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Design of the Week: 3D Printed Concept Slide

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Concept Slide

This week’s selection is the “ROOTS” concept slide by Kitty Shukman.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 30, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 30, 2023

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

How Top F1 Teams Use 3D Printing for Rapid Prototypes

How Top F1 Teams Use 3D Printing for Rapid Prototypes

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the increasing use of 3D printing technology in the F1 world.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 3

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 3

Our review of the Kingroon KP3S Pro S1 concludes with print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 2

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 2

Our review of the Kingroon KP3S Pro S1 continues with setup & calibration, operations and software.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 1

Hands On With The Kingroon KP3S Pro S1, Part 1

We recently got our hands on Kingroon's latest 3D printer, the KP3S Pro S1, and we were eager to see what this new 3D printer had to offer.

With History-Based Modeling, Shapr3D Checks Off Another Box

With History-Based Modeling, Shapr3D Checks Off Another Box

Hungarian CAD company is completing its comparison to market leaders.

Inkjet 4D Print: The Future of Self-Folding 3D Objects?

Inkjet 4D Print: The Future of Self-Folding 3D Objects?

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a way to 2D print 3D objects.

Essentium and 3D-Fuel Announce Unique Materials Partnership

Essentium and 3D-Fuel Announce Unique Materials Partnership

Essentium announced a comprehensive partnership with 3D-Fuel.

The Curved Advantage: 3D Printed Electronics for Space Applications

The Curved Advantage: 3D Printed Electronics for Space Applications

NASA announced a successful test of 3D printed electronics in space.

Meet Dr. Mayra Vasques: Innovating Dentistry with 3D Technologies

Sustainable Architecture: 3D Printing with Plant-Embedded Soil

Sustainable Architecture: 3D Printing with Plant-Embedded Soil

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine some interesting developments in 3D printing at the University of Virginia.

The 3D Printer Race to the Bottom Becomes The Professional Squeeze

The 3D Printer Race to the Bottom Becomes The Professional Squeeze

The race to the bottom is over, and there will be considerable movement in the 3D printer market in coming years.

The EinScan H2: Shining 3D’s Advanced 3D Scanner with Enhanced Color Accuracy

Streamlining Metal 3D Printing: Solukon and Reichenbacher Hamuel’s Innovative Collaboration

Streamlining Metal 3D Printing: Solukon and Reichenbacher Hamuel’s Innovative Collaboration

A new partnership has resulted in a significant optimization of powder-based 3D printing.

Diablo Eccentrica Leverages Titanium 3D Printing for Gorgeous Lamborghini Restomod

Diablo Eccentrica Leverages Titanium 3D Printing for Gorgeous Lamborghini Restomod

Ensuring superior lightness, greater rigidity, and a more precise build as well as integrated parts.

The Wind Power Pioneer Revolutionizing Offshore Turbines in Denmark

The Wind Power Pioneer Revolutionizing Offshore Turbines in Denmark

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe Denmark to be a pioneer in extensive use of 3D printing for sustainable energy generation.

Embrace the Freedom: Unlocking the Full Potential of 3D Printing

Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe

Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe

Phase3D has developed a sophisticated real-time quality control system for powder-based 3D printers they call “Fringe”.

EOS North America Launches ‘Can I 3D Print This?’ Service

EOS North America Launches ‘Can I 3D Print This?’ Service

EOS North America announced today a new service called “Can I 3D Print This?”

Book of the Week: 400 CAD Exercises

Book of the Week: 400 CAD Exercises

This week’s selection is “400 CAD Exercises” by Sachidanand Jha.

Analyzing the Proposed Stratasys-3D Systems Merger: Winners and Losers

Analyzing the Proposed Stratasys-3D Systems Merger: Winners and Losers

It’s increasingly looking like Stratasys could accept 3D Systems’ takeover offer. What could this mean if they accept?

Is There Still a Place for Big-Time 3D Print Trade Shows?

Is There Still a Place for Big-Time 3D Print Trade Shows?

Is there a future for big-time 3D print exhibitions and trade shows?

Unlocking the Potential of 3D Printing with HP’s Applications Approach

Unlocking the Potential of 3D Printing with HP’s Applications Approach

HP has been quite busy developing applications for their 3D print technology, a different strategy than most manufacturers.

Design of the Week: Bowden Tube Cap

Design of the Week: Bowden Tube Cap

This week’s selection is the Bowden Tube Cap by Printables contributor WaltzingKea.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 23, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 23, 2023

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

How 3D Printing Propelled Medical Device Giants Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences, Stryker, and Medtronic

How 3D Printing Propelled Medical Device Giants Boston Scientific, Edwards Lifesciences, Stryker, and Medtronic

Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabala look at how four medtech companies leveraged 3D printing to recover after the pandemic.

