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Mimaki Introduces “Accessible” Full Color 3D Printer

Mimaki Introduces “Accessible” Full Color 3D Printer

Continuing on its mission to bring 10 million colors to 3D printing, Mimaki has just announced a new “baby” in its family: the 3DUJ-2207 UV-LED 3D printer.

Conversational Commerce Versus Traditional Customer Sales Processes

Conversational Commerce Versus Traditional Customer Sales Processes

Adam Friedman and Ryan Donley examine AI-driven conversational commerce, which was growing technology in 2018 and 2019 and is experiencing rapid growth in 2020 due to the pandemic.

INTAMSYS Has Big Plans For 2021

INTAMSYS Has Big Plans For 2021

In a briefing earlier today I learned about INTAMSYS’ plans for 2021, and they are quite ambitious.

SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: The NXG XII 600

SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: The NXG XII 600

SLM Solutions has released a breakthrough metal 3D printer, the massive NXG XII 600.

Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter

Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter

Sintering is a necessary step in metal 3D printing, and a new software application targets accurate compensation for distortions.

Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making

Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making

It is quite challenging trying to fathom how two industrial techniques are used to create delicate jewelry. 3D printing is an additive process and CNC machining uses a subtractive technique, but…

Book of the Week: Parametric Solid Modeling Projects

Book of the Week: Parametric Solid Modeling Projects

This week’s selection is “Parametric Solid Modeling Projects” by Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University.

Ultimaker Upgrades Entry-Level 3D Printer

Ultimaker Upgrades Entry-Level 3D Printer

Ultimaker announced a new entry-level 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.

Creality 3D Printer Operators Rejoice: Powerful Extrusion Upgrades Available

Creality 3D Printer Operators Rejoice: Powerful Extrusion Upgrades Available

Bondtech and Slice Engineering announced the immediate availability of a series of upgrades designed for most of the Creality line of 3D printers.

3D Systems Announces Q3 2020 Results

3D Systems Announces Q3 2020 Results

3D systems announced their 2020Q3 financial results, and there were some interesting elements in the report.

3D Printing And Solar Panels

3D Printing And Solar Panels

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata look at how the solar panel industry could make use of 3D printing technology.

Why Is There No Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Resin?

Why Is There No Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Resin?

After a chance call from a reader, I wondered about the apparent unavailability of carbon fiber reinforced 3D printer resin, and learned a great deal.