3D Printing Blog

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

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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.

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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.

Robert McNeel & Associates has released version 7 of their popular 3D CAD tool, Rhinoceros, a.k.a. Rhino3D.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at this year’s virtual CES.

I spoke with Avi Cohen, EVP Sales at Nanofabrica, for a look into why micro-scale precision in 3D printing is a huge achievement.

Rapid News Group announced their intent to hold the 2021 TCT 3Sixty event over three days this coming September.

Formlabs announced a new castable resin today, marking yet another new material in their product catalog.

This week’s selection is the outrageous Air Filtration System by software engineer Mike Buss.

Last call: let us know what you want 3D printing developments you want to read about.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider out-of-this-world opportunities for 3D printing.

3D Systems stock has taken the biggest leap upwards in years.

There’s plenty of printable 3D model repositories these days, but none quite like African Fossils.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a major imaging acquisition that may see an impact in 3D printing.

In a world of digitally driven production, additive manufacturing (AM) has steadily solidified its place.

Nexa3D recently launched an intelligent post-processing system that will greatly help businesses improve their efficiency in both the design and supply chain stages.

colorFabb has introduced a new ASA material that is extremely lightweight.

Researchers have developed a unique and eco-friendly material for 3D printing: fungus!

I’m looking at an unusual form of 3D printing involving textiles.

Researchers have developed an unusual type of strain sensor that I think may have an effect on certain types of future 3D printed designs.

Charles Goulding y Andressa Bonafe consideran un nuevo año de soluciones de construcción avanzadas impulsadas por la fabricación

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe consider a new year of advanced manufacturing-driven construction solutions.

People have been getting creative with fun or more effective face masks these days, but imagine quite literally wearing someone else’s face as a mask.

CES 2021 is coming up next week, and I wondered if any 3D printing companies are still exhibiting at that event.

There’s a meeting place for those working on methods for additive manufacturing design in the UK: the Design for AM Network.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride with 3D printing for advanced bicycles.

The next time you or someone you love needs care, you may well find your doctor firing up a 3D printer to provide it.

Nano Dimension’s recent financial moves suggest they may be contemplating acquisitions in the near future.

It’s a new year and perhaps it’s time to put your 3D printing goals into action.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider three important “D” trends for investing this new year as they impact 3D printing.

This week’s selection is “Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization” by Weihong Zhang and Ying Zhou.

SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.

It’s 2021 and additive manufacturing has arrived as a realizable technology suite — but someone should tell film studios that.

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a new type of adhesive that could lead to a different form of 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding invites expert attorney Bob Ward to examine industrial 3D printing impacts from trade laws.

This week’s selection is the Meth Lab RV by Reddit contributor wangthangthursday.

A citizen 3D scanner has captured and 3D printed a now-demolished building.

Charles R. Goulding, Adam Friedman and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing plays into near-term surgical delays.