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Rheinmetall Quickly Becomes a Defense Powerhouse

Rheinmetall Quickly Becomes a Defense Powerhouse

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing has helped to propel Rheinmetall from a middle-sized defense contractor to a leading global defense contractor.

The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed

The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed

Peopoly just announced an unbelievable high speed 3D printer, the Magneto X, which is shockingly different.

3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense

3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense

An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.

Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction

Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction

The construction industry has long heralded 3D printing as its next big innovation.

Book of the Week: CAD Projects with Tinkercad

Book of the Week: CAD Projects with Tinkercad

This week’s selection is “CAD Projects with Tinkercad” by Johannes Wild.

From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers

From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers

There’s an interesting implication from the achievement of high speed printing on the Prusa Mini.

Scaling Up on Etsy: Slant 3D’s Solution for Bursting Orders

Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers

Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World

Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World

This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 24, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 24, 2023

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

Integrating 3D Printing into Hot Tub Manufacturing: The Jacuzzi Legacy

Integrating 3D Printing into Hot Tub Manufacturing: The Jacuzzi Legacy

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the history of the Jacuzzi family and how 3D printing can be used for different aspects of hot tubs.

Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini

Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini

I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.

Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell

Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell

Meltio announced an interesting product that should make it easier to use their DED 3D printing technology.

Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing

Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing

I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.

Move Over SpaceX: Relativity Space Now the Largest Commercial Presence at NASA Stennis

Move Over SpaceX: Relativity Space Now the Largest Commercial Presence at NASA Stennis

Lease agreement on vertical test stand brings Relativty’s total footprint at the rocket propulsion test center to 300 acres.

Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro

Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro

Creality launched a new 3D scanner, the curiously named CR-Scan Ferret Pro.

Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing

Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing

A fascinating new research paper explores the complexities of 3D printing ceramic materials using the LPBF process.

Upgrade Alert: Prusa Mini 3D Printer Now Operates at Blazing Print Speeds

Upgrade Alert: Prusa Mini 3D Printer Now Operates at Blazing Print Speeds

Josef Prusa announced they’ve made their Mini 3D printer a whole lot faster.

How 3D Printing can Help Businesses Shut Down by the Hollywood Strikes

How 3D Printing can Help Businesses Shut Down by the Hollywood Strikes

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the ongoing Hollywood union strikes, the impacts on small businesses serving production studios and how 3D printing can be a solution.

The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features

The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features

Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.

Introducing the Syndaver Apogee: A Surprisingly Large-Scale 3D Printer

Introducing the Syndaver Apogee: A Surprisingly Large-Scale 3D Printer

Let’s take a look at the surprising large-scale 3D printer from Syndaver, Apogee.

Speculation on the Industrial 3D Printers Deployed in Ukraine

Speculation on the Industrial 3D Printers Deployed in Ukraine

The US has revealed it has provided Ukraine with some type of industrial 3D printers, but what does this mean?

Shunyu Liu Edges Towards Flawless Metal 3D Printed Parts

Shunyu Liu Edges Towards Flawless Metal 3D Printed Parts

The assistant professor of automotive engineering from Clemson University uses computer simulations and real-world tests to shape the future of metal manufacturing.

3D Printing’s Role in Revolutionizing the HVAC Industry Amid Rising Temperatures

3D Printing’s Role in Revolutionizing the HVAC Industry Amid Rising Temperatures

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how local and federal initiatives are driving air conditioning mandates while creating opportunities for the HVAC and 3D printing industry to innovate and adapt.

Making 3D Print Recycling Easier: A Proposal for Slicing Software Developers

Making 3D Print Recycling Easier: A Proposal for Slicing Software Developers

I’m increasingly disturbed by the pile of waste 3D prints I am generating, and I have an idea that might help recycle them.

Co Print’s ChromaPad: Multi-Color 3D Printing with 20 Filament Choices

Co Print’s ChromaPad: Multi-Color 3D Printing with 20 Filament Choices

Co Print announced “Series II”, a significant upgrade of their high speed multicolor 3D printing system.

