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Structure Sensor (Mark II) Announced By Occipital
Occipital announced the upcoming availability of a new iPad-based 3D sensor, the Structure Sensor (Mark II).
When Should You Combine 3D Printing and CNC Machining?
Here’s a look at when it might be necessary to CNC machine a 3D printed part, plus some tips for machining parts after you’ve created them.
Nano Dimension Introduces Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing System For 3D Printing Electronics
Nano Dimension has introduced its next-generation electronics 3D printer, the DragonFly LDM, that offers continuous operation with Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing technology.
NASA’s BFF: A Microgravity Bioprinter to Print Human Tissue
This week a bioprinter will be launched to the International Space Station to test 3D printing organs and tissue. Find out why this could be important in the future.
How Universities Can Accelerate Our Next Generation of Innovators
As with other leaps forward in science, technology, industry and culture, universities will play a central role in driving the Industry 4.0 disruption by transforming the entire culture of design and creating a new breed of 3D innovators.
Large-Sized Chocolate 3D Printing
Want a 3D printed chocolate tower? La MIAM Factory has a chocolate 3D printing service that can 3D print tall chocolate objects, and they’re quite tasty.
What Happened To iMakr Last Week? We Found Out
iMakr was hacked last week. What caused their 3D print retail site to be down for a day? We found out from a chat with founder Sylvain Preumont.
The Original In SLM 3D Printing: Inside SLM Solutions
We visited SLM Solutions North America for a look inside the original SLM metal 3D printing systems and a discussion of their approach to the market.
What’s In E3D-Online’s Mystery Boxes?
E3D-Online produces some of the highest-quality 3D printer components used in the industry, and now you can obtain a batch of them at very low cost.
BASF Launches Steel Filament: Ultrafuse 316L
Want to 3D print metal objects at lower cost? One answer could be to use BASF’s new Ultrafuse 316L stainless steel filament that works in many 3D printers.
Sara Bonomi: “This Is How The Future Looks!”
Sara Bonomi is a marketer specialized in hardware with a focus on 3D printing.
Sintavia Acquires QC Labs for Full End-to-End 3D Print Services
Why did Sintavia acquire QC Labs, the non-destructive testing service? We have some ideas on the company’s strategy to become an end-to-end supplier.
NXT Factory’s Intelligent SLS 3D Printing
We vistied NXT Factory in Ventura, California for a look inside their new high-speed, high-temperature automated SLS 3D printing systems.
3YOURMIND Receives €1.3M Investment For Machine Learning – But For What?
What is 3YOURMIND doing with €1.3M Investment? They say they will increase machine learning in their services, but for what? We have some speculation.
3D Printed Microbots Are Powered By Vibration
3D printed microbots are now possible due to the invention of a method to power two photon polymerized prints using external vibrations.
Markforged Dedicates R&D Innovation Center To AI Software
This spring, Markforged introduced its Blacksmith AI software; this summer, the company dedicated 2,000 square feet to its further development.
3D Printed Magnetic Liquids Could Revolutionize Medicine
Could liquid 3D printed machines exist? It turns out this is possible due to ferric nanoparticle droplets as discovered by Berkeley Lab researchers.
The Lightyear One Electric Car Drives Ahead With Sunlight And 3D Printing
The new solar-powered Lightyear One electric car includes more than 60 3D printed interior parts made by DiManEx.
America Makes’ Third Satellite Center Ups US AM Accelerator Focus On Aerospace
America Makes, US additive manufacturing accelerator has established a third Satellite Center located at NIAR to be focused on aerospace and defense applications for 3D printing.
Design of the Week: One Small Step
Celebrating 50 years since Apollo 11? Consider 3D printing this amazing 3D model of an actual footprint on the moon made by Buzz Aldrin in 1969.
Book of the Week: The Golden Ratio
Have you ever heard of the Golden Ratio? This incredible mathematical number is all around you, and a new book explains its history and importance.
What Does A 3D Printer Really Cost?
What’s the true cost of a 3D printer? An accidental email spills the beans on how much resellers actually pay for 3D printers, and it’s less than you think.
