Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 3, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Johnson Screens: 120 Years Strong, Now Embracing 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe admire Johnson Screens' willingness to rethink fabrication and experiment with additive manufacturing.
Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 2
Our look at the Anycubic Wash & Cure Max concludes with a look at operations, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Wash & Cure Max, Part 1
We’ve been testing the unusual Wash & Cure Max post processing system from Anycubic.
Breaking News: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Next-Gen Watch Casings
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the latest rumors of Apple apparently using metal 3D printing.
Metal Powders for 3D Printing: An Engineer’s Guide
What you need to know when selecting, storing and using metal powders for additive manufacturing applications.
High-Speed 3D Printing On the Rise: Who’s Joining the Fast Lane?
Which desktop 3D printer companies have entered the high speed 3D printing race?
Thought 3D’s Study Sheds Light on the Science of Drying Nylon Filament
Thought 3D has published a very interesting study on drying nylon filament.
Introducing the M5C: AnkerMake’s Affordable High-Speed 3D Printer
Ankermake released the M5C, a variant of their popular M5 3D printer.
Beyond Moore’s Law: The Rise of Chiplets in the Tech Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott explore how additive manufacturing can improve the process of fabricating chips.
Introducing Meltio Space: The Slicing Software Powering Meltio’s Robotic Metal 3D Printing
Meltio has released a unique slicing system for its 3D printer.
Driving Innovation: 3D Scanning’s Impact on Automotive Upgrades
One of the key applications for 3D scanning is automotive repair and enhancement.
Micro 3D Printing Meets Dentistry: BMF’s Technology Reshapes Dental Veneer Manufacturing
BMF announced a very unusual new application for their micro 3D printer: dental veneers.
Human Tissue 3D Printing Inches Forward at University of Sydney
Using 3D photolithographic printing to create a complex environment for assembling tissue that mimics the architecture of an organ.
TransDigm Can Take Aerospace 3D Printing to New Heights
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss aerospace industry giant TransDigm and how 3D printing can positively impact the business after a recent acquisition.
Hands On With The 3DMakerpro Seal 3D Scanner, Part 3
Our look at the Seal and Seal Lite 3D scanners from 3DMakerPro concludes with Software, Scan Results and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The 3DMakerpro Seal 3D Scanner, Part 2
Our review of 3DMakerPro’s Seal and Seal Lite 3D scanners continues with a look at operations, both desktop and mobile.
Hands On With The 3DMakerpro3DMakerpro Seal 3D Scanner, Part 1
We had the opportunity to check out 3DMakerPro’s latest 3D scanners, the Seal and Seal Lite.
Book of the Week: Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies
This week’s selection is “Mergers & Acquisitions For Dummies” by Bill Snow.
Sensors and AI: The Next Frontier in Enhancing 3D Printing Technology
I’ve thinking a lot lately about sensors on 3D printers.
Stratasys Calls Extraordinary Meeting: What are the Implications?
Stratasys has called an Extraordinary Meeting of its shareholders, but what does that mean?
MX3D Introduces Enormous Robotic 3D Metal Printing Machine
MX3D announced today a new large robotic system for 3D printing metal parts.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Airless Bicycle Tire
This week’s selection is the 3D Airless Bicycle Tire by designer Brendan Carberry.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 27, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ibon Iribar de Cemex Ventures habla sobre la impresión 3D en la industria de la construcción
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe hablan con Ibon Iribar sobre avances y applicaciones de la impresión 3D en el area de construcción en Cemex.
Cemex Ventures’ Ibon Iribar Discusses 3D Printing in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.
Automate Your Prusa: Meet JobOx – The Mini-Factory for 3D Printing
Want to transform your Prusa 3D printer into a mini-factory? Enter “JobOx”.
From Italy to Everywhere: Roboze’s Reseller Network Expands Worldwide
Roboze announced yet more resellers for their products, illustrating the critical importance of resellers to manufacturers.
From Frankfurt to Austin: Formnext’s Transcontinental Journey to the USA
Formnext is coming up soon, and it’s not where you might think it is located.
Do Consumers Care About 3D-Printed Products?
Markforged survey looks at the average American’s attitude toward additive manufacturing.
Yale’s Funbotics Camp: How Creality is Contributing to 3D Printing Training
Creality recently concluded its sponsorship of Yale University's first Funbotics Camp.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
Flush of Innovation: 3D Printed Material Creates Self-Cleaning Toilets
Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printed material that is incredibly slippery, ideal for toilets.
Journey into Additive Manufacturing: A Conversation with Miaomiao Zhao
Nora Touré interviews Miaomiao Zhao.
Feel the Future: 3D Printing Paving the Way for Tactile Robots
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore examples of 3D printing techniques used to improve robotic systems.
Upgrade Your IKEA Experience with New Assistive 3D Prints from Enable 3D and Uppgradera
Enable 3D and Uppgradera have released a new set of assistive 3D prints designed for IKEA products.
Neuralangelo: NVIDIA’s New Open Source AI Tool Redefines 3D Surface Reconstruction
NVIDIA has released new open source code for Neurangelo, a powerful AI-based 3D tool.
End of an Era? Microsoft Finally Pulls the Plug on the Kinect’s Rollercoaster Journey
Microsoft announced they are finally, probably, almost certainly, discontinuing the venerable Kinect.
Coherent Develops Advanced Ceramic AM Technology
For high-performance thermal management applications, including for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment.
Manufacturing Supercycle Unleashed: How Foreign Investments and Legislative Acts Are Redefining US Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential for additive manufacturing's role in a manufacturing renaissance.
Creality’s New Release: Ender-3 V3 SE – The Future of Simplified 3D Printing?
Creality just rolled out their new Ender-3 V3 SE, promising an easier 3D printing experience for novices.
3D Printing Giants’ Merger Faces US DOJ Antitrust Examination
The US Department of Justice is looking into Stratasys’ merger activities.
Cargill’s Revolutionary Approach: 3D Printing Plant-Based Foods for a Growing World
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at companies like Cargill and other startups taking on 3D printed plant protein.
Book of the Week: Starting an Etsy Business for Dummies
This week’s selection is “Starting an Etsy Business for Dummies” by Kate Shoup and Kate Gatski.
Unintended Printathon: Bambu Lab’s Cloud Mishap Spurs Debate
Something crazy happened to the Bambu Lab community, and it’s causing a controversy.
Beyond Hardware: The Crucial Role of Software in Micro 3D Printing
While we spend much time contemplating the hardware of 3D printing, the software is just as important.
Strategies for Economical Filament Sourcing in 3D Printing Ventures
Are there options for lowering the cost of filament?
Design of the Week: Filament Winder
This week’s selection is the Filament umspulen by Thingiverse contributor Georg Wittschier
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 20, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Inspiring the Future: Watsco’s Vision at Maker Faire Miami
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reflect on Maker Faire 2023, hosted by Watsco in Miami, Florida.