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Book of the Week: How to Day Trade for a Living

This week’s selection is “How to Day Trade for a Living: A Beginner’s Guide to Trading Tools and Tactics, Money Management, Discipline and Trading Psychology” by Dr. Andrew Aziz.

Adapting to Disruption: How Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Can Compete With Bambu Lab

What must desktop 3D printer manufacturers do to keep up with their competitors?

Spherene’s Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces Technology

Spherene offers advanced software that can quickly generate highly complex 3D models.

Canadian Teenager Receives 12-Year Sentence for 3D Printing Firearms in Trafficking Scheme

A Canadian man has been sentenced to twelve years in jail for 3D printing weapons.

Design of the Week: Sea Urchin Hat

This week’s selection is the Sea Urchin Hat concept.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 10, 2023

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Houston Emerges as a Hub for 3D Printing Innovation Across Industries

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight industries that are flourishing in Houston, Texas.

CPSdrone’s Experiment: Successfully Operating a 3D Printer Underwater

Some folks have built an underwater 3D printer — that actually works!

Precision Printing: F3DM’s Innovative Filament Production Enhances 3D Printing Accuracy

We had a look at filaments from F3DM and discovered something quite interesting.

Quantica and Additive Appearance Launch MultiSlice for Complex 3D Printing Projects

Quantica has introduced a new software tool for their powerful NovoJet 3D printers.

How to Make 3D-Printed Parts Shrink with Precision

Research shows a thin layer of polyvinyl alcohol can help fine tune part microstructure for two-photon polymerization lithography.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 4

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 2

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with assembly and setup.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 1

With great anticipation, we have been able to test our first machine from Bambu Lab, their new mini A1.

3D Printing Revolution in Defense: Enhancing Weaponry in Two Global Conflicts

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing advancements are aiding the US and its allies in addressing conflicts by enabling rapid and innovative production of military equipment.

Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?

A question I’m hearing more frequently goes something like this: “Does Creality sell too many models of 3D printers?” At first, I thought this might be the case, as the company has released so many models that it’s actually hard to keep track of them. Creality has a habit of releasing new machines every few… Continue reading Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?

E3D and Bambu Lab Collaboration Elevates 3D Printer Performance with New Upgrade Kit

The Bambu Lab ecosystem is expanding with other suppliers.

Innovative Foam-Based 3D Printing Technique Offers Sustainable Alternative for Construction 3D Printing

More research on foam-based structural 3D printing shows a way to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

The Metal AM Market Generated US$2.85B, Up 26% YoY

The findings in the latest Metal AM Market 2023 report from VoxelMatters Research.

Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country’s transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.

3MF Consortium Welcomes Altair as New Steering Member

The 3MF Consortium announced they’ve added a new Steering Member: Altair.

4D Pioneers’ High-Temperature, Multi-Material Hybrid 3D Printers

French startup 4D Pioneers offers two interesting hybrid 3D printers that have unusual capabilities.

University of Maine’s BioHome Project Demonstrates Success in Eco-Friendly 3D Printed Housing

The University of Maine continues to develop their “BioHome” project.

Book of the Week: 200 3D Practice Drawings

This week’s selection is “3D PRINTING PROJECTS: 200 3D Practice Drawings For 3D Printing On Your 3D Printer” by Sachidanand Jha.

Blender 4.0 and Rhino 8 Debut Advanced 3D Tools

Last week saw two very popular 3D modeling software tools receive major upgrades.

Renishaw’s Tempus: An Algorithm for Faster Metal 3D Printing

We learned about Renishaw’s new metal 3D printing technology, Tempus.

3D Printing for Home Renovations

People aren’t just using 3D printers for small-scale art projects anymore.

Design of the Week: Slide Glide Cyclides

This week’s selection is the Slide Glide Cyclides by mathematician Henry Segerman.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies’ robust economic performance in the third quarter.

Minerva: Valcun’s Journey in Developing Aluminum Wire 3D Printing

We caught up with Valcun, the makers of an incredible 3D printer that uses aluminum wire.

Thies Blends Traditional Fabric Dyeing with Modern 3D Printing Techniques

Thies is a company providing equipment for dyeing 3D prints, but with a big difference.

From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service

Protolabs has rebranded their manufacturing network, and there’s an interesting story behind the change.

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.

Seven Things to Know About High Speed 3D Printing

You’ve heard about “high speed 3D printing”, but what are the things you need to know about it?

FormFutura’s ReFill 2.0: Sustainable 3D Printing with Eco-Friendly Spooling System

FormFutura unveiled their new ReFill 2.0 spooling system.

Maple Glass Printing’s Maple 3: Commercial Glass 3D Printing

Glass 3D printing is now available to anyone from Maple Glass Printing.

“Pharmageddon” Opens Opportunities for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the ongoing turmoil in the pharmaceutical industry and how 3D printing can play a role.

The 100 3D Printer Unveils High-Speed Edition: Hitting New Speeds in DIY 3D Printing

There’s now a “high speed” version of The 100 3D printer.

Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution

A seemingly minor investment announcement might have big implications for additive manufacturing.

Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions

There are two very different news items from Ricoh.

How Metal AM is Bringing Space Closer Than Ever

Upcoming webinar illuminates how Velo3D’s technology is empowering aerospace players like Avio SPA.

3D Printing’s Role in Custom-Fit Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Reduction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how companies in the medtech industry can leverage 3D printing to enhance customization and fit of hearing aids.

3D4Israel’s Grassroots Effort: Over 300 Volunteers 3D Printing Essential Adapters for IDF

A grassroots organization in Israel is 3D printing items for the IDF.

3devo Unveils TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow: Next-Gen Filament Production Machines

3devo introduced two new advanced filament production machines, the TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow.

