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The Future of Grocery Shopping: Hands-Free, Human-Free Checkout Experience

The Future of Grocery Shopping: Hands-Free, Human-Free Checkout Experience

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss supermarkets embracing automation technologies, such as contactless pickup.

From Large to Ultra Large: SLM Solutions Acquires Adira AddCreative

From Large to Ultra Large: SLM Solutions Acquires Adira AddCreative

SLM Solutions made an interesting move this past week, acquiring a very large system for their equipment catalog.

Chitosan Revolution: How Insects Could Reshape the Future of 3D Printing

Boston Micro Fabrication Accelerates with Recent Investment and Innovations

Book of the Week: Emerging Technologies Word Search

Book of the Week: Emerging Technologies Word Search

This week’s selection is “Emerging Technologies Word Search” by HecTech Silverstone.

Unlocking MSLA’s Secrets: 3 Core Concepts for Better Resin 3D Prints

Unlocking MSLA’s Secrets: 3 Core Concepts for Better Resin 3D Prints

Resin 3D printing is quite challenging, but three concepts truly helped me understand how the process really works and made my printing more reliable.

Silence Speaks: Stratasys Takeover Saga Enters Stealth Mode

Silence Speaks: Stratasys Takeover Saga Enters Stealth Mode

It’s been a week and the Stratasys takeover news has been noticeably quiet. What does this mean?

Design of the Week: Foldable Hanger

Design of the Week: Foldable Hanger

This week’s selection is the Foldable Hanger by Printables contributor wuguigui.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 13, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 13, 2023

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

Record Excavator Sales Reflect Construction Boom: Implications for 3D Printing

Record Excavator Sales Reflect Construction Boom: Implications for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increasing use of construction 3D printers.

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 3

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 3

Our hands-on review of the Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro concludes with a look at its specialized software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 2

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro, Part 2

Our hands-on review of the Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro continues with a look at operational procedures and capabilities.

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer Pro 4, Part 1

Hands On With The Flashforge Adventurer Pro 4, Part 1

We’ve been testing the new Flashforge Adventurer 4 Pro for the past few weeks, and here’s what we found.

How To Be a Successful Additive Manufacturing Machine Shop

How To Be a Successful Additive Manufacturing Machine Shop

i3DMFG CEO shares insights on what it takes to succeed as a manufacturer in metal 3D printing.

Could Resin 3D Printers Face Future Bans? Safety Concerns Arise

Could Resin 3D Printers Face Future Bans? Safety Concerns Arise

Could desktop resin 3D printers be banned in the near future?

A Safer Path to 3D Printing: New Research Signals Non-Toxic Resin Possibility

A Safer Path to 3D Printing: New Research Signals Non-Toxic Resin Possibility

Could there be a path to truly safe, non-toxic 3D printer resin? New research indicates this could be the case.

Ghost Guns and 3D Printing: US Supreme Court Sets Precedent in Recent Ruling

AnkerMake M5: The AI-Powered 3D Printer that Caught Gaining Attention

AnkerMake M5: The AI-Powered 3D Printer that Caught Gaining Attention

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have a look at the AnkerMake 5 3D printer.

Question of the Week: Printing Large Outdoor Sculptures

Question of the Week: Printing Large Outdoor Sculptures

This week’s question is how one can 3D print large outdoor sculptures.

Protolabs Powers Up: Unveiling Massive Expansion to Fuel DMLS 3D Printing Growth

Breaking Barriers: EOS Unveils AM Turnkey Service to Streamline 3D Printing Launch

Breaking Barriers: EOS Unveils AM Turnkey Service to Streamline 3D Printing Launch

EOS announced a rather unusual service they call “AM Turnkey” for industrial clients.

AMGTA Demonstrates Sustainability of Metal Binder Jetting

AMGTA Demonstrates Sustainability of Metal Binder Jetting

Research from Yale School of the Environment shows reduction in GHG over traditional metal casting methods.

Fashioning Sustainability: ROOTS 3D-Printed Footwear Fuses Artistry and Eco-Consciousness

Fashioning Sustainability: ROOTS 3D-Printed Footwear Fuses Artistry and Eco-Consciousness

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed design that was inspired by nature.

Upgrading Your Desktop 3D Printer: Is It Time for an Update?

Introducing CSM: AI-Powered 2D Images to 3D Models

Introducing CSM: AI-Powered 2D Images to 3D Models

There’s a new and powerful AI-based 3D model generator, CSM.

