I’ve been thinking about AMUG’s decision to host their 2021 event in person only a few months from now.
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The 3D Printing Spring 2021 Calendar
With recently announced changes, two major spring 3D printing events are set to take place in person — but not only in the spring.
Sculpteo Needs Your Help
Sculpteo has launched their annual State of 3D Printing survey.
Women in 3D Printing Set To Launch Their First Conference
Only days from now Women in 3D Printing will take a step unimaginable when they started: hosting a massive online conference on 3D printing.
CES Goes Virtual In 2021
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at this year’s virtual CES.
TCT 3Sixty Now Scheduled For September
Rapid News Group announced their intent to hold the 2021 TCT 3Sixty event over three days this coming September.
Who’s 3D Printing At CES 2021?
CES 2021 is coming up next week, and I wondered if any 3D printing companies are still exhibiting at that event.
How Did 3D Printing’s Largest Event Translate To The Digital?
Now that Formnext 2020 is a wrap, in the digital form of Formnext Connect, we can take a step back and gauge the value of a massive virtual event.
Connecting At Formnext Connect
The biggest event in additive manufacturing looks a bit different this year, as Formnext Connect connects us virtually.
Automated Designs, New Materials, Improved Post-Processing Awarded In Formnext Start-up Challenge 2020
Formnext’s 6th annual Start-up Challenge acknowledges budding additive manufacturing companies for their impressive ideas and innovative developments.
ADDITIV digital World To Bring Together The Additive Manufacturing Community
Next week, 3Dnatives’ ADDITIV digital World event is set to virtually gather expertise in additive manufacturing from NASA to Ford, with plenty of time to network with the industry.
The Future of Additive Manufacturing
An interesting talk at the third episode of the ongoing 3DEXPERIENCE: A Virtual Journey revealed some hints about what may happen in additive manufacturing’s future.
TIPE 3D Printing Conference Paving The Way For New Conversations
The TIPE 3D Printing conference is coming up in January, gearing up to offer the additive manufacturing industry a new resource for expert presentations and networking.
SME’s 2021 Digital Manufacturing Challenge Now Open
SME is sponsoring a major design challenge for students.
3D Printing: A Convention Shoutout
Charles R. Goulding reflects on a high-profile 3D printing shoutout.
Will Physical 3D Printing Conferences Degrade Into Local Events?
I’ve been puzzling over how our team should handle upcoming physical 3D printing events, and came to a realization.
You Could Win $25K Worth of 3D Printing Services
A start-up based in Berkeley, California, polySpectra, is attempting to make better materials for 3D printing.
The 3D Printing Industry Is Working Virtual Networking
With in-person events still virtually a no-go, the 3D printing industry has been going virtual — and it’s perhaps working out better than we might have predicted.
New Trade Show Models And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the prospect of trade show rethinking for the 3D printing industry.
First In-Person Pandemic-Time 3D Print Trade Show Succeeds
It’s been a while, but it appears the first major 3D print trade show to take place in-person during the 2020 pandemic has succeeded.
Should AMUG Go Digital?
A recent discussion on LinkedIn suggests AMUG, the annual additive manufacturing event, should go to a digital format.
Formnext Announces COVID-19 Protocols For Fall Event
Formnext, the largest 3D printing event worldwide, announced more about how they intend on holding the event this coming November.
IMTS 2020 Cancelled In The Face Of COVID-19
The massive biannual International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been cancelled for 2020.
Cad Crowd Announces Winners of COVID-19 Design Contest
3D modeling freelancer site Cad Crowd announced the winners of their COVID-19 Design Contest.
How To Keep In Contact With Your 3D Print Vendor During The Crisis
With the cancellation of countless in-person 3D print events, companies have leveraged technology to keep in contact with clients and prospects in unique ways.
Still A Go: Formnext Planning For November Event
3D printing’s largest event is still planning to go on, in-person, this November.
The Strength Of 3D Printed Electronics Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman review a recent webinar discussing the 3D printing of electronics.
Not A Surprise: TCT 3Sixty 2020 Cancelled
In a move that could have been predicted, the organizers of TCT 3Sixty 2020 have decided to cancel the upcoming 3D printing event.
Rapid-Fire Wrapup: The 3D Printing Community Is Thriving
Yesterday, Fabbaloo held our Rapid-Fire Interview Day, through which we spoke with three dozen 3D printing industry participants.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
Join Fabbaloo This Thursday For Rapid-Fire 3D Printing Interviews And Virtual Networking
Fabbaloo’s Rapid-Fire Interview Day is coming up this Thursday, 23 April!
Fabbaloo: Rapid-Fire Interview Day
Fabbaloo will be hosting a day of virtual interviews to touch base directly with 3D printing companies and catch up on their latest.
