Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
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Fortify CEO Shares A Look Into The Future Of Composites 3D Printing
We caught up with Fortify CEO Josh Martin for a chat about high-strength composite-based 3D printing.
106,000 3D Printed Faces
LAIKA 3D printed 106,000 faces for Missing Link.
3D Printing Provides the Missing Link to “Missing Link”
LAIKA Studios opened its doors for a look into the making of Missing Link.
‘Frontiers of Design’ Short Film Explores What’s to Come in Product Design
In today’s sea of design, only a select few are truly capable of standing out as thought leaders and changing how we perceive the modern world around us.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the company’s celebration of a diverse workforce.
Agile Partnerships for an Agile Industry
A recent partnership announcement shows how the business of 3D printing can be as fast-moving as the technology.
The Development of Multi-Metal 3D Printing
Aerosint and Aconity are collaborating toward a multi-metal future for 3D printing.
The NEO800: Industrial SLA By Engineers, For Engineers
The large-format industrial NEO800 SLA system is built from experience.
3D Printing Capacity Rising With Demand
How do we know there’s real-world demand for 3D printing? Installations.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part Two
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part One
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
The Method of User-First 3D Printing
The hype of 3D printing focused on the vision; now it’s time to focus on the user and the product.
Race Cars and 3D Printers: A Love Story
Mac and cheese. Lucy and Ethel. Penn and Teller. Racing and 3D printing. Sometimes it’s just a good pairing.
A Ride with BigRep
Sometimes getting hands-on with a company means riding a bike around an exhibit floor.
Mechanical Engineering and 3D Printed Roller Coasters
Even when 3D printing is fun and games, there’s a lot of engineering behind it.
The Strategy of Strategic 3D Printing Investment
Dassault Systemés has invested in Rize, and the implications are intriguing.
Out-of-This-World 3D Printing for the Silver Screen
We get a look inside First Man’s use of 3D printing.
Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs
Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.
Melissa Ng Throws Down the (3D Printed) Design Gauntlet
Melissa Ng’s stunning Phoenix Gauntlets are inspired by 15th century armor and brought to new fashionable life with 3D printed jacket molds.
Fortify Fortifies Composite 3D Printing
Boston-based Fortify has announced a $2.5 million strategic funding round set to advance its Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) process for strong 3D printing.
The Strength of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Navigating the learning curve of high-temperature 3D printing is less daunting with the experts.
A Look Ahead in 3D Printing with Gartner’s Pete Basiliere
We caught up with Pete Basiliere, Research Vice President, Additive Manufacturing at Gartner for a look at predictions in 3D printing and 4D printing in 2019.
Extrusion-Based 3D Printing at a Crossroads
Hobbyist or professional? Extrusion-based 3D printing is at a crossroads.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part Two
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part One
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
TRIDITIVE’s Fully Automated 3D Printing System
Automation is coming to 3D printing, and a new system is designed with productivity in mind.
Siemens Execs: “We’re Here to Deliver on the Promise of Additive Manufacturing”
Following a tour of the new additive manufacturing facility at Materials Solutions, a Siemens business, I sat down for a chat with company executives.
The Method Behind the Method
Continuing a chat with MakerBot’s CEO and VP of Engineering, we turn to more particulars on the new Method 3D printer.
MakerBot Unveils Its New 3D Printer: Meet the Method
MakerBot has just unveiled the Method, a ‘performance’ 3D printer set to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing.
Authenticity, Traceability, and Supply Chain Integrity
Digital supply chains and digital manufacturing solutions are on the rise — and real success will depend on intellectual property management.
ADAPT to Define the Times: A Chat with MIT on the Future of Additive Manufacturing
A new industry-facing consortium is focused on a collaborative approach to invent the future of additive manufacturing.
3D Printing and the Playful Path to New Ideas
Lumi Industries and Robotfactory remind us that the maker spirit endures in 3D printing even as the technology industrializes.
XponentialWorks and the Collaborative Road to Upgrading Additive Manufacturing
The companies in the XponentialWorks portfolio are looking to enhance performance in generative design and additive manufacturing.
AMFG’s “Name Is Our Vision”: Autonomous Manufacturing
AMFG is so focused on easing the way toward autonomous manufacturing that they named the company for it.
Ultimaker Continues to Open Up 3D Printing
From hobby to profession, from toy to tool, 3D printing is growing up — and Dutch desktop 3D printer mainstay Ultimaker is not only watching that growth, but helping to drive it.
