
Design of the Week: 1988 Time Capsule Print
This week’s selection is a historic time capsule 3D print by James Harrison from 1988!
This week’s selection is a historic time capsule 3D print by James Harrison from 1988!
Researchers have demonstrated an approach for creating 3D printed magnetic structures with high resolution.
Creality’s new Ender 3 V2 is now available, and it’s a good choice for entry-level 3D printing.
Could aftermarket parts be a niche application for 3D printing? I think it has huge potential.
News from COBOD indicates they are to assist in the production of massive wind turbines by 3D printing large tower bases.
Formnext, the largest 3D printing event worldwide, announced more about how they intend on holding the event this coming November.
SketchUp, the 3D tool many of us began learning 3D concepts from, has moved to a subscription payment model.
Innovative filament producer colorFabb has introduced their very first soluble support material for 3D printing, DPA-100.
A new online service has emerged that hopes to guide 3D printer operators to better printing parameters: 3DOptimizer.
This week’s selection is “Job Shop Lean: An Industrial Engineering Approach to Implementing Lean in High-Mix Low-Volume Production Systems” by Shahrukh A. Irani.
VELO3D has unexpectedly received an investment of US$12M.
INTAMSYS announced a radically new 3D printer, the FLEX 510, which is able to 3D print flexible objects at very high speeds.
News from COBOD indicates the company turned a profit in 2019, meaning there is now a viable construction 3D printer market.
This week’s selection is the TTGO T-Beam Shock Resistant Enclosure by Naomi Wu.
Is it really possible to produce a truly open source 3D printer at scale and be successful in the market?
We spoke with FAME 3D, the new owners of the LulzBot brand of 3D printers, to understand more about the mysterious firm.
Wematter released version 2.0 of their 3D print management software, which includes a number of user interface improvements.
I’m reading the lengthy PhD thesis from Ivanna Baturynska, who has extensively investigated the possibility of using advanced AI techniques to optimize 3D print jobs.
Over the past few months most regions have self-organized informal 3D printed PPE networks, but perhaps it’s time to consider shutting them down.
Metal manufacturing service 3DEO announced they’ve produced 150,000 metal parts using their unique process.
Researchers have developed a highly unusual form of 3D printing that allows printing to take place inside a living body.
ExOne launched a new social media campaign a few weeks ago focusing on the green aspects of 3D printing, but why do they need to do that at all?
I’m seeing another reason companies will increase their adoption of 3D printing, and this time it’s at the top end of a rocket.
I recently had the opportunity to speak with the folks from Plural Additive Manufacturing, an Oregon-based 3D print company.
This week’s selection is “CAD Monkeys, Dinosaur Babies and T-Shaped People: Inside the World of Design Thinking and How It Can Spark Creativity and Innovation” by Warren Berger.
Crowdfunding ventures for 3D printers seem to have transformed significantly in the past few years, and a recent event is the first of many to come.
There might be no stranger name for a 3D print product than the Spaghetti Detective, but it’s not only appropriate, but something that should become popular in 3D printing.
This week’s selection is the Glove Remover by digital advertising agency atoll.
After seeing 3D printer companies make fundamental transformations in their business models, I’m wondering if this is a trend.
I recently spoke with Rich Stump of FATHOM and learned how the manufacturing service industry is consolidating.
A series of disturbing reports have emerged this week from resellers of LulzBot’s 3D printers that could alienate the open source community.
Researchers in the US military have developed a set of tests to determine the strength of 3D printed parts that could aid in future metal 3D printing quality control.
There’s a key barrier that’s holding back 3D printing from much more radical use, but it may be about to break down.
Tethon 3D announced a new product: a ceramic powder suitable for use in SLS 3D printers to add to their extensive portfolio of printable ceramic materials.
3D modeling freelancer site Cad Crowd announced the winners of their COVID-19 Design Contest.
Stratasys announced a workforce reduction due to the impact of COVID-19, laying off a number of permanent staff.
Printlab has introduced a new “student portal” that allows students to work online when learning about 3D printing.
An announcement by Xaar leads to some interesting speculation about Stratasys’ future strategy, which could be a different style of involvement with additive manufacturing.
Game developer Johan Peitz posted a tweet recently with an animation of a project he’s working on called Pico CAD, an 8-bit 3D modeling tool.
This week’s selection is “Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design” by Bjarki Hallgrimsson.
3D print service Sculpteo today released the results of their latest comprehensive annual survey of 3D printing use worldwide, and there’s several important findings.
I’m taking a quick look at Gen3D, a CAD tool for generating complex structures that can then be 3D printed.
Recently I spoke with Xometry’s Aaron Lichtig to find out how the 3D printing manufacturing network is faring during the crisis.
This week’s selection is the 3D printed “d.i.d” Pen Plotter by design studio Ufficio Progetti Perduti.
Bellus3D, a 3D scanning company, has developed a way to provide a customized 3D print to make face masks far more effective.
This week’s question relates to the costing of ceramic 3D printing: what are the options, costs and considerations for 3D printing ceramic jewelry?
Farsoon announced a monstrously huge deal with Falcontech to provide the AM service with no fewer than 50 advanced metal 3D printers.
A startup company has developed services to assist the transition to additive manufacturing technologies by performing a sophisticated analysis of target parts.
