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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

Ulendo Expands into LPBF Metal 3D Printing with Heat Compensation Technology

Ulendo Expands into LPBF Metal 3D Printing with Heat Compensation Technology

Ulendo is taking a step into a new set of optimizations: heat compensation.

Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnership Introduces Corrax Steel for Advanced 3D Printed Injection Molds

From Pools to Pickleball: How Swimply is Redefining Backyard Rentals

From Pools to Pickleball: How Swimply is Redefining Backyard Rentals

Preeti Sulibhavi and Maya Gerber take a deep dive into Swimply’s innovative expansion from pool rentals to pickleball courts and how 3D printing is transforming the sports equipment market.

AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly

AN3DP: Adaptive Nozzle Changes Diameter On-the-Fly

Researchers have developed an unusual “adaptive nozzle” for 3D printing.

Colibrium’s Series 3 Binder Jet Could Enable 3D Print Mass Production

Colibrium’s Series 3 Binder Jet Could Enable 3D Print Mass Production

Colibrium has released details about their new Series 3 binder jet metal 3D printing system.

Introducing the DentaJet XL: Stratasys’ New High-Speed Dental 3D Printer

Design of the Week: Propulsive Landing Rocket

Design of the Week: Propulsive Landing Rocket

This week’s selection is the Propulsive Landing Rocket by JRD Propulsion.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 14, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 14, 2024

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

From Spacesuits to 3D Printing: Ingersoll Rand Acquires ILC Dover

From Spacesuits to 3D Printing: Ingersoll Rand Acquires ILC Dover

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into Ingersoll Rand's strategic acquisition of ILC Dover and how it enhances its 3D printing capabilities, driving innovation and growth across industrial and life…

Piocreat G5Ultra: High-Temperature Desktop FGF 3D Printing

Piocreat G5Ultra: High-Temperature Desktop FGF 3D Printing

Piocreat has entered the high temperature 3D printing universe with upgrades to their G5 pellet 3D printer.

What Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon Means for Desktop 3D Printing

What Elegoo’s Centauri Carbon Means for Desktop 3D Printing

What does Elegoo’s new Centauri Carbon mean to the 3D printing industry?

John Dogru Discusses 3D Control Systems’ Advanced 3D Printing Platforms and Security

John Dogru Discusses 3D Control Systems’ Advanced 3D Printing Platforms and Security

3D Control Systems is one of those interesting companies that most people don’t know much about.

3D Printed Tooling Company Aims for Rapid Expansion

3D Printed Tooling Company Aims for Rapid Expansion

Metal 3D printer start-up Mantle focuses on additive manufacturing for precision tooling.

Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled

Formlabs Acquires Micronics: Desktop SLS 3D Printer Kickstarter Canceled

Formlabs has acquired Micronics: what does this mean for desktop SLS 3D printing?

Swedish Startup Nobula3D Introduces Advanced Glass 3D Printing Method

Swedish Startup Nobula3D Introduces Advanced Glass 3D Printing Method

A Swedish startup is developing a unique glass 3D printing technology.

Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation

Morf3D Transformed into Nikon AM Synergy to Drive Metal AM Innovation

Nikon has been busy transforming one of their 3D print acquisitions, and it’s not SLM Solutions.

From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.

From Coal to Clean: The Rise of Hydrogen Steel in the U.S.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the Biden Administration's groundbreaking $1 billion investment in hydrogen-powered green steel projects, positioning the U.S. as a leader in sustainable steelmaking.

Polymaker Streamlines Filament Selection with Panchroma and Fiberon Brands

Polymaker Streamlines Filament Selection with Panchroma and Fiberon Brands

Polymaker has changed around their product line, and introduced an incredible new material, PPS-CF10.

Anisoprint’s Advanced Toolchanging 3D Printing for Continuous Carbon Fiber

KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design

KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design

A new text-to-3D tool has surfaced with a big difference: it’s parametric.

3D Systems and Precision Resource Enter Metal AM Partnership

3D Systems and Precision Resource Enter Metal AM Partnership

Leveraging 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing (DMP) platform to catalyze metal AM applications in high-criticality markets.

