Vicky Somma is the author of Blender 3D Printing by Example and teaches classes on TinkerCAD, OpenSCAD, Blender, Cura, and 3D Printing at libraries and local colleges.
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A Conversation in STEAM: Part Two
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part One
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
Steph Piper: “Printing Isnât Just About Making Knick-Knacks”
Steph has a background in biofabrication and 3D printing for medical grade implants.
Fortify CEO Shares A Look Into The Future Of Composites 3D Printing
We caught up with Fortify CEO Josh Martin for a chat about high-strength composite-based 3D printing.
3D Printing Provides the Missing Link to âMissing Linkâ
LAIKA Studios opened its doors for a look into the making of Missing Link.
Gesa Schneider: “Getting involved is one of the best ways to get motivated”
Gesa Schneider is BigRepâs Sales Channel Manager for the EMEA region.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the companyâs celebration of a diverse workforce.
Youjung Choi: âWe Can Cut Down The Lead Time Of Development By 1-2 Months”
Youjung Choi is a designer of eyewear for 3D printing with Selin Olmsted Eyewear Design studio.
Agile Partnerships for an Agile Industry
A recent partnership announcement shows how the business of 3D printing can be as fast-moving as the technology.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part Two
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part One
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
Lilian Van Daal: “I Want To Contribute To The Re-Appreciation Of Things, Objects”
Product designer Lilian van Daal bridges with her work the natural and the artificial â or designed â world.
The Method of User-First 3D Printing
The hype of 3D printing focused on the vision; now itâs time to focus on the user and the product.
Race Cars and 3D Printers: A Love Story
Mac and cheese. Lucy and Ethel. Penn and Teller. Racing and 3D printing. Sometimes itâs just a good pairing.
A Ride with BigRep
Sometimes getting hands-on with a company means riding a bike around an exhibit floor.
The Strategy of Strategic 3D Printing Investment
Dassault Systemés has invested in Rize, and the implications are intriguing.
Jenna Margaria: “Itâs Funny To See The Surprise On Peopleâs Faces When You Say You Are An Engineerâ
Jenna Margaria is an Applications Specialist Supervisor at Protolabs.
Jackie Sosnowski: “My Challenge Has Been Based On Age Rather Than Gender”
Jacqueline Sosnowski is a Project Manager for The Technology House in Streetsboro, Ohio.
Natalie Rudolph: “Every Successful Technology Moves 3D Printing One Step Closer To Our Common Goals Of Changing The Manufacturing Industry”
Natalie Rudolph is the Director of Material & Process development at AREVO, Inc.
Brenna McCornac: It Is Exciting To See A Manufacturing Field Where Women Get In On The Ground Floor
“It is exciting to see a manufacturing field where women get in on the ground floor and pave the way for the gap of women in STEM to be closed”
Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs
Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.
Fortify Fortifies Composite 3D Printing
Boston-based Fortify has announced a $2.5 million strategic funding round set to advance its Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) process for strong 3D printing.
Pooja Venkatesh â â3D Bioprinting Technology Can Be Used To Develop Organ-On-A-Chip”
Pooja Venkatesh is Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Next Big Innovation Labs.
The Strength of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Navigating the learning curve of high-temperature 3D printing is less daunting with the experts.
A Look Ahead in 3D Printing with Gartnerâs Pete Basiliere
We caught up with Pete Basiliere, Research Vice President, Additive Manufacturing at Gartner for a look at predictions in 3D printing and 4D printing in 2019.
Haute Fabrication’s New 3D Printing Tech
We had a chat with Kevin Friesth, Chief Science Officer/Inventor at Haute Fabrication, regarding their upcoming 3D printers.
Extrusion-Based 3D Printing at a Crossroads
Hobbyist or professional? Extrusion-based 3D printing is at a crossroads.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part Two
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part One
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
TRIDITIVEâs Fully Automated 3D Printing System
Automation is coming to 3D printing, and a new system is designed with productivity in mind.
Siemens Execs: âWeâre Here to Deliver on the Promise of Additive Manufacturingâ
Following a tour of the new additive manufacturing facility at Materials Solutions, a Siemens business, I sat down for a chat with company executives.
The Method Behind the Method
Continuing a chat with MakerBotâs CEO and VP of Engineering, we turn to more particulars on the new Method 3D printer.
MakerBot Unveils Its New 3D Printer: Meet the Method
MakerBot has just unveiled the Method, a âperformanceâ 3D printer set to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing.
Authenticity, Traceability, and Supply Chain Integrity
Digital supply chains and digital manufacturing solutions are on the rise — and real success will depend on intellectual property management.
