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New Glass 3D Printing Technique Coming From Australia?
Researchers in Australia seem to have developed another technique for 3D printing glass.
Why So Many 3D Printer Manufacturers?
A report from Gartner suggests there are a record number of 3D printer manufacturers.
Gesa Schneider: “Getting involved is one of the best ways to get motivated”
Gesa Schneider is BigRep’s Sales Channel Manager for the EMEA region.
3D Hubs Releases Q1 2019 Trends Report
3D Hubs released their traditional quarterly trends report.
Nexa3D and BEGO Go Big with Varseo XL Dental 3D Printer
Nexa3D and BEGO have introduced a new dental 3D printer.
3D Printing and a Shoe Called Susan
The Missing Link x Nike Air Max Susan celebrates whimsy and fashion — and 3D printing.
Inside The Meltpool: Fundamental Problem Revealed
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a fundamental issue with the most common form of metal 3D printing.
Sinterit Tunes Up 3D Printing Operating Software
Sinterit announced a number of changes for their operating software.
Book of the Week: To Engineer Is Human
This week’s selection is “To Engineer Is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design” by Henry Petroski.
The Xioneer Industrial 3D Printer
We had a close look at the Xioneer industrial 3D printer.
Metal 3D Printing Always Playing Catch Up
Metal 3D printing has come a vast distance since it was first introduced some years ago.
3D Printing to Shape the Skyline
A recent use case of 3D printing in construction shows a nice use of technology in raising a skyscraper.
Stratasys Stock Tumbles On Unexpected Results
Stratasys released their 2018 financial results and there was a little bit of a surprise.
Design of the Week: Bunny Rabbit Pulling Carrot Doorstop
This week’s selection is the extremely cute “Bunny Rabbit Pulling Carrot Doorstop” by “enthusiastic tinkerer” Garret Durland.
The INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 410 3D Printer
If you’re thinking about 3D printing in high-temperature materials you might want to look at the INTAMSYS FUNMAT PRO 410.
Question of the Week: What 3D Printing Software for Schools?
This week’s question probes the software required for schools using 3D printing.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the company’s celebration of a diverse workforce.
3D Printing Works to #BalanceforBetter This International Women’s Day
The theme of International Women’s Day 2019 is #BalanceforBetter and the 3D printing community is embracing inclusion and diversity.
Empowering Diversity in Digital Manufacturing
This International Women’s Day, I am excited by the promise of this technology transformation to tackle problems in new ways, powered by a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Diversity For Additive Manufacturing Report #3 Released
The Diversity For Additive Manufacturing Report #3 report has been released today, International Women’s Day.
Materialise Turns The Corner
Materialise announced their 2018 financial results and it’s looking very positive.
Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 3
Part 3 — the app. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D sprinter and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.
Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 2
Part 2 — machine use. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D sprinter and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.
Hands On With The BIQU Thunder And The MyMiniFactory App Part 1
Pat 1 — machine assembly. We had a chance to test an interesting 3D printer and software combination: the BIQU Thunder and MyMiniFactory’s new app.
Looking for International Women’s Day Plans? Women in 3D Printing Events Go Global
International Women’s Day is this Friday, March 8, and Women in 3D Printing ambassadors are hosting events around the world.
Design for DLS Gets a Boost with ZVerse Partnership
Carbon and ZVerse have announced a strategic partnership to “bridge the design gap for digital manufacturing.”
The Right Fit 3D Printer for the Right Assistive Fit
Finding the right fit in tech is important for finding the right fit for patients.
Fictiv Raises Big Cash
Fictiv has raised a huge US$33M.
Youjung Choi: “We Can Cut Down The Lead Time Of Development By 1-2 Months”
Youjung Choi is a designer of eyewear for 3D printing with Selin Olmsted Eyewear Design studio.
Additive Education Program Open for Applications
GE Additive has opened applications for primary and secondary schools in its Additive Education Program.
E3D-Online Unleashes The SuperVolcano; Look Out For Giant 3D Printers
UK-based E3D-Online announced their latest — and largest — 3D printer hot end, the SuperVolcano.
