Xometry and Forbes Survey Sheds Light on Manufacturing Trends and AI Integration
Xometry recently released the results of a survey conducted in collaboration with Forbes to gain insights into current manufacturing trends.
3 Ways 3D Printing Could Rescue U.S. Hydropower
Oak Ridge National Laboratory report highlights additive manufacturing applications for hydroelectric power industry.
Streamlining 3D Printing: The Demand for a Standardized Profile System
Could everyone please get together and figure out a way to standardize 3D printer profiles? Please!
LuxCreo Introduces Chairside Dental 3D Printer for Near-Instant Aligners
LuxCreo has announced a breakthrough "chairside" dental 3D printer for near-instant aligners.
SonicLayer 1600: Fabrisonic’s Answer to Affordable Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing
Fabrisonic has introduced a new hybrid 3D printer that combines ultrasonic 3D printing with CNC milling, called the SonicLayer 1600.
How Danish 3D Printing Innovations Can Restore Ukraine’s Infrastructure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at ways Danish companies might assist Ukraine using 3D print technology.
Integrated 3D Printed Sensors with Electric Poling Additive Manufacturing
Integrated 3D printed sensors could be coming soon as the result of new research.
Redefining Satellite Design with Markforged 3D Printing Solutions
Markforged 3D printing solutions were used to develop a radically new style of satellite.
Innovating Healthcare: AddUp’s Bold Step into Medical 3D Printing Solutions
AddUp makes a strategic move into the healthcare sector.
LFAM: Putting The ‘super’ in Superyacht
How Italy’s Caracol is helping to spearhead the LFAM transformation of the marine industry.
Siemens’ Remarkable Turnaround: Stock Market Leader & 3D Printing Pioneer in Europe
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe part of Siemen's recent turnaround could be due to 3D print technology.
Nano Dimension’s Struggle for Stratasys: Court Rulings and Rejected Offers
Two notable events transpired this week in the ongoing corporate battle between Stratasys and Nano Dimension.
A Mixed Bag: 3D Printer Market Landscape and Trends in 2023
3D print analyst firm CONTEXT released a report on the current industry state, and it reveals some interesting trends.
Reviving Air India: Tata Group’s Bold Move with Boeing and Airbus Orders
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the 3D print implications of a major aerospace deal.
Book of the Week: Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
This week’s selection is “Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD” by Colin Dow.
Fabbaloo and Slant 3D Join Forces to Bring 3D Printing News to Video
We're expanding our reach to video!
Food 3D Printing: Why It’s Not in Our Kitchens Yet
We've all wondered about food 3D printing and why we don't really have it in our kitchens, but there's more to the story.
Exploring the Future of 3D Printed Batteries for Lunar and Martian Missions
We spoke to a scientist developing 3D printed batteries for future space missions.
3D Printing Cybersecurity Considerations for Healthcare Providers
With the increasing use of 3D printing technology in healthcare comes concerns regarding security.
Design of the Week: Crayola Marker Lid System
This week’s selection is the Crayola Marker Lid System by Thingiverse contributor Chris Prendergast.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 16, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Powering Through Layoffs: 3D Printing Success in US Industrial Sector
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest there is industrial success among countless layoffs in the US tech industry.
Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Construction 3D Printing
I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.
Introducing the D4200S: The Highest Resolution 3D Printer on the Market
Nano3Dprint announced what is very likely the highest resolution 3D printer on the market, the D4200S.
Advancements in 3D Printed Rockets: Tianbing’s Success and Relativity Space’s Shift
Two key developments in additively manufactured rockets occurred this week, one positive, and the other seemingly negative.
CAD Is Not Natural: Making Organic Shapes with xShape
Jason Pohl and how xShape has changed his world of industrial design.
3DQue’s Direct2Print System for Etsy and Shopify Now Available
That didn’t take long: 3DQue released their revolutionary Direct2Print system.
SLM Solutions Partners with DTI to Enhance Metal 3D Printing Technology
The battle for metal 3D printing supremacy continues, with an interesting move from SLM Solutions this week.
Quantica Raises €14M for NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised a massive €14M in funding to power development of their unique NovoJet 3D printing technology.
Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing: Fabric8Labs Raises $50M for Breakthrough Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the progress of Fabric8Labs and its ECAM technology.
MIT Researchers Discover Ancient Roman Secret for Durable 3D Printed Concrete
MIT has discovered something interesting about concrete that could affect construction 3D printing.
Bugging Out: Exploring Insect-Based 3D Printing Materials
New research has demonstrated the feasibility of using insects as a 3D printing material.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called “Smart Fusion”.
A 3D printed PSI of hope in Ukraine
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.
Exploring Affordable 3D Printed Homes: Mighty Buildings and ICON
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
Riding the Wave of AM Progress: Essentium Survey Reveals Industry Adoption
Essentium released the results of their annual survey of manufacturing leaders.
3D Printing Meets Skin Therapy: Sygnis SA and Berger&Kraft Medical’s New Partnership
Sygnis SA and Berger&Kraft medical join forces to bring 3D printing technology to skin therapy applications.
Book of the Week: Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI
This week’s selection is “Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI” by Kevin Roose.
Creality Expands Product Line: New 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, and Footwear Extruder
On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.
Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives: How 3D Printing Companies Can Benefit
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss new US energy incentives that might benefit 3D printing companies.
Design of the Week: Star Trek Enterprise Observation Lounge
This week’s selection is the Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise Observation Lounge by Alan Young.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How Four Global Giants are Changing the Game with 3D Printing Technologies
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabalan examine how four EPIC companies move toward sustainability.
Accelerating 3D Printing: How New Firmware is Ushering in a High-Speed Era
Get ready for an avalanche of high speed desktop 3D printers.
Get Ready for RAPID + TCT 2023: The Leading Additive Manufacturing Event in North America
One of this year’s premier 3D additive manufacturing events is only weeks away.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 7, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
HYBRID Software Expands into 3D Printing: An Ambitious Expansion into the 3D Printing World
A development in 3D print software: HYBRID Software has opened a new “internal startup” to focus on 3D software.
10 Additive Hardware Companies on the Rise
There are many companies developing additive manufacturing technology for mainstream production. Here’s 10 emerging companies that could have the next big thing.
The End of an Era? The Future of Easily Upgradeable Desktop 3D Printers
Could desktop 3D printers become less upgradeable in the future?