Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 20, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing the Future at Stony Brook University
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the contributions to 3D printing that are taking place at Stony Brook University.
Reactions To The Latest Simplify3D V5 News
After last week’s news of a coming new software release from Simplify3D, reactions have been all over the map.
Ten Simultaneous Materials For Powder 3D Printing?
Aerosint proposed an astonishing TEN material powder 3D printing concept.
Essentium Working On Metal 3D Printing Process
It seems that Essentium could soon join the ranks of companies producing metal 3D printers.
Volumetric 3D Printing Is Becoming a Reality
Talk of a new method of 3D printing has been a quiet yet slowly growing buzz in the industry.
How To Assess A 3D Print Enclosure
3D print enclosures are a common homebuilt accessory, but how do you know you’re doing it correctly?
Question of the Week: 3D Printed Beak?
This week’s question is “how would one 3D print a beak for a swan?”
Implications Of Scrona’s New Printhead
AM Ventures announced an investment in startup Scrona AG. But what’s so important about this company?
LVMH and 3D Printing in the Luxury Industry
Charles R. Goulding & Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing technology in the high-end fashion industry.
Findings From MakerBot’s Latest Industry Survey
MakerBot released their annual “State of 3D Printing” report and as usual it includes some interesting statistics.
OECHSLER is 3D Printing The Way Manufacturers Should
There are many companies now using additive manufacturing approaches, but OECHSLER seems to be doing so successfully by leveraging all the benefits.
What’s New In Z-Suite 3.0.0?
Zortrax released a beta version of their new 3D print management software, Z-Suite.
Hawkeye, Archery, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how media has stimulated the use of 3D printing for the sport of archery.
Additive Manufacturing: We’re Doing It All Wrong
A chat with Essentium CEO Blake Teipel revealed something rather interesting about the additive manufacturing industry.
Artec 3D Launches Significantly Upgraded 3D Scanner
Artec 3D announced the 2022 Leo handheld 3D scanner, which seems to be vastly improved over the previous model.
Valve Releases CAD Model For Customizing Steam Deck
Valve released the design files to enable custom cases for their upcoming Steak Deck device.
Book of the Week: Practical Arduino Engineering
This week’s selection is “Practical Arduino Engineering: End to End Development with the Arduino, Fusion 360, 3D Printing, and Eagle” by Harold Timmis.
Is It Possible To Build Your Own Belt 3D Printer?
Belt 3D printers are becoming more popular, but they can be expensive. Can you build one instead?
Looking At Carbon’s Design Engine Pricing
Carbon has now officially released their Design Engine software.
E3D-Online Adjusts IP Policy For Revo
E3D-Online clarified their position on use of their Revo hot end design.
Design of the Week: VW Beetle Classic
This week’s selection is the VW Beetle Classic by Ed van der Heijden.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 13, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Steel Mills, Scrapyards and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of scrapyard metal recovery efforts.
PowerBelt’s TinyBelt 3D Printer To Launch Soon
PowerBelt3D is set to release a very low-cost belt 3D printer, the TinyBelt.
AM Ventures Adds Materials Startup
AM Ventures announced yet another AM startup in their portfolio: Headmade Materials.
Desktop Metal Rebrands EnvisionTEC to ETEC
Desktop Metal did a rebrand this week.
Embracing Circularity in Manufacturing with Carbon Fiber Recycling
Vartega employs a patented chemical-based process to rescue carbon fiber waste from an eternity in the landfill.
CONFIRMED: Simplify3D V5 IS ON THE WAY
We now have concrete indications that the long-awaited version 5 of Simply3D could be released shortly.
3D “Capture” App Goes Down
I received a note from Standard Cyborg’s Jeffrey Huber regarding their app, “Capture”.
Authentise Acquires Elements
Authentise acquired Elements, a company providing easy access to manufacturing management services.
2022 Predictions for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what might transpire in the world of 3D printing during 2022.
How Can a 3D Printer Company Persuade New Customers?
To what lengths must a 3D printer manufacturer go in order to convince prospects to become customers?
The Five Great Challenges Additive Manufacturing Must Overcome
What are the remaining barriers to mass use of additive manufacturing?
Pedego, Cycling, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the challenge and opportunities facing bicycle manufacturers.
Design of the Week: Steampunk Light Switch
This week’s selection is the Steampunk Light Switch by John Mulac.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 6, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
New Residential Plant Appliance and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how interest in home gardening has increased could generate more 3D printing activity.
The Basics of Choosing 3D Printer Filament
You just cracked open your new desktop FFF 3D printer. What filaments should you use?
New AM Materials Round Up, February 4, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Restructuring Asian Toy Supply Chains
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest more use of 3D printing for toy manufacturing could be considered.
FGF Printing Advances May Be a Game Changer
Once costly and full of limitations, fused granular fabrication (FGF) advancements are making it a viable 3D printing method for various materials, including foaming materials.
Desktop Ceramic 3D Printing At Home
A desktop 3D printer could allow easy ceramic 3D printing at home.
Green 3D Printing On The Rise
There is increasing interest in green 3D printing.
HP Enters the Bottle Business
HP announced a strategic acquisition that effectively puts them in the bottle-making business.
Advancements in the Development of Living 3D Printed Bioinks
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine a new approach for producing bioinks using microbes.
New Cura Enables Much Faster 3D Printing
Ultimaker announced a new version of Ultimaker Cura, which seems to offer much more rapid 3D printing.
Last Call For Our Annual Survey: Win A 3D Printer
Our annual reader survey ends this week, and there's not much time left to enter to win an amazing desktop 3D printer.
Desktop Health’s Einstein 3D Printers
Desktop Health, a line of business within Desktop Metal, announced a new series of dental 3D printers.
Flooring, Tiling, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing might affect the flooring market.