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The Plybot 3D Printer’s Most Unusual Motion System

A new Kickstarter project features a 3D printer with the most unusual motion system.

Case Western Reserve University’s Advancements In 3D Printing Materials

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider a leading research university’s work in advancing 3D printing materials.

Design of the Week: Nut Bowl

This week’s selection is the startlingly simple Nut Bowl by designer Ahmad Hasan.

Mighty Buildings’ Different Approach To Construction 3D Printing

I have some thoughts about a new construction 3D printing startup, Mighty Buildings.

3D Printing R&D Acquisition Due Diligence

Charles R. Goulding considers R&D studies that should be undertaken in 3D printing M&A transactions.

Sensitive, ‘Invisible’ 3D Printed Sensors

Using 3D printing technology, Researchers from the University of Cambridge created electronic fibers 100 times thinner than a human hair, making sensors with massively improved capabilities.

A Peek Behind The Scenes At Prusa Research

Prusa Research published a series of very interesting statistics about their operations in 2020 and previous years.

EOS Affirms The Importance Of Opportunity And Diversity In Additive Manufacturing

A new scholarship program from EOS North America is set to even the playing field for historically underserved students pursuing STEM education.

The Empire State Trail: Opportunity For Recreational Activities And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider a hike or bike with 3D printing.

Robot Bike Company Turns to solidThinking for Custom Mountain Bikes

As more manufacturers combine additive manufacturing (AM) processes with innovative design techniques using modern software, the products once thought of as “one-size-fits-all” are becoming increasingly personalized.

Redefine Meat’s Food Truck Blind Taste Experiment Leads To Butcher Deals

Redefine Meat has landed a major distribution deal for their lifelike 3D printed “alt-meat” products.

BMW Abandons 3D Printed Customization Service

BMW has apparently abandoned their experiment in 3D printed customized parts.

We May See Very Large Metal 3D Printers In The Future

It’s likely we will see increasingly larger 3D printers in the future.

Semiconductor Industry Strategic Developments And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding considers the rising importance of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the 3D printing sector.

Just How Reflective Is A Bottle Of Liquid Mirror Paint?

We all know about naturally reflective surfaces, but who knew you could apply the same effect with a bottle of paint?

Intech Launches Large-Format Metal 3D Printer

Intech Additive Solutions announced a new metal 3D printers that has a much bigger build volume.

3D Print Community: 3DP4ME

This month’s community support selection is the 3DP4ME Project in Jordan.

The Tiniest 3D Printed Lady Liberty Celebrates US Inauguration Day

Micron-scale 3D printing brings a tiny take to big celebrations as Microlight3D unveils the tiniest Statue of Liberty.

3Dfeedy: Another Way To Perform Multi-Material 3D Printing

A new Kickstarter project offers a different kind of 3D printer multi-material upgrade.

Air Force Issues National Call For 3D Scanner Technology

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine Air Force demand for reverse engineering using 3D scanning and 3D printing.

2021: The Year Of Additive Manufacturing Market Consolidation?

It’s only January, but 2021 already shows an overarching theme in 3D printing: market consolidation.

3D Hubs Completes The Circuit

Today Protolabs announced that they will acquire 3D Hubs, and I have some thoughts.

Protolabs To Acquire 3D Hubs!

In a $280M digital manufacturing deal, Protolabs is set to acquire 3D Hubs.

2021 Predictions For 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look ahead to a new year in 3D printing with nine predictions of what’s to come in 2021.

Books of the Year, 2020 Edition

This week’s selection is actually the top seven books we highlighted in 2020.

A Chairside Dental 3D Printer: DENTIQ

Ackuretta is about to release a new dental 3D printer, the DENTIQ.

Successful 3D Printing Requires Optimal Everything

I’m reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.

To Taiwan From China: Reshoring And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in Taiwan’s return to domestic supply chain focus.

Design of the Week: Bicycle Parking Brake

This week’s selection is the Bicycle Parking Brake by designer Bryce Lenarcic.