DLR’s ‘3D-LoCoS’ Project: Innovating Low Cost Space Components through 3D Printing

DLR’s ‘3D-LoCoS’ Project: Innovating Low Cost Space Components through 3D Printing

The German Institute of Materials Research at DLR has been working on ways to 3D print space propulsion systems.

Book of the Week: OpenSCAD For Beginners

Book of the Week: OpenSCAD For Beginners

This week’s selection is “OpenSCAD For Beginners: Step-By-Step Tips & Tricks To Mastering OpenSCAD” by Dessie Dr Brooks.

Hands on with Imagine 3D

Hands on with Imagine 3D

Today we’re taking a look at Luma AI’s Imagine 3D, a text-to-3D service.

3D Printing for the Frontline: SPEE3D’s Breakthrough Military Demonstration

Xometry Survey Reveals Medical Device Manufacturers Embrace Reshoring

Xometry Survey Reveals Medical Device Manufacturers Embrace Reshoring

Xometry released a survey with a rather incredible finding about offshoring.

Design of the Week: Robot Gripper

Design of the Week: Robot Gripper

This week’s selection is the electronics-free robot gripper by researchers at the University of California San Diego.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 6, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 6, 2023

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

When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Rocket Pioneers Revolutionizing Space

When the Heavens Went on Sale: The Rocket Pioneers Revolutionizing Space

Charles R. Goulding looks at a new book detailing the history of new aerospace companies that heavily use 3D printing.

Stratasys Takeover Saga: The Final Verdict Revealed Today?

Stratasys Takeover Saga: The Final Verdict Revealed Today?

Today is the date when the outcome of the Stratasys takeover saga could be determined.

Monetize Your 3D Designs: Exploring Prusa’s New Printables Clubs

Monetize Your 3D Designs: Exploring Prusa’s New Printables Clubs

Prusa Research has launched their “club” feature on Printables.

Perspectivas sobre bioimpressĂŁo 3D:conversa com uma pesquisadora brasileira

Perspectivas sobre bioimpressĂŁo 3D:conversa com uma pesquisadora brasileira

Andressa Bonafe e Charles Goulding entrevistam um pesquisador lĂ­der para aprender mais sobre o estado da bioimpressĂŁo.

Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with a Brazilian Researcher

Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with a Brazilian Researcher

Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding interview a leading researcher to learn more about the state of bioprinting.

What Will the 3D Printing Industry Look Like in Ten Years?

What Will the 3D Printing Industry Look Like in Ten Years?

Consolidation, innovation and the drive toward production-ready additive manufacturing could bring another order-of-magnitude change in the industry over the next decade.

FDM or FFF: What’s the Right Term for 3D Printing?

FDM or FFF: What’s the Right Term for 3D Printing?

Another day, another misuse of the term “FDM”.

Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing

Aurora Labs Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification

3D Printing Picnic Paraphernalia: Fun and Functional Outdoor Solutions

3D Printing Picnic Paraphernalia: Fun and Functional Outdoor Solutions

 Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi will be 3D printing ahead of their picnics this summer.

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing on the Horizon: Could Mineral Plastics Be the Answer?

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing on the Horizon: Could Mineral Plastics Be the Answer?

New research shows a potential path to significantly reduce petrochemical-based plastic use, possibly including in 3D printing.

Revolutionizing Orthodontics: How 3D Printing Achieves True Success

Revolutionizing Orthodontics: How 3D Printing Achieves True Success

We all hope for the success of 3D print technology, but what does that success actually look like?

Rethinking Management: Embracing an Additive Approach to Employee Growth

Rethinking Management: Embracing an Additive Approach to Employee Growth

Modern organizations focus on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maximizing an individual's short-term output.

BASF’s CARA and UC San Diego 3D Print Monolithic Soft Robotic Devices

BASF’s CARA and UC San Diego 3D Print Monolithic Soft Robotic Devices

Using a FFF 3D printer embedded with fluidic control circuits, and UltraFuse TPU.

From Wedding Drones to War Drones: Ukraine’s Unconventional 3D Printing Pivot

From Wedding Drones to War Drones: Ukraine’s Unconventional 3D Printing Pivot

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printer applications shift in times of war.

From Software to Hardware: Will 3D Printer Manufacturers Embrace Subscriptions?

From Software to Hardware: Will 3D Printer Manufacturers Embrace Subscriptions?

What happens when 3D printer manufacturers catch on to the subscription craze?

VHAM: Advancing Volumetric 3D Printing for Larger Object Production

VHAM: Advancing Volumetric 3D Printing for Larger Object Production

A new approach to volumetric 3D printing, VHAM, enables production of larger objects.

NerfStudio: Game-Changing Software for 3D Capture with Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF)