3D Printing Blog

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

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

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

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

The FLOCKS Wobot is a wool 3D printer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stratasys unveiled a new FDM 3D printer targeted at industrial buyers.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing Technologies” by Ian Gibson.

There’s been a breakthrough in controlling the microstructures of metal 3D printed parts.

Evolve Additive Solutions made a couple of interesting announcements this week.

AMT announced a very unusual smoothing system that fits on a desktop.

This week’s selection is the amazing life size body print made by Matty Benedetto.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe have a conversation with Sarah Jordan, co-founder of the revolutionary Skuld LLC.

Stability AI has introduced a new method of generating 3D models using AI.

3DOS has signed an agreement to help build a 3D printing ecosystem in Japan.

Artec 3D announced a new small-format 3D scanner, the Artec Micro II.

Study shows additive manufacturing yields lower CO2 emissions and reduced waste.

Our look at the Method X 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the Method X 3D printer continues with more on operations.

Our look at the Method X 3D printer continues with setup, calibration and operations.

We’ve been testing a Method X 3D printer in our lab and it’s time to tell you what we found.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the current surge of labor strikes and explore how 3D printing could help companies manage rising labor costs during negotiations.

There is an interesting trend occurring in the 3D printing market recently, all caused by Bambu Lab.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a 3D printed ceramic solar reactor core.

LOTMAXX announced a new high speed desktop FFF 3D printer with a difference: it also includes a powerful laser.

Via the SlicEx slicing software and an integrated plugin for ExAM printers.