3D Printing Blog

Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it's a fascinating approach to software design.

Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. Here we review several sample 3D scans taken with the device.

Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. We examine the operation of the device.

Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. First let’s look at features and setup.

This week’s selection is “The Kickstart Guide To Making Great Makerspaces” by Laura Fleming.

3D printed pills are under development, but could this be done with SLS technology?

With the increasing emphasis on sustainability in industry, 3D printing may have to look towards unusual solutions.

They may look like shoes from an ‘80s Barbie doll, but a lot of technical know-how went into the 3D printed high heels from luxury brand Balenciaga.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spice it up with a look at 3D printing for tacos.

This week’s selection is the huge MANHATTAN city 3D print by Luca Liguori of 3DCityFrames.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9T Labs announced yet another expansion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inkbit announced a massive US$30M investment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 examine how the Union Pacific Railroad has gotten on board with 3D printing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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