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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 25, 2021

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 25, 2021

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

Body Scanning Breakthrough

Body Scanning Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that could light up the 3D printed fashion industry.

New 3D Printed Food Application: Custom Designed Plating

New 3D Printed Food Application: Custom Designed Plating

A chef has realized another way to apply 3D print technology: plating.

Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories

Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories

One way to measure a printable 3D model repository is by the number of models.

3D Printed Shoes Fit For A Kardashian

3D Printed Shoes Fit For A Kardashian

Balenciaga has been sending $3K 3D printed high heels to celebrities, but does that translate to everyday fashion?

The Boeing-Airbus Truce And 3D Printing

The Boeing-Airbus Truce And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding considers potential 3D printing-related implications of a major aerospace competitive truce.

Miele and Replique Partner to Provide On-Demand 3D Printing

Miele and Replique Partner to Provide On-Demand 3D Printing

Additive manufacturing start-up, Replique, recently announced that it is partnering with German home appliance manufacturer Miele.

9T Labs Expands, Again

9T Labs Expands, Again

9T Labs announced yet another expansion.

Why Resin 3D Printing Is So Challenging

Why Resin 3D Printing Is So Challenging

Resin 3D printing isn’t nearly as popular as FFF 3D printing even though it’s widely available. Why is that so?

Autodesk Formalizes Mesh Tools In Fusion 360

Autodesk Formalizes Mesh Tools In Fusion 360

Autodesk’s latest version of Fusion 360 includes significant changes to their mesh processing functionality.

Fabric8Labs’ Mystery Metal 3D Printing Process

Fabric8Labs’ Mystery Metal 3D Printing Process

I came upon a news release explaining that Fabric8Labs raised US$19M. But who are they and what do they do?

Polaris Part Challenges And 3D Printing

Polaris Part Challenges And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the use of digital inventory in automotive manufacture as industrial 3D printing picks up steam.

Changes At Sketchfab After Acquisition By Epic Games

Changes At Sketchfab After Acquisition By Epic Games

A big announcement at Sketchfab today: they’ve been acquired by Epic Games.

Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters

Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters

Sintavia announced a new copper 3D printing method, but this may lead to an interesting challenge to other providers.

3DPrinterOS Version 3 Includes New UI, New Features

3DPrinterOS Version 3 Includes New UI, New Features

3D Control Systems announced the availability of a new version of their 3DPrinterOS system, which happens to include some very interesting improvements.

Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000

Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000

Digital Metal announced an accessory for their popular DM P2500 high-resolution metal 3D printer.

New Investment In Copper As Prices Skyrocket And 3D Printing

New Investment In Copper As Prices Skyrocket And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine the rise of both prices and interest in copper as the material continues to see more use in 3D printing.

Essentium Acquires Collider

Essentium Acquires Collider

Essentium has signed a letter of intent to acquire 3D print startup Collider.

It’s RAPID + TCT Time Again!

It’s RAPID + TCT Time Again!

After a postponement of their 2020 event due to the worldwide pandemic, Rapid+TCT is back again in 2021.

Incredible New 3D Print Application: Exposed Fluids

Incredible New 3D Print Application: Exposed Fluids

An entirely new 3D print application area has been developed: exposed fluids.

Inkbit Raises Major Cash

Inkbit Raises Major Cash

Inkbit announced a massive US$30M investment.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing 101

Book of the Week: 3D Printing 101

This week’s selection is “3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide” by Johannes Wild.

Fast Radius Set For SPAC

Fast Radius Set For SPAC

Fast Radius is the latest digital manufacturing company set to hit the public market.

The Creality CR-10 Smart 3D Printer

The Creality CR-10 Smart 3D Printer

Creality’s new CR-10 Smart desktop 3D printer builds on a long history of 3D printing.

A Three-Process System For 3D Printing Personalized Medicine

A Three-Process System For 3D Printing Personalized Medicine

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an unusual approach for 3D printing medicine.

3D Printing True Glass Microstructures

3D Printing True Glass Microstructures

Nanoscribe announced the availability of a new kit to explore 3D printed glass microstructures.