2020: The Year Of The 3D Printing Webinar
Yes, we’ll primarily remember 2020 as the Year of Pandemic, but it’s quickly taking on another face: the Year of the 3D Printing Webinar.
COVID-19: A Tipping Point For Additive Manufacturing
A conversation in industrial 3D printing proved revealing as to the place of this advanced manufacturing technology in crisis and beyond.
COVID-19/Coronavirus Product Design and 3D Printing Challenge
Cad Crowd’s COVID-19 design contest has revealed many interesting 3D printable designs.
Formnext Looks Ahead To A Bright 2020 Event
With the near-future 3D printing event calendar effectively wiped clear, Formnext sees a light at the end of the tunnel.
Additive World Announces Design Challenge 2020 Winners
Additive World announced the winners of their Design Challenge 2020, and the designs are inspiring.
Remembering James T. Goodrich, 3D Printing Neurosurgeon Pioneer
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers memorializes the passing of a leading medical professional.
The 3D Printing Industry Connects Digitally
With face-to-face events cancelled in the face of pandemic, the 3D printing community is still connecting with new virtual offerings.
At A Glance: 3D Printing Events Impacted By Coronavirus Countermeasures
This list is intended to be an at-a-glance resource for which events have been impacted, and how, in the 2020 3D printing calendar.
Pandemic Precautions Take Out The Spring 3D Printing Calendar
The spring 3D printing calendar is usually filled with travel to major trade shows, conferences, and events — but not for 2020.
The Desperate Choice Facing 3D Print Events In Coming Weeks
Major North American 3D print events face a critical decision in coming days and weeks over coronavirus fears.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
3D Pioneers Challenge 2020
The fifth edition of the 3D Pioneers Challenge is welcoming innovative designs in this international competition.
Women in 3D Printing Announces First Annual Conference
Women in 3D Printing is pleased to introduce its first annual conference.
Digital Manufacturing, Digital Conferencing
Popular 3D printing event Additive World has announced that the conference will proceed in the face of coronavirus — but is now digital and free.
Coronavirus Impacts 3D Printing Events: MWS 2020 Postponed
Another 3D printing event has been impacted by coronavirus countermeasures.
Another 3D Print Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Arburg announced the cancellation of a major event due to virus concerns, and this will not be the last 3D printing event to be shut down.
Additive World, The 2020 Edition
Every year Additive Industries sponsors an industrial 3D printing event, Additive World.
Markforged Achieves ISO 27001
Markforged announced they have earned an ISO:27001 certification.
Going to 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020? Here’s What You Don’t Want to Miss
3DEXPERIENCE World replaces the now-defunct SOLIDWORKS World event for Dassault Systèmes clients. Find out all the information you need to know in this post.
Coronavirus Strikes 3D Printing
A significant outbreak of a coronavirus is affecting many things in China and beyond. But could this affect 3D printing?
Sculpteo Opens Largest 3D Printing Annual Survey:
Sculpteo has opened up their annual survey for respondents, and it’s very important your viewpoint be registered.
Volkswagen Shows Viability of Metal Additive Manufacturing in Automotive
Last year Volkswagen selected HP Metal Jet for the high volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts, as the foundation for its strategy to industrialize additive manufacturing with a multi-year design and production roadmap.
Congratulations To Wi3DP On Their Fifth Anniversary
Women in 3D Printing started as a mere blog, but today it’s a worldwide movement. We offer our congratulations and support.
A Photogrammetry Survey For You
A researcher wants to know more about how you use photogrammetry, and you can fill out his survey to help a research project.
Attend A Virtual 3D Printing Event – For Free!
There’s a virtual conference on advanced 3D printing techniques coming up this week, and there’s no charge to attend. Details in this story.
Is Formnext Too Big?
Formnext 2019 was the largest ever, but can it grow further? What should happen at Formnext 2020? We have some ideas.
Trends and Impressions of Formnext 2019
Formnext 2019 was the largest 3D printing event ever held in history. We list the top trends seen at the growing trade show.
Survey Indicates Massive Growth in Industrial 3D Printing
Essentium commissioned an extensive survey of manufacturers to determine additive manufacturing usage and intentions. The results were very surprising.
Fabbaloo Attends Formnext 2019
Next week we will attending Formnext, the largest 3D printing event ever held in human history. Will you be there, too?
Additive World’s Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2020
Are you a student with an idea for a fantastic 3D printed part? If so enter Additive World’s Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2020.
Cimquest’s Xpand3D Tradeshow Exhibits Premier Design In 3D Printing
Greer Veon and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers look back at Cimquest’s Xpand3D Exhibition 2019.
TCT Korea 2019: Condensed and Focused
What happened at TCT Korea 2019? Our correspondent Mark Lee was in attendance and provides a glimpse into the very different world of 3D printing in South Korea.
