This week’s selection is the Functioning Model Car by Charlie Ashman.
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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 29, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Salmon and 3D Printing: Catching On to the Trend
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several startup companies developing ways to 3D print salmon meat.
Formalloy’s Smart DED 3D Printer
Formalloy produces a metal DED 3D printer, and it’s a lot smarter than you might think.
Optimizing 3D Printed Medical Implants
New research shows a way to optimize human 3D printed implants for more personalized microstructure.
3D Printing Cremation Urns
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the new practice of 3D printing cremation urns for the deceased.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Process Enables Opaque Resin
Volumetric 3D printing is the future, but it’s had a significant limitation: it must use transparent resin. Until now.
Highly Effective 3D Printed Delivery System for Vaccines Developed
Researchers have developed a novel and highly effective 3D printable system for delivering vaccines to individuals.
Oqton Becomes 3D Systems’ Central Software
Oqton looks quite a bit different than the last time we spoke with them.
New 3D Printing Opportunities as We Enter the Metaverse
Charles Goulding & Andressa Bonafe examine the possibilities of 3D printing with the metaverse.
Meltio Focuses On Metal Manufacturing
I had a long chat with Ángel Llavero, CEO of Meltio about their unique metal 3D printing process.
SPEE3D Looking At Marine 3D Print Applications
I spoke with SPEE3D’s CEO Byron Kennedy to learn more about the company’s intentions.
Kickstarter Refunds 3D Scanner Contributions
According to a court document, Kickstarter will begin refunding backers of Creality’s latest 3D scanner project.
3D Printed Cars… It’s Happening
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent progress in 3D printing automobiles.
Mosaic Manufacturing’s E-Twill is a Game Changer
Hidden at the back of their Rapid+TCT booth, Mosaic Manufacturing displayed an amazing 3D print technology.
Anisoprint Signs Orbital Deal
Anisoprint signed a deal with Nanoracks to develop a space-based continuous carbon fiber 3D printing capability.
Speeding Up 3D Printing With Ulendo
We had a chat with Ulendo, developers of an intriguing system to dramatically speed up 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Product Roadmaps Relaunched
This week’s selection is “Product Roadmaps Relaunched: How to Set Direction while Embracing Uncertainty” by C. Todd Lombardo, Bruce McCarthy, Evan Ryan and Michael Connors.
Trends Seen at Rapid+TCT 2022
At last week’s Rapid+TCT event there were clearly a number of themes running through the industry.
Farsoon Launches Advanced FS200Mx2 Metal 3D Printer
Farsoon announced the FS200Mx2 Metal 3D printer, which includes quite a few very interesting features.
3D Printing as Exponential Technology
Charles R. Goulding reviews The Exponential Age, which places 3D printing at the forefront of transformation.
Design of the Week: Nexarator Helmet
This week’s selection is the Nexerator Helmet by designer Rob Wiggins.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 22, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Drone Wars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Harry Foxman consider potential use of 3D print technology for military drone manufacturing.
Hands On With SuperSlicer’s Calibration Set
I’ve been playing with SuperSlicer for the past week and have some thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic AirPure
We gave the new Anycubic Airpure a test in our lab.
L’Oréal Leads Beauty Industry Makeover with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the incredible and growing use of 3D printing at beauty giant L’Oréal.
Complementary Aspects of MakerBot and Ultimaker
What are some interesting ways that MakerBot and Ultimaker could fit together?
Scultpeo Launchs 2022 Survey
Sculpteo has launched their annual industry survey, and we encourage readers to respond.
What Does An AM Market of US$89B Mean?
Two recent forecasts indicate the global additive manufacturing market will grow to record levels.
Electric Lawn Mowers and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe lawn mower manufacturers should use more 3D print technology.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon M3 concludes with an examination of the software environment, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Photon M3 continues with our setup and calibration experience.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 1
Not long after testing the Anycubic Photon M3, we got our hands on the very different Anycubic Photon M3 Plus 3D printer.
Global Auto Parts Disruption and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how those in automotive companies might take advantage of current economic conditions to advance 3D print technology.
New AM Materials Round Up, May 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process
A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.
The Two Types of Metal 3D Printing: Dangerous and Not So Dangerous
Those categories would be “dangerous” and “less dangerous”.
Book of the Week: Generative Design
This week’s selection is “Generative Design: Visualize, Program, and Create with JavaScript in p5.js” by Benedikt Groß.
The Most Complex 3D Printed Part Ever?
Hyperganic may have produced the most complex model ever 3D printed, a revolutionary aerospace engine.
A Look at Thangs Workspace
Thangs is a well-known 3D model repository, but did you know they have a fascinating version control system?
An Open Source Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer?
Believe it or not, there is an open source electron beam metal 3D printer project underway.
Design of the Week: Starship SN15
This week’s selection is the set of Starship 3D models by Yoan Soilen.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 15th, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hybrid NFT/Physical Goods and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding & Andressa Bonafe examine how NFTs could make considerable use of 3D printing.