SABIC’s Focus on Expanding Applications for 3D Printing Materials
Global chemistry giant SABIC shares a look into its strategic focus in 3D printing.
Desktop Metal: Bigger, Better, Faster
Desktop Metal is taking advantage of its technology to go bigger, better, and faster for production 3D printing.
Solvay’s Expanding Portfolio Highlights Market Need for High-Performance 3D Printing Materials
Global advanced materials and specialty chemicals company Solvay is increasing its focus on 3D printing with new introductions and much more in the works.
10 Million Colors and an Industrial Mindset
Mimaki sees a bright, and brightly colored, future for industrial 3D printing.
ASTM and Innovative Standards Development for Additive Manufacturing
I recently sat down with ASTM International’s Mohsen Seifi, PhD, Director of Global Additive Manufacturing Programs.
MELD Manufacturing Brings Solid-State Versatility to Metal Additive Manufacturing
MELD Manufacturing launched earlier this year; we caught up with the CEO for a look into what sets this process apart.
3D Alliances Brings Channels Together
3D printing industry veteran Gil Lavi shares the story of his latest endeavor.
Aurora Labs Aims High with High-Speed Metal 3D Printing
There’s ambition, and then there’s Aurora Labs’ intent to 3D print 1000kg of metal per day.
DSM Adds Umbrella of Sustainability to Additive Manufacturing
DSM updates its additive manufacturing vision with new materials and solid strategies.
GE Additive: What Does Industrialization Truly Mean?
Additive manufacturing is industrializing, but what does that mean?
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
Is One-Click 3D Printing Possible?
We had a chat with a company that hopes to bring the concept of “one-click printing” to the world.
DyeMansion’s Way Ahead is Smooth with VaporFuse Surfacing
The future is bright — and brightly colored — for post-processing 3D prints.
Stratasys Answers and Raises Questions
Stratasys had a lot to show at formnext 2018 as company execs answered a lot of questions — and raised even more.
The Pace of Innovation
When is the right time to introduce an innovative solution?
IP, Law Enforcement, and 3D Printing: Interview with John Hornick
Understanding the capabilities and legalities of 3D printing is a complex undertaking: lawyer John F. Hornick weighs in on today’s realities.
The Practical Applications of 3D Printing in a Fabrication Lab
Jeff Stobbe is the Maintenance Manager for North America’s largest fabrication and rapid prototyping facility.
Beyond the Bubble with Nano Dimension
Nano Dimension’s CEO invited me to drop by HQ for a look inside nanotechnology and electronics 3D printing.
AM Center as Evolution: A Chat with XJet
The morning after XJet’s grand opening for the new Additive Manufacturing Center in Rehovot, Israel, I sat down with CBO Dror Danai to discuss the significance of the move.
A Grand Grand Opening for XJet
Israel-based XJet has opened a $10 million Additive Manufacturing Center, billed as the world’s largest for 3D printing of metals and ceramics.
The Impact of Thermoplastic 3D Printing in Production: Stratasys Interview Part II
It’s an interesting time for 3D printing as the technology moves toward production.
Stratasys Looking to Lead the Way in 3D Printing for Production: Interview Part I
Stratasys looks toward a future in production, building upon its unique history with 3D printing.
3D Printing as a Sea Change Technology: A Conversation with DNV GL
DNV GL is working to entrench the technologies of Industry 4.0 to the maritime and oil & gas sectors.
LEO Lane CEO Discusses Quantity and Quality Control for Digital Inventory
Digital inventory is rapidly enabling more agile solutions for the global supply chain; at the same time, it creates additional concerns.
The Terminology of Technology
3D printing / additive manufacturing / rapid prototyping — what’s the difference?
Nicole Clement – “Rapid Prototyping Is Clearly Still The Core Application Of 3D Printing”
Nicole Clement is Vice President of Global Marketing and Demand Generation for 3D Systems.
BigRep Continues to Make Big Plans
We caught up with BigRep recently on a busy 2018.
Process, Procedure, Additive Manufacturing and Veterans: Interview with Rapid Application Group
Rapid Application Group exemplifies the localization and democratization that 3D printing so often touts as a benefit.
EOS CEO: It’s About Developing the Industry
For EOS, the focus is on industry as 3D printing moves beyond the niche.
