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QUALUP SAS Introduces Predictive AI and Rotating Nozzle for High Temperature 3D Printing
QUALUP SAS introduced two interesting new features on their Qu4 HT high temperature 3D printer.
Chat with Moath 3D GPT: An AI-Powered Assistant for Advanced 3D Printing Insights
A new GPT offers the ability to chat about 3D printing.
3 New AI features in Autodesk Fusion
Automated drawings is available now, and AutoConstrain and Autodesk Assistant will be in Fusion early next year.
Freeformās Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry
A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
The Next Energy Revolution: How 3D Printing and Nuclear Power Are Shaping AI
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the growing partnership between nuclear energy, 3D printing, and big tech as companies like Microsoft and Oracle fuel their AI operations with re-commissioned reactors and cutting-edge innovations.
Tennis Serves Up Health, Analytics, and 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve-up an explanation of how tennis is at the forefront of health improvements, data-driven analytics, and next-gen equipment through 3D printing.
New AI Technique Pioneers Accurate Mechanical 3D Model Generation Using BREP Geometry
Research is proceeding on ways to use AI techniques to generate solid mechanical 3D models.
3D Model on Printables Contest Faces Criticism for Misleading Cover Image
I came across what appears to be a misrepresented design on Printables.
Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Print Results We returned to where we had left off with the review, but first downloaded… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, software and operations. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Setup and Calibration We moved the printer over to our work area and powered it… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1
Elegoo provided us with their latest resin 3D printer, the Saturn 4 Ultra, and we gave it an extensive test. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra Background Founded in 2015 in Chinaās Silicon Valley, Shenzhen, Elegoo has produced quite a number of… Continue reading Hands On with the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer, Part 1
Planning to Buy a Desktop Resin 3D Printer? 10 Must-Know Facts
So you want to do resin 3D printing? Hereās ten things you have to know.
Planning to Buy a Desktop FFF 3D Printer? 10 Must-Know Facts
So you want to do FFF 3D printing? Hereās ten things you have to know.
Patterned vs. Textured: How New 3D Printer Plates are Changing Surface Design
I tried using a patterned FFF 3D printer plate for the first time.
New Text to 3D Tool Produces High Quality 3D Models in Minutes
Iāve been testing a new āText to 3Dā tool, and this one just might be the best so far.
AI-Driven Polymer Discovery Improved by New Research
AI is being used to identify new, powerful polymers for 3D printing.
Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: How AI and 3D Printing Are Transforming the Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how AI and 3D printing are revolutionizing drug discovery, highlighting trailblazers like Terray Therapeutics and Recursion Pharmaceuticals in this groundbreaking transformation.
New AI-Powered Technique Enhances 3D Scans by Accurately Filling Missing Data
Researchers have developed a powerful new method for hole-filling for incomplete 3D scans.
Slice-100K: How a New Dataset Could Revolutionize AI in 3D Printing
Researchers have developed āSlice-100Kā, a dataset that could enable much more AI use in 3D printing.
How will Autodesk use AI for Product Design?
A conversation with Stephen Hooper.
AON3Dās Hylo: High-Temperature 3D Printing Enhanced by Machine Learning
AON3Dās Hylo 3D printer has an interesting method to provide high quality 3D prints.
KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design
A new text-to-3D tool has surfaced with a big difference: itās parametric.
AMGPT: Experimental AI System for Metal 3D Printer Operators
AMGPT is an experimental large language model that can help metal 3D printer operators.
AI Build Releases Upgraded AM Software
AI Build has a new software release.
AI-Assisted 3D Printing: Choosing the Right Material with ChatGPT
I found an interesting way to use ChatGPT to help me complete a 3D print project.
AI PCs are Here. Should Engineers Upgrade?
The latest generation of engineering computers features new neural processing units (NPUs) to give AI a computational boostābut not all users will benefit equally.
Create Complex Sketches Easily with Fusion 360’s Project Salvador AI Plugin
Iāve been trying out Project Salvador, which is an AI-plugin for Autodesk Fusion 360.
Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints
Thereās a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o: AI with Implications for 3D Printing Technology
OpenAI made a series of important announcements yesterday, and hidden within them was something that has implications for 3D printing.
AI at Autodesk, an Interview with Mike Haley, Part 3
Autodesk implemented AI in 2016 with Design Graph. Nobody noticed.
Makerverse Report Reveals Limited AI Adoption Among European Manufacturers
Makerverse has issued a report on AI intentions for European manufacturers.
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 ā3DPFIXā.
Hands on With Alpha3D’s AI 3D Model Generator
Alpha3D offers an AI-powered 3D model generator that works with text and images.
MIT Analyzes AI’s Potential in Manufacturing Innovation
MIT has released a very interesting paper analyzing the potential of using AI to generate part designs for industry.
Introducing CADScribe: A Text-to-3D Tool for Quick 3D Parts Modeling
Iām looking at a new free online tool called āCADScribeā, which can seemingly generate 3D models.
QuantumPrint: The AI-Powered 3D Printer That Says “No”
AI Robotics unveiled the QuantumPrint: a 3D printer that leverages advanced AI to automate nearly every aspect of the 3D printing workflow.
NVIDIA Advances 3D Model Generation with Fast, Detailed LATTE3D AI System
NVIDIA announced a new 3D generative AI system, LATTE3D.
Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi sit down with Arjun Chandar, founder and CEO of IndustrialML, to discuss his ventures in technology and research.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
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.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot for AM to be Integrated into EOS Printers
The software from 1000 Kelvin promises to increase productivity and accelerate engineering speed.
