Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growing opportunity for 3D printing to assist the growth and use of cargo bikes.
Usage
Can You 3D Print A Bike With An Inexpensive 3D Printer?
Is it possible to 3D print a high performance bike with an inexpensive 3D printer? It turns out you can — but indirectly.
Sikorsky’s $2.3 Billion Helicopter Contract and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at how 3D printing technology could fit into a major helicopter renewal contract.
Singapore’s Manufacturing Boom Fueled by Robots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent manufacturing transformation in Singapore.
Run Faster and Save the Planet with 3D-Printed Shoes
Carbon’s new EPU 44 material uses a lattice to translate vertical force into horizontal motion in sustainability-focused Adidas 4DFWD footwear.
Should You Have A 3D Printer At Home for Work?
The answer to the question of a home-based work 3D printer has taken many different forms.
Nexa3D’s Higher-Speed Resin 3D Printer for Hollywood Props
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the increasing use of 3D printing by movie-makers.
Surgery with Bioartificial Organs, Legal Troubles and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a tragic applications of 3D printing and consider how things could have worked out for the better.
UK Productivity and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology could assist the UK economy.
Nexa3D’s Webinar on PepsiCo’s 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how PepsiCo was able to leverage advanced 3D printing technology.
3D Printing The Most Incredible Props
Formlabs just published a very interesting piece on how one of their clients leveraged 3D printing to produce movie props that would otherwise be impossible.
Additive Manufacturing in the Auto Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace review thoughts from a panel discussion on the use of AM in the automotive industry.
Fire Up the Grill and Calibrate Your 3D Printer
Charles R. Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can produce BBQ accessories.
Can You 3D Scan Through Glass? Apparently You Can!
A fascinating experiment at the Historical Museum of the City of San Francisco in Argentina showed it’s possible to obtain high quality 3D scans through glass.
HSS and LimaCorporate Treat Patients with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the use of 3D printing at a New York City healthcare center.
Xerox Metal 3D Printer Installed on USS Essex
Xerox Additive Solutions announced an ElemX metal 3D printer was installed on an active US Navy ship.
New 3D Print Application: Chamois Pads
At least two companies plan to produce 3D printed chamois pads.
Nucor: Vertical Integration and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Nucor’s potential use of 3D printing technology.
Airbus and 3D Printing Market Share Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Airbus is leveraging 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.
3D Printing and Surgery at the Mayo Clinic
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the benefits obtained by the Mayo Clinic as a result of their increased use of 3D printing technology.
Snowmobiles Go Electric with Help from 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how ESG goals are assisted by additive manufacturing in the snowmobile industry.
2022: 3D Printing and the Global Elevator Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how several major elevator providers use 3D printing technology.
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.
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.
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.
3D Printing Technology’s Potential in Traumatic Brain Injury Research
Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at research and commercial efforts to combat brain injuries by using 3D printing appraoches.
Electrification and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at how one company thrives on the electrification shift through 3D printing.
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.
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.
3D Printing and Optical Lenses
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the use of 3D printing technology in the optical industry.
Desalination, Innovation and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can assist in growing desalinization deployments.
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.
3D Printed Materials in Cleanrooms
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the possibilities of using 3D printed parts in clean room environments.
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.
Electric Hypercar Dazzles at Dubai’s Expo 2020
The Middle East’s first World Expo featured innovative technologies that ranged from phenotyping to 3D printing—to the Rimac Nevera.
Fortune Brands and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how an upcoming spin off could make use of 3D print technology.
A Metal 3D Printer For Shoe Printing?
I saw a huge metal 3D printer that apparently only prints shoes.
Stanley Black & Decker and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Stanley Black & Decker have made use of Desktop Metal’s new 3D print technology.
Salmon and 3D Printing: Catching On to the Trend
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several startup companies developing ways to 3D print salmon meat.
3D Printing Cremation Urns
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the new practice of 3D printing cremation urns for the deceased.
SPEE3D Looking At Marine 3D Print Applications
I spoke with SPEE3D’s CEO Byron Kennedy to learn more about the company’s intentions.
3D Printed Cars… It’s Happening
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent progress in 3D printing automobiles.
Drone Wars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Harry Foxman consider potential use of 3D print technology for military drone manufacturing.
L’Oréal Leads Beauty Industry Makeover with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the incredible and growing use of 3D printing at beauty giant L’Oréal.
What Does a Song Look Like?
Materialise develops an algorithm to 3D print custom speaker grills that visually represent any song.
Electric Lawn Mowers and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe lawn mower manufacturers should use more 3D print technology.
3D Printed Digital Inventory Gets Real in Oil & Gas
News from Spare Parts 3D reveals interesting results from a digital inventory move.
XJET Produces First Completely Ceramic Piston
An automotive company has used XJET’s NPJ technology to produce a high performance engine piston made entirely from ceramic material.
Arevo Moves Into E-Bikes
Arevo announced yet another project for their continuous carbon fiber 3D print system: E-Bikes.
