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A New Set of Anatomical 3D Models
Thereâs a large new set of 3D models focused on anatomy, courtesy of a collaboration between Threeding.com and Artec.
Fabbalooâs New Design Service
This may not be applicable to all readers, but some will find this of great interest.
Design of the Week: Venus Box, With Teeth!
This weekâs selection is the very curious Venus Box, modified to include teeth, by Thingiverse contributor Marcin Jedynak.
Arcamâs Interesting Interim Report
Arcam is a publicly-traded metal 3D printer manufacturer, and now we know a bit more about how well they are doing.
Magnetic 3D Prints Opens Up New Possibilities
Researchers at TU Wien in Austria have developed a method of 3D printing strong magnetic objects in arbitrary shapes using 3D printing.
Guess Which 3D Printing Process Is Still Under Patent?
After our publication of thoughts on compromises when using dissolvable 3D printer filament for support material, a reader pointed out something rather interesting.
van Straatenâs Quest for Color 3D Print Quality: An Update
Remember a few months ago Netherlands-based Eric van Straaten sought funding to acquire a color 3D printer? Thereâs an interesting update to his story.
Corporate Behemoth and U.S. Billionaire Square Off Over Metal 3D Printing
GE shook the world of 3D printing last month when it announced a bid to acquire leading metal 3D printer manufacturers Arcam and SLM Solutions for a combined $1.4 billion.
GE Buys Two 3D Metal Printer Firms, Just Not The Ones We Thought
General Electricâs bid to purchase Germany-based SLM Solutions fell through – but GE evidently had a backup plan.
The CUBICON Single Plus 3D Printer
Iâm checking out the CUBICON Single Plus desktop 3D printer from Korea-based HyVISION.
Demonstration 3D Print Hack Proves Little
Researchers from Ben Gurion University successfully executed a hack on a 3D printing process, but Iâm wondering what to make of it.
The Mysterious Fleximatter Project
Iâm looking at a secretive Israeli company called Fleximatter that seems to be developing an unusual 3D printing technology.
my.SketchUp Browser Test Drive (and hotkey secrets)
Last week we sent out a quick post to spread the word about Sketch Browser beta. This week I had the opportunity to delve a little deeper.
Tradeoffs With Dissolvable 3D Printer Support Materials
There are two major plastics used for dissolvable support structures in desktop 3D printing, but neither is perfect.
The End of the Zeus 3D Printing Ecosystem?
It seems that Zeus Creative Technologies is faced with selling their operation to others interested in continuing forward with their technologies.
Is 3D Printing Necessary for the Luxury Watch Industry? (Answer: Yes)
Iâm reading a story on the recent struggles of the luxury watch industry and wondering how 3D printing could assist.
Sfmototype Challenge â Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh
This article originates from Women In 3D Printing and is part of our effort to support the use of 3D printing technology by women. The article is re-published with permission. SF Moto, a Bay Area local motorcycle store, and You3Dit, a 3D design platform, teamed up to bring the SFmototype Challenge. We talked to Nancy Garcia… Continue reading Sfmototype Challenge â Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh
Several Unique Features of the Zesty Nimble 3D Printer Extruder
A new extruder design has hit Kickstarter: the Zesty Nimble.
Formlabsâ New Engineering Resins Hide a Powerful Secret Weapon
Today Formlabs announced a trio of new âengineeringâ resins for use in their desktop 3D printer, but one of them has a very special property.
Could the 3devo Filament Extruder Be The One That Works?
A new desktop-sized filament extruder was announced by 3devo of Netherlands.
New Functional 3D Printer Material from Avante
Yet another interesting 3D printer filament has been announced by Avante Technology: Injection Molding Grade Filament.
Researchers Develop Unusual 3D Printing Technique
TU Delft researchers have combined two 3D printing techniques together to demonstrate a powerful new process.
Zip Up That Filament!
In a world with increasingly powerful desktop 3D printers, your filament probably deserves a lot more attention.
