Nexa3D Challenges Markforged with Cost-Effective Onyx Alternative: Xyon
Nexa3D announced a rather interesting material: Xyon.
Book of the Week: 3D PRINTING The Definitive Handbook
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.
Adoption vs. Consolidation in the Struggling 3D Print Industry
What’s wrong with the 3D print industry? The industry leaders seem to have the answers, or do they?
Rapid+TCT 2024 Recap: Market Adjustments and Emerging Technologies
Last week we attended Rapid+TCT in Los Angeles, and let me tell you all about our experience.
Fab.ai’s All-in-One AI Platform Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflow
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,…
Design of the Week: Avatar Jake & Neytiri
This week’s selection is the life-size Avatar sculptures by Gentle Giant Studios.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 30, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Role of 3D Printing in Transforming the EU Defense Industry Amidst the Ukraine War
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.
Dragon by Helio Additive: 3D Print Quality with Voxel-Based Optimization
Helio Additive revealed Dragon, an advanced software platform for 3D printing.
Innovative Method Enables Room Temperature 3D Microprinting of Nickel
A new study has developed a method of 3D micro printing of nickel material at room temperature.
VoxelMatters Unveils Unique 3D Printing Market Study Focused on Consumer Products
Our friends at VoxelMatters have developed a very different market study for 3D printing.
Desktop Metal Releases New Tolerance Analysis and Scan Adjustment Software
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’ MetalFab 300 Flex: Adjustable Build Volume for Industrial Needs
Additive Industries has a new 3D printer.
Phase3D Launches Real-Time Defect Detection for Metal 3D Printing
Phase3D introduced a new service that’s able to detect defects in metal 3D prints — while printing.
XJET’s NPJ System Now Supports High-Strength Stainless Steel 17-4PH
XJET introduced a powerful new material for their metal 3D printers: stainless steel 17-4PH.
“Mad Max: Furiosa” Ignites Fans and 3D Printing
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…
Beyond PLA: Key Engineering Properties for Desktop FFF 3D Printing
Which engineering properties should concern desktop 3D printer operators?
Ulendo Introduces Calibration as a Service (CaaS) for Faster 3D Printing
Ulendo introduced something no one’s seen before: Calibration as a Service, or “CaaS”.
Authentise Introduces Industry’s First VMI System with Flows Update
Authentise introduced a rather interesting feature to their Flows service.
Vision Miner Acquires AddWise
Strengthening the company's position as a global leader in additive manufacturing with the extrusion hardware manufacturer.
How Brunswick Corporation is Leveraging 3D Printing for Cost Reduction
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.
The Six Types of Desktop 3D Printer Personalities
There are certain personas that tend to use desktop 3D printers. Which one are you?
Introducing QuickCurve: The Slightly Nonplanar 3D Printing Slicer
I’m reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.
Construction 3D Printing: Cost Analysis and Industry Challenges
I’m reading a LinkedIn post where there’s some controversy about the true costs of construction 3D printing.
Book of the Week: The Mechanical Design Process
This week’s selection is “The Mechanical Design Process” by David Ullman.
Study Reveals FFF 3D Prints Can Be Food Safe with Proper Cleaning
Is 3D printing actually food safe? A study turns conventional thinking upside down.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
A New Way to Identify Potential 3D Print Applications?
A novel application of 3D printing could help identify additional ways to use the technology.
Design of the Week: Parametric Hose Connector
This week’s selection is the Parametric Hose Connector generator by MakerWorld contributor ostat.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Jun 23, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stratasys Partners with Morris: A New Era for Additive Manufacturing in the US
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.
RAPID+TCT 2024: Join Us at North America’s Largest 3D Print Event
We’re going to RAPID+TCT this week.
Cobra LIMIT3D vs. King Tour: A 3D Printed Golf Club Comparison
We tested Cobra’s new 3D printed golf club, the Cobra LIMIT3D.
Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities
Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?
SketchUp Lets You Scan a Space with an iPad
Trimble implements Canvas.io technology to create SketchUp models.
PHA Garden Experiment Demonstrates Biodegradability
Is there really a biodegradable 3D print material? It turns it there is at least one: PHA.
Stratasys Launches J5 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer for Medical Applications
Stratasys’ efforts in the anatomical 3D printing space just warmed up with a brand new dedicated 3D printer.
AI Build Releases Upgraded AM Software
AI Build has a new software release.
Strengthening Market Position: Owens Corning Acquires Masonite and Focuses on 3D Printing
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.
How a Misstep by the CPSC Led to a Financial Setback for Bambu Lab
More information about the Bambu Lab recall has been revealed, and it’s quite astonishing what happened.
Personalized Sports Gear: Carbon’s 3D Printing Enhances Helmets and Bike Saddles
Carbon is going all-in on 3D printed consumer sports applications.
3D Systems Unveils EXT 800 Titan Pellet: A Compact, High-Speed Industrial 3D Printer
3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printer, the EXT 800 Titan Pellet.
Qorox Creates World’s Largest 3D Printed Skateable Sculpture
'The Wave', at Destination Skatepark in Tauranga, New Zealand, was produced using technology from CyBe Construction.
Generative Toy Design Meets 3D Printing: Hasbro’s New Cost-Cutting Strategy
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 Discontinues PETG Basic: Implications for 3D Printer Operators
Bambu Lab has discontinued their PETG Basic filament.
LEAP 71 Proves Automated Rocket Engine Design: A Breakthrough in Computational Engineering
There’s been a major development for 3D printed aerospace: LEAP 71 has proven the viability of automatically designed rocket engines.
XJET Withdraws IPO Plans
A report this week suggests that XJET has stopped its planned initial public offering.
Book of the Week: The Dungeoneer’s Guide to Miniature Painting
This week’s selection is “Arcane Arts: The Dungeoneer's Guide to Miniature Painting and Tabletop Mayhem” by Noxweiler Berf.
QIDI Tech’s Q1 Pro: A Consumer 3D Printer with Active Chamber Heating
QIDI Tech has made a significant advance in the consumer 3D printing market with the launch of the Q1 Pro.
EOS and nLIGHT Collaboration to Enhance 3D Printing Precision and Quality
EOS announced a very interesting arrangement with nLIGHT.