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Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Rebuild Missing Marketplace

Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Rebuild Missing Marketplace

Times have certainly changed: Shapeways just acquired Thangs.

Xolo’s Xolography Applied to Biomedicine, Dentistry, and Optics

Xolo’s Xolography Applied to Biomedicine, Dentistry, and Optics

We had a chat with Xolo, the producers of a near-instant 3D printing system.

Modix’s Resin-Infill 3D Printing Creates Stronger, Large-Format Composite Parts

US Army Scientists 3D Print Using Ice Reinforced with Natural Fibers

US Army Scientists 3D Print Using Ice Reinforced with Natural Fibers

The goal was to find innovative ways to build military installations in remote cold regions.

Navigating Tariffs and Tech: 3D Printing’s Role in Automotive Transformation

Navigating Tariffs and Tech: 3D Printing’s Role in Automotive Transformation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing helps automakers tackle economic pressures, trade challenges, and sustainability goals while revolutionizing production and design processes.

Factorian Designs Shows How to Implement Auto-Ejection on Desktop 3D Printers

Factorian Designs Shows How to Implement Auto-Ejection on Desktop 3D Printers

The complexities of automated part ejection from a 3D printer are shown in a recent video.

Why is Markforged’s Valuation Below Nano Dimension’s $123M Offer?

Why is Markforged’s Valuation Below Nano Dimension’s $123M Offer?

There’s something happening with Markforged’s valuation that requires an explanation.

Co Print Partners with Creality to Bring Affordable Multicolor 3D Printing to Ender-3 V3 Plus

Co Print Partners with Creality to Bring Affordable Multicolor 3D Printing to Ender-3 V3 Plus

We had a chat with the folks from Co Print about their multicolor 3D print solution.

From Screen to Shelf: The Tech and Triumph Behind Moana 2’s Massive Success

From Screen to Shelf: The Tech and Triumph Behind Moana 2’s Massive Success

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Moana 2's historic box office performance, innovative merchandising, and 3D printing technologies are reshaping the entertainment and toy industries.

New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing

New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that might eliminate the layer adhesion problem, and a lot more.

PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology

PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology

PCBWay introduced a new 3D print service using PolyJet technology.

FLSUN Black Friday Sale: The Fastest Desktop 3D Printers at Incredible Prices

FLSUN Black Friday Sale: The Fastest Desktop 3D Printers at Incredible Prices

There are many Black Friday deals on this week, but those from FLSUN are of particular interest.

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Creality Launches K2 Plus Combo: High-Speed, Servo-Driven 3D Printing for Professionals

Today is the day Creality launches their long-anticipated K2 Plus Combo in their online store.

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Creality’s Biggest Black Friday Sale Ever: Massive Discounts on 3D Printers, Scanners, and More

Our friends at Creality have quite a sale taking place on Black Friday. Black Friday sees plenty of deals for all items, and desktop 3D printers are among the more popular…

3D Printing with Chitu Systems’ Rainbow Filaments – Plus a Reader Discount

3D Printing with Chitu Systems’ Rainbow Filaments – Plus a Reader Discount

One of the hidden secrets in desktop 3D printing is the use of rainbow filaments.

FLSUN’s T1 Pro Beats Competitors in Speed, Cooling, and Affordability

FLSUN’s T1 Pro Beats Competitors in Speed, Cooling, and Affordability

FLSUN has released a new and economical ultra high speed 3D printer that seems to beat its competitors.

Why PCBWay’s Injection Molding Service is the Next Step After 3D Printing Prototypes

Why PCBWay’s Injection Molding Service is the Next Step After 3D Printing Prototypes

PCBWAY is best known as a printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping service, but did you know they also provide injection molding services?

IMTS 2024: Students and Industry Leaders Connect at North America’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Show

IMTS 2024: Students and Industry Leaders Connect at North America’s Largest Manufacturing Trade Show

IMTS has concluded for 2024, but the information obtained by attendees will serve them well. The conference, held every two years, wrapped up a couple of weeks ago in Chicago at…

Convergent Manufacturing Demonstration at IMTS 2024

Convergent Manufacturing Demonstration at IMTS 2024

Brings Additive and Subtractive Technologies Together.

