid 3D Printing: xolo’s xube

We were finally able to witness volumetric 3D printing in person.

Sanjay Mortimer Foundation to Host RepRap Festival Following Charity Status Approval

Sanjay Mortimer Foundation to Host RepRap Festival Following Charity Status Approval

The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation announced that’s now an official charity.

AMAREA’s MMJ Technology: 3D Printing with Multi-Material Capability

AMAREA’s MMJ Technology: 3D Printing with Multi-Material Capability

AMAREA Technology has developed a powerful new 3D printing process they call Multi Material Jetting, or “MMJ”.

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the AnkerMake M5C concludes with a software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the AnkerMake M5C continues with a look at setup and operations.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 1

We were able to test an unusual 3D printer designed for ease of use, the AnkerMake M5C.

NATO’s Innovation Fund: Paving the Future with 3D Printing in Defense Startups

NATO’s Innovation Fund: Paving the Future with 3D Printing in Defense Startups

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss NATO's groundbreaking Innovation Fund which aims to propel defense startups.

Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer

Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer

Microfactory has developed a very unusual resin 3D printing system that should be completely safe for operators.

Tesla to Seek New Sand 3D Printing Partners Following GM’s Takeover of TEI

Tesla to Seek New Sand 3D Printing Partners Following GM’s Takeover of TEI

News from the automotive industry could trigger some interesting moves in sand 3D printing.

Piocreat’s Industrial 3D Printers: G12 and G40

Piocreat’s Industrial 3D Printers: G12 and G40

Did you know that Piocreat produces large-scale 3D printers?

The (metal) Die is (sand) Cast

The (metal) Die is (sand) Cast

Should binder jetting of sand molds for metal part casting be considered a type of metal 3D printing? And is it taking off?

3D Printing Industry Soap Opera

3D Printing Industry Soap Opera

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.

The FLOCKS Wobot: A Step Towards Greener Future with 3D Printed Wool Applications

WASP’s CEREBRO: A Universal Controller for Robotic 3D Printing Integration

WASP’s CEREBRO: A Universal Controller for Robotic 3D Printing Integration

We had a chat with the nice folks from WASP about their latest robotic 3D printing hardware.

D3: Large-Scale Ceramic 3D Printing with Advanced Inkjet Printhead Technology

D3: Large-Scale Ceramic 3D Printing with Advanced Inkjet Printhead Technology

D3 is a new company producing an unusual industrial ceramic 3D printer, the Lab II.

Book of the Week: My First Book About Engineering

Book of the Week: My First Book About Engineering

This week’s selection is “My First Book About Engineering” by Patricia J. Wynne, Donald M. Silver and Ariel Fleming.

Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms

Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms

We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.

The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population

The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population

As we age, our physical abilities and reaction times naturally decline, making driving a potentially dangerous task.

Introducing DF2: Raise3D’s Leap into Resin-Based 3D Printing

Introducing DF2: Raise3D’s Leap into Resin-Based 3D Printing

Raise3D made a surprise announcement: they have a new 3D printer with a completely different printing process.

Design of the Week: Sound Absorbing Facade

Design of the Week: Sound Absorbing Facade

This week’s selection is the Sound Absorbing Facade by David Fluß of TU Darmstadt.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 19, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 19, 2023

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

VanMoof’s Future with Lavoie: Harnessing 3D Printing for E-Bike Evolution

VanMoof’s Future with Lavoie: Harnessing 3D Printing for E-Bike Evolution

Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding discuss Lavoie's recent purchase of VanMoof and how 3D printing technology can drive customization and rapid innovation.

NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer

NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer

NinjaTek is up to something, but we’re not allowed to tell you about it.

Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry

Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry

A new research paper investigates the claim that some 3D printer companies have violated open source licenses.

Matter and Form Unveils ‘Three’: New Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner

Matter and Form Unveils ‘Three’: New Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner

Matter and Form have launched a new and powerful metrology-grade 3D scanner called “Three”.

Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?

Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?

Announced at Formnext 2023, Fuse Blast automates additive part cleaning and polishing, promising finished 3D-printed products in 15 minutes.

UltiMaker Announces Cura Support for MakerBot’s Method 3D Printers

UltiMaker Announces Cura Support for MakerBot’s Method 3D Printers

UltiMaker announced something quite intriguing: Cura support for MakerBot equipment.

3dk.berlin Introduces Garden Compostable 3D Printer Filament

3dk.berlin Introduces Garden Compostable 3D Printer Filament

3dk.berlin has developed a “garden compostable” 3D printer filament.

Create It REAL Unveils New Method for Continuous 3D Printing

Create It REAL Unveils New Method for Continuous 3D Printing

Create It REAL has developed an incredibly simple method of continuous 3D printing.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing 3D Printing for Cost-Efficient Innovation and Tax Incentives

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing 3D Printing for Cost-Efficient Innovation and Tax Incentives

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss energy-based Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives as a solutions for hospitals amid rising labor costs.

Stratasys Unveils the F3300: An All-New High-Speed FDM 3D Printer for Industry

Elegoo Enters Industrial Market with Launch of OrangeStorm Giga 3D Printer

Elegoo Enters Industrial Market with Launch of OrangeStorm Giga 3D Printer

Elegoo surprised everyone with their launch of a massive industrial 3D printer.

Cost-Effective and Speedy 3D Printing: Roboze’s Hypermelt Technology

Cost-Effective and Speedy 3D Printing: Roboze’s Hypermelt Technology

Roboze’s Hypermelt technology should open many doors for the Italian company.

Hexagon Introduces HxGN Additive Manufacturing Suite

Hexagon Introduces HxGN Additive Manufacturing Suite

Designed to support manufacturers’ adoption of AM on an industrial scale.

3D Printing in Agriculture: AGCO’s Rapid Prototyping and its Implications

3D Printing in Agriculture: AGCO’s Rapid Prototyping and its Implications

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the integration of 3D printing in agriculture continues to gain traction, enabling farmers to optimize production processes.

Formnext 2023 Recap: Trends and Observations from the World’s Premier 3D Printing Expo

Formnext 2023 Recap: Trends and Observations from the World’s Premier 3D Printing Expo

We’ve just returned from a busy week at Formnext 2023, and have plenty to say.

Sygnis Introduces DEPO: A Novel Process for 3D Printing Glassy Carbon

Sygnis Introduces DEPO: A Novel Process for 3D Printing Glassy Carbon

Sygnis has developed a new process to 3D print “glassy carbon” they call “DEPO”.

Exploring RLP’s Innovative Liquid 3D Printing Technology

Exploring RLP’s Innovative Liquid 3D Printing Technology

I had the chance to see RLP’s amazing liquid 3D prints.