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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.

Johnson & Johnson’s Wide Range of 3D Printing Initiatives

Mellissa McIntyre and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine J&J’s participation in the 3D printing industry.

The Patent War Between Formlabs and DWS

There’s a silent war being waged between two giants of 3D printing: DWS and Formlabs.

New Desktop 3D Printing Execs Point to Globalization Strategies

Two leaders in the desktop 3D printing space have just appointed new execs with a focus on global expansion.

AdditiveNow Emerges

Aurora Labs and WorleyParsons’ 50/50 joint venture, AdditiveNow, emerges today.

Incredible High Temperatures In The GEWO 3D HTP 260

If you’re seeking a very high-temperature 3D printer, you might want to look at the GEWO 3D HTP 260.

The Mysterious Origin

I’m looking at a 3D printing startup that recently emerged from stealth mode, Origin.

How 3D Printing Can Help the US Robot Industry

Charles Goulding and Ian Brown of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in the robotics industry.

The ATMAT Saturn Large-Format 3D Printer

We’re looking at the Saturn Large-Format 3D Printer today.

Hidden 3D Printing Wisdom Inside A Mammoth Print

i.materialise printed a very large sculpture, and in the process revealed some interesting engineering practices.

Scultpeo’s ISO 9001 Certification Shows What 3D Print Services Must Do

Sculpteo announced they’ve achieved ISO 9001-2015 certification.

Question of the Week: Basic 3D Printer Filament Calculations

This week’s question deals with arithmetic.

Characteristics of Successful Filament Extruders

Over the years there have been several desktop 3D printer filament extruders, and almost all have failed.

Fabbaloo’s 2018 Reader Survey Now Open!

Every year we gather feedback from our readers, and now we’re doing it for 2018.

Hands On with Capture: 3D Scan Anything

We’re giving a new 3D scanning app a quick test today.

The Power of the HP Inc. 3D Printing Ecosystem

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine HP’s 3D printing ecosystem.

Book of the Week: Printing Architecture

This week’s selection is “Printing Architecture: Innovative Recipes for 3D Printing” by Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello.

3D Printing Small Objects With A New Process

A research team has developed an unusual method for 3D printing small scaffold-like structures.

Optomec Acquires Huffman

Additive manufacturing mainstay Optomec has acquired Huffman.

Siemens Execs: “We’re Here to Deliver on the Promise of Additive Manufacturing”

Following a tour of the new additive manufacturing facility at Materials Solutions, a Siemens business, I sat down for a chat with company executives.

Roboze Improves Technicals and Financials

Roboze has been growing significantly in the past year.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Bathtub

This week’s selection is the beautiful 3D printed bathtub by designer Sebastian Hermann.

Blowing Your Leftover Budget On A 3D Printer? Some Things To Consider

At this late date in the year, many organizations have some 3D printing thinking to do.

3D Printed Reconstruction Techniques

A 3D printing technique was used to develop a 3D virtual model.

Soluble Support Material for PEEK?

3DGence announced a high-temperature dissolvable support material.

VSHAPER’s Unusual Medical 3D Printer

VSHAPER has developed a new version of their 500 model specifically for medical 3D prints.

Mcor Sneaks Out The ARKePro

Call us surprised; Mcor Technologies seems to have released a new 3D printer without a lot of fanfare.

To CES, Or Not?

In a few weeks the annual Consumer Electronics Show will take place in Las Vegas.

Choosing The Right, Or Better 3D Printing Tool?

I’m reading a press release from Massivit describing a notable machine sale, and had a thought about choosing 3D printers.

Inside Materials Solutions’ Additive Manufacturing Facility

The additive manufacturing vision at Siemens is for a cross-industry collaborative future.

Reactions to Materialise’s 3D Printing Trends for 2019

Materialise published a series of trends and we have some thoughts.

R&D Credits for 3D Printing in the Welding Industry

Welding is a critical process in the manufacturing and development of many essential fabricated products.

Another Metal 3D Printing Process: Screen Printing

We ran across a metal 3D printing process we had not seen previously: screen printing.

Fine Tuning 3D Printed Superalloys

New research shows how it may be possible to make 3D printed superalloys even stronger.

An Update On Digital Metal

Höganäs’ Digital Metal operation is doing very well.

