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?
Medical 3D Printing: Stratasys and CollPlant’s Biocompatible Implant Innovations
Stratasys announced an interesting arrangement with CollPlant Biotechnologies that could lead into a major line of business for the company.
Calibrate Your IDEX 3D Printer with Ease: The Camera Assisted XY Calibration Tool
Calibration is a big issue with FFF and MSLA desktop 3D printers, but here’s a new tool that can help.
Heating Up the Future: 3D Printing’s Role in Tackling the 2023 Plumbing Parts Crisis
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing to alleviate a plumbing parts shortage.
Hands On With Anycubic’s High Clear 3D Printer Resin
We had the opportunity to test out Anycubic’s new High Clear 3D printer resin — it’s completely transparent!
Rethinking Design in Construction 3D Printing: Time for a Revolution
Finally there is someone talking about the biggest issue in construction 3D printing: design.
A Perfect Match: Nexa3D Acquires Addifab to Enhance Injection Molding Capabilitie
Nexa3D has acquired Addifab.
Court rejects Continuous Composites’ Patent Claims Against Markforged
One recently added infringement claim, comprising two patents, still remains.
The Age of Lightweight Smallsats: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Satellite Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing technology to expand smallsat applications.
A Blast from the Past: Discovering an Ancient 3D Printer in a Modern Workshop
I encountered what I thought to be a rather ancient 3D printer last week.
Bridging Biology and 3D Printing: Researchers Create Groundbreaking Mesosurface Technique
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing highly unusual “mesosurfaces”.
Inside the Stratasys-Nano Dimension Takeover Saga: Rejections, Accusations, and Lawsuits
Stratasys has promptly rejected Nano Dimension’s latest takeover proposal.
Book of the Week: FreeCAD Beginner’s Starter Kit
This week’s selection is “FreeCAD Beginner’s Starter Kit” by Aleksander Sadowski.
SPEE3D’s Supersonic 3D Printing Tech Gaining Traction with Military Sectors
Something very interesting is happening at SPEE3D.
MX3D Expands Horizons with Installation of First WAAM M1 System in Canada
MX3D announced a new installation of the WAAM system that signals the company's growth.
Automating 3D Printing with AI Vision: PrintPal’s PrintWatch System
There’s another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPal’s PrintWatch.
Design of the Week: Seed Starter Pot
This week’s selection is the 3D printable Seed Starter Pot by Printables contributor LaForest Labs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 2, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Disney Purchases Desktop Metal for $25 billion, Escalating the 3D Printing War with Apple
Disney announced today that it has agreed to acquire Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing solutions, for US$25B in cash and stock.
Recipe Designer Makes $1 Million On 3D Printable Digital Recipes
A recipe designer from Paris has become the first person to make US$1M on digital recipes.
Manufacturers Struggle To Sell Customized Products In 2033
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 Launches Partpicker, A 3D Model Library For Spare Parts
Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, announced today the launch of PartPicker.
Unpacking the Prusa MK4: What It Means for Prusa Research and the 3D Print Community
After yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of the long-awaited Original Prusa MK4 3D printer, I have some thoughts.
Get Connected: BOFA Introduces 3D Printable Fume Extraction Connectors
BOFA has deployed a way to 3D print fume extraction connectors for 3D printers.
How US Companies are Using 3D Printing to Maximize Benefits of Industrial Space in Mexico
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how US companies have leveraged 3D print technology in their new Mexico factories.
Dixit Offers a Quick Onramp to the 3D Printing Business
Cloud-based Innovana3D is a turnkey 3D printing front-end with instant quoting, viewer and e-commerce capabilities.
Introducing Material Interlocking: Ultimaker Cura 5.3.0’s Revolutionary Feature
UltiMaker released a new version of UltiMaker Cura earlier this month, and there is a very surprising feature included.
Is Nano Dimension’s Increased Offer Adequate to Acquire Stratasys?
Nano Dimension has upped their offer to buy Stratasys, but is it enough?
New Metal 3D Printing Pen System: A Breakthrough in Manufacturing?
Researchers in Korea have developed a new metal 3D printing pen system for manufacturing.
How Seurat Technologies is Changing Manufacturing with Area Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee spoke with Seurat Technologie's CEO, James DeMuth about Area Printing.
Introducing the Original Prusa MK4: Prusa Research’s New Flagship 3D Printer
Surprise, surprise! Prusa Research has suddenly announced the Original Prusa MK4 3D printer.
3DQue’s Direct2Print Links 3D Printers Directly With Etsy and Shopify
3DQue is working on a powerful new feature they call “Direct2Print”.
Struggling to Understand 3D Viewing Controls? Here’s Why
I’ve had a problem with 3D software tools for many years, and it’s time to write about it.
How Eplus3D’s One-Click Positioning Solves Hybrid Metal 3D Printing Challenges
Eplus3D introduced a very interesting metal 3D printing feature they call “One-Click Positioning”.
Researchers 3D Print 17-4 PH Steel Using X-ray Diffraction
Examining the rapid phase changes of materials as the steel was being printed, at the Advanced Photon Source (APS), at the Argonne National Laboratory.
After The Last Boeing 747 Aircraft Delivery, 3D Printing Will Keep Them in The Air
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee much 3D printing for Boeing 747s in the future.
Our Most Hilarious Mailbag Messages with Our Responses
It’s time to review the highly unusual items in our mailbag once again.
Monterrey: Mighty Buildings’ New 3D Home Printing Factory
Mighty Buildings announced the opening of a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico.
BigRep 3D Printers Create Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant Blade Restraints for Helicopters
BigRep described very intriguing new application for 3D printing: Helicopter Blade Restraints.
Book of the Week: 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom
This week’s selection is “3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom: Simple and Affordable Ways to Start 3D Printing in ANY Classroom, No Matter What Grade or Content Area!”…
Discovering How Our Readers Feel About Desktop 3D Printers & Brands
We’ve been busy analyzing the results from our annual survey, and have some findings to show you.
Essentium’s High-Speed 3D Printing Service – EPOD
Essentium launched a 3D printed parts-on-demand service.
Is it Possible to 3D Print PLA Bicycle Pedals that Meet CEN Standards?
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have been testing whether it’s feasible to 3D print key bicycle parts using common PLA material.
Design of the Week: Ringmail System
This week’s selection is the fascinating Ringmail system by Printables contributor Triple G Workshop.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 26, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Offshore Drilling: How 3D Printing is Enhancing the Oil & Gas Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent usage of 3D printing in offshore oil rigs.
CookieCAD: Generate 3D Models for Cookie Cutters Instantly
There’s an incredibly useful online 3D utility you need to know about: CookieCAD.
Experience High-Speed 3D Printing with Kentstrapper’s ZeroHS
Kentstrapper introduced a new high-speed 3D printer, the ZeroHS.