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Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

Rapid Fusion Aims to Expand UK Additive Manufacturing with New Large-Format 3D printer

Based on a custom control system and Kuka robotic arm, Apollo system retails for £250,000.

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.

New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics

A rather unusual metal 3D printer has been announced by Rosotics, the Halo.

Orbital Composites’ Robotic 3D Printers: From Small to Infinitely Scalable Solutions

Orbital Composites offers an impressive range of large format robotic 3D printers.

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how the FDA clearance of Intuitive Surgical’s new DaVinci system is set to revolutionize soft tissue robotic surgery.

Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities

Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?

AI Build Releases Upgraded AM Software

AI Build has a new software release.

Photocentric Unveils JENI: A High-Speed Modular Resin 3D Printing System for Production

Photocentric announced a new production resin 3D printing system called “JENI”.

Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints

There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.

Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints

Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.

Noztek’s Large-Format Conveyor Build Plate for Continuous 3D Printing

UK-based Noztek announced they’re developing a large-format conveyor-powered build plate for 3D printing.

ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.

CMS Kreator Takes Hybrid LFAM to New Speeds

Developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IWU, the CMS Kreator can now deposit up to 100 kg of material per hour.

Monumental Revolutionizes Construction with Brick-Laying ‘3D Printer’ Technology

A company’s new construction device makes me wonder how we should define a 3D printer.

Cost-Advantage Metal 3D Printing: METALWORM’s Additive Manufacturing Systems

METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.

Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine

Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.

Transforming Big Ideas into Reality with ENLARG3D’s Advanced 3D Printing Solutions

ENLARG3D hopes to print many big things for those with big ideas.

MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing

MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.

Exploring CEAD’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Printing

I had an interesting visit with CEAD to learn about their massive robotic 3D printing system.

The FLOCKS Wobot: A Step Towards Greener Future with 3D Printed Wool Applications

The FLOCKS Wobot is a wool 3D printer.

Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms

We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.

Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot

This week’s selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.

Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell

Meltio announced an interesting product that should make it easier to use their DED 3D printing technology.

Introducing Meltio Space: The Slicing Software Powering Meltio’s Robotic Metal 3D Printing

Meltio has released a unique slicing system for its 3D printer.

MX3D Introduces Enormous Robotic 3D Metal Printing Machine

MX3D announced today a new large robotic system for 3D printing metal parts.

BASF’s CARA and UC San Diego 3D Print Monolithic Soft Robotic Devices

Using a FFF 3D printer embedded with fluidic control circuits, and UltraFuse TPU.

Efficiency Revolution: HP’s Proposed Robotic Assist Solution for MJF Production

HP seems to be developing a robotic assist solution for their MJF 3D printing systems.

Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem

We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.

ADAXIS: Transforming Standard Industrial Robots into 3D Printers

ADAXIS is going to make every robot a 3D printer.

Design of the Week: RoyBot, a Robot Painter

This week’s selection is the amazing RoyBot robot painter by YouTuber Nerdtronic.

LFAM: Putting The ‘super’ in Superyacht

How Italy’s Caracol is helping to spearhead the LFAM transformation of the marine industry.

Could Faster 3D Printers Spell the End of the Bedslinger?

Could the Bedslinger 3D printer design disappear?

3D Printing with Eggshells: Mexico City Group’s Egg Tower Project

A new project has succeeded in 3D printing with eggshells.

How The Right Tech And Partners Spelled Success For 3D-Printing Startup Anubis

When recession pressed his engineering consulting firm to pivot, Tharwat Fouad dismissed the hype and did his homework.

Haddy: The New 3D Printed Furniture Startup

A new 3D print-based furniture venture has launched: Haddy.

MX3D: From Early Development to the Production Stage

What’s up with MX3D? We had a chat with them.

CEAD Builds 36 Meter Long Mega II 3D Printer for Al Seer Marine

The multi-robot rail system is now the largest polymer 3D printer in the world

Introducing SprutCAM P3D: The 3D Slicer for Robotic Systems

SprutCAM’s P3D slicer offers full robotic 6-axis slicing of 3D models.

Yizumi’s SpaceA: A Robotic 3D Printer For Continuous Production of Polymer Parts

Yizumi’s SpaceA industrial 3D printer combines several technologies into an interesting package.

Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing

Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.

Caracol’s All-Encompassing Offering Makes LFAM Easier Than Ever Before

Caracol’s offering makes LFAM easier than ever with the introduction of two new major innovations – the High Flow Extruder and the Automatic Printing Bed.

AM-Flow Makes 3D Printing at Scale Simpler with Automation

3D printing at scale just might get a lot simpler with AM-Flow’s automation solution.

Meltio Launches Software Ecosystem for Manufacturing Solutions

Meltio announced a new software ecosystem for their manufacturing solutions.

Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell

At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they don’t even sell.

Meltio Partnership Creates Robotic 3D Printer

Melito has partnered with Ziknes to develop a robotic metal 3D printer.

Robotic 3D Print Research Shows Large Scale Possibilities

New research demonstrates an ability have potentially infinite build volume when 3D printing.

Low Temperature Composite 3D Printing?

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing composite material at relatively low temperatures.

