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 Anycubic’s 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 Tzu’s 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.
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
I’ve 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 “3DGPT”, 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 week’s selection is “3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge: 7 Days To Your First 3D Print” 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
There’s 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 week’s 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 wasn’t 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 that’s 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 Printing
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 we’ve seen.
Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ 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.
Engineers Use 3D Printing To Strengthen Key Material Used In Aerospace And Energy Generation Applications
The approach, led by MIT, involves the 3D printing of a metallic powder strengthened with ceramic nanowire.
3D Printing’s Impact on the Induction Ovens Market
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala consider how 3D printing could be applied to the induction cooking market.
The Rise of Memberships: Monetizing 3D Model Repositories for the Future
3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.
Prusa Research Unveils MK4 Input Shaping Firmware
Prusa Research has released their first input shaping firmware.
Impossible Objects’ Ambitious Plans
We spoke with the leaders of Impossible Objects and learned that they have big plans for the future.
Book of the Week: Open to Think
This week’s selection is “Open to Think” by Dan Pontefract.
ADAXIS: Transforming Standard Industrial Robots into 3D Printers
ADAXIS is going to make every robot a 3D printer.
Shapeways Debuts New Facility in Livonia
Shapeways announced a strategic new facility in Livonia, Michigan, effectively doubling their US manufacturing presence.
Persistent Takeover Attempts: Nano Dimension’s Unending Quest for Stratasys
Unbelievably, Nano Dimension has sent Stratasys yet another takeover offer.
Design of the Week: TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE
This week’s selection is the TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE by designers Atsumi Kei and Nicholas Préaud.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 28, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reimagining Facility Management: The Rising Trend of Digital Twins
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala believe the rise in use of digital twins could lead to more 3D printing.
The Future of 3D Model Repositories: Shifting Markets and Potential Changes
After Prusa Research's announcement of a Printables monetization feature earlier this week, I had some thoughts about the future of 3D model repositories.
Why I Abandoned Simple Green as a Resin 3D Print Cleaner
I've given up on Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent.