MakerPoint, a Netherlands-based chain of 3D print retail shops, seems to be slowly changing their focus.
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The Foodini 3D Printer Lives!
The last time we wrote about the Foodini 3D printer, it was April of 2014, more than two years ago. Now, the machine is available!
Ultimaker is Taking This Portability Thing Seriously
When we met with Ultimaker last month the company was excited to explain one of their customers had discovered a new 3D print use case: portable 3D printing.
Le FabShop Shuts Down
A pioneering French 3D print firm, Le FabShop, has closed its doors forever.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Mars Replica
This weekâs selection is the realistic 3D printed Mars Replica by Instructables contributor grayst.
IonCoreâs new Zinter Pro II
IonCore has launched a new professional desktop 3D printer, the Zinter Pro II.
See, 3D Printing is Definitely Not Dead
In spite of the stream of ridiculous mainstream media posts on the âdeath of 3D printingâ, there are plenty of good news stories, too. Hereâs two.
Who is Zrapid Tech and Why Donât You Know About Them?
Our team encountered folks from a company called ZRapid, whom we learned much about – and you should too.
Nano Dimension Adds Electricity to Multimaterial 3D Printing
About 30 years ago, 3D printing began as a technology for rapid prototyping, allowing designers, engineers and manufacturers to quickly produce physical mockups of their designs.
Is There a 3D Printer Nicer Than MassPortalâs Pharaoh?
If youâve never seen a MassPortal 3D printer, you should.
BigRep Fine-Tunes Their Large-Scale 3D Print Strategy
We spoke with BigRep CEO Rene Gurkas recently and learned more about the companyâs strategy and upcoming moves.
NinjaTekâs Two New 3D Printer Filaments
NinjaTek is most well known for their flexible filament, NinjaFlex, but two new products might change that notion.
Watch the Brute Force of Linear Friction Welding in Mind-Numbing 32x Slow Motion
Commonly used to seamlessly join dissimilar materials with different melting points, friction welding has been used to manufacture everything from airplane parts and rocket thruster tanks to even space shuttles and the razor-thin iMac.
Questions Raised Over Home-3D Printed Wrist Brace
Two questions came to mind when I saw reports of a home-3D printed brace to support a broken wrist.
Shapeways Hacked! But It Could Have Been Far Worse
Popular 3D print service Shapeways announced today theyâve experienced a possibly major security incident.
Ti3AU, the Hardest New Metal Material for 3D Printing?
Researchers at Rice University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory have developed a startlingly hard material, Ti3Au.
ORDâs Full Color 3D Printer Now on Kickstarter
Canada-based ORD has been developing plastic mixing technology for some time now and the result is the very unusual RoVa4D Full Color Blender.
Holly Craig â âThe Women I Meet in My Profession Are Typically Top Notch Since They Have Had to Excel Higher to Achieve Their Positionâ
Holly is the co-founder and CEO of Stratonics. She is an engineer but also knows all about business and operations.
Yet Another Criminal Application of 3D Printing: Physical Theft
Iâm always impressed with unique applications of 3D printing, but according to G4S, a global security firm, thereâs a new, darker application being used.
Arcam Releases 2015Q1-2 Results: Mixed Results
Sweden-based Arcam, maker of powerful metal 3D printing gear, released interim financial results for the first half of the year, and thereâs good and bad news.
Carbonâs True Focus: Materials
Carbonâs new M1 3D printer has been announced, but I feel the more interesting part of the Carbon story is the materials theyâre offering – and will offer for the machine.
Please Make It Stop: â3D printers are never going to be a thingâ
A piece yesterday in Mashable made myself and no doubt many others in the 3D print world upset.
And After You Learn 3D CADâŠ
Iâm reading an interesting post on GrabCAD by Khadija Ouajjani that discusses the testing of a 3D design.
Can You 3D Print a Superconductor?
Selective laser melting process in action. Credit: Tim Sercombe/University of Western Australia
Researchers have been investigating whether itâs possible to 3D print an object that acts as a superconductor.