ADAPT to Define the Times: A Chat with MIT on the Future of Additive Manufacturing
A new industry-facing consortium is focused on a collaborative approach to invent the future of additive manufacturing.
3D Printing and the Playful Path to New Ideas
Lumi Industries and Robotfactory remind us that the maker spirit endures in 3D printing even as the technology industrializes.
Kay Matin â âThe AM Industry Is Exactly Where It Should Be”
Kay Matin has served AlphaSTAR as President and Chief Operating Officer since 1990.
XponentialWorks and the Collaborative Road to Upgrading Additive Manufacturing
The companies in the XponentialWorks portfolio are looking to enhance performance in generative design and additive manufacturing.
AMFGâs âName Is Our Visionâ: Autonomous Manufacturing
AMFG is so focused on easing the way toward autonomous manufacturing that they named the company for it.
MakerFleet’s Online 3D Printing Farm Concept
Today weâre looking at a new entrant to the low-volume manufacturing space, MakerFleet.
Ultimaker Continues to Open Up 3D Printing
From hobby to profession, from toy to tool, 3D printing is growing up — and Dutch desktop 3D printer mainstay Ultimaker is not only watching that growth, but helping to drive it.
SABICâs Focus on Expanding Applications for 3D Printing Materials
Global chemistry giant SABIC shares a look into its strategic focus in 3D printing.
Katie Weimer â âWe Utilize 3D Printing To Directly Impact Human Beingsâ
As VP Medical Devices, Healthcare, 3D Systems, Katie Weimer leads the companyâs healthcare operations.
Desktop Metal: Bigger, Better, Faster
Desktop Metal is taking advantage of its technology to go bigger, better, and faster for production 3D printing.
Solvayâs Expanding Portfolio Highlights Market Need for High-Performance 3D Printing Materials
Global advanced materials and specialty chemicals company Solvay is increasing its focus on 3D printing with new introductions and much more in the works.
10 Million Colors and an Industrial Mindset
Mimaki sees a bright, and brightly colored, future for industrial 3D printing.
ASTM and Innovative Standards Development for Additive Manufacturing
I recently sat down with ASTM Internationalâs Mohsen Seifi, PhD, Director of Global Additive Manufacturing Programs.
MELD Manufacturing Brings Solid-State Versatility to Metal Additive Manufacturing
MELD Manufacturing launched earlier this year; we caught up with the CEO for a look into what sets this process apart.
3D Alliances Brings Channels Together
3D printing industry veteran Gil Lavi shares the story of his latest endeavor.
Aurora Labs Aims High with High-Speed Metal 3D Printing
Thereâs ambition, and then thereâs Aurora Labsâ intent to 3D print 1000kg of metal per day.
DSM Adds Umbrella of Sustainability to Additive Manufacturing
DSM updates its additive manufacturing vision with new materials and solid strategies.
GE Additive: What Does Industrialization Truly Mean?
Additive manufacturing is industrializing, but what does that mean?
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
April Staines â âGuess Who Fixes The Machines In My Shop? Meâ
April Staines is a seasoned technology leader and passionate girl geek with over 15 yearsâ industry experience.
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
Stratasys Answers and Raises Questions
Stratasys had a lot to show at formnext 2018 as company execs answered a lot of questions — and raised even more.
The Pace of Innovation
When is the right time to introduce an innovative solution?
Christina Guo â â92% Of Indie Game Companies Want To Sell 3D Printed Merchandise Based On Their Gamesâ
Christina Guo is the founder of U-Dimensions.
IP, Law Enforcement, and 3D Printing: Interview with John Hornick
Understanding the capabilities and legalities of 3D printing is a complex undertaking: lawyer John F. Hornick weighs in on todayâs realities.
Rize Expands Functional 3D Printing with More Materials, Full Color
The world is in full color, and now so is functional 3D printing with Rizeâs latest introduction.
Eve Tan â âA Majority Of Men Would Be Surprised To See A Woman In The 3D Printing Industry.â
Eve Tan is our Women in 3D Printing Singapore local ambassador since this summer.
The Practical Applications of 3D Printing in a Fabrication Lab
Jeff Stobbe is the Maintenance Manager for North Americaâs largest fabrication and rapid prototyping facility.
Casey Kerrigan â âI Knew I Had To Develop Better Shoesâ
Dr. Casey Kerrigan, a Harvard Medical School graduate, recognized internationally
Take a Tour of Former Autodesk CEO Carl Bassâs Wood and Metal Shops
What happens when a business leader with the core of a true maker and engineer gets his hands on the resources to build whatever he wants?
