3D Printing Blog

According to a report on TechCrunch, Local Motors has ceased operations.

A paper released last month describes an efficient method for splitting 3D models, enabling 3D printing of large objects on smaller machines.

This week’s selection is “Getting Started with Soldering” by Marc de Vinck.

I spoke with 3DQue representatives to find out the latest on their unusual 3D printing technology.

A new project will launch a voice controlled 3D printer.

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine how advanced 3D printed compressors could change shipping.

This week’s selection is the Electronic Component Bender by Luigi Ruina.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest ZARA should do a lot more 3D printing.

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

Thermwood announced they’ve received another 32 patents for additive manufacturing methods, adding to their massive pile.

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine how Rivian's use of 3D printing may influence other manufacturers, like Ford.

Axtra3D unveiled its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology and Lumia printer, which the company believes will revolutionize 3D printing.

It’s that time of year again; we're rolling out our annual reader survey, and this year you could win an amazing desktop 3D printer if you participate.

3DEO announced some startling statistics about their recent expansion, but this demonstrates something important for 3D printer manufacturers.

A German company announced a new copper powder that can be more easily 3D printed.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the increasing 3D print activity in Florida.

E3D-Online’s new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.

Sinterit announced a partnership with Forward AM, the AM unit of BASF.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an unusual process to 3D print a prototype OLED display that’s actually flexible.

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at recent mergers in the transportation industry and see how they could benefit from 3D printing.

Nano Dimension announced a partnership with XPTL to develop a new conductive ink for their systems that is based on nanoparticles.

Exaddon produces a unique 3D printer that can produce micro-sized metal objects.

This week’s selection is “Creating 3D Models for 3D Printing Using OpenSCAD” by David Leithauser.

TIPE 3D Printing 2022 is set to begin soon, and you should consider attending.

I’ve learned of an unusual collaboration between a 3D printer manufacturer, Anycubic, and a 3D content provider, MyMiniFactory.

A unique application for 3D printing has been developed by a student at Texas A&M.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how buildings could be 3D printed on another planet.

This week’s selection is the amazingly detailed 1890 Granary Print by scanning expert Patrick Letourneau.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. government funding may affect use of 3D printing.

This week's question focuses on the expiration of Stratasys-owned PolyJet patents.

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how a children's TV show pivot could make good use of 3D printing technology.

Today I’m looking at KINGS 3D, the largest manufacturer of SLA 3D printers in China.

Automotive manufacturers have been turning to new technologies to ramp up growth in recent years.

I spoke with Sindoh and learned they’re undergoing a major transformation.

A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.

I had a look at Smart3D’s manufacturing system, the MACRO, which offers both regular and high temperature additive manufacturing options.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Lippert Components is using 3D printing.

It’s that time of year again; we're rolling out our annual reader survey, and this year there is an incredible prize for one lucky respondent.

IKEA has quietly introduced a pair of 3D printed designs in their online store.

A new version of Polygonica has been released with several powerful 3D features.

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how ADT's Engineering Lab could make use of 3D printing technology.

We’ve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has “gone under”. But is this true?

Formlabs announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3+, with an amazing feature.

I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what they’ve been doing lately.

This week’s selection is “More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects” by Paul and David Bradt.

Well, well — it’s the beginning of another year, and time for some forward thinking.

The year 2021 has ended, and it’s time to look back to see what happened in 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing.

This week’s selection is the 3D printed Throne toilet by Nagami.