3D Printing Blog

A recent story suggests anyone can make huge money with their 3D printer. It’s not that simple.

Stratasys announced a very interesting partnership with Novineer.

New research proposes wireless, embedded sensing for 3D printed metal parts using magnetoelastic and thermomagnetic inclusions.

Charles R. Goulding advocates that setting up international business operations at the early stages of a company’s growth can greatly impact its success in the future.

A new review examines how magnesium containing materials and additive processes could turn patient specific, resorbable bone repairs into reality.

I’m reading a Korean business news story on 3D printing in that country.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi make the case that, as Gaza faces the dual task of reconstructing shattered infrastructure and restoring lives, 3D printing offers a disruptive, scalable bridge to…

Researchers report a machine learning approach to predict LPBF defects from up-skin and down-skin angles, suggesting there might be angle-aware process control for metal AM.

The Open Community License announced by Prusa Research last week has inspired an even simpler alternative, the Simplified Open Community License.

MX3D has made an interesting move by setting up a subsidiary.

The new US National Defense Authorization Act includes quite a few statements on additive manufacturing, some of which will affect product sales.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on Caracol’s move to acquire Weber and its implications for the future of large-scale 3D printing.

A new study codifies process rules that make shotcrete 3D printing more reliable and more ambitious.

Surprise! There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, but this one uses SLS, not FFF.

Creality seems to be patenting a great deal of intellectual property.

Creality quietly announced something called “Spark X” last week.

This week’s selection is a gigantic 3DCP print by Urbacon Trading & Contracting.

Researchers propose 3D printed steel reinforcement to discreetly strengthen vulnerable unreinforced masonry.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how, with faster GTF repairs and India’s rising role, Pratt Whitney is proving that 3D printing now drives engine design, not just prototypes.

Prusa Research seems to be taking a step away from traditional open source principles.

Looking for a free advanced CAD 3D modeling tool? Solid Edge offers a free version.

I’m trying a new online tool for 3D Printing, 3Dsynth.

A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.

Will food 3D printing ever work?

Bambu Lab anmnounced a new grant program for makers that could provide huge amounts of money for unusual projects.

Nexa3D has been awarded a patent!

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how GE Appliances’ sweeping new supply chain investments and growing use of 3D printing are reshaping U.S. manufacturing from the ground up.

A new study explores laser-heated rapid 3D printing of carbon fiber machine parts to lift speed and strength.

Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.

I’m reading about an interesting angle to make use of 3D printing for small-scale manufacturing.

There has long been the idea that 3D printing will “bring back manufacturing”, but is that ever going to happen?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how automation and 3D printing are reshaping the commercial laundry industry and the companies driving that shift.

Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.

Does print speed really matter anymore?

printpal announced they’ve hit a significant milestone.

An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explain how Tinicum’s buyout of TriMas Aerospace signals a push toward smarter, more agile manufacturing where additive tech becomes a quiet force multiplier.

A new materials study shows how build orientation shifts surface roughness across four popular polymer AM processes.

There’s a new tool for printing very large objects: 3D Splitter.

I’m trying out a new online tool to produce outlines for designing custom 3D printed holders.

Multiple recent announcements confirm the reality of 3D print technology in manufacturing.

This week’s selection is the massive Horus Lupercal by Reddit contributor HammerDoris40k.

Researchers used atmospheric plasma to tune recycled composite filaments for FFF.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover the quantum leap between quantum science and 3D printing, which is expanding at the University of Chicago.

BIQU has introduced a new product that really should have been invented a long time ago.

A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.

ArcGIS users are now able to easily download printable 3D models of cities, including buildings.

UltiMaker has officially retired Cloud Print.