Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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Quantica Secures Additional Funding to Advance NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised even more cash to expand their unusual 3D printing technology.
Cricket and 3D Printing: A Game-Changing Partnership
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing technology can revolutionize cricket equipment by enhancing performance, safety and customization in the sport.
Create Complex Sketches Easily with Fusion 360’s Project Salvador AI Plugin
I’ve been trying out Project Salvador, which is an AI-plugin for Autodesk Fusion 360.
Why CoreXY 3D Printers Outperform Bedslingers: A Practical Demonstration
I just printed an outstanding example demonstrating why CoreXY 3D printers are much more desirable.
Sculpteo Secures ISO 13485 Certification, Expanding Opportunities in Medical Manufacturing
Sculpteo announced they’ve achieved a critical certification that could grow their business significantly.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 2, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Endless Pastabilities: How Protopasta’s Subscription Services Enable Continuous Experimentation
I had an interesting chat with Alexander Dick, co-founder of Protopasta.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 26, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Three Imminent Threats to Manufacturing – and one Response to Them All
Dassault Systèmes’ Delmia CEO explains the benefits of virtual twins in a challenging business environment. One of them might surprise you.
Turning Waste into Opportunity: 3D Printing and the Circular Economy
As technology advances, it has the potential to play a critical role in building a more sustainable future.
Analyzing Desktop 3D Printer Trends: Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Creality, Anycubic, and Elegoo
Which desktop 3D printer companies are getting the most attention? I decided to find out.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 19, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 1
We were very privileged to be able to give the Creality K1C 3D Printer a thorough test. It’s quite an impressive Creality K1C 3D Printer that has many capabilities.
FieldFab by Craitor: A Rugged 3D Printer for Military and Field Operations
Today I’m looking at a 3D printer I haven’t seen previously, the FieldFab by Craitor.
Which 3D Printer Manufacturers Support America Makes?
America Makes has another 3D printer manufacturing member: Roboze. But which other companies participate?
Shapeways to Sell Software Assets: Major Shift in Company Strategy
Shapeways has apparently struck an agreement to sell its software assets, likely indicating a fundamental change to the company as we know it.
Design of the Week: M3 Bolt Sorter
This week’s selection is the Gridfinity M3 Bolt Sorter by MakerWorld contributor LayerLux3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 12, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hands on With the Meshy.ai Text-to-3D Service
I’m looking at Meshy.ai, a new Text-to-3D service.
Strategies for Mitigating Emissions in 3D Printing Operations
How bad, exactly, are the emissions from 3D printing?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 5, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Researchers Develop Rod-Based 3D Printing Process for Radial Objects
A new research paper proposes an unusual 3D printing process that uses a rod instead of a flat print plate.
Is Your Old 3D Printer Obsolete? Increasing Frustration with Outdated Models
Do you hate your desktop 3D printer? I’m thinking a growing number of operators think exactly that.
3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices
Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called “3DPFIX”.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 28, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints
A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 21, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Running Towards Innovation: Zellerfeld’s 3D Printing Fashion Statement
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Zellerfeld’s intricate 3D printed designs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 14, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Michele di Carlo’s 4Steps Concept Opens New Approaches in 3D Printed Fashion
A product designer has developed a new 3D printing approach that could open up new categories of fashion.
Design of the Week: Macintosh Studio
This week’s selection is the Macintosh Studio by Mini product designer Scott Yu-Jan.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach
Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 31, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Bambu Lab’s Latest Firmware Upgrade for the A1 Mini 3D Printer Tackles Air Printing and More
Bambu Lab announced a firmware upgrade for their A1 Mini 3D printer that include several very advanced features.
Book of the Week: The Next Toy Sensation
This week’s selection is “The Next Toy Sensation: Designing and Creating the Next Toy Sensation” by Andrew Parry.
Replique Launches Materials Hub for Simplified 3D Printing Material Selection
Replique announced public availability of their comprehensive Materials Hub.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 24, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing
Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.
Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production
I’m looking at a new manufacturing process called “RIM” that makes use of 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card
This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software
ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
From Blueprint to Build: QXO’s Visionary Approach with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Brad Jacobs’ new venture and how 3D printing can be used in the modernization of the construction supply sector.
Design of the Week: Calilantern
This week’s selection is the Calilantern by Vector 3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 10, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 3, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 25, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reality Check: Seven Hidden Truths About 3D Printing
Having used many types of 3D printers for so many years, I’ve heard all the hype. But what are the hidden truths?
