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Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N
Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.
Exploring Affordable 3D Printed Homes: Mighty Buildings and ICON
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.
ICON’s Initiative 99: A Chance to Transform Construction with 3D Printing
ICON announced something that should have happened a long time ago: an architectural design contest.
ICON and Partners Reveal Unconventional Construction 3D Printing Project in Marfa, Texas
A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.
BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an unprecedented 3D print project in Texas.
ICON Awarded Massive NASA Contract for Lunar 3D Printing
ICON has landed a US$57.2M contract with NASA to 3D print a Lunar 3D printing system.
ICON Begins Massive 3D Printed Construction Project
ICON announced their massive 3D printed construction project to build 100 homes is now underway.
Lynxter’s Silicone 3D Printer Has an Important Surprise
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer dedicated to silicone material.
Shifting from Plumbing to Semiconductors with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a surprising shift in the plumbing industry.
Question of the Week: Silicone 3D Printing?
This week’s question begins with silicone 3D printing, but then moves to other options.
Researchers Develop 3D Printable Thermally Resistant Power Semiconductors
Researchers at TU Chemnitz have developed a unique method to produce temperature resistant housings for electrical applications.
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call “House Zero”.
What Will ICON Do With All That Cash?
ICON announced yet another funding round, bringing their available cash to unprecedented levels.
Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO
Silicone 3D printing service ACEO appears to be shutting down.
ICON Lands Deal for 100 3D Printed Homes
ICON announced a deal with Lennar to produce 100 3D printed homes.
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Design of the Week: Collapsible Silicone Container
This week’s selection is the Collapsible Silicone Container by YouTuber Eric Strebel.
The Semiconductor Race And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers where 3D printing may fit into the next generation of semiconductor production.
ACEO Combines Silicone With Rigid 3D Print Materials
ACEO announced a new multi-material capability for their silicone 3D printers.
Semiconductor Industry Strategic Developments And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the rising importance of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the 3D printing sector.
German RepRap’s Silicone Journey
I spoke with German RepRap’s Andrea Berneker to learn how they have been deploying their silicone LAM process.
How Asia’s Silicon Valley Can Benefit From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing to compete with Amazon’s growth in India.
3D Printed Housing Gets A Boost: $35M For ICON
Construction 3D printing company ICON recently announced a $35 million Series A funding round, underscoring a bright future for the technology.
The Iconic Vespa Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Gouding and Andressa Bonafe check out Vespa scooting into 3D printing.
Silicon Valley Retains Hiring Levels
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines hiring trends in a new reality.
The German RepRap L320 Silicone 3D Printer
Looking for a silicone 3D printer? The new German RepRap L320 is able to print high-resolution silicone objects in resin for casting and moulding.
Inside ACEO’s Silicone 3D Printing Lab
A look inside ACEO’s US 3D printing operations proved illuminating.
ACEO Introduces Electrically Conductive Silicone 3D Printing
The quest for unusual materials continues, this time with electrically conductive silicone.
ICON Announces Vulcan II Construction 3D Printer
A more sophisticated construction 3D printer has been announced by ICON.
Quantum Dots and 3D Printing of Semiconductors
Steve Kelly and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss quantum dots and 3D printing.
The L280 Silicone 3D Printer Is Now Available
German RepRap announced the availability of their silicone 3D printer, the L280.
ACEO Starts 3D Printing Silicone in the USA
ACEO has made arrangements to provide regional silicone rubber 3D printing services in the USA.
SpectroPlast: High Rez Silicone 3D Printing Coming
A Swiss startup has invented a rather interesting method of 3D printing silicone objects.
The Cubicon Lux Desktop DLP Printer
Cubicon’s new Lux desktop 3D printer is a bit of departure from their previous machines.
Silicone 3D Printing with ACEO
Germany-based ACEO offers powerful 3D silicone printing services.
German RepRap Sells The Silicone 3D Printer
At Rapid last week we spoke with representatives from German RepRap and found out something interesting.
German RepRap’s Surprise: Silicone 3D Printing
In a big surprise, at least for me, German RepRap showed off a demonstrator 3D printer able to produce very strong silicone prints.
The CUBICON Single Plus 3D Printer
I’m checking out the CUBICON Single Plus desktop 3D printer from Korea-based HyVISION.
Have You Ever Tried Casting Silicone With 3D Printed Molds?
