This week’s selection is “Tinkercard for Dummies” by Shaun C. Bryant.
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Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission
Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.
BMF’s microArch S230 3D Printer
BMF announced a new microArch 3D printer, the S230.
Essentium Announces PEKK High Temperature Material
Essentium announced the availability of a new high temperature material for their equipment, PEKK.
Design of the Week: Electroplated Thor Hammer
This week’s selection is the electroplated Thor Hammer by engineer Ian Chamas.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 12, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.
Inside the NILS 480 SLS 3D Printer
Sinterit has revealed more details about their upcoming NILS 480 SLS 3D printer, which could shake up the SLS market.
Where There’s Data, There Could Be 3D Prints
A new scientific 3D print application demonstrates the value of data in 3D printing.
More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You
Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
MX3D 3D Prints Prototype Lunar Habitat Floor
MX3D has 3D printed a prototype metal lunar habitat floor for ESA.
3D Printing At The The 2021 Ceramics Expo
The Ceramics Expo returned for 2021, and we were on-site in Cleveland for a look at 3D printing at the in-person event.
Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.
Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?
Mayku today announced a new device, the Multiplier.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
What Does A Return To In-Person Industry Events Look Like?
In-person industry events are moving from pandemic wish list item to real-world happenings — but what does that look like in practice?
3D Printing Plumbing Parts and Components
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities when using 3D printing for plumbing applications.
Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Costs & Acceptance
Additive manufacturing (AM) is relatively young as both a technology and as an industry.
Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Materials & Processes
Additive manufacturing is relatively young as both technology and industry, growing rapidly to overcome hurdles to adoption.
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
Book of the Week: The Non-Designer’s Design Book
This week’s selection is “The Non-Designer’s Design Book” by Robin Williams.
The Standard Evolution of 3D Printing Companies, Courtesy of Sinterit
A new 3D printer announcement this week demonstrates once again how similar the paths many 3D printer manufacturers take.
The Stratasys Navy Deal Is Bigger Than It Appears
Stratasys announced a massive US$20M contract to deliver 3D printers to the US Navy.
Advancements of 3D Printing in the Dental Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss recent 3D printing advancements in the dental industry.
Design of the Week: 3D Puzzle V2.0
This week’s selection is the 3D Puzzle V2.0 by woodworker Ray Whitby.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 5, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Swimply is Making a Splash and 3D Printing Can Dive In On This Trend
Owning a pool isn’t always a pool party.
The Wemake Automatic Ejection system For 3D Printers
I’ve come across another method for automating 3D printing: the Automatic Ejection System by Wemake.
The MakerPi P3 PRO 3D Printer is Coming
There’s a new and interesting desktop 3D printer in the MakerPi family.
Photocentric Launches New Desktop 3D Printer, the LC Opus
Photocentric has launched a new desktop resin 3D printer, the LC Opus.
AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon
AON3D announced a major new investment and a partnership on a lunar project.
What Is The Largest 3D Printed Structure In North America?
How large is the biggest 3D printed structure in North America?
STPL3D Launches New Line of Industrial SLA 3D Printers
STPL3D announced a series of industrial SLA 3D printers they call “Indomake”.
Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing
On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration warned companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong.
Seven 3D Printer Features That Should Be Standard
Desktop 3D printers have evolved significantly in the 10+ years they’ve been on the market, but there are many more features they need to include.
Overcoming The 3D Printed Metal Reflection Barrier
3D printing of certain reflective metals is a difficult challenge for some processes.
Raise3D Announces Pro3 3D Printer Series
Raise3D announced a new line of professional 3D printers, the Pro3 series.
Goodyear, Michelin and 3D Printed Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine the development of puncture-proof 3D printed vehicle tires.
The Tupel 3D Scanner Will Break Financial Barriers
A new tabletop 3D scanner is about to provide outstanding scanning performance at a very low price.
An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs
A report details a new, accessible method of detecting VOCs in the nearby atmosphere, which could be quite useful in many 3D printing situations.
Just Some 3D Printed Wagyu Beef
Scientists have developed a method of 3D printing highly-desirable Wagyu beef.
Book of the Week: Programming with OpenSCAD
This week’s selection is “Programming with OpenSCAD: A Beginner’s Guide to Coding 3D-Printable Objects” by Justin Good and Marius Kintel.
What is “Tough PLA” and Why Do You Need It?
There are now many sources of “tough PLA”, but what is this mysterious material and why is it gaining popularity?
The Flashforge Adventurer 4 3D Printer: Many Features at a Low Price
Flashforge announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Adventurer 4.
nFRONTIER Lands First AM Partner: Stratasys
nFRONTIER signed a partnership deal with Stratasys to develop advanced 3D print applications.
Design of the Week: Automated Pringles Can
This week’s selection is the Automated Pringles Can by Dylan Mandelbaum.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 29, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
CarbonTech and Carbon Capture may be the Future of Carbon Reduction
CarbonTech is a wide variety of products that can be made from CO and CO2 emissions captured from power plants, biomass or direct air capture.
Essentium to Announce First Fully Independent Extrusion 3D Printer
Essentium is set to reveal a milestone device at the upcoming Rapid+TCT exhibition.
Desktop Metal Expands Materials for Shop System
Desktop Metal announced the availability of 316L steel for their Shop System.
