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From TikTok to DJI: Could U.S. Scrutiny Extend to Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturers

From TikTok to DJI: Could U.S. Scrutiny Extend to Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturers

Iā€™m reading reports about the US banning certain Chinese companies, and thought about the implications for 3D printing.

Prusa Research Provides Details on the Much Improved MMU3

Prusa Research Provides Details on the Much Improved MMU3

Prusa Research has published some interesting test results for their new MMU3 material switching accessory.

Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers

Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers

New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.

Introducing Anisoprint 2.0: Pioneering Composite 3D Printing in Asia

Introducing Anisoprint 2.0: Pioneering Composite 3D Printing in Asia

Since strategically moving production to China, and its HQ to Singapore, the company is taking advantage of the Asian landscape to further advance strong, lightweight manufacturing technology.

Mexico’s Trade Triumph: A Catalyst for 3D Printing Evolution

Mexico’s Trade Triumph: A Catalyst for 3D Printing Evolution

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Mexico overtaking China as the top trade partner of the U.S. and how it can spur 3D printing's potential.

Question of the Week: Resurrecting the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer

Question of the Week: Resurrecting the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer

This weekā€™s question is regarding the now unsupported Kodak Portrait desktop 3D printer.

BMF’s UltraThineer Earns FDA Clearance for Cosmetic Veneers

BMF’s UltraThineer Earns FDA Clearance for Cosmetic Veneers

Boston Micro Fabrication has received an important approval for a new material.

Introducing Force Controlled Printing: Real-Time Flow Adjustment for FFF 3D Printers

Introducing Force Controlled Printing: Real-Time Flow Adjustment for FFF 3D Printers

Researchers have developed a framework for continuously tuning flow control on FFF 3D printers.

Book of the Week: Sculpting the Blender Way

Book of the Week: Sculpting the Blender Way

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œSculpting the Blender Wayā€ by Xury Greer.

Is Your Old 3D Printer Obsolete? Increasing Frustration with Outdated Models

Is Your Old 3D Printer Obsolete? Increasing Frustration with Outdated Models

Do you hate your desktop 3D printer? Iā€™m thinking a growing number of operators think exactly that.

Stratasys Rolls Out HighDef Printing Upgrade for SAF 3D Printer Line

Stratasys Rolls Out HighDef Printing Upgrade for SAF 3D Printer Line

Stratasys launched a new 3D printer and at the same time increased the resolution on all their SAF 3D printers.

3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices

3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices

Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called ā€œ3DPFIXā€.

Design of the Week: Solder Scroll

Design of the Week: Solder Scroll

This weekā€™s selection is the Solder Scroll by Printables contributor Victor.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 28, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 28, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

CĆ³mo la impresiĆ³n 3D puede ayudar a impulsar el boom petrolero de AmĆ©rica del Sur

Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe discuten cĆ³mo los paĆ­ses sudamericanos pueden aprovechar la tecnologĆ­a de impresiĆ³n 3D para fortalecer sus posiciones como jugadores emergentes en el mercado global de petrĆ³leo…

How 3D Printing can Help Fuel the South America Oil Boom

How 3D Printing can Help Fuel the South America Oil Boom

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how South American countries can leverage 3D printing technology to bolster their positions as emerging players in the global oil and gas market.

Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology

Rice University Students Develop Affordable Metal 3D Printer Prototype Using Cold-Spray Technology

Students at Rice University have developed an incredibly inexpensive metal 3D printer prototype.

Virginia Tech Researchers Aim to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Sustainability Through 3D Printing

Virginia Tech Researchers Aim to Revolutionize Wind Turbine Sustainability Through 3D Printing

Researchers at Virginia Tech have taken on a big challenge: making wind turbines sustainable.

Researchers Develop System to Detect and Sanitize Steganography in 3D Models

Researchers Develop System to Detect and Sanitize Steganography in 3D Models

Researchers have developed a method of cleaning 3D model files of hidden messages.

UltiMaker Targets Experienced Additive Manufacturers with New Factor 4

UltiMaker Targets Experienced Additive Manufacturers with New Factor 4

Industrial-grade 3D printer focuses on reliability, with automatic material handling and in-process monitoring.

No More Kodak 3D Printing: Smart International Fades Away

No More Kodak 3D Printing: Smart International Fades Away

It seems that another 3D printer manufacturer has faded away into the sunset.

Artec 3D Partners with Handicap International to Enhance Prosthetic Production in Rwanda

Artec 3D Partners with Handicap International to Enhance Prosthetic Production in Rwanda

Artec 3D has been busy in Africa assisting an NGO working with handicapped patients.

Could Your Next Chair Be 3D Printed? Exploring the Viability of 3D Printing in Furniture Production

Holcimā€™s US$30B Spinout Leverages 3D Printing for Infrastructure Growth

Holcimā€™s US$30B Spinout Leverages 3D Printing for Infrastructure Growth

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Holcim's strategic spinoff of its U.S. operations and pioneering efforts in 3D printing.