Design of the Week: Two Green Foxes
This weekâs selection is the Two Green Foxes project by Nicholas Syiu and Alina Wong.
3D Print Stocks âCrateringâ? âEntire Industry Appears to Be Falling Apartâ? No, No, No
Iâm reading some recent pieces analyzing the stock prices of publicly traded 3D printing companies and Iâm having a hard time believing what Iâm reading.
Large Scale 3D Printed Nanostructures Possible
A newly invented process could enable large-scale use of nano-printed metal materials.
Need a Custom 3D Print Material? Call ADVANC3D Materials!
There are many companies producing materials for 3D printing applications, but this one has an interesting speciality: custom materials.
Another Massive 3D Printer: The Box
Sweden-based BLB Industries has produced a massive 3D printer to join the growing ranks of meter-sized devices on the market.
Sigma Labs Introduces Much-Needed In-Process Quality Assurance to Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D printing enables the production of new, more efficient and intricate geometries, with the potential to reduce costs and increase the performance of a given product.
The Versa3D is at a Different Level
A few 3D printer manufacturers have integrated different making tools into their devices, but the new Versa3D from CreateAll seems to go a lot farther.
A Look Inside the ZMorph 2.0 SX
Our team got a chance to take a close look at the ZMorph Multitool 3D printer.
The Top 5 Digital Platforms for Design Thinking
When it comes to designing that next great product â be it the latest device for a major client or your first side project
3D Pens are NOT 3D Printers
For several years now, weâve all seen those inexpensive â3D Pensâ that are for some reason thought related to 3D printing. I think not.
Rize3D Emerges and Solves a Huge Problem
Stealth 3D printer startup Rize3D today released details on their new device, the Rize One, which has a unique approach to handling support structures.
BEEVERYCREATIVE is also Working on a Space 3D Printer
While much of the world watches the 3D printer testing by NASA, thereâs another space 3D printer in the works.
3D Printing Needs Clean, Constant Power
You might think you need to fuel a 3D printer with plastic or resin and youâre good to go. But thereâs something else you should be very concerned about: power.
Negative 3D Printing Hype is Highlighting Burst Bubbles, A Dying Industry and A Dire Threat
Over the last month or so I have found myself once again increasingly frustrated at the nonsensical hype being spouted from some quarters about â3D printingâ.
BuildTakâs New FlexPlate System
BuildTak has become a very popular solution to hold down prints on otherwise uncooperative desktop 3D printers, but now theyâve come up with a new approach.
Whatâs Up With Skriware?
Skriware launched late last year with a reasonably successful Kickstarter campaign, but where are they now?
Creative Commons Investigating Ways To Better License 3D Designs
Creative Commons recently held a workshop to identify ways to move forward in providing better ways to license 3D content.
6 Ways 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of the Medical Industry
The technology of 3D printing is developing rapidly and has enabled many innovations across various industries.
The New Emendo is 10X Faster
Emendo, a STL file repair utility from Avante Technology, boasts a dramatic processing speed up of ten times over the previous version.
Design of the Week: Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine
This weekâs selection is the incredible Subaru WRX EJ20 Boxer Engine functional model designed by Eric Harrell of Santa Cruz, California.
The Sinterit Lisa: An Affordable SLS 3D Printer
Looking for a low-cost SLS 3D printer? You might want to check out the Sinterit Lisa.
Proven: 3D Printing is Easy, if You Let Kids Try
For many adults, 3D printing is a challenging process to attempt, but this isnât so if you introduce the technology at an early age.
Rokitâs Sophisticated BioPrinter
There are not very many bioprinters on the market, but one of the more sophisticated options is the Invivo from ROKIT.
Upcoming 3D Print Restaurant Could Face Huge Challenges
Food Ink, a London-based pop-up restaurant project, is attempting something very challenging: a service produced entirely by 3D printing technology.
Desktop Metal Raises $52 Million in Funding from GE Ventures, Saudi Aramco and More
While polymer 3D printing has its place in the production of end parts, metal may be where the real value lies for disrupting the manufacturing industry.
