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The Quest to 3D Print a #3DBenchy in Less Than 60 Seconds

The Quest to 3D Print a #3DBenchy in Less Than 60 Seconds

Is it possible to 3D print a in under one minute? One maker is attempting this feat.

Multec Unveils M1000: High-Temperature, Six-Material Industrial 3D Printer

Multec Unveils M1000: High-Temperature, Six-Material Industrial 3D Printer

Multec announced a massive new industrial 3D printer, the M1000, which is not only high temperature capable, but also handles six materials.

Nikon Inaugurates 90,000-square-foot AM Technology Center

Nikon Inaugurates 90,000-square-foot AM Technology Center

The Long Beach, California, facility is already operational and is strategically located to serve aviation, aerospace, and defense clients.

Eco-Friendly Living: The Rise of Cob House Architecture

Eco-Friendly Living: The Rise of Cob House Architecture

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the resurgence of cob houses, exploring their sustainable design, modern applications, and the role of 3D printing in transforming this ancient building technique.

POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use

POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use

Revopoint’s new POP 3 Plus 3D scanner is quite an improvement over its predecessor. 

Beyond Jigs and Fixtures: The Growing Role of 3D Printed Surrogate Parts

Beyond Jigs and Fixtures: The Growing Role of 3D Printed Surrogate Parts

There’s another potentially large market for 3D printed parts that few seem to talk about.

AM-Flow Tackles Post-Processing Challenges with Advanced Automation Features

AM-Flow Tackles Post-Processing Challenges with Advanced Automation Features

AM-Flow is quietly building up an impressive portfolio of automation functions for additive manufacturing.

From Prototypes to Powerhouses: 3D Printing and the New Defense Lattice

From Prototypes to Powerhouses: 3D Printing and the New Defense Lattice

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how 3D printing is transforming defense strategies in the Asia-Pacific, strengthening alliances, and shaping the future of regional security.

Explore AM Technology and New Business Models at IMTS 2024

Explore AM Technology and New Business Models at IMTS 2024

Where can an additive manufacturing adventure at IMTS 2024 take you?

UltiMaker’s New Factor 4 3D Printer is Built for Industrial Production

Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge

Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge

There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.

Design of the Week: Ravioli Roller and Stamp

Design of the Week: Ravioli Roller and Stamp

This week’s selection is the Ravioli Roller and Stamp by Printables contributor Daniel Black.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 28, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 28, 2024

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

New Trade Policies: Unleashing the Potential of 3D Printing in the U.S.

New Trade Policies: Unleashing the Potential of 3D Printing in the U.S.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how the latest U.S. tariff policies are driving innovation and growth in the 3D printing industry, reshaping the future of American manufacturing.

Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report

Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.

Zetamix 17-4PH: Advanced Metal Filament for Tougher, Lighter 3D Prints

Zetamix 17-4PH: Advanced Metal Filament for Tougher, Lighter 3D Prints

Zetamix introduced a new metal filament for FFF devices, 17-4PH.

SPEE3D’s Byron Kennedy Discusses CSAM Technology and Military Applications

SPEE3D’s Byron Kennedy Discusses CSAM Technology and Military Applications

I had a chat with SPEE3D CEO Byron Kennedy about their latest equipment and experiences.

New 3D Printing Process for Producing Small, Complex Parts Made from Fused Glass

New 3D Printing Process for Producing Small, Complex Parts Made from Fused Glass

UpNano announces modified form of two-photon polymerization for high-resolution additive manufacturing.

Effortless Custom Dice Creation with DiceMaker: A Free Generative 3D Tool

Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology

Researchers Develop Voxelated Bioprinting Technology

New research shows a method of performing voxelated bioprinting. Hold on, what does that mean? Voxelated printing is a somewhat rare capability implemented only in certain 3D printing processes. The idea…

Aerosint’s Triple-Powder 3D Printing System

Aerosint’s Triple-Powder 3D Printing System

Aerosint has made some improvements to their unique multimaterial powder 3D printing technology.

Leading the Charge: How Eli Lilly is Revolutionizing Medicine and Manufacturing

Leading the Charge: How Eli Lilly is Revolutionizing Medicine and Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Eli Lilly’s remarkable growth and groundbreaking advancements in pharmaceuticals, from Alzheimer’s treatment to innovative 3D printing drug delivery.

Transforming Goals in 3D Printing: The Rise of User-Friendly Desktop Printers

Transforming Goals in 3D Printing: The Rise of User-Friendly Desktop Printers

I’m seeing what I think is a bit of a transformation of the desktop 3D printer market: buyers are beginning to have different goals.

Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics

Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics

A rather unusual metal 3D printer has been announced by Rosotics, the Halo.

Kings 3D to Open New 25 Acre Facility in Pinghu, Zhejiang

Kings 3D to Open New 25 Acre Facility in Pinghu, Zhejiang

The project aims to achieve an annual production of 1,000 3D printers, 5,000 tons of 3D printing materials, and customized 3D printing services.

Beyond Beaches: Tampa’s Rise as a 3D Printing Powerhouse

Beyond Beaches: Tampa’s Rise as a 3D Printing Powerhouse

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover Tampa's transformation into a tech hub, driven by cutting-edge 3D printing technology revolutionizing its medical and maritime industries.

