Aurora Labs made some big changes at the top, and I think they are just what the company needs at this point.
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3D Print Experts Volunteer Assistance To Educators
A noted 3D print expert is volunteering his time to provide online educational experiences.
Alternative Materials For 3D Systems 3D Printers?
A Chinese company is producing plug-compatible materials for certain 3D Systems 3D printers. But should you use these materials?
How Has COVID-19 Impacted Your 3D Printing?
We want to know how your 3D printing operations, business or personal, have been impacted.
That Is A Large 3D Printer Enclosure!
Thermwood announced a very large-scale 3D printer for manufacturing that includes an enclosure.
Mimaki’s New Large-Scale 3D Printer
When Mimaki thinks 3D printing, it’s thinking big.
3D Printing and Vases
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing put to use in creating vases.
Challenging Blueprint’s Impartiality: I Said, “Prove It”
A discussion with 3D print consultancy Blueprint ended up with a very interesting chart of vendor recommendations to their clients.
Gilly Scott: “Never Give Up When You Come To A Dead End”
Gilly Scott has a day job as a system analyst and by night she is a polymer clay artist using 3D printers to manufacture her clay tools.
Why Do 3D Prints Warp?
Have you ever wondered why 3D prints warp? We made some diagrams to understand what is happening.
Hands On With Two More Fiberlogy Filaments
We examine two more filament materials from Fiberlogy, another PLA and a PET-G, and made some surprising discoveries.
Hands On With Two Fiberlogy Filaments
We tested two types of 3D printer filament from Fiberlogy and found some very interesting results.
Shapeways Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Shapeways has achieved ISO 9001 certification. What is ISO 9001 and how will it affect Shapeways?
Book of the Week: Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging
This week’s selection is “Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging” by Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Jan Boehm.
Photocentric’s High-Volume Approach To Ventilator Valve Production
Photocentric has developed a way to produce 40,000 potentially usable ventilator valves per week at their facility.
How Is HP 3D Printing Responding To COVID-19?
As more 3D printing companies around the world mobilize their resources to help in pandemic, HP shares their plans of action for their digital manufacturing business.
The 3D Printing Industry Connects Digitally
With face-to-face events cancelled in the face of pandemic, the 3D printing community is still connecting with new virtual offerings.
An Interesting 3D Printed Lithophane Service
LithophaneMaker is a fascinating free service that allows you to generate all imaginable types of 3D printed lithophane models.
Design of the Week: Prusa Protective Face Shield
This week’s selection is the Prusa Protective Face Shield by Prusa Research.
Manufacturing Help Needed In California
A healthcare center in California is requesting manufacturing assistance.
Apple Shocks With LiDAR-Equipped iPad
Apple has surprisingly introduced a new iPad that includes a LiDAR depth sensor, potentially allowing the introdution of new, inexpensive mobile 3D scanning systems.
3D Print Companies Contribute To The Crisis In Unique Ways
Several 3D print companies have stepped up with initiatives to help aid the COVID-19 crisis, and Ultimaker has developed a unique service to do so.
Fortify Fortifies Additives For Additive Manufacturing
Fortify has introduced its Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) system for enhanced photopolymer functionality.
Reprioritizing 3D Printing Marketing Budgets: 10 Alternatives
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines 10 options for replanning 3D printing marketing budgets in the face of disruption.
Concerns Over DIY Designed COVID-19 Equipment
With everyone in the 3D print community rushing to help in the crisis, there are some concerns we might be doing the wrong things. We made a list.
JuggerBot 3D And Royal DSM To Develop Pellet 3D Printers
Royal DSM has partnered with another 3D printer manufacturer, JuggerBot 3D, to develop pellet 3D printers.
Wohlers Report 2020 Details A Maturing Additive Manufacturing Industry
Among the many resources in 3D printing, the Wohlers Report remains the authoritative report for well-researched and trustworthy data.
3D Systems Food 3D Printing Technology Continues
3D Systems seems to be still working to develop a food 3D printing solution, this time with an interesting partner.
Fusion 360 Now Offers 3D Print Slicing, But Will You Use It?
Autodesk surprised everyone by suddenly adding a way to slice 3D print jobs directly within their popular Fusion 360. But is it something you will use?
Canada To Declare Plastics As “Toxic Substance”: Implications On 3D Printing
Canada is set to declare plastics as a “toxic substance”. What effect could this have on 3D printing?
3D Printing Against Coronavirus: Who And How To Help
The 3D printing community continues to unite in efforts to help in the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Your 3D Printer Killing You Slowly?
I’ve become aware of a potential issue that some readers may not know about: PFTE toxicity.
Nokia in the News & 3D Printing
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers takes a look at Nokia’s business and potential in 3D printing.