Ai Build Receives Major Investment

London-based Ai Build has received a significant investment to boost their manufacturing platform.

Record Robot Sales and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Matt Selman examine how a recent increase in robotic system sales might affect 3D printing activity.

Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process

A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.

Desktop Metal’s Radical Technology Collision: The S-Max Flex

Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.

Automation Is Making Onshoring Cool Again

Technical advances and the decreasing cost of automation are offsetting the advantages of offshoring.

3D Print Automation: Much More To Come

The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.

The Maxi Printer By Constructions 3D

I’ve just encountered yet another construction 3D printer, and this one is a bit different from the others.

Teu2tec Developing Underwater 3D Printing

German innovation company Teu2tec is developing a 3D printer capable of operating underwater.

Breaking The Toolhead Barrier With MedUSA

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seem to have developed a way to optimize printing with multiple toolheads.

Will Robots Revolutionize BIM Workflow?

Robots can pick up on BIM precision and you don’t have to worry about their safety.

Functgraph: Adding Automation And Sandwiches To Any 3D Printer

A method of adding pick-and-place automation to a 3D printer has been developed.

Mosaic Manufacturing Announces Palette 3, High-Temperature 3D Printers, Factory Array System, And More

In a very surprising announcement, Mosaic Manufacturing announced a series of revolutionary products that will utterly transform the company and its clients.

Is Robotic 3D Printer Automation The Future?

A major barrier to 3D printing adoption has long been automation, but what is the best way to achieve it?

Ian Davis Shows Off His Two-Fingered, Ninja Turtle Hand Prosthetic

We’ve all seen how prosthetics help folks with missing limbs, but we don’t always get to see them made by the same people who wear them.

Cost-Efficient Custom Prosthetics

Young entrepreneur Easton LaChappelle built his first robotic arm at the mere age of 14. Now, at the age of 24, he’s the CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow –a company looking to reimagine the prosthetics industry.

The Savioke Relay, Google-Backed Hotel Robots, And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding discusses the rising use of robots in hotels, and how 3D printing might help in their creation.

Design of the Week: Quarantine Haircut Robot

This week’s selection is the scary Quarantine Haircut Robot by YouTuber Shane Wighton.

MX3D Completes 3D Printed Robot Arm Project

When we last saw MX3D at Formnext 2019, they were showing off a 3D printed robot arm. Now, they’ve tested it in a working robotic system.

ABB: Ugly Duckling Decentralization And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss 3D printing experience in ABB’s business groups.

3D Printing Our Way To Robotic Surgeries

Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore the rising usage of 3D printing in increasingly automated surgical tasks.

Higher Plant Floor Overhead Allocations Drive 3D Printing Robot Component Sales

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the new normal for robot usage in the 3D printing industry.

Relativity Space to Launch First 3D-Printed Rocket

Relativity Space is currently working on its first rocket, the Terran 1, 3D printed with its own robotic printer, the Stargate.

3D Print Reseller To Launch Robotic Virtual Showroom

A large 3D print reseller has developed an unusual method of sales through a virtual showroom. We gave it a test.

A 9-Axis Concrete 3D Printer That Can Do Amazing Things

Twente Additive Manufacturing has developed a robotic-style concrete 3D printer that is capable of amazing detail and even overhangs.

AREVO Puts All The 3D Pieces Together

A manufacturing-as-a-service company has developed a way to 3D print continuous carbon fiber in a production setting.

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RepRap Ltd Developing New Assembly Robot

RepRap Ltd is working on a very interesting idea to produce a kind of universal assembly robot, capable of building arbitrary structures.

What’s Up At MX3D?

We had a chat with Amsterdam-based MX3D, who provide metal 3D printing services for large-scale projects, including bicycles and bridges.

Is A Robotic Assembly System Really A 3D Printer?

New research from the University of Stuttgart demonstrates the possibility of using an assembly technique for 3D printing.

AMT’s Automated Post Processing System

AMT’s new automated post processing system for 3D printing could enable massive scalability. We found out how it works.

What Every 3D Printing Company Should Be Doing

Trinckle has developed a powerful new system, Paramate, that can automatically generate custom 3D models to vastly simplify the process of producing unique low volume parts for production.

DIY Desktop Robotic Dexterity With The Youbionic Human Arm

The 3D printed Youbionic Human Arm is available now as an affordable project integrating high-level robotics and broad capabilities.

CyBe’s Construction 3D Printers Are Mobile

Is it possible to 3D print walls and entire buildings with 3D printers? The concrete part can indeed be 3D printed with equipment from companies like CyBe.

Ai Build Takes On the Challenge Of Large Complex 3D Prints

Need a complex large object 3D printed? One option is startup Ai Build, which offers a 3D printing service for complex geometries using AI and cloud processing.

Where Are The Stratasys Advanced 3D Printing Demonstrators?

What happened to Stratasys’ 3D print demonstration technologies? We examine the Continuous Build 3D Printer, the Robotic Composite and Infinite Build technologies.

Origami-Inspired Robot Gripper from MIT Adapts To Whatever It Holds

While humankind has made great strides in creating Terminator-like robotic appendages, we’re still a ways from an artificial arm that moves and acts precisely like a flesh-and-blood appendage.