Security Risks in 3D Printing? Apparently So
A report suggests there may be cybersecurity risks present in the current 3D printing workflows that could result in bad things happening.
Dissolvable Metal Support Material for 3D Printed Metal Could Create New Opportunities
Researchers have developed a very unusual support material: dissolvable carbon steel that could be used for metal 3D printing support structures.
From Russia With Imprinta
We took a look at 3D printers from Russia recently, but the interesting part of the story isnât the hardware.
The J750 3D Printer is Amazing, But Where Can You Actually Use One?
A few months ago, Stratasys announced one of the most powerful 3D printers ever, the J750. But how can you actually use one?
3DScanStore Sells the Best Human Scans Weâve Seen (Cheaper Than You Think)
3D models of humans are incredibly useful for designing wearable products, ergonomic studies, and in-situ renders.
The Coming Importance of Furnaces for 3D Printing
Furnaces for 3D printing? Yes, I think so.
MALPRO Breaks the Filament Price Barrier
Iâve always been suspicious of low-cost 3D printer filament, as it can often be of questionable quality. However, MALPRO may have broken that barrier.
The Bottom to Top Chase in 3D Printing is Closing
For years there has been a significant gap in quality between industrial and âhobbyâ 3D printers, but itâs becoming a more difficult to measure.
Darlene Farris Labar â âI Am Greatly Fascinated by How Nature Has Engineered Its Endless Forms and Colorsâ
Darlene Farris-LaBar is both an associate professor of art at East Stroudsburg University and an internationally known artist who makes art about the natural environment.
A Visit to 3D Hubs
When in Amsterdam last week we managed to interrupt the fine folks at 3D Hubs, where their global headquarters is located.
The Thing That Happened to 3D Printing
Iâm reading a piece in TechCrunch by Signe Brewster entitled âWhatever happened to 3D printing?â and have some thoughts.
Up Close With the WASP 3 MT
Days ago I wrote about the massive WASP 3 MT massive multi-tool making machine. Now Iâve seen this item in person and it is totally amazing.
Dismissed: That Class Action Suit Against MakerBot Dies Completely
Remember that class action suit against MakerBot / Stratasys? Well, itâs now concluded and Stratasys has come out on top.
Securing 3D Files for 3D Printing with Make it LEO
Thereâs a peculiar startup offering a secure method of handling 3D design files called, âMake it LEOâ.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Illuminated Magnifying Glass
This weekâs selection is the 3D Printed Illuminated Magnifying Glass by Anil Mahtani of The C Continuum.
Builderâs Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer
Our team took a close look (up) at Buildrâs latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!
Ultimakerâs Very Serious Focus on Professional 3D Printing
At the very beginning, Ultimaker was a group of guys who built a hobby 3D printer. Now, things are utterly changed.
Implications of HöganĂ€sâ Digital Metal Process
Yesterday I described about HöganĂ€sâ incredible Digital Metal 3D printing process, but I believe there are some strong implications here.
BAE Systemsâ âChemicalâ Printer: Fantasy or Possibility?
Thereâs a very strange announcement on the BAE Systems site, proposing a âchemputerâ that would âgrowâ objects. Is this something thatâs actually feasible?
Junoâs 3D-Printed Parts Survive Trip to Jupiter
After a five-year journey, NASAâs Juno spacecraft has arrived at its destination: the orbit of Jupiter, where it will collect data about the solar systemâs largest planet.
Who Is HöganÀs and How Did They Make This Amazing Metal 3D Printer?
Who knew that one of the most amazing metal 3D printing technologies is hidden in Sweden?
Additive Industries is Hiring – and a Lot More
Metal 3D printing startup Additive Industries seems to be succeeding, judging by their need for immediate hiring.
Pollen Announces a $9,000 Multi-Material Desktop 3D Printer for Professionals
The excitement that used to come with each new ârevolutionaryâ desktop 3D printer a few years ago has since quieted down in a major way.
colorFabb Now Sells a 3D Printer, and itâs a Big One
For years now the industry has looked to colorFabb for quality 3D printer filaments and innovative plastic formulations. Now theyâre selling a 3D printer, too.
