The Next Level of 3D Printing: FreeD Printing is Redefining Slicing
FreeD Printing is a software company producing software that can slice your 3D model in ways you canât imagine.
BASF, Europeâs De-Industrialization, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BASF's moves in Europe and Asia.
Book of the Week: Designing Pleasurable Products
This weekâs selection is âDesigning Pleasurable Products: An Introduction to the New Human Factorsâ by Patrick W. Jordan.
The Need For Standardized 3D Print Bins
I had an idea after roving around Formnext 2022, and it has to do with post processing.
How Is Digital Metal Doing After The Markforged Acquisition?
How is Digital Metal doing after their surprise acquisition by Markforged?
MELD’s Hybrid Metal 3D Printer
MELD announced a new hybrid device to produce large metal parts.
Design of the Week: Giant Disinfectant Bottle
This weekâs selection is the Giant Disinfectant Bottle by Modix.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 11, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Multinational US$1T Asset Manager: Blackstone & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman examine the growing use of 3D print tech in Blackstone's new acquisition.
SketchFab Goes Adults Only – Which Site is Next?Â
Online 3D repository Sketchfab has changed their policies and now permits only adults aged 18 or over to participate.
What To Make of Wematter’s Big Deal With 3D Systems
I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential use of 3D printing technology to improve the efficiency of CHP operations.
EOS Announces Sustainable Polymers
The company factors material sourcing, consumption and reusability into its new, more sustainable materials.
Is It Time For 3D Print Material Biodegradability?
I read about a new sustainable polymer being developed, and had a thought about sustainability in the 3D print world.
Tethon 3D’s Extra-Dense Ceramic 3D Printer Resin
I dropped by Tethon 3Dâs stand at Formnext and had a chat about their new ceramic 3D printing resin.
The HIAM 3D Printing Process
Iâm reading about a new and highly unusual 3D printing process, âHIAMâ.
The NFLâs Concussion Protocol, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at how a recent incident might have been helped with a 3D print application.
Polymaker’s Breadth of Filament Products Expands
Polymaker showed us some of their recent products, and itâs quite amazing what theyâve developed.
INTAMSYS Launches Desktop High Temperature 3D Printer
INTAMSYS launched a new desktop 3D printer that can operate at high temperatures.
Clara.io Shuts Down
Online 3D modeling tool Clara.io is shutting down.
We Do Need Those Stinkinâ Badges!
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi wonder why Ford didn't use 3D printing to resolve a recent supply chain issue.
AI Tools Will Change 3D Printing in a Way You Don’t Expect
After looking at several AI tools recently, Iâve realized there is another fundamentally important way AI will affect the 3D printing world.
What Happened to the Blackbelt 3D printer? Answer: It’s Even Better
Thereâs an interesting tale about the Blackbelt 3D printer, the first successful belt 3D printer.
Essentium’s Laser Focus on Quality
I had a chat with Essentiumâs CEO, Blake Teipel the other week and learned about their increased focus on quality.
Book of the Week: Invent to Learn
This weekâs selection is âInvent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroomâ by Sylvia Martinez and Gary S. Stager.
3D Printing Upside Down and Right Side Up at the Same Time with Duplex 3D
Duplex 3D has produced what could be one of the strangest â and fastest â FFF 3D printers on the market.
Sculpman’s Amazing Variable Width 3D Printer Nozzle
Sculpmanâs variable nozzle is among the most interesting technologies we saw at Formnext.
Sculpteo Released Their 2022 Annual Survey Results
Sculpteo released their fascinating annual survey of 3D printing last week.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Bike
This weekâs selection is the 3D printed bicycle by voxeljet, Mungo Racing and Spherene.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 4, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How 3D Printing Can Help Pakistan After Devastating Flooding
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi hope Pakistan will release their ban on import of 3D printers to assist in flooding relief.
Is the ReCreator 3D’s Pultrusion Method a Good Thing?Â
Iâm looking at an interesting open source hardware project, the ReCreator 3D.
The Seven New Classes of Metal 3D Printers
After seeing a great deal of new metal 3D printers recently, it seems that there are new classes of equipment emerging.
ICON Awarded Massive NASA Contract for Lunar 3D Printing
ICON has landed a US$57.2M contract with NASA to 3D print a Lunar 3D printing system.
Did a Little French Startup Finally Get How to Optimize Designs for 3D Printing?
Cognitive Design Systems understands that lightest does not equal optimum and not all 3D prints are manufacturable.
Q.BIG 3D’s Big 3D Printer Has a Surprising Feature
We had a quick look at Q.BIG 3Dâs new QUEEN 1 3D printer.
Roboze To Focus More on Materials
After speaking with Roboze representatives, it seems the company is going full-out on materials.
What’s Up With Glassomer?
We have a small update from the folks at Glassomer.
Automotive Industry Turning Gears with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how certain advanced automobile manufacturers are now leveraging 3D printing.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer wraps ups with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and software.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab was busy taking a close look at the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer.
Industry Giants Support Concrete 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at developments in construction 3D print applications.
Metal Parts By Lunchtime: Foundry Lab’s Unique Metal Casting Technology
Foundry Lab has developed an extremely rapid process for producing strong metal parts in many different materials.
Freemelt’s Unusual New Metal 3D Printer Features
We had a look at Freemeltâs latest innovations in metal 3D printing.
This 3D Printer Hot End Needs No Fan
I had a look at Slice Engineeringâs highly unusual Mosquito Conduct hot end, and was surprised to find it doesnât need a fan.
Book of the Week: Digital Gastronomy
This weekâs selection is âDigital Gastronomy: From 3D Food Printing to Personalized Nutritionâ.
A Look at Rivelin’s Impressive Metal Post Processor
Rivelin Robotics showed their amazing metal 3D print post processing station to us last week.
3D Printing with Pulp and Paper Waste
TU Delft researchers have demonstrated 3D printing with waste cellulose and lignin materials.
NPPower’s New Malachite Metal 3D Printer
NPPower revealed their new small-format metal 3D printer, the Malachite.