Chicago-based Fast Radius has announced a $48 million Series B funding round set to expand its additive manufacturing platform.
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Five 3D Printing Breakthroughs, And Five More
I’m reading a piece on Singularity Hub describing “The Next 5 Printing Breakthroughs”, and have my own five thoughts.
Implications of the Prusa SL1 Resin 3D Printer
We’re nearing the release of Prusa’s first resin-based 3D printer, and it’s time to think about what this might mean.
3D Printing versus Smartphone Security
Yes, 3D printed fingerprints can fool smartphone scanners. No, that shouldn’t keep you up at night.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing: Design, Methods, and Processes” edited by Steinar Killi.
4D Printing and Metamaterials
Just as we start to build comfort with 3D printing, scientists throw another dimension at it: another look at 4D printing.
Rigid.ink Launches 3D Printing Educational Program
Rigid.ink has launched “The Institute of 3D Printing” to help those new to 3D printing become more successful.
Now Is the Right Time to Focus on Sustainability in 3D Printing
There’s an old saying, “There’s no time like the present,” and we should be applying that now to foundational growth in 3D printing.
The Nimble Extruder: Not Direct, Not Bowden, But Something Else
I’m looking at a unique 3D printer extruder design from Zesty called “Nimble”.
Design of the Week: Mac Pho
This week’s selection is the uncannily realistic “Mac Pho” by maker Eric Au.
Is Metal 3D Printing Energy Efficient?
Metal 3D printing is on the rise, but a lot of questions still remain.
3D Printer Safety: Adapting Your Home Workstation to Avoid Potential Hazards
Personal 3D printers are a (relatively) new introduction to the home interior. In a way, some might consider 3D printers a home appliance like an oven, sewing machine, or toaster.
MakerOS Receives Funding
We haven’t heard much from MakerOS over the past couple of years, but they have big news today.
3D Print Learning Series: Processing
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print processing.
Markforged Sets Up Shop in Dublin
Markforged is opening its first international HQ in Dublin, Ireland.
NASA Announces Finalists for 3D Printed Mars Habitat
NASA announced three finalists for their ongoing “3D-Printed Habitat Challenge”.
AddiFab Emerges with Freeform Injection Molding, Mitsubishi Collaboration
Product and prototype: productype. The freedoms of 3D printing with the volumes of injection molding. AddiFab promises these and more.
3DGence’s High Flow 3D Printing Module
3DGence announced a new accessory for their popular INDUSTRY F340 professional 3D printer that provides for high flow rates.
The Lighting Industry, LRC, and the 3D Printing Industry Get Proactive
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in the lighting industry.
The Best Pellet 3D Printer? Pollen Is On To Something Big
I’m looking at a pair of very unusual 3D printers from Pollen.
Aurora Labs’ Metal 3D Printing Process Gets A Test
Australia-based Aurora Labs has performed a complex test of their new parallel metal 3D printing process.
Crafting a Skull Implant
A case study from Autodesk and Granta highlights the technologies put to use in crafting a personalized skull implant.
The Form 3 3D Printing Technology And Implications
We’ve received a couple of interesting videos on the new Form 3 technology from Formlabs, and they show a very unusual SLA process.
Why Is Shapeways Suddenly Adding Engineering 3D Printing Materials?
Today Shapeways announced the availability of two new 3D print materials, but I’m now wondering if there is something more going on behind the scenes.
Lieve Boeykens: “I Believe We All Have To Prove Our Worth”
Lieve Boeykens is the driving force behind the go-to-market strategies of Materialise innovation programs on AM quality control.
Pantone Validated Color 3D Printing
Stratasys’ J750 and J735 3D printers have been validated as meeting Pantone color-matching standards.
FELIXprinters Shares Insight on Company Ethos & Strategy During Open Day
Bringing people together to understand its business was the key motivation behind FELIXprinters opening up its HQ facility and factory based in the Netherlands on April 1.
Royal DSM: Do You Know Them?
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers present an overview of DSM’s recent involvement in the 3D printing industry.
Formlabs Announces The Form 3!
Formlabs has a secret no longer: they’ve released two versions of an entirely new 3D printer, the Form 3 and Form 3L.
