EOS is going into business with Merck Group to develop a way to 3D print medicine in tablet form, but they will have some challenges.
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Ultimaker Cura Has Incredible Usage, But How Is this Known?
Ultimaker announced some startling statistics gathered from everyone’s use of their very popular Ultimaker Cura 3D print slicing system.
3D Systems Releases Annual Report, And It’s More Of The Same
3D Systems released their 2019 annual report, and it seems to be more of the same: cutting costs and continued losses.
More 3D Print Workflow Automation Coming from Additive Flow
Additive Flow has unveiled a new generative design tool for additive manufacturing that has the unique ability to handle solutions for materials and mechanical design simultaneously.
Another 3D Print Event Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Arburg announced the cancellation of a major event due to virus concerns, and this will not be the last 3D printing event to be shut down.
VSHAPER’s 3D Printing Guides For Engineers
VSHAPER has released a pair of interesting 3D printing guides, and unlike most beginner guides, these are designed for engineers.
Smithsonian Releases Massive Amount of Digital Data, But Where Are The 3D Models?
The Smithsonian this week announced the availability of 2.8M digital artifacts for download. Are there 3D models in the repository? We took a look.
UV Resistant Biopolymers Coming?
New research could result in the availability of UV-resistant biopolymers.
3D Printing Disappearing Into Specialized Firms
The use of “3D Printing” is beginning to fade, at least with respect to application-focused 3D print services. As for the rest, we’ll find out what happens.
Kim Francois: “The Chinese Market Has Really Embraced Additive Manufacturing”
Kim Francois is the Corporate Business Development Director of Materialise China.
Philips Hits both Sustainability and 3D Printing Themes at Davos 2020
Charles Goulding reviews 3D printing news from Davos.
Who’s Working On Volumetric 3D Printing?
Volumetric 3D printing could be the biggest shake-up in 3D printing history. But who is working on the technology? We made a list.
SPEE3D Deployed To Australian Military
SPEE3D is placing their supersonic 3D printer in the Australian military to test its ability to 3D print metal parts in remote locations.
Copper3D Helps Produce HIV-Fighting 3D Printed Filter
Copper3D has helped design an antibacterial 3D printed filter that could help battle HIV infections.
Cubicure’s Hot Lithography Option
Cubicure has developed an unusual 3D printing process they call Hot Lithography. We review how it works.
A 3D Modeling Newbie Tries SelfCAD
Could a complete 3D newbie master the easy-to-use SelfCAD? We put it to the test.
Book of the Week: The Ethical Engineer
This week’s selection is “The Ethical Engineer” by Robert McGinn.
Markforged Receives Spooky Investment
Markforged has received a surprise, undescribed investment from In-Q-Tel. We speculate why this happened.
Teton Simulation’s Smart Slice Tool Works!
Teton Simulation has now integrated their FEA algorithm directly into Ultimaker Cura, vastly simplifying and empowering 3D printing workflows.
Tritone Making Progress Developing MoldJet Technology
Tritone has been quietly building their MoldJet technology and is nearing a release of their beta 3D printing equipment.
The Huge TheBox From BLB Industries
BLB Industries, a Swedish company, produces large format 3D printers suitable for industrial plastic parts production.
Design Of The Week: Bucket Handle
This week’s selection is the Bucket Handle by Hans Loeblich (thehans) who is a designer, maker and engineer from Austin, Texas, USA.
Scottish Startup 3D Prints Eco Rocket Engine
A Scottish aerospace startup shows how to leverage metal 3D printing to enable development of an unprecedented rocket engine.
Aurora Labs Takes Another Step Closer To Production MCP
Aurora Labs announced an important milestone in the development of their rapid metal 3D printing process.
Xometry’s Unusual Vibratory Test
Xometry performed an unusual test of many 3D prints using different materials and processes. The results were surprising.
Subtle Move By Formlabs Could Yield Big Results
Formlabs has struck a deal with a dental resin provider that could stealthily grow their business significantly.
German RepRap Acquired
German RepRap, a maker of large-format 3D printers and silicone 3D printers, has been acquired by a surprising other party.
Interesting Updates From COBOD
COBOD’s BOD2 construction 3D printer seems to be catching on as the company has made multiple sales of the new device.
New 5-Axis 3D Printer Seeks to Improve Additive Integrity
VSHAPER’s new 3D printer uses a 5-axis motion system to enable 3D printing without support structures.
Hirtenberger’s Automated Metal 3D Print Post Processing System
An Austrian company has developed an incredibly sophisticated end-to-end automation system for metal 3D print post processing.
Meltio: An Interesting Partnership Creates A Metal 3D Printer
A cross-Atlantic partnership has resulted in a new metal 3D printer with the ability to perform two different types of metal 3D printing in the same frame.
