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Design of the Week: FilamentMeter

Design of the Week: FilamentMeter

This weekā€™s selection is the incredible FilamentMeter by ARDUINONMORE.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 2, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 2, 2022

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

Human Digital Twinning and Medical 3D Printing

Human Digital Twinning and Medical 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at digital twinning and 3D printing.

Eight Dumbest 3D Printing Mistakes

Eight Dumbest 3D Printing Mistakes

Youā€™ve probably done them all: the eight dumbest 3D printing mistakes ā€” FFF edition.

SnapEDA’s Syndication Network Liberates Millions of 3D Models

SnapEDA’s Syndication Network Liberates Millions of 3D Models

SnapEDA announced a new Syndication Network that releases ā€œmillionsā€ of 3D models.

The Water Infrastructure Crisis and 3D Printing

The Water Infrastructure Crisis and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose several ideas for leveraging 3D printing technology to solve today's water crises.

Design Strategies Needed to Unlock 3D Printingā€™s Potential

A Protolabs engineerā€™s perspective on the right DfAM approach.

An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing

An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing

I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.

Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!

Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!

Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.

A Different Way To 3D Print Rockets

A Different Way To 3D Print Rockets

Firehawk Aerospace is 3D printing rockets, but not in the way you might think.

Herman Miller and Knoll Merger Creates 3D Printing Opportunities

Herman Miller and Knoll Merger Creates 3D Printing Opportunities

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa BonafƩ look at how innovation could be enabled by more 3D printing by major furniture producers.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Kingroon KP5L 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 2

Our lab test of the Kingroon KP5L continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations.

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 1

Our lab has been quite busy lately, and this time weā€™re looking at the Kingroon KPL5 3D printer.

Gulf Coast Military Shipbuilding and 3D Printing

Gulf Coast Military Shipbuilding and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing use can be increased by shipyards constructing and refurbishing vessels.

Stratasys Introduces Certification Program

Stratasys Introduces Certification Program

Stratasys has introduced a ā€œcertification programā€ for those involved with their FDM 3D printing technology.

Rivelen Robotics’ Metal Post Processing Technology

Rivelen Robotics’ Metal Post Processing Technology

Rivelen Robotics provides a very interesting metal post processing solution for production.

AddUp Pursues Different Engagement Model

AddUp Pursues Different Engagement Model

AddUp announced a joint venture, and itā€™s a very different way to engage with clients.

Book of the Week: A Guide to Additive Manufacturing

Book of the Week: A Guide to Additive Manufacturing

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œA Guide to Additive Manufacturingā€ by editors Damir Godec, Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Axel Nordin, Eujin Pei and Julia UreƱa AlcĆ”zar.

Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones

Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones

New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.

When Is Construction 3D Printing Going To Catch On?

When Is Construction 3D Printing Going To Catch On?

Construction 3D printing should eventually be a massive business, but when, exactly, will this occur?

Commercial Submarines and 3D Printing

Commercial Submarines and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing for manufacturing submersibles.

Design of the Week: Full Color Vi

Design of the Week: Full Color Vi

This weekā€™s selection is the detailed 3D model of Vi from Arcane by Magnavis and 3D printed by Barry Webb.

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

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

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

The CHIPS Act and 3D Printing

The CHIPS Act and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti SulibhaviĀ examine how the new CHIPS and Science Act could affect 3D printing.

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 3

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 3

Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and our final thoughts.

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 2

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 2

Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer continues with a look at Setup, calibration and operations.

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 1

Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 1

Just prior to its release, we obtained a Kobra Go 3D printer from Anycubic and gave it a good test.

A FRESH Take on Liquid Possibilities in 3D Printing

A FRESH Take on Liquid Possibilities in 3D Printing

FluidFormā€™s FRESH technologies may offer a solution to 3D printing challenging materials such as collagen and silicone.

SLM Solutions To Build World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer

SLM Solutions To Build World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer

SLM Solutions is the major contractor on a project set to build what should be the largest 3D printer ever.

trinckle’s Fixture Designer Shows How It’s Done

trinckle’s Fixture Designer Shows How It’s Done

Iā€™ve been looking at trinckleā€™s Fixture Designer software, and itā€™s quite impressive.

The Zortrax Inkspire 2 Resin 3D Printing System

The Zortrax Inkspire 2 Resin 3D Printing System

Zortrax announced a new suite for resin 3D printing, focused on the new Inkspire 2.

International Glass Industry Business Planning and 3D Printing

International Glass Industry Business Planning and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent events and how they are changing glass production.

The SunLu Terminator3 3D Printer

The SunLu Terminator3 3D Printer

Sunlu announced a new desktop 3D printer that could be among the fastest in its class.

Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?

Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?

This weekā€™s question relates to some mats we used in a prior story.

AM Apocalypse? What Happens When Shipping Costs Drop?

AM Apocalypse? What Happens When Shipping Costs Drop?

Iā€™ve been doing some thinking about what might unfold in the next year or so.

Indiaā€™s Economic Growth Rate and 3D Printing

Indiaā€™s Economic Growth Rate and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing technology in India.

The Most Awful 3D Printer Filament Disaster I’ve Ever Encountered

Essentium Announces Major Recyclable Materials Partnership

Essentium Announces Major Recyclable Materials Partnership

Essentium announced today a major materials partnership with Braskem that should provide new types of 3D print materials.

Meltio Partnership Creates Robotic 3D Printer

Meltio Partnership Creates Robotic 3D Printer

Melito has partnered with Ziknes to develop a robotic metal 3D printer.

Book of the Week: The AI Cookbook

Book of the Week: The AI Cookbook

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œThe AI Cookbook: A taste of the futureā€ by Paolo Rosson.

Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read

Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read

Researchers from Chemical Insights and Prusa Research have published reports on 3D printer safety that should be standard reading for all participants.

The Peel 3 Handheld 3D Scanner

The Peel 3 Handheld 3D Scanner

peel 3D announced a new handheld 3D scanner: the peel 3.

Lynxter Announces New Delta Direct Extruder

Lynxter Announces New Delta Direct Extruder

Lynxter announced a new direct drive toolhead, the FIL21.

Design of the Week: Queen Elizabeth II

Design of the Week: Queen Elizabeth II

This weekā€™s selection is the 3D model of Queen Elizabeth II by CGTrader contributor Vlad.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 16, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 16, 2022

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

Milwaukee Tools and 3D Printing

Milwaukee Tools and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti SulibhaviĀ look at how 3D printing could be used at Milwaukee Tools.

New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022

New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

What Is MatterHackers Doing With the US Navy?

What Is MatterHackers Doing With the US Navy?

MatterHackers announced a highly unusual arrangement with the US Navy.

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and 3D Printing Can Help

FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and 3D Printing Can Help

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential for use of 3D printing to produce hearing aids on demand.