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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 6, 2024

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

Innovative Skies: FTAI Aviation’s Strategic Growth and 3D Printing’s Role in Aerospace

Innovative Skies: FTAI Aviation’s Strategic Growth and 3D Printing’s Role in Aerospace

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation's unique approach and potential integration of 3D printing could revolutionize the aerospace industry.

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…

Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?

Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?

Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.

Seurat CEO Urges U.S. Government to Support Additive Manufacturing with Strategic Incentives

The Fastest 3D CAD Modelers in the World

The Fastest 3D CAD Modelers in the World

On TooTallToby.com, a passionate community of CAD enthusiasts are pushing themselves to be better modelers—and having fun along the way.

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, continues with setup, calibration, and operations.

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The FLSUN S1 3D Printer, Part 1

We were fortunate to test the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1.

3D Printing and the Bankruptcy Boom: Preparing for Unforeseen Challenges in 2024

3D Printing and the Bankruptcy Boom: Preparing for Unforeseen Challenges in 2024

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze the recent surge in US business bankruptcies in 2024, revealing its significant ripple effects on industries like restaurants, dentistry, and 3D printing, and urging…

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.

The FLSUN T1: A Practical Tool for Game and Animation Projects

The FLSUN T1: A Practical Tool for Game and Animation Projects

3D printing is making significant strides across various fields, and gaming and animation are no exceptions.

POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use

POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use

Revopoint’s new POP 3 Plus 3D scanner is quite an improvement over its predecessor. 

QIDI Tech’s Q1 Pro: A Consumer 3D Printer with Active Chamber Heating

QIDI Tech’s Q1 Pro: A Consumer 3D Printer with Active Chamber Heating

QIDI Tech has made a significant advance in the consumer 3D printing market with the launch of the Q1 Pro.

Three Creality 3D Scanning Options for Father’s Day

Three Creality 3D Scanning Options for Father’s Day

It’s Father’s Day tomorrow and what might be a great gift idea? How about a 3D scanner to complement a 3D printer?

Creality Launches the HALOT-MAGE S Resin 3D Printer

Creality Launches the HALOT-MAGE S Resin 3D Printer

Creality introduced the HALOT-MAGE S resin 3D printer today.

Creality Marks a Decade in 3D Printing with Multiple New Product Launches

Creality Marks a Decade in 3D Printing with Multiple New Product Launches

Creality celebrated their tenth anniversary this week, something few desktop 3D printer manufacturers have been able to achieve.

From Hobbyist to Professional: Creality’s Ender-3 V3 Series Offers a Printer for Everyone

Research

MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction

MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction

MIT researchers have developed a method to use sustainable glass as a structural building material.

Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Researchers have identified an effective way to “iron” non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.

New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible

New DLP-Based Technique Could Make High-Temperature PEEK 3D Printing More Accessible

Researchers have proposed a method of 3D printing high temperature PEEK material using DLP technology.

Corporate

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 6, 2024

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

Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?

Desktop Metal Merger Approved: What’s Next for Nano Dimension?

Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.

Seurat CEO Urges U.S. Government to Support Additive Manufacturing with Strategic Incentives

After Multiple Acquisitions, What Is Nano Dimension’s 3D Printing Ecosystem? 

After Multiple Acquisitions, What Is Nano Dimension’s 3D Printing Ecosystem? 

Last week Nano Dimension offered to buy Markforged for cash. What does this mean for their technology portfolio?

Revo Foods Opens World’s Largest 3D Food-Printing Facility in Vienna

Revo Foods Opens World’s Largest 3D Food-Printing Facility in Vienna

The TASTE FACTORY producing up to 60 tons of 3D printed food each month, starting with THE FILET.

Ideas

The Case for Learning CAD Before Purchasing Your First 3D Printer

The Case for Learning CAD Before Purchasing Your First 3D Printer

What should you do first? Buy a desktop 3D printer or learn a CAD tool?

Maximizing Efficiency in Industrial 3D Printing with Predictive Maintenance

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.

Five Things that need to be Standardized in 3D Printing

Five Things that need to be Standardized in 3D Printing

The world of 3D printing seems to be slowly fragmenting into a series of closed environments. What can stop that from happening?

Services

Epic Games Phases Out SketchFab in 2025, Launches Unified Fab Marketplace

Crystal Maker: A Custom 3D Model Generator for Creating Stunning Crystal Structures

Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.

Is iFast3D Legit? Warning Signs of Possible Scam in 3D Model Marketplace

Is iFast3D Legit? Warning Signs of Possible Scam in 3D Model Marketplace

I’m looking at a new 3D model repository, iFast3D, and have some questions.

Usage

Innovative Skies: FTAI Aviation’s Strategic Growth and 3D Printing’s Role in Aerospace

Innovative Skies: FTAI Aviation’s Strategic Growth and 3D Printing’s Role in Aerospace

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation's unique approach and potential integration of 3D printing could revolutionize the aerospace industry.

3D Printing and the Bankruptcy Boom: Preparing for Unforeseen Challenges in 2024

3D Printing and the Bankruptcy Boom: Preparing for Unforeseen Challenges in 2024

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze the recent surge in US business bankruptcies in 2024, revealing its significant ripple effects on industries like restaurants, dentistry, and 3D printing, and urging…

Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future

Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece are combating severe water scarcity through cutting-edge desalination and 3D printing technologies.

Iron Dome’s Secret Weapon: 3D Printing Powers Rafael’s Defense Arsenal

Iron Dome’s Secret Weapon: 3D Printing Powers Rafael’s Defense Arsenal

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Rafael is leveraging 3D printing technology to accelerate production, streamline repairs, and maintain its edge in the global defense industry.