Design of the Week: Slide Glide Cyclides
This week’s selection is the Slide Glide Cyclides by mathematician Henry Segerman.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies' robust economic performance in the third quarter.
Minerva: Valcun’s Journey in Developing Aluminum Wire 3D Printing
We caught up with Valcun, the makers of an incredible 3D printer that uses aluminum wire.
Thies Blends Traditional Fabric Dyeing with Modern 3D Printing Techniques
Thies is a company providing equipment for dyeing 3D prints, but with a big difference.
From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service
Protolabs has rebranded their manufacturing network, and there’s an interesting story behind the change.
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.
Seven Things to Know About High Speed 3D Printing
You’ve heard about “high speed 3D printing”, but what are the things you need to know about it?
FormFutura’s ReFill 2.0: Sustainable 3D Printing with Eco-Friendly Spooling System
FormFutura unveiled their new ReFill 2.0 spooling system.
Maple Glass Printing’s Maple 3: Commercial Glass 3D Printing
Glass 3D printing is now available to anyone from Maple Glass Printing.
“Pharmageddon” Opens Opportunities for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the ongoing turmoil in the pharmaceutical industry and how 3D printing can play a role.
The 100 3D Printer Unveils High-Speed Edition: Hitting New Speeds in DIY 3D Printing
There’s now a “high speed” version of The 100 3D printer.
Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution
A seemingly minor investment announcement might have big implications for additive manufacturing.
Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions
There are two very different news items from Ricoh.
How Metal AM is Bringing Space Closer Than Ever
Upcoming webinar illuminates how Velo3D’s technology is empowering aerospace players like Avio SPA.
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
A grassroots organization in Israel is 3D printing items for the IDF.
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
We had a look at Loop3D’s latest 3D professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+.
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
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
Lots of news from BigRep recently.
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
This week’s selection is the hazmat collection by SutoSuto.
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
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
We were finally able to witness volumetric 3D printing in person.
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 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
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
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
Our review of the AnkerMake M5C continues with a look at setup and operations.
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
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
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
News from the automotive industry could trigger some interesting moves in sand 3D printing.
Piocreat’s Industrial 3D Printers: G12 and G40
Did you know that Piocreat produces large-scale 3D printers?
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
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
The FLOCKS Wobot is a wool 3D printer.
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 is a new company producing an unusual industrial ceramic 3D printer, the Lab II.
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
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
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
Raise3D made a surprise announcement: they have a new 3D printer with a completely different printing process.
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
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
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 is up to something, but we’re not allowed to tell you about it.