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Unpacking the Price Tag: Why Some 3D Printers Are More Expensive
I’m reading a thread on the cost of LulzBot 3D printers, and there are several interesting insights to be found.
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
Stratasys Makes a Strategic Move Towards Continuous Carbon Fiber Printing
What are the implications of Stratasys’ recent acquisition of Arevo’s technology?
GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment
Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.
Pre-Sliced Files for Resin 3D Printers: Convenience or Compromise?
Do pre-sliced 3D models make sense?
Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts
A breakthrough in corrosion prevention has been made by metal 3D printing researchers.
Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality
Divide By Zero Technologies has introduced an “auto-switchover” technology in their latest 3D printer, apparently the world’s first.
Suffolk Technologies and Innovation in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the construction industry is about to be disrupted.
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material
Researchers have made a 3D printing material that is entirely made from recycled wood, but there are some significant issues.
Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder
Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but there’s more to the story.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.
ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.
Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing
Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.
VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing
VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.
Book of the Week: Photogrammetry Fundamentals
This week’s selection is “Photogrammetry Fundamentals: The Ultimate Survival Guide” by ARCHIV3D.
Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production
I’m looking at a new manufacturing process called “RIM” that makes use of 3D printing.
AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing
AMPOWER has issued a new version of their famous metal 3D print technology vendor chart.
Roboze Increases Customer Engagement with New Milan Office
Roboze has opened a new office.
Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card
This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology
Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.
AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing
AM Technologies announced a desktop vapor smoothing unit.
Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process
There’s a new metal 3D printing process coming from Fluent Metal.
Master Resin 3D Printing with J3D-Tech’s Comprehensive Guide: A Must-Read for Operators
Resin 3D printing can initially be quite challenging, but there’s a resource that can help.
Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production
A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.
ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software
ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock’s recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
MorphoScope’s Extensive Digital Library of 3D Natural History Models
Researchers have published an immense online library of natural history 3D models for download.
Leap71 Lands Milestone Aerospace Deal to Elevate Computational Engineering
Leap71 has secured a major deal to provide their computational engineering services to the aerospace industry.
Stratasys To Test Materials on the Lunar Surface in 2025
Stratasys announced a deal to send their 3D prints to the lunar surface.
From Blueprint to Build: QXO’s Visionary Approach with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Brad Jacobs’ new venture and how 3D printing can be used in the modernization of the construction supply sector.
Introducing RepRapMicron: The Open Source 3D Printer Targeting Sub-Micron Precision
RepRap is developing a new 3D printer concept: RepRapMicron.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute
Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.
Book of the Week: Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces
This week’s selection is “Autodesk Fusion 360 Surface Design and Sculpting with T-Spline Surfaces” by John Willis andSandeep Dogra.
The LulzBot Print Farm: A Turnkey Solution for High-Volume 3D Printing
FAME 3D has introduced a 3D printing factory array system, called “LulzBot Print Farm”.
Polystruder Unveils GR PRO: AI-Powered Plastic Shredding
I’m looking at a pair of new plastic shredders from Polystruder.
Overcoming the Challenges: The Road Ahead for 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has looked different in recent years due to demands for sustainability and innovation. 3D printing has been a catalyst for this change in construction, but it is relatively still in its infancy.
Design of the Week: Calilantern
This week’s selection is the Calilantern by Vector 3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 10, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ancient Glassmaking Artform Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Finnish artist Sini Majuri’s seamless blend of traditional glassblowing with modern techniques.
Printing a Future of Inclusion: How Wi3DP’s Manifesto is Reshaping Additive Manufacturing
In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), a dynamic movement is growing, and it’s not just about the latest technology or groundbreaking material.
Microplastics Detected in Human Placentas: Sustainable 3D Printing Materials Required
The microplastics problem is far worse than anyone suspected.
Exploring the FX10: Markforged’s Latest Advanced 3D Printer
We had a look at Markforged’s latest 3D printer, the FX10.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 3
Our test of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 2
Our test of the new Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 1
We’ve been testing the new high speed 3D printer from Kingroon, the KP3S Pro V2.
Examining RIC Technology’s 3D Printing Innovations in Construction
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee speak with RIC Technology founder Ziyou Xu about the company’s latest developments in construction 3D printing.
3D-Fuel Joins Nexa3D Family in Strategic Acquisition
Consolidation continues in the 3D printing industry with an announcement from 3D-Fuel.
Axtra3D Welcomes Industry Veteran Rajeev Kulkarni as Chief Strategy Officer from 3D Systems
There’s big news from Axtra3D: their new Chief Strategy Officer comes to the role from 3D Systems.
Innovative 3D Scanner Startup Scoobe3D Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Fierce Market Competition
3D scanner manufacturer Scoobe3D has apparently declared bankruptcy.
3D Printing for Quality Assurance: A Closer Look at Aerospace Component Inspection Protocols
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. examine how 3D printing can be leveraged to address some of the recent challenges in aerospace component production.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
Create Unique 3D Print Textures with Ember Prototypes’ Customized Print Plates
Ember Prototypes has launched a customized 3D printer plate service.
Create it REAL and LCS Partner to Produce 3D Printed Wheelchair Seating
Create it REAL announced an interesting arrangement for a new kind of 3D print application: wheelchair seating.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing with Fusion 360
This week’s selection is “3D Printing with Fusion 360” by Sualp Ozel.