3DGence Certifies Flexible Filament
Can flexible filament be used in the 3DGence F340? Indeed it can — it’s announced that Flexfill 98A flexible rubber filament has been certified for use in the F340.
Good News: 3D Print Technology In The Clear After SpaceX Incident
Is 3D print technology to blame for the SpaceX anomaly? It turns out no, and that portends a bright future for metal additive manufacturing in aerospace.
Two Sides To Every Story: Essentium Disputes Jabil Legal Claims
In response to Jabil’s recently publicized 3D printing lawsuit against Essentium, the latter says that the claims of wrongdoing are unmerited.
South Korea: 3D Printing Innovator and a Talented Supply Chain Alternative
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing and supply chain considerations in South Korea.
Students Using Advanced 3D Print Technology Could Lead to Job Offers
What kind of 3D print technology should be used by students? Here we explain the advantages of using advanced technology to simulate real-life engineering environments.
$10M Investment Fortifies Fortify
Fortify has announced a successful Series A round, raising $10 million, readying the company for growth in high-strength composite 3D printing.
A Quick Guide to 3D Printing Technology
3D printing can be used to make amazing sculptures and innovative technology — but do you know how a 3D printer actually works? A good understanding of the manufacturing process will make it easier to design your own creations.
Winners: 2019 3D Pioneers Challenge
The prestigious 3D Pioneers Challenge has announced winners for the 2019 contest, awarding more than €40,000 to innovative projects.
Nanofabrica Claims Low-Volume Micro-Manufacturing Capability
Looking to manufacture very tiny parts? Nanofabrica has a 3D printing system using DLP that can produce objects with incredibly small resolution of 1.9 microns.
Winners: 2019 3D Hubs Student Grant
Winners have been announced in 3D Hubs’ Student Grant design contest highlighting student work in product design, transportation, sustainability, robotics, and healthcare.
Jabil Sues Essentium: 10X Faster 3D Printing In Dispute
Jabil has filed suit against Essentium, alleging theft of trade secrets related to a high-speed 3D printing platform.
10,500 Filaments Now in Filaments.directory Catalog
Looking for a particular 3D printer filament? One great service to help is Filaments.directory, whose extensive database of materials can be easily searched.
How 3D Printing Is Disrupting the Footwear Industry
From 3D glasses to jewellery, 3D printing is now being incorporated into more and more industries — and the shoe industry is no different.
Juliette Prebot: “Very Simple 3D-Printing Parts Can Have Such A Positive Impact On People Life”
Juliette Prebot is a research and development engineer at Bone3D, a Paris-based 3D printing startup.
How Educators Can Choose Between a 3D Print Service and a 3D Printer
Should educational institutions use their own 3D printers or instead use 3D print services? We examine advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
Where Are The Stratasys Advanced 3D Printing Demonstrators?
What happened to Stratasys’ 3D print demonstration technologies? We examine the Continuous Build 3D Printer, the Robotic Composite and Infinite Build technologies.
Crossing Flight Paths: Mitsubishi’s Purchase of Bombardier’s Canadair Regional Jet
Charles Goulding and Liam Nixon of R&D Tax Savers discuss business and 3D printing implications of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ acquisition of the Canadair Regional Jet business.
NASA Funds Made In Space with US$73M For Orbital 3D Printing
Could gigantic habitats be built in space? Made In Space’s Archinaut 3D printer is to demonstrate how to 3D print metal structures in orbit very soon.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing of Concrete
Where will concrete 3D printing lead? Will the construction industry undergo a revolution from computer controlled concrete extrusion? What will buildings look like?
3D Systems Returning To Consumer 3D Printing?
Is 3D Systems changing strategy? They are selling their FabPro 1000 as a consumer or prosumer platform via Amazon Prime Day — what comes next?
What’s Next For Nexa3D
Nexa3D is taking its high-speed SLA 3D printers to market, ramping up production and expanding floor space. We have a look inside operations straight from Ventura, CA.
A Coaxial 3D Print Extruder?
Ever heard of a coaxial nozzle for 3D printing? This is an experimental version being used for unusual food 3D printing.
Vietnam and 3D Printing Supply Chain Alternatives
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine the potential supply chain impact of 3D printing in Vietnam.