E3D-Online Resumes Hemera Extruder Production

E3D-Online announced a resumption of production for their advanced Hemera 3D printer extruder.

You May Soon Upgrade Your 3D Printer To Not Require Supports

Researchers at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) have developed a novel approach to 3D print extrusion that could transform many desktop 3D printers.

COBOD Using Real Concrete For Construction 3D Printing

COBOD announced the completion of a notable construction 3D print in India, but there’s more to the story.

Oqton Raises US$40M

Oqton announced it has raised a massive US$40M from investors.

Production 3D Printing At The Heart Of Recent Acquisitions

Recent 3D printing acquisition announcements have something significant in common: production focus.

Desktop Metal To Acquire EnvisionTEC!

Desktop Metal’s first major move since becoming a public company is a $300M one: acquiring EnvisionTEC.

PrusaSlicer 2.3 Is A Bigger Update Than Expected

Prusa Research announced the official release of PrusaSlicer version 2.3, their latest slicing software tool.

Siemens’ Latest NX Offers Big Enhancements

When Siemens implemented its continuous release plan almost two years ago, it promised enhancements to NX every six months.

Demand For 3D Printers Falls, Then Rises

I’m looking at a report from CONTEXT, who provided some numbers for 3D printer sales in 2020.

Final Reminder: Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey About To Close

It’s the final days for you to shovel us some direct feedback via our annual survey.

Researchers Find Method To Align Fibers During 3D Printer Extrusion

Researchers have developed an unusual “morphing nozzle” that can orient fibers during 3D printing.

Gideon Gartner’s Legacy Included 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the 3D printing legacy of the late Gideon Gartner.

Successfully Funding a Kickstarter a 2nd Time: Anthony Mattana and the Hooke Lav

Get some tips for launching a Kickstarter from a veteran.

Improving The Ability To 3D Print Food

Researchers have discovered a straightforward treatment that could improve the ability to 3D print food.

Farsoon Parts Ways With Prodways

Farsoon announced a break with long-time partner Prodways.

Why Would a 2D Printing Company Install a 3D Printer?

A curious announcement from Stratasys detailed how a 2D printing company installed a 3D printer. I’m wondering why they would do so.

American Bicycle Group And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding goes on a 3D printing ride with the American Bicycle Group (ABG).

Women in 3D Printing Set To Launch Their First Conference

Only days from now Women in 3D Printing will take a step unimaginable when they started: hosting a massive online conference on 3D printing.

Prusa Announces PVB Material, But Is It Too Difficult To Use?

Prusa Research announced the availability of a new and unusual material for 3D printing for their Prusament line: PVB.

Autodesk Adds Fusion 360 To Netfabb

Autodesk announced a very interesting addition to Netfabb: Fusion 360!

The Fauci Effect: Medical School Applications Rise To New Levels As 3D Printing Aids The Profession

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider rising interest in medical school – and how 3D printing might come into play educating our next generation of doctors.

Book of the Week: Smoothing 3D Prints from ABS Using Acetone Vapors

This week’s selection is “Smoothing 3D prints from ABS using acetone vapors” by Jagoda Ryba and Urszula Lelek-Borkowska.

Rhino3D Version 7 Released

Robert McNeel & Associates has released version 7 of their popular 3D CAD tool, Rhinoceros, a.k.a. Rhino3D.

CES Goes Virtual In 2021

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at this year’s virtual CES.

3D Printing The Tiniest Tools

I spoke with Avi Cohen, EVP Sales at Nanofabrica, for a look into why micro-scale precision in 3D printing is a huge achievement.

TCT 3Sixty Now Scheduled For September

Rapid News Group announced their intent to hold the 2021 TCT 3Sixty event over three days this coming September.

Formlabs, The 3D Print Material Company?

Formlabs announced a new castable resin today, marking yet another new material in their product catalog.

Design of the Week: Air Filtration System

This week’s selection is the outrageous Air Filtration System by software engineer Mike Buss.

What Do You Want To Know In 3D Printing?

Last call: let us know what you want 3D printing developments you want to read about.

