A new post-processing option is adding vibrant color capabilities to 3D printed parts made with HP’s MJF technology.
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3Diligent CEO: “It’s A Wild Time To Be Introducing Products”
3Diligent has announced updates to its Industry 4.0 software and services; the CEO fills us in on what these mean for procurement and manufacturing shops.
Haute Fabrication’s Virtual 3D Printing Factory
Haute Fabrication has a very interesting take on automating metal 3D printing using robotics and virtual reality.
SLM Solutions Continues To Reconfigure, Focus On The US Market
SLM Solutions is only looking ahead with internal restructuring and an upcoming metal 3D printing machine release.
Rapid-Fire Wrapup: The 3D Printing Community Is Thriving
Yesterday, Fabbaloo held our Rapid-Fire Interview Day, through which we spoke with three dozen 3D printing industry participants.
Join Fabbaloo This Thursday For Rapid-Fire 3D Printing Interviews And Virtual Networking
Fabbaloo’s Rapid-Fire Interview Day is coming up this Thursday, 23 April!
Fabbaloo: Rapid-Fire Interview Day
Fabbaloo will be hosting a day of virtual interviews to touch base directly with 3D printing companies and catch up on their latest.
3D Printing And Communication In The Time Of COVID-19
We’re talking often these days about the place of 3D printing in addressing the pandemic, but there are more nuances for the industry beyond manufacturing.
A Further Look: 3D Printing In Italy During The Pandemic
Italy has been hard-hit in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, and new ways of life are leading to new approaches to business for 3D printing.
What Continuous Kinetic Mixing Means For High-Strength 3D Printing
Fortify recently introduced its new Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) module; now, the company’s CEO fills us in on its importance and on plans for the future.
What Does A 3D Printing Company In A Virus Outbreak Do? We Found Out
What does a 3D printing company do in the midst of a major virus outbreak? We spoke with one company that’s at the heart of the crisis.
Next-Generation Full-Color, Multi-Material PolyJet 3D Printing With The New Stratasys J850 3D Printer
Stratasys’ new J850 3D printer is the next generation for full-color PolyJet 3D printing.
Making 3D Printing Opportunities For Girls With MakerGirl
We speak with MakerGirl’s Executive Director, Mary Hadley, about the importance of early access to 3D printing.
Exclusive Interview: Aleph Objects Founder On The Future For LulzBot
We speak with Aleph Objects Founder and Owner Jeff Moe for an update on what the future looks like for LulzBot 3D printing.
Inside Aleph Objects: After The LulzBot Layoffs
What’s happening at Aleph Objects following massive staff reductions and operational “streamlining”? We talk to those inside.
CEL-Robox Makes A Huge, And We Mean Huge, Pivot
CEL-Robox pivots into a new venture, Q5D, that produces 5-axis electrical 3D printing for industry.
The End Of LulzBot (?)
Is this the end of Aleph Objects as we’ve known it? Yes and no.
Validating Digital Anatomy: Inside Stratasys’ Strategy
Stratasys is proving out a strategy of application-based 3D printing.
Stratasys Debuts Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Portfolio: New J750 3D Printer, Materials, Software
Stratasys is unveiling a new Digital Anatomy portfolio to offer targeted functionality in healthcare 3D printing.
Kora’s Powerful SC-01 3D Printer Safety Enclosure
Need a safety enclosure for your 3D printer? Don’t even know why? Find out more with our look at the Kora SC-01 Safety Cabinet.
An Update On XACT Metal, The “Accessible” 3D Printing Alternative
XACT Metal’s low-cost, accessible 3D printer has become popular in a very specific market. We spoke to CEO Juan Mario Gomez to find out which one.
An Ecosystem For Medical 3D Printing: Inside Kumovis
We recently caught up with Munich-based Kumovis for a conversation in medical 3D printing for production.
A New Recycled Filament Option: RE PET 3D
Is 3D printer filament made from recycled material financially viable? Czech company RE PET 3D hopes to prove so, with their 100% recycled 3D printer filament products.
Ultimaker Is Winning. We Found Their Black Magic
How does Ultimaker make so many 3D printer sales? We had a chat with them and found out their secret sales approach, and it’s very different.
The Significance Of UL GREENGUARD 2904 Certification In 3D Printing
Today Rize announces the first UL GREENGUARD 2904 Certified 3D printer and materials; what does this mean for the 3D printing industry?
Rize Announces First UL GREENGUARD Certification: CEO Interview
3D printer emissions are in focus again today, but with a progress update: the first GREENGUARD-certified 3D printer has been announced.
Stratasys’ Digital Inventory Strategy Is Hard, But They’re Making Progress
Stratasys is working on a fascinating transition to a digital inventory provider. See their experiments with rail car suppliers to understand how it works.
TRACE: Traceability In 3D Printing
As 3D printing continues to industrialize, quality management and traceability are increasingly in focus — and that’s just what TRACE software offers.
Production-Ready 3D Printing With 3D Systems’ Newest Figure 4 Materials
The latest materials for 3D Systems’ Figure 4 system highlight one very important thing for 3D printing: it’s ready for production.