High-Quality 3D Printing with the LOOP PRO X+’s Innovative H-Bot Design

We had a look at Loop3D’s latest 3D professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+.

Book of the Week: Pencil Me In

This week’s selection is “Pencil Me In: The Business Drawing Book for People Who Can’t Draw” by Christina Wodtke.

Prusa Research Ventures into Advanced Resin 3D Printing with New SLX Printer

We had a look a Prusa Research’s upcoming resin 3D printer, the SLX.

BigRep’s Bold Moves: Acquisition and Public Listing Signal Major Growth

Lots of news from BigRep recently.

Photocentric’s LC Titan: 3D Print Size, Speed, and Cost Redefined

Photocentric is definitely moving into the large-format 3D print space.

Design of the Week: Hazmat Collection

This week’s selection is the hazmat collection by SutoSuto.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 26, 2023

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Interview with Christina Perla of MAKELAB

Christopher Lee and Charles R. Goulding sit down for an interview with Co-founder and CEO of MAEKLAB, Christina Perla.

A Glimpse into the Future of Rapid 3D Printing: xolo’s xube

We were finally able to witness volumetric 3D printing in person.

Sanjay Mortimer Foundation to Host RepRap Festival Following Charity Status Approval

The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation announced that’s now an official charity.

AMAREA’s MMJ Technology: 3D Printing with Multi-Material Capability

AMAREA Technology has developed a powerful new 3D printing process they call Multi Material Jetting, or “MMJ”.

New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring

Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the AnkerMake M5C concludes with a software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the AnkerMake M5C continues with a look at setup and operations.

Hands On with the AnkerMake M5C 3D Printer, Part 1

We were able to test an unusual 3D printer designed for ease of use, the AnkerMake M5C.

NATO’s Innovation Fund: Paving the Future with 3D Printing in Defense Startups

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss NATO’s groundbreaking Innovation Fund which aims to propel defense startups.

Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer

Microfactory has developed a very unusual resin 3D printing system that should be completely safe for operators.

Tesla to Seek New Sand 3D Printing Partners Following GM’s Takeover of TEI

News from the automotive industry could trigger some interesting moves in sand 3D printing.

Piocreat’s Industrial 3D Printers: G12 and G40

Did you know that Piocreat produces large-scale 3D printers?

The (metal) Die is (sand) Cast

Should binder jetting of sand molds for metal part casting be considered a type of metal 3D printing? And is it taking off?

3D Printing Industry Soap Opera

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the attempted merger between 3D Systems, Stratasys, Desktop Metal and Nano Dimension.

The FLOCKS Wobot: A Step Towards Greener Future with 3D Printed Wool Applications

The FLOCKS Wobot is a wool 3D printer.

WASP’s CEREBRO: A Universal Controller for Robotic 3D Printing Integration

We had a chat with the nice folks from WASP about their latest robotic 3D printing hardware.

D3: Large-Scale Ceramic 3D Printing with Advanced Inkjet Printhead Technology

D3 is a new company producing an unusual industrial ceramic 3D printer, the Lab II.

Book of the Week: My First Book About Engineering

This week’s selection is “My First Book About Engineering” by Patricia J. Wynne, Donald M. Silver and Ariel Fleming.

Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms

We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.

The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population

As we age, our physical abilities and reaction times naturally decline, making driving a potentially dangerous task.

Introducing DF2: Raise3D’s Leap into Resin-Based 3D Printing

Raise3D made a surprise announcement: they have a new 3D printer with a completely different printing process.

Design of the Week: Sound Absorbing Facade

This week’s selection is the Sound Absorbing Facade by David Fluß of TU Darmstadt.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 19, 2023

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

VanMoof’s Future with Lavoie: Harnessing 3D Printing for E-Bike Evolution

Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding discuss Lavoie’s recent purchase of VanMoof and how 3D printing technology can drive customization and rapid innovation.

NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer

NinjaTek is up to something, but we’re not allowed to tell you about it.

Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry

A new research paper investigates the claim that some 3D printer companies have violated open source licenses.

Matter and Form Unveils ‘Three’: New Metrology-Grade 3D Scanner

Matter and Form have launched a new and powerful metrology-grade 3D scanner called “Three”.

Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?

Announced at Formnext 2023, Fuse Blast automates additive part cleaning and polishing, promising finished 3D-printed products in 15 minutes.

UltiMaker Announces Cura Support for MakerBot’s Method 3D Printers

UltiMaker announced something quite intriguing: Cura support for MakerBot equipment.

3dk.berlin Introduces Garden Compostable 3D Printer Filament

3dk.berlin has developed a “garden compostable” 3D printer filament.

Create It REAL Unveils New Method for Continuous 3D Printing

Create It REAL has developed an incredibly simple method of continuous 3D printing.

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing 3D Printing for Cost-Efficient Innovation and Tax Incentives

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss energy-based Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives as a solutions for hospitals amid rising labor costs.

Stratasys Unveils the F3300: An All-New High-Speed FDM 3D Printer for Industry

Stratasys unveiled a new FDM 3D printer targeted at industrial buyers.

Elegoo Enters Industrial Market with Launch of OrangeStorm Giga 3D Printer

Elegoo surprised everyone with their launch of a massive industrial 3D printer.

Cost-Effective and Speedy 3D Printing: Roboze’s Hypermelt Technology

Roboze’s Hypermelt technology should open many doors for the Italian company.

Hexagon Introduces HxGN Additive Manufacturing Suite

Designed to support manufacturers’ adoption of AM on an industrial scale.

3D Printing in Agriculture: AGCO’s Rapid Prototyping and its Implications

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the integration of 3D printing in agriculture continues to gain traction, enabling farmers to optimize production processes.