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Titanium Alloy Breakthrough: Making New Alloys with Additive Manufacturing

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

Design of the Week: Pool Noodle Sword Handle

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

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

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

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: 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

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

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 

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

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’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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Unveils MK4 Input Shaping Firmware

Prusa Research has released their first input shaping firmware.

Impossible Objects’ Ambitious Plans

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

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

Shapeways Debuts New Facility in Livonia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why I Abandoned Simple Green as a Resin 3D Print Cleaner

I've given up on Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent.

AON3D: Revolutionizing High-Temperature 3D Printing with Advanced Software Techniques

AON3D: Revolutionizing High-Temperature 3D Printing with Advanced Software Techniques

AON3D seems to be heading in a different direction than most high-temperature 3D printer manufacturers.

Onshape to Have Generative Design for Assemblies

Onshape to Have Generative Design for Assemblies

Spotlight finds generative design at PTC’s LiveWorx.

The Making of a Smart 3D Printing Company: Insights from FAME 3D

The Making of a Smart 3D Printing Company: Insights from FAME 3D

What are the giveaways that tell you a company is “smart”?

Stratasys To Merge With Desktop Metal

Stratasys To Merge With Desktop Metal

Stratasys announced they are to acquire Desktop Metal.

Materialise’s Latest Developments: Focusing on Traceability and Automation

Materialise’s Latest Developments: Focusing on Traceability and Automation

I had a brief discussion with the folks from Materialise to learn more about their latest developments.

Understanding the Reasons Behind the 99.5% Failure Rate of Major Projects

Understanding the Reasons Behind the 99.5% Failure Rate of Major Projects

Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the use of 3D printing in the planning and design iteration process for big projects.

When 3D Printing Goes Wrong: A Gruesome Resin Incident in 3D Printing

When 3D Printing Goes Wrong: A Gruesome Resin Incident in 3D Printing

It’s time for another resin safety story, and this one is quite incredible.

Smart Drying System: 3Dgence’s Innovative Approach to Optimal Material Drying

Smart Drying System: 3Dgence’s Innovative Approach to Optimal Material Drying

3Dgence’s latest innovation is a way to intelligently dry material.

ELEGOO Unveils Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 Series: High Resolution and High Speed 3D Printing

ELEGOO Unveils Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 Series: High Resolution and High Speed 3D Printing

ELEGOO is making waves with the announcement of their newest 3D printer models: the Saturn 3 series and Neptune 4 series.

Merit3D Completes Order of One Million 3D Printed Parts

Merit3D Completes Order of One Million 3D Printed Parts

"Protoduction" initiative delivers extra large batches of hanger components for Adhesive Technology's epoxy tubes

From Smartphones to Space Travel: The Versatility of 3D Printed Copper

From Smartphones to Space Travel: The Versatility of 3D Printed Copper

Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala look at the potential of copper in future additive manufacturing operations.

UltiMaker Unveils Method XL: A New 3D Printer with Impressive Build Volume

Prusa’s Next Big Move: Premium Content on Printables

Prusa’s Next Big Move: Premium Content on Printables

Prusa Research is on the verge of launching a premium content feature on Printables, marking a strategic move in the competition against Thingiverse.

Exploring DyeMansion’s Technological Advancements in 3D Printing

Exploring DyeMansion’s Technological Advancements in 3D Printing

We had a chance to speak with DyeMansion about their latest technology developments.

Book of the Week: Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360

Book of the Week: Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360

This week’s selection is “Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360” by Fabrizio Cimo.

Enzymes to the Rescue: A Potential Solution for 3D Print Waste

Enzymes to the Rescue: A Potential Solution for 3D Print Waste

New research on advanced enzymes may eventually lead to solutions for the 3D printing industry.

Foundry Labs Continues to Develop Digital Metal Casting

Foundry Labs Continues to Develop Digital Metal Casting

There's been an impressive amount of progress at Foundry Labs since our last check-in.

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Ricoh’s Journey in 3D Healthcare Printing

Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Ricoh’s Journey in 3D Healthcare Printing

Ricoh seems to have found a promising niche in the 3D print world: anatomical models.

Design of the Week: Palm Ratchet Knob

Design of the Week: Palm Ratchet Knob

This week’s selection is the Palm Ratchet Knob by Printables contributor Shiura.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 21st, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 21st, 2023

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