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LOTMAXX Unveils Hybrid High-Speed 3D Printer with Laser Engraving Capability

LOTMAXX Unveils Hybrid High-Speed 3D Printer with Laser Engraving Capability

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

AIM3D and Create it REAL Partner on Voxelfill Strategy for Stronger Parts

AIM3D and Create it REAL Partner on Voxelfill Strategy for Stronger Parts

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

AM Industry Leaders Discuss Caution and Optimism in 3D Printing

AM Industry Leaders Discuss Caution and Optimism in 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover the most recent AM Investment Strategies Roundtable discussion.

The Hylo and Basis: AON3D’s Game-Changing Printer and Software Combo

The Hylo and Basis: AON3D’s Game-Changing Printer and Software Combo

AON3D announced an intriguing new 3D printer that’s driven by a new AI-powered software system.

UV Resistant TEPU 50A: Inkbit’s Material for Outdoor Applications

UV Resistant TEPU 50A: Inkbit’s Material for Outdoor Applications

Inkbit announced a new material, and I think this is quite a bit more important than you might realize.

Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit

Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit

Formlabs announced a new element to their SLS 3D printing ecosystem: Fuse Blast.

Book of the Week: Perfecting Your Prints

Book of the Week: Perfecting Your Prints

This week’s selection is “Perfecting Your Prints: Mastering Post-Processing and Finishing Techniques for Exceptional 3D Prints” by Barrett Williams.

Nexa3D Set to Acquire Essentium, Expanding Its Reach in 3D Printing Technologies

Nexa3D Set to Acquire Essentium, Expanding Its Reach in 3D Printing Technologies

There’s big news in the corporate world: Nexa3D announced plans to acquire Essentium.

EOS’s Newest Metal 3D Printer: M 300-4 with Powerful Copper Printing Capabilities

Size Meets Heat: Ignite’s Huge Build Volume for Large High-Temp Prints

Size Meets Heat: Ignite’s Huge Build Volume for Large High-Temp Prints

miniFactory announced a new and powerful high temperature 3D printer, the Ignite.

Design of the Week: Toothbrush Holder Insert

Design of the Week: Toothbrush Holder Insert

This week’s selection is the Toothbrush Holder Insert by Printables contributor DireLlama.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 5, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 5, 2023

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

3D Printing and Drones: How FAA’s Licensing Decision Opens New Avenues

3D Printing and Drones: How FAA’s Licensing Decision Opens New Avenues

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss companies that were recently granted licenses to operate unmanned aircraft for long distances and the associated 3D printing applications.

Formnext 2023: Gearing Up for the World’s Premier 3D Printing Event

Project R3D Announces Swift Deliveries of the Talos Printer Series

Project R3D Announces Swift Deliveries of the Talos Printer Series

We’ve received a lot more information about Project R3D’s Talos high speed 3D printers. The Chicago-based company first announced the Talos series only a few weeks ago in early September. Now…

Inside Axtra3D’s New HQ: Merging Innovation with Customer Experience

This is What 3D Printing for Production Looks Like at BMW

This is What 3D Printing for Production Looks Like at BMW

A German auto plant 3D prints sand cores for light metal casting, integrating additive manufacturing into engine production line.

Rethinking Construction: The Potential of Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings

Rethinking Construction: The Potential of Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings

I’ve been thinking about a new concept for designing 3D printed buildings that just might change the way we work and live quite a bit.

The Rise of 3MF: Is It Truly the Future of 3D Printing Formats?

The Rise of 3MF: Is It Truly the Future of 3D Printing Formats?

3MF is the 3D printing format of the future, but how widespread is its use these days?

3D Printed Metal vs. CNC Milling: A Surprising Strength Analysis

3D Printed Metal vs. CNC Milling: A Surprising Strength Analysis

A very surprising analysis of 3D printed metal versus CNC milling has been completed.

BASF Reports Separate 3D Printing Business Results

BASF Reports Separate 3D Printing Business Results

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss BASF's disclosure of strong sales results for it 3D printing business unit, Forward AM.

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review at the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer continues with a look at setup and operations.

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 1

Raise3D has produced several notable professional 3D printers, and we’ve been able to do extensive testing on their Pro3 Plus model.