A great video by industrial designer Eric Strebel shows the technique required to successfully cast silicone with 3D printed molds.
HyVISION Introduces the Cubicon Style 3D Printer
Korea-based HyVISION has debuted a variant of their previous 3D printer: the new Cubicon Style.
HyVision’s cubicon 3D Printer
A Korean manufacturer hopes to begin marketing a new 3D printer in the west.
Picsima Can 3D Print Silicone
A new 3D printer is capable of printing silicone objects.
3D Printing Demo in Silicon Valley
James Warmkessel, founder of the Bay Area MakeBot users group will deliver a public talk on 3D printing in Santa Clara California on November 8th. The talk, entitled, “Making 3D Printing Ideas Real: Demo and Talk” should provide an introduction to 3D printing concepts as well as a demonstration. From the event description: The… Continue reading 3D Printing Demo in Silicon Valley
CPSdrone’s Experiment: Successfully Operating a 3D Printer Underwater
Some folks have built an underwater 3D printer — that actually works!
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.
Blender 4.0 and Rhino 8 Debut Advanced 3D Tools
Last week saw two very popular 3D modeling software tools receive major upgrades.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies’ robust economic performance in the third quarter.
Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions
There are two very different news items from Ricoh.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 26, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 19, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 12, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 29, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi examine the captivating origin story of the Air Jordan shoe and Nike’s implementation of 3D printing in recent years.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 22, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Evidence of a Potential SpaceX-Related 3D Printed Construction Uncovered
I spotted evidence of an unusual construction 3D print taking place that might involve SpaceX.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 15, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Over 110 Manufacturing Projects Triggered by New Legislation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the year following the exactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, specifically manufacturing projects in clean teach.
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 8, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing’s Role in Enhancing Comfortable Hearing Aids for Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore EssilorLuxottica’s acquisition of Nuance Hearing and how 3D printing can be a valuable asset for product development.
Meet Elena Lopez: A Trailblazer in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering
Nora Touré interviews Elena Lopez.
Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has long heralded 3D printing as its next big innovation.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Integrating 3D Printing into Hot Tub Manufacturing: The Jacuzzi Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the history of the Jacuzzi family and how 3D printing can be used for different aspects of hot tubs.
State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US states are bolstering new federal clean energy and chips incentives with incentives of their own.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Victoria Hand Project: Providing Prosthetic Care with 3D Printing
In Ukraine the Victoria Hand Project employs 3D printing to make prosthetic care accessible to the underserved.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 3, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Beyond Moore’s Law: The Rise of Chiplets in the Tech Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott explore how additive manufacturing can improve the process of fabricating chips.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 27, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ibon Iribar de Cemex Ventures habla sobre la impresión 3D en la industria de la construcción
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe hablan con Ibon Iribar sobre avances y applicaciones de la impresión 3D en el area de construcción en Cemex.
Cemex Ventures’ Ibon Iribar Discusses 3D Printing in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe speak to Ibon Iribar about ongoing developments and applications of construction 3D printing at Cemex.
Coherent Develops Advanced Ceramic AM Technology
For high-performance thermal management applications, including for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment.
Manufacturing Supercycle Unleashed: How Foreign Investments and Legislative Acts Are Redefining US Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the potential for additive manufacturing’s role in a manufacturing renaissance.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 20, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 13, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 6, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 30, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Diablo Eccentrica Leverages Titanium 3D Printing for Gorgeous Lamborghini Restomod
Ensuring superior lightness, greater rigidity, and a more precise build as well as integrated parts.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 23, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 16, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 9, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
No Design Skills Needed: Create Amazing Articulated 3D Prints with Flexifier
Have you ever seen those articulated 3D prints and wanted to make one yourself? Now you can with Flexifier.
NASA’s CHAPEA Program: Living in a 3D Printed Martian Home for a Year
Would you live in a 3D printed house for a year? NASA volunteers are doing so.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 2, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Popular 3D Scanner, Polycam, Uses AI to Complete the 3D Picture
A second look at Polycam, in a conversation with company cofounder Elliott Spelman.
The Rise of Lithoz: Innovative Ceramic 3D Printing
Lithoz seems to be on a roll, expanding in several directions.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 25, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.
Labor Force Challenges in Construction: KPMG Survey Reveals AM as a Solution
I’m reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.