Dyze Design’s Pulsar Atom and Zephyr Hot Ends for High Flow 3D Printing

Dyze Design’s Pulsar Atom and Zephyr Hot Ends for High Flow 3D Printing

Dyze Design has two very interesting hot ends that address different needs.

Alibre Atom3D: Affordable CAD Solution for 3D Printing Enthusiasts

Alibre Atom3D: Affordable CAD Solution for 3D Printing Enthusiasts

There’s an inexpensive option for 3D CAD you may not have heard of: Alibre Atom3D.

HyDesign by Hyperganic: Simplifying Complex Lattice Generation for 3D Printing

HyDesign by Hyperganic: Simplifying Complex Lattice Generation for 3D Printing

Hyperganic announced today a new tool, HyDesign for lattice generation.

Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity

Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity

Velo3D’s new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.

The Grand Palais: Bridging Past and Future with 3D Printing

The Grand Palais: Bridging Past and Future with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the Grand Palais in Paris blends its historic grandeur with cutting-edge 3D printing technology in a groundbreaking new exhibition.

Tethon 3D’s Genesis Resin Opens New Possibilities for Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon 3D’s Genesis Resin Opens New Possibilities for Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon 3D has some interesting new products, including a material that could be of great interest to all resin 3D printer operators.

Orbital Composites’ Robotic 3D Printers: From Small to Infinitely Scalable Solutions

Orbital Composites’ Robotic 3D Printers: From Small to Infinitely Scalable Solutions

Orbital Composites offers an impressive range of large format robotic 3D printers.

New Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Ice 3D Printing:

New Research Sheds Light on the Complexities of Ice 3D Printing:

Ice 3D printing has been explored by researchers, and it’s far more complex than one may think.

Design of the Week: Radiolarian Print

Design of the Week: Radiolarian Print

This week’s selection is the Radiolarian print by Nervous System.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 21, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 21, 2024

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

Reskilling Revolution: How Germany is Embracing Lifelong Learning

Reskilling Revolution: How Germany is Embracing Lifelong Learning

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how Germany is spearheading a reskilling revolution, with a surge in adult education and the adoption of 3D printing technologies, ensuring its workforce remains…

Reddit Thread Reveals Alarming Ignorance of Resin 3D Printer Safety Protocols

Reddit Thread Reveals Alarming Ignorance of Resin 3D Printer Safety Protocols

My suspicions of resin 3D printer safety ignorance seem to be confirmed in a lengthy thread this week.

Virtual Foundry’s New Basalt Moon Dust Filament Brings Lunar Surface to Your Prints

Virtual Foundry’s New Basalt Moon Dust Filament Brings Lunar Surface to Your Prints

We had an interesting chat with Virtual Foundry about their latest material.

BigRep’s VIIO 250 G2 and ALTRA 280: Advanced Features for Large Scale 3D Printing

BigRep’s VIIO 250 G2 and ALTRA 280: Advanced Features for Large Scale 3D Printing

BigRep’s new VIIO 250 G2 large format 3D printer has quite a few interesting features.

Dremel’s New 3D50: High-Speed 3D Printer Tailored for Educational Use

Dremel’s New 3D50: High-Speed 3D Printer Tailored for Educational Use

Did you know that Dremel produces 3D printers? They have a new device coming later this year, the 3D50.

Quantica Explores Diverse Applications for NovoJet High-Viscosity Printhead

ChemCubed’s ElectroUV3D for On-Demand PCB Printing

ChemCubed’s ElectroUV3D for On-Demand PCB Printing

Chemcubed is one of the few companies producing Additive Manufactured Electronics (AME) 3D printers.

From Neutrality to NATO: Finland’s Bold Move and the Role of 3D Printing

From Neutrality to NATO: Finland’s Bold Move and the Role of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe how Finland is transforming its defense strategy by integrating 3D printing technology, enhancing military readiness and innovation in response to geopolitical challenges.

Reducing 3D Printer Waste: 10 Tips to Minimizing Filament “Poop”

Reducing 3D Printer Waste: 10 Tips to Minimizing Filament “Poop”

After our story about increasing concerns about 3D printer waste, the question becomes, “what should I do about it?”

Craitor FieldFab: The World’s Most Rugged 3D Printer

Craitor FieldFab: The World’s Most Rugged 3D Printer

We had a close look at what is no doubt the world’s most rugged 3D printer, the Craitor FieldFab.

Is SLS 3D Printing Poised for Growth? Industry Shifts and Low-Cost Options Emerge

Is SLS 3D Printing Poised for Growth? Industry Shifts and Low-Cost Options Emerge

There’s something interesting going on lately in the world of SLS 3D printing.

ChangeMaker 3D to 3D Print Toilet Pods at UK Train Stations

ChangeMaker 3D to 3D Print Toilet Pods at UK Train Stations

The pods comprise three modular wall elements, printed in under five hours using CyBe technology, with 60% less carbon emission than steel alternatives.

From Factory to Front Door: 3D Printing’s Impact on the Logistics Industry

From Factory to Front Door: 3D Printing’s Impact on the Logistics Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how 3D printing is reshaping the logistics industry by enabling localized production, creating new supply chain opportunities, and optimizing last-mile delivery.

ICON Launches Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Home Project in Texas