MX3D Bridge Removed After Two-Year Permit Expires

MX3D Bridge Removed After Two-Year Permit Expires

It will be moved from Amsterdam to a new location for continued research on WAAM capabilities.

3D Printing Drives MagCAD’s Rise as a Key Player in the Cycling Sector

3D Printing Drives MagCAD’s Rise as a Key Player in the Cycling Sector

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the MagCAD 3DPRINTUK partnership.

Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation

Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation

A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.

Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Pioneer Anisoprint Moves Headquarters to China

Innovative 3D Printed Bio-Implants: A New Approach Using the Eye

Innovative 3D Printed Bio-Implants: A New Approach Using the Eye

Researchers have developed a highly unusual 3D printed solution for bio-implants.

Book of the Week: Painting Wargaming Figures

Book of the Week: Painting Wargaming Figures

This week’s selection is “Painting Wargaming Figures” by Javier Gomez Valero.

Aerosint Acquired Once Again: Schaeffler Group Takes the Helm

Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round

Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round

Seurat Technologies announced a truly massive funding raise from a set of very intriguing investors.

Nano Dimension Expands its Footprint in Precision 3D Printing with New Models

Nano Dimension Expands its Footprint in Precision 3D Printing with New Models

Nano Dimension announced three new micro 3D printers to add to their Fabrica line.

Design of the Week: Reaction Jewelry Collection

Design of the Week: Reaction Jewelry Collection

This week’s selection is the Reaction Jewelry collection from Nervous System.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 29, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 29, 2023

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

Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy

Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy

Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi examine the captivating origin story of the Air Jordan shoe and Nike's implementation of 3D printing in recent years.

From Rumors to Reality: SPEE3D’s Role in Ukraine’s 3D Printing Strategy

From Rumors to Reality: SPEE3D’s Role in Ukraine’s 3D Printing Strategy

We now know a lot more about the mysterious 3D printers supplied to Ukraine.

Essentium’s Annual Survey Sheds Light on Contract Manufacturing in 3D Printing

Essentium’s Annual Survey Sheds Light on Contract Manufacturing in 3D Printing

Essentium released additional findings from their annual additive manufacturing manufacturing survey.

Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist

Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist

Ai Build announced they’ve received a significant investment, and there’s an interesting twist to the story.

It’s Official, AI Simulation is Here! What Does it Promise?

It’s Official, AI Simulation is Here! What Does it Promise?

First impressions of SimScale’s AI-based physics prediction technology.

Fraunhofer ICT Develops Advanced Foaming Filament Technology for 3D Printing

Fraunhofer ICT Develops Advanced Foaming Filament Technology for 3D Printing

Fraunhofer ICT has developed a versatile printable filament approach that can “foam” in controllable ways.

3D Systems Announces Major Restructuring: What’s the Implication?

3D Systems Announces Major Restructuring: What’s the Implication?

3D Systems announced a major “restructuring” initiative, but what could this mean?

Sygnis and the Breakthrough in Ceramic 3D Printing for Energy

Sygnis and the Breakthrough in Ceramic 3D Printing for Energy

Sygnis has participated in a breakthrough energy project with a new ceramic 3D printing solution.

Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry

Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.

Prusa Research’s Design Contest Reveals Potential for 3D Printed Spare Parts

Prusa Research’s Design Contest Reveals Potential for 3D Printed Spare Parts

Prusa Research just concluded a design contest and there’s a surprising outcome.

Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing

Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing

A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.

British Museum to 3D Scan Entire Collection

British Museum to 3D Scan Entire Collection

The British Museum announced an incredible project: they are digitizing their entire collection.

3D Systems’ Technology Enables Ground-Breaking Cranial Surgeries

3D Systems’ Technology Enables Ground-Breaking Cranial Surgeries

The cranial implants, produced on the company's EXT 220 MED extrusion platform using Evonik's VESTAKEEP i4 3DF PEEK material, have been successfully used at the University Hospital Basel, in Switzerland, and…

Germany’s Edge: 3D Printing in Rail and Defense Sectors

Germany’s Edge: 3D Printing in Rail and Defense Sectors

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing technology and new policies can address recent economic concerns in Germany.

Eradicating Microplastics: ORNL’s Solution to the Plastics Recycling Dilemma

Eradicating Microplastics: ORNL’s Solution to the Plastics Recycling Dilemma

There has been an incredibly important development in the field of plastics recycling.