Gesa Pickbrenner: “I Can Let My Creativity Go Crazy”
Gesa Pickbrenner is an award-winning goldsmith and digital 3D artist based in Germany producing custom works, often using 3D printing technology.
Comment of the Week: 3D Printing vs Global Production
A reader speculates on how the coronavirus crisis may provide an opportunity for additive manufacturing, and we have some additional thoughts on new opportunities.
Where To Offer 3D Printing Help During The COVID-19 Crisis
A number of initiatives have emerged that may need your help in providing critical medical equipment required by hospitals to deal with the crisis.
At A Glance: 3D Printing Events Impacted By Coronavirus Countermeasures
This list is intended to be an at-a-glance resource for which events have been impacted, and how, in the 2020 3D printing calendar.
Ultimaker Releases Ultimaker Cura 4.5
Ultimaker has released a new version of Ultimaker Cura 4.5, and as usual there are a couple of very interesting new features.
Book of the Week: Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide
This week’s selection is “Project Management Absolute Beginner’s Guide” by Greg Horine.
A 9-Axis Concrete 3D Printer That Can Do Amazing Things
Twente Additive Manufacturing has developed a robotic-style concrete 3D printer that is capable of amazing detail and even overhangs.
Pandemic Precautions Take Out The Spring 3D Printing Calendar
The spring 3D printing calendar is usually filled with travel to major trade shows, conferences, and events — but not for 2020.
Going Hands-On With 3D Printing To Go Hands-Off During Pandemic
A hands-free door opener highlights efforts in 3D printing to spread design, not disease.
3D Printing Helps Save Patients During Virus Crisis, And You Should Too
A quick-acting FabLab in Northern Italy may have saved many lives through rapid production of replacement parts. They are not the only ones who should do so.
Design of the Week: OpenAstroTracker
This week’s selection is the OpenAstroTracker by Fabian Uehleke.
Prusa Sets Example For 3D Print Companies During The Pandemic
Prusa Research is going above and beyond in their preparations to deal with COVID-19, and other companies should follow their example.
Bombardier Breakup And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine Bombardier’s history and future — and use of 3D printing.
Question of the Week: Matching Materials To 3D Printer
A reader asks about the type of resins required for a specific 3D printer, and we uncovered a solution.
INTAMSYS 3D Printer Sparks Innovative Production Of Smart Components
INTAMSYS has worked with researchers to develop an interesting hybrid 3D printing / laser-scribing process that can be used in a variety of unusual sensors.
ZMorph Ups Laser Engraving Capabilities
Multi-functional 3D printers offer just that — multiple functions. As the technologies progress, so do the capabilities possible for desktop fabrication.
Aprecia’s 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals And A New Partnership
An Ohio company has been 3D printing medicinal tablets that can dissolve almost instantly using a proprietary 3D printing process.
2020 State Of Open Hardware Report: 3D Printing Perspective
A new report focuses on open source hardware, a sector that has a significant 3D printing presence.
The Desperate Choice Facing 3D Print Events In Coming Weeks
Major North American 3D print events face a critical decision in coming days and weeks over coronavirus fears.
Is Stratasys Feeling The Pressure From Below?
Stratasys launched an unusual marketing campaign that for the first time targets users of low-cost alternative 3D printing equipment. Why did they do this?
Ultimaker Lands A Breakthrough Customer
3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announced today what I believe could be a breakthrough sale to a major client, and this could mean a lot more sales.
BigRep Ships 500th 3D Printer
BigRep hit a huge milestone with the shipment of their 500th 3D printer. We look back on how they got there.
What Does A 3D Printing Company In A Virus Outbreak Do? We Found Out
What does a 3D printing company do in the midst of a major virus outbreak? We spoke with one company that’s at the heart of the crisis.
EOS’ INTEGRA P 450 Builds Up Industrial Polymer 3D Printing
EOS North America has released its newest industrial 3D printer: the INTEGRA P 450.
Sinterit Positions For Huge Growth With New Massive Factory
Sinterit has just opened a massive new facility that will dramatically increase their production capability. What will they do with it?
Swati Suman: “The Challenge With 3D Printing Technology Is Distinguishing Between The Different Processes And Materials Available”
Swati Suman is a Tech Evangelist, STEM facilitator and an EdTech Professional in 3D Printing, Robotics & AI.
Peopoly Introduces Two New Phenom 3D Printers
Hong Kong-based Peopoly has just expanded its Phenom 3D printer line.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
The FELIX BIOprinter Is Released
FELIXprinters has released a new bioprinter, the FELIX BIOprinter, which is quite a change for the long-time 3D printer manufacturer.
3D Pioneers Challenge 2020
The fifth edition of the 3D Pioneers Challenge is welcoming innovative designs in this international competition.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Projects
This week’s selection is “3D Printing Projects” by Dorling Kindersley, a.k.a. “DK”.
