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Battle of the Universal Spools?

We seem to have two proposed standards seeking acceptance.

Book of the Week: The Rise of Industrial 3D Printing

This week’s selection is “The Rise of Industrial 3D Printing” by Philip von Tell.

A Gigantic Multi-Material 3D Metal Printer?

One of the most intriguing items we encountered at Rapid+TCT was what appeared to be a 3D metal printer – that could print in more than one material.

Nike’s Flyprint: Is It Really 3D Printed?

Nike announced a new “3-D Printed” running shoe, but it seems a bit strange to me.

Design of the Week: The Root Cause

This week’s selection is the highly detailed “Root Cause” by artist Michael Cardacino.

Impressions of Rapid+TCT 2018

This year’s Rapid+TCT event took place in the warm city of Fort Worth, Texas.

3D Print Education – In All Forms

Across the world, we are now seeing the seeds of the future for 3D printing.

Should You Participate In A 3D Printer Beta Program?

Sometimes you’ll hear about a “beta” program. What’s that all about, and should you participate?

Trumpf’s Automated 3D Metal Printing Future

Automation is becoming very important for 3D printer manufacturers.

The Sonda Sys SL 01 3D Printer

Sonda Sys’s SL 01 3D printer is a lower cost industrial 3D printer.

Monitoring Your 3D Print for Recovery

The bane of every desktop 3D printer operator is the discovery of a print failure.

Biodegradable 3D Printed Bone Implants

Bioprinters are typically used to 3D print soft tissue, but what about bones?

The Unusual – and Powerful – MELD 3D Printing Process

I’m looking at a new form of 3D printing made by MELD Manufacturing.

Generating 3D Models with Frustum’s TrueSOLID

I’ve recently thought that the future of 3D design lies in an automated future, and Frustum is another option for doing so.

What’s Up With 3D Printer Filaments?

An interesting survey was conducted by Filaments.Directory that reveals some interesting behavior by 3D printer operators.

Laura Griffiths – “Often the most interesting stories are those where 3D printing isn’t the primary focus”

Laura Griffiths is the Deputy Group Editor at TCT Magazine, the magazine for design-to-manufacturing innovation.

GE Making Some Moves in Additive Manufacturing

There is no doubt GE is serious about 3D metal printing.

Fusion3’s Updated Professional 3D Printer

Fusion3 replaced their F400 3D printer with the new F410, and it’s not just “10” better.

MakerBot Continues Evolution to an Education Provider

MakerBot’s gradual transformation continues.

Book of the Week: Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made

This week’s selection is “Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made” by Erik Tempelman.

The First New Ultimaker 3D Printer in a Long Time

Ultimaker unexpectedly announced a brand new desktop 3D printer today.

M3D Announces a Sub-USD$500 Full Color 3D Printer

M3D is well known for their inexpensive desktop 3D printers, but now they’ve added a very different machine to their product line. The new “Crane Quad” system is a full color desktop 3D printer with a price said to be less than USD$500. Previously the company marketed single or dual extrusion machines that proved very… Continue reading M3D Announces a Sub-USD$500 Full Color 3D Printer

Design of the Week: Šibenik Cathedral

This week’s selection is the beautiful 3D print of the Šibenik Cathedral of St. James by i.Materialise.

Meet Us At RAPID!

Would you happen to be in the Fort Worth, Texas, area this week? So are we!

3D Print The Moon – Or At Least Some Bits Of It

I bumped into some ready-to-3D print 3D models of the lunar surface.

3D Platform Hints at Giant 3D Printer

3D Platform makes them big, and this is no exception.

Builder Refines US Strategy

Builder, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of some very large 3D printers, has established their US marketing strategy.

Atum3D’s Interesting New Partner

Atum3D made a very interesting move.

More Interesting Stuff in 3D Hubs’ Q2 Report

3D Hubs once again released their quarterly report today, and as always there are interesting observations.

Shapeways Grows Again

Shapeways unexpectedly announced a rather large investment round today.

MatterHackers Announces Advanced Desktop 3D Printer

3D print reseller MatterHackers announced a new bundle featuring a more advanced device, the Pulse XE.

Stratasys Working On New PEKK Material

Stratasys announced a new material that has some very interesting properties.

There is No “Best 3D Printer”, Unless There Is One For You

I read with amusement an investment piece proclaiming the “best 3D printers”.

Fawn Medesha – “3D printed homes could quickly provide housing for disaster victims”

As Founder and CEO of It’s 3D Now! Fawn Medesha owns a 3D printing services organization

A Look at Apis Cor’s 3D Construction Printer

Apis Cor says they are the first company to produce a mobile construction 3D printer, and they may in fact be right.

Making It Easier to Create 3D Printed Applications

3D printing technology is a wonder of the 21st century, but it’s still quite hard to create applications.

Are Pellets Better Than Filament?

A company has introduced an attachment for desktop 3D printers to use pellets instead of filament.

Book of the Week: A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization

This week’s selection is the detailed work, “A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization” by Amir M. Mirzendehdel.

3D Printer Manufacturers: Who’s in the Lead?

An interesting report by Context reveals the “top five” 3D printers.

Upping The Boom on Hypersonics

The US Department of Defense has been using 3D printing in an unusual manner.

Design of the Week: Orbit

This week’s selection is “Orbit”, the amazing set of animated spinning tops by designer Tor Robinson.

Secrets of 3D Print Pricing

One of the trickier aspects of operating 3D printers for hire is that of pricing prints.

Intelligent 3D Scanning Could Open Up New 3D Printing Applications

Some interesting research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 3D scanning may offer some very intriguing possibilities.

3MF Solves a Massive Problem

The 3MF Consortium announced a new feature that should have a significant effect on the use of 3D printing.