Research

US Army Scientists 3D Print Using Ice Reinforced with Natural Fibers

US Army Scientists 3D Print Using Ice Reinforced with Natural Fibers

The goal was to find innovative ways to build military installations in remote cold regions.

New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing

New VI3DP Method Could Eliminate Weak Layers in FFF 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing process that might eliminate the layer adhesion problem, and a lot more.

Oregon State Sees Advancements in 3D Printed Soft Motors

Oregon State Sees Advancements in 3D Printed Soft Motors

OSU College of Engineering unveils liquid crystalline elastomer structures that can crawl, fold and snap directly after printing.

From Electric Skin to Space Exploration: Ganit Goldstein’s 3D-Printed Smart Fabrics

From Electric Skin to Space Exploration: Ganit Goldstein’s 3D-Printed Smart Fabrics

I had a chat with Ganit Goldstein, who is researching advanced fabric 3D printing.

Corporate

Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Rebuild Missing Marketplace

Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Rebuild Missing Marketplace

Times have certainly changed: Shapeways just acquired Thangs.

Why is Markforged’s Valuation Below Nano Dimension’s $123M Offer?

Why is Markforged’s Valuation Below Nano Dimension’s $123M Offer?

There’s something happening with Markforged’s valuation that requires an explanation.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 15, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

3D Systems Divests Geomagic Line to Concentrate on AI-Driven 3D Printing Platforms

3D Systems Divests Geomagic Line to Concentrate on AI-Driven 3D Printing Platforms

3D Systems announced the sale of their Geomagic software line, which has some interesting implications.

Zeda Puts $20 Million Worth of 3D Printers Up for Auction on January 15th

Zeda Puts $20 Million Worth of 3D Printers Up for Auction on January 15th

Eight L-PBF systems (from Velo3D and AddUp) and one EBM system up for sale as the company scales down industrial operations.

Ideas

The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments

The Case for Proper Ingredient Labels on 3D Printing Filaments

It’s time to begin proper labeling of 3D printer filaments.

Implications of Photocentric’s JENI 3D Printing System

Implications of Photocentric’s JENI 3D Printing System

I’ve been thinking about the implications of Photocentric’s JENI system, and they could be big.

What New 3D Printer Buyers Shouldn’t Worry About: Prioritizing the Right Concerns

The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing

The Rise of a New Standard: How CoreXY and Enclosed Designs Are Shaping Desktop 3D Printing

There seems to be a new emerging standard configuration for desktop FFF 3D printers.

Services

PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology

PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology

PCBWay introduced a new 3D print service using PolyJet technology.

AMPOWER’s Annual Industry Charts Map Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Authentise Expands Threads Platform with AI-Powered Documentation and API Customization Tools

Authentise Expands Threads Platform with AI-Powered Documentation and API Customization Tools

Authentise announced two new features for their Threads platform that strongly leverage AI.

3DPrinterOS and Montclair State University Partner to Detect 3D Printed Gun Parts

3DPrinterOS and Montclair State University Partner to Detect 3D Printed Gun Parts

There’s quite an announcement from 3DPrinterOS today: they intend on automatically detecting 3D-printed gun parts.

Usage

Navigating Tariffs and Tech: 3D Printing’s Role in Automotive Transformation

Navigating Tariffs and Tech: 3D Printing’s Role in Automotive Transformation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing helps automakers tackle economic pressures, trade challenges, and sustainability goals while revolutionizing production and design processes.

From Screen to Shelf: The Tech and Triumph Behind Moana 2’s Massive Success

From Screen to Shelf: The Tech and Triumph Behind Moana 2’s Massive Success

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Moana 2's historic box office performance, innovative merchandising, and 3D printing technologies are reshaping the entertainment and toy industries.

Merging Minds and Materials: How Quikrete and Summit Plan to Reshape the Construction Industry

Merging Minds and Materials: How Quikrete and Summit Plan to Reshape the Construction Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into Quikrete's transformative acquisition of Summit Materials, exploring its impact on 3D printing, sustainability, and construction innovation.

Desenvolvimentos Recentes da Bioimpressão 3D no Brasil

Desenvolvimentos Recentes da Bioimpressão 3D no Brasil

Charles R. Goulding e Andressa Bonafe destacam os avanços revolucionários do Brasil em bioprintagem 3D, desde inovações de baixo custo até aplicações pioneiras na medicina e sustentabilidade.