Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 31, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Century of Biology, ESG Investing, and the Influence of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine the relationship between increased interest in ESG and additive manufacturing.
Stratasys Beefs Up GrabCAD To Factory Scale
Stratasys announced sweeping upgrades to their GrabCAD software tool, specifically for managing fleets of 3D printers.
Study Demonstrates Additive Manufacturing Could Be More Sustainable Than Conventional Manufacturing
EOS and one of their clients commissioned a study to determine the sustainability of their AM lifecycle
AMT Secures Major Funding
AMT scored a huge US$15M Series B financing round.
Incus and ESA Partner to Bring 3D Printing Technology to Outer Space
The 18-month collaboration seeks to develop and test Incus’ LMM 3D printing capabilities for spare parts manufacturing on lunar bases.
Essentium Announces Compact Industrial 3D Printer
Essentium announced the new HSE 240 HT 3D printer.
voxeljet Client Enables Digital Inventory Approach
voxeljet announced the first beta client for their VX1000 HSS system.
ICON Lands Deal for 100 3D Printed Homes
ICON announced a deal with Lennar to produce 100 3D printed homes.
ARK Moves to St. Pete Innovation District and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the implications of an investment firm's unusual relocation.
Stratasys Breaks The 3D Print Color Barrier
Stratasys announced an unusual collaboration with Adobe to dramatically simplify use of color in 3D printing.
Redwire Partners With Blue Origin for Space Manufacturing
Blue Origin announced plans for a new space station, but the plan also includes a 3D printing system.
What’s With All The 3D Print Cleaning Stations?
Another week and more news on a dedicated cleaning station. But why so many announcements?
The Solution to the Budget Appliance Shortage: Product Mix and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities and risks of using 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.
Markforged Introduces High Temperature Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
Markforged announced a new 3D printer, the FX20.
Formlabs Expands Their Post Processing Gear
Formlabs announced two new machines to complement their larger 3D printers.
National Press for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 3D Printing Project
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relevance of DIY 3D printing projects.
Book of the Week: Blender 3D By Example
This week’s selection is “Blender 3D By Example” by Oscar Baechler and Xury Greer.
Scaling The Quinly to One Million Parts
3DQue announced a significant milestone is in sight for their Quinly system: one million 3D prints.
Build Large Metal Parts With Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV 3D Printer
Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV metal 3D printer is suitable for large part production.
Sir Jony Ive, Electric Vehicles, Ferrari and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Ferrari' foray into EVs, their design and how 3D printing could be involved.
Design of the Week: Halloween Spider Tensegrity Ornament
This week’s selection is the Halloween Spider Tensegrity Ornament by Natalie Cheesmond, a.k.a. 3DPrintBunny.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 24, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Dallas and 3D Printing for Bikes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibiliites of 3D printing for the bicycle industry.
Polymaker Shifts To Recyclable Cardboard Spools
Polymaker’s latest innovation isn’t in thermoplastic chemistry, but is instead in packaging.
Apple Joins Blender Development Fund
The Blender Foundation announced that Apple has joined their development fund.
MIT Develops Simulation System to Explore New 3D Print Materials
MIT might have substantially shortened the development cycle for new 3D printer materials.
In-Person at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2021
The four-day manufacturing technology event featured keynote sessions and exhibits ranging from robotics and machine tools to 3D printers.
Roboze To Launch Recycling Program
In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.
Nanoscale Glass 3D Printing Method Developed
Researchers at Rice University have developed a unique approach for 3D printing extremely small and complex structures in glass.
Zortrax Hitches a Ride on WoodSat
A 3D printed electrical circuit by Zortrax is set to take off on a unique wooden satellite.
James Dyson’s ‘Invention: A Life’ Book Review
This autobiography is a remarkable book and a must-read for those interested in innovation, design, manufacturing, and business.
Massivit’s Cast-In-Motion 3D Print Technology
Massivit announced a new process called “Cast In Motion” that simplifies composites tooling
Shapeways Releases “Otto” for Manufacturers
Shapeways released a new software-as-a-service called “Otto” that should make life a lot easier for some manufacturers.
The Lies About Construction 3D Printing Are Being Exposed
A new video attempts to expose the “lies” about construction 3D printing.
The Australian Submarine Contract and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could play a role in a major submarine deal.
Could a Research Breakthrough Lead to Inexpensive Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins?
A new paper identifies a more inexpensive method of producing photoinitiators.
Porsche To Offer 3D Printed Seats
Porsche announced they intend to offer 3D printed seats for certain models beginning in February.
MakerBot Unveils ABS-R and RapidRinse Materials
MakerBot announced two interesting and complementary materials today that could make 3D printing ABS objects far easier.
Book of the Week: Understanding Color
This week’s selection is “Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers” by Linda Holtzschue.
Onsite at MyMiniFactory
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ
CAD Exchanger Adds Inventor Support and More
The latest version of CAD Exchanger is now able to handle Autodesk Inventor files.
Ultimaker Announces PVA Removal Station
In an unusual online announcement, Ultimaker revealed an upcoming cleaning station.
Design of the Week: Cat Door
This week’s selection is the Cat Door by Thingiverse contributor Cody Jeffries.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 17, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Telemedicine Drives 3D Printed Medical Devices
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an example of how 3D printing technology changed telemedicine during the pandemic.
New AM Materials Round Up
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
More On The Thingiverse Security Breach
I’ve learned more about the Thingiverse security breach we reported on yesterday, and it could be not as bad as initially thought.
3D Printing and Garage Makeovers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing should become a key feature in residential garage conversions.
Uniformity Labs Successfully Prints a Roll Cage for Solar-Powered Car
Fremont, Calif.-based additive manufacturing company Uniformity Labs has taken solar-powered car racing to the next level with its new AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy powder.