Design of the Week: Powered 3D Printed BB8

Design of the Week: Powered 3D Printed BB8

This week's selection is the BB8 by reddit contributor Nachos-printer.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 18, 2021

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 18, 2021

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

Union Pacific Railroad And 3D Printing

Union Pacific Railroad And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the Union Pacific Railroad has gotten on board with 3D printing.

Mantle Explains 3D Printed Paste Approach

Mantle Explains 3D Printed Paste Approach

Mantle explained in some detail why the company chose paste as their 3D print material, and there’s much to be learned.

3D Printing Rings The Public Trading Bell

3D Printing Rings The Public Trading Bell

Xometry and Markforged have both officially gone public, and FATHOM has announced its intent to join them, upping additive manufacturing on the stock market.

Mighty Buildings Gets Mighty Investment

Mighty Buildings Gets Mighty Investment

California-based Mighty Buildings announced a new investment round of US$22M.

The Evolving Entertainment Industry And 3D Printed Props

The Evolving Entertainment Industry And 3D Printed Props

Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman dig into how 3D printing can reinvigorate the reawakening entertainment industry.

Will Robots Revolutionize BIM Workflow?

Will Robots Revolutionize BIM Workflow?

Robots can pick up on BIM precision and you don’t have to worry about their safety.

Fully 3D Printed Smartglasses Now Possible

Fully 3D Printed Smartglasses Now Possible

Luxexcel announced a new platform that could change the eyewear industry.

Amsterdam’s 3D Printed Steel Bridge Is Finally Open

Amsterdam’s 3D Printed Steel Bridge Is Finally Open

The long-anticipated stainless steel 3D printed Smart Bridge has finally been unveiled in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

Lithoz Expands

Lithoz Expands

Lithoz announced an expansion, but what does this really mean?

Carbon x Rawlings Play Ball

Carbon x Rawlings Play Ball

The next generation of pro baseball glove brings 3D printed lattices to the ballpark.

CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting

CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.

BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software

BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software

BCN3D announced the release of their own slicing software, “BCN Stratos”.

What’s Up At Tinkerine?

What’s Up At Tinkerine?

I had the opportunity to catch up with Eugene Suyu, Founder and CEO of Tinkerine.

Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones

Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones

Industry and academia team up in Ireland for a high-tech approach to fighting drug smuggling.

Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else

Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else

I had a thought about the 3D printed weapons issue that just won’t go away.

Margriet Hooghiemstra: “The Passion And Enthusiasm Of Our Team Is Very Impressive And Contagious!”

Margriet Hooghiemstra: “The Passion And Enthusiasm Of Our Team Is Very Impressive And Contagious!”

Margriet Hooghiemstra is the Strategy Program Director at Covestro (formerly DSM) Additive Manufacturing team, working from the Netherlands.

3DEVO’s New Smart GP20 Hybrid Plastic Shredder

3DEVO’s New Smart GP20 Hybrid Plastic Shredder

3DEVO announced an unusual accessory for their thermoplastic recycling system, the GP20 Hybrid Shredder/Granulator.

Customer Engagement With Micro Additive Manufacturing

Customer Engagement With Micro Additive Manufacturing

I sat down with Nanofabrica’s Executive Vice President Global Sales, Avi Cohen, to discuss the past, present, and future of micro additive manufacturing and the benefits and applications of the company’s…

Some SMEs Have Big Troubles Navigating The 3D Print World

Some SMEs Have Big Troubles Navigating The 3D Print World

The challenges facing SMEs as they enter the 3D printing world are deeper than I had imagined.

Nike Spikes Dig Into The Competition With Help From 3D Printing

Nike Spikes Dig Into The Competition With Help From 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the use of 3D printing in competitive running shoes from Nike.

Book of the Week: Getting To Yes

Book of the Week: Getting To Yes

This week’s selection is “Getting To Yes” by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton.

Roboze Unveils Massive High-Temperature 3D Printer

Roboze Unveils Massive High-Temperature 3D Printer

Roboze announced a new 3D printer, the massive ARGO 1000.