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New RFQ Responder Feature Enhances Authentise’s Additive Manufacturing Workflow System
Authentise announced a new “RFQ Responder” feature for their ever-expanding additive manufacturing workflow system.
Learn How Electroplating Can Strengthen 3D Printed Plastics
After our story about electroplating last week, we were contacted by RePliForm.
TitanCraft Now Out of Beta: Generate 3D Models of Gaming Figurines On Demand
TitanCraft is now out of beta, as of today.
A New Way to Reuse 3D Print Scraps: RecyclingFabrik’s Recycling Service
A new 3D print recycling service has emerged in Germany: RecyclingFabrik.
Hexagon Accelerates Additive Manufacturing With New Platform
Hexagon released an interesting new platform that may be of interest to companies using additive manufacturing.
Quickly Find Any 3D Model with Thangs AI-Based 2D Search
Thangs announced a new AI-powered search function that could make finding 3D models incredibly simple.
3D Systems’ Revolutionary Regenerative Tissue Program: A Step towards 3D Printed Organs?
3D Systems announced a broad new program to 3D print human tissue.
Rapidly Design Lightweight Parts with Metafold’s 3D Modeling Tool
Metafold is a powerful tool to generate and process highly complex 3D models.
Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow
Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.
What Makes Holo’s PureForm Process Different From Metal Injection Molding?
A company you may not have heard of is Holo.
Get Small & Complex Metal Parts with MetShape’s 3D Printing Services
MetShape is a different kind of 3D print service.
Enhance Quality Control and Inventory Management with Replique’s RSure
Replique doesn’t make 3D printers, but they do make software that helps use them in a much more sophisticated manner.
WAGO Adopts Innovative 3D Print Strategy for their Electronics Business
WAGO has adopted a fascinating 3D print strategy for their electronics business.
Prusa Research Takes a Step Towards the Future of Digital Spare Parts with “Official Brand Profiles”
Prusa Research announced a new initiative to attract commercial brands to their ecosystem.
The Biggest Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Automatic 3D Models from Luma AI
This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.
Authentise Rebrands aMES to “Flows”
Authentise announced a rebranding that is a lot more than a name change.
SketchFab Goes Adults Only – Which Site is Next?
Online 3D repository Sketchfab has changed their policies and now permits only adults aged 18 or over to participate.
Clara.io Shuts Down
Online 3D modeling tool Clara.io is shutting down.
EOS Launches European Partner Network
The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production
What’s In The PARTBOX?
A new company has developed a 3D print system entirely around the concept of digital inventory.
CASTOR Now Measures 3D Printed Part Carbon Emissions
CASTOR announced a unique environmental feature in their powerful part analysis tool.
3D Printing and Canva
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at how Canva could relate to 3D printing.
Authentise Announces IFTTT-like Guidelines Technology
Authentise announced a new feature for their MES system called “Guidelines”.
Womp’s New Shareable 3D Modeling Service
A new service for shared 3D model development has been launched by Womp.
Authentise Announces “Digital Design Warehouse”
Authentise announced a major new feature for their AM management platform: the Digital Design Warehouse.
3DPrinterOS Now Includes Formlabs 3D Printer Support
3D Control Systems announced the latest version of 3DPrinterOS will support Formlabs equipment.
voxeljet Launches New TPU Print Service
voxeljet announced a new on demand 3D print service able to produce flexible parts in TPU.
A New DnD Character Creator Service With a Surprise
A new service to generate printable DnD figurines has a unique pricing structure.
SnapEDA’s Syndication Network Liberates Millions of 3D Models
SnapEDA announced a new Syndication Network that releases “millions” of 3D models.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
3D Body Data Slowly Coming Online
Aetrex announced they are now providing comprehensive 3D data for foot scans, which can be used for 3D printing.
Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”
Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.
Why 3D Print Services Must Do More Than Just Printing
A 3D print service must do far more than just the 3D printing.
CADENAS Updates 3DFindIt
CADENAS has provided big updates to their online part-finding service 3DFindIt, and at the same time is to migrate users off of PARTcommunity.
Meet Cubee, A Desktop 3D Printing Network
Cubee is a new manufacturing network that hopes to pick up the demand for makers to produce 3D objects.
3DQue Offers Automated 3D Printing on Many 3D Printer Models
3DQue announced a new service, AutoPrint3D, which provides the software necessary to drive continuous 3D printing.
3DEO Adds Design Services
3DEO added a new service: DfM / DfAM.
Xometry Adds Interesting Industrial Functions
Xometry announced several interesting new features at their recent summit event.
Wikifactory Launches Manufacturing Marketplace
Wikifactory announced a new collaborative manufacturing marketplace to complement their existing services.
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.
A Look at Thangs Workspace
Thangs is a well-known 3D model repository, but did you know they have a fascinating version control system?
Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM
The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.
Have You Used BuildBee?
BuildBee is a new online tool for 3D print job preparation.
Replique’s New Network Optimizes Materials For Clients
Replique announced a new partner network for authorized materials that is a bit different.
Another PLA Recycling Venture
I’ve just noticed another PLA recycling service, specifically for 3D print waste.
3DFindIt Shows How To Find 3D Models
A 3D model lookup site has quite a variety of search methods.