One of Formlabs’ clients has been saved from catastrophe during the COVID-19 crisis in a way that demonstrates the incredible power of 3D printing.
Artec 3D released Artec Studio 15, their latest release of 3D scanning management software, and it includes some interesting new reverse engineering features.
A technical notice recently issued by EOS to their clients regarding 3D print metal condensate safety.
A new 3D printed part being used on the International Space Station could open up new worlds of 3D printing applications.
BigRep announced the availability of two new materials for their large-format 3D printers, ABS and ASA, and this could open up many more new applications.
A company is in the midst of building what could be the largest 3D print farm in the world.
I recently learned the MakerBot METHOD series has a very unusual feature for a 3D printer: integrated annealing.
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Finite Element Analysis and Design” by Nam H. Kim, Bhavani V. Sankar, and Ashok V. Kumar.
Evidence has arisen indicating the upcoming PodoPrinter project may make use of a belt-driven 3D printer.
I’m looking at an interesting news report detailing the first products from a new 3D printer manufacturer located in Loveland, Colorado.
This week’s selection is the ‘Tater Hammer by designer Eric Au of Metro’s Q-Branch.
An intriguing piece by The Conversation provokes some thinking into the future regulatory environment that might face bioprinting, a form of 3D printing that is rapidly advancing.
Mimaki has made an interesting investment with Mixed Dimensions that will allow Mixed Dimensions to significantly boost their full color 3D printed collectibles business.
With the cancellation of countless in-person 3D print events, companies have leveraged technology to keep in contact with clients and prospects in unique ways.
Roboze launched their long-awaited distributed additive manufacturing service, composed of a network of experienced Roboze 3D printer operators.
Fabbaloo friend Tuan Tranpham issued a list of 3D printing trends he’s perceived — but are they really true?
I spoke with VELO3D’s Zach Murphree to find out more details on the company’s recent announcement of a tall version of their popular metal 3D printer.
Rocket Crafters has concluded testing of their revolutionary 3D printed hybrid rocket engine.
AM Technologies has been busy developing new 3D print post processing gear during the COVID-19 crisis, including a new powder removal unit.
Nano Dimension announced a very significant breakthrough in the field of 3D printed circuit boards, where they can now incorporate advanced components.
MakerBot announced a new version of their METHOD series that is specifically designed to 3D print strong carbon fiber parts.
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing for the Aerospace Industry” by Francis H. Froes and Rodney Boyer.
I spoke to some folks from Superfeet Worldwide, who described how they use 3D printing technology in their footwear operation.
Shining 3D’s new AutoScan Inspec provides an easy way to automatically inspect 3D printed parts.
This week’s selection is the Coronavirus model by noted 3D artist Joshua Harker.
Wayland Additive has introduced a new form of metal 3D printing they call “NeuBeam” that should be superior to laser or electron beam processes.
Researchers, including some from 3D printer manufacturer Essentium, have developed a unique method of achieving isotropic 3D printing by using an electric plasma.
Photopolymer resin and 3D printer manufacturer Photocentric is undergoing a transformation, as many 3D printer manufacturers are doing these days.
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys released their financials for the first quarter of 2020, and unsurprisingly they took a blow from the COVID-19 crisis.
I recently spoke with the folks from Dyndrite, who intend to replace the very heart of 3D printing: the 3D kernel.
After a lengthy search, 3D Systems announced their new CEO: Jeffrey Graves to replace retiring Vyomesh Joshi after a four year term.
A manufacturing equipment provider has developed their own metal 3D printer.
For years there have been two types of 3D printers: kits and assembled. I no longer think that is the case.
Miele, the high-end German manufacturer of consumer goods, now offers downloadable 3D models for printing, some of which may fit your appliances.
Researchers have developed an unusual metal 3D printing process called SLEDM, which uses LEDs instead of lasers. But could it actually work as defined?
In a move that could have been predicted, the organizers of TCT 3Sixty 2020 have decided to cancel the upcoming 3D printing event.
This week’s selection is the eBook “Advanced Materials” by 3dpbm.
The US may no longer the sole 3D printer operator in space, as China has demonstrated what appears to be a functioning 3D printer on their most recent mission.
Minnesota-based Protolabs plans on firing up a GE Additive Concept Laser X Line 2000R metal 3D printer late this year, and there’s a good reason why they’re doing so.
This week’s selection is the enormous XXL 3D Printed LEGO Go-Kart by Matt Denton.
New research has demonstrated an inexpensive method of reliably producing different color shades during SLS 3D printing, but will it replace dyeing?
A validated COVID-19 utility solution announced by SPEE3D has now been adopted by a government agency.
According to a report on Reuters, industry groups have requested tariff exemptions for a variety of tech tools, including 3D printers.
VELO3D announced the availability of a new alloy of aluminum for use in their Sapphire series of metal 3D printers, and it has some very unique properties.
Recently I had a chance to speak with Doug Krone, the CEO of Dynamism, about the latest crisis developments.
It’s the end of the first quarter of 2020 and financial results are now appearing, showing the first effects of COVID-19 on major 3D printing companies. We look at what the company did.
I’m thinking MakerBot should consider changing their name, as there are now several very good reasons to do so.
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