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Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future

Turning the Tide: How Desalination and 3D Printing Are Transforming Europe’s Water Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece are combating severe water scarcity through cutting-edge desalination and 3D printing technologies.

Stratasys Launches TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station for Precision 3D Printing on Fabrics

Stratasys Launches TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station for Precision 3D Printing on Fabrics

Stratasys announced the “TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station”, and it’s quite interesting.

Frontier Bio’s New Bioprinting Technology Creates Functional Human Lung Tissue

Frontier Bio’s New Bioprinting Technology Creates Functional Human Lung Tissue

Frontier Bio announced a key breakthrough in bioprinting: they’ve successfully 3D printed human lung tissue.

Iron Dome’s Secret Weapon: 3D Printing Powers Rafael’s Defense Arsenal

Iron Dome’s Secret Weapon: 3D Printing Powers Rafael’s Defense Arsenal

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Rafael is leveraging 3D printing technology to accelerate production, streamline repairs, and maintain its edge in the global defense industry.

The Case for Learning CAD Before Purchasing Your First 3D Printer

The Case for Learning CAD Before Purchasing Your First 3D Printer

What should you do first? Buy a desktop 3D printer or learn a CAD tool?

Cocoa Press Unveils New High-Speed Chocolate 3D Printer with Klipper Firmware

Cocoa Press Unveils New High-Speed Chocolate 3D Printer with Klipper Firmware

Philadelphia-based Cocoa Press announced a new chocolate 3D printer, the Cocoa Press 2.0.

3D Model on Printables Contest Faces Criticism for Misleading Cover Image

3D Model on Printables Contest Faces Criticism for Misleading Cover Image

I came across what appears to be a misrepresented design on Printables.

Design of the Week: Counter Bin 2.0

Design of the Week: Counter Bin 2.0

This week’s selection is the Counter Bin 2.0 by Printables contributor FlaminSpike.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 29, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 29, 2024

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

From Missiles to Mars: How 3D Printing is Transforming Aerospace

From Missiles to Mars: How 3D Printing is Transforming Aerospace

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Ursa Major's innovative use of 3D printing is reshaping the defense industry, with implications for rocket motor production and beyond.

Behind the Scenes at FAME 3D: Innovations in LulzBot 3D Printer Production

Behind the Scenes at FAME 3D: Innovations in LulzBot 3D Printer Production

Fabbaloo went on a road trip and paid a visit to FAME 3D, the manufacturers of LulzBot 3D printers.

Inside 3D-Fuel’s Revival: Tough PLA, PCTG, and New Manufacturing Efficiencies

3MF Consortium Expands 3D Printing Standards with Volumetric Extension

3MF Consortium Expands 3D Printing Standards with Volumetric Extension

The 3MF Consortium announced a new release of their specifications that introduces some interesting new features.

Rapid Fusion Aims to Expand UK Additive Manufacturing with New Large-Format 3D printer

Rapid Fusion Aims to Expand UK Additive Manufacturing with New Large-Format 3D printer

Based on a custom control system and Kuka robotic arm, Apollo system retails for £250,000.

JuggerBot3D’s Groundbreaking Large-Format Hybrid 3D Printing Project

JuggerBot3D’s Groundbreaking Large-Format Hybrid 3D Printing Project

JuggerBot3D announced partners for a very intriguing project with the USAF.

Hands On With Sunlu’s Post Processing Station, Part 2

Hands On With Sunlu’s Post Processing Station, Part 2

Our review of Sunlu’s post processing systems and resin concludes with operations and final thoughts.

Hands On With Sunlu’s Post Processing Station, Part 1

Hands On With Sunlu’s Post Processing Station, Part 1

We’re examining SUNLU’s resins and post processing equipment, beginning with assembly.

From Plumbing Powerhouse to HVAC Leader: Ferguson’s Strategic Evolution

From Plumbing Powerhouse to HVAC Leader: Ferguson’s Strategic Evolution

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi illustrate how Ferguson is rapidly expanding beyond its plumbing roots, leveraging strategic acquisitions and cutting-edge 3D printing technology to revolutionize the North American HVAC market.

3DCP Material by Zevnik Lab Unlocks Complex Geometries in Concrete Printing

Markforged Acquired by Nano Dimension in $115M Deal

Markforged Acquired by Nano Dimension in $115M Deal

Well, if it isn’t yet another 3D printer company acquisition: Markforged has been acquired by Nano Dimension.

Maximizing Efficiency in Industrial 3D Printing with Predictive Maintenance

Maximizing Efficiency in Industrial 3D Printing with Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance uses smart technology to prevent costly machine failures and minimize downtime in industrial 3D printing operations.

Merrymeeting Shellfish Company 3D Prints Oyster Pods

Merrymeeting Shellfish Company 3D Prints Oyster Pods

Leveraging technology from the University of Maine to boost shellfish production.