Heidi Hostetter â âThis Isnât Just Technology Thatâs Happening”
Heidi has over 23 years of experience in technical sales, marketing, and operations.
AM Center as Evolution: A Chat with XJet
The morning after XJetâs grand opening for the new Additive Manufacturing Center in Rehovot, Israel, I sat down with CBO Dror Danai to discuss the significance of the move.
Beatrice MĂŒller â âOne Day It Will Be Possible To Print A Sneaker Of Different Materials Including Textile In One Goâ
Beatrice Mueller is a German industrial designer based in London.
The Impact of Thermoplastic 3D Printing in Production: Stratasys Interview Part II
Itâs an interesting time for 3D printing as the technology moves toward production.
Stratasys Looking to Lead the Way in 3D Printing for Production: Interview Part I
Stratasys looks toward a future in production, building upon its unique history with 3D printing.
3D Printing as a Sea Change Technology: A Conversation with DNV GL
DNV GL is working to entrench the technologies of Industry 4.0 to the maritime and oil & gas sectors.
Marylou Morat â â3D printing is a fantastic tool!”
After studying design and art, Marylou began her career in prototyping and 3D printing for a French car manufacturer.
LEO Lane CEO Discusses Quantity and Quality Control for Digital Inventory
Digital inventory is rapidly enabling more agile solutions for the global supply chain; at the same time, it creates additional concerns.
Nicole Clement â âRapid Prototyping Is Clearly Still The Core Application Of 3D Printingâ
Nicole Clement is Vice President of Global Marketing and Demand Generation for 3D Systems.
BigRep Continues to Make Big Plans
We caught up with BigRep recently on a busy 2018.
Process, Procedure, Additive Manufacturing and Veterans: Interview with Rapid Application Group
Rapid Application Group exemplifies the localization and democratization that 3D printing so often touts as a benefit.
Keri Wright â âMany Are Introducing Carbon Fiber Into Aerospace Manufacturingâ
Keri Wright is the CEO of Universal Asset Management (UAM)
EOS CEO: Itâs About Developing the Industry
For EOS, the focus is on industry as 3D printing moves beyond the niche.
3DEO Disrupts Metal 3D Printing
An interview with 3DEOâs Matt Sand.
3D Systems Advances Additive Opportunities in Manufacturing
3D Systemsâ latest major partnership brings a new hybrid machine and a statement about the place of additive in the manufacturing workflow.
A Chat with HPâs Global Head of 3D Metals
I sat down with HPâs new Global Head of 3D Metals, Dr. Tim Weber, to discuss Metal Jet 3D printing.
Eliana Fu â âAdditive Manufacturing Is Changing The Way We Want To Think About Manufacturing Launch Vehiclesâ
Eliana Fu is the Senior Raw Materials Supply Chain Engineer at Relativity Space.
Rize Rises on the Strength of Its Team
I spoke recently Rizeâs Vice President of Product, Kishore Boyalakuntla, about the disruptive nature of additive manufacturing and what Rize brings to the market.
$19M Investment the Next Building Block in Evolveâs Evolution
Evolve Additive Solutions is evolving with a significant equity investment round: company execs fill us in on the implications.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metalâs Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
Application-Specific 3D Printing âTakes the Work Out of Workflowâ: Interview with Structo
Structo focuses on taking the work out of the workflow, company Co-Founder and CEO Huub Van Esbroeck tells us.
Itâs Not Personal, Itâs Business with 3D Hubs
3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
âPerformance is the biggest enhancement we have doneâ: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
Melanie Lang â âBy Leveraging Additive Manufacturing, I Realized We Could Eliminate Some Limitationsâ
Melanie Lang, Formalloy Co-Founder, and Managing Director is motivated by developing a disruptive technology
MatterHackers, 3D Printing, and the Road to Making Anything
Dave Gaylord, MatterHackers Sr. Director of Product, shares a look at the busy companyâs take on the 3D printing industry.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasysâ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
Pawsthetics Lends a Helping (3D Printed) Paw
We catch up with Pawsthetics for a look at 3D printing as it helps the animal population.
Metal 3D Printing Rises in Production: An Interview with Protolabs
As 3D printing, particularly metal, advances toward production, service providers are taking notice: an interview with Protolabs.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 2
As 3D printing continues to make its way into classrooms around the world, we caught up with award-winning teacher Philip Cotton, founder of learnbylayers.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 1
3D printing curricula from learnbylayers are being taught around the world: an interview with founder Philip Cotton.