Growing IP Challenges in 3D Model Repositories Prompt Need for New Solutions

Growing IP Challenges in 3D Model Repositories Prompt Need for New Solutions

Iā€™m seeing a growing issue with 3D model repositories that likely isnā€™t going to go away anytime soon.

From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints

From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints

A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.

Renishaw to Boost 3D Printing Capabilities Through New Partnership with Materialise

Renishaw to Boost 3D Printing Capabilities Through New Partnership with Materialise

Materialise announced a partnership with Renishaw that should benefit Renishaw 3D printer operators.

Hellen Obiri Won the Boston Marathon Wearing 3D Printed On Shoes

Hellen Obiri Won the Boston Marathon Wearing 3D Printed On Shoes

The Cloudboom Strike LS is a prototype running shoe that could soon become commercially available.

Skyward Revolution: 3D Printing Propels eVTOL Innovation

Skyward Revolution: 3D Printing Propels eVTOL Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how companies such as Wisk Aero and Airbus are leveraging 3D printing technology to revolutionize urban air mobility.

New Firmware 6.0.0 Introduces Advanced Features for Prusa’s Latest 3D Printers

New Firmware 6.0.0 Introduces Advanced Features for Prusa’s Latest 3D Printers

Prusa Research has released a major update to its 3D printer firmware, version 6.0.0.

Farsoon’s New SRS Tech Reduces Metal 3D Printing Support Needs

Farsoon’s New SRS Tech Reduces Metal 3D Printing Support Needs

Farsoon introduced an almost unreal method of printing support structures for metal 3D prints.

Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects

Innovative Direct Ink Writing Method Allows Variable Softness in 3D Printed Objects

Researchers have developed a unique approach to direct ink writing that has the ability to vary softness throughout the print.

Book of the Week: The 3D Printing Adventure

Book of the Week: The 3D Printing Adventure

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œThe 3D Printing Adventureā€ by Hargurdeep Singh.

UltiMaker Launches Factor 4: Reliable and Repeatable 3D Printing for Industry

Modix Releases High Capacity Griffin Ultra Extruder for More 3D Printers

Modix Releases High Capacity Griffin Ultra Extruder for More 3D Printers

Modix continues its quest to optimize large-format FFF 3D printing with their new toolhead, the Griffin Ultra.

Stratasys Launches Direct-to-Garment Fabric 3D Printing System

Stratasys Launches Direct-to-Garment Fabric 3D Printing System

Stratasys announced a new ā€œdirect to garmentā€ solution for their fabric 3D printer, the J850.

Design of the Week: V-Spooler

Design of the Week: V-Spooler

This weekā€™s selection is the V-Spooler by MakerWorld contributor Fyrby Additive.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 21, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 21, 2024

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Sovol Launches New SV08 3D Printer: Large Build Volume, High Speed, and Seven-Axis Motion

Sovol Launches New SV08 3D Printer: Large Build Volume, High Speed, and Seven-Axis Motion

Sovol launched what might become a very popular desktop 3D printer model: the SV08.

Rhino3D 8 Revolutionizes 3D Scanning with Innovative Shrinkwrap Function

Rhino3D 8 Revolutionizes 3D Scanning with Innovative Shrinkwrap Function

Robert McNeel & Associates has released a new version of Rhino3D, version 8.

Enhancing Design Reviews: CADChat Combines Communication and 3D Viewing

How to Optimize Shot Peening Parameters to Enhance Fatigue Performance

How to Optimize Shot Peening Parameters to Enhance Fatigue Performance

New research systematically compares effects of different shot peening parameters, including surface roughness, residual stress and strain profiles.

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 3

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 3

Our review of the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 2

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 2

Our hands on review of the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations.

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 1

Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M5S Pro, Part 1

We performed an extensive test on the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic.

Running Towards Innovation: Zellerfeldā€™s 3D Printing Fashion Statement

Running Towards Innovation: Zellerfeldā€™s 3D Printing Fashion Statement

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Zellerfeld's intricate 3D printed designs.

Formlabs Debuts Form 4 Series: 3D Printing with Enhanced Speed and Reduced Costs

Formlabs Debuts Form 4 Series: 3D Printing with Enhanced Speed and Reduced Costs

Formlabs announced their fourth-generation line of 3D printers today, the Form 4 and Form 4B.

CNSA’s Experimental 3D Printed Storage Tank Proves Successful in Lunar Mission

CNSA’s Experimental 3D Printed Storage Tank Proves Successful in Lunar Mission

There was an interesting 3D print development from the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

Researchers Explore the Cost and Benefits of Manufacturing as a Service

Researchers Explore the Cost and Benefits of Manufacturing as a Service

A new paper explores the idea of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).

3D Systems Achieves 510(k) Clearance for PEEK Cranial Implants

3D Systems Achieves 510(k) Clearance for PEEK Cranial Implants

The FDA has approved the 3D printed, patient-specific VSP PEEK Cranial Implant solution.