There’s a bit of controversy surrounding US-based filament producer Maker Geeks.
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The Lugo Labs 3D Printers
Lugo Labs is a 3D print brand name by Formers Farm.
MoMA and Machine Art: Then and Now
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss art: modern, machine, 3D printed.
Big Changes At Midwest Composite Technologies
Once in a while a company makes a very strategic move. This is one of them.
Sunata Now GPU Enabled
Atlas 3D’s Sunata tool is now GPU enabled.
3D Printing Metacrystals To Increase Strength
Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield have developed a powerful technique to strengthen metal 3D prints.
Question of the Week: Metal 3D Pen?
This week’s question is one we’ve seen a couple of times and deserves an answer.
NASCAR Experience Driving Advanced Manufacturing Ambitions at KAM
With hybrid technologies and NASCAR roots, KAM is set to race forward in advanced manufacturing.
The 21st Century Cures Act Funds 3D Printing Innovations
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July look into 3D printing as part of the 21st Century Cares Act.
CoLiDo’s Metal 3D Printer Now Available
After a couple of years of development, Hong Kong-based CoLiDo has released their new metal 3D printer.
Developments in Dental 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July discuss 3D printing in the dental industry.
How To 3D Print Electricity
Researchers have developed highly useful new approaches for 3D printing piezoelectric materials.
Should SLS Instead Be PLS?
An interesting thought: is the term “SLS” wrong?
Desktop Metal’s Massive Funding
A $160 million investment brings Desktop Metal’s combined funding to $438 million.
Brenna McCornac: It Is Exciting To See A Manufacturing Field Where Women Get In On The Ground Floor
“It is exciting to see a manufacturing field where women get in on the ground floor and pave the way for the gap of women in STEM to be closed”
A Deeper Look At PULVERMEISTER
After our story last week about a new post processing company, PULVERMEISTER, we learned a great deal more.
Peopoly Introduces Moai 200
Peopoly’s new SLA 3D printer is designed to compete with both resin- and filament-based machines.
Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs
Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.
Jabil Introduces Engineered Materials
Product solutions mainstay Jabil introduces its next step forward in industrializing 3D printing: Engineered Materials.
Book Of The Week: Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators
This week’s selection is “Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators” by Curtis Barr and Daniel Vennerberg.
Using Shape-Memory Polymers In 3D Print Design
Some very interesting research shows how shape-memory polymers could be used in functional 3D printing designs.
A Very Different Kind of Wood Filament
Deep in the forests of British Columbia is a startup company making 3D print materials from wood.
3D Printing and Innovation in the Apparel Industry
Charles Goulding, Tyler Gianchetta, and Andressa Bonafe take a look at 3D printing in innovative apparel.
Admatec’s Ceramic 3D Printers
Admatec produces powerful ceramic (and metal) 3D printers.
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!