Cimquest’s 2019 HP Roadshow Exhibits Top Talent In 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers share their experience with HP 3D printing at the recent Cimquest Roadshow.
Thoughts On TCT Show 2019
What happened at TCT Show 2019? We were there and provide an overview of our thoughts on this event.
Seriously, Attend 3D Printing Events
The best way to learn about 3D printing is directly — so go to the events.
Fabbaloo Visits Birmingham, UK This Week
What really happens at 3D print trade shows? There’s a lot more going on than just the exhibitors you see. We explain the inside story on trade shows.
The Regionality Of Major 3D Print Events
Every 3D printing / additive manufacturing trade show attracts a certain crowd, and it seems to differ by region. Why is this important?
Why SOLIDWORKS World Was Changed to 3DEXPERIENCE World
Dassault Systemés suddenly changed the name of their major conference from SOLIDWORKS WORLD to 3DEXPERIENCE WORLD. Why do so?
ASTM Explores Additive Manufacturing Structural Integrity
Do your 3D prints lack structural integrity? It could be due to an incorrect combination of feedstock, process, structure, property and performance. Find out more from ASTM.
We’re Heading To TCT Show 2019 In A Few Weeks – Are You?
Looking for concentrated information on 3D printing? Consider attending the 2019 TCT Show in Birmingham where over 300 exhibitors will show you their hardware, software and materials.
Which 3D Printing Tradeshows Are For You?
Should you attend a 3D printing event? Which one? We examine some of the most notable 3D print trade shows and additive manufacturing conferences.
Prusa Sets World Record By Simultaneously Running 1096 3D Printers
How many 3D printers can you run at the same time? Prusa’s answer to that question is in the thousands, as they set a world record.
An Opportunity To Learn New 3D Printing Standards
ASTM International has been building new standards for additive manufacturing / 3D printing. Do you know what they are? Find out at this important industry conference.
Tour of “Next Big Thing”, German IoT Incubator, at Factory Berlin
We head to Berlin, Germany in the 2nd installment of my Euro tour learning about HW tech development across the pond.
A Big Loss For The 3D Printing Community
BigRep suddenly announced the passing of their founder, René Gurka.
Treat 3D Printer Resins Very, Very Carefully
Do you think 3D printer resin is safe? It might not be. Consider this story of a 3D printer operator who was severely burned by a caustic photopolymer resin.
3D Printing As Seismometer?
What happens to a 3D printer during an active earthquake? One 3D print operator found out the hard way.
Another World’s First Chocolate 3D Printer!
Has the world’s first chocolate 3D printer been announced by Cadbury? I think not, there have been many previous chocolate 3D printers on the market.
iMakr Hacked!
While perusing 3D print sites today, I noticed that iMakr’s site has been hacked!
PLASTEC East Expo and 3D Printing: A Review
Steve Kelly, Liam Nixon and Cameron Torti of R&D Tax Savers review 3D printing as seen at the recent PLASTEC East Expo.
Maker Media Shuts Operations
Maker Media, creator of the Maker Faire events and MAKE: magazine, has ceased operations and laid off all staff.
A Run Through: What’s New In 3D Printing At RAPID + TCT?
Industry expert Todd Grimm set the stage for RAPID + TCT 2019 with a speedy rundown of what’s new in 3D printing.
RAPID + TCT 2019 Is A Wrap
RAPID + TCT 2019 was a busy week in 3D printing, with plenty to see and a lot to learn.
Nike By You 3D Builder Lets You Customize Your Next Sneaker Design
Nike sure loves celebrating its Air Max designs.
7 Tips For Attending RAPID + TCT 2019
You’ve got your tickets and are ready to go to North America’s largest 3D printing event. What do you do?
To RAPID + TCT We Go
RAPID + TCT 2019 is coming to Detroit, and so are we.
IMTS Plans For Even More Additive Manufacturing In 2020
IMTS, the massive biennial manufacturing technology show, is set to see 40% more floor space dedicated to additive manufacturing in 2020.
CGTrader’s Rock Star Competition To Celebrate Designer Of 800,000th 3D Model
3D model marketplace CGTrader is ready to celebrate its next design milestone and the designer who helps them reach it.
Met Gala Fashion 2019: 3D Printing, Camp, Collaboration
3D printed fashion added to the extravaganza that is the Met Gala this year.
Fictiv’s Survey On Production
Fictiv released the results of a survey of their manufacturing clients and found some interesting results.
NASA’s Final 3D Printed Habitat Winners Announced
NASA’s four-year 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge has announced its top prizes.
Additive International Introduces Future Additive Manufacturing Session
UK standout event Additive International has introduced this year’s pre-conference day, a session called Future Additive Manufacturing.
In 3D Printing, Trust Is Everything
I’ve noticed something interesting about the upcoming RAPID + TCT 3D print trade show.