Medical 3D printing is becoming increasingly valuable for manufacturers and clinicians to solve patient-specific problems through tailored implants to improve diagnostic decision-making.
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The Diabase Engineering H-Series Multi-Material 3D Printer
Multi-material 3D printing and machining is possible on the Diabase Engineering H-Series Machine Tool. It offers 3D printing and several milling options .
MIT Robot 3D Scans By Gel-Based Touch Sensors
MIT’s new robotic 3D scanning system uses a unique gel touch sensor to capture extreme surface detail. The robot’s scan results are fantastic!
3D Printing: A Lifeline for Automakers Adapting to a Changing Industry
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing in today’s automotive industry.
Proactive 3D Scanning of Motorcycle Parts For Future Repairs
Looking for a way to ensure you can always 3D print unusual motorcycle parts? We explain 3D scanning using CT technology that can be done in advance.
New Balance Launches 3D Printing-Powered Shoes
New Balance is 3D printing parts of its newest shoes with the Formlabs-powered TripleCell 3D printing platform: meet the 990 Sport and FuelCell Echo.
Mimicking Wood Tissue With 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an approach that could lead to true wood 3D printing material.
Applying 3D Printing Technology to Kitchen Appliances
Ian Brown and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers examine use of 3D printing in kitchen appliance manufacture.
Question of the Week: How To Re-Engineer Motorcycle Parts
How could one re-engineer parts for a motorcycle?
Is The TAZ 6 Bombproof?
We learned something very interesting about the LulzBot TAZ 6.
MedAccred Certification Forms the Framework for the Future of Micro Medical Components
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss precise medical 3D printing.
Five Impactful 3D Printing Innovations
Let’s take a look at a few of the most impressive 3D printing innovations of the last five years and see how much the industry has changed since it began.
Smithsonian 3D Prints Neil Armstrong
The Smithsonian Institution is 3D printing life-size copies of Neil Armstrong.
LEO Lane: Consistency And Security For The Full 3D Printing Workflow
3D printing is about more than printing; a chat with LEO Lane illuminates more in end-to-end workflow opportunity.
The ExOne X1 25PRO 3D Printer
ExOne’s new X1 25PRO production 3D printer holds some surprises.
Shweta Thapa: “It Doesn’t Tell You Which Machine Is Best Suited For Your Application”
Shweta Thapa is a mechanical engineer, educator, and co-founder of 3Ducators.
Mink: The World’s First Makeup 3D Printer?
Today we’re looking at a very unusual device, the Mink makeup 3D printer.
The Next Stage of 3D Printing Standards?
A reader poses an interesting question about 3D printing standards.
Drones Are Taking Off Rapidly With Help From 3D Printers
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing’s impact on drones.
Carbon’s $260M Growth Funding
With more than $260 million just announced in a growth funding round, Carbon has now raised more than $680 million — bringing their valuation to $2.4 billion.
Book of the Week: Supercharg3D
This week’s selection is “Supercharg3D: How 3D Printing Will Drive Your Supply Chain” by Len Pannett.
3D Printing To Boom In Supersonic Air Travel
Boom Supersonic is bringing metal 3D printing into its Mach 2.2 air travel plans.
Selling To Yourself: 3D Printing In Bigger Corporations
For some of the big-name players who have entered into 3D printing, their biggest customers are…themselves.
A LulzBot Bioprinter?
Aleph Objects announced a partnership with FluidForm to develop a 3D bioprinter.
ChiTuBox: The Other 3D Print Slicer
I’m taking a look at ChiTuBox, a third party 3D print slicing system.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Windup Car
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Windup Car project by maker Greg Zumwalt.
The Problem With Printer Profile Libraries
A new strategy by some vendors to provide 3D printer profiles may backfire.
Is it FDM or FFF?
It’s long overdue, but I want to talk about FDM and FFF today.
PLASTEC East Expo and 3D Printing: A Review
Steve Kelly, Liam Nixon and Cameron Torti of R&D Tax Savers review 3D printing as seen at the recent PLASTEC East Expo.
How To Unload Your Used 3D Printer
When your 3D printer is no longer useful, what do you do?
GE Additive Announces 34 Metal 3D Printer Sales
In four announcements over the last nine days, GE Additive has shared the news of a notable sales season in metal 3D printing.