Breaking New Ground: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Landscape Architecture

Breaking New Ground: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Landscape Architecture

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how SKAPA’s Innovation Tour showcased the potential of 3D printing technology to create customized and sustainable landscape features.

Alternatives to Shapeways

Alternatives to Shapeways

Shapeways is no more. Where should you go for 3D printing services now?

The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges

The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges

High throughput 3D printing is going to have a major problem in coming years.

Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing

Additec’s AMDroid System: High-Speed, High-Precision Metal 3D Printing

I spoke with representatives from Additec to learn more about their new AMDroid system.

Barilla Launches Customized 3D Printed Pasta with BluRhapsody

Barilla Launches Customized 3D Printed Pasta with BluRhapsody

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dig into Campbell Soup Company's US$2.7 billion acquisition of Rao's pasta sauce, highlighting the growing popularity of Italian cuisine in the US and the potential…

Prusa Research Aims to Become Leading US 3D Printer and Filament Manufacturer by 2025

Evolve Additive Enhances STEP Technology for High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D Printing

Evolve Additive Enhances STEP Technology for High-Speed, High-Resolution 3D Printing

Evolve Additive has made some big enhancements to their 3D print technology.

3DEO Innovates with New Materials and Strategic Business Growth

Design of the Week: Nano-sized Benchy

Design of the Week: Nano-sized Benchy

This week’s selection is the Textured Benchy by Andrea Bertoncini.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 7, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 7, 2024

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

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how the FDA clearance of Intuitive Surgical's new DaVinci system is set to revolutionize soft tissue robotic surgery.

The Rising Concern of Waste in Multimaterial 3D Printing: Solutions and Innovations

Zaxe Teases Game-Changing Z4 Printer to Tackle Multimaterial Speed and Waste

Zaxe Teases Game-Changing Z4 Printer to Tackle Multimaterial Speed and Waste

Zaxe is developing a mysterious solution to the multimaterial waste problem.

EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers

EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers

EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality

RAPID + TCT 2024 Executive Panel Sees Optimism Mingled with a Sober Dose of Reality

The first day of RAPID + TCT 2024 saw a riveting opening keynote with a panel discussion of industry leaders from 3D Systems, EOS, Nano Dimension, Nikon and Stratasys.

OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features

OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features

We received an update from OMD3D, the makers of the Blackbelt 3D printer.

From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success

From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success

At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.

Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery

Lithoz Pioneers 3D Printed Ceramic Implants with Successful Jaw Surgery

Lithoz announced a notable achievement: a human implantation of a ceramic part.

India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts 3D Printing Revolution

India-EFTA Trade Deal Boosts 3D Printing Revolution

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the groundbreaking trade deal between India and the EFTA nations is set to revolutionize multiple industries through the strategic implementation of 3D printing…

Shapeways Declares Bankruptcy

Shapeways Declares Bankruptcy

Long time 3D print service Shapeways declared bankruptcy this week.

Industry Consolidation: Nano Dimension to Purchase Desktop Metal

Solving Everyday Household Problems With 3D Printed Objects

Solving Everyday Household Problems With 3D Printed Objects

3D printing is becoming more accessible to everyone. What used to require a lot of time, money, and engineering expertise is now something that creative tech novices can utilize to create…

Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique

Researchers Develop New Multi-Material Manufacturing Technique

The Freeform Multi-material Assembly Process from the University of Missouri enables the production of complex devices with materials including plastics, metals, and semiconductors.

How Stryker and Apple’s Vision Pro are Enhancing Medical Procedures with 3D Printing

How Stryker and Apple’s Vision Pro are Enhancing Medical Procedures with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Stryker's integration of Apple's Vision Pro and 3D printing technology is revolutionizing surgical precision and patient outcomes in the healthcare industry.

From Rough to Mirror-Perfect: DLyte’s Advanced Metal Polishing Technology for 3D Prints

Inside Axtra3D’s Innovative HPS System: High Quality Resin Prints at Speed

Inside Axtra3D’s Innovative HPS System: High Quality Resin Prints at Speed

I spent some time at Rapid with Rajeev Kulkarni, Axtra3D’s new Chief Strategy Officer.