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Hands On With The Formlabs Resin Pump, Part 2

Hands On With The Formlabs Resin Pump, Part 2

Our look at the resin pump system for the new Form 4L 3D printer concludes.

Hands On With The Formlabs Resin Pump, Part 1

Hands On With The Formlabs Resin Pump, Part 1

We were provided with a resin pump for our new Form 4L 3D printer, and gave it a good test.

From Budgets to Battlefields: How 3D Printing Powers NATO’s Defense Future

From Budgets to Battlefields: How 3D Printing Powers NATO’s Defense Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how NATO's push for increased defense spending and the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies are transforming military strategies and sparking debates across member states.

Nano Dimension’s Leadership Overhaul: Interim CEO Charts a New Path

NASA and Fortify Partner to 3D Print Cost-Effective Antenna for Space Applications

NASA and Fortify Partner to 3D Print Cost-Effective Antenna for Space Applications

Fortify helped NASA 3D print an inexpensive antenna for space applications.

Supernova Secures DoD Contract to 3D Print Energetic Materials

Supernova Secures DoD Contract to 3D Print Energetic Materials

News from Supernova shows a new application set for explosive growth.

Batch.Works and E3D Partner to Reshape UK AM Industry

Batch.Works and E3D Partner to Reshape UK AM Industry

Powered by funding from the UK government’s Smart Grant competition under Innovate UK.

3D Printing and Clean Energy: Constellation’s Visionary Path

3D Printing and Clean Energy: Constellation’s Visionary Path

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the $26.6 billion merger that creates America’s top clean energy provider and integrates groundbreaking 3D printing technologies.

Push Back Against Bambu Lab’s New Security Architecture

Push Back Against Bambu Lab’s New Security Architecture

There have been a few more developments in the Bambu Lab situation.

3D Concrete Printing at World of Concrete: Industry Progress or Missed Opportunity?

3D Concrete Printing at World of Concrete: Industry Progress or Missed Opportunity?

Last week, the “World of Concrete” event took place, and I noticed something interesting. This event is a very large annual conference focused on the concrete and masonry construction industry, taking…

Practical Safety Tools You Can 3D Print

Practical Safety Tools You Can 3D Print

3D printing has revolutionized everyday life by making manufacturing accessible and versatile for everyone.

From AI Chips to Humanoid Systems: How NVIDIA Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Robotics

From AI Chips to Humanoid Systems: How NVIDIA Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Robotics

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe investigate how NVIDIA's pivot to generative physical AI, innovative platforms like Jetson Thor, and advances in 3D printing are revolutionizing the robotics industry.

Tyson Build Plates: Durable, High-Performance Print Surfaces for FFF 3D Printers

Snapmaker Orca Project: Advanced Open-Source Slicing for 3D Printing

Titomic’s Journey: From Volatile Valuations to Defense Sector Success

Titomic’s Journey: From Volatile Valuations to Defense Sector Success

I thought I’d talk about Titomic today, a company not as well known as it should be.

Design of the Week: Charger Port Cleaning Tool

Design of the Week: Charger Port Cleaning Tool

This week’s selection is the Charger Port Cleaning Tool by Printables contributor fifindr.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 26, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 26, 2025

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

Labor Shortages and Tech Solutions: U.S. Manufacturing’s Resilient Future

Labor Shortages and Tech Solutions: U.S. Manufacturing’s Resilient Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how U.S. manufacturers like Jones Plastic & Engineering combat labor shortages by leveraging 3D printing, automation, and strategic innovation.

Community Backlash Could Accelerate Bambu Lab’s Shift to Consumer-Centric 3D Printing

Community Backlash Could Accelerate Bambu Lab’s Shift to Consumer-Centric 3D Printing

Community reaction to the Bambu Lab controversy may inadvertently result in the situation they fear most.

Elegoo Launches Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: High-Resolution Resin Printing at 150mm/hour

Mighty Buildings for Sale: California 3D Printed Housing Firm Seeks Buyer

Bendable’ Concrete Mixes Aim to Improve 3D Printing for Construction

Bendable’ Concrete Mixes Aim to Improve 3D Printing for Construction

University of New Mexico civil engineers patent ultra-ductile cementitious material.

Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer

Question of the Week: Software for Ancient Resin 3D Printer

This week’s question is about software for an older resin 3D printer. Reader Edward writes: “I recently received an anet n4 3d printer. It came with everything in the box but…

FreeCAD 1.0 Released: Open-Source CAD Tool Reaches Milestone

FreeCAD 1.0 Released: Open-Source CAD Tool Reaches Milestone

I didn’t notice until just today, but it turns out that FreeCAD 1.0 was released a couple of weeks ago.

DETECT: New Food-Safe Material Brings Additive Manufacturing to Food Production

DETECT: New Food-Safe Material Brings Additive Manufacturing to Food Production

Fabulous announced a new certified material for the Formlabs Fuse 1+ system that is food safe.

Breaking the Duopoly: How COMAC is Using 3D Printing to Challenge Boeing and Airbus

Breaking the Duopoly: How COMAC is Using 3D Printing to Challenge Boeing and Airbus

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how COMAC's innovative use of large-scale 3D printing technology positions it to disrupt the Boeing-Airbus stronghold and redefine aerospace manufacturing.

