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Xact Metal Introduces XM300G Metal 3D Printer Series
Xact Metal announced the XM300G metal 3D printer series.
Xact Metal Shifting To Commercialization
Xact Metal is shifting their focus towards commercialization.
Xact Metal Adds Dental 3D Printing Solution
This is a bit of a surprise to me: Xact Metal has developed a dental solution for metal applications.
Xact Metal Makes Major Step Forward With GoEngineer Partnership
Xact Metal announced a key partnership with GoEngineer.
Xact Metal Makes Copper 3D Printing Inexpensive
Xact Metal has adapted their inexpensive metal 3D printer technology to enable the use of copper material.
Xact Metal Tunes Up Their Metal 3D Printing Tech
Xact Metal has incorporated several new features into their line of metal 3D printers that should speed up the system significantly, yet keep the price quite low.
An Update On XACT Metal, The “Accessible” 3D Printing Alternative
XACT Metal’s low-cost, accessible 3D printer has become popular in a very specific market. We spoke to CEO Juan Mario Gomez to find out which one.
Kay Matin – “The AM Industry Is Exactly Where It Should Be”
Kay Matin has served AlphaSTAR as President and Chief Operating Officer since 1990.
Xact Metal Pivots
Metal 3D printing startup Xact Metal has done a slight pivot on their path to success.
Xact Metal Releases Lower Cost 3D Metal Printer
Xact Metal, the Pennsylvania-based 3D metal printing startup, has introduced two news model, both of which are more affordable.
Xact Metal Looking Sharp, Working on XM300
One must look at Xact Metal’s approach if you’re interested in 3D metal printing.
What Exactly Makes Xact Metal’s Metal 3D Printing So Cheap?
This year’s RAPID + TCT show was abuzz with news about Desktop Metal, an exciting new metal 3D printing startup that has already raked in millions of investor dollars.
Anna Zevelyov – “My challenges as a woman entrepreneur? The exact same challenges as for a male-entrepreneur (keeping the lights on)”
Anna Zevelyov is the Director of Sales at Moscow-based Thor3D.
Coreform Uses Exact Geometry (Not A Mesh) to Bring You Next-Gen FEA
Remember when you had to create a mesh of your model to run any sort of simulation?
A Very Inexpensive 3D Metal Printer from Xact Metal
With all the buzz about inexpensive 3D metal printers lately, it’s startling to see one option that doesn’t use a new process.
Apple Applies For 3D Printer Patent? Not Exactly
The big buzz this week was the discovery that Apple applied for a patent for 3D printing. But when the details are examined, it’s not really a 3D printer.
MakerBot’s Not-Exactly-Wood Filament
MakerBot announced the availability of “natural” colored filament. A minor announcement perhaps, but there’s more to the story.
Get Connected: BOFA Introduces 3D Printable Fume Extraction Connectors
BOFA has deployed a way to 3D print fume extraction connectors for 3D printers.
How Eplus3D’s One-Click Positioning Solves Hybrid Metal 3D Printing Challenges
Eplus3D introduced a very interesting metal 3D printing feature they call “One-Click Positioning”.
Book of the Week: 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom
This week’s selection is “3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom: Simple and Affordable Ways to Start 3D Printing in ANY Classroom, No Matter What Grade or Content Area!” by Keven Rinaman.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 26, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
CookieCAD: Generate 3D Models for Cookie Cutters Instantly
There’s an incredibly useful online 3D utility you need to know about: CookieCAD.
Nano Dimension’s CEO Takes Aim at Stratasys with Unconventional Daily Videos
The CEO of Nano Dimension is publishing daily videos talking about their proposed Stratasys acquisition.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing with SketchUp
This week’s selection is “3D Printing with SketchUp” by Aaron Dietzen.
Hands On With AESUB 3D Scanning Spray
I recently had the opportunity to try out AESUB’s 3D scanning spray.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 19, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
130 Buildings Worldwide Have Been 3D Printed: COBOD Report
COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.
Design of the Week: Morton’s Rolling Knot
This week’s selection is the fascinating Morton’s Rolling Knot by Canadian DIY designer DaveMakesStuff.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 12, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing of Vividly Colored Mechanochromic Parts
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing mechanochromic parts.
Introducing the Mole: 3DMakerpro’s New 3D Scanner for Precision Geometry Captures
3DMakerpro has just released a new 3D scanner, the Mole.
Question of the Week: ideaPrinter F100?
This week’s question relates to a rather old 3D printer, the ideaPrinter F100.
3D Printing with Eggshells: Mexico City Group’s Egg Tower Project
A new project has succeeded in 3D printing with eggshells.
TEI Acquires Another Massive voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer to Supply Parts to GM
voxeljet announced the sale of a 3D printer. But it’s more than just that.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Try Out the “Arc Overhang” Technique in PrusaSlicer for 3D Printing Without Supports
It’s now possible to try out the “arc overhang” technique in PrusaSlicer.