Interview: The Blueprints Of Blueprint
We talk with Kunal Mehta, Head of Consulting at Blueprint, for a look into operations in a 3D printing consultancy.
A Deeper Look At The MakerBot Method X
Does the MakerBot Method X 3D printer really work? We examined several large ABS 3D prints and were very surprised.
One On One With Standard Cyborg’s CEO
What is Standard Cyborg all about? We talked to Co-Founder and CEO Jeff Huber to learn more about the 3D vision and scanning startup.
An Interview With John Hartner, The New CEO of ExOne
Charles Goulding and Steve Kelly of R&D Tax Savers interview ExOne CEO John Hartner for a discussion on industrial 3D printing.
SOLIDWORKS 2020 Debuts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the annual update of SOLIDWORKS is out.
Blueprint Encourages Companies To “Think Additively”
How do businesses that might benefit from additive manufacturing actually start to reach toward those benefits?
Executive Interview: Stratasys Direct CEO Kent Firestone, Part Two
We chat with the CEO of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing about the rise of 3D printing for production, service bureau adoption, and the outlook for additive manufacturing.
Executive Interview: Stratasys Direct CEO Kent Firestone, Part One
We chat with the CEO of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing about the rise of 3D printing for production, service bureau adoption, and the outlook for additive manufacturing.
BASF Speaks: 3D Printing Innovation, Collaboration, & Lawsuit
3D printing is a dynamic, growing industry. Materials giant BASF knows this well, having spent years strategizing its entry into and participation in additive manufacturing.
How To Save Your $25K Metal 3D Print From Failure
What happens when an expensive metal 3D print fails and no one is around? The Polysense Solutions sensor will detect and alert additive manufacturing operators in real time.
Exclusive Interview: Essentium CEO On Innovation, Challenges — Part 2
In the second part of our interview, Essentium CEO and Co-Founder Blake Teipel, PhD, provides perspective on challenges currently facing the company.
Exclusive Interview: Essentium CEO On Innovation, Future Of Industrial-Scale Manufacturing — Part 1
It’s been a tumultuous time for Texas-based Essentium lately; we catch up with the CEO for an exclusive chat about the state of things.
Inside Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Aerospace & Traceability
We visited Stratasys Direct Manufacturing in Texas for an inside look into operations including aerospace-qualiifed 3D printing.
More Details On MyMiniFactory’s Transformation, Or Is It Evolution?
What’s really going on at MyMiniFactory? We found out by speaking directly to their new CEO, Chengxi Wang, to find out their true strategy.
Janne Kyttanen Explains How Design Is Fundamentally Changing
Veteran 3D designer and artist Janne Kyttanen argues that no one really “owns” a 3D design file, including the designer. This interview explores his stance.
Matters At ParaMatters
Generative design is advancing toward more automated design solutions for additive manufacturing. ParaMatters’ CTO provides a look into what’s new with CogniCAD’s cloud-based generative design software.
The 3D Future Of Healthcare Isn’t Only 3D Printing: A Conversation In Holography
3D technologies including 3D printing and holography are having a major impact on the future of healthcare. International collaborations point to a very three-dimensional future of medical care.
SLM Solutions’ Operations Updates
I recently visited SLM Solutions North America, and during that visit learned more about how the company has been updating its operations and strategies.
Aerospace 3D Printing Today And Tomorrow
When it comes to 3D printing in the aerospace industry, where are we now, in 2019? And where are we going?
Aerospace 3D Printing: The Process Of Adoption
An interview with Stratasys’ VP of Aerospace sheds light on the process of adopting 3D printing in the aerospace industry.
3D Printing Ceramics Without Binders
Aerosint is taking steps to make ceramic 3D printing more robust with a binder-free powder bed process.
The Manufacturing Methods Of MakerBot’s METHOD X 3D Printer
Yesterday, MakerBot introduced its new METHOD X manufacturing-focused 3D printer; we have more insights from company executives on its design and applications.
MakerBot Introduces Manufacturing-Focused METHOD X 3D Printer
A few months after introducing its professionally-focused METHOD 3D printer, MakerBot is announcing an advanced update: the manufacturing-focused METHOD X.
3D Printing Channel And Industry Progress With 3D Alliances
It’s been the better part of a year since 3D Alliances launched to bring channels together in 3D printing; we catch up with Founder and CEO Gil Lavi on progress since.
A Closer Look At Aerospace 3D Printing: Stratasys And Boom Supersonic
An interview with Stratasys’ VP of Manufacturing Solutions offers an insider’s look at the progress of 3D printing in the aerospace industry, with focus on Boom Supersonic’s development of a Mach-2.2 aircraft.
Large-Sized Chocolate 3D Printing
Want a 3D printed chocolate tower? La MIAM Factory has a chocolate 3D printing service that can 3D print tall chocolate objects, and they’re quite tasty.
The Original In SLM 3D Printing: Inside SLM Solutions
We visited SLM Solutions North America for a look inside the original SLM metal 3D printing systems and a discussion of their approach to the market.
What’s Next For Nexa3D
Nexa3D is taking its high-speed SLA 3D printers to market, ramping up production and expanding floor space. We have a look inside operations straight from Ventura, CA.
