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Design of the Week: Old Chair Repair
This week’s selection is a repair technique for an old chair by Reddit contributor Will_-.
YouTube: Empowering You and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the role of YouTube in empowering those interested in exploring 3D printing.
Could 3D Prints Think? That May Be Closer Than You Believe
Some very intriguing research suggests it may be possible to 3D print “smart” objects.
gCreate Introduces “Redesigned Workhorse” gMax 2
gCreate is starting 2019 off with a new 3D printer.
The Amazing PULVERMEISTER
A new company, Pulvermeister GmbH, has produced a prototype of a 3D print post-processing device.
FedEx and the Future of Logistics
3D printing is part of the FedEx vision of the future in logistics. But how much of that vision is still TBA.
Sharebot’s Q Dual Professional 3D Printer
We had a look at Sharebot’s new Q Dual professional 3D printer.
Melissa Ng Throws Down the (3D Printed) Design Gauntlet
Melissa Ng’s stunning Phoenix Gauntlets are inspired by 15th century armor and brought to new fashionable life with 3D printed jacket molds.
Will We Be 3D Printing Solar Cells?
A new polymer development might eventually lead to the ability to 3D print many new functional devices.
Fortify Fortifies Composite 3D Printing
Boston-based Fortify has announced a $2.5 million strategic funding round set to advance its Digital Composite Manufacturing (DCM) process for strong 3D printing.
Will 3D Printing Help Find All the Female Architects?
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the potential impact of 3D printing on retaining women in the architecture business.
How To 3D Print A Rocket, No, For Real
A new video explains the secrets of 3D printing rocket engines.
Question of the Week: 3D Print A Tunnel Liner?
This week’s question is a bit unusual.
Carbon, Ford, and Production Parts
Carbon and Ford have expanded their collaboration with a focus on end-use parts.
FELIXprinters Announces The Pro 3
FELIXprinters announced their latest professional 3D printer, the Pro 3.
Pooja Venkatesh – “3D Bioprinting Technology Can Be Used To Develop Organ-On-A-Chip”
Pooja Venkatesh is Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Next Big Innovation Labs.
S-Squared’s Large Construction 3D Printer
Today we’re looking at yet another new construction 3D printer, this time from S-Squared.
The 3D Printing Startup Within A Major Company
As additive manufacturing plays an ever-larger role in the business world, many major companies are building their own internal startups.
3D Printing and Smart Fabrics
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss innovations in smart fabrics that might be impacted by 3D printing.
Morphi Fills Us In: What’s New In v3.5
Morphi has launched the first of several updates for 2019, introducing v3.5.
Book of the Week: The Existential Pleasures of Engineering
This week’s selection is “The Existential Pleasures of Engineering” by Samuel C. Florman.
100X Faster 3D Printing Concept Opens Door To Harder Resin Prints
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an extremely interesting 3D printing process that is quite different from current approaches.
The Strength of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Navigating the learning curve of high-temperature 3D printing is less daunting with the experts.
3D Printed Labware Pushes the Boundaries of Scientific Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the impact of 3D printing for lab equipment in scientific research.
Fusion 360 Increasingly Acknowledges 3D Printing
In the latest Autodesk 360 Fusion update there are a couple of new features specifically addressing the needs of 3D printing.
Design of the Week: David’s Cranium
This week’s selection is the artistic “David’s Cranium” by designer Matthew Vennemeyer.
Our New Year’s Resolution: Be An Even Better 3D Printing Resource
We’re ringing in 2019 the best way we can: paying attention to you, our community.
University 3D Printing Research Strengthens Medical Innovation Clusters
Mellissa McIntyre and Andressa Bonafe discuss medical research in 3D printing and advances in medical innovations.
Uniz Announces Slash 2 Series Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
San Diego-based Uniz announced two new high speed desktop 3D printers, the Slash 2 series.
Few Ways To 3D Print In Full Color
Color 3D printing is a bit of a rarity in today’s world, but it does exist and can be done in several ways.
