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Design of the Week: Filament Cutter

Design of the Week: Filament Cutter

This week’s selection is the Filament Cutter by Printables contributor fuchsr.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 11, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 11, 2022

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

PHAradox: An Entirely New Class of 3D Print Materials

PHAradox: An Entirely New Class of 3D Print Materials

Helian Polymers is launching a new set of materials that could be the way forward for eco-conscious 3D print operations.

UpNano Increases 2PP 3D Printing Precision

UpNano Increases 2PP 3D Printing Precision

UpNano announced a new feature that will increase the precision of their two photon 3D printing system.

CNH Industrial and 3D Printing

CNH Industrial and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D print technology is woven into the growth strategy of CNH Industrial.

The Fastest Aircraft in the World Will Have 3D Printed Parts

The Fastest Aircraft in the World Will Have 3D Printed Parts

Velo3D printers will be used to make components capable of withstanding Mach 5 speeds aboard Hermeus’ Quarterhorse hypersonic aircraft.

Don’t Buy These Marvelous 3D Models

Don’t Buy These Marvelous 3D Models

I’m looking at a rather suspicious 3D model collection offer.

3D Printed Bioelectronics Are Coming

3D Printed Bioelectronics Are Coming

New research seems to have developed a way to 3D print bioelectronic components.

Exploring The Mess of Mass Market Retail 3D Printer Sales

Exploring The Mess of Mass Market Retail 3D Printer Sales

If you intend on buying a 3D printer, maybe you should not consider buying one from a “normal” retailer.

Dinosaurs and 3D Printing

Dinosaurs and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding provides thoughts on the relationship between 3D technology and dinosaurs.

Questioning 3D Print Power Fail Recovery

Questioning 3D Print Power Fail Recovery

I’m beginning to have my doubts about the benefit of “power fail recovery” for FFF 3D printers.

Researchers Develop Ice 3D Printer

Therwood’s LSAM is Really Large Scale

Therwood’s LSAM is Really Large Scale

If you’re looking for a large scale 3D printer, look no further than Thermwood.

Liquidators and 3D Printing

Liquidators and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose increased use of 3D printing to help refurbish liquidated products.

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 3

Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 2

Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 1

The Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer spent some time in our lab being tested.

Book of the Week: Maps for Time Travelers

Book of the Week: Maps for Time Travelers

This week’s selection is “Maps for Time Travelers: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Bring Us Closer to the Past” by Mark D McCoy.

Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer

Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer

Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.

Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition

Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition

Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?

Heavy Metal – Book Review

Heavy Metal – Book Review

Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on shipbuilding, where 3D printing can take a lead role.

Design of the Week: Deckchair

Design of the Week: Deckchair

This week’s selection is the Deckchair by Papa-prints.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 4, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 4, 2022

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

Christian Dior Design Center and 3D Printing

Christian Dior Design Center and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the high fashion industry.

Anycubic Announces 3D Printer Under $200, and More

Anycubic Announces 3D Printer Under $200, and More

Anycubic announced two new 3D printers, including one that is to be priced at under US$200.

All About PrintNanny

All About PrintNanny

PrintNanny is a new AI system to smartly monitor 3D print jobs.

A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts

A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts

A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand…

Getting into 3D Printing? Here’s What to Know About Choosing the Right Materials

Getting into 3D Printing? Here’s What to Know About Choosing the Right Materials

There are some common pitfalls to consider when selecting 3D printing materials.

Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”

Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”

Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.

Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”

Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”

The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.

The Importance of ESD-Safe 3D Print Materials

The Importance of ESD-Safe 3D Print Materials

There’s plenty of 3D print materials available, but what about ESD-safe filament?

HIMARS and 3D Printing

HIMARS and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing has been used to assist in field deployments of the now-famous HIMARS system.

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 3

Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 2

Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software.

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 1

We had the opportunity to test the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer.

GE Split-Up: Vernova and 3D Printing

GE Split-Up: Vernova and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how GE will handle 3D printing during its corporate restructuring.

Sorting Through Creality’s Current Ender-3 3D Printer Series

Sorting Through Creality’s Current Ender-3 3D Printer Series

Creality now offers no less than six different Ender-3 3D printer models, and choosing between them can be challenging. 

No One Understands the H350 3D Printer

US Government Changes Rules For 3D Printed Weapons

US Government Changes Rules For 3D Printed Weapons

Legal changes suggest the market for 3D printed weapons may soon shrink in the United States.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Money

Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Money

This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Money” by Richard Licastro.

Could Sketch2Pose Show The Way To Easy 3D Modeling?

Could Sketch2Pose Show The Way To Easy 3D Modeling?

Sketch2Pose provides an intriguing capability that might eventually lead to a new way of 3D modeling.

3D Printed Camera Lens System Proves Something Interesting

3D Printed Camera Lens System Proves Something Interesting

An open source photography project has developed a 3D printable lens system, but there’s an interesting implication.

Toy Sales Going Strong with Help from 3D Printing

Toy Sales Going Strong with Help from 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the resurgence of the toy industry.

Design of the Week: Overboard Spice Rack

Design of the Week: Overboard Spice Rack

This week’s selection is the Overboard Spice Rack by electrical engineer and Reddit contributor FuegoMonster.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 28, 2022

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 28, 2022

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

Fashion Mules and 3D Printing

Fashion Mules and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new footwear fashion trend and its relationship to 3D printing.

Large Format Delta FFF 3D Printer In Development

Large Format Delta FFF 3D Printer In Development

Researchers at Jacobs University in Germany are developing a large format 3D printer.

Using Soil Material for Construction 3D Printing?

Using Soil Material for Construction 3D Printing?

Researchers at the University of Virginia have been experimenting with some highly unusual 3D printing material.

Fifty 3D Printer Exhibitors at the 2022 IMTS Chicago Trade Show

Fifty 3D Printer Exhibitors at the 2022 IMTS Chicago Trade Show

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing proportion of 3D printing solutions shown at the bi-annual IMTS show.

Nexa3D Opens Up About the Dirty Side of 3D Printing

Nexa3D Opens Up About the Dirty Side of 3D Printing

What gaps need to be addressed to make additive manufacturing truly sustainable?