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From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service

Protolabs has rebranded their manufacturing network, and there’s an interesting story behind the change.

3D Hubs Drops The 3D, Now Just “Hubs”

3D Hubs rebranded today, becoming “Hubs”.

3D Hubs’ 2020 Trends Report Available

3D Hubs released their periodic Trends Report, and this edition packs a lot of very interesting data.

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.

Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making

It is quite challenging trying to fathom how two industrial techniques are used to create delicate jewelry. 3D printing is an additive process and CNC machining uses a subtractive technique, but both methods produce fine pieces.

3D Hubs Announces Logistics Centers

3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.

The Importance of Speed in the Manufacturing Process

Having a fast manufacturing process has many benefits to a business ranging from cost-effectiveness, innovation to increased customer satisfaction.

Book of the Week: The 3D Printing Handbook

This week’s selection is “The 3D Printing Handbook” by 3D Hubs.

3D Hubs Releases Latest Trends Report: Our Analysis

3D Hubs has released its now-annual report on manufacturing and 3D printing trends, and we take a look at their statistics.

Injection Molding: The Quick Design Guide

If you are doing injection molding, there are some important guidelines to know before you commit to a design.

Changing The Business Model Works: 3D Hubs Expanding

3D Hubs seems to have found its stride after a challenging pivot to new, more profitable markets in industrial 3D printing and manufacturing.

3D Hubs Continues Transformation With Strategic Hire

3D Hubs has made a very strategic hire by taking on a co-founder of one of their new major competitors.

A Quick Guide to 3D Printing Technology

3D printing can be used to make amazing sculptures and innovative technology — but do you know how a 3D printer actually works? A good understanding of the manufacturing process will make it easier to design your own creations.

Winners: 2019 3D Hubs Student Grant

Winners have been announced in 3D Hubs’ Student Grant design contest highlighting student work in product design, transportation, sustainability, robotics, and healthcare.

3D Hubs Chooses Chicago for North American HQ

International expansions in 3D printing continue as 3D Hubs announces Chicago as the soon-to-be site of its new North American headquarters.

3D Hubs Secures US$18M

3D Hubs has secured a huge US$18M investment round.

3D Hubs Releases Q1 2019 Trends Report

3D Hubs released their traditional quarterly trends report.

The 2019 3D Hubs Student Grant Begins – Turn Your Project into a Product

3D printing is as lucrative as it has ever been, with various industries harnessing the technology to further improve our lives.

3D Hubs Quarterly Report: Things Are Changing

3D Hubs issued their most recent quarterly activity report today.

Thoughts On 3D Hubs’ Demise – Or Is It Rise?

You’ve probably heard that 3D Hubs is about to shut down their DIY community 3D printing network, as we wrote the other day.

It’s Not Personal, It’s Business with 3D Hubs

3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.

3D Printing Trends Updated

3D Hubs released their latest trends report today.

More Interesting Stuff in 3D Hubs’ Q2 Report

3D Hubs once again released their quarterly report today, and as always there are interesting observations.

3D Hubs Launches Student Grant Program

Once again, 3D Hubs has launched their Student Grant Program.

Convergence: The Changing Face of Manufacturing Services

There seems to be a pattern emerging in the world of manufacturing services, at least from a 3D printing point of view.

3D Hubs Makes it Official

3D Hubs’ journey is officially in another direction based on a policy change they’ve published.

How Long Does a 3D Printer Last?

3D Hubs released their quarterly report on 3D printing trends and it got me thinking about machine lifetimes.

3D Hubs CNC Venture Succeeds

Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs mentioned something very interesting in their recent newsletter.

The Best 3D Printing Book Yet?

There have been a number of fascinating 3D printing books emerge, but we believe this one could be the best yet.

3D Hubs and colorFabb Call It Done

The romance between 3D Hubs and colorFabb seems to be dimming, with an announcement that the filament manufacturer has pulled out of 3D Hubs’ perks program.

The Q4 3D Hubs Report Gets More Interesting

Each quarter 3D Hubs publishes a fascinating report on 3D printer use, and this report is no exception.

Controversy at 3D Hubs? Are They Really Dead?

A massive discussion of 3D Hubs’ recent moves is taking place and it seems that some participants aren’t very happy.

3D Hubs’ Distributed Manufacturing Concept

3D Hubs seems to have developed a new strategy for distributed 3D printing.

A Profound Insight Found in 3D Hubs’ Latest Trend Report

I noticed something very interesting in this month’s 3D Hubs Trends report, something that tells the story of the last few years of 3D printing.

3D Hubs Lands USD$7M, But What Will They Spend It On?