#CESGenderBias and Why We Need to Pay Attention
This isn’t a feel good story (but it should be).
Tips for Meeting Millennials’ Furniture Needs by Utilizing 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing to appeal to millennials’ furniture buying preferences.
Mark One’s Unusual Carbon Fiber Approach
Mark One has an interesting method of producing pure carbon fiber objects.
A Look Ahead in 3D Printing with Gartner’s Pete Basiliere
We caught up with Pete Basiliere, Research Vice President, Additive Manufacturing at Gartner for a look at predictions in 3D printing and 4D printing in 2019.
The Critical Importance of Software In 3D Printable Design
3D printing offers the ability to leverage designs in ways not previously possible, but only if the right software is used.
What’s Up With Photocentric?
We recently spoke with Photocentric about their upcoming new resin-based 3D printers.
Make It Real Challenge is Open for Impactful 3D Print Design
The Make it Real challenge from GrabCAD is open: knick-knacks need not apply.
A 3D Printed Sponge to Soak Up Chemo Drugs
A new 3D printed sponge could help reduce side effects of chemotherapy.
The Coming Increase in Specialized 3D Print Firms
Recently we’ve seen several new companies emerge whose purpose it is to leverage 3D printing technology.
Using Lignin as a 3D Print Material
ORNL Researchers have found a way to 3D print lignin.
Integrating MedAccred’s Supply Chain Standard with 3D Printing
The medical device industry is one of the largest and fastest growing global markets.
New Partnership Moves Personalized Insoles to the Mainstream
Wiivv has partnered up with foot care leader Dr. Scholl’s.
Imprinta’s Strong 3D Printer
When we last met Imprinta, the company sold an inexpensive desktop system, the Hercules. How times have changed!
XYZprinting Expands Its Expansive Portfolio
XYZprinting has a huge lineup of 3D printers and today announces that it’s expanding even more.
Formlabs Focuses on Workflow at CES 2019
Formlabs is introducing two new resins this week at CES while showcasing end-to-end workflow with 3D printing.
Book of the Week: The Design of Everyday Things
This week’s selection is “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman.
A Giant, Festive 3D Printed LEGO Tractor
LEGOs have inspired generations of makers, and that hasn’t changed with exposure to 3D printers.
Bioinspired 3D Printing Should Be Standardized
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print strong cement structures, but why couldn’t this be used in all 3D prints?
BASF: Creating Chemistry Through 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BASF’s involvement in 3D printing.
3D Printed Housings Help Track Vanishing Vultures
3D printed GPS housings are helping to track endangered vultures.
Design of the Week: Variable Retraction Test
This week’s selection is the extremely useful Variable Retraction Test by designer Viet Nguyen.
Hacking The uPrint
Stratasys’ uPrint is one of the classic 3D printers, but these days some operators use it in unusual ways.
A New 3D Printer Startup: 3DConstructions
We ran into a brand new 3D printer startup: 3DConstructions.
3D Printing for Improving Sports Safety
Charles R. Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi and Lara Tomiko discuss sports safety advances with 3D printing.
A Next-Gen Face Mask Shows That CES 2019 is More for the 3D Printed Than the 3D Printer
A new 3D printed face mask is ready to debut at CES.
Sounds Good: Prodways Acquires French Hearing Aid Leader
Prodways Group says it has just become the French leader in customized ear tips for hearing aids.
Picaso3D Making European Moves?
3D printer manufacturer Picaso3D is contemplating a move into the European market.
Have You Completed Our Reader Survey?
Yes, it is a new year, but we are keeping our annual survey open just a bit longer.
Haute Fabrication’s New 3D Printing Tech
We had a chat with Kevin Friesth, Chief Science Officer/Inventor at Haute Fabrication, regarding their upcoming 3D printers.
Extrusion-Based 3D Printing at a Crossroads
Hobbyist or professional? Extrusion-based 3D printing is at a crossroads.
Omni3D’s Improved Industrial 3D Printer
Omni3D’s new Factory 2.0 industrial 3D printer has some powerful features.
