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StandardAero Soars Toward IPO: Carlyle’s $10 Billion Aviation Powerhouse

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Carlyle Group’s IPO plans for StandardAero are set to reshape the aviation MRO industry in 2024.

Maximizing Efficiency in Industrial 3D Printing with Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance uses smart technology to prevent costly machine failures and minimize downtime in industrial 3D printing operations.

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.

Red Wolf Brings On-Demand 3D Printing to Retail with Bambu Lab Technology

A company is using Bambu Lab equipment to produce on-demand products at retail locations.

Top 5 Parts That Wear Out in Desktop FFF 3D Printers and How to Fix Them

Desktop FFF 3D printers don’t last forever — so what wears out?

Bambu Lab Set to Roll Out A1 3D Printer Heatbed Replacement Kits

Things have been relatively quiet at Bambu Lab since the recall controversy, but an important update was just provided by the company.

From Diagnosis to Solution: The Basic Process for Fixing a Broken Machine

If you have a 3D printer, you will know that it does break from time to time. But how should you go about fixing it?

Is 3D Printing the Future of Automotive Repair?

3D in Auto Repair Task Force issues final report on the promises and challenges of 3D-printed replacement parts.

The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.

Exploring the Advancements in 3D Printing for Auto Parts and Autobody Repair

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at the new 3D Printing Auto Repair Tasking Force what its implementation could mean for the auto part industry.

NoClogger: The Ultimate Tool for Unclogging Your 3D Printer

Have a clog in your FFF 3D printer? The NoClogger might be just what you need.

Heating Up the Future: 3D Printing’s Role in Tackling the 2023 Plumbing Parts Crisis

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing to alleviate a plumbing parts shortage.

Military Conflict: Using 3D Printing Technology to Boost Ukraine’s Armaments

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there is a key role for 3D printing in the Ukraine conflict.

Is it Worth Reviving an Old 3D Printer with DUET?

We have more thoughts on the question about the ancient F100 3D printer from earlier this week.

Indian Railways Leverage 3D Printing for Luxury Train Coaches

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent developments in usage of 3D printing by Indian railways.

Question of the Week: ideaPrinter F100?

This week’s question relates to a rather old 3D printer, the ideaPrinter F100.

Collins Aerospace Leverages 3D Printing to Increase Efficiency of Monroe MRO Facility

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a recent expansion of 3D printing capacity by Collins Aerospace.

Phrozen Announces “Light Putty”

Phrozen announced a unique product for resin 3D printing: light curing putty.

MakePrintable Shuts Down!

An unexpected announcement from MakePrintable indicates the service is shutting down.

The Use of 3D Printing for Repair: an AM Coalition Webinar

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in use of 3D print technology for repair activities.

Broken Coffee Machines Saved by 3D Printing

Sometimes it makes sense to use 3D printing to repair machines.

Question of the Week: 3D Printing A Skeleton Model

This week’s question relates to a very unusual 3D printing requirement.

Repairable Design and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could aid consumer repair activities.

Design of the Week: AirPod Repair and Upgrade

This week’s selection is a custom AirPod repair and upgrade by Ken Pillonel of the “Exploring the Simulation” YouTube channel.

Common 3D Printing Issue Finally Diagnosed

In an epic feat of diagnosis, Stefan Hermann has determined what can cause a very common 3D printing issue.

Book of the Week: How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic

This week’s selection is “How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic” by Michael Geier.

President Biden, Right to Repair, and 3D Printing

Competition. From natural selection to business, competition has always been a part of life.

What Happens When People Make Their Own Spare Parts?

In the near future, there may be complications for companies as increasing numbers of home-built spare parts are produced.

3D Printing For Bus Transportation Critical Repair Parts

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the spread of 3D printing parts for buses and other public transportation.

Oshkosh Awarded U.S. Postal Deal Over Workhorse Group

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider where 3D printing may fit into the latest plan for USPS trucks.

3D Printing For Piping

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider timely 3D printing applications that could help repair damaged piping.

Watch As This Artist Fills Broken Wall Structures With A 3D Filament Pen

One of the biggest strengths of an artist is being able to see the world in a different light and to bring their vision into reality.

Million Dollar Air Force Contract Will Repair Parts With 3D Printing

Additive manufacturing company Optomec was awarded a $1 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to repair engine turbine parts.

Creality Takes The High Road On A Technical Issue

Creality smartly announced a potentially dangerous issue with their latest desktop 3D printer, the CR-6 SE.

DED 3D Printing For 10 Million Turbine Blade Repairs

If real-world usage serves as a proof point, Optomec has just shared 10 million proof points in support of the validity of metal additive manufacturing.

