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Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System
At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.
Cornell Research Reveals How to Improve 3D-Printed Alloys
High-energy X-rays shed light on how thermomechanical deformation creates localized microscale phenomena.
Leap 71 Open Sources PicoGK: A Revolutionary Computational Engineering Framework
Leap 71 has open sourced a powerful computational engineering software framework.
Modix Introduces the Core-Meter: A New Large Format 3D Printer
Modix announced a new large format 3D printer, the Modix Core-Meter.
UltiMaker Announces Rebranding of MakerBot After Merger
UltiMaker announced a rebranding of MakerBot.
Stratasys and the Impacts of Military Mobilization in Israel
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Stratasys’ relationship with the Israeli military and what the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict means for Israeli tech startups.
BLT Breaks Ground with the BLT-S800: A 20-Laser 3D Printer
Bright Laser Technologies has introduced a massive metal 3D printer that uses an astonishing 20 lasers.
Sigma Additive’s Transition: From Additive Manufacturing to Consumer Travel?
There’s been a very puzzling development at Sigma Additive Solutions.
Rapid Military Support: Essentium’s 3D Printers Deployed in Ukraine
Essentium announced a very unusual deployment of their additive manufacturing equipment — in Ukraine.
Incus Launches Hammer Pro40 Production Line at Formnext 2023
Upscaling LMM technology to target mass manufacturing.
The Rising Role of 3D Printing in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at BAE Systems’ recent acquisition of Ball Aerospace and how 3D printing can play a role.
New York’s Proposed Bill A8132: Mandatory Criminal Checks for 3D Printer Buyers
The state of New York has introduced a new bill, A8132, which will require 3D printer buyers to pass a criminal record check.
Breakthrough in Nano-3D Printing: AOSS Method Unveiled
Researchers have unveiled a new method of nano-3D printing that addresses current limitations, offering both speed and precision unprecedented in nanomanufacturing.
ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings
I’m reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 5 — All You Need is a Few Functions
With the rendering of implicit functions into the voxel field, we have created the ability to work with lattices and complex infills.
Farewell to the Past: Stratasys to Discontinue Support for Select FDM Machines
Stratasys announced “end of service” for multiple notable FDM machines.
Lowering the Cost of Biosensors: The Advancement of 3D-Printed Electronic Skin
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print an “electronic skin”.
Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot
This week’s selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 15, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Over 110 Manufacturing Projects Triggered by New Legislation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the year following the exactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, specifically manufacturing projects in clean teach.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 4 Implicits
We will dive a bit into the technicalities of a Voxel-based kernel here, how do we interact with it?
Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options
Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.
Kings Unveils FGF800: The Latest Pellet-Powered Industrial 3D Printer
Kings announced a new pellet-powered industrial 3D printer.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Kingroon KPL1 high speed 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Kingroon KPL1 high speed 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Recently, our friends at Kingroon announced the release of their new KLP1.
3D Printing in Medicine: Philips’ Partnerships with 3D Systems and Stratasys
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi remark on Philips’ transformation into a healthcare-focused company how its engagement in 3D printing activities can help.
Revitalizing Thingiverse: Ultimaker’s Latest Improvements Revealed
UltiMaker announced some significant improvements to Thingiverse.
Prusa Research’s Firmware Experiment: How Did They Achieve Faster Prints?
Prusa Research made their Mini 3D printer run a lot faster, and we gave it a test.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 3 — Voxels to the Rescue
Thanks to the previous articles, we should have a pretty good understanding of the reasoning behind Computational Engineering and the fundamental technology necessary to support it.
9T Labs Successfully Completes ESA StarTiger Project
The project brought together leading companies and academic institutions to demonstrate cutting-edge advancements in space technology and manufacturing.
Exploring Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabala discuss the advantages of friction stir welding technology as it applies to additive manufacturing.
Could 3D Systems Acquire SmileDirectClub?
Could there be an opening for 3D Systems to regain the aligner business?
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Ultimaker Responds to High-Speed 3D Printing Trend with Significant Improvements
UltiMaker reacts to the high speed 3D printing explosion with speed improvements.
Harnessing AI for Industrial Insights: Nano Dimension’s New Patent
Nano Dimension announced they’ve filed a very interesting patent using AI technology.
MatterHackers Introduces Financing Options for 3D Printing Equipment
MatterHackers now offers financing options.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 2 — The Technology
After setting the stage in the first two installments of this series of article, let’s dive a bit deeper.
Design of the Week: ECO Lamp
This week’s selection is the ECO Lamp by COLORISED and GREENFILL3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 8, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Exploring ‘The Smart Mission’: NASA’s Lessons in Knowledge and Project Management
Charles R. Goulding reflects on “The Smart Mission” and what we can takeaway from studying successful organizations as well as private industry disruptors.
Enhancing 3D Print Recycling: The Proposal to Add Recycling Stamps
My proposal to allow 3D print slicers to emboss recycling stamps has generated some interesting ideas.
Exploring Sintratec’s Innovative CMF 3D Printing Process
Sintratec has revealed more about their unusual CMF 3D printing process.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 1 — A Bit of History
Let’s define what Computational Engineering is and how it differs from the way we currently use computers to design physical parts.
Inside Markforged’s Digital Warehouse
New Digital Source platform enables manufacturer-certified parts to be licensed and 3D printed on demand.
Is 3D Printing the Future of Automotive Repair?
