The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.
Beware: Scammers Targeting the 3D Printing Community
Let’s talk about 3D printing scams.
Advancing Construction: PLA and Wood Fiber Composite for 3D Printed Concrete Molds
An interesting research paper proposes using 3D printed concrete molds made from PLA and wood fiber.
Xact Metal Expands Global Reach with Launch in Japan
Xact Metal has launched in Japan.
Book of the Week: THE 3D PRINTING ADVENTURE
This week’s selection is “THE 3D PRINTING ADVENTURE” by Hargurdeep Singh, Harman Jot, and Saba Ijaz.
Aurora Tech’s Innovative 3D Printer Price Tracking Website
A new desktop 3D printer price tracker has emerged.
Stratasys’ Strategic Alternatives: Exploring the Post-Merger Landscape
It seems the Stratasys takeover / merger saga has taken a turn.
Simplifying Powder Cleanup: Solukon’s SFM-PCU for Metal 3D Printing
Solukon announced an interesting powder collection unit.
Design of the Week: Wheelchair Defense Spikes
This week’s selection are the Wheelchair Defense Spikes by maker Ryan Beal.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing’s Role in Enhancing Comfortable Hearing Aids for Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore EssilorLuxottica's acquisition of Nuance Hearing and how 3D printing can be a valuable asset for product development.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 3
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 2
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test Creality’s latest extremely low cost 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3 SE.
Advancing Sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing
What makes additive manufacturing uniquely positioned to bring sustainability to industrial production.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
Eco-Friendly Innovation: Enzyme Discovery Offers Hope for PET Recycling
Researchers have found a way to decompose PET material.
voxeljet Initiates Review of Strategic Alternatives: What’s Next for the 3D Printing Company?
voxeljet announced a “Review of Strategic Alternatives”.
Meet Elena Lopez: A Trailblazer in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering
Nora Touré interviews Elena Lopez.
Unlocking the Power of Peptides: Rice’s Innovative Approach to Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Rice University's ongoing efforts to pioneer the use of self-assembling peptides as bioink for 3D printing.
Hardware Meets Software: Ulendo’s Approach to High-Speed 3D Printing
I had an interesting chat with Ulendo this week.
The Ukraine Conflict’s Ripple Effect on Additive Manufacturing
There’s a shift in manufacturing happening due to world events, but are we seeing a corresponding change in additive manufacturing?
Colorful and Durable: Carbon Introduces EPU 46 Resins
Carbon has been very quiet in recent years, but now they have announced a new set of flexible materials.
EPO Study Shows 3D Printing Patent Filing Skyrocketed in the Last Decade
A new report published by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that innovation in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has boomed in the past decade.
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
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
An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.
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
This week’s selection is “CAD Projects with Tinkercad” by Johannes Wild.
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
Slant 3D announced a way to integrate directly with Etsy.
Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 launched a new 3D scanner, the curiously named CR-Scan Ferret Pro.
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
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
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
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
Let’s take a look at the surprising large-scale 3D printer from Syndaver, Apogee.
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
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
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
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 announced “Series II”, a significant upgrade of their high speed multicolor 3D printing system.