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Anisoprint: Adapting and Overcoming Challenges to Deliver Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Overcoming Outgassing and Weight Challenges with 3D Printing for Space Applications

Overcoming Outgassing and Weight Challenges with 3D Printing for Space Applications

If you think 3D printing mechanical parts is tricky, try making parts for space applications.

Learn How Tecnica’s HDLS 3D Printing System Delivers IT Grade 13 Accuracy

Learn How Tecnica’s HDLS 3D Printing System Delivers IT Grade 13 Accuracy

We’ve learned more about Tecnica’s upcoming powder-sintering 3D printer that is very different from existing SLS technology.

Book of the Week: Hit Makers

Book of the Week: Hit Makers

This week’s selection is “Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction” by Derek Thompson.

What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer Nozzle 

What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer Nozzle 

What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?

WAGO Adopts Innovative 3D Print Strategy for their Electronics Business

WAGO Adopts Innovative 3D Print Strategy for their Electronics Business

WAGO has adopted a fascinating 3D print strategy for their electronics business.

Thought 3D Expands Capabilities of Drywise In-line Filament Storage System

Thought 3D Expands Capabilities of Drywise In-line Filament Storage System

Thought 3D has been expanding the capabilities of their Drywise system.

Design of the Week: Print-in-Place Armored Vehicle

Design of the Week: Print-in-Place Armored Vehicle

This week’s selection is the Print-in-Place Armored Vehicle by Matthew of Whopper Printing.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 8, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 8, 2023

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

Exploring the Role of 3D Printing and Robotics in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry

Exploring the Role of 3D Printing and Robotics in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the incredible developments in 3D printing and robotics that have taken place in Japan.

Prusa Research Nears Release of the Original Prusa XL 3D Printer

Prusa Research Nears Release of the Original Prusa XL 3D Printer

Prusa Research is nearing release of their critical Original Prusa XL 3D printer, and it's a critical step for the Czech company.

Introducing SprutCAM P3D: The 3D Slicer for Robotic Systems

Introducing SprutCAM P3D: The 3D Slicer for Robotic Systems

SprutCAM’s P3D slicer offers full robotic 6-axis slicing of 3D models.

How Can 3D Printing Help Ukraine’s Railways?

How Can 3D Printing Help Ukraine’s Railways?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how several 3D print technologies and companies could aid the efforts in Ukraine.

Predators Behind Bars: A Story of Bicycle Aerodynamics and Manufacturing

Predators Behind Bars: A Story of Bicycle Aerodynamics and Manufacturing

Predator Cycling introduces carbon fiber custom fitted bicycle bar extensions.

Revolutionary Centrifugal Manufacturing Process for 3D Printing Resin

Revolutionary Centrifugal Manufacturing Process for 3D Printing Resin

Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print resin in multiple materials using centrifugal force.

Understanding the Diverse Markets of 3D Printing: Why Some Products Don’t Make Sense

Understanding the Diverse Markets of 3D Printing: Why Some Products Don’t Make Sense

I’ve noticed a troubling trend in 3D printing in recent times: unwarranted criticism of alternative technologies, but there’s a reason why it’s happening.

Yizumi’s SpaceA: A Robotic 3D Printer For Continuous Production of Polymer Parts

Yizumi’s SpaceA: A Robotic 3D Printer For Continuous Production of Polymer Parts

Yizumi’s SpaceA industrial 3D printer combines several technologies into an interesting package.

Aidro’s Digital Lab Supplies 3D Printed Parts to Leonardo Helicopters

Aidro’s Digital Lab Supplies 3D Printed Parts to Leonardo Helicopters

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see much 3D printing from a new US military contract.

SmartZavod Takes on a Lifesaving Mission in the Midst of War

SmartZavod Takes on a Lifesaving Mission in the Midst of War

A 3D print entrepreneur faces huge challenges in Ukraine, and has launched an important initiative.

Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing

Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing

Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.

A Look at the UP600 3D Printer from Tiertime: Features, Benefits, and More

Caracol’s All-Encompassing Offering Makes LFAM Easier Than Ever Before

Caracol’s All-Encompassing Offering Makes LFAM Easier Than Ever Before

Caracol’s offering makes LFAM easier than ever with the introduction of two new major innovations – the High Flow Extruder and the Automatic Printing Bed.