4 years of Women in 3D Printing

Women in 3D Printing celebrates four years of work promoting, supporting, and inspiring women using additive manufacturing technologies.

Question of the Week: How Do I Get a 3D Model?

This week’s question delves into the mysterious world of 3D scanning and 3D modeling, typically unknown territory for 3D printing newbies.

Many Thoughts on MakerBot’s New Method

MakerBot finally announced a new 3D printer and I have some thoughts.

The Lynxter S600D High-Temperature 3D Printer

A French startup has developed a versatile high-temperature 3D printer.

The Method Behind the Method

Continuing a chat with MakerBot’s CEO and VP of Engineering, we turn to more particulars on the new Method 3D printer.

MakerBot Unveils Its New 3D Printer: Meet the Method

MakerBot has just unveiled the Method, a ‘performance’ 3D printer set to bridge the gap between industrial and desktop 3D printing.

Book of the Week: Rule 34

This week’s selection is “Rule 34” by Charles Stross.

Reducing Pain Doesn’t Have to be a Pain

Assistive devices are typically small aids that make a big difference — and often at a big cost.

Finally: ALL Museum Specimens Being 3D Scanned For Public Use

An enormous, decades-long project is launched to 3D scan virtually all fossils and specimens stored at major museums.

UK Rail Industry Getting a Handle on Obsolescence

As 3D printing continues to come into play for on-demand and spare parts manufacture, a new collaboration targets the UK rail industry.

Quantum Dots and 3D Printing of Semiconductors

Steve Kelly and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss quantum dots and 3D printing.

Design of the Week: Self-Starting Siphon

This week’s selection is the incredible self-starting siphon by Andrea Fontana.

Get a Job in 3D Printing without Being an Engineer

If you’re interested in 3D printing, it is entirely possible to join the industry without being an engineer.

New 3D Printing Application: Data Center Fixtures

I happened to bump into a new 3D printing application during a data center tour, and this could be big.

Authenticity, Traceability, and Supply Chain Integrity

Digital supply chains and digital manufacturing solutions are on the rise — and real success will depend on intellectual property management.

Successful Premiere of the First Fully Integrated SLS System

Sintratec looks back at a successful Formnext 2018.

3D Printing Waste Becomes Sustainable Concrete

Sustainability is a major issue in today’s world, and additive manufacturing may be able to help the concrete industry lower CO2 emissions.

MIT Developing Cellulose-Based 3D Printing Material

Researchers at MIT have been working on a practical method of 3D printing cellulose.

Question of the Week: How Many Resin 3D Printers Exist?

We received an interesting question about resin 3D printers.

Whirlwind Growth in 3D Printing Replacement Home Appliance Parts

Digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing are changing the shape of the supply chain.

ADAPT to Define the Times: A Chat with MIT on the Future of Additive Manufacturing

A new industry-facing consortium is focused on a collaborative approach to invent the future of additive manufacturing.

Formlabs Releases New, Even Hotter 3D Printing Resin

Formlabs surprisingly announced a new formulation of their high-temperature resin.

HVAC Innovations in 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing in HVAC applications.

An Update On Sindoh’s 3D Printing Plans

We spent some time speaking with Sindoh to find out their latest strategy for 3D printing.

3D Printing and the Playful Path to New Ideas

Lumi Industries and Robotfactory remind us that the maker spirit endures in 3D printing even as the technology industrializes.

Sisma’s New Everes 3D Printers

We attended an announcement of two new resin 3D printers from Sisma.

Kay Matin – “The AM Industry Is Exactly Where It Should Be”

Kay Matin has served AlphaSTAR as President and Chief Operating Officer since 1990.

FDM Is Not A Serious Industrial Application?

We received a provocative comment about 3D printing and had to reply.

XponentialWorks and the Collaborative Road to Upgrading Additive Manufacturing

The companies in the XponentialWorks portfolio are looking to enhance performance in generative design and additive manufacturing.

One Comprehensive 3D Printing Safety Solution

We received responses from our provocative post last week, “Does ANYONE Care About 3D Printer Emissions?”

Could This Be The Future Of High-Temperature 3D Printer Nozzles?

I’m reading a scientific paper describing research on new high-entropy, high-hardness metal carbides and wondering how they could be used in 3D printing.