MakerOS Announces “PAQ”
MakerOS announced a new feature for their integrated manufacturing management service: PAQ. We describe how it works.
A Collision of 3D Printing Terminology?
A company terms their process as “volumetric” 3D printing, but is it really so?
Two Major Boeing Suppliers Working Together using 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata examine how two of Boeing’s suppliers could make increased use of 3D printing technology.
Browsing Through Open Heritage 3D
A non-profit organization offers massively detailed 3D data for multiple sites worldwide.
Taking 3D Printed Orthopedic Devices To The Customers
Create It REAL has signed a deal with Spentys to help devise a secure system that provides onsite 3D printing of orthopedic devices in practice offices.
More Thoughts On Volumetric 3D Prining
One of my questions about the new volumetric 3D printing approach seems to have been answered by a mysterious contributor.
Anna Shcherbinina: “I Think Our Nearest Future We Will Be Quite Closely Connected To Hardware”
Anna Shcherbinina has been working at Artec 3D for nine years.
What Must 3D Systems Do Next?
3D Systems is to get a new CEO after the incumbent retires later this year. We have some ideas the new CEO could consider.
Implications of Volumetric 3D Printing
Several ventures and projects are now working on a powerful new concept called volumetric 3D printing. We have some thoughts on the implications of such a process.
What’s With The Silk Filaments?
There’s increasing interest in “silk” 3D printer filaments, which are astonishingly shiny and now available from mainstream materials providers.
Cost Effective 3D Printing Opens Doors For Research
Researchers are now able to procure incredibly powerful 3D printing equipment at lower costs to enable work that was previously impossible.
Book of the Week: 17 Equations That Changed the World
This week’s selection is “In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World” by Ian Stewart.
The Smithsonian’s 3D Printable Library
It turns out the Smithsonian has a relatively large (for museums) library of downloadable 3D models for 3D printing. We’re trying one now.
I Have Questions About Volumetric 3D Printing
Readily3D announced a new, ultra-high speed 3D printing process using a volumetric approach, but we have some questions.
Barry Callebaut Opens Chocolate 3D Printing Service
A major chocolate maker announced a new chocolate 3D print service, but there’s a slight catch.
High Speed Micro-Voxel 3D Printing Achieved
Researchers have been able to design a new 3D printing system that effectively parallelizes the familiar two-photon laser approach to achieve fantastic print speeds.
Design Of The Week: Termite Economies
This week’s selection is the Termite Economies: Phase 2 (Metabolic Shift) by Australian artist Nicholas Mangan.
Do You Know About Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
Additive World, The 2020 Edition
Every year Additive Industries sponsors an industrial 3D printing event, Additive World.
AON3D Launches New Industrial 3D Printer: The AON-M2 2020
AON3D announced a new, powerful industrial 3D printer, the AON-M2 2020, which has a number of enhanced features and capabilities.
The Three (and a Half) Approaches To 3D Print Materials
I’ve noticed there are now three main approaches to dealing with 3D printer materials. There’s more than just open and closed options.
The 3D Printing Video We Always Wanted
A new video from VICE actually portrays 3D printing in correct terms, one of the few examples of outstanding coverage of the technology by mass media.
Electric Boat’s Largest New Attack Submarine Can Strike a Balance With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding looks at developments in the submarine construction industry where there may be a big opening for 3D printing.
Olympics Approve 3D Printed Nike Vaporfly
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in Olympic events.
Formlabs’ New Tough Resin
Formlabs announced a new resin, Tough 1500 Resin, which has some interesting properties and could be used as a substitute for polypropylene.
The Metal X 3D Printer Gains Copper Metal
Markforged announced the availability of a new metal for their Metal X system: copper. We have the reasons why this is so important.
The Even Better Modix 3D Printers
Modix has upgraded their line of large-format 3D printers to what they call “version 3”. But that version actually includes a huge list of powerful improvements.
Major Developments in 3D Printing Technologies Throughout 2019
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at some major events in 3D printing during 2019.
More On MakerBot Classroom, And The 3D Printer Controversy
Last week we posted a couple of stories on MakerBot’s new product, MakerBot Classroom, but there seems to be some controversy brewing.
The Two Sides of the Sonda SYS SL02 3D Printer
Sonda SYS manufactures an industrial 3D printer with an interesting feature twist.
Noel Olivia Maria: “It Is Necessary To Coordinate Activities To Attract Women”
Noel Olivia Maria is a bio engineer.
3D Buzz Releases All Content
I’m not sure if you’ve heard of a site called “3D Buzz”, but their content could be of interest to anyone in the CAD field.
3DQue Expands
Vancouver-based 3D printing startup 3DQue is expanding, and I’m surprised.
A 4D Printed Microneedle Array
Researchers have used a micro-3D printing technology to produce an effective long-term drug delivery needle system.
