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Desktop Metal’s Acquisition Of EnvisionTEC And 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine ways that EnvisionTEC’s bioprinting technology may play into its new parent company’s operations.
Design of the Week: Collapsible Silicone Container
This week’s selection is the Collapsible Silicone Container by YouTuber Eric Strebel.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 27, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Xerox Enters 3D Printing With Powerful Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider implications of Xerox’s move into the 3D printing world.
PhotoCatch: First App To Use Apple’s 3D Scanning API
The first app able to use Apple’s new Object Capture API has appeared: PhotoCatch.
Is There A Case For A Switch To Daylight Resin?
Daylight resin is a rare sight in the world of 3D printing today, but could it become more popular?
On-Demand Spare Parts With Replique
Replique is a comprehensive, end-to-end digital inventory solution.
Wabtec 3D Printing And The Freight Rail Research Institute
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine the latest in 3D printing impacts in the railroad industry.
Regeneron ISEF 2021: Behind the Scenes with Two Winners
The award-winning students discuss project applications, inspirations, challenges and insights about the future of STEM events.
SnapEDA Provides Millions Of CAD Models For Electronics
DesignSpark and SnapEDA launched a new service for downloading 3D models of electronic components.
Automated 3D Printing On Prusa Equipment With Quinly
3DQue announced a new version of their Quinly continuous 3D printing system for Prusa equipment.
ERRF 2021 Cancelled
The East Coast RepRap Festival (“ERRF”) has cancelled their 2021 event.
AON M2+ 3D Printer Takes High-End 3D Printing To Mid-Market
AON3D has introduced a new high-temperature industrial 3D printer, the AON M2+.
Mothballed Plane Parts vs 3D Printed Replacement Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of new 3D printed parts versus those from OEM inventory as airplanes again require more spare parts.
SLM Solutions Announces Free Float, A Support-Free 3D Printing Technology
SLM Solutions announced a new technology called “Free Float” that dramatically reduces the need for support material.
What’s In An Ultra-Low Cost 3D Printer These Days?
Today’s ultra-low cost 3D printers are a far cry from their predecessors.
Markforged Updates Platform With Two 3D Printers, Speedier Software
This week, Markforged announced new additions to its 3D printing platform.
The Return Of The Food Equipment Business And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort consider how 3D printing can help the food business bounce back post-pandemic.
Olesya Kopteva: “Be Afraid To Start If You Wish, But Start Anyway”
Olesya Kopteva is the Training and 3D Scanning Team Lead at Artec 3D in Moscow.
Three New Patents For Sakuu
Mysterious 3D print startup Sakuu reveals they have obtained not one, but three new intriguing patents.
Seven Real Applications For Full-Color 3D Printing
What do you really use full-color 3D printing for? I have some ideas.
rpm To Develop Advanced Lattice Generation For 3D Printing
rpm announced a new research project in which they are to develop advanced lattice structures for additive manufacturing applications.
The Portugal Bike Manufacturing Cluster And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the impact of 3D printing on bicycle manufacture such as in Portugal.
Book of the Week: Printing Architecture
This week’s selection is “Printing Architecture: Innovative Recipes for 3D Printing” by Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello.
Mystery Announcement To Come From SLM Solutions: Some Speculation
SLM Solutions is teasing us with a pending announcement of something “big”.
Xometry Updates IPO Terms
As Xometry moves toward IPO, the company has updated its SEC filings with share pricing.
Six Sigma Quality Control For Additive Manufacturing
A Six Sigma quality control approach for 3D printing has been developed by researchers at Penn State.
Prusa Research Announces Speedy SLA 3D Printer
Prusa Research significantly updated their SL1 MSLA 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Mechanical Wall Clock
This week’s selection is the Mechanical Wall Clock by designer Harald Andersson.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 20, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Volkswagen To Increase 3D Printing of Vehicle Parts
Volkswagen announced a collaboration with Siemens and HP to enable production of complex 3D printed parts for future vehicles.
3D LifePrints Announces New ISO Certification
This week, UK-based 3D LifePrints announced a new certification that further validates its patient-specific medical 3D printing focus.
