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NASA’s Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Experiment’s Will Change Your Factory

It seems that NASA has been experimenting with Aerosol Jet 3D printing and their work could leak into other applications.

Two Months Later: Do You Like Our New Suit?

Way back in February we took a big step and dramatically changed our site layout. Do you like it?

WI3DP: Eva Wolf – “Feminine Intuitiveness And Creativity Is A Definite Advantage For Any Tech Company”

Eva Wolf is the co-founder of California-based AirWolf 3D, a 3D printing equipment manufacturer.

Brace Yourself For Carbon Nanotube 3D Printer Filament!

A new filament from Avante demonstrates how much more advances in 3D printing filament chemistry can achieve.

ElectroBoom’s Shocking Probe Into 3D Printing Is More Than Painful

Mehdi Sadaghdar’s 3D printing tutorial is right on the mark, but also quite painful.

Those Aren’t 3D Printers! They’re Material Vending Machines!

You’d think you’re buying a 3D printer to produce objects, be they prototypes or otherwise. But there’s another way to look at the machine: as a vending machine.

Carbon’s Huge M1 Pricing May Not Be Totally Crazy After All

Some analysis shows that Carbon’s recent pricing announcement for their M1 “CLIP”-based 3D printer might not be as stratospheric as you might think.

PolyMaker’s Slick 3D Print Smoothing System

Shanghai-based Polymaker has developed a combination plastic filament and device to perfectly smooth 3D prints.

The Two Dirty Secrets Of Resin 3D Printing

Of the many forms of 3D printing processes, resin is one that is seen as advanced – but sometimes there’s a secret issue looming.

Today, Formlabs Begins A Profound Transformation

Today Formlabs announced new resin that demonstrates a significant product and marketing strategy change.

A Consideration of EBM versus DMLS Industrial Metal 3D Printing Processes, Part 2

This is the final segment of a two-part series comparing EBM and DMLS 3D printing processes. The first part may be found here.

Chemically Active 3D Prints To Make Amazing Things Happen

Some interesting research in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials shows how a 3D printed object could be functional in a chemical manner.

The Simple Way A 3D Printing Startup Can Obtain Customer Scans

There’s no shortage of ideas for 3D printing startups, but many depend on obtaining custom 3D scan information about clients, and that’s usually a difficult proposition.

Exploring Advanced 3D Design With Desktop 3D Printing Equipment

Highly complex 3D printed structures are being explored by large corporations for unique products, but can this be done by those with lesser equipment? Apparently so!

So HP Won’t Be Buying 3D Systems?

A report from Citigroup on Investors Business Daily declares that HP won’t be buying 3D Systems. Or would they?

Watching The TAZ 6 Grow Up

LulzBot is a fascinating company producing very well-regarded 3D printers, but one aspect of their business is unlike most others.

Is A Liquid-Based 3D Scanner Really Necessary?

A recent instructables proposes using “Milk” as a 3D scanning medium. I think this approach may be more trouble than it’s worth.

The Gross “Modular Body” Isn’t Really 3D Printed

I’m perusing an extremely strange site describing “Oscar”, said to be the world’s first 3D printed modular organism.

What Else Will 3D Systems Sell Off?

3D Systems announced sale of its STEAMtrax system to Polar3D. Is this the end of their cuts?

Design of the Week: Spherical Creations

This week’s selection is the set of Spherical Creations by French Sculptor Dario Santacroce.

A Consideration of EBM versus DMLS Industrial Metal 3D Printing Processes, Part 1

There is no escaping the fact that industrial 3D printing with metal is an increasing application trend for additive manufacturing technologies.

A Better Way To Cast 3D Prints

Casting is a way some 3D print operators transform their fragile plastic prints into more durable materials, like metal. But what is the best 3D print material to do this?

Sculpteo Responds To The Biggest Customer Concern

Sculpteo announced a new “48 hour” shipping policy that could change people’s minds about using 3D print services.

Something Weird Is Happening In 3D Printing Patents

While perusing recent patent filings by the major 3D printing companies, I noticed something rather strange.

ZMorph’s New Multifabrication Machine: Lasers, CNC And 3D Printing In a Sexy Box

ZMorph has been producing a machine with multiple methods of fabrication, but now they’ve stepped it up a level with their ZMorph 2 SX machine.

Powerful Cura Open Beta 3D Print Slicer Is Ready For You To Download

Ultimaker has released a new open-beta version of Cura, their popular slicing software, and there’s much good news and a bit of bad news.

Fusion3’s Surprise: The F400 3D Printer, A Designer’s Dream Machine

A small company in North Carolina has made big improvements on their 3D printer design.

What Does MakerBot’s Production Downsizing Really Mean?

At first, you might think the announcement that MakerBot has abandoned a huge space used for production might be a bad thing. But I think not.

