Design of the Week: Copper Aerospike Rocket Engine
This weekās selection is the astonishing Aerospike rocket engine by Hyperganic.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 27, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Watertight Closeable Models
Charles R. Goulding and Matt SelmanĀ consider the benefits of using 3D print technology to produce watertight cases for underwater devices.
Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell
At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they donāt even sell.
Rapidia’s Bump in the Road
Rapidia has had some challenges recently, but it seems they are overcoming them.
Affordable Metal 3D Printing From SinterJet
Sinterjet launched a new and inexpensive metal 3D printing system, the M60.
EOS Launches European Partner Network
The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production
What’s In The PARTBOX?
A new company has developed a 3D print system entirely around the concept of digital inventory.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
More On Multimaterial Powder Depostion Methods
Our post describing a new approach for multimaterial powder recoating generated some discussion.
Reshoring Big Pharma and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential of 3D printing to aid the process of reshoring the pharma industry.
The SYGLASS2 Glass 3D Printer Can Do Something Amazing
After looking at the SYGLASS2 3D printer from Sygnis, I am astonished at what it can 3D print: kilometers of optical fiber.
The SEAMHex 3D Printer Overcomes Pellet Problems
We had a look at the very unusual METROM SEAMHex 3D printer.
Surprising Findings in Essentium’s Annual AM Survey
Essentium released the 2022 edition of their annual additive manufacturing survey.
The Use of Additive Manufacturing in Space: an AM Coalition Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a webinar focusing on use of additive manufacturing in space applications.
New Method For Powder-Based Multi-Material 3D Printing Developed
One of the most interesting technologies we observed at Formnext 2022 was a new way to 3D print multiple materials in powder.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 22, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
The Revival of Nuclear Reactors and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at the increasing use of metal 3D printing in the nuclear industry.
Book of the Week: Advanced 3D Printing with Grasshopper
This weekās selection is āAdvanced 3D Printing with Grasshopperā by Diego Garcia Cuevas and Gianluca Pugliese.
There’s An Even Bigger NXG XII
SLM Solutions announced the NXG XII 600E, an even bigger version of the companyās massive metal 3D printer.
Another Way To Integrate NFTs with 3D Printing
A newly announced partnership shows how NFTs could be used with 3D print technology.
ICON Begins Massive 3D Printed Construction Project
ICON announced their massive 3D printed construction project to build 100 homes is now underway.
Design of the Week: Adjustable Tablet Stand
This weekās selection is the Adjustable Tablet Stand by James C Gullberg.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 20, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Creality Announces Dramatic Price Reductions: US$99 3D Printers
Creality announced a series of dramatic price discounts on 3D printers for their Black Friday sale period, some of which are unprecedented in the industry.
The HVAC Winter Project and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest use of 3D printing in the HVAC industry could increase.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normalā¦ Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
Phrozen Announces “Light Putty”
Phrozen announced a unique product for resin 3D printing: light curing putty.
Hyperganic’s New Simulation Tech
Hyperganic announced a new and very speedy 3D simulation technology.
Siemens and BASF Create a Concept RV for Hymer
Hymer uses the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio and BASF new materials to reimagine motor homes.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews, 2022 Edition
An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.
Lynxter’s Silicone 3D Printer Has an Important Surprise
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer dedicated to silicone material.
Sigma Additive Solutions Has Been Busy
There has been two interesting announcements from Sigma Additive Solutions.
Miso Food Robots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the tasty future of fast food, courtesy of 3D print technology.
Two New Innovations From Meltio
Meltio has introduced two new innovations: āHorizonā slicing software and a laser calibration system.
Create it REAL Releases Standalone Slicing Software Tool
Create it REAL seems to have switched strategies with their slicing software tool.
Another 3D Company Announces a Sustainability Initiative
Itās gradually becoming the norm to have a sustainability program if youāre in the AM space.
Shifting from Plumbing to Semiconductors with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a surprising shift in the plumbing industry.
Xioneer’s Affordable Dyeing Station
Xioneer announced a new dyeing system, The Vortex EZ.
Markforged Links Slicing and Simulation
Markforged announced a very useful new feature for their Eiger software platform.
Largix’s Unusual 3D Printing Process
An Israeli company uses an unusual 3D printing process to make large-scale objects.
Book of the Week: Understanding OpenSCAD
This weekās selection is āUnderstanding OpenSCAD: A hands-on introduction to OpenSCAD for 3D printing and CNC millingā by Alicia Doors.
Hands on with the Luma NeRF 3D Scanner App
Iāve been testing the Luma 3D scanning app, which uses the new NeRF method, and itās amazing.
CASTOR Now Measures 3D Printed Part Carbon Emissions
CASTOR announced a unique environmental feature in their powerful part analysis tool.
3DQue Announces AutoFarm3D
3DQue announced their flagship software product, AutoFarm3D.
Design of the Week: Dreams of Earth/Concrete
This weekās selection is āDreams of Earth/Concreteā by architectural designer Dinorah Martinez Schulte.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 13, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Canva
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at how Canva could relate to 3D printing.
See You At Formnext 2022!
This coming week our team will be at Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany once again.
3DOS Could Be A Very Big Deal
A new venture called 3DOS looks to become the next big manufacturing network.