Book of the Week: The Makerspace Workbench
This week’s selection is “The Makerspace Workbench: Tools, Technologies, and Techniques for Making” by author Adam Kemp.
LulzBot’s TAZ Pro Industrial 3D Printer
Aleph Objects has ventured into new territory with the announcement of their new TAZ Pro device.
Announcing The FabbFab Metal 3D Printer With CLF Technology
We’ve been working on a secret project for some time now, and today we reveal our new development.
DSM Advances in SLA, SLS, Sustainability
DSM continues to look ahead in 3D printing with a new partnership, new SLS powder, and commitment to sustainable industry.
Design of the Week: Spiderman!
This week’s selection is the life-sized Spiderman 3D print by STPL 3D Printing.
Stratasys Introduces Two New 3D Printers, Including First SLA
Stratasys is unveiling two new 3D printers today, stepping deeper into FDM and introducing its first commercial SLA machine.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
ACEO Introduces Electrically Conductive Silicone 3D Printing
The quest for unusual materials continues, this time with electrically conductive silicone.
The M-Jewelry DLP 3D Printer
An interesting option for jewelers is the M-Jewelry DLP 3D printer from MakeX.
Evolve STEPs Forward in the Finger Lakes
Evolve Additive Systems is expanding.
XYZprinting Introduces STEAM Bundles for Classroom 3D Printing
More offerings continue to pop up for school-age 3D printing education.
ICON Announces Vulcan II Construction 3D Printer
A more sophisticated construction 3D printer has been announced by ICON.
A Caution For Vendors Attending AMUG 2019
There’s something 3D printing vendors should know about AMUG.
PEEK SLS 3D Printing In The Works
A partnership between Solvay and Aerosint could lead to high-temperature SLS 3D printing.
10 Million MJF Parts
Last year alone, HP’s Multi Jet Fusion technology was used to make more than 10 million parts.
Automation in Focus for Authentise and Microsoft Partnership
Authentise and Microsoft are collaborating to enhance automation in additive manufacturing workflow.
Cleaning Up The Competition: 3D Printed Vacuum Cleaners
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine 3D printing put to use in vacuum cleaner design.
Sharebot’s New Metal 3D Printer
Sharebot announced a metal 3D printer, the first for the Italy-based company.
BCN3D Rises with $3M Raised
Barcelona-based desktop 3D printer manufacturer BCN3D has announced a $3 million funding.
Luxexcel Donates 3D Printed Lenses To Children
Luxexcel has arranged to donate seventeen pairs of eyeglasses with 3D printed lenses.
Vicky Somma: “3D Printing Has Become The Culmination Of My Crafting Mindset”
Vicky Somma is the author of Blender 3D Printing by Example and teaches classes on TinkerCAD, OpenSCAD, Blender, Cura, and 3D Printing at libraries and local colleges.
Opening Eyes To Grander 3D Printing
I’ve been watching some 3D print videos from Fabbaloo friend Joel Telling, and realized something about how 3D print practices are changing.
Girls 3D Print Club Encourages Hands-On 3D Printing
A Girls 3D Print Club in Cincinnati, Ohio helps highlight STEM opportunities for students.
Research Project Asks You To 3D Print A Test Object
A research project is investigating the effect of environmental conditions on 3D printing, and they need your assistance.
3D Hubs Secures US$18M
3D Hubs has secured a huge US$18M investment round.
Book of the Week: 3D Concrete Printing Technology
This week’s selection is “3D Concrete Printing Technology: Construction And Building Applications” by Jay G. Sanjayan, Ali Nazari and Behzad Nematollahi
A Conversation in STEAM: Part Two
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part One
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
The Metallizr Is Coming
Soon we’ll find out what The Metallizr can do for 3D prints.
nScrypt Goes Metal
A new metal solution promises fine-detailed 3D printing.
Design of the Week: UFO Abduction Lamp
This week’s selection is the fanciful UFO Abduction Lamp by Thingiverse contributor Wa Fa.
Another Solid 3D Printing Model Repository: Hum3D
We ran across another interesting 3D model repository, Hum3D.
Essentium’s Survey Results
3D printer manufacturer Essentium just released the results of their recent survey on production 3D printing usage.