3DEO Disrupts Metal 3D Printing
An interview with 3DEO’s Matt Sand.
3D Systems Advances Additive Opportunities in Manufacturing
3D Systems’ latest major partnership brings a new hybrid machine and a statement about the place of additive in the manufacturing workflow.
A Chat with HP’s Global Head of 3D Metals
I sat down with HP’s new Global Head of 3D Metals, Dr. Tim Weber, to discuss Metal Jet 3D printing.
Manufacturing Competition in Additive Manufacturing
Competition is heating up in additive manufacturing; how does that make you feel?
Rize Rises on the Strength of Its Team
I spoke recently Rize’s Vice President of Product, Kishore Boyalakuntla, about the disruptive nature of additive manufacturing and what Rize brings to the market.
$19M Investment the Next Building Block in Evolve’s Evolution
Evolve Additive Solutions is evolving with a significant equity investment round: company execs fill us in on the implications.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metal’s Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
Application-Specific 3D Printing ‘Takes the Work Out of Workflow’: Interview with Structo
Structo focuses on taking the work out of the workflow, company Co-Founder and CEO Huub Van Esbroeck tells us.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
“Performance is the biggest enhancement we have done”: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
MatterHackers, 3D Printing, and the Road to Making Anything
Dave Gaylord, MatterHackers Sr. Director of Product, shares a look at the busy company’s take on the 3D printing industry.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasys’ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
Pawsthetics Lends a Helping (3D Printed) Paw
We catch up with Pawsthetics for a look at 3D printing as it helps the animal population.
Metal 3D Printing Rises in Production: An Interview with Protolabs
As 3D printing, particularly metal, advances toward production, service providers are taking notice: an interview with Protolabs.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 2
As 3D printing continues to make its way into classrooms around the world, we caught up with award-winning teacher Philip Cotton, founder of learnbylayers.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 1
3D printing curricula from learnbylayers are being taught around the world: an interview with founder Philip Cotton.
The Legalities of 3D Printing
As 3D printing continues to see adoption in industry, legal implications must be kept in mind: we speak to Elizabeth (Beth) D. Ferrill of IP law firm Finnegan.
Lumecluster, Marvel, and Marvelous Technology
Melissa Ng shares her story of process and product in part two of our interview.
Lumecluster: Behind the 3D Printed Mask with Melissa Ng
Melissa Ng’s work with Lumecluster is nothing short of inspiring.
DigiFabster, Industry 4.0, and a Supported Future of Business and Technology
The trend toward 3D printing for production is easily observable – but we must not overlook the entire process necessary to take additive into manufacturing.
Bioprinting with Allevi: Tools to Empower Scientists
While bioprinting for many years seemed a far-flung bit of science fiction, companies like Allevi are seeing the 3D printing of live cells as a reality today.
Thor3D Announces Its First CEO: Interview with Anna Zevelyov
Thor3D is well known for its many 3D scanners; what is less well known is that the company did not previously have a CEO. That changes today.
Innovation is Sweet with Janne Kyttanen
Prolific designer Janne Kyttanen offers insights into 3D printing, popsicles, and adding real value to industry.
3Dkanjers Teaches Students and Teachers to Think Differently with 3D Printing
Over the last five years, 3Dkanjers has brought 3D printing into more than 500 primary schools in the Netherlands.
Youbionic’s Vision for a More Bionic Future
Four years ago, Federico Ciccarese founded Youbionic; we’ve caught up with him about the latest updates in their use of technology to augment human capabilities.
Siemens’ Long History in 3D Printing and the Additive Future Ahead
Siemens is a global giant in industry, and demonstrates a long history with additive manufacturing; in this interview, we learn more about this rich history and a look at what’s to come.
Affordable Prosthetic Care with LifeNabled
I caught up with W. Brent Wright of LifeNabled to learn more about one team’s mission to broaden access to prosthetics and orthotics via 3D printing.
Maximizing 3D Printing Productivity: A Software Perspective
In part two of my interview with Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise Stefaan Motte, we explore recent and upcoming releases geared toward the next stage of 3D printing.
3 Decades of 3D Printing in 3 Stages
I caught up this week with Stefaan Motte, Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise, to discuss three decades of 3D printing in three stages.
Multi-Tool, Not Multi-Toy: A Conversation with ZMorph’s CEO
I recently caught up with ZMorph’s new CEO for a discussion about multi-tool fabrication on the desktop.