3D Printing Blog

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.

Essentium announced an arrangement to provide AM equipment and expertise for aerospace research.

A manufacturer has discovered the possibilities enabled by low-cost SLS 3D printing.

This week, Stratasys doubled down on its additive manufacturing strategy for production.

Materialise consolidated its metal 3D printing operations in Germany.

Charles Goulding, Jr. considers how 3D printing might help the U.S. both compete and cooperate with Chinese manufacturing.

Massivit announced a new and very large 3D printer, the Massivit 5000.

I recently customized a signet ring brought to life via web app and 3D printing.

Shapeways is set to become SHPW on the NYSE via SPAC.

nTopology found a way to dramatically speed up their 3D modeling operations.

Rachel Park is a freelance writer and editor focused on 3D printing since 1996. She owns RP Editorial Services and is a Director of PYL Associates — and she is our…

Stratasys announced not one, but THREE new industrial 3D printers today, each very different.

A new partnership is bringing shop floor data together with data intelligence for consistency in additive manufacturing.

Essentium today announced a new and rather interesting 3D printer, the HSE 280i HT.

Fictiv released their annual report on the State of Manufacturing.

This week’s selection is “Machinery's Handbook, Pocket Companion” by Richard Pohanish and Christopher McCauley.

A new material from FABULOUS has a very interesting property: its blue color.

Sinterit has updated their 3D print job preparation software with a powerful feature.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider how 3D printing might help us build imaginative new worlds.

3D Hubs released their periodic Trends Report, and this edition packs a lot of very interesting data.

This week’s selection is the Apple AirTag Keyring and Enclosure Mount by Thingiverse contributor AnonymousHermit.

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

3YOURMIND announced they’ve received a massive investment of US$12.4M.

Charles Goulding Jr. considers how 3D printing materials and applications may be impacted with a major merger.

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at post-processing the prints and wrap up the series.

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at setting up and operating the machine.

I had a chance to try out the Creality LD-006 desktop 3D printer. In this post we look at the machine’s description and unboxing.

Last year, COVID-19 caused many of us to take a step back, but for some it was a chance to take a step forward.

Charles R. Goulding considers advances in automation and where 3D printing fits into this new workflow.

Women in 3D Printing hosted a vitally important conversation this week, taking a stance against hate.

Nano Dimension has signed an agreement to acquire DeepCube.

Tethon 3D obtained a patent for a key 3D printing feature in the resin process.

ZMorph announced a new industrial 3D printer, the i500.