Complementary 3D Printers Is The Only Way To Go
Do you have complementary 3D printers? Don’t know what that is? Read on!
Prusa Releases New Firmware, But How Much More Can Be Done?
Prusa Research released version 3.10.0 firmware for their flagship line of 3D printers.
Whirlpool, Supply Chain, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines how Whirlpool’s use of 3D printing for parts on demand might expand across appliance suppliers.
Launcher Taps VELO3D and Ansys to 3D Print Rocket Engine Components
Rocket company Launcher has teamed up with 3D printer VELO3D and simulation software provider Ansys to overhaul the design and manufacture of its liquid oxygen (LOX) turbopump, a critical component of the company’s E-2 rocket engine.
Satellite 3D Printing For Digital Inventory
The idea of satellite 3D printing might be new to you.
Shaping 3D Printing: Meet The New Head Of HP MJF
Guayente Sanmartin, the new Global Head & General Manager of the HP 3D Multi Jet Fusion Business, shares insights into the latest structuring and strategies in MJF.
The Fatal Flaw In Every 3D Print Process
There are more 3D printing processes available today than ever, but each has at least one major challenge.
The 3D Printing Company Mandating Vaccination
VELO3D is back up and running an in-person business thanks to the CEO’s vaccination policy.
3D Printing: Helping Just-In-Time Be On Time
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing can contribute to the evolution of just-in-time inventory strategies.
Automotive 3D Printing For The Assembly Line
A recent case study reminds us that industrial 3D printing doesn’t just mean large industrial equipment.
Has Industry Finally Discovered 3D Printing?
I’m seeing evidence that 3D printing has truly taken hold in advanced manufacturing, at least in some industries.
Ford’s Integrated Tether System To Unleash 3D Printed Creativity
Ford introduced a new feature on their upcoming 2022 Maverick truck that could be of significant interest to 3D printer operators.
Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent
Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.
Ashley Alleyne: “Don’t Let Anyone Ever Tell You That You Can’t Do Something”
Ashley Alleyne is a 3D Printing Design Entrepreneur in Residence.
The Key To Scaling Additive Manufacturing: Upskilling
A recent survey across manufacturers supports the need for major upskilling focus to scale up industrial additive manufacturing.
Hands-On With Apple’s New Object Capture
We managed to do an initial test of Apple’s new Object Capture feature.
Increased Hospital Merger Activity And Its Impact On 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines 3D printing opportunities arising from a huge increase in hospital system mergers and acquisitions.
Stratasys Announces Two PolyJet 3D Printers
Stratasys announced two new color 3D printers, the J35 Pro and the J55 Prime, along with some improved software tools.
Book of the Week: Getting Started with 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “Getting Started with 3D Printing” by Liza Wallach Kloski and Nick Kloski.
3D Printing For Tokyo 2020
Olympians and Paralympians at this summer’s Tokyo games will be awarded atop beautiful podiums 3D printed from recycled plastics.
Relativity Space Reveals Fully 3D Printed Reusable Rocket
Relativity Space revealed Terran R, their fully 3D printed reusable rocket.
Organovo New Senior Management And New Business Strategy
Charles R. Goulding digs into recent significant business changes at storied bioprinting-turned-drug-discovery company Organovo.
Multi-Material Body Implant 3D Printing Technique Developed
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have made a breakthrough in healthcare 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Used Battery Container
This week’s selection is the Used Battery Container by Thingiverse contributor Elite Worm.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 13, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Greater Customization Of 3D Printed Scaffolds Now Possible With New Bioink
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger consider new advances that could lead to great strides forward in bioprinting capabilities.
COBOD’s Construction 3D Printer Powers Habitat For Humanity Project
COBOD revealed one of their construction 3D printers is being used on a Habitat for Humanity project.
INTAMSYS’ FUNMAT PRO 610 HT Unlocks The Potential Of Industrial-Grade 3D Printing At TCT Asia 2021
INTAMSYS was one of many who attended the recent TCT Asia trade show.
New Biocompatible PEEK 3D Printer Filament
Evonik announced a new PEEK material that could be used for new healthcare applications.
