Book of the Week: Mastering Fusion 360
This week’s selection is “Mastering Fusion 360: 28 Step-By-Step Projects for Beginners in 3D Printing, Prototyping, and Making” by Jake O Sugden an d Joshua Manley.
Decisive Day for 3D Printing Giants: Nano Dimension’s Takeover Fate Hangs in the Balance
Today is the day the outcome of the Nano Dimension takeover bid should be resolved.
From Concorde to Hypersonic: How AM Helps Change Our Future
Velo3D published a video that exemplifies the ways 3D printing is changing the world.
The Rise of Lithoz: Innovative Ceramic 3D Printing
Lithoz seems to be on a roll, expanding in several directions.
Design of the Week: Print-in-Place Vise Grips
This week’s selection are the 3D printed Vise Grips by Adam Cook.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 25, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.
New Metal 3D Printing Technique: Strengthening Parts with a Bimetallic Radial Approach
New research has developed an unusual and inexpensive way to dramatically strengthen metal 3D prints using a bimetallic radial approach.
Exploring BigRep’s Large Format Fleet Management Solutions
I learned about BigRep's fleet management solution.
Dentsply Sirona: Innovating Dental Solutions with Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe the depth of potential in dental 3D printing.
Nobel-Prize-Winning Chemistry Enhances 3D-Printed Polymers
polySpectra founder and CEO shares his quest for the Holy Grail of additive materials.
Optimize Your Prints: Introducing Organic Supports in PrusaSlicer 2.6
PrusaSlicer 2.6 has been released, and it includes quite a number of very useful new features.
Behind the Scenes: The Surprising Merger Talks Between 3D Systems and Stratasys
We’ve learned quite a bit more about the “surprise” offer from 3D Systems to merge with Stratasys.
Palette and Beyond: Mosaic Manufacturing’s Vision for the Future
Mosaic Manufacturing seems to be executing to plan.
Women in 3D Printing: Ruba Hasan
Nora Touré interviews Ruba Hasan of 3Dinova.
Will Artificial Intelligence Crowd Out 3D Printing Innovation?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether 3D print technology investment and innovation could be affected by interest in AI tech.
Balancing Open Source and Commercial Interests: Prusa Research’s Licensing Dilemma
I finally got around to reading a post by Prusa Research about open source licensing, and have some thoughts.
3D Systems’ Partnership in Japan Reveals the Impact of Acquisitions
3D Systems announced a partnership in Japan that reveals a side effect of corporate acquisitions.
Enhancing Customer Experience: Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnerships and Innovations
If you need an update on Xact Metal’s progress, we have one.
KTH Researchers Develop New Silica Glass Micro 3D Printing Technique
The technique has now been used to print the world's smallest wine glass – although it holds hope for a range of more useful, industrial applications.
Atmus Filtration Technologies: Embracing 3D Printing for First-Fit Growth
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the potential for 3D printing in filtration technology.
Choosing the Perfect Colors for Your 3D Prints: Introducing FilamentColors.xyz
A new service hopes to help you select 3D print colors.
Reddit Controversy: 3D Print Communities Seek New Homes
3D print communities are migrating due to the Reddit controversy.
Exploring Digital Metal’s Acquisition by Markforged: A Surprising Twist
We had an interesting discussion with Markforged about their recent acquisition, Digital Metal.
Book of the Week: Digital Gastronomy
This week’s selection is “Digital Gastronomy: From 3d Food Printing To Personalized Nutrition”.
Introducing Polystruder: Recycling Waste Prints into Quality Filament
Polystruder adds to their suite of filament production equipment.
Essentium Launches EPOD: A Polymer-to-Part 3D Print Service
Essentium’s in-house 3D print service is up and running.
Labor Force Challenges in Construction: KPMG Survey Reveals AM as a Solution
I’m reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: 3D Printable Pirate Ship
This week’s selection is the Fully 3D Printable Pirate Ship by Conner Sinewe.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 18, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Meets the Ford Bronco: Custom Accessories for Adventurous Owners
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can impact the consumer side of the automotive business.
Creality’s HALOT-MAGE PRO Wins Display Application of the Year
One of Creality’s latest resin 3D printers has won an award.
Enhancing 3D Print Flow Rates: Meet the Mosquito Prime by Slice Engineering
Slice Engineering has released a powerful new professional-grade hot end, the Mosquito Prime.
3D Printed Swag Ideas for Your Next Trade Show
How to balance speed, cost, and impact to leave a lasting impression at your next industry event.
Are High Speed 3D Printers the Future of Desktop Printing? A Market Analysis
Where are all the high speed 3D printers?
Unveiling the EVO: Creative 3D’s Revolutionary High-Speed 3D Printer
We had a chat with Creative 3D to learn about their latest professional 3D printer, the EVO.
Snapmaker Introduces New Products and Enhancements
Snapmaker announced a series of new products and hardware.
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 that’s 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 week’s selection is “Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your First 3D Printer” 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
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.