Windform’s Commercial Strategy Shift
CRP has announced a change in commercial policy for Windform materials.
UK’s Health And Safety Executive Looking At 3D Printing
A new report about 3D printing safety has been issued by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive.
Book of the Week: Introduction to Flight
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Flight” by John D. Anderson Jr.
HP Inc.: Can’t Bring a Musket to a Drone Fight
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss HP’s forward momentum.
3D Systems’ 2018 Results Cause Some Fuss
It’s that time of year when many companies release their year-end financial results, and 3D Systems’ were quite interesting.
Salary Survey Shows It Pays To Work In Additive Manufacturing
Alexander Daniels Global’s third annual Additive Manufacturing Salary Survey is available.
Startling Bioprinting Application: Instant Skin
A paper in Nature describes an incredible method of 3D printing live skin to rapidly secure wounds.
Design of the Week: Milk Crate
This week’s selection is the functional Milk Crate by designer Ross Thomas.
3D Printing Saves The Day – In A Way You’d Never Think Of
Reddit user Toolaa describes an amazing approach to save a great deal of money by 3D printing.
Ultimaker Still Tweaking Cura 4.0
Ultimaker released yet another version of their upcoming Cura 4.0 software.
What Is The Most 3D Printed Object?
I was reading an interesting piece by Bertier Luyt when a question arose.
Selling 3D Printers Direct or Through Resellers?
I’m reading a press release about another reseller arrangement from ROBOZE, and it got me thinking about how this business works.
The Real Value of 3D Printing Patents
It’s not always about revenue; sometimes patents are worth it to prove larger positioning.
Interesting Features in 3DWOX Desktop
I’ve been exploring the latest version of 3DWOX Desktop and bumped into some interesting features.
A Three-Way Partnership Focusing on Farsoon Technologies
Farsoon Technologies announced an interesting partnership with two related companies.
Agile Partnerships for an Agile Industry
A recent partnership announcement shows how the business of 3D printing can be as fast-moving as the technology.
The Development of Multi-Metal 3D Printing
Aerosint and Aconity are collaborating toward a multi-metal future for 3D printing.
Shapeways Gets Flexible
Shapeways’ new material shows how tight the relationship between 3D print service bureaus and 3D printer manufacturers can be.
The Importance of Materials Partnerships
Open material platforms represent an increasingly winning approach in 3D printing.
Fortify and DSM to Develop High-Performance Composites
Fortify and DSM are developing high-performance composite 3D printing materials for structural parts.
Another Look at Desktop Metal’s Upcoming Fab Flow System
We had a deeper tour of Desktop Metal’s amazing Fab Flow tool.
The Coming Sindoh 3DWOX 7X 3D Printer
We managed to get a peek at a rather large device coming from Sindoh, the 3DWOX 7X.
How 3D Printing is Changing Music Forever
The technology of 3D printing has opened an entirely new, nearly limitless medium for instrument makers and artists.
AMFG Opens German Operations
London-based AMFG has expanded into the German market.
The Challenge Facing Color 3D Printing
Color 3D printing has never really taken off, but there may be a good reason why.
The NEO800: Industrial SLA By Engineers, For Engineers
The large-format industrial NEO800 SLA system is built from experience.
A Different Way To Learn About Ancient Egypt
An interesting experiment at Howard University demonstrated a different way to learn about ancient Egypt.
Book of the Week: Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down
This week’s selection is “Structures: Or Why Things Don’t Fall Down” by J. E. Gordon.
Question of the Week: What 3D Printer Should I Buy For My School?
This week’s question is about buying 3D printers for schools.
At Last: The End of STL Is In Sight
There have been a few developments recently that have brought me to the view that STL file format will slide away quietly.
3D Printing Capacity Rising With Demand
How do we know there’s real-world demand for 3D printing? Installations.
Stratasys’ J720 Speeds Full-Color 3D Prints for the Dental Lab
It’s not Stratasys’ first dental-targeted 3D printer, but it is its most advanced.
