3D Printing Blog

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

Nexa3D announced a rather interesting material: Xyon.

This week’s selection is “3D PRINTING The Definitive Handbook: An Essential How-To for Beginners, Hobbyists, and Innovators” by Jay Bourgeois and Daniel Rossong.

What’s wrong with the 3D print industry? The industry leaders seem to have the answers, or do they?

Last week we attended Rapid+TCT in Los Angeles, and let me tell you all about our experience. 

We had a look at Fab.ai’s new AI-based additive manufacturing solution. The software platform intends on solving some of the complexities of performing additive manufacturing. Today the process requires multiple steps,…

This week’s selection is the life-size Avatar sculptures by Gentle Giant Studios.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the Ukraine war is transforming the EU defense industry, driving a surge in 3D printing adoption for rapid prototyping and on-demand production.

Helio Additive revealed Dragon, an advanced software platform for 3D printing.

A new study has developed a method of 3D micro printing of nickel material at room temperature.

Our friends at VoxelMatters have developed a very different market study for 3D printing.

Boston-based Desktop Metal has announced the launch of Live Inspect, a new software for analyzing and correcting errors in 3D printed parts.

Additive Industries has a new 3D printer.

Phase3D introduced a new service that’s able to detect defects in metal 3D prints — while printing.

XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the release of "Furiosa," the latest installment in the Mad Max saga, is set to revolutionize fan creations through the extensive use of…

Which engineering properties should concern desktop 3D printer operators?

Ulendo introduced something no one’s seen before: Calibration as a Service, or “CaaS”.

Authentise introduced a rather interesting feature to their Flows service.

Strengthening the company's position as a global leader in additive manufacturing with the extrusion hardware manufacturer.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Brunswick Corporation is leveraging 3D printing technology to achieve significant cost reductions amid softer demand in 2024.

There are certain personas that tend to use desktop 3D printers. Which one are you?

I’m reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.

I’m reading a LinkedIn post where there’s some controversy about the true costs of construction 3D printing.

This week’s selection is “The Mechanical Design Process” by David Ullman.

Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.

AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.

A novel application of 3D printing could help identify additional ways to use the technology.

This week’s selection is the Parametric Hose Connector generator by MakerWorld contributor ostat.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Robert E. Morris' groundbreaking agreement with Stratasys to integrate additive manufacturing solutions into machine shops and manufacturing facilities.

We’re going to RAPID+TCT this week.

We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.

Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?

Trimble implements Canvas.io technology to create SketchUp models.

Is there really a biodegradable 3D print material? It turns it there is at least one: PHA.

Stratasys’ efforts in the anatomical 3D printing space just warmed up with a brand new dedicated 3D printer.

AI Build has a new software release.

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss how Owens Corning's recent acquisition of Masonite and how both companies can leverage 3D printing technology to enhance innovation and product development.

More information about the Bambu Lab recall has been revealed, and it’s quite astonishing what happened.

Carbon is going all-in on 3D printed consumer sports applications.

3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printer, the EXT 800 Titan Pellet.

'The Wave', at Destination Skatepark in Tauranga, New Zealand, was produced using technology from CyBe Construction.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Hasbro’s new CFO, Gina Goetter, is spearheading a cost-saving initiative, exploring 3D printing to enhance product design and reduce production expenses.

Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.

There’s been a major development for 3D printed aerospace: LEAP 71 has proven the viability of automatically designed rocket engines.

A report this week suggests that XJET has stopped its planned initial public offering.

This week’s selection is “Arcane Arts: The Dungeoneer's Guide to Miniature Painting and Tabletop Mayhem” by Noxweiler Berf.

QIDI Tech has made a significant advance in the consumer 3D printing market with the launch of the Q1 Pro.