3D in Auto Repair Task Force issues final report on the promises and challenges of 3D-printed replacement parts.
Popular 3D Print Channel ‘3D Print General’ Abruptly Removed from YouTube
Troubling news from YouTube: a popular 3D print channel has been abruptly deleted.
Resellers Face Uncertainty in the Wake of the Desktop 3D Printer Shift
I’ve been doing some thinking about the high speed 3D printing revolution, and realized there’s going to be another casualty: resellers.
Innovative Technique Unlocks Ultra-High Resolution Resin 3D Printing
New research has developed a method for increasing resin 3D printing resolution.
Exploring Stellantis’ 3D Printing Initiatives in the Automotive Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Stellantis Group is embracing 3D printing technology.
Fall Frenzy: Pumpkin Spice Filament Returns to 3D Printing
“That time of year” has arrived in the 3D print space.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Prologue
For the last decade, I have relentlessly pushed for a change in the way we humans engineer physical things. Our future depends on it.
HyP3D Project: 3DCeram’s Quest for Efficient 3D Printed SOEC Cells
3DCeram is participating in a rather interesting green project to produce hydrogen.
Ric Fulop’s AM 2.0 Dream Lives On
In the wake of the Stratasys merger shipwreck, Desktop Metal is more confident than ever that it can achieve mass production (and profitability) on its own.
The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.
Beware: Scammers Targeting the 3D Printing Community
Let’s talk about 3D printing scams.
Advancing Construction: PLA and Wood Fiber Composite for 3D Printed Concrete Molds
An interesting research paper proposes using 3D printed concrete molds made from PLA and wood fiber.
Xact Metal Expands Global Reach with Launch in Japan
Xact Metal has launched in Japan.
Aurora Tech’s Innovative 3D Printer Price Tracking Website
A new desktop 3D printer price tracker has emerged.
Stratasys’ Strategic Alternatives: Exploring the Post-Merger Landscape
It seems the Stratasys takeover / merger saga has taken a turn.
Simplifying Powder Cleanup: Solukon’s SFM-PCU for Metal 3D Printing
Solukon announced an interesting powder collection unit.
Design of the Week: Wheelchair Defense Spikes
This week’s selection are the Wheelchair Defense Spikes by maker Ryan Beal.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing’s Role in Enhancing Comfortable Hearing Aids for Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore EssilorLuxottica’s acquisition of Nuance Hearing and how 3D printing can be a valuable asset for product development.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 3
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 2
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test Creality’s latest extremely low cost 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3 SE.
Advancing Sustainability in Advanced Manufacturing
What makes additive manufacturing uniquely positioned to bring sustainability to industrial production.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
Eco-Friendly Innovation: Enzyme Discovery Offers Hope for PET Recycling
Researchers have found a way to decompose PET material.
voxeljet Initiates Review of Strategic Alternatives: What’s Next for the 3D Printing Company?
voxeljet announced a “Review of Strategic Alternatives”.
Meet Elena Lopez: A Trailblazer in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering
Nora Touré interviews Elena Lopez.
Unlocking the Power of Peptides: Rice’s Innovative Approach to Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Rice University’s ongoing efforts to pioneer the use of self-assembling peptides as bioink for 3D printing.
Hardware Meets Software: Ulendo’s Approach to High-Speed 3D Printing
I had an interesting chat with Ulendo this week.
The Ukraine Conflict’s Ripple Effect on Additive Manufacturing
There’s a shift in manufacturing happening due to world events, but are we seeing a corresponding change in additive manufacturing?
Colorful and Durable: Carbon Introduces EPU 46 Resins
Carbon has been very quiet in recent years, but now they have announced a new set of flexible materials.
EPO Study Shows 3D Printing Patent Filing Skyrocketed in the Last Decade
A new report published by the European Patent Office (EPO) shows that innovation in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has boomed in the past decade.
Rheinmetall Quickly Becomes a Defense Powerhouse
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing has helped to propel Rheinmetall from a middle-sized defense contractor to a leading global defense contractor.
The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed
Peopoly just announced an unbelievable high speed 3D printer, the Magneto X, which is shockingly different.
3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense
An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.
Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has long heralded 3D printing as its next big innovation.
From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers
There’s an interesting implication from the achievement of high speed printing on the Prusa Mini.
Scaling Up on Etsy: Slant 3D’s Solution for Bursting Orders
Slant 3D announced a way to integrate directly with Etsy.
Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World
This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Integrating 3D Printing into Hot Tub Manufacturing: The Jacuzzi Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the history of the Jacuzzi family and how 3D printing can be used for different aspects of hot tubs.
Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini
I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.
Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell
Meltio announced an interesting product that should make it easier to use their DED 3D printing technology.
Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing
I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.
Move Over SpaceX: Relativity Space Now the Largest Commercial Presence at NASA Stennis
Lease agreement on vertical test stand brings Relativty’s total footprint at the rocket propulsion test center to 300 acres.
Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing
A fascinating new research paper explores the complexities of 3D printing ceramic materials using the LPBF process.
Upgrade Alert: Prusa Mini 3D Printer Now Operates at Blazing Print Speeds
Josef Prusa announced they’ve made their Mini 3D printer a whole lot faster.
How 3D Printing can Help Businesses Shut Down by the Hollywood Strikes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the ongoing Hollywood union strikes, the impacts on small businesses serving production studios and how 3D printing can be a solution.