This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.
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6th annual 3D Printed Toys for Tots Campaign Launched
Once again, the folks at IC3D Printers have launched their annual “3D Printed Toys for Tots” campaign.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What is 3D Systems Doing With Half a Billion?
Last week 3D Systems announced closing a deal to gain US$460M in a convertible notes arrangement, but what are they doing with that cash?
Women in 3D Printing: Stop Asian Hate
Women in 3D Printing hosted a vitally important conversation this week, taking a stance against hate.
#ChooseToChallenge Disparity In 3D Printing
This International Women’s Day, the official 2021 campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge.
Beyond Optics: Women In Additive Manufacturing
This International Women’s Day, the theme is #ChooseToChallenge; in 3D printing, we need to challenge our industry to continue to grow.
3D Print Community: 3DP4ME
This month’s community support selection is the 3DP4ME Project in Jordan.
Gideon Gartner’s Legacy Included 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the 3D printing legacy of the late Gideon Gartner.
IC3D Launches Annual 3D Printed Toys For Tots Campaign
The holidays are almost here and once again, and IC3D is holding its third annual Toys for Tots campaign to help warm the hearts of children.
Robert Gore’s Legacy Expanded 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi pay homage to the late inventor of Gore-Tex and how his legacy continues to inspire work in 3D printing.
Free 3D Printable “Maker Mask” Receives Federal Approval
A former Microsoft executive leveraged his connections to achieve certification for a 3D printable respirator mask that makers can download and manufacture on their 3D printers.
ANSI COVID-19 Equipment Standards Released, But…
ANSI has released several official standards related to the production of emergency medical equipment to address the COVID-19 process, which may apply to 3D printed components.
How To Coordinate COVID-19 Parts Production
A group in Huntsville, Alabama has developed a sophisticated system for collecting, cleaning and distributing emergency medical equipment 3D printed by individual supporters.
Organizing Additive Manufacturing For Rapid-Emergency-Responses
Additive manufacturing response to the COVID-19 emergency is picking up, but it greatly needs organization.
Incredible Update On Photocentric COVID-19 Production
Photocentric has increased their 3D printed valve production rate by 10X using some interesting methods.
Formlabs Gets It Right With Their COVID-19 Response
Formlabs is setting a great example for other 3D print companies to follow when addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
It’s Time To Leverage Your 3D Printing Network
Many 3D printing companies have powerful networks and now is the time to unleash them to help in this crisis. We look at three who are doing so effectively.
3D Printable Respirator Design Receives Certification
Czech researchers have produced a certified design for an N95-style respirator that can be quickly produced on several HP MJF 3D printers.
Some Advice To Makers Working On COVID-19 Projects
Many makers are anxious to do something with their 3D printing equipment to help solve the crisis, but there are some things to consider first.
3D Print Experts Volunteer Assistance To Educators
A noted 3D print expert is volunteering his time to provide online educational experiences.
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Your 3D Printing?
We want to know how your 3D printing operations, business or personal, have been impacted.
Photocentric’s High-Volume Approach To Ventilator Valve Production
Photocentric has developed a way to produce 40,000 potentially usable ventilator valves per week at their facility.
Manufacturing Help Needed In California
A healthcare center in California is requesting manufacturing assistance.
3D Print Companies Contribute To The Crisis In Unique Ways
Several 3D print companies have stepped up with initiatives to help aid the COVID-19 crisis, and Ultimaker has developed a unique service to do so.
Where To Offer 3D Printing Help During The COVID-19 Crisis
A number of initiatives have emerged that may need your help in providing critical medical equipment required by hospitals to deal with the crisis.
Do You Know About Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
e-NABLE Expands to Colombia With Smart International’s Help
e-NABLE continues to expand its presence around the world, thanks to generous 3D printing companies.
3D Print Community: The 3D-HELP Project
This month’s community support selection is the 3D-HELP Project.
Meet The Wi3DP Ambassadors, Part 2
The Women in 3D Printing phenomenon has grown significantly in the few short years it has been in existence.
Meet The Wi3DP Ambassadors, Part 1
The Women in 3D Printing phenomenon has grown significantly in the few short years it has been in existence.
The Business/Ethical Quandary Of 3D Printing Weapons
Should 3D printing companies be taking a stance regarding the production of weapons? Companies like Materialise and Carbon are well known for their no-weapons policies; others welcome defense contracts.
Counterpoint: Nobody Owns Their Ideas
We recently published an article based on a well-known artist’s experience in seeing her work stolen and sold without permission; now we’ve heard from another well-known artist who essentially says there’s no such thing as design theft.
It Should Be Obvious: Don’t Steal 3D Files
Designer Melissa Ng of Lumecluster recently saw her own design files for sale on a 3D design repository. The problem was she has never sold her files.
3D Printing Works to #BalanceforBetter This International Women’s Day
The theme of International Women’s Day 2019 is #BalanceforBetter and the 3D printing community is embracing inclusion and diversity.
Empowering Diversity in Digital Manufacturing
This International Women’s Day, I am excited by the promise of this technology transformation to tackle problems in new ways, powered by a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
3D Printed Holiday Cheer with IC3D and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season to celebrate the best of 3D printing.
4 years of Women in 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing celebrates four years of work promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using additive manufacturing technologies.
It’s Not Personal, It’s Business with 3D Hubs
3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.
3D Print Community: 3DP Learning Management System
This month’s community support selection is the 3DP Learning Management System, a publicly available set of training courses for 3D printing.
Do You Qualify for Our 3D Print Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
3D Print Community: Otto DIY
This month’s selection for our community support program is the fascinating Otto DIY project: build your own robot.
3D Print Community: PotterDraw
This month’s community support selection is PotterDraw, a software project to very easily generate vases and other cylindrical shapes.
3D Print Community: Reflow
This month’s community support selection is Reflow, a project to assist third world countries through 3D printing.
3D Print Community: Handsmith
This month’s community support selection is the Handsmith project by Lyman Connor.
3D Print Community: RhinoSlic3r
This month’s community support selection is the RhinoSlic3r project by Quentin Labrosse.
WASP Launches Maker Economy Kit to Save the World The Delta 2040 3D printer from WASP. (Image courtesy of WASP.)
For most businesses, the hype of the 3D printing industry was an opportunity to innovate with new technology and make a few bucks, or vice versa depending on which was prioritized.
Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
We announced last month a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now!
3D Print Community: The RMADS Rapid Manufacturing Advice System
This month’s community support selection is the RMADS project undertaken by researchers at Newcastle University.