Thoughts From A Professional 3D Printer Maintenance Manager

We caught up with a professional 3D printer maintenance manager to understand his thoughts on repairing several types of 3D printers in a busy fabrication lab.

Do You Know About Netfabb Online Service?

Did you know Autodesk offers a free STL model repair service through an online web page? We show the details on how to use it.

Using VR In 3D Printing

Aurora Labs has been experimenting with using VR for working with their metal 3D printer. We speculate on how this could work.

Toy Rescue To Save Toys, Money and The Environment With 3D Printing

Toy Rescue is a new initiative that proposes to supply 3D models of commonly broken toy parts to the public for 3D printing.

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3D Printing Aerospace Parts with Blockchain

It’s now possible to 3D print spare parts on demand for aircraft in flight using blockchain technology.

Stratasys To Collaborate With Jay Leno

Jay Leno partners with Stratasys to enable a digital inventory and 3D printing approach to maintain his vast collection of vintage automobiles.

The Powerful Delta 3D Printers Of Innovatica

Innovatica displayed a pair of powerful high-temperature delta 3D printers for industry that sport a number of very interesting features such as a vacuum plate system.

3D Printer Maintenance Schedule: Do You Have One?

Do you know how to maintain your 3D printer?

3D Print Learning Series: Maintenance

This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D printer maintenance.

3D Printing Saves The Day – In A Way You’d Never Think Of

Reddit user Toolaa describes an amazing approach to save a great deal of money by 3D printing.

Question of the Week: Who Fixes My 3D Printer?

This week’s question relates to the inevitable question, “who fixes my broken 3D printer?”

Optomec Acquires Huffman

Additive manufacturing mainstay Optomec has acquired Huffman.

3D Printed Spare Parts Will Require Design Forethought

I’m reading a piece by Joe Iles discussing recent explorations by industry on the notion of 3D printed spare parts.

Future Possibilities for 3D Printed Repairs

A reader comment got me thinking about the future of 3D printed repairs.

Towards Self-Repairing 3D Prints?

New research from MIT shows a potential approach for producing self-repairing 3D prints.

More On 3D Printed Repairs

Our earlier post on the feasibility of performing self-repairs with 3D printing generated some feedback.

Fixing Toys With 3D Printing: Not For Everyone

Robert Maldonado undertook a challenging job to repair a broken toy using 3D printing and CAD, illustrating how challenging it can be.

MakePrintable’s Strategic Moves

MakePrintable has leaked two interesting strategic changes to their 3D model repair business.

Some Form 1+ Users Not Happy

The now-unsupported Form 1+ 3D printer still has many fans, but some are quite unhappy.

The Clean Evolution of Netfabb

I took a look at Autodesk’s latest Netfabb offering and reflected on how it’s changed over the years.

Emendo Cloud Now Available

What happens after testing? Products go live!

MakePrintable Now Automatable

MakePrintable has introduced an interesting workflow system.

Hands on with the Retouch3D

The Retouch3D is an inexpensive finishing tool that’s specifically designed for 3D printing.

Microsoft’s Online 3D Model Repair Tool

I have no idea how I missed this, but there is another free method for repairing broken 3D models.

A 3D Model Repair Tool? Trying Out CUR3D

We’ve just done a quick test of a new 3D model repair tool, CUR3D Maker Edition.

MakePrintable Takes a Bite Out of Everyone’s 3D Printing Workflow

MakePrintable announced an interesting integration with Cura that should make life much easier for many 3D printer operators.

A Mammoth Change at MakePrintable

We haven’t written about MakePrintable for a while, but today is a good today to do so.

MakePrintable Launches!

Cloud-based 3D model repair service MakePrintable launched version 1.0 today.

A Combination of Tools to Fix BAD STL 3D Print Files

Have you ever had a “bad” STL file? I certainly have. Fixing them is often a tricky business.

3D Hubs’ Transformation Continues

Community 3D printing network 3D Hubs continues to transform into an industrial-style service with an announcement they’ve acquired a 3D model repair service.

Netfabb Basic: Lost, Then Found!

A while ago we posted a short piece wondering what the heck happened to the very popular Netfabb Basic software. Now, there’s an answer. A few actually.

The New Emendo is 10X Faster

Emendo, a STL file repair utility from Avante Technology, boasts a dramatic processing speed up of ten times over the previous version.

Supercharge Your STL 3D Models With Cyborg3D

While designers spend considerable time in CAD software tweaking their 3D models, did you know it’s also possible to optimize STL 3D models, too.

Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?

A curious new plastic can heal itself in water, but could this be used in a 3D printer? Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania examined squid teeth, which have a very unusual property: they can heal themselves, even when submerged in water. Here’s the interesting part: the researchers were able to determine which genes controlled… Continue reading Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?