HP’s President Of 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing On Strategy, Sustainability, Partnerships
HP’s focus on sustainability and collaboration in 3D printing and digital manufacturing goes to the top.
Experiencing XponentialWorks
XponentialWorks is an investment, advisory, and development company for advanced technologies including 3D printing: an exclusive inside look at operations.
LEO Lane: Consistency And Security For The Full 3D Printing Workflow
3D printing is about more than printing; a chat with LEO Lane illuminates more in end-to-end workflow opportunity.
E3D-Online’s Origin Story
We had a chat with E3D-Online co-founder Sanjay Mortimer to find out more about the company.
BigRep’s Next Big Plans
We caught up recently with BigRep for more on their next steps in development.
Figure 4 In Action
3D Systems’ Figure 4 system is up and running at Rapid Application Group.
3D Printed Magnetic Metamaterial Boosts MRI Scanners
Researchers at Boston University have developed a powerful new application of 3D printed metamaterials.
Optomec Eyes Opportunity
We recently caught up with Optomec for a chat about opportunities in the 3D printing industry.
Maturing Conversations In Desktop 3D Printing: Materials And Applications
A conversation with MatterHackers points to a maturing digital fabrication environment.
One To Watch: Essentium
Are you paying attention to Essentium? You should be.
Impossible Objects’ New Machine, Materials Partnership, Funding
Impossible Objects has been busy with growing interest in its composite based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process.
XJet CEO: Metal And Ceramic 3D Printing Applications Come From The Customers
XJet’s CEO shares a look into operations and applications in metal and ceramic 3D printing.
3DEO Reaches Surface Finishing Milestone
We caught up with 3DEO last week and discovered they have reached a significant milestone.
A Chat With EOS: The Integra P 400
EOS’ North America-focused Integra P 400 system continues toward commercialization.
Not Your Average MakerBot
We had a long chat with MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen about the current state of the company and its products.
DuPont Brings Blockbuster Plastics To 3D Printing
DuPont has introduced eight new high-performance 3D printing materials.
Roboze To Expand US Market Presence
Roboze is focusing on the US market.
Can 3D Print Services Serve Global Markets? Yes!
After an interesting discussion with Objectify, my thoughts on 3D print service regionality have changed.
Materialise Strategizes Collaborations
Saying “Materialise focuses on collaboration” is a bit like saying “rain is wet” these days, but the prolific company continues its deluge of co-creation announcements.
3D Business Mergers Point To What Makes Sense For Industry
The 3D Printing Store and Accucode 3D have merged, and it makes sense — for more than just these companies.
OpenAdditive Looks To Meet More Needs In Metal 3D Printing
OpenAdditive is a young business focused on “the market segments left behind” with other metal additive manufacturing solutions.
Nano Dimension Increases Application Footprint
Space, defense, smart homes: Nano Dimension is expanding the reach of 3D printed electronics.
AddiFab Intrigues With 3D Printing Freedom For Injection Molding
“It’s kind of basic,” says AddiFab Inc. CEO Carsten Jarfelt, “we combine the freedom of 3D printing with the known, credible, repeatable benefits of injection molding.”
Inside ACEO’s Silicone 3D Printing Lab
A look inside ACEO’s US 3D printing operations proved illuminating.
Metal 3D Printing And MIM: Deeper With Desktop Metal And Indo-MIM
We talked with executives from Desktop Metal and new partner Indo-MIM to dig deeper into metal on demand.
The Startling Magnetic 3D Print Technology From Fortify
A startup is using magnetic fields to 3D print extremely strong objects.
WarpSPEE3D Metal 3D Printing
Supersonic SPEE3D is going bigger with its unique metal 3D printing offerings.
Markforged Forges On With Blacksmith AI
Greg Mark, CEO of Markforged, tells us it’s “definitely the most exciting thing we’ve announced” as the company introduces its foray into artificial intelligence.
RAPID + TCT 2019 Is A Wrap
RAPID + TCT 2019 was a busy week in 3D printing, with plenty to see and a lot to learn.
Teton to Debut with Intelligent Slicing Automation
A new startup is reimagining slicing in additive manufacturing.
Terry Wohlers On The 2019 Wohlers Report
The 24th annual Wohlers Report is available now; Terry Wohlers shares a look at the findings.
30 Years In 3D Printing: A Chat With EOS
This week, EOS celebrates its 30th anniversary. EOS North America President Glynn Fletcher offers a look into operations and a look ahead in industry.
Inside The Technologies Of The Technology House
I visited contract manufacturer The Technology House for a look inside production operations.
DSM Advances in SLA, SLS, Sustainability
DSM continues to look ahead in 3D printing with a new partnership, new SLS powder, and commitment to sustainable industry.
Stratasys Introduces Two New 3D Printers, Including First SLA
Stratasys is unveiling two new 3D printers today, stepping deeper into FDM and introducing its first commercial SLA machine.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
Girls 3D Print Club Encourages Hands-On 3D Printing
A Girls 3D Print Club in Cincinnati, Ohio helps highlight STEM opportunities for students.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part Two
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.