Digital Foam Technology: EOS and Bauer Create New Customized Hockey Helmets
EOS and Bauer unveiled a new application for 3D printing: personalized ice hockey helmets.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 26, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Does a 3D Printed Basketball Predict Future Designs?
EOS released information about a rather unusual basketball they and partners were able to 3D print.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 19, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What is the Mystery Project from Markforged’s Founders?
There could be something very interesting brewing from the folks behind Markforged.
Book of the Week: Sell Your Crafts Online
This week’s selection is “Sell Your Crafts Online: The Handmaker’s Guide to Selling from Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Shopify and More” by James Dillehay.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 12, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Critical Video Published About Prusa Research: “Dear Prusa Research… We Need To Talk.”
A very controversial video has emerged directing strong criticism at Prusa Research.
Taking Advantage of 3D Printing for Enhanced Elective Surgeries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at opportunities for 3D printing technology in healthcare.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit
This week’s selection is the Cateran 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit by Filatone Instrument Co.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Desktop Metal Slashes Costs with Layoffs and Facility Consolidation
Desktop Metal announced another massive series of layoffs and facility closures.
CoreTechnologie’s Innovative 4D_Additive Software Streamlines CAx Processes
Thanks to intelligent 3D nesting, textured surface design, a sophisticated SLS build manager, and more.
Design of the Week: Titanic’s Engine
This week’s selection is the scale model Titanic’s Engines by Olivier Berlin.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 29, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AM Lasers Will Never Be The Same
3DM’s unique approach to polymer L-PBF 3D printing enables users to adapt the laser’s frequency to each and every material, promising faster, higher quality parts.
Introducing the UltiMaker S7: A Notable Upgrade from the S5
UltiMaker announced a new 3D printer, the UltiMaker S7.
Book of the Week: How to Invent Everything
This week’s selection is “How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler” by Ryan North.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 22, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Could Rice 3D Printer Filament be the New Standard?
There could be rice 3D printer filament on the market soon.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 15, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
BeeHex Is Developing a Way to 3D Print Food From Plastic
We haven’t written about BeeHex for quite some time, but it turns out they’ve been developing an unusual food 3D printing technology involving plastics.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 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, January 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 2
We complete our review of Simplify3D V5.0 with a look at previews, features, bugs and final thoughts.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 25, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Loop 3D’s Pro X+ 3D Printer: Automated Filament Handling for Low-Volume Production
I had a look at Loop 3D’s new Loop Pro X+ 3D printer.
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.
Book of the Week: Dancing With Robots
This week’s selection is “Dancing With Robots: The 29 Strategies for Success In the Age of AI and Automation” by Bill Bishop.
Exploring the Foamy 3D Printing Revolution: PrintFoam’s Innovative Process
PrintFoam is a unique form of 3D printing that uses, as you might guess, actual foam.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 18, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Unpacking the FDA’s Framework for 3D Printing at the Point of Care
Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding look at the progress of certified healthcare applications for 3D printing.
Additive Helping Harness Geothermal Energy
Engineering a 3D printed component that can take the heat and corrosive chemicals in a geothermal well.
The Biggest Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Automatic 3D Models from Luma AI
This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.
The Next Level of 3D Printing: FreeD Printing is Redefining Slicing
FreeD Printing is a software company producing software that can slice your 3D model in ways you can’t imagine.
The Need For Standardized 3D Print Bins
I had an idea after roving around Formnext 2022, and it has to do with post processing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 11, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The NFL’s Concussion Protocol, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at how a recent incident might have been helped with a 3D print application.
Book of the Week: Invent to Learn
This week’s selection is “Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom” by Sylvia Martinez and Gary S. Stager.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 4, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Seven New Classes of Metal 3D Printers
After seeing a great deal of new metal 3D printers recently, it seems that there are new classes of equipment emerging.
Metal Parts By Lunchtime: Foundry Lab’s Unique Metal Casting Technology
Foundry Lab has developed an extremely rapid process for producing strong metal parts in many different materials.
Freemelt’s Unusual New Metal 3D Printer Features
We had a look at Freemelt’s latest innovations in metal 3D printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 27, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
Another Way To Integrate NFTs with 3D Printing
A newly announced partnership shows how NFTs could be used with 3D print technology.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 20, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
Xioneer’s Affordable Dyeing Station
Xioneer announced a new dyeing system, The Vortex EZ.
3DQue Announces AutoFarm3D
3DQue announced their flagship software product, AutoFarm3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 13, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AirLogic: 3D Printed Pneumatic Computation
AirLogic is a project to 3D print circuits. Not electronic circuits, but pneumatic circuits.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 6, 2022
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 30, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
FInally, 3D Printed Mosquito Repellent
Scientists have developed a method of using 3D printing to deliver powerful mosquito repellent.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.