EnvisionTEC’s Mystery 3D Printer
EnvisionTEC is hinting at a new dental 3D printer.
Investing in the Future of 3D Printing Standards
ASTM International was recently awarded a $1.2 million investment set to help further standards.
Previewing The New Cura
Ultimaker snuck out a beta version of Cura 4.0.
Space Launch Firms Utilize 3D Printing for Stellar Results
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss the use of 3D printing in space launches.
What Is Project MAESTRO?
The EU is sponsoring an interesting 3D print technology project called “MAESTRO”.
Desirable Developments In 3D Printing For 2019
With the new year, new thoughts of 3D printing come to mind.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures 2019 Edition
This week’s selection is “3D Printing Failures: 2019 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing” by Sean Aranda and David Feeney.
3D Printing Trends in 2018
It’s near year end and it is time to reflect on what happened.
Design of the Week: Martian Helmet
This week’s selection is the realistic Martian Helmet by Kyle Eisele.
Reminder: Our Annual Survey Is Still Running
Thought you’d avoid our survey? Not this time!
Hermle’s MPA Metal 3D Printing Process
We’re looking at yet another unusual 3D printing process, this time from Germany-based Hermle.
Question of the Week: Who Fixes My 3D Printer?
This week’s question relates to the inevitable question, “who fixes my broken 3D printer?”
A Future 3D Printing Issue Looking For A Solution
It’s occurred to me that there is an upcoming issue that the 3D printing industry has yet to solve: print tracking.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part Two
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part One
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
FDA Awards Grants to Bioprinting Institutions
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers explore the US FDA’s grants forwarding work in bioprinting.
TRIDITIVE’s Fully Automated 3D Printing System
Automation is coming to 3D printing, and a new system is designed with productivity in mind.
Metal 3D Printing With BLT
BLT, also known as Xian Bright Laser Technologies, is one of the major Chinese providers of metal 3D printing technology.
The Amazing CADMAPPER
I’ve been playing with an interesting 3D mapping service, CADMAPPER.
3D Printer Safety: Another Anet A8 Burns
Once again, an Anet A8 desktop 3D printer caught fire.
Could Morphogenic 3D Printing Be Coming?
New research from MIT hints at future possible approaches to 3D printing.
The Impact of Bloomberg’s $1.8 Billion Donation to Johns Hopkins on 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss the potential impact on 3D printing of a major philanthropic donation.
SPEE3D Refines Their Metal 3D Printing Process
Australia-based SPEE3D has refined their supersonic 3D printing process.
These Trends Will Shape 3D Printing Moving Into 2019
Though young, 3D printing has already imposed itself as one of the most disruptive technologies in recent decades.
Don’t Forget Our Annual Survey!
It’s that time of year again, and there’s a big benefit to you.
Book of the Week: Mastering 3D Printing in the Classroom, Library, and Lab
This week’s selection is “Mastering 3D Printing in the Classroom, Library, and Lab” by Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron.
3D Printed Holiday Cheer with IC3D and Toys for Tots
‘Tis the season to celebrate the best of 3D printing.
Autodesk Deepens Reach Into Construction
3D software giant Autodesk made an acquisition of a construction-related company.
Design of the Week: Levitating Planter
This week’s selection is the magical Levitating Plantar by Thingiverse contributor Andreas S Nordstrand.
A Look at Theoretical Futures for 3D Printing Technology
A speculative video discusses some of the issues 3D printing may face in the distant future.
Precision ADM Confirms Our 3D Print Service Theory
Right on the heels of Sculpteo’s announcement regarding ISO 9001 certification, we see that Precision ADM has announced something quite similar.
Glitter Bomb Defeats Porch Pirates and Shows 3D Printing to the World
An incredible viral video appeared this week, and it involves 3D printing.
Automakers’ 3D Printing Dedication
3D printing is prominent in the automotive industry. Automakers are starting to lift the veil on the depth of their investments.