ELEGOO’s New “With Her” Program Supports Women in the 3D Printing Industry
ELEGOO launched a new community program they call “ELEGOO With Her”. The program intends to assist women in the 3D printing world, which is largely dominated by men. The goals of…
The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing
There seems to be a new emerging standard configuration for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Steve Madden Steps Into the Future: 3D Printing and the Shift From China
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Steve Madden is leveraging cutting-edge 3D printing to adapt to potential tariff impacts and transform its manufacturing strategy.
FLSUN Black Friday Sale: The Fastest Desktop 3D Printers at Incredible Prices
There are many Black Friday deals on this week, but those from FLSUN are of particular interest.
Meltio M600 Combines Blue Lasers and Welding Wire for Cost-Effective Metal 3D Printing
Meltio’s new M600 metal 3D printer uses blue lasers.
Pollen AM’s Four-Material PAM o2 Printer Unlocks Industrial-Grade 3D Printing Potential
We were finally able to take a look at Pollen AM’s unusual pellet 3D printer.
Forward AM Confirms Filing for Insolvency
The move is presented as a strategic step towards restructuring and growth.
From Tariffs to Innovation: The US$1.33 Billion Merger Transforming PPE
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how the transformative Honeywell-PIP merger leverages 3D printing to tackle supply chain challenges, drive innovation, and lead the PPE industry into the future.
Exploring the Dual Worlds of 3D Printer Resin: Consumer Affordability vs. Industrial Premiums
We could be moving into new worlds of 3D printer resin.
How Lincoln Electric’s Additive Manufacturing Advances Offshore Wind Technology
I had a chat with Lincoln Electric at Formnext and learned about an entirely new class of 3D print application.
Filament2 Reinvents Paste 3D Printing with Simple FFF Upgrades
One of the more interesting technologies we saw at Formnext 2024 was from Filament2.
Teledyne and Excelitas: Powering the Future of Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Tech
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi divulge how Teledyne Technologies’ acquisition of Excelitas for $710 million brings advanced photonics and optics innovations into its portfolio, enhancing its capabilities in aerospace, defense,…
Formnext 2024 Highlights: Financial Stress, Industry Shifts, and Emerging Innovators
Formnext 2024 has concluded, and I have some thoughts.
New 3D Printing Method Embeds Optical Sensors in Metal Parts for Micro Reactors
A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors.
New Algorithm Inspired by Nature Solves Overhang Challenges in Construction 3D Printing
New research focuses on the problem of overhangs with construction 3D printing (3DCP), with a possible solution inspired by nature.
Design of the Week: Stereographic Projection
This week’s selection is the Stereographic Projection by mathematician Henry Segerman.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 24, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Beyond Vision: EssilorLuxottica’s Bold Moves in 3D Printing and AI-Powered Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi provide insight into EssilorLuxottica's transformative journey, highlighting their groundbreaking partnerships with Meta and advancements in 3D printing that are reshaping the eyewear and wearable tech…
Supernova Unveils Viscogel Resins and Pulse Production Platform for VLM 3D Printing
Supernova has finally unveiled the materials for use in their VLM system.
Researchers Develop Recyclable Resin for Sustainable Printing
A recent paper shows a new style of 3D printer resin that could potentially be recycled.
AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies
AMPOWER has released their additive manufacturing charts once again.
Top 5 Beginner-Friendly 3D Printing Design Tools for Engineers
Comparing the best starting points for additive design in terms of features, support, ease of use and more.
IdeaFormer IR3 V2: Affordable, High-Speed Belt 3D Printing with Enhanced Adhesion and Durability
There’s a new belt 3D printer on the market: the IdeaFormer IR3 V2.
voxeljet and Partners Develop Method to Reuse SLS Waste Powder for HSS
Interesting news from Voxeljet: they’ve found a way to reuse waste SLS powder.
Authentise Expands Threads Platform with AI-Powered Documentation and API Customization Tools
Authentise announced two new features for their Threads platform that strongly leverage AI.
“We 3D Print Lots of Things!”: How Rocket Lab is Redefining Space Technology with Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Rocket Lab is transforming from a launch provider into a space technology powerhouse by integrating 3D printing across its operations, pioneering advances in…
The Truth Behind Water-Washable 3D Printer Resins
It’s time to wash away water-washable 3D printer resins.
JuggerBot3D’s P3-44 ASTRA: The First 3D Printer to Safely Print PVC
JuggerBot3D announced a new 3D printer variant, the P3-44 ASTRA.
Airtech Expands Sustainable Resin Portfolio with Color and Transparency Options
Airtech announced a couple of new sustainable resins for 3D printing.
WIP Project Investigates Use of AM for Water Infrastructure
UK-based project to wrap up in early 2025.
Why Carlyle Group Walked Away: A Missed Opportunity in Germany’s Booming Submarine Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover how a protracted approval process led Carlyle Group to abandon its bid for a stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, potentially leaving a golden opportunity…
New Circular Flow Calibration Tool Enhances 3D Print Precision
There’s an interesting new flow calibrator available that seems to work better than others.
Roboze Unveils SlizeR: Faster, Smarter 3D Print Slicing Software
Roboze announced a new slicing software tool, “SlizeR”.
Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Supersonic Metal Particle Bonding
Researchers have found a way to predict the bonding of supersonic metal particles.
Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes' transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector.
LEAP 71 Achieves Breakthrough with 3D Printed Aluminum Rocket Engine
Another milestone in 3D printing has been achieved: 3D printing a rocket engine from aluminum.
NASA Explores Laser Welding in Space: Implications for 3D Printing
NASA is launching a new scientific research project that may impact future 3D printing.
Stratasys Unveils New SAF Post Processing, Materials and More
Stratasys issued a number of interesting updates last week.
Design of the Week: DISCOVER 3D
This week’s selection is the DISCOVER 3D by LEMKI Robotix and iScale3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Brutalist Renaissance: How 3D Printing Honors Paul Rudolph’s Bold Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore Paul Rudolph’s pioneering Brutalist architecture, connecting his bold materiality and design with today’s advances in 3D concrete printing.
Toxic Resin Alert: Formlabs Highlights Hidden Dangers in 3D Printing Materials
Formlabs has released a damning report on the state of 3D printer resin safety that everyone should read.
Join Us at Formnext 2024, the World’s Largest 3D Printing Event
It’s November once again, and yes, we will be attending Formnext this coming week.
Fuzzyficator Update: Seamless Integration with Major 3D Slicing Software
There’s a major update to the non-planar fuzzy skin script.
New 3D Bioprinter Replicates Brain Tissue, Bone and Cartilage at High Speed
University of Melbourne biomedical engineers aim to improve drug discovery with high-output process.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3
Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2
Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1
We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.
Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Schneider Electric’s shift towards sustainable U.S. manufacturing, supported by 3D printing and federal incentives.
Anycubic Kobra 3 and Photon M7 Series Discounted for Black Friday
Anycubic has quite a sale on 3D printers this Black Friday season.