3D Printing Blog

Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.

Researchers have developed a method of 3D scanning that can resolve structures as small as 7nm, or 0.000007mm.

I just discovered a very interesting tool that should be of interest to anyone performing 3D scanning.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.

More questions arise about the new Anker M5 3D printer, even before it ships.

Printables has been forced to de-list dozens of 3D models referencing “Honda”.

NASA announced the development of a powerful new metal alloy that will be of specific interest by the aerospace sector.

This week’s selection is “OpenSCAD Cookbook: OpenSCAD Recipes for learning 3D modeling” by John Clark Craig.

Phrozen announced a new 8K resin 3D printer, the Sonic Mighty 8K.

A company provides five axis electronic 3D printing, but what is this used for?

Vlare is shaking up the world of resin 3D printing.

This week’s selection is the incredible Analog 35mm Movie Camera by designer Yuta Ikeya.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Lara Tomiko look at the need for Poland to unleash some of its 3D printing capacity due to recent events.

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

COBOD received an investment from a partner that will certainly raise the stakes in the battle for construction 3D print supremacy.

I spoke with Nick Stratton, the fellow behind Hotends.com about their recent activities.

Smart data is a powerful tool that can enhance 3D printing and turbocharge manufacturing operations.

After an absence of many months, our intermittent inspection of our mailbag returns with several astounding and highly amusing enquiries.

Ultimaker has organized a big announcement for a new slicing engine in their Ultimaker Cura system.

Peopoly announced a new, large resin 3D printer the “Phenom Forge” targeted at low volume production environments.

Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine the recent change in defense strategy in Germany.

The Biden administration announced a series of new policies related to “ghost guns” that might affect 3D printing.

Researchers have created a unique nanoprinting process that can produce extremely small objects in a wide variety of materials.

Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at how orthopaedic treatments are being served by 3D print technology.

Polycam launched a key 3D service for Ukraine.

There’s many applications of 3D printing, but perhaps none more important than those that help solve the climate emergency.

Wait, a removable plate for resin 3D printers?

This week’s selection is “Getting Started in ZBrush” by Greg Johnson.

Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict extrusion widths to improve 3D print quality.

Somehow I hadn’t seen the FDM Assessment Protocol for quite a while, but maybe you haven’t either.

A very unusual design for a 3D print extruder has been patented.

This week’s selection is the creepy Animatronic Eyeball by Enza3D.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the influence of retail change on 3D printing.

Our hands on test of the Anycubic Photon M3 3D printer continues, with a lot at operations, software and final thoughts.

Somehow we’ve also managed to test yet another device this week, the Anycubic Photon M3 desktop resin 3D printer.

Anker launched their first 3D printer, the M5, on Kickstarter.

A start-up company, Psyonic, recently released the Ability Hand, a 3D-printed limb with touch-sensing capabilities.

Our evaluation of Capturing Reality’s new mobile 3D scanning app continues.

Capturing Reality released a mobile version of their powerful 3D scanning system, and we gave it a test.

A pattern emerged recently where it seems that German industrial giant Siemens has partnered with at least two more 3D print companies.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing is gradually being used in the sport of Cricket.

Medical authorities in Taiwan have begun 3D printing “replacement” organs for deceased individuals.

New research has developed a method of 3D printing in brilliant iridescent colors.

3D Systems announced a new series of industrial 3D printers, the SLA 750.

Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at the supply chain challenges of Polaris, and how 3D printing could help.

Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer continues with a look at operations, print results and conclusions.

Our busy lab managed to give the Anycubic Kobra desktop 3D printer a thorough workout.