Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Prints For Space Applications?
I’m looking at a new project by Anisoprint where parts for a proposed lunar rover were produced.
Deere vs. Cat and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two different equipment manufacturers and how they use 3D printing technology.
Jabil vs. Essentium: Case Settled
The mysterious legal battle between Jabil and Essentium appears to have quietly concluded.
Meltio’s First Metal CNC Integrator
Meltio announced their first client for the hybrid CNC system announced last year.
FABTECH 2021 Brought 3D Printing Back To The Larger Trade Show Floor
As the manufacturing industry comes together again, digital processes like additive manufacturing are taking up more space.
Singapore as Asia’s 3D Printing Capital
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growth of 3D printing in Singapore.
What Does RAPID + TCT 2021 Signal For In-Person 3D Printing Events?
A successful 2021 edition of North America’s largest industrial 3D printing event has some interesting implications for in-person shows.
Saving Material With 3D Printing
A post by OMD3D shows yet another way to avoid material waste with 3D printing.
ZYYZ Labs Introduces Pro II Professional 3D Printer
ZYYX Labs introduced a new 3D printer, the ZYYX Pro II.
Book of the Week: How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
This week’s selection is “How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic” by Michael Geier.
3D Print Companies Leveraging Social Media In New Ways
Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.
The In-Person 3D Printing Products And People Of RAPID + TCT 2021
RAPID + TCT returned to the real world, and so did we with the recommencement of North America’s largest 3D printing event.
Interesting New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2022
It’s 2021, and that means only one thing: SOLIDWORKS 2022 is coming out.
Design of the Week: Turbine Umbrella Hat
This week’s selection is the totally impractical Turbine Umbrella Hat by 3D print enthusiast Ivan Miranda.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 26, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
European Luxury Cars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine reasons why high-end automakers might be falling behind.
Farsoon Introduces the FS273M LPBF Industrial 3D Printer
Farsoon added a new LPBF 3D printer to their catalog: the FS273M.
Xaar’s New Printhead Could Lead to New 3D Printers
Xaar announced the new Irix printhead for high-speed printing.
Another 3D Print Application: Catalysts
Researchers have identified another area of application for 3D printing: catalysts.
Forward AM Opens New Additive Manufacturing Facility in Shanghai in Partnership with Xuberance
The company is expanding its 3D printing solutions and services to the Asia-Pacific region with a new technical hub.
World’s First 3D Printed Sailboat Made From Recycled Material
Two Italian companies have partnered to produce the world’s first 3D printed sailboat.
6K Additive to Triple Metal Powder Capacity With Massive Investment
6K announced a huge US$51M investment raise, allow them to triple their capacity.
Tupel 3D Adds Powerful, Low Cost Dental 3D Scanner
Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.
Huge Concrete Bicycle Bridge 3D Printed In The Netherlands
A large concrete bridge has been successfully 3D printed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.
EnvisionTEC Collaborating With Covestro
EnvisionTEC and Covestro announced a collaboration to develop industrial 3D printing solutions.
Capturing Reality Now Offers an Educational License
Photogrammetry software provider Capturing Reality announced a new educational license.
Formlabs Expands Dental Offerings To SLS
Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.
Vietnam, 3D Printing and Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the coronavirus situation in Vietnam and how it has affected supply chains.
Low Cost Ceramic 3D Printing Method Developed
Researchers have developed a method of inexpensively 3D printing fully solid ceramic structures with complex geometries using FFF technology.
BOFA Introduces Safe Metal 3D Printing Filtration Solution
BOFA’s new AM 400 fume extraction device includes a new safety feature designed specifically for additive manufacturing operations.
Are 3D Printed Parts More Sustainable Than Traditionally Made Parts?
A new study is to determine precisely how sustainable 3D printing processes can be.
Book of the Week: A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Modeling
This week’s selection is “A Beginner's Guide to 3D Modeling" by Cameron Coward.
Artec 3D Launches Cloud Service with Latest Software Release
Artec 3D released Artec Studio 16, along with a brand new cloud service.
Renishaw Developing “Flex” 3D Printer
Renishaw has commenced testing of a new “flex” printer at DMC.
Design of the Week: Crew Dragon – M3
This week’s selection is the Crew Dragon – M3 by MoreThan3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 19, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Infrastructure Investments in Developing Countries
Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding investigate the possibilities for using 3D printing in infrastructure in developing countries.
Inversiones en infraestructura y la impresión 3D en países en desarrollo
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 Proves Popular
Anycubic’s new Photon Ultra resin 3D printer is collecting orders at a rapid rate.
voxeljet to Develop Massive 3D Printers for Wind Turbine Production
An announcement from GE Renewable energy describes a partnership with voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV to efficiently produce wind turbines.
Nanoscribe’s New Quantum X Microfabrication 3D Printer
Nanoscribe announced the Quantum X, a new micro fabrication 3D printer.
ExOne and Maxxwell Motors Partner to Design 3D-Printed Copper Windings
The copper e-winding design was developed using binder jet 3D printing and will be used for electric drive systems.
3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution
3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
Stratasys Direct Now Offers Anatomical 3D Printing
Stratasys Direct announced new anatomical consulting and 3D printing services.
Wemake Answers Questions About Their Belt 3D Printer Kit
Wemake answered our questions regarding their prototype belt ejection system for desktop 3D printers.
Boston Scientific’s 2021 Mergers & Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Boston Scientific has been using 3D printing in the med-tech sector.
Tethon 3D’s C-Lite 3D Printer Resin is Powered by Carbon Nanotubes
Tethon 3D has been producing unusual 3D printer resins for years, but their latest product, C-Lite is quite amazing.
Prusa Research Begins Resin Production
Three years ago Prusa Research launched their own filament production, and this week they launched a similar resin production line.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that company’s community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
Marcolin: Making a Spectacle with 3D Printed Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at eyewear companies leveraging 3D printing for fashion products.