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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.

Harnessing 3D Printing and AI: The Future of Jet Engine Manufacturing

Harnessing 3D Printing and AI: The Future of Jet Engine Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the recent boom in jet engine demand and how 3D printing has assisted this growth.

P1S vs. P1P: Unveiling the Enhanced Features of Bambu Lab’s Newest 3D Printer

From Racing to Manufacturing: Velo3D’s Technology Continues to Improve

From Racing to Manufacturing: Velo3D’s Technology Continues to Improve

Velo3D is one of the leading providers of metal additive manufacturing equipment, and we caught up with them recently.

AMT Announces Strategic Restructuring: A Shift towards Sustainable Growth and Profitability

AMT Announces Strategic Restructuring: A Shift towards Sustainable Growth and Profitability

A surprising announcement emerged from AMT this week: they are reducing their staff.

Smarter Factories: Why Manufacturers are Betting Big on AI

Smarter Factories: Why Manufacturers are Betting Big on AI

From predictive maintenance to better quality control, AI is changing how—and where—things are made.

Predicting Future 3D Printer Features: 2026 Standard Specifications?

Predicting Future 3D Printer Features: 2026 Standard Specifications?

After yesterday’s story about how desktop 3D printer buying strategies are shifting, I thought about what kind of machines might be offered in the near future.

Shapeways Moving Factory from Brooklyn to Detroit

Popular Science’s Filament Recommendations Disappoint

Popular Science’s Filament Recommendations Disappoint

I’m reading a story from Popular Science about the “best 3D printer filaments”.

Enhanced Patient Care: The Power of 3D Printed Anatomical Models

Enhanced Patient Care: The Power of 3D Printed Anatomical Models

Charles R. Goulding and Justin Snyder review findings from a webinar describing unique AM applications for healthcare.

The Changing Landscape of Desktop 3D Printers: New Features Complicate Buying Decisions

3D Printing Flexible Objects with Variable Wavelength Lasers

3D Printing Flexible Objects with Variable Wavelength Lasers

Researchers have identified an unusual way to 3D print flexible materials.

Survey Highlights Growing Interest in Onshoring and 3D Printing for Manufacturing

Survey Highlights Growing Interest in Onshoring and 3D Printing for Manufacturing

Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.

The Ten Coolest Space Companies Using AM in 2023

The Ten Coolest Space Companies Using AM in 2023

We have updated our list from 2020 with some new entries and some surprises. Check out VoxelMatters' VM Focus Aerospace eBook for the complete Top 20.

Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing with the Stratasys SAF H350 Printer

Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing with the Stratasys SAF H350 Printer

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Stratasys' capabilities to match injection molding technology.

The Truth About Filament Production: Is Making Your Own Filament Easy?

Algorithmic Approach to Material Development: Implications for 3D Printing

Algorithmic Approach to Material Development: Implications for 3D Printing

A new research paper proposes an algorithmic approach for developing new materials, and some of them might be useful in 3D printing.

Stratasys Takeover Saga: Nano Dimension Raises Bid to $24.00 per Share in Cash

Stratasys Takeover Saga: Nano Dimension Raises Bid to $24.00 per Share in Cash

It’s another week, and of course there is a major development in the ongoing Stratasys takeover saga.

Book of the Week: 3D Printer Troubleshooting Handbook

Book of the Week: 3D Printer Troubleshooting Handbook

This week’s selection is “3D Printer Troubleshooting Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Fix all Common and Uncommon 3D Printing Issues!” by Johannes Wild.

Creality’s New 3D Printer: The Affordable and Efficient K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality’s New 3D Printer: The Affordable and Efficient K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality has a new flagship 3D printer with the launch of its new K1 Max 3D printer.

How 3D Printing Can Improve Mental Cognition As We Age

US Department of Defense Selects Meltio as Key Partner in 3D Printing

US Department of Defense Selects Meltio as Key Partner in 3D Printing

Meltio has been selected by the US Department of Defense as a strategic partner.

Design of the Week: Pepper Mill Funnel

Design of the Week: Pepper Mill Funnel

This week’s selection is the Pepper Mill Funnel by Maxime Hoste.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 9, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 9, 2023

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

Advancing MedTech with 3D Printed Exoskeletons

Advancing MedTech with 3D Printed Exoskeletons

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increased use of 3D printing to produce customized medical exoskeletons.

Innovative PET Recycling: Researchers Develop Electricity-Based Method

Innovative PET Recycling: Researchers Develop Electricity-Based Method

Researchers have developed a new approach for recycling PET thermoplastic using electricity.

Enhanced Conductive 3D Printing: Researchers Develop 4D Metallic Gel for 3D Printing

Enhanced Conductive 3D Printing: Researchers Develop 4D Metallic Gel for 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printable gel that is not only metallic, but has 4D properties, too.

Sanjay Mortimer Foundation’s Inaugural Rising Star Award Goes to Zac Smith

Sanjay Mortimer Foundation’s Inaugural Rising Star Award Goes to Zac Smith

The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation announced its first Rising Star awardee.

Top Assembly Features SOLIDWORKS Users Cannot Live Without

Top Assembly Features SOLIDWORKS Users Cannot Live Without

Assemblies, unlike parts, can benefit more from shortcuts than parts.

What’s the Story Behind the Toybox 3D Printer’s Continued Existence?

Stratasys Annual General Meeting: Yet Another Twist in the Takeover Saga

Stratasys Annual General Meeting: Yet Another Twist in the Takeover Saga

The Stratasys takeover saga continues, this time with an interesting twist to take place at the company’s annual general meeting.

Bio-based 3D Printer Resins: A Sustainable Alternative to Oil-Based Resins?

Bio-based 3D Printer Resins: A Sustainable Alternative to Oil-Based Resins?

Could bio-based 3D printer resins become dominant over oil-based resins?