3D Printing Blog

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.

A startup company has leveraged 3D printing technology to produce a revolutionary new approach to aircraft propulsion.

This week’s selection is the incredible 1:100 Scale International Space Station print by Redditor gnome_skillet.

A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.

Hexagon announced a new 3D sensor that could have implications on the future use of additive manufacturing technology.

Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has announced a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service subsidiary.

Orbex has commissioned what will apparently be the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe.

Researchers have developed new polymers that can automatically disinfect themselves, including for SARS-CoV-2.

Charles R. Goulding considers three large 3D printing users that should benefit from restoration: Eaton, GE and Generac.

While attempts to develop a new material may not always pan out, a successful attempt in 2018 has led to ongoing research and new potentials.

Digital Metal announced the availability of copper material for their metal 3D printer.

MakerOS has added a free tier to their cloud-based business management system.

You probably haven’t heard of Mantle, and that’s because they’ve been in stealth mode until this week.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley take a look at ExOne's major foray into bringing 3D printing where it needs to be.

Polymaker announced a very intriguing new 3D print material called “PolyTerra”.

3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printing system designed for the aerospace and automotive industries, the Roadrunner.

Markforged is set to become the next $2 billion public 3D printing company.

ACEO announced a new multi-material capability for their silicone 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at how integrating 3D technologies can enhance motorcycle lighting.

Gluing is a practice all 3D printer operators will eventually perform, and Prusa Research has published what could be the definitive guide for it.

A new project hopes to 3D print a school in Madagascar.

I’ve learned that Creality is apparently about to open a new subsidiary to market an interesting variation of their 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding considers ways in which 3D printing can help generators keep electricity online in difficult times.

Inkbit announced a new additive manufacturing system, the Vista.

This week’s selection is “Engineering — A Very Short Introduction” by David Blockley.

Readily3D, one of the first companies to tackle the new volumetric 3D printing process, has adapted their process for bioprinting.

There’s a rush to produce alt-meat, and it could be that 3D printing techniques could dominate the scene.

3D model repository Thangs added some useful new features.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at rising jewelry sales and new ways of making jewelry.

This week’s selection is the life-size Battle Droid by Droid Division.

This week’s question is about construction 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the Pentagon’s leadership in robotics, and where 3D printing plays a role.

Recreus has introduced the first recycled flexible 3D printer filament.

ALTANA has completed its acquisition of TLS, focusing on the metal 3D printing powder market.

Peel 3D announced the peel 2-S handheld 3D scanner.

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine the role of plastics recycling efforts in impacting 3D printing materials availability and pricing.

Aristotle stated that “Man is by nature a social animal.” However, social distancing due to COVID-19 has turned us into increasingly sedentary animals.

I’ve been thinking about AMUG's decision to host their 2021 event in person only a few months from now.

Fictiv announced yet another massive investment into their manufacturing network.

Stratasys continues in targeted 3D printing M&A, today announcing that it is acquiring UK-based RPS.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider how 3D printing will come into play for Mercedes’ soon-to-be spun off truck division.

When I was younger, I always wanted to label everything.

Redefine Meat has scored a whopper of an investment with a new Series A round.

Triditive Additive Manufacturing has closed a major investment round.

As anticipated, today it’s official: EnvisionTEC is a Desktop Metal company following the close of the latest major 3D printing acquisition.

At the end of 2020, the NIST awarded almost $4 million in grants supporting metal 3D printing measurement methods and standards.

Sherry Handel is the Executive Director at the Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA), and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #266!