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Rapidly Design Lightweight Parts with Metafold’s 3D Modeling Tool

Rapidly Design Lightweight Parts with Metafold’s 3D Modeling Tool

Metafold is a powerful tool to generate and process highly complex 3D models.

Carver Pump partners with IperionX to produce AM parts for the US Navy

Carver Pump partners with IperionX to produce AM parts for the US Navy

The US currently has no domestic capacity to traditionally manufacture the large titanium pump castings, and is therefore turning to AM as the solution.

3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne

3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe recent corporate moves could boost 3D printing usage.

Controversy Mounts Over Stalled Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter Campaign

NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts

NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts

NVIDIA Researchers have developed an improved technique for automatically generating 3D models from text input.

Taking Advantage of 3D Printing for Enhanced Elective Surgeries During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Taking Advantage of 3D Printing for Enhanced Elective Surgeries During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at opportunities for 3D printing technology in healthcare.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Step by Step

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Step by Step

This week’s selection is “3D Printing Step by Step” by Carmelito Andrade.

Question of the Week: Where Are The Print Profiles?

Question of the Week: Where Are The Print Profiles?

This week’s question is all about print profiles for desktop FFF 3D printers.

Making Injection Molding Better with Metal 3D Printing

Making Injection Molding Better with Metal 3D Printing

I had a discussion with Velo3D and learned of a very interesting application for metal 3D printing.

Freeform Emerges from Stealth with a Revolutionary 3D Printing Factory

Freeform Emerges from Stealth with a Revolutionary 3D Printing Factory

A fascinating new 3D print startup has emerged from stealth mode: Freeform.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit

This week’s selection is the Cateran 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit by Filatone Instrument Co.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 5, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 5, 2023

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

The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics

The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how 3D print technology has enabled a company to create unique services never before possible.

Understanding the 10 Steps of 3D Scanning Workflows

Understanding the 10 Steps of 3D Scanning Workflows

3D scanning can appear to be complex, but there are actually only a few standard steps required.

New AM Materials Round Up, February 3, 2023

New AM Materials Round Up, February 3, 2023

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

Desktop Metal Slashes Costs with Layoffs and Facility Consolidation

Desktop Metal Slashes Costs with Layoffs and Facility Consolidation

Desktop Metal announced another massive series of layoffs and facility closures.

The Most Important Application for 3D Printing: Conformal Cooling

The Most Important Application for 3D Printing: Conformal Cooling

Conformal cooling is not only a better way to cool injection molds for plastics, but it might allow hypersonic air travel.

What Can Photon M3 Premium Owners Expect from the Latest Anycubic App?

What Can Photon M3 Premium Owners Expect from the Latest Anycubic App?

Anycubic announced a new app that should supercharge users of their Photon M3 Premium resin 3D printer.

Xact Metal’s XM300G Metal 3D Printer: The Sweet Spot for Metal 3D Printing?

Simplify3D Issues First Update Since 5.0 Upgrade – Here’s What’s Changed

Simplify3D Issues First Update Since 5.0 Upgrade – Here’s What’s Changed

That didn’t take long: Simplify3D issues their first update since the huge 5.0 upgrade.

Boston: Home to Three of the Nation’s Leading Metal 3D Printer Companies

Boston: Home to Three of the Nation’s Leading Metal 3D Printer Companies

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at some of the most intriguing metal 3D print companies to emerge from Massachusetts.

Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow

Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow

Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.

What Makes Holo’s PureForm Process Different From Metal Injection Molding?

Is Artec 3D Now Ready to Produce More Advanced 3D Scanners? 

Is Artec 3D Now Ready to Produce More Advanced 3D Scanners? 

News from Artec 3D indicates the 3D scanner manufacturer is expanding.

CoreTechnologie’s Innovative 4D_Additive Software Streamlines CAx Processes

CoreTechnologie’s Innovative 4D_Additive Software Streamlines CAx Processes

Thanks to intelligent 3D nesting, textured surface design, a sophisticated SLS build manager, and more.