Charging Ahead: Royal Enfield’s Bold Entry into the Electric Motorcycle Market

Charging Ahead: Royal Enfield’s Bold Entry into the Electric Motorcycle Market

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride through Royal Enfield's strategic entry into the electric motorcycle market, exploring how the iconic brand is poised to electrify the mid-range segment.

Epic Games Phases Out SketchFab in 2025, Launches Unified Fab Marketplace

Markforged Loses Patent Case to Continuous Composites: $25M Settlement Agreed

Markforged Loses Patent Case to Continuous Composites: $25M Settlement Agreed

Bad news for Markforged: They’ve lost their patent lawsuit with Continuous Composites.

VeroTouch: A New Model for 3D Construction Printing

Striking Out? How Boeing’s Suppliers Are Navigating the Industry Shake-Up

Striking Out? How Boeing’s Suppliers Are Navigating the Industry Shake-Up

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how Boeing’s suppliers, facing industry disruptions and potential strikes, are turning to submarines, defense, HVAC, and 3D printing to diversify and reduce dependency on…

Crystal Maker: A Custom 3D Model Generator for Creating Stunning Crystal Structures

MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction

MIT Researchers Explore 3D Printed Glass as a Sustainable Alternative to Concrete in Construction

MIT researchers have developed a method to use sustainable glass as a structural building material.

US Imposes New Export Controls on Advanced Metal 3D Printing Technologies for National Security

US Imposes New Export Controls on Advanced Metal 3D Printing Technologies for National Security

US authorities have introduced immediate controls on the export of a number of advanced technologies, including certain additive manufacturing processes.

Design of the Week: Pillars of Creation

Design of the Week: Pillars of Creation

This week’s selection is the Pillars of Creation by the Space Telescope Science Institute.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 22, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 22, 2024

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

The Oculus Innovator’s New Frontier: Palmer Luckey’s Anduril and the Future of Defense

The Oculus Innovator’s New Frontier: Palmer Luckey’s Anduril and the Future of Defense

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dive into the revolutionary use of 3D printing at Anduril Industries, the latest venture of Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey.

Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab Introduces Stricter Print Profile Guidelines for MakerWorld Contributors

Bambu Lab has introduced some rather interesting requirements for print profile contributions to MakerWorld.

Soldier Creates Functional Part with No Prior Experience Using SPEE3D’s Metal 3D Printer

Lotus and Carbon Collaborate on 3D Printed Headrest for the Experimental Theory 1 Supercar

Lotus and Carbon Collaborate on 3D Printed Headrest for the Experimental Theory 1 Supercar

Carbon worked with Lotus to create a unique 3D printed headrest on their new supercar, the Theory 1.

Walmart Expansion Involves One of the Largest 3D printed Concrete Structures in the US

Walmart Expansion Involves One of the Largest 3D printed Concrete Structures in the US

Alquist 3D uses concrete printing to produce 8,000sqft addition to Athens, TN store.

Prusa Research Releases Firmware Updates for 7-Year-Old 3D Printers

Prusa Research Releases Firmware Updates for 7-Year-Old 3D Printers

Prusa Research made a seemingly innocent announcement of a firmware upgrade, but there’s a lot more to the story.

Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions

Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions

Huge news from Mosaic Manufacturing: they’ve raised a massive CAD$28M (US$20M) from investors.

Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material

Bambu Lab and E3D Introduce DiamondBack Hot End and High-Performance PPA-CF Material

News from E3D and Bambu Lab: they’ve collaborated on a new high performance hot end, the E3D x DiamondBack, and there’s a new material to print with it.

Inside Bosch’s Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge

Inside Bosch’s Bold HVAC Expansion: 3D Printing Leads the Charge

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look into Bosch's acquisition of Johnson Controls' HVAC business and how it not only strengthens its market position but also sets the stage for revolutionary…

Creality Delays K2 3D Printer Shipments

Creality Delays K2 3D Printer Shipments

Creality is delaying the deliveries of their latest flagship 3D printer, the K2.

Altron 3D Printer by Divide By Zero: India’s First Fully Automatic FFF Device

nTop Partners with NVIDIA to Integrate GPU-Powered Design in Additive Manufacturing

Design Studios Create 3D Printing Biiocomposite Made From Lobster Shells

Design Studios Create 3D Printing Biiocomposite Made From Lobster Shells

Lobster shells are the latest biomaterial made into 3D printing consumables.

Redefining Innovation: How 3D Printing is Shaping Singapore’s Future

Redefining Innovation: How 3D Printing is Shaping Singapore’s Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Singapore is spearheading the global 3D printing revolution, with groundbreaking innovations spanning from culinary creations to biomedical discoveries.

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Non-Planar 3D Print Ironing May Soon Be Available In All Slicers

Researchers have identified an effective way to “iron” non-planar surfaces when 3D printing.

SpaceX Secures Velo3D Technology Rights: A Strategic Lifeline or Temporary Solution?

Stratasys Announces Huge $50M Stock Buy-back Plan

Stratasys Announces Huge $50M Stock Buy-back Plan

Stratasys announced a curious program to repurchase their own shares.