Hands On With The Mintion Beagle 2 3D Printer Camera

Hands On With The Mintion Beagle 2 3D Printer Camera

We have been testing the Mintion Beagle V2 Camera for 3D printing, and discovered it’s far more than just a camera.

Researchers Uncover Remarkable Metal Crack-Sealing Ability

Researchers Uncover Remarkable Metal Crack-Sealing Ability

Researchers have discovered a way to provoke metals to automatically heal cracks.

Batch.Works: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing through 3D Printing?

Batch.Works: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing through 3D Printing?

We were directed to check out Batch.Works, a startup company leveraging 3D printing to achieve sustainability.

What Can AI Really Do for 3D Printing?

What Can AI Really Do for 3D Printing?

An in-depth look at how ChatGPT and other LLMs are impacting the additive manufacturing landscape.

3D Scanner Selection: Nine Essential Questions to Consider

3D Scanner Selection: Nine Essential Questions to Consider

So you want to buy a 3D scanner? These are the nine questions you should be asking.

Intelligent Data-driven Solutions for Additive Manufacturing: Sigma Additive Solutions’ Print Rite Software

Essentium’s Research Reveals 3D Printer Manufacturers’ Missed Opportunity

Essentium’s Research Reveals 3D Printer Manufacturers’ Missed Opportunity

New research from Essentium points out a key marketing strategy that most 3D printer manufacturers are not using.

Swati Suman: Empowering Education and Skill Development in Additive Manufacturing

Swati Suman: Empowering Education and Skill Development in Additive Manufacturing

Swati Suman is a dedicated professional with a passion for education, skill development, and social impact.

The Future of HVAC: How 3D Printing is Transforming the Industry

The Future of HVAC: How 3D Printing is Transforming the Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several recent 3D printed innovations in the HVAC industry.

Sygnis Secures License for L-FDM: 3D Printing with Liquid Additives

Sygnis Secures License for L-FDM: 3D Printing with Liquid Additives

Sygnis has obtained a license to commercialize the L-FDM 3D printing process.

Incus and ESA Collaborate for Lunar 3D Printing: Recycling Scrap Metal for Moon Base

Incus and ESA Collaborate for Lunar 3D Printing: Recycling Scrap Metal for Moon Base

Incus has completed a project that verified the possibility of 3D printing metal objects from scraps on the Moon.

How Future 3D Printers Could Speed Up Rapid Prototyping

How Future 3D Printers Could Speed Up Rapid Prototyping

New research has identified an incredible approach for ensuring print quality for rapid prototyping.

Apple and Honor to Use Metal 3D Printing for Production of Next Gen Devices

Apple and Honor to Use Metal 3D Printing for Production of Next Gen Devices

Both will be produced in China and both will use Chinese metal 3D printing technology. What are the implications of this new trend?

Running towards Innovation: Bjørn Gulden and Adidas’ 3D Printing Strategy

Running towards Innovation: Bjørn Gulden and Adidas’ 3D Printing Strategy

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that the new CEO of Adidas should increase that company's already notable use of 3D printing.

3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers

3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers

Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week let’s go further ahead.

Has 3D Systems Taken the Lead in the Stratasys Takeover War? 

Has 3D Systems Taken the Lead in the Stratasys Takeover War? 

As much as we’d like to write about something else, there have been yet more significant developments in the Stratasys takeover saga.

The Power of Construction 3D Printing: Two Trailblazing Projects Showcase Its Potential

The Power of Construction 3D Printing: Two Trailblazing Projects Showcase Its Potential

Construction 3D printing is growing, and two recent projects indicate where the technology could be headed.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Product Designers

Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Product Designers

This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Product Designers: Innovative Strategies Using Additive Manufacturing” by Jennifer Loy, James Novak and Olaf Diegel.

6th annual 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign Launched

6th annual 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign Launched

Once again, the folks at IC3D Printers have launched their annual “3D Printed Toys for Tots” campaign.

Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties

Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties

A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.

The Struggle for Stratasys: Five Possible Outcomes

The Struggle for Stratasys: Five Possible Outcomes

What are the possible outcomes of the ongoing struggle for Stratasys?

Design of the Week: Zaisanamynodon Fossil

Design of the Week: Zaisanamynodon Fossil

This week’s selection is the Zaisanamynodon fossil print by the Western Science Center.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 16, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 16, 2023

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