How 3D Printing Is Helping Ukraine Rebuild Its Power Infrastructure

How 3D Printing Is Helping Ukraine Rebuild Its Power Infrastructure

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several companies that could use 3D printing to assist reconstruction in Ukraine.

RePPA: A Game Changer for Resin 3D Printer Post-Processing and IPA Recycling

RePPA: A Game Changer for Resin 3D Printer Post-Processing and IPA Recycling

A company has launched an accessory to post process resin 3D prints and recycle the solvent!

META Acquires Luxexcel: What Does This Mean for 3D Printing?

META Acquires Luxexcel: What Does This Mean for 3D Printing?

META recently purchased a well-known 3D print company, Luxexcel. What does this mean?

What Happened to the Huge 3D Printer Presence at CES?

Book of the Week: A Victorian Handbook of Mechanical Movements

Book of the Week: A Victorian Handbook of Mechanical Movements

This week’s selection is “A Victorian Handbook of Mechanical Movements” by Thomas Walter Barber.

My Anti-Predictions for 2023: What Won’t Happen in the Coming Year

My Anti-Predictions for 2023: What Won’t Happen in the Coming Year

It’s the beginning of a new year, and it’s time for predictions. Anti-predictions, actually.

Meet Ermaksan: Turkey’s Innovative 3D Printer Manufacturer

Meet Ermaksan: Turkey’s Innovative 3D Printer Manufacturer

Ermaksan is a 3D printer manufacturer you may not have heard of previously.

Design of the Week: Titanium Bike Handlebars

Design of the Week: Titanium Bike Handlebars

This week’s selection are the incredible titanium 3D printed bike handlebars by MYTHOS.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 1, 2023

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 1, 2023

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

2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments

2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments

Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.

Thoughts on 3D Printing In 2022

Thoughts on 3D Printing In 2022

At the close of the year, it’s time to reflect on what just happened.

New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022

New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.

Create Unique Avatar Merchandise with 3D Printing Technology

Create Unique Avatar Merchandise with 3D Printing Technology

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose some 3D printing for the Avatar franchise.

Big Deal: Hexagon Gives Czinger Supercar a $100 Million Turbo Boost

Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 2

Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 2

Our review of Carina’s CMYK resins continues with print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 1

Hands On With Carima CMYK Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resin, Part 1

We were provided the opportunity to test Carima’s CMYK non-toxic 3D printer resin. 

Exploring the Unique 3D Printable Materials Developed by Fortify

Exploring the Unique 3D Printable Materials Developed by Fortify

Fortify has been developing new and quite interesting 3D printable materials.

How Volkswagen is Utilizing 3D Printing to Combat Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by China Lockdowns

How Volkswagen is Utilizing 3D Printing to Combat Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by China Lockdowns

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the reaction of automakers in China during the recent crisis.

Fabbaloo Is Now On Mastodon

Unlocking Stronger Parts with BCN3D’s Revolutionary VLM Process

Benefits of Having a 3D Printer for Your Home

Benefits of Having a 3D Printer for Your Home

It might not feel like long ago when 3D printers were only accessible to big corporations, tech teams, or people with enormous amounts of money.

Exploring Qatar University’s 3D Printing Solutions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Exploring Qatar University’s 3D Printing Solutions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal the way 3D print tech was used to help create this year's World Cup stadiums.

Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 2

Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 2

We complete our review of Simplify3D V5.0 with a look at previews, features, bugs and final thoughts.

Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 1

Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 1

After a wait of several years, we’ve got our hands on the latest version of Simplify3D.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge

This week’s selection is “3D Printing Without Prior Knowledge : 7 Days To Your First 3D Print (Become An Engineer Without Prior Knowledge” by Benjamin Spahic.

Unforeseen Delays: COVID-19 Disrupts China-based 3D Print Companies

Design of the Week: 3D Printable Snow Chains

Design of the Week: 3D Printable Snow Chains

This week’s selection is the Universal 3D Printable Snow Chain by SpeziLover.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 25, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 25, 2022

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