Really, Who Are The Leaders In Desktop And Industrial 3D Printing?

A new report from CONTEXT provides estimates for sales for the leading companies in 3D printing, from which we can draw some interesting conclusions.

E3D-Online’s Powerful Titan Extruder Is In High Demand

E3D-Online released their new Titan Extruder, and it seems to have all the features many have wanted in a high-performance extruder.

New 3D Printing Process Could Revolutionize Metal Printing

Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed yet another 3D printing process, which they call “Selective Separation Sintering”.

One Brilliant Way To Reduce Frustrating 3D Print Failures

Someone has devised a method for performing dynamic error correction on 3D printers to ensure the nozzle is always placed precisely where it should be.

3DShook’s Unusual 3D Model Discovery Tools

It’s a very tough business these days running a printable 3D model shop, but 3DShook seems to be experimenting with a variety of different shopping methods to overcome the challenges.

Dremel Follows The Lead Of Others And Focuses On The Education Market

Dremel made a big splash in 2014 when they introduced their desktop 3D printer. But now, they’re taking a slightly different approach.

Interesting Statistics In Wohler’s 2016 Report

Longtime additive Manufacturing consultant Terry Wohlers issued his latest annual report on the state of the industry.

Mosaic Manufacturing Finally Ships The Palette

If you’re looking for a fascinating way to coax your monocolor 3D printer into producing multiple colors, you can now obtain a Palette from Mosaic Manufacturing.

The Cycle Is Complete: A 3D Pen Turns Into A 3D Printer

YouTuber Tinkernut shows how to produce a “cheap 3D printer” in a recent video, but there’s an ironic twist to the plan.

How To Compare The Real Costs Of 3D Printing Filaments

Most filament vendors price their filament by weight: pounds or kilograms, but is cost per pound really indicative of how expensive one filament is vs. another?

WI3DP: Lauren Slowik: “I Was Wishing I Could Customize My Furniture For My Space The Way I Could Customize Content On A Website”

Lauren is the founder of 3DIY. She is also one of the minds behind Lady Tech Guild and builds the education program at Shapeways as their Design Evangelist.

Design of the Week: War Machine Mark III

This week’s selection is the very detailed and comprehensive War Machine Mk 3 model by CGTrader contributor Rafael Benedicto.

3DPrintler Launches An Investment Fund For 3D And Other Tech

You might recall 3DPrintler as being a powerful search engine for costing potential 3D print services, but now they’re branching out into another area: 3D print investments.

Carbon Dioxide As 3D Printing Material?

Yes, we’ve all seen carbon fiber 3D printing material, but now scientists from the University Of California have managed to use carbon dioxide to 3D print.

The 3D Printer Statistics War Is A Losing Battle

There seems to be two kinds of 3D printer manufacturers these days: those who focus on specifications, and those who don’t.

The Most Important Feature Of A 3D Printer Is Not What You’d Expect

Our streets are awash in 3D printers, each of which has different specifications and capabilities. But what is the most important consideration?

Yet Another Way To 3D Scan: Drones

A terrific story by Jess Hedstrom of Sculpteo explains how 3D scans of large objects can be accomplished, and it’s surprisingly similar to the process in our scanning series.

Tallying Up The Carbon M1’s Total Cost Of Ownership

Carbon announced their first product, the M1 3D Printer last week, but with a twist: subscription pricing. We calculated how much it could cost you.

The J750 Causes Big Implications For Many

This week I’ve written a few stories about Stratasys’ new J750, and here’s more thoughts on what this milestone machine means for others in the 3D print universe.

Is Automotive Catching On To 3D Printing?

A report predicts big things for 3D printing in the automotive sector. But could this herald a revolution in design?

Resin 3D Printer Owners: You Need A Fixer3D

A very sophisticated 3D printing pen is designed to accurately repair resin 3D prints.

3D Systems Finds A New CEO

As expected, 3D Systems has finally announced Vyomesh Joshi as their new CEO to take the helm after the departure of longtime CEO Avi Reichenthal late last year.

How Stratasys’ New J750 Changes The Product Development Game

The most interesting things about the J750 multimaterial and multicolor 3D printer is not the hardware, in my opinion, but instead it’s the effects it has on business processes.

Deep Inside The New J750 Multicolor, Multimaterial 3D Printer

Earlier today Stratasys announced their most advanced 3D printer, the J750. But what’s inside this machine that makes it so powerful? We have the story.

Stratasys’ Astonishing New J750 Color 3D Printer: Evolutionary AND Revolutionary

Today Stratasys announced perhaps the most important 3D printer in the company’s history: the J750.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Rubber Band Gatling Gun

This week’s selection is the awesome Rubber Band Gatling Gun by Kirby James Downey.

Beyond Mere Brass and Steel Nozzles, Lies Tungsten

A new premium 3D printing hot end nozzle has been developed in tungsten, which could alleviate many issues.