Nanoe Launches Affordable Zetasinter 4L Furnace, Expanding Access to Metal 3D Printing

Nanoe Launches Affordable Zetasinter 4L Furnace, Expanding Access to Metal 3D Printing

Nanoe has released a product that could change metal 3D printing for many users.

Lighter, Faster, Better: 3D Printing Aluminum Molds for Injection Foam Polymers

Lighter, Faster, Better: 3D Printing Aluminum Molds for Injection Foam Polymers

A method of making aluminum molds for casting foamed polymers has been developed in Germany.

Carima and Tethon 3D Partner to Expand Ceramic Resin and Dental Applications

Carima and Tethon 3D Partner to Expand Ceramic Resin and Dental Applications

I had an interesting chat with two companies partnering on materials: Carima and Tethon 3D.

HOK and Pikus are Building a Concrete 3D Printed Stadium

HOK and Pikus are Building a Concrete 3D Printed Stadium

A new stadium is being built using 3D printed concrete components.

From Retired Jets to Replacement Parts: The Sustainability Revolution in Aerospace

From Retired Jets to Replacement Parts: The Sustainability Revolution in Aerospace

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the convergence of aircraft recycling and 3D printing is driving sustainability and efficiency in the aerospace industry.

Desktop 3D Printing at a Crossroads: Will the Market Split Between DIY and Consumer?

Desktop 3D Printing at a Crossroads: Will the Market Split Between DIY and Consumer?

I’ve been thinking about this past weekend’s Bambu Lab controversy, and have some thoughts.

Tumaker’s Modular 3D Printers: FFF and FGF Flexibility in One Platform

Tumaker’s Modular 3D Printers: FFF and FGF Flexibility in One Platform

Today we’re looking at a Spanish 3D printer manufacturer, Tumaker.

Smart Architecture: Humidity-Responsive 3D Printed Bioshades Save Energy

Smart Architecture: Humidity-Responsive 3D Printed Bioshades Save Energy

A team of researchers has developed a 3D printed “bioshade” that automatically reacts to the environment.

The MedTech Merger Shaping the Future: Stryker Acquires Inari Medical for $4.9 Billion

The MedTech Merger Shaping the Future: Stryker Acquires Inari Medical for $4.9 Billion

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical is set to transform vascular care and accelerate advancements in 3D printing technologies for the MedTech industry.

Bambu Lab Firmware Update Sparks Controversy and Misinformation

Bambu Lab Firmware Update Sparks Controversy and Misinformation

There’s a massive controversy happening around Bambu Lab’s surprise announcement of a firmware change.

Proposed New York Bill Requiring Background Checks for 3D Printers Faces Scrutiny

Proposed New York Bill Requiring Background Checks for 3D Printers Faces Scrutiny

A proposed bill in the New York State Senate proposes background checks for 3D printer purchases.

China Develops High-Performance Niobium-Silicon Alloy for Extreme Applications

China Develops High-Performance Niobium-Silicon Alloy for Extreme Applications

Researchers in China have developed a new alloy that could affect metal additive manufacturing.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electromechanical 7-Segment Display

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electromechanical 7-Segment Display

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Electromechanical 7-Segment Display by Instructables contributor tin-foil-hat.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 18, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 18, 2025

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

Loar Group’s Rise: Innovation in the Aerospace MRO Industry

Loar Group’s Rise: Innovation in the Aerospace MRO Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dive into how Loar Group's bold strategies are "taking off" with help from 3D printing, and how Loar is challenging industry giants.

Rosotics Shifts Focus to Space Construction with HALO 3D Printing Technology

Rosotics Shifts Focus to Space Construction with HALO 3D Printing Technology

Rosotics is undertaking a major shift in strategy, and this could affect not only 3D printing, but our future in outer space.

Neighborhood 91: Pittsburgh’s Advanced Additive Manufacturing Campus

Neighborhood 91: Pittsburgh’s Advanced Additive Manufacturing Campus

A new style of additive manufacturing facility is emerging in Pittsburgh.

MX3D Doubles Revenue as Demand for Large-Scale WAAM Systems Grows

Protolabs Expands to Full-Service Production: ‘It’s a Natural Evolution’

Protolabs Expands to Full-Service Production: ‘It’s a Natural Evolution’

Digital manufacturer adds production capabilities to service offerings.

Are Desktop 3D Printers Becoming Disposable in the Face of Rapid Advancements?

Are Desktop 3D Printers Becoming Disposable in the Face of Rapid Advancements?

I’m now wondering if desktop 3D printers have become a disposable product.

Slant 3D Almost Achieves $10/kg 3D Printer Filament with Tangled Filament Service

Slant 3D Almost Achieves $10/kg 3D Printer Filament with Tangled Filament Service

Slant 3D announced they’ve achieved their goal of producing US$10/kg 3D printer filament.

Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be…

The Trucking Revolution: Why Driverless Big Rigs Are Outpacing Self-Driving Cars

The Trucking Revolution: Why Driverless Big Rigs Are Outpacing Self-Driving Cars

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how autonomous trucks and 3D printing are transforming the trucking industry and reshaping the future of logistics.

Is 3D Gloop Safe? Differing Opinions Make for a Confusing Situation

Is 3D Gloop Safe? Differing Opinions Make for a Confusing Situation

I’m reading a thread discussing the toxicity of 3D Gloop, a popular adhesive for 3D printed parts.