Try Before You Buy: The New 3D Printer Business Model

I’m reading a release from 3D printer manufacturer Intamsys that suggests a new style of business model is evolving.

The Temptation of Non-Foodsafe 3D Prints

There is a problem that I see unfolding everyday.

Powders for Additive Manufacturing: There’s a MAPP for That! Part 2

Manufacturing using Advanced Powder Processes is increasing in both quantity and quality

Powders for Additive Manufacturing: There’s a MAPP for That! Part 1

Manufacturing using Advanced Powder Processes is increasing in both quantity and quality

What are “Digitally Augmented Additive Manufacturing Parts” and How Could They Work?

Rize announced something they call “Digitally Augmented Additive Manufacturing Parts” and while very promising, faces a steep path to adoption.

The HAGE 5-Axis 3D Printer

One of the rarer forms of extrusion-based 3D printing is known as “5-axis” 3D printing.

Innstek’s Closed Loop 3D Printers

One 3D metal printer vendors you may not have encountered is Insstek.

Lucie Pertuisel – “It is really fascinating to what extent we can replicate the human anatomies through 3D printing technology”

Manual, thorough and passionate about the realization of objects, Lucie Pertuisel oriented herself towards engineering and industry work early on in order to perfect her craftsman skills.

Maybe We Are Moving To Reusable Spools After All?

Keene Village Plastics, an Ohio-based 3D printer filament manufacturer, announced a reusable spool system they call “The Filament Koil”

BASF Partners With Essentium

This is interesting: Essentium and BASF are working together on some electrifying 3D print materials.

Book of the Week: Functional Design for 3D Printing

This week’s selection is the highly practical “Functional Design for 3D Printing” by Clifford Smyth.

Insurance May Be The Key to 3D Printing Safety

Yes, it apparently happened again. Someone’s house burned because of a 3D printer.

3D Systems Settling Lawsuit?

I noticed something interesting in a business blog post about 3D Systems.

Design of the Week: Card Holder

This week’s selection is the minimalist Card Holder by Elia Furgiele.

Could Voice Ever Be A 3D Interface?

I’m giggling over Xometry’s April Fool’s joke, but then had a thought.

Folded 3D Designs are the Next Thing?

FoldStar provides a very unusual 3D model generation system.

Hands on with the Retouch3D

The Retouch3D is an inexpensive finishing tool that’s specifically designed for 3D printing.

3D Printing Is a Game Changer for Dentistry

Replacement teeth and dental appliances aren’t new technology

When You Can’t 3D Print It

There are times when complex objects cannot be 3D printed.

Tooling: The Next Frontier

I’m seeing an increasing focus on tooling from multiple 3D printer manufacturers recently.

What Happens When Flexible Gets Large

BigRep announced a new material that has my mind buzzing about what might happen.

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.

Roboze Doing Well Enough To Expand In Several Ways

Interesting news from Roboze this week.

Wi3DP Releases Report on Diversity in 3D Printing

Diversity in the 3D printing industry has long been the focus of Women in 3D Printing.

Some Resin Casting Tips When Using 3D Printed Molds

I’m watching a short video showing casting tips.

HORI’s 3D Printer Series

China-based HORI produces some very interesting 3D printer equipment.

A 3D Metal Printing Survey

It’s time to find out how you’re using 3D metal printing technology.

Stratasys’ STEP Technology Spun Off

In a surprise announcement, Stratasys unveiled an apparently new 3D printing technology, “STEP”, and a company to run with it, Evolve Additive Solutions.

The HT 5800 3D Printer

3D Printerworks has launched a new powerful industrial 3D printer, the HT 5800.

Book of the Week: 3D Printers for Libraries

This week’s selection is the useful “3D Printers for Libraries” by author Jason Griffey.

The Materials World Just Opened Up Wide

I’m reading a paper that describes a new method of creating previously impossible metal alloys.

Could Dedicated 3D Print Factories Be The Future?

As manufacturing moves more strongly into 3D printing, there is a question about how it will be implemented.

Design of the Week: Oxygene Tire

This week’s selection is the radical Oxygene EV tire design by Goodyear.

Would You Buy Nic Cage’s New 3D Printer?

Actor Nicolas Cage has announced the development of a new desktop 3D printer, soon to be released to the public.

Are Robots the Answer for 3D Printer Operation? Probably Not

A video from Mashable shows a robotic prototype operating MakerBot 3D printers.

Is Mass Customization To Take Over?

There is now another form of manufacturing becoming available: mass customization. But will it become ubiquitous?

Anarkik3D’s New Strategy

Anarkik3D announced a new strategy for growing their user base.

New 3D Metal Printing Materials

LPW announced one interesting new metal powder suitable for 3D printing, and there may be more on the way.

It’s Time For An Adapter Generator

There’s something I’d like to see: a universal adapter generator.

BASF Takes a Huge Step – With BigRep

BASF and BigRep announced a blockbuster deal yesterday, or at least we think so.

Be Very, Very Careful With Your Customer Data

I’m reading a fascinating legal complaint by 3D Systems against one of their former employees and his new employer, and there’s lessons to be had by all 3D printing companies here.

PolyHédronisme – Any Polyhedron You May Desire

Need a polyhedron? Try PolyHédronisme.

Soft Bonding: The Future For Soft 3D Prints?

I’m reading about an interesting new process for bonding soft materials that may have an application for 3D printing.

Julie Reece – “The consumer 3D printing bubble burst and now we are wisely back to focusing on the fast-growth industrial market”

Formerly the Director of Marketing at Mcor Technologies, 3D Systems and Z Corporation, and having held senior marketing and leadership team positions in global companies across industries, Julie joined Rize as Vice President of Marketing.