Nearshoring e Impresión 3D: Una Combinación Prometedora Para La Economía Mexicana
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe examinan los últimos desarrollos en la fabricación aditiva en México.
Nearshoring and 3D Printing: a Promising Combination for the Mexican Economy
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the latest developments in additive manufacturing in Mexico.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Lincoln Electric: Welding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine how a welding company has adopted 3D printing technology.
The Wematter Gravity 3D Printer’s New Application
Wematter announced a new client that could prove to be a profitable avenue for future sales.
Sweden: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at potential military use of 3D printing in Sweden.
3D Printed Copper Rocket Engine Tested Successfully
Launcher has successfully tested a unique 3D printed copper rocket engine.
African 3D Printing Grows
Aside from Antarctica, Africa might be the continent with the least amount of 3D printing activity, but that’s changing.
Denmark: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at Denmark’s increased use of 3D printing in the military sector.
Could Bootleg Collectibles be a New 3D Print Application?
A maker seems to have invented a new form of 3D print application: Bootleg Collectibles.
COBOD Firms Up 3D Printed Wind Turbine Strategy With GE Deal
COBOD’s wind turbine printing concept received a massive boost from a deal with GE Renewable Energy.
NFL Stadium Boasts the World’s Largest 3D-Printed Structure
Using traditional fabrication methods just wouldn’t work, so this company took its additive manufacturing to a new level.
Norway: 3D Printing for Defense, Shipping, Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.
Poland: Over 2.5 Million Refugees and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Lara Tomiko look at the need for Poland to unleash some of its 3D printing capacity due to recent events.
Germany: Defense Industry Revival and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine the recent change in defense strategy in Germany.
Will New US Policies on “Ghost Guns” Affect 3D Printing?
The Biden administration announced a series of new policies related to “ghost guns” that might affect 3D printing.
3D Printing Potential at UR Medicine Orthopaedic Center
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at how orthopaedic treatments are being served by 3D print technology.
Let’s Get Physical: A New Prosthetic Restores People’s Sense of Touch
A start-up company, Psyonic, recently released the Ability Hand, a 3D-printed limb with touch-sensing capabilities.
Cricket Expansion and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing is gradually being used in the sport of Cricket.
3D Printed Organs For The Dead
Medical authorities in Taiwan have begun 3D printing “replacement” organs for deceased individuals.
150 ATV Retailers vs Polaris and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at the supply chain challenges of Polaris, and how 3D printing could help.
Mantle Demonstrates Metal Paste Capabilities
Mantle has performed several projects to demonstrate the viability of their unusual paste 3D printing system.
3D Printing and the Overhead Garage Door Shortage
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose a 3D printing solution to the garage door supply chain problem.
HVAC Production, Repairs, and the Impact of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the use of 3D printing HVAC equipment manufacturers.
The Race to Bolster Domestic Manufacturing Puts 3D Printing at the Forefront
3D printing advances as a national security asset.
Packaging Disruption and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at HP’s interest in the packaging industry.
Buying a New or Vintage Car? How 3D Printing Can Help You Make a Choice
If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you’ve got a big decision ahead of you
BorgWarner’s 3D Printed Auto Parts Production
Charles R. Goulding reviews BorgWarner’s forays into 3D print technology.
Another 3D Printed Consumer Product: Osprey Packs
Carbon’s DLS 3D printing technology has made its way into another front-line consumer product.
Boeing’s Flying Taxi Investment and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the development of “flying cars” and how it could benefit 3D printing.
Opening Pakistan and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent increase in 3D printing taking place in Pakistan.
Supply Chain Woes? 3D Printers Could Save the Day
Additive manufacturing has increased its ROI by becoming a go-to work-around for supply chain challenges.
Signify and 3D Printed Luminaires for Circular Economies in India and Europe
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printed lighting initiatives.
The U.S. Army and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology has affected military supply chains.
3D Printing Homes with Recycled Plastics
Azure Printed Homes will use plastics destined for landfill to print affordable living structures instead.
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call “House Zero”.
Lucite and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of Lucite and similar materials in industry and 3D printing.
Naked Orthopedics and 3D Printed Fingers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a unique use of 3D printing for prosthetics.
Bell Helicopters and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Bell have used a variety of 3D printing technologies and services to make parts for their helicopters.
LVMH and 3D Printing in the Luxury Industry
Charles R. Goulding & Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing technology in the high-end fashion industry.
OECHSLER is 3D Printing The Way Manufacturers Should
There are many companies now using additive manufacturing approaches, but OECHSLER seems to be doing so successfully by leveraging all the benefits.
Hawkeye, Archery, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how media has stimulated the use of 3D printing for the sport of archery.
New Residential Plant Appliance and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how interest in home gardening has increased could generate more 3D printing activity.
HP Enters the Bottle Business
HP announced a strategic acquisition that effectively puts them in the bottle-making business.
Flooring, Tiling, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing might affect the flooring market.