Design of the Week: Giant X-Wing Fighter
This week’s selection is the Giant X-Wing by artist Stefan Ulrich of RandomDesign.
Markforged’s New Materials
It looks like Markforged will be releasing some new metal materials soon.
MakerGear’s Ultra One Is Ultra!
MakerGear is now shipping a new 3D printer, the Ultra One.
Carbon’s Significant News For Dental 3D Printing
Carbon’s powerful resin 3D printers have been extensively used by manufacturing, but it seems the company is all in for dental usage as well.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part Two
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
Open Source Aids: Text to Braille Converter
Lumi Industries’ Text to Braille Converter is a heartening use of open source software.
How Expensive Is That Diamond Filament?
A company is marketing a “diamond” 3D printer filament.
3D Printing with SOLIDWORKS: A Chat with Execs, Part One
I sat down with execs from SOLIDWORKS to chat about 3D printing and the popular CAD software.
The Time Is Now For Construction 3D Printers
After several years of experimental construction 3D printing projects, it may be the time for things to get real.
Ultimaker Looks Up with Cloud and Material Announcements
Two Cura-centric announcements from Ultimaker today mark ongoing progress for the company.
3D Scanning Price Breakthrough With Calibry
A new very low-cost handheld 3D scanner was announced: the Calibry by Thor3D.
Please Name Your Technology Something We Can Remember
There’s standing out, and there’s STAndING ouT.
Velo3D Has The Flow
There’s something very interesting going down at Velo3D.
Shims and 3D Printing: The Perfect Way to Seal In R&D Tax Credits
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the convergence of shims and 3D printing.
Dassault Systèmes’ Two Prong Strategy
At SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019 we had the chance to learn more about Dassault Systèmes’ software strategy.
Lilian Van Daal: “I Want To Contribute To The Re-Appreciation Of Things, Objects”
Product designer Lilian van Daal bridges with her work the natural and the artificial – or designed – world.
Another Use Case For 3D Print Services
During a discussion with Forecast 3D, we encountered a use case we hadn’t heard of previously.
The Method of User-First 3D Printing
The hype of 3D printing focused on the vision; now it’s time to focus on the user and the product.
Race Cars and 3D Printers: A Love Story
Mac and cheese. Lucy and Ethel. Penn and Teller. Racing and 3D printing. Sometimes it’s just a good pairing.
FELIXprinters Gets Big with the Pro L and XL
FELIXprinters announced a pair of new professional 3D printers, the Pro L and XL.
Book of the Week: Engineer to Win
This week’s selection is “Engineer to Win” by Carroll Smith.
Pathio: A New 3D Print Slicer
The folks at E3D-Online announced a new 3D print slicer system, Pathio.
3D Print Learning Series: Operations
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D Printing Operations.
A Ride with BigRep
Sometimes getting hands-on with a company means riding a bike around an exhibit floor.
What’s New In SOLIDWORKS 2019?
At SOLIDWORKS World 2019, we had to find out what’s new in SOLIDWORKS, didn’t we?
Design Of The Week: Modular Bottle Rack
This week’s selection is the Modular Bottle Rack by YouMagine contributor Gabor Penoff.
The Correct Way To Achieve Zero Emission 3D Prints
I’m quite impressed with Rize’s approach to dealing with 3D printer emissions, and it’s not anything you might expect.
Gaskets and 3D Printing: Joining Two Different Items for the Perfect Function
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss gaskets, 3D printing, and functionality.
Mechanical Engineering and 3D Printed Roller Coasters
Even when 3D printing is fun and games, there’s a lot of engineering behind it.
Aurora Labs Takes a Scalable Step Toward 3D Printing 1,000kg Per Day
Aurora Labs this week took its next tangible step towards its ambitious goal to 3D print 1,000 kg of metal per day.
About That Rize Investment by Dassault Systèmes…
There’s something very intriguing about Dassault Systèmes’ surprise participation in a US15M investment in Rize.