Design of the Week: Personal Peltier Cooler
Need to cool off? Try building this 3D printed Personal Peltier Cooler, a wrist-worn device that uses thermoelectric cooling using the Peltier effect.
3D Printing As Seismometer?
What happens to a 3D printer during an active earthquake? One 3D print operator found out the hard way.
Another World’s First Chocolate 3D Printer!
Has the world’s first chocolate 3D printer been announced by Cadbury? I think not, there have been many previous chocolate 3D printers on the market.
Secrets of Prusa Research 3D Printer Manufacturing
A video tour inside the operations of Prusa Research gives a close look at what it takes to make high-quality 3D printers and 3D printing filament.
Developing The “Largest, Fastest, Most Precise” Metal 3D Printer
3D Systems and the US Army have signed a $15 million contract to develop the “largest, fastest, most precise” metal 3D printer yet.
Tough Times For Nano Dimension
Following disappointing financial results, Nano Dimension is facing strategic review — and 20% layoffs.
How Are Large 3D Printers Manufactured?
Have you ever wondered how large industrial 3D printers are manufactured? Roboze explains to us how this is actually done for their high-temperature Argo 500.
MAKE Rises From The Dead, Slightly
Is Make: really revived? Maker Media CEO Dale Dougherty is attempting to restore the company that published Make: magazine and organized the Maker Faires.
HP’s President Of 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing On Strategy, Sustainability, Partnerships
HP’s focus on sustainability and collaboration in 3D printing and digital manufacturing goes to the top.
The German RepRap L320 Silicone 3D Printer
Looking for a silicone 3D printer? The new German RepRap L320 is able to print high-resolution silicone objects in resin for casting and moulding.
Make That $55M For Xometry
Xometry has announced an additional investment into its Series D funding, bringing the total for the round to a cool $55M.
Velo3D’s Origin Story Defines Their Character
Want to know Velo3D’s origin story? Find out how they discovered how to 3D print metal without support structures using a revolutionary recoater system.
The SLM Solutions Story
SLM Solutions traces its history back to the history of SLM 3D printing and is looking forward to a new chapter in metal additive manufacturing.
MedAccred Certification for Plastic Injection Molding Company Suggests 3D Printing May Be Next
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers analyze the potential for MedAccred certification for 3D printing.
Creating Multi-Color 3D Prints From Mono-Color 3D Models
Having trouble separating a 3D model into pieces for color 3D printing? Now a new tool, SimplyColor3D, allows easy segmentation for Prusa MMU2S or Palette2 .
Alex Kingsbury: “It Took A Lot Of Courage To Leave A Great Job And Venture Into The Unknown”
Alex Kingsbury is an engineer who consults to businesses on metal additive manufacturing, providing expert technical advice, business analysis, and commercialization strategy for businesses both locally and overseas.
NewPro3D’s NP1 3D Printer Now Available
Looking for a ridiculously fast 3D printer? The extremely high speed NewPro3D NP1 with advanced ILI membrane is now available for purchase.
Velo3D’s Incredible Metal 3D Printing Process
Velo3D’s amazing metal 3D printing process is able to print without support material with very high resolution using a “free floating in the powder” system.
Innovators Need Guidance
When additive manufacturing advisory services companies seamlessly partner with manufacturers and vendors (resellers), we will see mass corporate adoption of 3D printing on both the desktop and the factory floor.
Artec 3D Releases New 3D Scanning Turntable Accessory
Need an automated 3D scanner for small objects like jewelry? Consider the new Artec Turntable device with the Artec Space Spider to capture high rez scans.
Book of the Week: Automated Construction Safety
Do construction 3D printers offer any type of safety program? What might form a proper safety regime for construction 3D printing?
iMakr Hacked!
While perusing 3D print sites today, I noticed that iMakr’s site has been hacked!
3D Print Learning Series: Business
An entry in our Learning Series hopes to show you the business aspects of 3D printing, including purchasing, leasing, providing services, designing and marketing.
Millennials and the New Demographics of 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss generational impact of 3D printing demographics.
The D3D-s 3D Jewelry Scanner Offers High Resolution of Complex 3D Models
Need an ultra-high-resolution tabletop 3D scanner? One great option could be the new D3D-s device that’s now available on Kickstarter.