Advancing Sustainability: Creating UV-Curable 3D Printer Resin from Foam

Book of the Week: The Mechanical Design Process

Book of the Week: The Mechanical Design Process

This week’s selection is “The Mechanical Design Process” by David G. Ullman.

Solving the Spare Parts Dilemma: Markforged’s Digital Source Solution

Solving the Spare Parts Dilemma: Markforged’s Digital Source Solution

Markforged announced an unusual new service called “Digital Source”.

Enhancing 3D Scanning with Artec Studio 18: What’s New and Improved?

Enhancing 3D Scanning with Artec Studio 18: What’s New and Improved?

Artec 3D unveiled the latest version of their powerful 3D scan software, Artec Studio 18.

Exploring EasyMFG: A Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturer’s Product Line

Exploring EasyMFG: A Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturer’s Product Line

I had a look at a 3D printer company I hadn’t previously encountered, EasyMFG.

Design of the Week: Filament Shelf Brackets

Design of the Week: Filament Shelf Brackets

This week’s selection are the Filament Shelf Brackets by freelance 3D designer Nick Meyer.

Trane Technologies Integrates 3D Printing in US Federal Heat Pump Initiative

Trane Technologies Integrates 3D Printing in US Federal Heat Pump Initiative

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US federal funding is fueling heat pump innovation, and how Trane, Texas A&M, and Purdue University are leading the way.

Defining ‘High-Speed’ Filament: Polymaker’s Innovative PolySonic Solution

Defining ‘High-Speed’ Filament: Polymaker’s Innovative PolySonic Solution

Polymaker announced a new series of high speed 3D print materials called “PolySonic”.

LEAP71: Exploring Computational Engineering in the 3D Space

LEAP71: Exploring Computational Engineering in the 3D Space

LEAP71 announced a deal with The Exploration Company, but what’s this all about?

Desktop Metal Merger Hangs in the Balance: Stratasys Shareholder Vote Approaches

Desktop Metal Merger Hangs in the Balance: Stratasys Shareholder Vote Approaches

There have been a number of important developments in the Stratasys acquisition saga this week. Let’s review what’s going on.

3D Printing’s Role in Advancing Defense Technology and Equipment

3D Printing’s Role in Advancing Defense Technology and Equipment

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi remark on Sweden's recent admittance into NATO and how 3D printing can be leveraged for the defense budget.

Working With 3D Printing? Here’s Why You Should Care More About Federal Policy

Working With 3D Printing? Here’s Why You Should Care More About Federal Policy

Additive Manufacturing Coalition and America Makes campaign for policy updates that recognize the importance of additive manufacturing in aerospace and defense.

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3

Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro continues with a look at Setup and Operations.

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1

We’ve been quite excited to test Anycubic’s latest high speed 3D printer, the Kobra 2 Pro.

The Role of 3D Printing in the Expansion of Medtech Devices

The Role of 3D Printing in the Expansion of Medtech Devices

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how private equity firms are acquiring physician medical practices and how integrating 3D printing technology can enhance patient care and operational efficiency.

Breaking News: Slant 3D Unveils Revolutionary $10/kg 3D Printer Filament Plan

Innovation Alert: 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer ‘5X’ Developed at IWK Institute

Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings

Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings has received a mighty investment that should lead to significant expansion for the construction 3D printing company.

DEEP “Emerges” from Stealth with WAAM 3D Printed Subsea Habitat

DEEP “Emerges” from Stealth with WAAM 3D Printed Subsea Habitat

The Sentinel will be globally classed by DNV as the first additively manufactured pressure hulls for human occupancy.

State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives

State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US states are bolstering new federal clean energy and chips incentives with incentives of their own.

Stratasys Rejects Revised Offer from 3D Systems

Stratasys Rejects Revised Offer from 3D Systems

It appears that Stratasys may have pulled the plug on the proposed merger with 3D Systems.

Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N

Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N

Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.

Nadav Goshen Steps Down as UltiMaker CEO, Michiel Alting von Geusau Assumes Role