This week’s selection is “Create Stunning AI Art” by Antonis Tsagaris and Andreas Pampoukkas.
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FDM vs FFF
What’s the difference between “FDM” and “FFF” anyway?
The Einstar 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new and very affordable handheld 3D scanner, the Einstar.
iCLIP: Resin 3D Printing 10X Faster
Researchers have developed “iCLIP”, a new 3D print process that is 5-10X faster than current resin 3D printing processes.
Design of the Week: FilamentMeter
This week’s selection is the incredible FilamentMeter by ARDUINONMORE.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 2, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Human Digital Twinning and Medical 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at digital twinning and 3D printing.
Eight Dumbest 3D Printing Mistakes
You’ve probably done them all: the eight dumbest 3D printing mistakes — FFF edition.
SnapEDA’s Syndication Network Liberates Millions of 3D Models
SnapEDA announced a new Syndication Network that releases “millions” of 3D models.
The Water Infrastructure Crisis and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose several ideas for leveraging 3D printing technology to solve today’s water crises.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
A Different Way To 3D Print Rockets
Firehawk Aerospace is 3D printing rockets, but not in the way you might think.
Herman Miller and Knoll Merger Creates 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at how innovation could be enabled by more 3D printing by major furniture producers.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Kingroon KP5L 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 2
Our lab test of the Kingroon KP5L continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab has been quite busy lately, and this time we’re looking at the Kingroon KPL5 3D printer.
Gulf Coast Military Shipbuilding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing use can be increased by shipyards constructing and refurbishing vessels.
Stratasys Introduces Certification Program
Stratasys has introduced a “certification program” for those involved with their FDM 3D printing technology.
Rivelen Robotics’ Metal Post Processing Technology
Rivelen Robotics provides a very interesting metal post processing solution for production.
AddUp Pursues Different Engagement Model
AddUp announced a joint venture, and it’s a very different way to engage with clients.
Book of the Week: A Guide to Additive Manufacturing
This week’s selection is “A Guide to Additive Manufacturing” by editors Damir Godec, Joamin Gonzalez-Gutierrez, Axel Nordin, Eujin Pei and Julia Ureña Alcázar.
Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones
New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.
When Is Construction 3D Printing Going To Catch On?
Construction 3D printing should eventually be a massive business, but when, exactly, will this occur?
Commercial Submarines and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing for manufacturing submersibles.
Design of the Week: Full Color Vi
This week’s selection is the detailed 3D model of Vi from Arcane by Magnavis and 3D printed by Barry Webb.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 25, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The CHIPS Act and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the new CHIPS and Science Act could affect 3D printing.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 3
Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and our final thoughts.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 2
Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer continues with a look at Setup, calibration and operations.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 1
Just prior to its release, we obtained a Kobra Go 3D printer from Anycubic and gave it a good test.
SLM Solutions To Build World’s Largest Metal 3D Printer
SLM Solutions is the major contractor on a project set to build what should be the largest 3D printer ever.
trinckle’s Fixture Designer Shows How It’s Done
I’ve been looking at trinckle’s Fixture Designer software, and it’s quite impressive.
The Zortrax Inkspire 2 Resin 3D Printing System
Zortrax announced a new suite for resin 3D printing, focused on the new Inkspire 2.
International Glass Industry Business Planning and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent events and how they are changing glass production.
The SunLu Terminator3 3D Printer
Sunlu announced a new desktop 3D printer that could be among the fastest in its class.
Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?
This week’s question relates to some mats we used in a prior story.
AM Apocalypse? What Happens When Shipping Costs Drop?
I’ve been doing some thinking about what might unfold in the next year or so.
India’s Economic Growth Rate and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing technology in India.
The Most Awful 3D Printer Filament Disaster I’ve Ever Encountered
I’ve got a bit of a filament problem to solve.
Essentium Announces Major Recyclable Materials Partnership
Essentium announced today a major materials partnership with Braskem that should provide new types of 3D print materials.
Meltio Partnership Creates Robotic 3D Printer
Melito has partnered with Ziknes to develop a robotic metal 3D printer.
Book of the Week: The AI Cookbook
This week’s selection is “The AI Cookbook: A taste of the future” by Paolo Rosson.
Two New 3D Print Safety Reports You Must Read
Researchers from Chemical Insights and Prusa Research have published reports on 3D printer safety that should be standard reading for all participants.
The Peel 3 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced a new handheld 3D scanner: the peel 3.
Lynxter Announces New Delta Direct Extruder
Lynxter announced a new direct drive toolhead, the FIL21.