A Not-So Peachy Update on the Peachy Printer
Thereâs some news from the fellow behind the Peachy Printer project, which intended to deliver the worldâs first sub-$100 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Lily Lamp
This weekâs selection is now-historical Lily Lamp by well-known 3D designer Janne Kyttanen.
Two 3Dwox Updates
The increasing popularity of the amazing 3Dwox desktop 3D printer from Sindoh tells me readers may be interested in two subtle updates about the device.
What Jobs in 3D Printing?
Some believe the boom in 3D printing has led to new jobs, and indeed it has. But what kind of jobs are they? I made a list.
Netfabb Basic: Lost, Then Found!
A while ago we posted a short piece wondering what the heck happened to the very popular Netfabb Basic software. Now, thereâs an answer. A few actually.
Kentstrapper Announces The Verve 3D Printer
Italy-based Kentstrapper announced a powerful new desktop 3D printer, the Verve.
WASP Launches Maker Economy Kit to Save the World The Delta 2040 3D printer from WASP. (Image courtesy of WASP.)
For most businesses, the hype of the 3D printing industry was an opportunity to innovate with new technology and make a few bucks, or vice versa depending on which was prioritized.
Some Details on the GEMform 3D Printer, Right From the Top
Concept Craft is a relatively new Poland-based 3D printing startup thatâs developed the GEMform, a desktop 3D printer.
Tinkerineâs Deepens Educational 3D Printing Offerings
Tinkerine announced two new educational offerings that will help encourage students to take further steps into 3D printing and related disciplines.
I Just Used SketchUp in the Browser, And It’s Awesome
Trimble sent out an email earlier announcing my.SketchUp and, as you can imagine, it looks just like SketchUpâa wide open modeling area, simple interface and east-to-use tools.
Can Small 3D Printer Filament Companies Survive?
Every week I receive multiple notices from small 3D printer filament companies looking for a way to promote their products.
Three More Reasons Industry Isnât Picking Up 3D Printing
A concerned reader has suggested additional reasons why itâs so challenging for industry to adopt 3D print technology.
Markforgedâs new Mark X Composite 3D Printer
The new Mark X from Markforged includes a unique and very necessary feature.
Carrie Motamedi â â3d Printing Is One of Those Technologies You Need to Get Your Hands on and Learn by Doingâ
This article originates from Women In 3D Printing and is part of our effort to support the use of 3D printing technology by women. The article is re-published with permission. Carrie Motamedi is an evangelist for STEAM education and women in technology and business. She has a 15+ years experience in technology marketing and communication. She… Continue reading Carrie Motamedi â â3d Printing Is One of Those Technologies You Need to Get Your Hands on and Learn by Doingâ
EXCLUSIVE: The Man Who 3D Printed On Mars
Zak Wilson spent eight months in a Mars simulator, where he did a great deal of 3D printing.
Type A Machines Partners with Mosaic for Multi-Color 3D Printing
Multi-color – or indeed multi-material – 3D printing just got a little bit easier with a new deal between Type A Machines and Mosaic Manufacturing.
Ultimakerâs New Ultimaker 3 Dual-Extrusion 3D Printer
Today Ultimaker launches a new model in their lineup: the Ultimaker 3 desktop 3D printer.
A Year of Consolidation at Zinter Results in New 3D Printer Range
While I was at the TCT show in Birmingham last week, I got to spend some time speaking with Shane Nelson, who has been leading Zinter (previously Ion Core) since 2014.
Yum! The ColorPod Now 3D Prints Edible Items
Remember the ColorPod? The kit that converts a plastic 3D printer into a powder 3D printer? Now they print edible objects, too.
Another 3D Printer Manufacturer Buys a Ticket on the Pellet Train
Titan Robotics announced plans to incorporate a pellet-fueled extruder on their massive Atlas 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Caesar Pencil Holder
This weekâs selection is the âbrutalâ âCaesar Pencil Holderâ by Thingiverse contributor Kevin âAbrokadabraâ of Buffalo, New York.
Does Airbusâ Stratasys Standard Indicate a Trend in Aerospace 3D Printing?
Stratasys announced that Airbus standardized their ULTEM 9085 material as a material for flight parts. But is there more to this story?