Ursa Major Technologies Applies 3D Printing To Rocket Engines

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider out-of-this-world opportunities for 3D printing.

3D Systems Stock Makes Massive Jump

3D Systems stock has taken the biggest leap upwards in years.

Need A Prehistoric 3D Model? Try African Fossils

There’s plenty of printable 3D model repositories these days, but none quite like African Fossils.

Teledyne Technologies Purchases FLIR Systems For $8 Billion

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a major imaging acquisition that may see an impact in 3D printing.

Additive Manufacturing: Steadily Becoming Mainstream in Manufacturing

In a world of digitally driven production, additive manufacturing (AM) has steadily solidified its place.

Nexa3D’s xCure Intelligent Post-Processing System

Nexa3D recently launched an intelligent post-processing system that will greatly help businesses improve their efficiency in both the design and supply chain stages.

colorFabb’s Lightweight ASA 3D Printing Material

colorFabb has introduced a new ASA material that is extremely lightweight.

New 3D Printing Material: Fungus

Researchers have developed a unique and eco-friendly material for 3D printing: fungus!

3DiTEX’s 3D Printed Textile Technology

I’m looking at an unusual form of 3D printing involving textiles.

Stretchable Sensors Could Assist Complex 3D Printed Designs

Researchers have developed an unusual type of strain sensor that I think may have an effect on certain types of future 3D printed designs.

Impresión 3D e Innovación con Propósito en 2021

Charles Goulding y Andressa Bonafe consideran un nuevo año de soluciones de construcción avanzadas impulsadas por la fabricación

3D Printing And Purposeful Innovation In 2021

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe consider a new year of advanced manufacturing-driven construction solutions.

Japanese Designer 3D Prints Ultra-Real Masks That Resemble Real Faces!

People have been getting creative with fun or more effective face masks these days, but imagine quite literally wearing someone else’s face as a mask.

Who’s 3D Printing At CES 2021?

CES 2021 is coming up next week, and I wondered if any 3D printing companies are still exhibiting at that event.

The UK’s Design For AM Network

There’s a meeting place for those working on methods for additive manufacturing design in the UK: the Design for AM Network.

Canyon: Putting The Pedal To The Metal With Help From 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride with 3D printing for advanced bicycles.

Future Trends In Healthcare And 3D Printing

The next time you or someone you love needs care, you may well find your doctor firing up a 3D printer to provide it.

Nano Dimension To Acquire Others?

Nano Dimension’s recent financial moves suggest they may be contemplating acquisitions in the near future.

Is It Time To Join Club 3D?

It’s a new year and perhaps it’s time to put your 3D printing goals into action.

Origin, A Stratasys Company

As anticipated, today it’s official: Origin is a Stratasys company following the close of the latest major 3D printing acquisition.

The 3Ds For 2021 Investing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider three important “D” trends for investing this new year as they impact 3D printing.

Book of the Week: Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization

This week’s selection is “Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization” by Weihong Zhang and Ying Zhou.

Another SLS And MJF Finishing Option: AMuCoat

SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.

The Last Hype Hump For 3D Printing: TV & Movies

It’s 2021 and additive manufacturing has arrived as a realizable technology suite — but someone should tell film studios that.

Magnetocuring Technology Could Point To A New Form Of 3D Printing

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a new type of adhesive that could lead to a different form of 3D printing.

Traps For The Unwary In Launching Additive Manufacturing Globally

Charles R. Goulding invites expert attorney Bob Ward to examine industrial 3D printing impacts from trade laws.

Design of the Week: Meth Lab RV

This week’s selection is the Meth Lab RV by Reddit contributor wangthangthursday.

Demolished Brutalist Building Saved Through Photogrammetry

A citizen 3D scanner has captured and 3D printed a now-demolished building.

Delayed Elective Surgery, Medical Devices And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding, Adam Friedman and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing plays into near-term surgical delays.

Speculations On 3D Printing In 2030

It’s the start of a new year, and time for predictions. But this time I’m going for broke and predicting not what might happen in 2021, but instead in 2030!