Ultra-Precise 3D Printing: Exploring Nano Dimension’s Fabrica Line for Microscopic Parts
There’s a reason the word “nano” appears in Nano Dimension’s company name.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 18, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Prototype to Product: The Launch of Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Basketball
There’s a new 3D printed product on the market: an airless basketball.
Bambu Lab Implements Firmware Safety Measures Amid A1 3D Printer Recall
There’s been a very interesting development in Bambu Lab’s A1 recall process.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 11, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What are the Most Popular CAD Programs?
It depends who you ask.
Shut Down That 3D Printer Now: Bambu Lab Issues Important Electrical Problem Update
There’s been a major development in the ongoing electrical issue with the new Bambu Lab A1 desktop 3D printer.
voxeljet and Parastruct Repurpose Construction Waste for 3D Printing
voxeljet has successfully tested a method of reusing construction waste in 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Knife Sharpener
This week’s selection is the Knife Sharpener by Printables contributor firstgizmo.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 4, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Strategic Cost-Cutting: How 3D Printing Technology Bolsters Efficiency Amidst Corporate Budget Trims
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can be integrated into cost reduction strategies and increase revenue.
Markforged Unveils Performance Advisor Automatically Strengthening 3D Printed Parts
Markforged announced a new software tool that automatically makes parts stronger.
Why 3D Printing Matters for Diversity in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are key to our current way of life.
PHA: colorFabb’s Fully Biodegradable Alternative to PLA and PETG for 3D Printing
Here’s everything you need to know about an up-and-coming 3D print material that’s entirely sustainable: PHA.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 28, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter SE continues with a look at Setup & Calibration and Operations. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Elegoo Jupiter SE Setup and Calibration Correct alignment of the optical window and tank with the build plate is crucial in setting up… Continue reading Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 2
Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine
Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.
Transforming Big Ideas into Reality with ENLARG3D’s Advanced 3D Printing Solutions
ENLARG3D hopes to print many big things for those with big ideas.
Creality Unveils K1C Desktop 3D Printer: Advanced Carbon Fiber Printing at an Affordable Price
Creality announced the K1C desktop 3D printer, and we have the details.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 21, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions
It’s early in 2024, but later this year we will see a number of corporate collisions in the 3D print industry. What could happen?
Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership
1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 14, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing: Velo3D Highlights Crucial Security Statistics
Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.
Shifting Gears in 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Predictions for 2024
Many have asked, so here’s my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Top Down, Bottom Up or Middle Out? What’s the Best Way to Model in Inventor?
An Inventor tutorial.
Eight Hopes for Desktop 3D Printing in 2024
It’s 2024, and many people are making predictions.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 31, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Two Trees Unveils SK1: A New High-Speed CoreXY 3D Printer with Powered Bed
Two Trees showed us their latest desktop 3D printer, the high speed SK1, and it has a very unusual feature.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design
This week’s selection is “3D Printing Basics for Entertainment Design” by Anne E. McMills.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Diagnosis to Solution: The Basic Process for Fixing a Broken Machine
If you have a 3D printer, you will know that it does break from time to time. But how should you go about fixing it?
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 1
We tested the very unusual Drywise in-line filament dryer.
Unlocking Material Mysteries: Slant 3D’s Ambitious Testing Lab on Kickstarter
Slant 3D has launched an unusual Kickstarter campaign.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 17, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Are 3D Print Companies Really Dying?
I’m reading an extremely interesting and critical post about the 3D printing industry by Alex Huckstepp.
Desktop Filament Machines: How Quality Challenges Are Finally Being Overcome
I had a thought about the future of self-made 3D printer filaments.
Book of the Week: How to Day Trade for a Living
This week’s selection is “How to Day Trade for a Living: A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Tools and Tactics, Money Management, Discipline and Trading Psychology” by Dr. Andrew Aziz.
Design of the Week: Sea Urchin Hat
This week’s selection is the Sea Urchin Hat concept.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Precision Printing: F3DM’s Innovative Filament Production Enhances 3D Printing Accuracy
We had a look at filaments from F3DM and discovered something quite interesting.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 2
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with assembly and setup.
Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?
A question I’m hearing more frequently goes something like this: “Does Creality sell too many models of 3D printers?” At first, I thought this might be the case, as the company has released so many models that it’s actually hard to keep track of them. Creality has a habit of releasing new machines every few… Continue reading Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?