Design of the Week: Queen Elizabeth II
This week’s selection is the 3D model of Queen Elizabeth II by CGTrader contributor Vlad.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Milwaukee Tools and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could be used at Milwaukee Tools.
New AM Materials Round Up, September 16, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
What Is MatterHackers Doing With the US Navy?
MatterHackers announced a highly unusual arrangement with the US Navy.
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids and 3D Printing Can Help
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential for use of 3D printing to produce hearing aids on demand.
Question of the Week: Silicone 3D Printing?
This week’s question begins with silicone 3D printing, but then moves to other options.
How Do F1 Teams Really Use AM?
Stratasys revealed some of the ways that 3D printing is used by at least one F1 team.
Roboze Opens “Super Materials” Lab
Roboze announced the opening of a new materials lab.
Benefits of ECAD Tool for 3D Circuit Design
Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman look at the shift from MCAD to ECAD tools for electronic circuit design.
Hands on With The Scenario 3D Scanner App
I took the new Scenario 3D scanning app for a test drive.
3D Body Data Slowly Coming Online
Aetrex announced they are now providing comprehensive 3D data for foot scans, which can be used for 3D printing.
Formlabs Announces Major Expansion
Formlabs announced plans to open a massive new facility in Milwaukee, and this could lead to bigger things.
R&D Profiles of Leading 3D Printing Companies: 2022
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at the R&D spending of several major 3D print players.
Thoughts On MakerBot and Ultimaker’s Future
Today MakerBot and Ultimaker announced details of the closing of their unique merger agreement.
SPEE3D Achieves 3D Print Naval Milestone
SPEE3D did something very interesting: they 3D printed a metal part on a navy ship.
AM Solutions On Post Processing Prints
I’m reading a brief from AM Solutions that talks about post processing, and there are some interesting points.
Book of the Week: Making Simple Robots
This week’s selection is “Making Simple Robots: Easy Robotics Projects for Kids Using Everyday Stuff” by Kathy Ceceri.
Robotic 3D Print Research Shows Large Scale Possibilities
New research demonstrates an ability have potentially infinite build volume when 3D printing.
Xact Metal Introduces XM300G Metal 3D Printer Series
Xact Metal announced the XM300G metal 3D printer series.
Mantle Releases 3D Printers
Mantle announced the availability of their first 3D printers.
Design of the Week: Filament Cutter
This week’s selection is the Filament Cutter by Printables contributor fuchsr.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 11, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
PHAradox: An Entirely New Class of 3D Print Materials
Helian Polymers is launching a new set of materials that could be the way forward for eco-conscious 3D print operations.
UpNano Increases 2PP 3D Printing Precision
UpNano announced a new feature that will increase the precision of their two photon 3D printing system.
CNH Industrial and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D print technology is woven into the growth strategy of CNH Industrial.
Don’t Buy These Marvelous 3D Models
I’m looking at a rather suspicious 3D model collection offer.
3D Printed Bioelectronics Are Coming
New research seems to have developed a way to 3D print bioelectronic components.
Exploring The Mess of Mass Market Retail 3D Printer Sales
If you intend on buying a 3D printer, maybe you should not consider buying one from a “normal” retailer.
Dinosaurs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides thoughts on the relationship between 3D technology and dinosaurs.
Questioning 3D Print Power Fail Recovery
I’m beginning to have my doubts about the benefit of “power fail recovery” for FFF 3D printers.
Researchers Develop Ice 3D Printer
There’s now a way to 3D print ice.
Therwood’s LSAM is Really Large Scale
If you’re looking for a large scale 3D printer, look no further than Thermwood.
Liquidators and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose increased use of 3D printing to help refurbish liquidated products.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 3
Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 2
Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 1
The Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer spent some time in our lab being tested.
Book of the Week: Maps for Time Travelers
This week’s selection is “Maps for Time Travelers: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Bring Us Closer to the Past” by Mark D McCoy.
Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer
Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.
Thoughts on the Nikon – SLM Systems Acquisition
Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?
Heavy Metal – Book Review
Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on shipbuilding, where 3D printing can take a lead role.
Design of the Week: Deckchair
This week’s selection is the Deckchair by Papa-prints.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 4, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Christian Dior Design Center and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the high fashion industry.
Anycubic Announces 3D Printer Under $200, and More
Anycubic announced two new 3D printers, including one that is to be priced at under US$200.
All About PrintNanny
PrintNanny is a new AI system to smartly monitor 3D print jobs.
A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand the environmental conditions expected during deployment. Sometimes those conditions are quite easy to match, such as for tabletop or decorative use. Other times mechanical… Continue reading A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”
Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.
Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”
The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.