3D Printing Blog

Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.

RAPID + TCT returned to the real world, and so did we with the recommencement of North America’s largest 3D printing event.

It’s 2021, and that means only one thing: SOLIDWORKS 2022 is coming out. 

This week’s selection is the totally impractical Turbine Umbrella Hat by 3D print enthusiast Ivan Miranda.

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

Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine reasons why high-end automakers might be falling behind.

Farsoon added a new LPBF 3D printer to their catalog: the FS273M.

Xaar announced the new Irix printhead for high-speed printing.

Researchers have identified another area of application for 3D printing: catalysts.

The company is expanding its 3D printing solutions and services to the Asia-Pacific region with a new technical hub.

Two Italian companies have partnered to produce the world’s first 3D printed sailboat.

6K announced a huge US$51M investment raise, allow them to triple their capacity.

Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.

A large concrete bridge has been successfully 3D printed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.

EnvisionTEC and Covestro announced a collaboration to develop industrial 3D printing solutions.

Photogrammetry software provider Capturing Reality announced a new educational license.

Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the coronavirus situation in Vietnam and how it has affected supply chains.

Researchers have developed a method of inexpensively 3D printing fully solid ceramic structures with complex geometries using FFF technology.

BOFA’s new AM 400 fume extraction device includes a new safety feature designed specifically for additive manufacturing operations.

A new study is to determine precisely how sustainable 3D printing processes can be.

This week’s selection is “A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling" by Cameron Coward.

Artec 3D released Artec Studio 16, along with a brand new cloud service.

Renishaw has commenced testing of a new “flex” printer at DMC.

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.