Anycubic Quickly Resolves Security Incident Involving Unexpected GCODE File on 3D Printers
Anycubic seems to have resolved a curious security incident with their 3D printers.
Introducing Trajectoids: Researchers Develop 3D Printed Objects with Custom Trajectories
I’ve learned about an interesting new object type that can be 3D printed: Trajectoids.
Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing: NAMP Significantly Increases Part Strength
Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process that vastly increases the strength of 3D printed parts.
Design of the Week: Sanding Blocks
This week’s selection is the Sanding Blocks collection by Printables contributor Jan Štech.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 3, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Innovative Solutions: 3D Printing in ADU and DADU Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can help accelerate and accommodate ADU and DADU construction.
Farewell to the MK3S+: Prusa Research Phases Out Legendary 3D Printer for New Innovations
Unsurprisingly, Prusa Research announced the end of production for their very popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
Bambu Lab, Voron, and Elegoo Gain Recognition: Insights from Fabbaloo’s 2024 Survey
Recently we completed our annual reader survey, and we found some interesting results.
Sprybuild Unveils Groundbreaking Continuous-Operation Resin 3D Printer
A new player has entered the resin 3D print space: Sprybuild.
Creality Launches Ender-3 V3 with Innovative CoreXZ System for Enhanced Speed and Quality
Creality introduced a new desktop 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3, which has a feature I’ve never seen before.
Clearance Sales Signal the Decline of Slow-Speed 3D Printers
It begins: the disappearance of slow-speed 3D printers.
3DQue’s Auto-Eject Feature Now Available for Bambu Lab Equipment
3DQue announced they’ve released an auto-ejection capability for Bambu Lab equipment.
Innovating Aerospace: JuggerBot 3D’s Hybrid 3D Printer Blends Pellets with Resin
JuggerBot 3D is to develop a unique hybrid 3D printer using both pellets and resin.
Quantica and ImageXpert Join Forces to Pioneer Advanced 3D Printing Resins
Quantica has struck an interesting arrangement with ImageXpert to develop advanced 3D printing resins.
NASA Evaluating Volumetric 3D Printing for Space Missions
An interesting reveal at NASA: they been testing a volumetric 3D printer in a weightless environment.
The Making of the White Tower, the World’s Tallest 3D Printed Structure
The White Tower in Switzerland is set to become the world’s tallest 3D printed structure.
The Dental Industry’s 3D Printing Boom: New Players, Technologies, and Applications
For some unexplainable reason, there has been a slew of announcements focusing on the dental industry in recent weeks.
San Jose Crackdown: Teen Arrested for 3D Printing Illegal Firearms
Another perp has been busted for 3D printing weapons.
Book of the Week: Machinery’s Handbook
This week’s selection is “Machinery’s Handbook: Toolbox” by Erik Oberg et al.
Anycubic’s Fan Festival with Major Discounts on 3D Printers
I’m not quite sure how we missed this, but Anycubic is currently running an enormous contest and sale on their 3D printing equipment.
MIT Engineers Pioneer Advanced 3D Printing Technique for High-Performance Solenoids
There’s been an interesting development in how functional solenoids can be directly 3D printed.
Microscale 3D Printing Strength Measured Accurately for the First Time
There’s been a breakthrough in the ability to properly measure the strength of microscopic 3D prints.
Design of the Week: Apple Vision Pro Stand
This week’s selection is the Apple Vision Pro Stand by Christian Selig.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 25, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Perspectives on 3D Bioprinting: Conversation with Vidmantas Šakalys from Vital3D
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe sit down for a chat with Vidmantas Šakalys, co-founder and CEO of Vital3D Technologies.
Reality Check: Seven Hidden Truths About 3D Printing
Having used many types of 3D printers for so many years, I’ve heard all the hype. But what are the hidden truths?
Monumental Revolutionizes Construction with Brick-Laying ‘3D Printer’ Technology
A company’s new construction device makes me wonder how we should define a 3D printer.
Exploring Zaxe’s Latest 3D Printers: the X3 and Z3S
Istanbul-based Zaxe produces two interesting professional 3D printers.
What are the Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing Today?
Clinging to outdated ideas about additive manufacturing puts you behind. Here are 5 3D printing myths worth busting.
Authentise Announces Trio of Partnerships to Innovate Additive Manufacturing Workflows
Interesting news from Authentise today regarding three separate partnerships.
Innovative Research Offers Hope for Recycling 3D Printing Materials
There’s been another development in the science of recycling polymers that could affect 3D printing.
Exploring HP’s Strategic Focus on 3D Printing Applications
HP is focusing their 3D print efforts on applications.
Pioneering 3D Printing at Saint-Gobain
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Saint-Gobain’s proactive approach to 3D printing integration.
Enhance Resin 3D Print Quality: Discover the Mini Heater
In my quest to find the most unusual 3D printing accessories, I found an interesting heating unit.
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation in 3D Printed Habitat
NASA announced a new call for volunteers to live in a 3D printed Mars habitat.
Chameleon-Inspired Breakthrough: Researchers Develop Multicolor Resin 3D Printing Method
Researchers may have developed a way to perform multicolor resin 3D printing.
Florida Building Tomorrow Today: The Shift from Wood to 3D Printed Homes in Hurricane Zones
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the ongoing construction of wood homes in hurricane prone coastal areas and the advantage of 3D printed homes.