Could A Plasma 3D Printer Be In Your Future?

New research from NASA Ames and SLAC demonstrates an effective way of 3D printing nanomaterials using plasma.

Can You Use ReCap 360 On An iPad? Yes You Can!

Well, sort of. Autodesk has announced a technology preview of ReCap 360 Mobile that qualified persons can join.

HyVISION Introduces Two New 3D Printers

Korea-based HyVISION has launched two new 3D printers, including a resin-DLP unit that’s very different from their history.

Lessons From The Demise of Solidoodle

This week former 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle finally made it formal by announcing they’ve suspended operations permanently. While many could see this coming, what lessons can we gain from this event?

Gravity Sketch Simplifies Touch-Based 3D Design

A fun 3D design app has launched: Gravity Sketch.

Pinshape Lives! Or Does It?

Earlier this week, 3D model site Pinshape announced they were shutting down. Now, that might not be the case.

Another 3D Printing Use Case: Land Models

Along with prosthetics, prototypes, jewelry and other increasingly common usage scenarios for 3D printing is one that was discovered years ago but hasn’t seem to grow as much: land models.

BREAKING: Pinshape Folds!

In a surprise announcement just moments ago, 3D model sharing site announced they’re shutting down operations.

Wevolver Is A Different Kind Of Repository

There are countless web-based 3D model repositories, but none are quite like Wevolver, who focus on actually doing practical something with your 3D prints.

Kühling&Kühling’s High-Temperature HT500 3D Printer

Germany-based Kühling&Kühling’s new HT500 3D printer is not only reliable, but also offers one of the highest print temperatures I’ve seen.

Anarkik Creation’s Jewelry Niche

Anarkik3D seems to have found a niche for their haptic 3D design software: Jewelry.

UNIZ Launches the SLASH

San Diego-based startup UNIZ launches their incredible new resin 3D printer today.

WI3DP: Turnera Croom

Doctor Turnera Croom is the founder of Vets in 3D, a start-up offering 3D printing classes with a focus on Veterinary Medicine and animals.

Is 3D Printing Really Necessary For Lunar Bases?

A proposal from Russia and EU to build a lunar base at the south pole of our moon suggests heavy use of 3D printing. But is this really required?

What MakerBot Really Did To The Smart Extruder

During my recent conversation with MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom, he told us their new SmartExtruder+ had been redesigned and tested extensively. I had no idea how much until now.

Is The Olo For You? Perhaps Not…

A spectacularly successful Kickstarter campaign by the new Olo 3D printer illustrates a division between buyers in the 3D printer market.

The Most Unusual 3D Printing Patent Yet Seen

Researchers at Boeing have published a patent describing a bizarre method of 3D printing that involves levitation. I am skeptical.

Design of the Week: Bomb Lamp

This week’s selection is the not-quite-explosive Bomb Lamp by Shapeways designer Urbano Rodriguez.

Interesting: 3D Systems Culinary Survives

Last fall 3D Systems performed a kind of “housecleaning” to optimize their operations, cutting out unprofitable divisions and products. But one seems to have survived.

MEDICREA’s Real Time Spinal Support Team

A lab service assists physicians in real-time to prepare implantable spinal rods, demonstrating how 3D printing must get much closer to application areas.

Volumetrick Provides A Free 3D Print Quoting Service

You might have made your 3D printer available for hire, but are you able to provide accurate and rapid quotes for your services?

Prosthetic Limbs: 3D Printing for Athletes with Disabilities

3D printing is helping many individuals to lead fulfilling lives through their use of prosthetics.

YSoft’s 3D Printer Management System To Supercharge Education Adoption

This is something I’ve not seen before: a usage management system that’s integrated into a 3D printer.

Your Quick Answers Could Help Additive Manufacturing Research

A survey is underway seeking answers from professionals using 3D printing / additive manufacturing processes.

Filapack Offers A 3D Printer Material Sampling Service

Startup company Filapack has launched a new service the enables inexpensive testing of popular 3D printer filaments.

Student 3D Prints His Own Dental Appliance: Good Or Bad Idea?

Amos Dudley has somehow managed to design and 3D print a custom dental appliance for correcting his teeth, but is this really a good idea?

Design of the Week: Spirograph

This week’s selection is the Spirograph by MyMiniFactory user Valois Torms.

An Unsolvable Challenge Facing Every 3D Designer

The recent controversy over misuse of Thingiverse 3D models highlights an ongoing issue facing all 3D designers: theft.

3D Scanning Sculptures: One More Thing!

You may have read our recent series on how to properly 3D scan museum sculptures. If so, you’ll want to read the final step I forgot to include!

Arevo Labs’ Fascinating Materials and Software

In the middle of Silicon Valley lies the headquarters of an advanced 3D printing company: Arevo Labs, who produce some extremely interesting materials and software.