Sora: How OpenAI’s Latest Innovation Could Transform 3D Design and Printing
OpenAI announced something quite startling last week, and it has significant long-term implications for 3D printing and design.
Beyond CAD: ChatGPT’s Experiment Paves the Way for AI-Designed 3D Parts
Can you design any 3D printable part using ChatGPT? Thatās the claim of a new experiment.
Deep Learning Paves the Way for On-Demand Metamaterial Designs in 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a powerful method to use AI to generate metamaterial designs that could be 3D printed.
Materials Processing Institute Embarks on AI Initiative to Transform AM in the UK
Working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and AMFG to develop SMART-APP tool for predictive material reuse.
Will AI Finally Put the Aid in Computer-Aided Design?
Moribund software about to get an innovation boost from the AI tsunami.
Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership
1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.
Jellypipe Unveils AI Assistant for 3D Printing: Optimizing Material Selection and Pricing with GPT-4
We caught up with Jellypipe, and learned they are doing some interesting things with AI.
AI Build’s Natural Language Processing in 3D Printing Software
We had a chat with AI Build, and learned the latest from the additive manufacturing software company.
Quantica and Additive Appearance Launch MultiSlice for Complex 3D Printing Projects
Quantica has introduced a new software tool for their powerful NovoJet 3D printers.
New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring
Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.
NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer
NinjaTek is up to something, but weāre not allowed to tell you about it.
AI-Powered 3D Model Generation Introduced by Stability AI
Stability AI has introduced a new method of generating 3D models using AI.
Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation
A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced theyāve received a significant investment, and thereās an interesting twist to the story.
It’s Official, AI Simulation is Here! What Does it Promise?
First impressions of SimScaleās AI-based physics prediction technology.
Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.
ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings
Iām reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot
This weekās selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.
Harnessing AI for Industrial Insights: Nano Dimension’s New Patent
Nano Dimension announced theyāve filed a very interesting patent using AI technology.
AI Startup Exposed: The Use of Humans in 3D Model Generation
A report on 404 Media reveals an AI startup was secretly using humans to generate 3D models.
Sensors and AI: The Next Frontier in Enhancing 3D Printing Technology
Iāve thinking a lot lately about sensors on 3D printers.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
Introducing CSM: AI-Powered 2D Images to 3D Models
Thereās a new and powerful AI-based 3D model generator, CSM.
Hands on with Imagine 3D
Today weāre taking a look at Luma AIās Imagine 3D, a text-to-3D service.
Book of the Week: Business and Emerging Technologies
This weekās selection is āBusiness and Emerging Technologiesā by George Baffour.
What Can AI Really Do for 3D Printing?
An in-depth look at how ChatGPT and other LLMs are impacting the additive manufacturing landscape.
3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers
Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week letās go further ahead.
Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties
A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.
Smarter Factories: Why Manufacturers are Betting Big on AI
From predictive maintenance to better quality control, AI is changing howāand whereāthings are made.
Will Artificial Intelligence Crowd Out 3D Printing Innovation?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether 3D print technology investment and innovation could be affected by interest in AI tech.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
The Future of 3D Design: Exploring an AI-Driven Workflow for Physical Product Creation
A Reddit contributor described an astonishing 3D print workflow that just might become a normal approach in the future.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call ā3DGPTā, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
AON3D: Revolutionizing High-Temperature 3D Printing with Advanced Software Techniques
AON3D seems to be heading in a different direction than most high-temperature 3D printer manufacturers.
Onshape to Have Generative Design for Assemblies
Spotlight finds generative design at PTCās LiveWorx.
Cisco’s Voyage: AI and 3D Printing Propel High-Tech Success
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict increased use of AI and 3D printing by Cisco.
Book of the Week: The Future of Leadership in the Age of AI
This weekās selection is āThe Future of Leadership in the Age of AIā by Marin Ivezic and Luka Ivezic.
MakerVerse: Another Big Player in Manufacturing Network Space
Berlin-based company MakerVerse is making waves in the manufacturing network space.
A-Lab: Accelerating Material Discovery for the Future of 3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to impact various aspects of society, and a new development in additive manufacturingāmaterial designāis no exception.
Xometry and Forbes Survey Sheds Light on Manufacturing Trends and AI Integration
Xometry recently released the results of a survey conducted in collaboration with Forbes to gain insights into current manufacturing trends.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called āSmart Fusionā.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
Book of the Week: Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI
This weekās selection is āFutureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AIā by Kevin Roose.
Automating 3D Printing with AI Vision: PrintPal’s PrintWatch System
Thereās another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPalās PrintWatch.
OpenAI vs. Google: The Battle for AI Supremacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in AI.
Major Problems Ahead for 3D Model Repositories?
There could be a huge problem for 3D model repositories like Printables, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and others in the very near future.
Sketchfab Updates Terms of Use to Protect 3D Models from AI Training
Sketchfab has issued a rather interesting and futuristic update to their Terms of Use.
What is the Mystery Project from Markforged’s Founders?
There could be something very interesting brewing from the folks behind Markforged.
Western vs. Asian 3D Printers: When AI Changes the Equation
AI will shake up the 3D printing industry in more ways than you might realize.
NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts
NVIDIA Researchers have developed an improved technique for automatically generating 3D models from text input.
Your Personal AI Design Assistant is Coming
Start warming up your vocal cordsānatural language processing may soon change how engineers interact with design software.
Introducing AiSync: Ai Build’s Text-to-Slice Interface for Additive Manufacturing
Ai Build has introduced something quite amazing: AiSync.