The 3D Printer Filament Stats We Really Want
Buying some 3D printer filament? Did you check anything other than the price and color first? Maybe thereâs more you should look at.
Cecile Van Der Waal â âI Want to Put 3d Printing in the Hands of as Many People as Possible and See What They Will Do With Itâ
Cecile is the co-founder of Printr, a Netherlands-based startup that is willing to disrupt the 3D printing industry by making the technology easy and accessible for everyone.
What Could a True Ceramic 3D Printer Actually Do?
Yesterday I wrote about Olivier van Herptâs amazing ceramic 3D printer, but Iâve been wondering what the implications of such a machine could be. They are huge.
HP Adds 3D Scanning Technology from an Unlikely Source
HP announced itâs buying the assets of David Vision Systems, providing an immediate 3D scanning technology for the corporation.
XYZPrintingâs MiniMaker Could Make Things Tough For Many Small 3D Printer Manufacturers
XYZPrinting just announced a new desktop 3D printer specifically designed for younger schoolchildren, and this could rattle the business models of many other manufacturers.
Sometimes Extra Detail on 3D Prints is Not Helpful
Often 3D printer operators seek machines capable of printing ever-more-detailed objects, with finer resolution. But sometimes thatâs a problem.
The Massive âGettoblasterâ 3D Printer has a Tall Secret
While wandering about the AMShow Europe last week our team almost missed the gigantic 3DP1204 from Netherlands-based SDD (âSmart Dedicated Designâ), also known as the âGettoblasterâ.
Idea: Human Drone Scanning
Just a possibly crazy idea, but why couldnât we perform high resolution scans of humans using drones?
van Herptâs Incredible Ceramic 3D Printer
In a tiny workshop located in a repurposed aging factory in Eindhoven lies one of the most interesting 3D printers in the world: Olivier van Herptâs ceramic 3D printer.
colorFabb Announces Steel 3D Printer Filament
True to form, Netherlands-based colorFabb introduced yet another pioneering 3D printer filament, this time based on Steel.
Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket
This weekâs selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960âs Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.
Itâs True: Apple is Actually Selling 3D Printers
Thereâs been speculation for years now about whether giant Apple would ever sell a 3D printer. Turns out they have been for a while.
Predicting 3D Printers by the Spool
An industry report has been published that talks about the prospects for growth of 3D printing plastics. But what does this mean?
FATHOMâs Fascinating Hybrid 3D Print Services
Iâm looking at a very interesting company based on the west side of the United States, FATHOM. Their purpose is, well, multifold.
The Secrets of 3D Printerworks
3D Printerworks is a small company with a big mission: provide effective 3D printing equipment for business.
DWS DigitalWax 020D
Italian firm DWS has been manufacturing vat photopolymerization 3D printers since 2005, first with the name Next Factory, and then as Digital Wax Systems (DWS) starting in 2007.
A Quick Catchup On MakePrintable
Last fall I wrote a series of stories on an interesting 3D printing startup, MakePrintable. Whatâs happened since then?
A Closer Look at Fictiv, a Manufacturing Platform for Startups
We wrote about Fictiv, an unusual 3D printing startup a few weeks ago, but today weâre getting more information from their CEO.
Onshape FeatureScript 101 Series: Pump Up the Presets (Part 02)
In this video, weâll build on last weekâs hex nut code to add a drop-down list of standard metric nut sizes.
Tinkerine Ups Their STEAM Game
3D printer manufacturer Tinkerine has launched a new version of their online university, Tinkerine U.
Regional 3D Print Services Emerge
In spite of the efforts of the major 3D printing industry companies to grow their empires around the world, there is still much opportunity for regional players to emerge.
Caitlin Oswald â â I Was Amazed at How Fun It Was to Have Such a Quick Turnaround Between the Build Designs to Having Parts in Our Hands in a Number of Daysâ
Caitlin Oswald is an Additive Manufacturing Specialist at LAI International â Leading Advanced Innovations.