3D Printing Blog

On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.

Stratasys announced the J5 MediJet 3D printer, targeted at the healthcare market.

Researchers have developed a way for software to help improve the appearance of full color 3D prints.

Working with GE Additive, GE Aviation has made the switch to 3D printing four parts that were previously produced with castings.

Desktop Metal has announced that 4140 low-alloy steel is now qualified for high-volume use on the Production System platform.

3DQue announced the availability of a new and advanced adhesion solution for desktop 3D printers: PolyLock.

Charles R. Goulding reflects on “The Secret History of Home Economics” and the history of trailblazing women making an impact in science and technology.

Researchers at the University of Cardiff have found a way to produce a magnetic monopole-like material using 3D printing.

Shining 3D announced a new bundle combining hardware with targeted application software.

It’s nice to think 2021 means a return to in-person events for the 3D printing industry, but such a return isn’t a linear proposal.

Windform RS is a new SLS material that will certainly be used in specific 3D printing applications.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the spread of 3D printing parts for buses and other public transportation.

I’ve been thinking about 3D Systems’ dramatic sale of their on demand parts business, and I believe there is another reason behind the deal.

Prof. Katrin Wudy is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track W2 to W3) for Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing – School of Engineering and Design at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.

3D Systems announced a massive divestiture of their worldwide 3D print service business.

The US NIST has developed a technique for measuring mechanical stress in 3D printed metal parts that could change how 3D printing is done.

Following on from the Superstrata 3D printed carbon fiber bike, the Arevo team has launched an e-Scooter.

The latest version of Meshlab improves several processing features, and it remains one of the essential open source tools for 3D mesh modelers.

This week’s selection is “Mastering OpenSCAD” by Jochen Kerdels.

A new IDEX 3D printer has been released on Kickstarter, the J1 from Jadelabo.

AddUp announced a new metal 3 printer, the FormUp 350, and it includes quite a number of unusual features.

This week’s question relates to the idea of making your own 3D printer filament.

This week’s selection is the questionably useful, but totally admirable Mini 3D Printed Hammock by Instructables contributor jayleenli.

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

3D printing technology is evolving so fast that university supply chain programs and manufacturing supply chain departments need to have regular 3D printing continuing education.

The key to powder 3D printing is not the binder or laser.

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how wire arc additive manufacturing might affect several heavy industries.

Nexa3D announced a new investment of US$55M this month.

The pair will be using DeepCube’s AI, ML and DL framework to optimize additive manufacturing processes.

RIZE announced a partnership to produce full color 3D printed anime toys.

Farsoon announced the first results of a collobartion with chemical company Evonik.

A new iPad app hopes to solve the dilemma of Thingiverse access.

In March of 2020, the global economy experienced a negative demand shock.

Infinite Material Solution announced a very unusual 3D printing material, Caverna PP.

Formlabs announced a new nylon material for their Fuse 1 system, Nylon 11.

A tool manufacturer has leveraged 3D printing to make their product more attractive to buyers.

Dr. Stephanie Willerth is a Full Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria and the Chief Executive Officer of Axolotl Biosciences. She is our Women in 3D Printing Guest…

3D printer startup Satori launched their new flagship 3D printer, the VL2800 on Kickstarter today.

There’s a new servo motor on the market, and it could have big implications for the future of low-cost 3D printing.

ilamentum introduced an unusual new 3D printer filament, Fluorodur.

This week’s selection is “101 Things I Learned in Product Design School” by Sung Jang, Martin Thaler and Matthew Frederick.

Rocket startup Launcher has acquired a massive custom-designed metal 3D printer from AMCM.

Tashkeel3D, a 3D print startup producing medical components in Gaza has been destroyed.

There were two notable items from Nanoscribe this week.

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Earth Clock by engineering student Simon Robert.

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

Researchers have developed a method for 3D printing flower jellies.

There may be a path to solving the dilemma of unwanted 3D prints.

Charles Goulding e Andressa Bonafe investigam o uso da impressão 3D na BorgWarner em português.

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing by BorgWarner.