Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how 3D printing is revolutionizing catalyst design, driving advancements in efficiency, sustainability, and R&D opportunities across industries.
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New 3D Printing Method Embeds Optical Sensors in Metal Parts for Micro Reactors
A new application area for additive manufacturing has been identified: micro reactors.
Baker Hughes Bets Big on 3D Printing for an Efficient, Sustainable Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi drill into Baker Hughes’ transformative use of 3D printing, highlighting its strategic partnerships and impact on the energy sector.
Schneider Electric: U.S. Expansion, Clean Energy Innovation, and the Power of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight Schneider Electric’s shift towards sustainable U.S. manufacturing, supported by 3D printing and federal incentives.
3D Printing Revives Fusion Energy Dreams: Princeton’s Stellerator Prototype on a Budget
There’s an interesting story from IEEE Spectrum describing how researchers built a low-cost fusion reactor — using 3D printing.
ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%
The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.
JanTec Engineering Unveils Breakthrough to Reduce 3D Print Warping
JanTec Engineering has an ingenious way to reduce 3D printed part warping through the use of multiple materials.
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.
A Tuition-Free Year at Cooper Union: Alumni Give Back to Fuel the Next Generation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Cooper Union’s tuition-free initiative and its state-of-the-art 3D printing lab mark a bold new chapter in the institution’s storied history.
EPA’s US$4.3 Billion Boost: Pioneering Pollution Reduction Across America
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the EPA’s US$4.3 billion funding initiative is transforming pollution reduction efforts across multiple industries in the United States.
The Future of Oil and Gas: 3D Printing Takes Center Stage
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the pivotal role of 3D printing in the oil and gas industry, showcasing investments by companies like Baker Hughes and Shell.
Reshaping the Future: GE’s Vernova Spinout and 3D Printing Impact
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight GE’s final spinout, Vernova, and highlight the transformative impact of 3D printing technology on various industries involved.
ICON Launches Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Home Project in Texas
ICON announced a major 3D printed home project in Texas.
NREL Demonstrates Viability of Metal AM for Tidal Turbine Spars
How additive manufacturing can play a role in the ramping up of marine energy systems.
Cómo la impresión 3D puede ayudar a impulsar el boom petrolero de América del Sur
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe discuten cómo los países sudamericanos pueden aprovechar la tecnología de impresión 3D para fortalecer sus posiciones como jugadores emergentes en el mercado global de petróleo y gas.
How 3D Printing can Help Fuel the South America Oil Boom
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how South American countries can leverage 3D printing technology to bolster their positions as emerging players in the global oil and gas market.
Virginia Tech Researchers Aim to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Sustainability Through 3D Printing
Researchers at Virginia Tech have taken on a big challenge: making wind turbines sustainable.
3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers
This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.
Siemens Energy Hits 3D Printing Milestone: 1000th Guide Vane for Steam Turbines Produced
A small milestone in additive manufacturing was achieved by Siemens Energy this week.
COP28: HVAC Industry Turns to 3D Printing for Sustainable Solutions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the recent COP28 climate conference and how the HVAC industry can help reach energy efficiency goals with 3D printing.
Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing 3D Printing for Cost-Efficient Innovation and Tax Incentives
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss energy-based Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives as a solutions for hospitals amid rising labor costs.
Sygnis and the Breakthrough in Ceramic 3D Printing for Energy
Sygnis has participated in a breakthrough energy project with a new ceramic 3D printing solution.
HyP3D Project: 3DCeram’s Quest for Efficient 3D Printed SOEC Cells
3DCeram is participating in a rather interesting green project to produce hydrogen.
The Wind Power Pioneer Revolutionizing Offshore Turbines in Denmark
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe Denmark to be a pioneer in extensive use of 3D printing for sustainable energy generation.
The Future of HVAC: How 3D Printing is Transforming the Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several recent 3D printed innovations in the HVAC industry.
3D Printing’s Impact on Alternative Energy Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how recent investment is stimulating increased use of 3D printing in one industry sector.
Offshore Wind Energy Boom in New York: How 3D Printing is Making a Difference
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala expect more 3D printed energy systems from GE as a result of increasing demand for electricity.
3 Ways 3D Printing Could Rescue U.S. Hydropower
Oak Ridge National Laboratory report highlights additive manufacturing applications for hydroelectric power industry.
Integrated 3D Printed Sensors with Electric Poling Additive Manufacturing
Integrated 3D printed sensors could be coming soon as the result of new research.
Siemens’ Remarkable Turnaround: Stock Market Leader & 3D Printing Pioneer in Europe
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe part of Siemen’s recent turnaround could be due to 3D print technology.
Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives: How 3D Printing Companies Can Benefit
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss new US energy incentives that might benefit 3D printing companies.
How Seurat Technologies is Changing Manufacturing with Area Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee spoke with Seurat Technologie’s CEO, James DeMuth about Area Printing.
Siemens Energy and Senvol Make Metal 3D Printing Data Available to Industry
Senvol and Siemens Energy announced an arrangement to unleash considerable know-how on metal 3D printing.
