Nano Dimension Makes $1.1B Offer for Stratasys; Critics Call it a Last-Ditch Effort
The offer represents a 36 percent premium to current share prices, but highlights ongoing internal turmoil from shareholders accusing Nano Dimension of mismanagement.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 3
Our hands on test of the new Mole 3D scanner concludes with software, scan results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 2
Our look at the new Mole 3D scanner continues with operations and alignment.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 1
Weāve been quietly testing the new Mole 3D scanner for a few weeks and have a full, hands-on review.
Military Conflict: Using 3D Printing Technology to Boost Ukraine’s Armaments
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there is a key role for 3D printing in the Ukraine conflict.
Original Prusa XL 3D Printer Now Shipping After Years of Development
Prusa Research finally shipped the Original Prusa XL 3D printer, but this is far more than just a printer launch.
3D Printing Rockets: Relativity Space is About to Reach a Historic Milestone
If youāve been paying attention, we almost hit a major milestone in 3D printing this past weekend.
ICON’s Initiative 99: A Chance to Transform Construction with 3D Printing
ICON announced something that should have happened a long time ago: an architectural design contest.
Desktop Metal Launches Live Suite
A software package containing Live Platform, Live Studio, Live Build MFG, Live Build DLP, and Live Sinter
A Look at UMaine’s 3D Printed Solutions to Housing, Energy and Infrastructure Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several 3D printed innovations at the University of Maine.
Design Your Own Stretch Filament Dryer for Inexpensive 3D Printing Quality
Filament drying is becoming an essential step in 3D printing, and hereās a way to do so economically.
Mass Media Asks, “Have We Finally Reached the 3D Printing Revolution”?
A recent story in The Guardian regarding the state of 3D printing is generating some controversy.
Formlabs Unveils Dental Solutions for Increased Production Throughput
Formlabs introduced a bevy of new products for their dental business unit today.
Book of the Week: How to Draw
This weekās selection is āHow to Draw: drawing and sketching objects and environments from your imaginationā by Scott Robertson and Thomas Bertling.
Is it Worth Reviving an Old 3D Printer with DUET?Ā
We have more thoughts on the question about the ancient F100 3D printer from earlier this week.
130 Buildings Worldwide Have Been 3D Printed: COBOD Report
COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.
UC3M Engineers 4D Printer to Print Smart Biomedical Objects
Researchers at UC3M have developed a new 4D printer focused on the biomedical market.
Design of the Week: Morton’s Rolling Knot
This weekās selection is the fascinating Morton's Rolling Knot by Canadian DIY designer DaveMakesStuff.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 12, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Canyon’s Revolutionary Mountain Bike: A Sustainable 3D Printed Aluminum Truss Frame
Charles R. Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed bike frame project.
Anson Funds Slams Nano Dimension’s Proposed Stratasys Acquisition
The plot thickens in the curious proposed acquisition of Stratasys by Nano Dimension.
Siemens Energy and Senvol Make Metal 3D Printing Data Available to Industry
Senvol and Siemens Energy announced an arrangement to unleash considerable know-how on metal 3D printing.
Nano Dimension Makes Formal Offer to Acquire Stratasys
Nano Dimension has made an offer to take over Stratasys.
Onshape Holds an Online User Conference
Highlights and observations of Onshape Live 23.
Shifting Expectations: The Line Between Mass Production and Customization
Small steps forward are taking us to an additively manufactured future.
3D Printing of Vividly Colored Mechanochromic Parts
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing mechanochromic parts.
MIT Researchers Create a 3D Printed Heart Model for Pre-Surgical Experiments
Itās a 3D printed heart, but not quite what you were thinking.
Indian Railways Leverage 3D Printing for Luxury Train Coaches
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent developments in usage of 3D printing by Indian railways.
Introducing the Mole: 3DMakerpro’s New 3D Scanner for Precision Geometry Captures
3DMakerpro has just released a new 3D scanner, the Mole.
New RFQ Responder Feature Enhances Authentise’s Additive Manufacturing Workflow System
Authentise announced a new āRFQ Responderā feature for their ever-expanding additive manufacturing workflow system.
ICON and Partners Reveal Unconventional Construction 3D Printing Project in Marfa, Texas
A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.
Beyond 3D Printed Houses
An exclusive interview with COBOD founder Henrik Lund-Nielsen about driving construction 3D printing innovation in infrastructures.
America Makes and the AM Coalition: An Update on the CHIPS Bill
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a fascinating recent webinar exploring how recent US legislation affects additive manufacturing.
Question of the Week: ideaPrinter F100?
This weekās question relates to a rather old 3D printer, the ideaPrinter F100.
3D Printing with Eggshells: Mexico City Group’s Egg Tower Project
A new project has succeeded in 3D printing with eggshells.
Sigma Additive Solutions Open to Mergers, Business Combinations and Acquisitions
Sigma Additive Solutions has made more moves this week.
Book of the Week: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers
This weekās selection is āSketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designersā by Coos Eissen and Steur Roselien.
Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Green Fab Lab Network for 3D Printing Waste
Iām reading a paper analyzing the economic effectiveness of the Green Fab Lab Network concept.
TEI Acquires Another Massive voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer to Supply Parts to GM
voxeljet announced the sale of a 3D printer. But itās more than just that.
Learn How Electroplating Can Strengthen 3D Printed Plastics
After our story about electroplating last week, we were contacted by RePliForm.
Design of the Week: Dual Portal Desk Toy
This weekās selection is the Dual Portal Desk Toy by Printables contributor Ada Cohen.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Wayland Additive: Demand for Metal 3D Printing Machines Soars
Wayland Additive is definitely not the biggest name in metal 3D printing, but they are growing strongly.
E3D’s Revo Hot End Gaining Momentum
The Revo is catching on.
New F3DB Device Enables In-Body Bioprinting for Medical Procedures
An important development in bioprinting was achieved by researchers at the University of New South Wales.
New Frontier Aerospace’s Hypersonic Aircraft: Powered by Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D printing is at the heart of New Frontier Aerospaceās plans.
3D Printing With Sawdust Converts A Waste Into Luxury Goods
Forust Partners with design firm HagenHinderdael to demonstrate the beauty and sustainability of 3D printing with organics.
Try Out the “Arc Overhang” Technique in PrusaSlicer for 3D Printing Without Supports
Itās now possible to try out the āarc overhangā technique in PrusaSlicer.
TitanCraft Now Out of Beta: Generate 3D Models of Gaming Figurines On Demand
TitanCraft is now out of beta, as of today.
Streamlining Operations: 3D Systems Announces Major Restructuring Program
3D Systems announced a major restructuring program.