Community 3D printing network 3D Hubs gained a significant boost with a Series B investment round of USD$7M, but I believe they’ll use it to continue their focus switch.

A Visit to 3D Hubs

When in Amsterdam last week we managed to interrupt the fine folks at 3D Hubs, where their global headquarters is located.

3D Hubs Tells the Whole Story

3D Hubs has just published a rather good – and long – piece introducing 3D printing to newbies.

Reading Between the Lines in 3D Hub’s Latest Report

Community network 3D Hubs has once again released their monthly report, but I realized something very interesting when reviewing it.

3D Hubs Adds Another Professional Capability And Confirms Their Strategic Shift

Hmm, my speculation about 3D Hubs’ intentions the other month seems to be continuing with their latest announcement of carbon fiber capability.

3D Hubs Adds PolyJet Capability

Community 3D printer network 3D Hubs announced another significant step into the world of commercial 3D print services by adding PolyJet materials.

A Strange Pattern Emerges in 3D Hubs’ December Trends Report

Reading between the lines of 3D Hubs’ latest Trends Report revealed an interesting insight into the state of 3D printer quality.

3D Hubs Rescues Fallout 4 Fans

With the release of the highly anticipated Fallout 4 today, some fans were unable to procure a wrist-worn Pip-Boy case to accompany the game. But 3D Hubs has the solution.

3D Hubs Announces 3D Hubs HD: Industrial Grade 3D Printing

3D printing community network announced a new offering focused on industrial 3D printing capabilities in 37 cities.

3D Hubs Partners with TurboSquid: A Milestone?

3D Hubs has landed yet another interesting partnership, but we think their deal with TurboSquid could be an important milestone.

3D Hubs Also Offers Student Discounts

This week we explained Shapeways’ recent announcement of discounted services for students. It turns out 3D Hubs also provides a similar program.

3D Hubs Trend Report For September

3D Hubs has issued its latest trends report on their view of 3D printer use. We noticed some interesting patterns.

3D Hubs Now Covers The World, Almost

3D Hubs issued its latest monthly trends report today, and the biggest thing we noted in the report is the incredibly wide geographic coverage by their network.

3D Hubs Hits Key Milestone: 20,000 3D Printers

Yesterday community 3D printing network 3D Hubs apparently hit the incredible milestone of 20,000 participants.

3D Hubs Teleports Into Yet Another 3D Environment: Cults

3D model repository Cults announced a partnership with 3D Hubs that involves integrating the community 3D printing network directly into Cults’ repository.

3D Hubs’ July 2015 Trends Reveals Interesting 3D Printing Behavior

This month’s trends report from 3D Hubs has some interesting data that identifies who’s actually 3D printing.

3D Hubs Deepens Its Ecosystem with a New API

3D Hubs announced a new API that enables any website to connect to their 3D printing network. We think this is a key strategy for them.

3D Hubs Makes Another Big Connection

Last week 3D Hubs announced a deal with SketchFab. This week it’s with Thingiverse.

Making 3D Hubs Better

3D printing community network 3D Hubs has been extraordinarily successful, but how could they get even better?

SketchFab and 3D Hubs Team Up on a Button

This is quite interesting: the unlikely duo of SketchFab and 3D Hubs have teamed up to create a rather powerful but tiny button.

3D Hubs Available on ALL Instructables!

Community 3D printing network 3D Hubs has swung a sweet deal with Instructables: every 3D model on Instructables now can be sent directly to 3D Hubs.

3D Hubs’ April Trends

Each month 3D Hubs deploys an analysis of trends they observe in their 3D printer network. It’s always an interesting read.

3D Hubs Supports Bitcoin

3D Hubs, the world’s largest 3D printing community network, now supports Bitcoin.

3D Hubs’ January Trends Yields a Surprising Result

We’re looking at some interesting statistics presented by 3D Hubs in their monthly trends report.

Clean Energy Drives 3D Printer

3D Hubs has done something quite unusual with a 3D printer: They installed it on top of a huge wind turbine and printed with clean energy.

3D Hubs Seeks Students With a Discount

Are you a student? Perhaps you’d like some free credit at 3D Hubs?

3D Hubs Becomes Infrastructure

This is interesting: manufacturers use 3D Hubs as a 3D printing infrastructure provider.

3D Hubs and ColorFabb Team Up for Discounts

They come from the same country, but that’s not the only thing going on between 3D Hubs and ColorFabb.

3D Hubs Rakes in Major Cash

Burgeoning 3D printing network 3D Hubs made a rather spectacular announcement: they’re raised a significant investment.