The Women Of R&D Tax Savers Discuss Recent Trends In Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
The women of R&D Tax Savers see 3D printing technologies and trends in their work almost every day.
Can You Use Generative Design for Internal Fluid Flow?
You can optimize internal fluid flow with an integrated generative design application.
Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button
A collaboration between multiple providers has created a way for shoemakers to quickly produce customized shoe lasts.
The New ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D Printer
ANYCUBIC announced a brand-new desktop 3D printer, the Vyper, and it has an attractive price-performance ratio.
Desktop Health Introduces Same-Day Digital Denture Capabilities
A new CE Mark certification backs up new dental-focused Flexcera 3D printing resins.
The PrintDry Vacuum-Sealed Filament Storage System
PrintDry announced a new filament storage system that’s powered by automated vacuum technology.
E-Waste And Duke University’s Impact On Recyclable Electronics Via 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider research into 3D printing to impact e-waste.
IDM Lab Releases The PicoFAB 3D Printer
IDM Lab finally released the PicoFAB 3D printer.
The Ongoing Blurring Of 3D Print Services
A long-term trend has transformed today’s 3D print services business into something quite different.
Putting The 3D In Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Anisoprint is developing a very powerful approach for 3D printing continuous carbon fiber.
How 3D Printing Impacts The Maritime Industry
3D printing has penetrated a range of sectors and industries to a point where it is being adopted by mainstream organizations in their manufacturing processes. However, one sector that has been left behind in this adoption is the maritime industry.
Question of the Week: Selecting A 3D Printer For Education
This week’s question is about selecting 3D printers for education.
Apple Announces Object Capture Feature
Apple surprised with the announcement of a new feature that could allow any iOS device to easily capture 3D models.
3D Printing Endangered Species
While addressing animals on the endangered species list is a major undertaking, 3D scanning and 3D printing can preserve these Vanishing Legacies.
The KAV 3D Printed Bike Helmet
Another personalized consumer product has been launched using 3D print technology, the KAV bike helmet.
Clean Air: MakerBot’s New Filtration Accessory
MakerBot announced “Clean Air”, a smart filtration accessory for their METHOD X 3D printers.
Book of the Week: Project Management For Dummies
This week’s selection is “Project Management For Dummies” by Stanley E. Portny.
This 3D Printed Battery is Biodegradable
Researchers at Empa, a Swiss research institute, have developed a 3D printable battery concept that is entirely biodegradable.
A Look Into ActivArmor’s International Expansion
I spoke with ActivArmor Canada’s Kyle Stanley to learn more about how Active Armor operates internationally.
North American Rail Merger And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider potential 3D printing implications from a major merger in the North American rail industry.
Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device
Wematter announced the Density Gen II post-processing unit, and it uses an unusual two-step process for cleaning SLS 3D prints.
Design of the Week: Precision Caliper
This week’s selection is the Precision Caliper by designer ALBERTO-TBVA8XC8.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 6, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger take a look at an optimized design made possible via 3D printing.
Xometry To Go Public!
It’s IPO news today for Xometry as the on-demand manufacturing company prepares to trade on Nasdaq under “XMTR.”
Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part Two
On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.
Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One
On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.
Stratasys Introduces Mid-Size Biocompatible 3D Printer
Stratasys announced the J5 MediJet 3D printer, targeted at the healthcare market.
New Method To Increase Color 3D Print Surface Quality
Researchers have developed a way for software to help improve the appearance of full color 3D prints.
GE Aviation Moves from Castings to Metal 3D Printing on Four Parts
Working with GE Additive, GE Aviation has made the switch to 3D printing four parts that were previously produced with castings.
Desktop Metal Qualifies Another Metal For High-Volume Additive Manufacturing
Desktop Metal has announced that 4140 low-alloy steel is now qualified for high-volume use on the Production System platform.
3DQue Officially Announces PolyLock Adhesive 3D Print Surface
3DQue announced the availability of a new and advanced adhesion solution for desktop 3D printers: PolyLock.
Women In Science: Historical Antecedents
Charles R. Goulding reflects on “The Secret History of Home Economics” and the history of trailblazing women making an impact in science and technology.