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
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
A ruling in the US Supreme Court involved 3D printing.
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
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
Protolabs announced a very significant expansion.
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
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
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?
Should you upgrade your desktop 3D printer?
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
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
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
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
SPEE3D has demonstrated their AM capability in war — almost.
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
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
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
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?
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
Prusa Research has launched their “club” feature on Printables.
Perspectivas sobre bioimpressão 3D:conversa com uma pesquisadora brasileira
Andressa Bonafe e Charles Goulding entrevistam um pesquisador líder para aprender mais sobre o estado da bioimpressão.
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?
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?
Another day, another misuse of the term “FDM”.
Anisotropic Strength Achieved: Plasma Nozzle Promises to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A unique plasma nozzle could revolutionize FFF 3D printing.
Aurora Labs Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Aurora Labs has received a useful certification.
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
What happens when 3D printer manufacturers catch on to the subscription craze?
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)
NerfStudio is going to change many things in the 3D world.
Book of the Week: Business and Emerging Technologies
This week’s selection is “Business and Emerging Technologies” by George Baffour.
Prusa Research’s MMU3 Now Shipping: Better than the MMU2S?
Prusa Research is now shipping their MMU3 unit, and has provided more details on including interesting upgrades and firmware changes.
Stratasys Takeover Update: Nano Dimension Withdraws Offer, 3D Systems in the Lead
The end of the Stratasys takeover saga appears to be near.
Caribou3D Shutting Down: A Look at the Changing 3D Printer Market
Caribou appears to be shutting down.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hungarian CAD company is completing its comparison to market leaders.
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 announced a comprehensive partnership with 3D-Fuel.
The Curved Advantage: 3D Printed Electronics for Space Applications
NASA announced a successful test of 3D printed electronics in space.