Recognizing The Signs Of A Successful 3D Printer Installation
Buying anything of great expense is a big decision, and particularly so for 3D printers.
An Exciting, Boring Future for Additive Manufacturing
I think it’s wonderful that additive manufacturing may be boring: that means it’s getting real.
Analyzing The 3D Systems Analysis
I’m reading a report on Seeking Alpha describing the stock price journey of 3D Systems, and have some things to add.
Mimaki’s Surprise Desktop 3D Printer
In a bit of a surprise, Mimaki announced availability of a desktop 3D printer.
How Does 3D Printing Really Fit Into Residential Construction?
I thought I would do some basic research into residential construction practices to show how 3D printing fits and does not fit.
Some Clear Advice On How To 3D Print Food-Safe Items
I’ve just reviewed what seems to be the most comprehensive resource I’ve yet seen regarding 3D printing food safety.
Prodways Group Automates Dental 3D Printing
There have been some very intriguing developments from Prodways Group.
Printlab Releases Free Course For 3D Printed Assistive Technology
Printlab released a video course to help designers create and 3D print assistive aids.
Authentise App Further Digitizes Digital Manufacturing
Authentise has announced a new app to extend the digital thread in additive manufacturing.
Building Better Skyscrapers With 3D Printed Molds
A construction project in Brooklyn is leveraging 3D printing the very practical way.
Markforged Raises $82 Million
Boston-based Markforged has announced an $82 million Series D funding round.
Tokyo Restaurant To Feature Personalized 3D Printed Sushi
Clearly the 21st century is here, as a restaurant is now set to provide 3D printed customized sushi for curious diners.
Steph Piper: “Printing Isn’t Just About Making Knick-Knacks”
Steph has a background in biofabrication and 3D printing for medical grade implants.
Fortify CEO Shares A Look Into The Future Of Composites 3D Printing
We caught up with Fortify CEO Josh Martin for a chat about high-strength composite-based 3D printing.
More Thoughts On The Future Of Construction 3D Printing
I’ve been reading more stories about 3D printed construction projects, and have realized something fundamental.
Post-Processing In Focus: Support Removal
Post-processing is evolving from 3D printing’s dirty little secret to a PR headline.
Keene Village Plastics Acquires MakeShaper
3D print filament manufacturer Keene Village Plastics announced it has acquired MakeShaper.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “3D Printing” by John Jordan.
Contemplating colorFabb’s Upcoming Foaming 3D Print Material
colorFabb is teasing a rather strange and new 3D print material.
106,000 3D Printed Faces
LAIKA 3D printed 106,000 faces for Missing Link.
3D Printing Provides the Missing Link to “Missing Link”
LAIKA Studios opened its doors for a look into the making of Missing Link.
MIT’s Hairy Metamaterial
Researchers at MIT have developed yet another unusual metamaterial, and this one is simply hair.
Design of the Week: Minimalist 3D Printed Fume Extractor
This week’s selection is the “Minimalist 3D Printed Fume Extractor” by Instructables contributor rdmmkr.
IKEA’s Consumer 3D Model Repository
If you hadn’t noticed, IKEA has a small 3D model repository available to the public.
Invented: MultiMaterial Resin 3D Printing
It may soon be possible to 3D print resin objects in more than one material.
Setback For CRP Group?
We received a press release from CRP group describing a catastrophe for one of their partners.
3D Print Learning Series: Maintenance
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D printer maintenance.
Roboze Continues to Strategize Sales
New moves at Roboze show ongoing commitment to sales growth.
The Birth of the 3D Printed Acoustical Metamaterial Industry
Researchers at Boston University have developed a technique for 3D printing acoustical metamaterials.
3D Printers To Disappear Into Vertical Systems?
I’m reading about a new 3D printing system specifically designed for used in dental operations.
Sciaky ADAPTs
Metal additive manufacturing company Sciaky has joined ADAPT.
Massive Deal For AstroPrint
AstroPrint announced a spectacular arrangement with Stanley Black & Decker.
Brexit Causing Issues For UK 3D Printer Companies
As the March 29 date of Brexit approaches, it seems it will have some effect on 3D printer companies based in the UK.