3D Printing Blog

This week’s selection is the Tensegrity Planter by Instructables contributor Gammawave.

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 troubles at an Indian tech giants might affect use of 3D printing technology.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new approach for 3D scanning that works with reflective objects.

A new 3D model customization tool called “Polygana” seems to be under development.

There is currently an acute shortage of qualified machinists, which in our view is something the 3D printing industry should be concerned about.

While additive companies have been touting the capabilities of 3D printing in manufacturing, can it really compare to true manufacturing?

Authentise has been awarded a grant from the EU’s Horizon 2020 program to assist with their integration of nebumind.

AML3D is an Australian startup producing large-format metal 3D printers.

A new app from Cadmio allows iPad Pro users to produce professional renderings of CAD models.

It is well recognized that the 3D printing industry has stepped up and made a major contribution in supplying large volumes of critical PPE equipment including masks, apparel, swabs, and parts…

Researchers have uncovered the cause of a major problem with 3D printing conductive materials.

Thangs introduced an amazing new feature: augmented reality.

The INDEX Group of Germany has acquired the majority of the shares in One Click Metal.

3D Systems reported their first quarter 2021 financials this week, and they seem to have made a profit.

BigRep announced a step into an entirely new field for the company: construction 3D printing.

Quality has become one of the most important aspects of additive manufacturing, and there’s an unusual way to ensure quality using CT scans.

3D Systems made what it calls strategic acquisitions of two companies last month.

This week’s selection is “Things Fall Together” by Skylar Tibbits.

3D Hubs rebranded today, becoming “Hubs”.

Pre-Covid, one of my favorite 3D printing events has always been the live, multi-day, Cimquest industry event.

There’s a design studio that focuses on use of 3D printed molten glass.

This week’s selection is the 3D printed SongBird turntable by Frame Theory 3D.

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

The major oil companies have been under siege recently from environmentalists, investment firms and the U.S. government.

Actor Neil Patrick Harris started 3D printing this week in a live event.

Desktop Metal unexpectedly announced a new wood 3D printing process called “Forust”.

Did you ever wonder where the colors in 3D printer filament originate?

A tiny group of developers saw that the future of CAD was on the web in 2010. They called it Buerli.

Adidas announced a new partially 3D printed shoe, the 4DFWD.

New research at the University of New South Wales has shown a way to 3D print actual human bone. Bone is a highly complex human tissue, as it is both strong…

Two companies have partnered to develop an additive manufacturing system using wire-based electron beam melting.

The April 7th, 2021 edition of the Wall Street Journal contained an article indicating that augmented reality (AR) technology is now hitting its stride with a prediction of large commercial sales.

ExOne announced they’ve acquired the assets of Ohio-based Freshmade 3D, meaning they now own AMClad.

Diabase Engineering announced a big upgrade for their line of hybrid 3D printing / CNC milling devices with the new H5-400A.

Brad Halsey is the CEO and Founder of Building Momentum, and second #MenAllies interview!

3DQue announced they intend on performing a lengthy demonstration of continuous 3D printing of “up to 1000 hours”.

Satori is to launch a new “6K” resin 3D printer in coming weeks.

This week’s selection is “The Future Is Faster Than You Think” by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler.

Stratasys and DyeMansion announced a new strategic alliance that combines capabilities to provide an end-to-end full color additive manufacturing workflow.

Titan Robotics announced a new 3D printer, the massive Atlas-HS.

A company is 3D printing apparently edible food treats made from waste.

This week’s selection is the Air Powered Helicopter by Tom Stanton.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley analyze R&D expenditures of several leading companies in the 3D printing industry.

A company is offering perfectly-fitting swim goggles with 3D technology.

The folks at RepRap Ltd are working on an experimental 3D printed brushless DC electric motor.

Twikit launched a new automated lattice tool they call “Laddy”.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider ten leading companies’ activities in 3D printing.

Working with SOLIZE and HP, Nissan is 3D printing replacement parts for its NISMO Heritage Parts, including the Skyline GT-R.