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Strategies for Economical Filament Sourcing in 3D Printing Ventures

Design of the Week: Filament Winder

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

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

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.

Why No Desktop SLS Printers Yet? Unraveling the Cost and Complexity

Why No Desktop SLS Printers Yet? Unraveling the Cost and Complexity

We have consumer-level filament and resin 3D printers, why don’t we have consumer SLS 3D printers?

Optical Innovation: How ‘Flat Lenses’ Could Redefine 3D Scanning Technology

Optical Innovation: How ‘Flat Lenses’ Could Redefine 3D Scanning Technology

There could be a significant shift in how 3D scanners work in the near future.

BrightMarker: The Invisible Tracking Solution for 3D Printed Objects

BrightMarker: The Invisible Tracking Solution for 3D Printed Objects

A new technique might make it possible to more easily track 3D printed objects.

From Cobots to Humanoids: The Evolution of Robots in Warehouses

From Cobots to Humanoids: The Evolution of Robots in Warehouses

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the increase and integration of humanoid robots in manufacturing and warehouses.

4 3D Printing Applications for the Automotive Aftermarket

4 3D Printing Applications for the Automotive Aftermarket

From custom cup holders to spare parts, additive manufacturing is changing the aftermarket for car parts.

Cubee’s Innovative Twist: Introducing the First ‘Record Label’ for 3D Designers

Cubee’s Innovative Twist: Introducing the First ‘Record Label’ for 3D Designers

I’m reading an unusual press release from Cubee where they announce the first “Record Label” for 3D Designers.

Unlocking Enterprise Potential: Xometry’s New Cloud Collaboration Tool

Unlocking Enterprise Potential: Xometry’s New Cloud Collaboration Tool

Xometry announced a new cloud feature for their manufacturing service.

Planificación quirúrgica digital: una entrevista con el cofundador y CEO de TECHFIT, Mauricio Toro

Planificación quirúrgica digital: una entrevista con el cofundador y CEO de TECHFIT, Mauricio Toro

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe tienen una conversación interesante con Mauricio Toro, cofundador y director ejecutivo de TECHFIT.

Digital Surgery Planning: An Interview with TECHFIT’s Co-founder and CEO Mauricio Toro

Digital Surgery Planning: An Interview with TECHFIT’s Co-founder and CEO Mauricio Toro

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe have an engaging conversation with Mauricio Toro, co-founder and CEO of TECHFIT.

Hands On with CSM’s Image to 3D Service

Hands On with CSM’s Image to 3D Service

Today we’re looking at CSM’s AI image to 3D service.

Terminology Turmoil: FDM, FFF, MEX, and the Quest for Accuracy

Taste the Future: 3D Printed Vegan Seafood Developed

Taste the Future: 3D Printed Vegan Seafood Developed

You’ve heard about 3D printed steaks. How about 3D printed seafood?

Researchers Demonstrate Melt-Spinning AM System for Tubular Scaffolds

Researchers Demonstrate Melt-Spinning AM System for Tubular Scaffolds

The study led by MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine at Maastricht University presented a rotating four axis extrusion system for diamond and rectangular pore designs.

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.