University Students: Enter the Print the Future Competition Today!
A very interesting competition has been announced by a consortium of technology organizations that might result in your design being 3D printed in space!
An Interview with Phil DeSimone and Paul DiLaura of Carbon
Carbon made its UK debut advanced manufacturing show appearance at TCT in Birmingham recently
The Unrealized Potential of Ceramic 3D Printing
There have been a few ceramic 3D printing initiatives, such as that of 3D Systems (acquired from Figulo) and now apparently shut down.
DLP 3D Printing Does Metal with Prodways
Itâs no secret that metal 3D printing is becoming big business.
MakeXâs New M-Jewelry 3D Printer
MakeX successfully launched a high resolution resin-based 3D printer in 2014; now theyâre about to launch a new machine focused on the jewelry industry.
3D Printing Hidden in New HBO Series
Have you watched the new HBO series, âWestworldâ? If you have, the opening sequence features a very unusual 3D printing process.
3D Printer to Cure Baldness? Wut?
What? You can 3D print hair to cure baldness? Can this possibly be real?
Whatâs Up With the Terms of Use for the New MakerBot Print Software?
Just last week, MakerBot announced a new product lineupâhardware and software includedâgeared towards professionals and educators that MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom said was the result of a âcultural shiftâ at the company as they gained further insight into the specific needs of the professional market.
3D Printed Longboard Illustrates the Best and Worst of 3D Printing
A 3D printing experiment demonstrates how both success and tragedy in the industry.
Airwolf 3Dâs New Direct Drive Option
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Airwolf3D announced a new option for their AXIOM and AXIOMe 3D printers: direct drive.
HP is 3D Printing Their Own 3D Printer
It was revealed that HPâs new industrial 3D printer, the Jet Fusion 3D 3200, includes a large number of 3D printed parts itself.
Emily Coker â âIâve Had Way Too Many Moments in a 3d Printing Lab Where Iâm the Only Womanâ
Emily Coker is a multipotentialite who is passionate about empowering herself and others through hands-on learning and making. She used her competencies and skills at TechShop and Maker Media.
Action Required: Get Free Promotion For Your Open Source 3D Project
We announced last month a new program to provide absolutely FREE support for community projects related to 3D. You should apply now!
Phase 2 of NASAâs 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge is Open
NASA has opened up âphase 2â of their 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.
The HelmetHair Project Demonstrates a Key 3D Printing Application
It may seem to be a ridiculous application, but in fact this âHelmetHairâ illustrates a perfect application for 3D printing.
A New British Brand of Stereolithography
The TCT Show in Birmingham UK, which took place last week, saw the global launch of a brand new stereolithography (SL) 3D printing process platform. The NEOS800 machine was being exhibited by RP Support (RPS), the UK company that has developed and is manufacturing the machine in the UK.
Polar3D Gets a Huge Financial Boost
Polar3D, the makers of a very unusual desktop 3D printer, just announced theyâve received USD$2M in investment.
Modix Extends the Independent Extruder Idea
A new UK-based 3D printer startup has developed an even more flexible dual extrusion approach.
Design of the Week: Moving Table
This weekâs selection is the fascinating âMoving Tableâ 3D model by MyMiniFactory contributor Ekaggrat Singh Kalsi.
And Where Did Netfabb Basic Go?
After our story regarding Netfabbâs new release last week, an anonymous reader pointed out that Netfabbâs âBasicâ version appears to be missing.
BigRep Releases Long-Awaited Large-Format Plastic
BigRep has solved a major barrier to large-format 3D printing in a very ingenious way.
Cosine Additive Adds âTandem Modeâ
Large-format 3D printer manufacturer Cosine Additive has developed a powerful new feature that they call âTandemâ printing.
Optomec Introduces Hybrid Metal 3D Printing at Half the Cost
At the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2016, it was clear that 3D printing was no longer a tool for prototyping, but something capable of aiding in the manufacturing processâwhether it be the 3D printing of tooling or end products themselves.
Seven Reasons Why It Takes So Long for Industry to Catch on to 3D Printing
For some reason there are still an astonishing number of businesses that have not yet taken up 3D printing.
