IKEA’s Big Bet: Opening New US Stores to Meet Growing Demand
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider IKEA's expansion plans as a way to increase their use of 3D printing.
Co Print’s Chromapad: High Speed Multicolor 3D Printing
We had a chat with the folks from Co Print to find out the latest on their interesting 3D printer accessories. Co Print is an Istanbul-based company thatās been around for…
Unmasking Nano Dimension’s Latest Press Release: The Push to Acquire Stratasys
Nano Dimension issued an extraordinarily aggressive press release regarding their latest proposal to take over Stratasys.
SUN METALON’s Innovative Metal 3D Printing Process Attracts $2M Investment and Toyota Collaboration
SUN METALON announced new funding and a new partnership.
ASTM Releases AM In-Situ Technology Readiness Report
Including comprehensive landscape assessments, detailed workshop analyses, targeted expert interviews, and more.
How 3D Printing Adds a New Dimension to Men’s Sheds
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growing usage of 3D printing at Men's Sheds.
Pantheon HS3 High Speed Printing Update: New Features, New Lower Price
Pantheon has been making big strides forward with their incredible high-speed carbon fiber 3D printer, the HS3.
Custom-Fit Healing: Advancements in Wound Dressings through 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new way to use 3D printing for wound dressings.
Streamlining Medical Implant Development: New Alliance Revolutionizes 3D Printing
A new alliance of providers could provide an easier way to develop and produce 3D printed medical implants.
Book of the Week: Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your First 3D Printer
This weekās selection is āEverything You Need to Know About Buying Your First 3D Printerā by Y. S. Parham.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
Modix’s Intriguing Strategy: Connecting with 3D Printer Buyers Through Customization
Modix has developed an intriguing strategy to connect with 3D printer buyers.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
Thereās a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
Design of the Week: Divje Babe Bone Flute
This weekās selection is the detailed reconstruction of the Divje Babe Bone Flute by Matt Gilbert.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 11, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Streamlining Manufacturing with Cobots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest 3D printing could greatly aid the progress of cobots.
Further Thoughts on Anycubic’s High Speed Kobra 2 3D Printer
I had some further thoughts on Anycubicās latest FFF 3D printer, the Kobra 2.
Resin 3D Printing Hack: How to Recycle Dirty IPA
There is an incredibly simple way to recycle dirty IPA from resin 3D printing.
6 Decision Points That Determine Your Metal Additive Manufacturing Strategy
How Sun Tzuās advice helps drive success in metal 3D printing for production applications.
Explore Large Scale 3D Scanning with 3DMakerPro’s Lynx Handheld Scanner
In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D scanning, 3DMakerPro has made another significant stride forward with the launch of their Lynx handheld 3D scanner.Ā
Prusa Research Issues First Sustainability Report
Prusa Research has issued its first ever sustainability report.
International Plastics Conference: How a Global Treaty Could Impact 3D Printing
There may be significant changes in the way polymers are made and used in future 3D printing systems.
Zortrax’s ESA Project: Exploring the Power of 4D Printing
Zortrax recently completed a project for ESA that involved significant use of 4D printing.
Pickleball Goes High-Tech: 3D Printing Takes the Sport to New Heights
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see a future for 3D printing in the growing sport of Pickleball.
The Future of 3D Design: Exploring an AI-Driven Workflow for Physical Product Creation
A Reddit contributor described an astonishing 3D print workflow that just might become a normal approach in the future.
From Polymer to Metal: Aniwaa’s Chart Reveals the Diverse World of 3D Printing
Aniwaa has produced a massively comprehensive chart of known 3D print processes and providers.
UltiMaker Software Integration: Unraveling the Future of their Combined Environments
Iāve been wondering how UltiMaker will tie together their software environments, which could be quite interesting.
Fortify Raises $12.5 million in Funding
From investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and RTX Ventures.
The Rise of 3D Printing in Dental Practices: Enhancing Efficiency and Lowering Costs
Charles R. Goulding & Melanie McIntyre look at the increasing use of 3D printing in the dental industry.
Introducing PrintStation MK2: A Safer Approach to Resin 3D Printing
A new furniture option is set to shake up the resin 3D printer world.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call ā3DGPTā, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
Efficiency Revolution: HP’s Proposed Robotic Assist Solution for MJF Production
HP seems to be developing a robotic assist solution for their MJF 3D printing systems.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge
This weekās selection is ā3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge: 7 Days To Your First 3D Printā by Benjamin Spahic.
Precise Drug Dosage Control: The Power of 3D Printed Pill Geometries
Researchers develop a novel approach to control drug release through complex 3D printed geometry.
Titanium Alloy Breakthrough: Making New Alloys with Additive Manufacturing
Thereās a new titanium coming for additive manufacturing, and maybe much more.
Eliminating Ringing in 3D Prints: Ulendo’s Innovative Software Solution
We had a chat with the nice folks from Ulendo.
Design of the Week: Pool Noodle Sword Handle
This weekās selection is the Pool Noodle Sword Handle by Martin Kozak.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 4, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How 3D Printing and Extended Reality are Changing The Face of Education
The education industry has experienced remarkable transformations in recent years, driven by the relentless advancement of technology.
The Battle for Stratasys: 3D Systems Proposes Acquisition Amidst Merger Talks
As if the Stratasys takeover situation wasnāt already complex, another player has entered the game: 3D Systems.
Marketiger: The Unconventional Path to Success in Full Color 3D Printing Services
Marketiger is an Eindhoven-based 3D print service thatās taking an unusual path to generate business.
Meet the High Flow Revo Hot End: E3D’s Solution for Faster, More Reliable 3D Printing
E3D finally released their high-flow Revo hot end the other week, and it should make life easier for certain types of 3D printers.
Strategizing 3D Printing Event ROI: AM Marketing Budgets and Exhibits
Strategies for when, where, and how to exhibit 3D printing for manufacturers.
Questions About NIR Multi-Material Resin 3D PrintingĀ
Researchers have developed an unusual approach for enabling multi-material resin 3D printing.
Stratasys and Desktop Metal’s Defense Strategy Against Nano Dimension’s Takeover Bids
There have been a series of important developments in the ongoing Stratasys – Nano Dimension battle.
polySpectra’s Unique 3D Printer Resin Chemistry
Polyspectra offers a unique 3D printer resin chemistry, unlike anything else weāve seen.
Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabsā Innovative Automation Ecosystem
We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company's latest advances.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, concludes with a look at software print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2.