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Proposal: MakerBot Should Change Their Name

I’m thinking MakerBot should consider changing their name, as there are now several very good reasons to do so.

Stratasys’ Latest In Full-Color 3D Printing: Meet The J55

A new small-footprint full-color 3D printer has emerged from Stratasys.

It’s Time To Leverage Your 3D Printing Network

Many 3D printing companies have powerful networks and now is the time to unleash them to help in this crisis. We look at three who are doing so effectively.

Challenging Blueprint’s Impartiality: I Said, “Prove It”

A discussion with 3D print consultancy Blueprint ended up with a very interesting chart of vendor recommendations to their clients.

Bombardier Breakup And 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine Bombardier’s history and future — and use of 3D printing.

Is Stratasys Feeling The Pressure From Below?

Stratasys launched an unusual marketing campaign that for the first time targets users of low-cost alternative 3D printing equipment. Why did they do this?

Additive Manufacturing Materials: Proprietary or Open?

The debate over use of proprietary or open materials ecosystems is becoming a big topic in 3D printing.

Are Auto-Unloading 3D Printers Truly Desirable?

There have been multiple attempts to develop continuously operating 3D printers, but none seem to have been widely adopted. Why is this the case?

The Challenge And Opportunity of 3D Printing Patent 684116B2

A key patent assigned to 3D Systems expires in 2022. What will this mean for 3D Systems and everyone else? We have some thoughts.

Xometry’s Unusual Vibratory Test

Xometry performed an unusual test of many 3D prints using different materials and processes. The results were surprising.

The Three (and a Half) Approaches To 3D Print Materials

I’ve noticed there are now three main approaches to dealing with 3D printer materials. There’s more than just open and closed options.

More Changes At The Top of Stratasys

Stratasys is losing their long-time board chair.

Stratasys Unveils Lower Cost Color 3D Printer: The J826

Stratasys announced a new member to their J8 series of full color 3D printers, the J826, which will enable easier acquisition by educators.

PSA: It’s FFF, Not FDM (Mostly)

Do you know the difference between the terms “FDM” and “FFF”? From what I read, it seems a large number of people are not aware of their true meaning.

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.

We Will Never 3D Print A Car; We Will 3D Print Car Parts

The application of multiple 3D printing processes to help build parts for a concept electric vehicle hints at how future automobiles might be 3D printed.

Four Far Out Predictions For 3D Printing In 2020

General predictions of the future are easy, mere extensions of existing trends. Here we provide some very specific — and unlikely — predictions for 2020.

Stratasys Appoints New CEO

Stratasys finally announced a permanent replacement for their interim CEO with the appointment of Yoav Zeif. We have some thoughts on what might happen next at the 3D printing giant.

Stratasys Digital Inventory For Rail Gets Serious

Stratasys’ experiments in digital inventory solutions for the rail industry just got very real.

Trends and Impressions of Formnext 2019

Formnext 2019 was the largest 3D printing event ever held in history. We list the top trends seen at the growing trade show.

Stratasys Introduces “GrabCAD Shop”

Stratasys introduced GrabCAD Shop, a new service to streamline workflow for internal enterprise 3D print competency centers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blueprint Encourages Companies To “Think Additively”

How do businesses that might benefit from additive manufacturing actually start to reach toward those benefits?

Stratasys Invests Big Time in Xaar, But Why?

Why would Stratasys invest so much in Xaar? Our thoughts lead directly to Stratasys’ new product strategy, and it’s not like their previous products at all.

Stratasys Shows Fashion Fabric 3D Printing System

When will 3D printing finally change the fashion industry? It may happen soon with Stratasys’ announcement of a way to 3D print in full color directly on fabric using production processes.

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.

The Importance Of Investment In Certain Types Of 3D Print Companies

Why do some 3D print services require so much investment? We analyzed the situation facing metal additive manufacturing services.

The Non-Obvious Additive Manufacturing Needs Of Contract Manufacturing

A lot goes into the business of contract manufacturing, and a recent visit to Stratasys Direct Manufacturing highlighted some major considerations.

The Air Force’s Certified, 3D Printed Latrine Cover

Certifying parts for 3D printing remains a relatively new practice for the military, and nonstructural parts are first in focus.

Inside Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Aerospace & Traceability

We visited Stratasys Direct Manufacturing in Texas for an inside look into operations including aerospace-qualiifed 3D printing.

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.

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.

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.

Is it FDM or FFF?

It’s long overdue, but I want to talk about FDM and FFF today.

R&D Profiles of Leading 3D Printing Companies

Charles Goulding & Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing R&D.

Stratasys Will Boom For Seven More Years

Stratasys today announced a key contract with Boom Supersonic.

Stratasys’ Digital Inventory Strategy Is Working

Rail companies are using 3D printed parts, suggesting a new strategy by Stratasys is working.