More Changes At The Top of Stratasys
Stratasys is losing their long-time board chair.
Boston Micro Fabrication’s microArch 3D Printer
A new player has emerged on the micro-3D printing stage: Boston Micro Fabrication.
Book of the Week: Functional Design for 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “Functional Design for 3D Printing: Designing 3d printed things for everyday use – 3rd edition” by Clifford T. Smyth.
RIZE Makes A Materials Deal With Sindoh
Two 3D printer companies have made an arrangement for use of materials: certain Sindoh equipment will be able to make use of RIZE materials.
Markforged Achieves ISO 27001
Markforged announced they have earned an ISO:27001 certification.
Lumi Industries Working On High-Rez Micro 3D Printer
We’ve been tipped that Italy-based Lumi Industries is developing a very high resolution, but tiny, resin 3D printer they call the PicoFAB.
Stratasys Unveils Lower Cost Color 3D Printer: The J826
Stratasys announced a new member to their J8 series of full color 3D printers, the J826, which will enable easier acquisition by educators.
Design Of The Week: We Love Our Customers!
This week’s selection is the We Love Our Customers Heart by Additive Industries.
There Will Be No General Purpose 3D Printer In The Future
3D printers are increasingly becoming specialized. Are the days of the “general purpose” 3D printer gone?
Our Annual Reminder to 3D Print Vendors About AMUG
There’s a secret issue with the annual AMUG conference, and we have to tell you about it.
Is Cold-Spray 3D Printing To Take A Market Segment?
The cold-spray technique for 3D printing metal parts seems to be increasing in popularity. What are its advantages?
What Does An Actual Construction Worker Think of Construction 3D Printing?
With all the attention being given to construction 3D printers, we thought it wise to see what an actual construction worker thinks of the technology.
Realtime AI-Based Certification of 3D Printed Parts
Inkbit has developed an AI-based quality control system that can not only verify correct layers, but fix them, too.
Vyomesh Joshi To Retire; 3D Systems Set For Huge Shift
3D Systems is to find a new CEO. What does this imply for the 3D printing giant?
The Innovator’s Dilemma: 3D Printing and Disruptive Technology
Charles R. Goulding looks at the legacy of recently passed Clayton Christensen, and in particular the impact it could have on 3D printing.
The Glia Project: Open Access 3D Printed Medical Equipment
The Glia Project is leveraging 3D printing to bring desperately-needed medical equipment to poor areas of the globe through an online service.
PSA: It’s FFF, Not FDM (Mostly)
Do you know the difference between the terms “FDM” and “FFF”? From what I read, it seems a large number of people are not aware of their true meaning.
From Fries To 3D Prints: Deep Fryer Oil Transformed Into 3D Printer Resin
Researchers have figured out how to make 3D printer resin from waste cooking oil, and it’s incredibly inexpensive.
Which Of The Seven Multi-Color Filament 3D Printing Approach Is The Best?
There are several ways to perform multi-material 3D printing using filaments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
Structo’s Deal For Advanced Materials
Dental 3D printing specialist has struck a deal to allow use of advanced resin on their all-in-one dental 3D printer.
Crazy Idea: AI-Based 3D Model Generation For Consumers
A new AI-based system can generate incredibly realistic human faces. What if the same technology was turned towards 3D printing?
Haley Stump: “It Is Entirely Different To Stand Next To It Once It Is All Done”
Haley Stump is a new mom, photographer, and the 3D Coordinator at NOA Brands, based in Lafayette, Colorado.
BellandTechnology Aquires Xioneer
Chemical company BellandTechnology, makers of the VXL series of 3D printing materials, has acquired industrial 3D printer maker Xioneer.
Implications of MakerBot Classroom: Addressing The Educational 3D Printer Market
MakerBot’s new Classroom product is set to shake up the education market for 3D printing significantly due to its features, price and most importantly, how it was designed and implemented.
Are Composites Disrupting 3D Printing?
Megan has some thoughts about the use of composite materials in 3D printing.
A Much Better Soluble Support Material
VXL’s 3D printing materials are finally becoming more well-known after they began marketing directly to the public, including their non-hygroscopic soluble support material.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing Design, Methods, and Processes
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes” by Steinar Western Killi.
Free CAD Utility Recommendations Available
I’ve found a source with a ton of CAD utility recommendations that could make life easier for anyone using 3D CAD to create designs for 3D printing.
Seven Ways A Business Could Begin 3D Printing
Many small businesses don’t yet use 3D printing, but probably could benefit from the technology. We list seven ways to help get that process started.
Effective 3D Printed Magnets Open Up Many Eco-Possibilities
Researchers seem to have developed a new way to effectively 3D print magnets of similar strength to conventionally made units. What might we do with such a technology?