3D Printing Blog

In a surprise announcement, Nexa3D revealed they have acquired XYZprinting’s SLS 3D print business.

This week’s selection is “3D Printing with SketchUp” by Aaron Dietzen.

A new biodegradable plastic has been developed by a Mexican company based on Avocados.

Could the Bedslinger 3D printer design disappear?

I recently had the opportunity to try out AESUB’s 3D scanning spray.

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Lathe by Thingiverse contributor MELKANO.

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

A research team is working on ways to produce 3D structures using DNA.

A new revolutionary open source, high-speed 3D printer design has been released, and it should shake up the market.

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

Ampower has updated their comprehensive additive manufacturing technology overviews.

The offer represents a 36 percent premium to current share prices, but highlights ongoing internal turmoil from shareholders accusing Nano Dimension of mismanagement.

Our hands on test of the new Mole 3D scanner concludes with software, scan results and final thoughts.

Our look at the new Mole 3D scanner continues with operations and alignment.

We’ve been quietly testing the new Mole 3D scanner for a few weeks and have a full, hands-on review.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there is a key role for 3D printing in the Ukraine conflict.

Prusa Research finally shipped the Original Prusa XL 3D printer, but this is far more than just a printer launch.

If you’ve been paying attention, we almost hit a major milestone in 3D printing this past weekend.

ICON announced something that should have happened a long time ago: an architectural design contest.

A software package containing Live Platform, Live Studio, Live Build MFG, Live Build DLP, and Live Sinter

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several 3D printed innovations at the University of Maine.

Filament drying is becoming an essential step in 3D printing, and here’s a way to do so economically.

A recent story in The Guardian regarding the state of 3D printing is generating some controversy.

Formlabs introduced a bevy of new products for their dental business unit today.

This week’s selection is “How to Draw: drawing and sketching objects and environments from your imagination” by Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling.

We have more thoughts on the question about the ancient F100 3D printer from earlier this week.

COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.

Researchers at UC3M have developed a new 4D printer focused on the biomedical market.

This week’s selection is the fascinating Morton's Rolling Knot by Canadian DIY designer DaveMakesStuff.

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

Charles R. Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed bike frame project.

The plot thickens in the curious proposed acquisition of Stratasys by Nano Dimension.

Senvol and Siemens Energy announced an arrangement to unleash considerable know-how on metal 3D printing.

Nano Dimension has made an offer to take over Stratasys.

Highlights and observations of Onshape Live 23.

Small steps forward are taking us to an additively manufactured future.

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing mechanochromic parts.

It’s a 3D printed heart, but not quite what you were thinking.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent developments in usage of 3D printing by Indian railways.

3DMakerpro has just released a new 3D scanner, the Mole.

Authentise announced a new “RFQ Responder” feature for their ever-expanding additive manufacturing workflow system.

A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.

An exclusive interview with COBOD founder Henrik Lund-Nielsen about driving construction 3D printing innovation in infrastructures.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a fascinating recent webinar exploring how recent US legislation affects additive manufacturing.

This week’s question relates to a rather old 3D printer, the ideaPrinter F100.

A new project has succeeded in 3D printing with eggshells.

Sigma Additive Solutions has made more moves this week.

This week’s selection is “Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers” by Coos Eissen and Steur Roselien.

I’m reading a paper analyzing the economic effectiveness of the Green Fab Lab Network concept.

voxeljet announced the sale of a 3D printer. But it’s more than just that.