Hands On With Scaniverse
I took a look at a Scaniverse, a very useful handheld 3D scanning app.
3D Printed Digital Inventory Gets Real in Oil & Gas
News from Spare Parts 3D reveals interesting results from a digital inventory move.
We’re Attending RAPID+TCT: Are You?
This coming week we’ll be on the road attending the annual RAPID+TCT show in Detroit.
UltiBot or MakerMaker: Ultimaker and MakerBot to Merge
In a surprising announcement this morning, it appears that Ultimaker and MakerBot are to merge into a single entity.
Mooji Meats To Develop Rapid Food Printer
A food tech startup hopes to develop a powerful and economical food 3D printer.
An Experimental Microscopic Printer Made of DNA?
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a microscopic printer that is made of DNA molecules.
3D Printing Plastic Food or Sampuru
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the possibility of using 3D printing to create sampuru.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon Engraver
Did you know that Creality also makes laser engravers?
Two New Stratasys 3D Printers For Composite Materials
Stratasys announced two new 3D printers specialized for composite materials.
Meet COBOD’s New Investor: GE Renewable Energy
Coming in hot just after COBOD and GE Renewable Energy announced a dedicated factory to 3D print wind turbine components, a big investment move took place.
KB Home Supply Chain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley notice a mainstream publication directly suggest use of 3D printing for industry.
Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
Could Bambu Lab’s X1 Series Be The Smartest 3D Printer?
Bambu Lab launched a new 3D printer series, the X1, designed for the prosumer market, and it has many features we’ve never seen before.
3D Print Industry Supports Ukraine With Silent Auction
A silent auction set for next week intends on providing direct support to Ukraine.
Book of the Week: Autodesk Fusion 360 A Power Guide
This week’s selection is “Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users” by John Willis and Sandeep Dogra.
Biden Boosts Additive Manufacturing, But Will It Work?
What is “AM Forward” all about and will it work?
BigRep Launches Factory Tooling System
You can now use BigRep FLOW to quickly create tooling for factories with no CAD experience.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
Design of the Week: Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope
This week’s selection is the Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope by Paul Tadrous.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 8, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Large UK Defense Budget and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at recent defense spending changes in the UK and how that may affect use of 3D printing.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
XJET Produces First Completely Ceramic Piston
An automotive company has used XJET’s NPJ technology to produce a high performance engine piston made entirely from ceramic material.
gCreate Announces New gMax 2 PRO 3D Printer
Brooklyn-based gCreate announced a new professional 3D printer, the gMax 2 PRO.
Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM
The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.
A Very Different Way To 3D Print Glass
Glass 3D printing is a very challenging technology but researchers have found a different way to 3D print that common material.
Arevo Moves Into E-Bikes
Arevo announced yet another project for their continuous carbon fiber 3D print system: E-Bikes.
Nearshoring e Impresión 3D: Una Combinación Prometedora Para La Economía Mexicana
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe examinan los últimos desarrollos en la fabricación aditiva en México.
Nearshoring and 3D Printing: a Promising Combination for the Mexican Economy
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the latest developments in additive manufacturing in Mexico.
Have You Used BuildBee?
BuildBee is a new online tool for 3D print job preparation.
Does Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Really Change Things?
After the blockbuster announcement of Ultimaker Cura 5.0, I decided to give it a quick test.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Lincoln Electric: Welding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine how a welding company has adopted 3D printing technology.
Stratasys Aiming at 3D Printed Fashion
Stratasys announced a new 3D printer specialized for 3D printed fashions, the J850 TechStyle.
Replique’s New Network Optimizes Materials For Clients
Replique announced a new partner network for authorized materials that is a bit different.
New AI-Generated Enzyme Could Get Rid of 3D Print Waste
Researchers have used a unique process to develop an enzyme that dissolves thermoplastic.
Book of the Week: Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
This week’s selection is “Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD” by Colin Dow.
Volumetric 3D Printing Will Eventually Take Over
New developments in volumetric 3D printing suggest only one future for resin 3D printing: volumetric.
The Wematter Gravity 3D Printer’s New Application
Wematter announced a new client that could prove to be a profitable avenue for future sales.
What Is Photometric Stereo 3D Scanning?
There are several basic approaches to achieving a 3D scan, but one you may not have heard of is photometric stereo scanning.
Design of the Week: VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable
This week’s selection is the VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable by Printables contributor dmeeze.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 1, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What Honda & Sony’s Electric Vehicle Partnership Means for 3D Printing Technology
Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the recent partnership between Sony and Honda, and see what effect this may have on 3D printing activity.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 29, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
XJET Shuffles CEOs in Strategic Change
XJET announced a surprise change at the top, along with a change in strategy.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Releases First ESG & Sustainability Report
Stratasys released their very first ESG & sustainability report, perhaps the first in the industry.
Another PLA Recycling Venture
I’ve just noticed another PLA recycling service, specifically for 3D print waste.
Could OVF Replace GCODE?
A newly invented protocol just might replace GCODE for certain types of 3D printing.
Sweden: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at potential military use of 3D printing in Sweden.