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Trimble Restructuring and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the latest from Trimble, producers of SketchUp.
Autodesk To Raise Fusion 360 Pricing
Autodesk announced a significant rise in the pricing of their key 3D CAD tool, Fusion 360.
Tritoneâs Amazing Hybrid Technology
I had a look at the latest from Tritone.
3D Printing and AR Contact Lenses
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the use of 3D pritning to produce contact lenses, including advanced experimental lenses for augmented reality applications.
The AddiMap Project Could Solve a Ton of 3D Printing Problems
The AddiMap Project could revolutionize production metal 3D printing as we know it.
The Secret First Stage of Metal 3D Printing: GEMCO
Do you know what is the real first stage of 3D printing?
Xometry Adds Interesting Industrial Functions
Xometry announced several interesting new features at their recent summit event.
Design of the Week: Better Pistachio Opener
This weekâs selection is the Better Pistachio Opener by Printables contributor Jared.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 3, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Experience Stratasys Manufacturing Event & 3D Printing in F1 Racing
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at use of Stratasys equipment by racing teams.
New AM Materials Round Up, July 1, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
MakerBot Donates 3D Printers To Nonprofits
MakerBot announced a significant donation of 3D printing gear to a series of nonprofits.
Conductive Organic Multiphoton 3D Printing Material Developed
Researchers have created an organic resin material capable of electrical conductivity that can be used with the multiphoton process.
Lou Rassey, Fast Radius CEO, Reflects on Next-Generation Manufacturing
The Fast Radius co-founder offers advice on tackling manufacturing challenges through the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies.
3D Printing Price Increases Continue to Appear
Another 3D print company announces significant price increases, perhaps with a secret agenda.
Hyperganic, EOS and Strata To 3D Print 10X Efficiency AC
A new partnership demonstrates the way forward for 3D printing technology.
BCN3D’s VLM Set To Take Off
Evidently BCN3D has struck gold with their new VLM 3D printing process.
Womenâs Health and 3D Printed Ovaries
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the how 3D bioprinting may open new possibilities for women’s health.
Prusa Announces Sustainable Strategy and Practices
Prusa Research announced a comprehensive program of sustainability for the company.
Massivit Is On To Something Big With Their CIM Technology
We recently had a chance to talk with Massivit directly.
3D Printer Campaigns On Kickstarter Rise Again?
A surprising thing is happening on Kickstarter: tons of money for 3D printers.
Bluebell, Saint-Gobain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology may affect the future of a large European company.
Government Contracting Venture Rips Off an Open Source 3D Printer Design
The Hangprinter project seems to have been ripped off by a U.S. government contractor.
SHINING 3Dâs Dual Range 3D Scanner
SHINING 3D has developed a very unusual 3D scanner.
Combining SLA and FFF Processes: Resin Extrusion 3D Printer Developed
The folks at Proper Printing YouTube channel decided to combine FFF and SLA 3D printing processes, with interesting results.
La Pùtisserie Numérique Unveils Food Printer
A French startup has developed an unusual food 3D printer, the Patiss3.
Which 3D Print Company Has The Most Patents?
I was curious about the quantity of patents held by several 3D print companies, and decided to investigate.
All In One Resin 3D Printer Post Processing Device Coming?
An intriguing post online suggests the development of an end-to-end post processing resin 3D printing device is underway.
Design of the Week: Text Embosser
This weekâs selection is the text embosser by Reddit contributor snitem.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 26, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Technologyâs Potential in Traumatic Brain Injury ResearchÂ
 Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at research and commercial efforts to combat brain injuries by using 3D printing appraoches.
Wither Makergear? Long Time 3D Printer Manufacturer on the Ropes
Things arenât looking good for Makergear, one of the original desktop 3D printer companies.
EOS Using “Extended Reality” Concept for Training
EOS announced the availability of an âextended realityâ system for certain training courses.
Electrification and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at how one company thrives on the electrification shift through 3D printing.
Is Your 3D Printing Software Doing All It Can?
3D printing is more involved than hitting Ctrl + P and grabbing a perfect part a few minutes later.
Why is PLA Still Popular For 3D Printing?
Iâve been wondering why PLA is still the most popular 3D printing material, and have some thoughts.
Ai Build Receives Major Investment
London-based Ai Build has received a significant investment to boost their manufacturing platform.
Photocentricâs New Texturing System and Much More
Photocentric has teamed up with CoreTechnologie to supercharge creation of 3D models for their printers.
The Water Problem: How 3D Printing Can Help Fight Water Scarcity
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at several companies using 3D printing to help solve the growing water crisis.
Velo3D Introduces Much Larger Metal 3D Printer
Velo3D announced a new 3D printer, their largest: the Sapphire XC 1MZ.
Desktop Metalâs Unusual Freefoam Technology
Desktop Metalâs technology innovations continue with the introduction of a very unusual 3D print material: FreeFoam.
Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 17
Artec 3D released the latest version of their scanning software, Artec Studio 17.
Record Robot Sales and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Matt Selman examine how a recent increase in robotic system sales might affect 3D printing activity.
Some Updates from Polymaker on the 3D Print Materials Scene
I had a chat with Luke Taylor of Polymaker about the latest developments from the company.
Materialise’s CO-AM Promises More Effective AM Workflows
I had a chat with Materialise about their new CO-AM software platform.
Wikifactory Launches Manufacturing Marketplace
Wikifactory announced a new collaborative manufacturing marketplace to complement their existing services.