US DOE Announces US$30M in AM-Focused Funding
For the development of materials and manufacturing to lower the costs of large wind turbines.
How 3D Printing Is Helping Ukraine Rebuild Its Power Infrastructure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several companies that could use 3D printing to assist reconstruction in Ukraine.
Additive Helping Harness Geothermal Energy
Engineering a 3D printed component that can take the heat and corrosive chemicals in a geothermal well.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential use of 3D printing technology to improve the efficiency of CHP operations.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
Recycling Auto Parts and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent trends in the automotive industry.
International Glass Industry Business Planning and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent events and how they are changing glass production.
GE Split-Up: Vernova and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how GE will handle 3D printing during its corporate restructuring.
COBOD Firms Up 3D Printed Wind Turbine Strategy With GE Deal
COBOD’s wind turbine printing concept received a massive boost from a deal with GE Renewable Energy.
Siemens Energy Bets on MakerVerse for On-Demand Additive Manufacturing
What does the investment in MakerVerse’s digital platform mean for Siemens Energy?
Post-Pandemic CapEx and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how capital expenditures will increase after the pandemic and how they could benefit 3D printing.
Battery Breakthrough Could Mean Power For Complex 3D Prints
Researchers have developed an unusual method of producing a battery, one that could be integrated into 3D printers.
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relationship between cybersecurity and additive manufacturing.
voxeljet to Develop Massive 3D Printers for Wind Turbine Production
An announcement from GE Renewable energy describes a partnership with voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV to efficiently produce wind turbines.
Texas’ Power Outage, Generators And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers ways in which 3D printing can help generators keep electricity online in difficult times.
3D Printing For The Two-Way Electric Smart Grid
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider upcoming 3D printing applications in a change to the power grid.
European Companies Seek U.S. Alternative Energy Projects And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine European-driven opportunities for 3D printing in U.S. sustainable energy initiatives.
A Thousand Crazy Ideas: Bill Gates And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a trip through Bill Gates’ brain – and finds plenty of 3D printing.
A’Biden Paris And The Carbon Clock
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at upcoming US policy focus on climate change and how 3D printing plays a role.
Advanced Nuclear, 3D Printing, And R&D: Exploring The Way Forward
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the future of nuclear energy and its acceleration via 3D printing.
Geothermal To 3D Printing: You’re Grounded
Charles Goulding Jr considers how geothermal energy might come together with growth in 3D printing.
3D Printing For Pumps, Toys, And Windmills
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a link between three leading companies leaning on 3D printing.
Photocentric’s Battery Initiative
We received notice that UK-based Photocentric has launched a battery research division.
Plasmonic Seasoning Adds Color To SLS 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a way to generate colors during SLS 3D printing processes.
Another 3D Print Company Going Green
The trend continues: 3D printing companies, one by one, are transforming their activities to place less burden on the environment.
3D Printing For Generator Components
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider delve into the use of 3D printing to produce components for generators.
Strong Winds And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the coming together of 3D printing and wind power.
3D Printing And Restructuring The Oil & Gas Industry
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley examine growing opportunity for 3D printing in a restructuring oil and gas industry.
COBOD 3D Printing 200m Turbine Tower!
News from COBOD indicates they are to assist in the production of massive wind turbines by 3D printing large tower bases.
Clariant’s Zero Emission Production: The Beginning of a Trend?
Clariant’s production plant is now running on entirely green energy, making it possible for them to boast of green products. Is this a PR move, or a real trend?
Bio-Inspired Metal 3D Printing For Industry?
GE has developed a fascinating 3D printed part design that’s partly inspired by biology.
Is Metal 3D Printing Energy Efficient?
Metal 3D printing is on the rise, but a lot of questions still remain.
Additive Manufacturing is the Future of Turbomachinery
Charles Goulding and Peter Saenz of R&D Tax Savers discuss additive manufacturing in turbomachinery.
Validity through Milestones
3D printing is still proving itself as a viable production technology.
Recyclable BioPlastics Are Not Necessarily Energy Efficient
A research report puts doubt on the notion of “eco friendly” 3D printing.
3 Essential Industries Currently Incorporating 3D Technology
The past several years have seen 3D technology change from a niche specialized tool to an entirely new method of manufacturing and pivotal experimentation.
What Are the Environmental Impacts of 3D Printing?
Is 3D printing positive or negative to the environment?
Ultrafast 3D Printed SuperCapacitors Produced: Could Change Many Things
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have developed a method of 3D printing graphene electrodes that could revolutionize the way we power mobile devices.
3D Printed Solar Cells? Maybe Not
A report on Knovel proposes that solar cells could be made much more efficiently with 3D printing techniques. It seems that the cost of producing solar panels stays high as new design approaches squeeze more watts out of each square inch. One highly efficient design involves producing a solar “cube” rather than a solar… Continue reading 3D Printed Solar Cells? Maybe Not