How Can Regal Rexnord Benefit from 3D Printing Technology?

How Can Regal Rexnord Benefit from 3D Printing Technology?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Regal Rexnord could leverage 3D print technology.

What Questions Should You Ask Before Purchasing a Desktop 3D Printer?

What Questions Should You Ask Before Purchasing a Desktop 3D Printer?

Be on the lookout for “Definitive Guides” to desktop 3D printing.

What Can Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D Printing Process Produce? 

What Can Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D Printing Process Produce? 

Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printing process can produce incredibly strong parts.

Is 3DEVO’s Filament Making System the Best Option on the Market Today?

Is 3DEVO’s Filament Making System the Best Option on the Market Today?

I had a look at 3DEVO’s product line and found they’ve been slowly making it even more powerful.

Book of the Week: Thinkertoys

Book of the Week: Thinkertoys

This week’s selection is Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques” by Michael Michalko.

Say Goodbye to Tedious 3D Printer Calibration with Automated Filament Calibration

Say Goodbye to Tedious 3D Printer Calibration with Automated Filament Calibration

How about we actually do all the necessary calibration for 3D printing automatically?

Farsoon’s Expansion: 500 Tonnes of 3D Printing Material per Year

Farsoon’s Expansion: 500 Tonnes of 3D Printing Material per Year

Farsoon is embarking on a massive physical expansion of their facilities.

Metal Powder Works: An Eco-Friendly and Efficient Way to Create Metal Powder

Metal Powder Works: An Eco-Friendly and Efficient Way to Create Metal Powder

Metal Powder Works has developed an incredibly straightforward and energy efficient method of producing metal powder that can be used in additive manufacturing.

Design of the Week: Titanic’s Engine

Design of the Week: Titanic’s Engine

This week’s selection is the scale model Titanic’s Engines by Olivier Berlin.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 29, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 29, 2023

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

Uncovering the Benefits of 3D Printing in MedTech

Uncovering the Benefits of 3D Printing in MedTech

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in five major healthcare companies.

Is the 3D Printing Industry Metric or Imperial?

Is the 3D Printing Industry Metric or Imperial?

Is the measurement standard in the 3D printing industry metric or imperial?

Industrial-Grade 3D Printing: The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro

Industrial-Grade 3D Printing: The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro

The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro is an impressive industrial 3D printer.

What Is the Reality of 3D Printing Car Parts?

What Is the Reality of 3D Printing Car Parts?

An interesting view of 3D printing from outside the industry.

Your Personal AI Design Assistant is Coming

Your Personal AI Design Assistant is Coming

Start warming up your vocal cords—natural language processing may soon change how engineers interact with design software.

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 3

Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer ends with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 2

Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations .

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 1

We’ve been testing a LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer for the last few months.

AM Lasers Will Never Be The Same

AM Lasers Will Never Be The Same

3DM’s unique approach to polymer L-PBF 3D printing enables users to adapt the laser’s frequency to each and every material, promising faster, higher quality parts.

BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood

BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an unprecedented 3D print project in Texas.

Revealing the Possibilities of Interaction-Free Quantum Cameras

Revealing the Possibilities of Interaction-Free Quantum Cameras

What are the implications for 3D printing from the development of an interaction-free quantum camera?

Zero-Emission Steel Production: How Can Additive Manufacturing Assist?

Zero-Emission Steel Production: How Can Additive Manufacturing Assist?

A research paper on a future zero-emission steel future has implications for additive manufacturing.

Dubai’s 3D Printed Mosque: A Critical Analysis

Dubai’s 3D Printed Mosque: A Critical Analysis

Another high-profile 3D printing project is underway in Dubai, and I’m a bit suspicious.

Achieving Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery with 3D Bioprinting

Achieving Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery with 3D Bioprinting

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafé examine the state of bioprinting with a look at recent developments.

How Trilab is Benefitting from its Acquisition by Prusa Research

How Trilab is Benefitting from its Acquisition by Prusa Research

We had a chat with Trilab’s Michal Boháč to find out how the company has been doing.