What Could A Carbon IPO Mean?

A report suggests Carbon may issue an IPO. What could this mean?

3D Printing Final Aircraft Parts

Marshall Aerospace and Defense has revealed its use of 3D printing for prototype and final flight parts.

New 3D Printing Materials at RAPID + TCT 2019

Without materials, no manufacturing process would be able to do… well, anything.

Steady Progress at Stratasys

Stratasys announced their quarterly financial results this week, and it looks pretty good for the 3D printing giant.

Pantone Validated Color 3D Printing

Stratasys’ J750 and J735 3D printers have been validated as meeting Pantone color-matching standards.

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.

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.

3D Printing and a Shoe Called Susan

The Missing Link x Nike Air Max Susan celebrates whimsy and fashion — and 3D printing.

Stratasys Stock Tumbles On Unexpected Results

Stratasys released their 2018 financial results and there was a little bit of a surprise.

The Challenge Facing Color 3D Printing

Color 3D printing has never really taken off, but there may be a good reason why.

Stratasys’ J720 Speeds Full-Color 3D Prints for the Dental Lab

It’s not Stratasys’ first dental-targeted 3D printer, but it is its most advanced.

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.

Question of the Week: 3D Systems Futures

This week’s question is an interesting corporate enquiry.

Stratasys Races on with Software, Autosports Introductions

This week at SOLIDWORKS World, Stratasys is announcing an advance in GrabCAD software and an autosports collaboration.

3D Printing Puts History Back in Our Hands

Google Arts and Culture is using Stratasys’ 3D printing technology to accurately recreate ancient history.

Few Ways To 3D Print In Full Color

Color 3D printing is a bit of a rarity in today’s world, but it does exist and can be done in several ways.

Make It Real Challenge is Open for Impactful 3D Print Design

The Make it Real challenge from GrabCAD is open: knick-knacks need not apply.

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.

Many Thoughts on MakerBot’s New Method

MakerBot finally announced a new 3D printer and I have some thoughts.

UK Rail Industry Getting a Handle on Obsolescence

As 3D printing continues to come into play for on-demand and spare parts manufacture, a new collaboration targets the UK rail industry.

FDA-Cleared Medical 3D Printing with Stratasys and Materialise

3D printing medical models offers benefits to patients and those providing their care with highly accurate patient-specific anatomies able to be held, examined, and practiced on.

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.

How to Save Cash with Your uPrint 3D Printer

Stratasys’ venerable uPrint 3D printer produces fantastic output, but at a cost. Now there’s a way to reduce that cost.

Final Word: The First 3D Printer

Since we published a story about the invention of 3D printing a few weeks ago, we have had much feedback.

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.

Stratasys’ Manufacturing Strategy Becomes More Real

Stratasys announced a deal with Siemens for 3D printing, but I think there is much more behind this arrangement.

Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview

Stratasys’ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.

Stratasys Lowers Barriers to Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Stratasys developed a way for more of their clients to access high-end carbon fiber 3D printing.

I Thought These 3D Printing Stories Were Gone

I’m reading a piece on InvestorPlace discussing several “doomed” 3D printer company stocks.

Stratasys and 3D Systems Release Quarterly Results: Good or Bad?

The two biggest publicly traded 3D printer companies just released their quarterly results.

High Speed Sintering Company Formed with Stratasys Investment

After emerging from its early days in the lab and entering the commercial space

Why Did 3D Print Stocks Crash Yesterday?

Stock prices of two major 3D printing companies dropped yesterday, but why?

Solidscape Mystery Solved

An anonymous tipster has provided the solution to last week’s Solidscape event.

Prodways Acquires Solidscape?

In a rather surprising announcement overnight, Prodways has taken on Solidscape.

Audi Leverages Full-Color, Multi-Material 3D Printing for Tail Light Testing

The automotive industry is a long-time adopter of 3D printing technology for prototyping and design purposes.

Breakthrough: Fine Detail Voxel 3D Scanning and Printing

Researchers from MIT have developed a new technique to enable highly detailed multimaterial 3D prints from 3D scanners.

Sudden Resignation At The Top Of Stratasys

A surprise announcement from Stratasys today: their CEO, Ilan Levin, abruptly resigned.

Six 3D Printing Companies Changing the Future of Humans in Space

As we head past atmospheric levels of CO2 beyond 410ppm and planetary temperatures 1.5C (2.7F) above preindustrial levels, some firms are looking to the stars for a new civilization and fresh business opportunities.

Stratasys Releases ULTEM-Killer Thermoplastic

It seems that we have reached peak innovation in terms of fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing technologies. Just a couple of years ago, it seems that everyone had a new FDM printer on the market, with each company promising something slightly different (or slightly cheaper) than the last. Well, the good news is that… Continue reading Stratasys Releases ULTEM-Killer Thermoplastic