Backing Up Ukraine With Polycam
Polycam launched a key 3D service for Ukraine.
Little You Offers Anime Collaboration Program for Artists
Little You announced a new “Artist Collaboration Opportunity” that could be of interest to many.
Why is Amazon Hiring AM Staff?
A quiet post on LinkedIn seems to suggest Amazon is planning some activity in additive manufacturing.
Test Your 3D Print Skills With 3DPrintle
3DQue has released a fascinating online game they call “3DPrintle”.
MakeWithTech Launches Thingiverse Customizer
A third-party customizer service can handle Thingiverse 3D models.
New Program For 3D Printed NFC-Powered Parts
A new development program has been launched for 3D printing applications involving NFCs.
EOS Launches Manufacturing Network
EOS launched their own manufacturing network this week.
3DEO Shows How To Succeed Without Selling Equipment
3DEO announced some startling statistics about their recent expansion, but this demonstrates something important for 3D printer manufacturers.
Authentise Integrates Solukon
Authentise announced yet another system integration, this time with Solukon equipment.
Authentise Just Got A Lot More Powerful
Authentise announced an intriguing partnership that should make their system quite a bit more powerful.
Roboze To Launch Recycling Program
In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.
Shapeways Releases “Otto” for Manufacturers
Shapeways released a new software-as-a-service called “Otto” that should make life a lot easier for some manufacturers.
Change Your Passwords: Thingiverse Hacked!
News from haveibeenpwned.com indicates popular 3D model repository has been hacked.
BCN3D Leverages AstroPrint Acquisition Into New Cloud Service
BCN3D announced a very comprehensive cloud system to manage fleets of 3D printers.
Stratasys Direct Now Offers Anatomical 3D Printing
Stratasys Direct announced new anatomical consulting and 3D printing services.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that company’s community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You
Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.
The Spaghetti Detective Accidentally Allowed 3D Prints on Other Users’ Machines
A notable software misconfiguration temporarily allowed users of the Spaghetti Detective to 3D print on other people’s equipment.
Stratasys Consolidates PolyJet Operations
Stratasys announced a consolidation of their PolyJet services.
The Complexities of Manufacturing Execution Systems
Management Execution Systems make things easy, but under the covers there are many challenges
Digital Manufacturing Centre Launches In The UK
The UK’s Digital Manufacturing Centre has officially opened.
3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part
3DEO announced they’ve produced their 1,000,000th 3D printed metal part.
Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters
Sintavia announced a new copper 3D printing method, but this may lead to an interesting challenge to other providers.
3DPrinterOS Version 3 Includes New UI, New Features
3D Control Systems announced the availability of a new version of their 3DPrinterOS system, which happens to include some very interesting improvements.
Fully 3D Printed Smartglasses Now Possible
Luxexcel announced a new platform that could change the eyewear industry.
What’s Up At Tinkerine?
I had the opportunity to catch up with Eugene Suyu, Founder and CEO of Tinkerine.
Protolabs Adding More Heavy Metal 3D Printing Capacity
Protolabs announced the addition of another giant metal 3D printer.
Protolabs Gives Metal 3D Printing a Size Boost
Protolabs is employing two separate large-scale 3D printers to meet the rising demand for bigger metal parts.
Mixed Dimensions Unleashes 3D Print Capability For All Unity Games
Mixed Dimensions announced a powerful API that could dramatically increase demand for full-color 3D printing.
100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available
Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.
On-Demand Spare Parts With Replique
Replique is a comprehensive, end-to-end digital inventory solution.
Satellite 3D Printing For Digital Inventory
The idea of satellite 3D printing might be new to you.
RIZE Partners With Little You On Customized Anime 3D Prints
RIZE announced a partnership to produce full color 3D printed anime toys.
Polygona: A New 3D Model Customizer”
A new 3D model customization tool called “Polygana” seems to be under development.
3D Hubs Drops The 3D, Now Just “Hubs”
3D Hubs rebranded today, becoming “Hubs”.
Twikit Lights Up Mass Customized 3D Printed Lattice Tools
Twikit launched a new automated lattice tool they call “Laddy”.
THEFUTUREOFJEWELRY: Hands-On With Custom Jewelry
I recently customized a signet ring brought to life via web app and 3D printing.
WAZP And The Power Of The Digital Supply Chain
I had the opportunity to get to know WAZP and the big 3D printing and digitization ideas arising from this small Irish company.
DyeMansion’s TryMansion
DyeMansion announced a new program they call “TryMansion”.
Ricoh 3D Brings Impossible Objects’ CBAM To Europe
Impossible Objects has partnered with Ricoh 3D to offer strong, lightweight 3D printed composite parts to European customers.
Essentium Announces “EssentiumX”
Essentium announced a new team that will work directly with clients.
Fictiv Introduces Quality Services
Fictiv announced a very interesting addition to their manufacturing service: quality inspections.
Mixed Dimensions Partners With Ubisoft For 3D Printed Characters
Mixed Dimensions announced a deal with game-maker Ubisoft to 3D print custom figurines.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Expands Into Services
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has announced a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service subsidiary.
MakerOS Goes Free!
MakerOS has added a free tier to their cloud-based business management system.
Thangs Just Got A Little Better
3D model repository Thangs added some useful new features.