3D Printing Blog

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider a leading research university's work in advancing 3D printing materials.

This week’s selection is the startlingly simple Nut Bowl by designer Ahmad Hasan.

I have some thoughts about a new construction 3D printing startup, Mighty Buildings.

Charles R. Goulding considers R&D studies that should be undertaken in 3D printing M&A transactions.

Using 3D printing technology, Researchers from the University of Cambridge created electronic fibers 100 times thinner than a human hair, making sensors with massively improved capabilities.

Prusa Research published a series of very interesting statistics about their operations in 2020 and previous years.

A new scholarship program from EOS North America is set to even the playing field for historically underserved students pursuing STEM education.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider a hike or bike with 3D printing.

As more manufacturers combine additive manufacturing (AM) processes with innovative design techniques using modern software, the products once thought of as "one-size-fits-all" are becoming increasingly personalized.

Redefine Meat has landed a major distribution deal for their lifelike 3D printed “alt-meat” products.

BMW has apparently abandoned their experiment in 3D printed customized parts.

It’s likely we will see increasingly larger 3D printers in the future.

Charles R. Goulding considers the rising importance of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the 3D printing sector.

We all know about naturally reflective surfaces, but who knew you could apply the same effect with a bottle of paint?

Intech Additive Solutions announced a new metal 3D printers that has a much bigger build volume.

This month’s community support selection is the 3DP4ME Project in Jordan.

Micron-scale 3D printing brings a tiny take to big celebrations as Microlight3D unveils the tiniest Statue of Liberty.

A new Kickstarter project offers a different kind of 3D printer multi-material upgrade.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine Air Force demand for reverse engineering using 3D scanning and 3D printing.

It’s only January, but 2021 already shows an overarching theme in 3D printing: market consolidation.

Today Protolabs announced that they will acquire 3D Hubs, and I have some thoughts.

In a $280M digital manufacturing deal, Protolabs is set to acquire 3D Hubs.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look ahead to a new year in 3D printing with nine predictions of what’s to come in 2021.

This week’s selection is actually the top seven books we highlighted in 2020.

Ackuretta is about to release a new dental 3D printer, the DENTIQ.

I’m reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in Taiwan’s return to domestic supply chain focus.

This week’s selection is the Bicycle Parking Brake by designer Bryce Lenarcic.

E3D-Online announced a resumption of production for their advanced Hemera 3D printer extruder.

Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a novel approach to 3D print extrusion that could transform many desktop 3D printers.

COBOD announced the completion of a notable construction 3D print in India, but there’s more to the story.

Oqton announced it has raised a massive US$40M from investors.

Recent 3D printing acquisition announcements have something significant in common: production focus.

Desktop Metal’s first major move since becoming a public company is a $300M one: acquiring EnvisionTEC.

Prusa Research announced the official release of PrusaSlicer version 2.3, their latest slicing software tool.

When Siemens implemented its continuous release plan almost two years ago, it promised enhancements to NX every six months.

I’m looking at a report from CONTEXT, who provided some numbers for 3D printer sales in 2020.

It’s the final days for you to shovel us some direct feedback via our annual survey.

Researchers have developed an unusual “morphing nozzle” that can orient fibers during 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the 3D printing legacy of the late Gideon Gartner.

Get some tips for launching a Kickstarter from a veteran.

Researchers have discovered a straightforward treatment that could improve the ability to 3D print food.

Farsoon announced a break with long-time partner Prodways.

A curious announcement from Stratasys detailed how a 2D printing company installed a 3D printer. I’m wondering why they would do so.

Charles R. Goulding goes on a 3D printing ride with the American Bicycle Group (ABG).

Only days from now Women in 3D Printing will take a step unimaginable when they started: hosting a massive online conference on 3D printing.

Prusa Research announced the availability of a new and unusual material for 3D printing for their Prusament line: PVB.

Autodesk announced a very interesting addition to Netfabb: Fusion 360!

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider rising interest in medical school – and how 3D printing might come into play educating our next generation of doctors.

This week’s selection is “Smoothing 3D prints from ABS using acetone vapors” by Jagoda Ryba and Urszula Lelek-Borkowska.