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3D Food Printing Conference Joins Ag Event

A conference on the 3D printing of food is now part of a larger event.

Book of the Week: Geometric Modeling

This week’s selection is “Geometric Modeling: The mathematics of shapes” by Nikolay Golovanov.

Is Ultimaker’s Print Profile System Taking Over?

Ultimaker’s powerful Material Alliance Program is growing rapidly, but what does this mean?

Could CAL Be The Fasted 3D Printing Process Ever?

I’m reading an interview with one of the inventors of the CAL 3D printing process, and it seems it could be the most rapid 3D printing process ever.

1,000 3D Printed Hearts

Henry Ford Health Systems has brought 3D printing into 1,000 patients’ cardiac treatments.

A Tiny Bioprinted Heart Could Mean Big Things

A cherry-sized bioprint may lead to 3D printed human hearts in a decade.

Design of the Week: Pop Up Square Basket

This week’s selection is the animated Pop Up Square Basket by designer Jason Preuss.

Funding Makerspaces With 3D Printing?

Engineers from Michigan Technological University and re:3D propose funding makerspaces and FabLabs through 3D printing of commercial objects, but I have some serious concerns about the concept’s viability.

Much More On The World Of Tanks Thingiverse Incident

We recently published a story on an incident that caused many 3D models on Thingiverse to be removed. Now, we know a lot more.

The 3D Printed Guitar That Rock Built

Or, rather, the 3D printed guitar that rock didn’t un-build: meet the smash-proof guitar.

3D Printing Surveys Are Important!

Raise3D has launched a manufacturing survey to assist in their future strategies.

Better-Fit 3D Printed Prosthetics

3D printed prosthetic hands have come a long way.

The SOL 3D Scanner

Scan Dimension has released a new tabletop 3D scanner, the SOL.

Could the Maritime Industry Be The Next Metal 3D Printing Garden?

EU researchers have developed an unusual 3D printed part for maritime use, suggesting a new channel for metal 3D printing.

Significant Purge of Thingiverse This Week

Thingiverse has dropped a number of 3D models from its repository, according to multiple reports.

Automated Quoting, eCommerce, and Custom Orthotics

iOrthotics has launched a new division for custom orthotics, complete with a digital workflow.

XYZprinting STEAM 3D Education Program Open for Applications

XYZprinting is now accepting applications for its education program.

The Wham Bam PEX Solution

Wham Bam offers an unusual bed adhesion system that seems more capable than many alternatives.

A Belt 3D Printer Driven By Necessity

The White Knight 3D printer is one of a long line of 3D printers developed by need.

Where Can You Get a Ceramic 3D Print?

We know ceramic 3D printing is around, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find.

NASA Tests Composite Overwrap 3D Printed Rocket Thruster

NASA has successfully tested an unusual rocket thruster made with 3D printing and a composite overwrap.

Dawn Putney: “I Have Learned Firsthand That Small Changes Make A Big Difference”

Dawn Putney is the founding president and lead strategist at Toolbox Creative, a brand design firm for innovative technology companies.

$48M for Fast Radius

Chicago-based Fast Radius has announced a $48 million Series B funding round set to expand its additive manufacturing platform.

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