A Profound Insight Found in 3D Hubsâ Latest Trend Report
I noticed something very interesting in this monthâs 3D Hubs Trends report, something that tells the story of the last few years of 3D printing.
The Missing Step in Desktop 3D Printing
Folks using desktop 3D printers are missing s step thatâs commonly used in manufacturing: measurement.
This Stunning Full-Sized Nissan Sedan Wireframe Sculpture Was Made Using a 3D Printing Pen
Despite raising nearly $4 million across two Kickstarter campaigns, the 3Doodler 3D printing pen never really took off as a tool for professional designers and architects to hash out 3D sketches quickly (note: they are trying to change this).
Sharebotâs Suite of Professional 3D Printers
Iâve encountered Italy-based Sharebot on many occasions over the past few years, but I noticed something very interesting the last time we met.
The Story Behind That Most Unusual 3D Printing Takeover
After publishing our story âA Most Unusual 3D Printing Corporate Takeoverâ, I was contacted by none other than Braydon Moreno, CEO and co-founder of Robo 3D.
It Will Be A Quiet Holiday Season In 3D Printing
Thereâs something a bit different happening this year in 3D printing: lack of holiday season promotions.
The News From MakerOS
In the past year MakerOS has grown significantly and upgraded their system.
Lyndsey Lewis â â3d Printing Will Be Able to Mature in Places Where Production Infrastructure Is Brokenâ
Lyndsey is the co-founder of Reflow, which converts recyclable plastic into 3D print filaments using open source technology.
Autodesk Releases Upgraded NetFabb
Autodesk released Autodesk Netfabb 2017, which includes numerous improvements.
This Robot Suggests 3D Printing Automation Applications?
Iâm watching a video of a science-fictiony kitchen robot, but wondering how this concept could apply to 3D printing.
The Hidden Pain of Post-Processing 3D Prints
Rize3D has published a report detailing the often forgotten costs associated with 3D printing that occur AFTER the print is complete.
How 3D Printing is Changing Jewelry Design
Technology is a driving force behind the changes in many industries.
3Diligent Reorganizes
3Diligent is a large 3D printing network focused on professional use, but this week theyâve announced a reorganization.
3D Printing Software That Might Pay For Itself
France-based Deltaface has produced 3D print preparation software that could save you some money.
Design of the Week: GalacTops
This weekâs selection is the GalacTops series of air-powered spinning tops by Devon of YouTube channel Make Anything.
3D Print Community: The RMADS Rapid Manufacturing Advice System
This monthâs community support selection is the RMADS project undertaken by researchers at Newcastle University.
Chinaâs Largest SLA 3D Printer Manufacturer Arrives in The West
The largest stereolithography machine manufacturer in China is setting up shop in the USA.
A Review of TCT Show 2016
The TCT Show, this year boasting its 21st edition, continues to go from strength to strength.
Did Apple Already Develop a 3D Printer?
Iâm now thinking Apple might create a 3D printer – but not in the way you suspect.
What Does Facebook Want with a 3D Printing Hardware Company?
Last week the worldâs largest social media company bought a small startup with a unique offering: 3D-printed, modular electronics.
A Most Unusual 3D Printing Corporate Takeover
Earlier this month all shares of 3D printer manufacturer Robo 3D was completely bought by an Australian mining company?
Multi-Nozzle Desktop 3D Printers Just Died
Iâve never been a big fan of dual (or more) nozzle 3D printers because of the problems inherent in the design, but now, perhaps, that style may be heading out with a development from Prusa Research.
CEL-Roboxâs Unique Solution to The Retraction Problem: The Needle Valve
Cel-Roboxâs desktop 3D printer has a feature I hadnât noticed previously: needle valves.
Watching Manufactured Plastic Objects Melt Up-Close is Strangely Fascinating
While Gallagher might have pioneered the act of destroying things for the amusement of a late night TV audience, YouTube has certainly helped reinvent it.
Fabbalooâs Buying Guide Expands
Weâve added a new section to our interactive Buying Guides: Events.