The Additec μPrinter Metal 3D Printer
Additec’s new μPrinter allows parts to be 3D printed in both powder and wire in the same system.
Mass Production At The Core: voxeljet’s High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Moves
The new VJET X is preparing for its debut as voxeljet announces its next high-volume additive manufacturing solutions.
How Advanced Can 3D Printed Colors Be?
I spoke with DyeMansion’s Chief Customer Officer, Kai Witter, about the company’s new advanced 3D print color systems.
E3D-Online’s Origin Story
We had a chat with E3D-Online co-founder Sanjay Mortimer to find out more about the company.
Desktop Metal’s Studio System Ships In Europe
Desktop Metal is now shipping its desktop metal 3D printing solution in Europe.
The ZCatch Nozzle Removal Tool
The ZCatch nozzle removal tool should be a tool found in every 3D printer operator’s toolbox.
BigRep’s Next Big Plans
We caught up recently with BigRep for more on their next steps in development.
A Concrete Example: How 3D Printing Can Create Housing and Infrastructure
Charles Goulding and Liam Nixon of R&D Tax Savers examine concrete 3D printing.
The State of VSHAPER’s 5-Axis 3D Printer
VSHAPER is readying their powerful 5-axis 3D printer for production.
Sarah Pavis: “I’m Good At 3D Printing Because I’m A Mechanical Engineer”
Sarah Pavis is the Founder and Principal Engineer at Measure Twice Labs.
Figure 4 In Action
3D Systems’ Figure 4 system is up and running at Rapid Application Group.
The Kinect Is Not Dead!
Microsoft announced a new version of their handheld 3D scanner, and it may have some implications for 3D printing.
3D Printed Magnetic Metamaterial Boosts MRI Scanners
Researchers at Boston University have developed a powerful new application of 3D printed metamaterials.
Pasta and 3D Printing: Ingredients for a Successful Recipe
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss the culinary world of 3D printing pasta.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Model Engineers
This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Model Engineers: A Practical Guide” by Neil Wyatt.
Materialise Enlightens Medical Care With FDA-Approved Cardiovascular Software
Materialise has received FDA clearance for its cardiovascular planning software.
Ruggedized Bioprinting
An nScrypt bioprinter is ready for desert conditions to test in-the-field critical care.
R&D Profiles of Leading 3D Printing Companies
Charles Goulding & Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing R&D.
Stratasys Will Boom For Seven More Years
Stratasys today announced a key contract with Boom Supersonic.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Croissant Machine
This week’s selection is the practical 3D Printed Croissant Machine, by Alexis Gabriel Ainouz, a.k.a. French Guy Cooking.
Is Video More Effective For 3D Print Communications?
Could video be a better medium for communications of tricky 3D print information?
Have You Considered Your 3D Printer’s Longevity?
3D printer longevity.
US & Japan: Stars Aligned for 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Liam Nixon of R&D Tax Savers look at the relationship between the U.S. and Japan as it relates to 3D printing.
Question of the Week: Jewelry Design Software?
Jewelry design has never been easier. Find out how to use 3D printing software to design your own jewelry. Here are the best jewelry design tools in 2019.
Disruption in Huawei Supply Chain Creates New 3D Printing Supplier Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing opportunities in 5G telecommunications.
Initial Impressions: HP 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing Center Of Excellence
The new HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence is, well, excellent.
The MakerGear Ultra One 3D Printer
We had a closer look at MakerGear’s new and powerful 3D printer, the Ultra One, their first industrial machine.
New 3D Print Material: Composite Basalt Fiber
Anisoprint announced a 3D print material I’ve never heard of previously, Composite Basalt Fiber.
The NEO800 Industrial SLA 3D Printer
We had a chat with Maria Fatialofa of RPS about their NEO 800 3D printer.
Rapidia Reveals New Metal 3D Printing Process
A Vancouver-based startup appears to have invented an entirely new form of metal 3D printing.
Relativity Space Spends US$59M On Massive 3D Printer Farm
Relativity Space has signed a deal with NASA to develop a rocket-printing factory.
The Mayo Clinic’s 3D Printing Accomplishments
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers discuss the Mayo Clinic’s use of 3D printing.
