3D Printing Blog

This week’s selection is the Crew Dragon – M3 by MoreThan3D.

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

Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding investigate the possibilities for using 3D printing in infrastructure in developing countries.

Andressa Bonafe y Charles Goulding investigan las posibilidades de utilizar la impresión 3D en la infraestructura de los países en desarrollo, en español.

Anycubic’s new Photon Ultra resin 3D printer is collecting orders at a rapid rate.

An announcement from GE Renewable energy describes a partnership with voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV to efficiently produce wind turbines.

Nanoscribe announced the Quantum X, a new micro fabrication 3D printer.

The copper e-winding design was developed using binder jet 3D printing and will be used for electric drive systems.

3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.

Stratasys Direct announced new anatomical consulting and 3D printing services.

Wemake answered our questions regarding their prototype belt ejection system for desktop 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Boston Scientific has been using 3D printing in the med-tech sector.

Tethon 3D has been producing unusual 3D printer resins for years, but their latest product, C-Lite is quite amazing.

Three years ago Prusa Research launched their own filament production, and this week they launched a similar resin production line.

Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that company’s community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at eyewear companies leveraging 3D printing for fashion products.

Azul 3D announced their first commercially available 3D printer, the LAKE.

DyeMansion announced a new food safe capability for their VaporFuse process, and several corporate advancements.

Stratasys made a bundle of announcements this week, mostly regarding materials, but also a very key partnership.

This week’s selection is “Tinkercard for Dummies” by Shaun C. Bryant.

Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.

BMF announced a new microArch 3D printer, the S230.

Essentium announced the availability of a new high temperature material for their equipment, PEKK.

This week’s selection is the electroplated Thor Hammer by engineer Ian Chamas.

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 look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.

Sinterit has revealed more details about their upcoming NILS 480 SLS 3D printer, which could shake up the SLS market.

A new scientific 3D print application demonstrates the value of data in 3D printing.

Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.

Humabiologics’ human-derived bioinks are now available for use on Allegro 3D bioprinters.

3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.

MX3D has 3D printed a prototype metal lunar habitat floor for ESA.

The Ceramics Expo returned for 2021, and we were on-site in Cleveland for a look at 3D printing at the in-person event.

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.

Mayku today announced a new device, the Multiplier.

BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.

In-person industry events are moving from pandemic wish list item to real-world happenings — but what does that look like in practice?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities when using 3D printing for plumbing applications.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is relatively young as both a technology and as an industry.

Additive manufacturing is relatively young as both technology and industry, growing rapidly to overcome hurdles to adoption.

XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.

This week’s selection is “The Non-Designer's Design Book” by Robin Williams.

A new 3D printer announcement this week demonstrates once again how similar the paths many 3D printer manufacturers take.

Stratasys announced a massive US$20M contract to deliver 3D printers to the US Navy.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss recent 3D printing advancements in the dental industry.

This week’s selection is the 3D Puzzle V2.0 by woodworker Ray Whitby.

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

Owning a pool isn’t always a pool party.

I’ve come across another method for automating 3D printing: the Automatic Ejection System by Wemake.

There’s a new and interesting desktop 3D printer in the MakerPi family.