3D Printing Blog

I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.

Nano3Dprint announced what is very likely the highest resolution 3D printer on the market, the D4200S.

Two key developments in additively manufactured rockets occurred this week, one positive, and the other seemingly negative.

Jason Pohl and how xShape has changed his world of industrial design.

That didn’t take long: 3DQue released their revolutionary Direct2Print system.

The battle for metal 3D printing supremacy continues, with an interesting move from SLM Solutions this week.

Quantica has raised a massive €14M in funding to power development of their unique NovoJet 3D printing technology.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the progress of Fabric8Labs and its ECAM technology.

MIT has discovered something interesting about concrete that could affect construction 3D printing.

New research has demonstrated the feasibility of using insects as a 3D printing material.

EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called “Smart Fusion”.

Implanting even a large skull section may seem like a relatively small victory in the dramatic context of the ongoing war but it’s making a huge difference in this soldier’s life.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.

After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.

Essentium released the results of their annual survey of manufacturing leaders.

Sygnis SA and Berger&Kraft medical join forces to bring 3D printing technology to skin therapy applications.

This week’s selection is “Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI” by Kevin Roose.

On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss new US energy incentives that might benefit 3D printing companies.

This week’s selection is the Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise Observation Lounge by Alan Young.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabalan examine how four EPIC companies move toward sustainability.

Get ready for an avalanche of high speed desktop 3D printers.

One of this year’s premier 3D additive manufacturing events is only weeks away.

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

A development in 3D print software: HYBRID Software has opened a new “internal startup” to focus on 3D software.

There are many companies developing additive manufacturing technology for mainstream production. Here’s 10 emerging companies that could have the next big thing.

Could desktop 3D printers become less upgradeable in the future?

Stratasys announced an interesting arrangement with CollPlant Biotechnologies that could lead into a major line of business for the company.

Calibration is a big issue with FFF and MSLA desktop 3D printers, but here’s a new tool that can help.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing to alleviate a plumbing parts shortage.

We had the opportunity to test out Anycubic’s new High Clear 3D printer resin — it’s completely transparent!

Finally there is someone talking about the biggest issue in construction 3D printing: design.

Nexa3D has acquired Addifab.

One recently added infringement claim, comprising two patents, still remains.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing technology to expand smallsat applications.

I encountered what I thought to be a rather ancient 3D printer last week.

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing highly unusual “mesosurfaces”.

Stratasys has promptly rejected Nano Dimension’s latest takeover proposal.

This week’s selection is “FreeCAD Beginner’s Starter Kit” by Aleksander Sadowski.

Something very interesting is happening at SPEE3D.

MX3D announced a new installation of the WAAM system that signals the company's growth.

There’s another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPal’s PrintWatch.

This week’s selection is the 3D printable Seed Starter Pot by Printables contributor LaForest Labs.

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

Disney announced today that it has agreed to acquire Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing solutions, for US$25B in cash and stock.

A recipe designer from Paris has become the first person to make US$1M on digital recipes.

Manufacturers of consumer products are facing a dilemma in 2033: they have the technology to make almost anything on demand, but they don't know what their customers want.

Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, announced today the launch of PartPicker.

After yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of the long-awaited Original Prusa MK4 3D printer, I have some thoughts.