Sonette Du Preez: “My Research Will Serve A Starting Point For Assisting AM Facilities”
Sonette du Preez is a Lecturer for Occupational Hygiene at North West University Potchefstroom Campus.
HP Turns Up Focus On 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing With New Center Of Excellence
I am in Barcelona this week for the opening of HP’s new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
Finding Your Niche: XJet’s Nuclear Ambitions
XJet is focusing strongly on ceramic 3D printing applications, something they may not have initially planned.
Stratasys’ Digital Inventory Strategy Is Working
Rail companies are using 3D printed parts, suggesting a new strategy by Stratasys is working.
Optomec Eyes Opportunity
We recently caught up with Optomec for a chat about opportunities in the 3D printing industry.
E3D Online’s Tool Changing 3D Printer Near Completion
We had a chat with E3D-Online about their revolutionary tool-changing multi-material 3D printer.
Kodak’s 3D Printing Ecosystem Extends Farther
Kodak has introduced something very interesting into their 3D printing ecosystem: 3D design and print services.
Book of the Week: Build Your Own CNC Machine
This week’s selection is “Build Your Own CNC Machine” by James Floyd Kelly and Patrick Hood-Daniel.
What Could A Carbon IPO Mean?
A report suggests Carbon may issue an IPO. What could this mean?
Snapmaker 2.0 Raises The Most
Snapmaker completed their recent Kickstarter campaign with astonishing results.
Maturing Conversations In Desktop 3D Printing: Materials And Applications
A conversation with MatterHackers points to a maturing digital fabrication environment.
Growing Contemporary 3D Printed Design in China Using Traditional Materials
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in contemporary Chinese design.
Design of the Week: RADARSAT Constellation
This week’s selection is the RADARSAT Constellation by the Canadian Space Agency.
Maker Media Shuts Operations
Maker Media, creator of the Maker Faire events and MAKE: magazine, has ceased operations and laid off all staff.
One To Watch: Essentium
Are you paying attention to Essentium? You should be.
A Change Of Heart At Sindoh?
After a discussion with Sindoh representatives, it seems the company may be changing their strategy regarding materials.
Impossible Objects’ New Machine, Materials Partnership, Funding
Impossible Objects has been busy with growing interest in its composite based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process.
3D Printing Final Aircraft Parts
Marshall Aerospace and Defense has revealed its use of 3D printing for prototype and final flight parts.
Polymaker’s New 3D Printing Materials
Polymaker announced a series of new materials, and offered some dramatic demonstrations of their capabilities.
XJet CEO: Metal And Ceramic 3D Printing Applications Come From The Customers
XJet’s CEO shares a look into operations and applications in metal and ceramic 3D printing.
3DEO Reaches Surface Finishing Milestone
We caught up with 3DEO last week and discovered they have reached a significant milestone.
A Chat With EOS: The Integra P 400
EOS’ North America-focused Integra P 400 system continues toward commercialization.
TPU Elastomers From Powder
I’m watching another of Sinterit’s amusing videos, this time about TPU elastomers.
Evolve And Evonik Take A Materials STEP
Evolve Additive Solutions has teamed up with Evonik for a joint material development agreement.
3D Platform’s Huge WorkCenter 500 Large Format 3D Printer
3D Platform has produced a rather large 3D printer, the WorkCenter 500, and we had a close look at it.
Not Your Average MakerBot
We had a long chat with MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen about the current state of the company and its products.
Katie Hardiman: “There Is Currently A Polymer Material Race In The Additive World Happening”
Katie Hardiman is an Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer at the Irish Manufacturing Research, which provides information and support to manufacturing SMEs.
DuPont Brings Blockbuster Plastics To 3D Printing
DuPont has introduced eight new high-performance 3D printing materials.
UNYQ And IKEA Continue To Personalize Gaming
A personalized product line is 3D printing comfort for gamers.
Artec 3D Releases Powerful New 3D Scanning Software
Artec released Artec Studio 14, their latest and most powerful version of their 3D scanning management software.
Dye Mansion’s VaporFuse Smoothing Solution Continues
Dye Mansion continues to develop a new 3D print smoothing solution.
Book of the Week: Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos
This week’s selection is “Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos” by Thomas Willeford.