“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.
ADDIMETAL Unveils K-2-2 Binder Jet 3D Printer with Open Material Capabilities
There’s a new metal 3D printer on the loose: the ADDIMETAL K-2-2.
Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology
Axtra3D announced a significant investment in the company. They’ve raised US$4.5M in a Series A investment round, led by HZG Group. Axtra3D, based in Charlotte, NC, has developed a unique 3D…
Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair
In this analysis, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack Siemens' move to acquire Altair and what it means for the future of 3D printing and industrial automation.
3D Systems Introduces PSLA 270 DLP 3D Printer
Wash and Cure solution also available with new materials for SLA, SLS and MJP.
Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series
Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.
Formlabs Enters Third-Party Resin Market with Safer Creator Series Resins
Formlabs made an unusual move: they’re entering the third-party resin market.
DyeMansion’s PFAS-Free Solution Gains Industry Attention
Dyemansion has eliminated “forever chemicals” from their post-processing solution.
Future Flight: Bell’s 3D Printing Advances and the Army’s Tiltrotor Transformation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Bell’s use of 3D printing to propel the U.S. Army’s next-gen tiltrotor capabilities.
Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals
Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.
PHA in 3D Printing Takes a Step Forward with OXMAN’s Sustainable Product Platform, Oᵒ
There’s been a development in the use of PHA material for 3D printing.
New Impact Printing Method Uses Earth-Based Materials for Low-Carbon Construction
Researchers have developed a new form of 3D printing that they call “Impact Printing”.
Design of the Week: Mac mini Pro
This week’s selection is the Mac mini Pro by MakerWorld contributor Jerrod Hofferth.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 10, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Power of Composites: Revolutionizing Manufacturing with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how cutting-edge 3D printing with composites enables precise, durable solutions that meet the highest industry standards.
3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling
3DEVO announced a significant upgrade to their filament production lineup, introducing the Filament Maker TWO. Succeeding the Filament Maker ONE, the new device promises increased filament quality and a number of…
New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing
Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.
Did You Know? Autodesk Fusion 360 Monitors Shared Files for Potential ITAR Violations
Apparently, Autodesk Fusion 360 performs censoring of some 3D models.
Siemens to Buy Altair for $10 Billion
The massive software acquisition will close next year, plus the latest simulation news from Altium, VI-Grade and Ansys.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 2
Our review of BigTreeTech’s Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades concludes.
Hands On With The Panda Series, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test BigTreeTech's Panda Series of Bambu Lab upgrades.
3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget
There’s an interesting story from IEEE Spectrum describing how researchers built a low-cost fusion reactor — using 3D printing.
The Future of Biomanufacturing: Machine Learning, Automation, and 3D Printing’s Role
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. discuss the Agile BioFoundry's cutting-edge technologies and the untapped potential of 3D printing in bioprocessing.
DIP Technology Surpasses Volumetric Printing Speeds with Innovative Resin Flow Solution
A radically new and incredibly fast 3D printing process has been developed: Dynamic Interface Printing, or “DIP”.
Stich3R: New Blender Add-On Brings Realistic GCODE Visualization
There’s a new and quite beautiful rendering system for GCODE visualization. When you prepare a 3D print in slicing software, there’s usually a 3D viewable preview. It’s quite important to review…
Make 3D Prints Truly Watertight with DIAMANT’s dichtol AM Hydro Sealant
Have you ever tried to 3D print a waterproof object? There’s a solution for you.