3D Printing Blog

Things are moving very quickly in the text to 3D model AI space.

I had a look at Loop 3D’s new Loop Pro X+ 3D printer.

A new video show the challenges and successes of working with construction 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new economic development program that just launched in New Jersey.

Mango3D announced V5.0 of the Lychee Slicer, but with a huge surprise: it handles FFF printing as well as resin 3D printing!

Researchers have developed the incredible ability to 3D print copper at atomic scales.

3D printing at scale just might get a lot simpler with AM-Flow’s automation solution.

Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at the state of 3D printing in Miami.

3D printer used in smuggling operation.

Meltio announced a new software ecosystem for their manufacturing solutions.

I spoke with the folks from One Click Metal and learned quite a bit about their mid-range metal 3D printer.

This week’s selection is “Dancing With Robots: The 29 Strategies for Success In the Age of AI and Automation” by Bill Bishop.

Prusa Research announced a new initiative to attract commercial brands to their ecosystem.

What’s going on inside Axtra3D’s Lumia 3D printer?

PrintFoam is a unique form of 3D printing that uses, as you might guess, actual foam.

This week’s selection are the huge Avatar sculptures produced by Gentle Giant Studios

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

Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding look at the progress of certified healthcare applications for 3D printing.

This week Luma AI announced a new 3D model generation technology, that while crude today, will ultimately dominate in the future.

I had a chat with the friendly folks at DyeMansion about their latest system.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the opportunities opening for additive manufacturing as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.

Engineering a 3D printed component that can take the heat and corrosive chemicals in a geothermal well.

This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.

A quiet announcement from Stratasys indicated they’re raising prices on multiple 3D printer models, but there is some good news, too.

We had a close look at Massivit’s latest 3D print technology: CIM, or “Cast in Motion”.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the possibility of increased use of 3D printing in Thailand.

Creality took an unusual step by sponsoring a major E-sports event.

Authentise announced a rebranding that is a lot more than a name change.

Finally, after an extremely long wait, Simplify3D version 5.0 has been released today.

Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate review the use of personal 3D printing by a noted designer.

I had the opportunity to check out Multec’s amazing six-filament extrusion solution.

FreeD Printing is a software company producing software that can slice your 3D model in ways you can’t imagine.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BASF's moves in Europe and Asia.

This week’s selection is “Designing Pleasurable Products: An Introduction to the New Human Factors” by Patrick W. Jordan.

I had an idea after roving around Formnext 2022, and it has to do with post processing.

How is Digital Metal doing after their surprise acquisition by Markforged?

MELD announced a new hybrid device to produce large metal parts.

This week’s selection is the Giant Disinfectant Bottle by Modix.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman examine the growing use of 3D print tech in Blackstone's new acquisition.

Online 3D repository Sketchfab has changed their policies and now permits only adults aged 18 or over to participate.

I spoke with Wematter representatives about several things happening with the company recently.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential use of 3D printing technology to improve the efficiency of CHP operations.

The company factors material sourcing, consumption and reusability into its new, more sustainable materials.

I read about a new sustainable polymer being developed, and had a thought about sustainability in the 3D print world.

I dropped by Tethon 3D’s stand at Formnext and had a chat about their new ceramic 3D printing resin.

I’m reading about a new and highly unusual 3D printing process, “HIAM”.

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at how a recent incident might have been helped with a 3D print application.

Polymaker showed us some of their recent products, and it’s quite amazing what they’ve developed.

INTAMSYS launched a new desktop 3D printer that can operate at high temperatures.