Research Breakthrough Enables One-Step 3D Printed Robots
A research team from UCLA has been able to 3D print a small robot in (almost) a single print job.
Mimaki Develops New Pure Clear 3D Print Material
Mimaki has improved their clear 3D print material.
Desktop Metal Combines Acquired Tech To Enable New 3D Print Applications
Desktop Metal is now leveraging all those corporate acquisitions theyâve made over the past couple of years.
Design of the Week: TG89 Cube
This weekâs selection is the TG89 Cube by Bart Smits.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 19, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing in Korea
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing by two large Korean companies, Doosan and Samsung.
New AM Materials Round Up, June 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
AON3D 3D Prints Solid Kapton Parts
AON3D has done something no 3D printer has done before: print solid Kapton parts.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Nozzle Ever?
A new nozzle for FFF 3D printers has been announced by fibtip, and it seems to have all the right characteristics.
3D Printing Market to Triple by 2026, Reveals Latest Hubs ReportïżŒ
This yearâs report highlights the industryâs return to pre-pandemic growth as well as the emergence of exciting new trends.
Ultimaker Announces Metal 3D Printing Capability
Ultimaker announced the âUltimaker Metal Expansion Kitâ, which enables metal 3D printing on their S5 model.
Aniwaa’s B2B Switch
Aniwaa formally announced a pivot into a B2B 3D printing marketplace.
Formlabs Launches Dental Academy
Formlabs announced a new service that could dramatically expand their dental business.
3D Printing and Optical Lenses
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the use of 3D printing technology in the optical industry.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra Plus concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D printer continues with setup, calibration and operation.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer, Part 1
Anycubicâs Kobra line has a new member, the Kobra Plus.
Toshiba Boardroom Battle and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Toshiba’s reinvention and its new makerspace initiative.
Nexa3Dâs Several Production Solutions
Nexa3D has more 3D printing solutions than you might think.
The Biggest Removable Print Plate Ever: BigRep
I saw the biggest removable print plate ever.
Interesting New Features in Autodesk Fusion’s May Update
Autodesk released a new version of Fusion 360, and there are quite a few new useful features.
The Complexities of 3D Print Power Recovery
Iâve been playing with the power recovery feature on some desktop 3D printers, and realized how complex this feature can be.
Digital Metalâs New Metal 3D Printer Poses Interesting Questions
Digital Metal launched a new metal 3D printer, and thereâs some interesting implications.
Design of the Week: Voxel Chair V1.0
This weekâs selection is the Voxel Chair V1.0 by Nagami Design.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 12, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Desalination, Innovation and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can assist in growing desalinization deployments.
Juggerbot 3D Seems To Have Grown Larger
Juggerbot 3D is a lot bigger than I had realized, or at least their products certainly are.
Stratasys Announces Loyalty Program
Stratasys announced a new âloyalty and discountâ program for their service bureau clients.
3D Printing Is Pivotal to Sustainable Manufacturing and the Circular Economy
As the manufacturing world continues to evolve, additive manufacturing offers solutions to achieve sustainable manufacturing.
AMT Looking To Develop Smart Metal AM Post Processing Capability
AMT is secretly working on metal post processing equipment.
Contribute To The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation This Weekend
A new foundation has been established for engineers that needs your help.
A New Ear, Courtesy of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace examine the ramifications of the recent announcement of a successful 3D printed ear implant.
The Anycubic Kobra Plus 3D Printer
Anycubic announced a new entry into their Kobra desktop 3D printer series, the Kobra Plus.
Beyond Generative Design: Where 3D Modeling May Go
I caught a glimpse of a potential future for 3D modeling tools, and itâs breathtaking.
Inkbitâs Unusual 3D Production System
We were able to take a closer look at Inkbitâs new 3D print production system.
3D Printed Materials in Cleanrooms
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the possibilities of using 3D printed parts in clean room environments.
Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at Pantheon Designâs incredible HS3 continues with operations, materials, software and our final thoughts. This is part two of a two part series, please read part one. Pantheon HS3 Operations Operating the HS3, or at least our pre-production unit, was identical to operating any Duet-equipped 3D printer. The web interface was quite detailed,… Continue reading Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Weâve just finished testing the Pantheon HS3, and wow, what a 3D printer!
Triumph Group Uses 3D Printing for Aircraft Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at Triumph Group’s investment into 3D printing technology for aerospace.
3D Printed Ears First Used in Human Patient
In a milestone development, 3DBio Therapeutics have completed reconstruction of a human ear with 3D printing.
Dyemansion Can Now Process Polypropylene
I had a chat with DyeMansion and learned they can now post process polypropylene parts.
HPâs Journey To Industrial AM Continues
I sat in on a discussion with HP executives and users to learn more about the companyâs work with industrial additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Ultra Realistic 3D Printed Head
This weekâs selection is the incredibly realistic full color head by Stratasys.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 5, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Adobe Software, Stratasys and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the powerful combination of Adobe 3D software and Stratasys full color 3D printing equipment.
Prusa To Raise 3D Printer Pricing
Prusa Research has announced price increases for certain 3D printers.
DSP: 3D Printing With Sound Instead of Heat or Light
âDirect Sound Printingâ, âDSPâ, is an entirely new way to 3D print solid objects.
From Microscopes to Metal 3D Printers: JEOLâs New Metal AM Machine
A company has re-used microscope technology to create a powerful new metal 3D printer.