Australiaās Blackhawk Helicopter Purchase and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the U.S. military is using digital twins for helicopter development.
The Trouble With Many Asian Desktop 3D Printers
Many Asia-based desktop 3D printer manufacturers suffer from a key limitation that holds back their growth.
Why Did Local Motors Shut Down Last Week?
According to a report on TechCrunch, Local Motors has ceased operations.
New Method of Splitting 3D Models To Fit on Smaller 3D Printers
A paper released last month describes an efficient method for splitting 3D models, enabling 3D printing of large objects on smaller machines.
Book of the Week: Getting Started with Soldering
This weekās selection is āGetting Started with Solderingā by Marc de Vinck.
3DQue’s Manufacturing Ambitions Coming True
I spoke with 3DQue representatives to find out the latest on their unusual 3D printing technology.
Who Wants a Voice Controlled 3D Printer?
A new project will launch a voice controlled 3D printer.
Growth of Liquefied Natural Gas Markets
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine how advanced 3D printed compressors could change shipping.
Design of the Week: Electronic Component Bender
This weekās selection is the Electronic Component Bender by Luigi Ruina.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Zara Management Developments and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest ZARA should do a lot more 3D printing.
New AM Materials Round Up, January 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Thermwood’s Astonishing Patent Portfolio
Thermwood announced theyāve received another 32 patents for additive manufacturing methods, adding to their massive pile.
Fordās Investment in Rivian and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine how Rivian's use of 3D printing may influence other manufacturers, like Ford.
Axtra3D Is Revolutionizing 3D Printing with New Technology
Axtra3D unveiled its Hybrid PhotoSynthesis (HPS) technology and Lumia printer, which the company believes will revolutionize 3D printing.
Enter Our Survey To Win A 3D Printer
Itās 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 Shows How To Succeed Without Selling Equipment
3DEO announced some startling statistics about their recent expansion, but this demonstrates something important for 3D printer manufacturers.
Copper 3D Printing Breakthrough
A German company announced a new copper powder that can be more easily 3D printed.
Florida and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the increasing 3D print activity in Florida.
Are You Ready For E3D’s Revo?
E3D-Onlineās new Revo product set should make life far easier for FFF 3D printer operators.
Sinterit Partners With Forward AM
Sinterit announced a partnership with Forward AM, the AM unit of BASF.
Flexible OLED Display 3D Printed
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an unusual process to 3D print a prototype OLED display thatās actually flexible.
Additive Manufacturing Innovation in the Mobility Industry
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 Developing New Conductive 3D Print Material
Nano Dimension announced a partnership with XPTL to develop a new conductive ink for their systems that is based on nanoparticles.
Very Tiny 3D Printing With Exaddon
Exaddon produces a unique 3D printer that can produce micro-sized metal objects.
Book of the Week: Creating 3D Models for 3D Printing Using OpenSCAD
This weekās selection is āCreating 3D Models for 3D Printing Using OpenSCADā by David Leithauser.
The Second TIPE Conference Is Coming Soon
TIPE 3D Printing 2022 is set to begin soon, and you should consider attending.
Unusual 3D Print Collaboration Between Manufacturer and Content Provider
Iāve learned of an unusual collaboration between a 3D printer manufacturer, Anycubic, and a 3D content provider, MyMiniFactory.
Unusual 3D Printed Application for Oil and Gas Research
A unique application for 3D printing has been developed by a student at Texas A&M.
Life on Mars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how buildings could be 3D printed on another planet.
Design of the Week: 1890 Granary Print
This weekās selection is the amazingly detailed 1890 Granary Print by scanning expert Patrick Letourneau.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 9, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
COVID-19 Funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. government funding may affect use of 3D printing.
Question of the Week: PolyJet Patents
This week's question focuses on the expiration of Stratasys-owned PolyJet patents.
3D Printing Implications of Sesameās Streetās Education Initiatives
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how a children's TV show pivot could make good use of 3D printing technology.
KINGS 3D Has a Lot of 3D Printers
Today Iām looking at KINGS 3D, the largest manufacturer of SLA 3D printers in China.
How Additive Manufacturing Is Driving Competitiveness in the Automotive Sector
Automotive manufacturers have been turning to new technologies to ramp up growth in recent years.
Sindoh Makes The Change
I spoke with Sindoh and learned theyāre undergoing a major transformation.
Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?
A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.
A Closer Look at Smart3D’s MACRO Manufacturing System
I had a look at Smart3Dās manufacturing system, the MACRO, which offers both regular and high temperature additive manufacturing options.
Lippert, the Boat and RV Replacement Parts Business, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Lippert Components is using 3D printing.
Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey, 2022 Edition
Itās 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 Now Offering Custom 3D Printed Decorations
IKEA has quietly introduced a pair of 3D printed designs in their online store.
Polygonica Version 3.1 Released
A new version of Polygonica has been released with several powerful 3D features.
ADT Engineering Lab, Solar, Smart Homes and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how ADT's Engineering Lab could make use of 3D printing technology.
Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?
Weāve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has āgone underā. But is this true?
Formlabs Announces The Form 3+ 3D Printer
Formlabs announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3+, with an amazing feature.
At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials
I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what theyāve been doing lately.
Book of the Week: More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects
This weekās selection is āMore Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projectsā by Paul and David Bradt.
Looking Forward To AM in 2022
Well, well ā itās the beginning of another year, and time for some forward thinking.