Design of the Week: Silhouette Vase
Looking for a simple 3D printing project to enhance your living space? Consider the easy-to-print Silhouette Vase; it looks great and can hold flowers.
Multi-Material Powder Bed 3D Print Anti-Counterfeiting
Aerosint’s unique multi-material powder bed 3D printing process is bringing new possibilities not only to additive manufacturing, but to its security as well.
Dynamical 3D’s DT60 Industrial 3D Printer
Need a very large high-temperature 3D printer? Dynamical 3D’s huge DT60 can reliably 3D print in PEEK, ULTEM and other high-temp engineering materials.
Discovered: How To Eliminate Metal 3D Print Warping
Do your metal 3D prints warp? Spending too much effort planning for thermal effects? Researchers have found a way to dramatially reduce metal warping.
Mysterious Multi-Material 3D Printing Coming From Lake3D
Have you heard of Lake3D? They are developing a powerful new dental 3D printer that uses multi-material jetting to produce highly realistic artificial teeth.
Sierra Leone 3D Prints Data For Educational Policy Decisions
3D printed data models are helping the Sierra Leone government make decisions about educational policy.
Aurora Labs Nearing Launch of Revolutionary Metal 3D Printer
Aurora Labs’ new RMP-1 metal 3D printer is proving successful in beta tests, as the company just announced a new partnership with an aluminum powder supplier.
Dassault Systèmes Acquires Medidata—And More Digitization in 3D Printing Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing implications of Dassault Systèmes’ Medidata acquisition.
Nervous System’s Generative Software Helped New Balance Design
How did New Balance design the complex midsole for their TripleCell custom 3D printed shoe? Nervous System supplied the powerful generative 3D design tools.
The Safety Bomb Hidden In Some Metal 3D Print Operations
Are you 3D printing in metal? If so it’s possible you have an unknown safety hazard caused by stored flammable condensate produced by gas filters.
New Features in Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Include Cloud Discovery
Thinking of upgrading to Cura 4.1? That’s a very good idea because the new 3D printer slicing and management software includes many new features.
The AON-M2 High-Temperature 3D Printer
Looking for a high-temperature material 3D printer? The AON-M2 is able to 3D print high-temp materials such as PEEK, ULTEM, PEKK, PC and even LEXAN.
Prusa Research Ships 100,000 Machines
Prusa Research has now officially sold more than 100,000 desktop 3D printers.
Experiencing XponentialWorks
XponentialWorks is an investment, advisory, and development company for advanced technologies including 3D printing: an exclusive inside look at operations.
nTopology’s New nTop Platform Offers High Speed Complex Design
Have a gigantic 3D model? nTopology’s nTop Platform can easily handle it, and also provide super-complex analyses, simulations and generative design.
Yuko Oda: “I Am Particularly Drawn To Bringing Together The Digital And Non-Digital In One Piece”
Yuko Oda teaches in the Art and Design Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell specializing in Sculpture, Expanded Media, and 3D.
The Bison 1000 3D Printer
What does the Bison 1000 3D printer do? It can 3D print many resins, including ceramic resins at very high resolution, and can handle huge 3D models.
The Importance of Naming Your 3D Print Company
What are the strangest and most notable 3D print company names? We made a list and looked at the good, the bad and the unusual.
Zortrax Leans Dental With Biocompatible Resins
Zortrax has introduced dental-specific resins for its Inkspire 3D printer.
Recent Trends in 3D Printing Glass
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss innovations in 3D printing with glass.
Book of the Week: Hacking Electronics
Considering a 3D print project requiring electronics? This book shows how to hack Arduinos, resistors, capacitors and other bits to sense, move and light up a project.
Creativity In Approach Thinking: Design For Additive Manufacturing
The psychology of thinking differently can be applied to design for additive manufacturing.
Choosing The Best 3D Printing Process
Need to select a 3D printing process for an additive manufacturing project? These videos explain the major differences between SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF and more.
Photocentric Liquid Crystal 3D Printers For Industrial Production
Part production is highly effective with Photocentric’s precision Liquid Crystal 3D printers, and could significantly increase throughput for dental applications.