Are CoreXY 3D Printers Taking Over?
CoreXY is becoming a very popular approach for 3D printer motion systems, but is it the ultimate answer? We list the advantages and disadvantages.
Success In Multi-Metal Powder Bed 3D Printing
Aerosint and Aconity have proven out their work in multi-metal powder deposition 3D printing.
New Developments in Healthcare 3D Printing
Healthcare 3D printing attempts to solve two problems that plague providing care: customization and cost.
Behind The Scenes At Shapeways: How They Really Run A 3D Print Service
A blog post reveals much of what happens behind the scenes at 3D print service Shapeways.
Design of the Week: Coronavirus
This week’s selection is a 3D printed Coronavirus!
Women in 3D Printing Announces First Annual Conference
Women in 3D Printing is pleased to introduce its first annual conference.
AREVO Puts All The 3D Pieces Together
A manufacturing-as-a-service company has developed a way to 3D print continuous carbon fiber in a production setting.
3D Printing In Space Started Small, Proving Viability
Years of experimentation are leading to affirmation: 3D printing in space, for in-space use, is looking viable.
Why Collaborative 3D Printing Is So Challenging
No one seems to offer collaborative 3D printing modes on dual extrusion devices. We explain why this is the case.
Polymers Are Used in Medicinal Tablets: A 3D Printing Opportunity
EOS and Merck Group’s partnership to develop 3D printed medicinal tablets may actually be a lot more interesting than initially thought.
Producing Paper Objects With 3D Printing
An inventive designer has developed a method for producing 3D paper objects using recycled paper and 3D printed molds.
Nova Meat Hopes to 3D Print Your Steak
A Spanish company hopes to develop a specialized 3D printer that is capable of producing vegetarian steaks that both taste good and have great texture. But will you eat one?
Volumetric 3D Printing Is Far More Complex Than You Imagine
A research thesis details the incredibly complex world of volumetric 3D printing. We review the highlights.
Digital Manufacturing, Digital Conferencing
Popular 3D printing event Additive World has announced that the conference will proceed in the face of coronavirus — but is now digital and free.
Quantum Parametric Mode Sorting 3D Scanning
New research has found a way to 3D scan objects successfully, even when exposed to significant reflected light.
Why 3D Printed Vascular Structures Matter
New research in bioprinting has discovered a method to 3D print vascular structures, which could in the future become blood vessels, thus significantly altering the bioprinting space.
Setting Prices For Your 3D Prints? You’re Probably Doing It Wrong
MakerOS has a brilliant hidden feature in their online service: a sophisticated 3D print pricing calculator that allows operators to determine exactly how to price prints.
Coronavirus Impacts 3D Printing Events: MWS 2020 Postponed
Another 3D printing event has been impacted by coronavirus countermeasures.
Handheld 3D Bioprinter Enables Muscle Reconstruction
Researchers have developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that is apparently able to repair damaged muscle tissue. We think this could be automated in the future.
Elizabeth C. Engele: “The Process Of Going From A CAD Model To An Item In One’s Hands Teaches Patience And Resilience”
Elizabeth C. Engele (Lizzy) is a designer for social good, and a founder of MakerGirl.
3D Printing And The Coronavirus
Coronavirus is on the rise, and so are efforts to deploy 3D printing to combat infection.
Hold On, There ARE 3D Models In The Smithsonian’s Archive
It turns out there are indeed some 3D models in their archive, but it takes a bit of detective work to find them.
What I Learned About 3D Printing By Staying Out Of It
The 3D printing industry is fast-changing. Sometimes taking a step back, though, is necessary to grasp the bigger picture.
Ford vs. Ferrari: Using 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how two prominent automotive firms, Ferrari and Ford, are using 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Introduction to Manufacturing Processes
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Manufacturing Processes” by Mikell Groover.
Are Auto-Unloading 3D Printers Truly Desirable?
There have been multiple attempts to develop continuously operating 3D printers, but none seem to have been widely adopted. Why is this the case?
Back To (Our New) Normal
Fabbaloo is up and running with our full operations team once again.
The Challenge And Opportunity of 3D Printing Patent 684116B2
A key patent assigned to 3D Systems expires in 2022. What will this mean for 3D Systems and everyone else? We have some thoughts.
Checking Out MiniFactory’s 3D Print Technical Sheets
MiniFactory’s new software produces a very useful report for each 3D print that may be important for clients. We had a close look at one.
Design Of The Week: Propane Cap
This week’s selection is the essential Propane Cap by Thingiverse contributor Mike Winkler.
Tomorrow, Fabbaloo Gets Back To Normal
Tomorrow is the first work week of March, and things will be back to normal at this publication with the return of our Managing Editor.