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Rawlings Knocks It Out of the Park with New 3D-Printed Baseball Glove
Incorporating lattices has not only enhanced the quality of Rawlings’ baseball gloves, but stands to improve players’ performance.
Trilab’s AzteQ Delta 3D Printer Surprises With Many Unusual Features
Trilab has launched AzteQ, a powerful new family of delta 3D printers.
Report on Aerospace Use Demonstrates The Case For AM Everywhere
A detailed research report has been published that shows in extreme detail the usage of metal additive manufacturing techniques in the aerospace sector.
3D Printing Iridescence and Polarization Patterns?
Researchers have found a way to print liquid crystals with iridescence and polarization patterns.
Decreasing Birthrates and Population Leads to an Increase in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mindy Zhu look at the relationship between country demographics and additive manufacturing futures.
Printing The Glioblastoma
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have 3D printed a working cancer tumor.
Massivit To Open US “Experience Center”
We received an invitation to the grand opening of Massivit’s new “Americas Experience Center”.
Rhino’s New Grasshopper Player Feature
There’s a very interesting new feature in Rhino 7: Grasshopper Player.
NCS Color-Indexed Recycled PLA Filament Available
For the very first time, you can now purchase 3D printer filament that follows NCS color definitions.
Diamond Age’s Advanced Construction 3D Printing Concept
A California company seems to have figured out how to take construction 3D printing to the next level.
The Spaghetti Detective Accidentally Allowed 3D Prints on Other Users’ Machines
A notable software misconfiguration temporarily allowed users of the Spaghetti Detective to 3D print on other people’s equipment.
Construction 3D Printing To Become Mainstream?
I was surprised to find a story about 3D printed housing in The Economist.
Book of the Week: The 3D Printing Cookbook: Tinkercad Edition
This week’s selection is “The 3D Printing Cookbook: Tinkercad Edition” by David Seto.
Anycubic To Launch Affordable Desktop DLP 3D Printer
Anycubic is preparing to launch a new desktop resin 3D printer, the Photon Ultra.
Intel Drops RealSense Cameras
Intel announced it is exiting the RealSense depth camera business.
Could Additive Manufacturing Use “Green” Steel?
There’s been an explosion in the popularity of metal additive manufacturing, and that means more use of steel.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Radio Controlled Drink and Snack Boat
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Radio Controlled Drink and Snack Boat by Alister Laidlaw of electrosync.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 22, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Custom Designed Toy Projects Play Nice With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing of toys has taken off during the pandemic.
Sakuú Launches Pilot Production Facility Project
Sakuú announced the launch of a new pilot facility to manufacture 3D printed batteries.
First 3D Printed Parts Installed in a Nuclear Reactor
Researchers have successfully installed 3D printed parts into a nuclear reactor.
A Revolutionary Continuous Resin 3D Printing System From OPT Industries Seeks Production Applications
OPT Industries is a 3D print startup company that is developing quite a number of innovations.
Seven 3D Printing Hazards
3D printing is thought to be a relatively safe activity, but is it really?
Stratasys Consolidates PolyJet Operations
Stratasys announced a consolidation of their PolyJet services.
Stable Yet Squishy: 3D Printed Tensegrity Structures
A report from ASME describes a unique “uncrushable material”.
Dassault Systèmes Offers Low-Priced SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Dassault Systèmes announced a new low-cost SOLIDWORKS offer for makers.
LulzBot Adds Powerful New Toolhead
FAME 3D announced yet another toolhead for the LulzBot line of 3D printers: the H175.
Markforged Gives Everyone The Week Off
Markforged is shutting down — for a week.
The Complexities of Manufacturing Execution Systems
Management Execution Systems make things easy, but under the covers there are many challenges
Service Repair Truck Acute Shortage and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi envision a new application for 3D printing.
Calibry’s Powerful New Software Features
Thor 3D announced several very intriguing new software features for their 3D scanning system.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Takes Major Step Into Sustainability
Stratasys announced sweeping changes that place the company on a direct path to sustainability.
Xerox Invests in CASTOR
CASTOR announced two new investors, one of which is Xerox.
Book of the Week: Ten Principles for Good Design
This week’s selection is “Dieter Rams: Ten Principles for Good Design” by Klaus Kemp.
SLM Solutions’ Shocking Decision
SLM Solutions announced a major change in marketing strategy, skipping a major trade show and focusing on an all-digital approach.
Meltio’s Latest Hybrid Metal 3D Printer
Meltio announced a hybrid metal 3D printer with the help of Philips Corporation.
3YOURMIND’s Carbon Arrangement
I spoke with 3YOURMIND CEO Alexsander Ciszek to learn more about their interesting arrangement with Carbon.
Design of the Week: Ambi-Alice, a First Order Ambisonic DIY Microphone
This week’s selection is the Ambi-Alice, a First Order Ambisonic DIY Microphone by Instructables contributor DJJones
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 15, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Expanding Workforce Training for 3D Printing
ss various ways in which companies and organizations are providing opportunities for a current and future workforce to foster and fine-tune their 3D printing skillset.
Ultimaker 3D Printer CC Core Upgraded
Ultimaker announced a significant update for their CC print core.
Carbon and Adidas Could Be Making The Most Produced 3D Printed Product
Adidas and Carbon announced a new collaboration to produce an updated 4DFWD shoe.
Fabrisonic’s Space Ambitions
Another company announced intentions to produce a space-based 3D printer: Fabrisonic.