3D Printing Blog

There’s one topic I could not see appearing in Fabbaloo and that’s dating. Until today.

A report suggests that metal 3D printer manufacturer VELO3D is set to go public via a SPAC.

Desktop Metal and ExOne have announced breakthroughs this week in binder jetting capabilities for aluminum.

OctoPrint is certainly one of the most well known systems in 3D printing, but do you know the story of how it came to be?

A collaboration between MX3D and Takenaka has resulted in a 3D-printed steel connector for use in structural construction.

Resin 3D printers produce amazing output, but why do they have to be so messy?

Prusa Research quietly announced they’ve joined the 3MF Foundation in a live video this week.

The latest 3D printing IPO sees Massivit 3D Printing Technologies go public.

If you’ve ever wanted to 3D scan and print very tiny things, the scAnt 3D scanner is for you.

Additive manufacturing enabled the development of a revolutionary device for cleaning dogs.

An interview with Ultimaker's new CEO reveals some of their future directions.

Freeform Injection Molding company AddiFab has announced a $6.3 million investment round and an expansive new headquarters.

Mixed Dimensions announced a deal with game-maker Ubisoft to 3D print custom figurines.

Charles R. Goulding considers a recent move for electric vehicle production.

This International Women’s Day, the official 2021 campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge.

Stratasys announced the J5 DentaJet 3D printer, a multi-material device for the dental industry.

Aurora Labs provided an update on their ongoing metallurgy project with Gränges.

BMF has been collaborating with Carnegie-Mellon University on a very promising approach to COVID-19 vaccines.

Senvol announced new investment coming from the US military.

This week’s selection is “The Unwritten Laws of Engineering” by James G. Skakoon and W. J. King.

Ultimaker and America Makes have announced a new program to broaden access to 3D printers for female students across the US.

This International Women’s Day, the theme is #ChooseToChallenge; in 3D printing, we need to challenge our industry to continue to grow.

Startup Metafold is developing a way to 3D print large objects with highly complex geometries.

Charles R. Goulding considers what a return to “normal” in the 3D printing business might look like.

This week’s selection is the very practical KoalaGrip.

Aerospace startup Relativity Space announced plans to develop a massive rocket booster that would be entirely 3D printed.

Charles Goulding Jr. considers a big advance when it comes to 3D printing for home construction.

A great deal of incredibly imaginative work has been done by the community to replace the sometimes-problematic Prusa MMU2S Buffer.

Renishaw is up for sale.

Stratasys and Xometry announced an unusual agreement to collaborate on 3D print services.

Charles R. Goulding considers financing options in the 3D printing industry.

Using a chain reaction, this new polymerization process could save millions in curing costs.

New research investigates the properties of high entropy alloys when used for additive manufacturing.

Could the piqued interest in additive manufacturing persist after the pandemic? Some signs say “Yes”!

I’ve been using several different resin 3D printers lately and have some tips for you.

Farsoon’s metal 3D printers have been used to produce an officially approved medical implant in China.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider where 3D printing may fit into the latest plan for USPS trucks.

When it comes to surgical models, the idea is to pick the right 3D printer for the job.

A new 3D printer is apparently coming soon, and it seems to be targeting a different set of users.

A major barrier to 3D printing adoption has long been automation, but what is the best way to achieve it?

3D Systems announced their 2020 financial results, and it’s interesting to see the many effects during that tumultuous year.

Sharon To is co-founder and CTO of Closed Loop Plastics and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #267!

A new contract extension will see more 3D printed parts inside more Airbus cabins.

On the heels of Markforged’s announcement of intent to go public, we catch up with the team for an inside look at company strategy and what we can expect to see…

AMT announced the availability of financing services.

Carbon has introduced a new automated lattice design tool poised to send shockwaves throughout production-focused 3D printing.

This week’s selection is “Studying Engineering: A Road Map To A Rewarding Career” by Raymond B. Landis.

There are plenty of open source designs for 3D printers, but most of them are for relatively straightforward desktop machines. That’s not the case with Blackbox.

Shapr3D announced some big changes to their popular and easy-to-use 3D CAD tool.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider timely 3D printing applications that could help repair damaged piping.