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Book of the Week: Blender 3D By Example

Book of the Week: Blender 3D By Example

This week’s selection is “Blender 3D By Example” by Oscar Baechler and Xury Greer.

Scaling The Quinly to One Million Parts

Scaling The Quinly to One Million Parts

3DQue announced a significant milestone is in sight for their Quinly system: one million 3D prints.

Build Large Metal Parts With Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV 3D Printer

Build Large Metal Parts With Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV 3D Printer

Norsk Titanium’s MERKE IV metal 3D printer is suitable for large part production.

Sir Jony Ive, Electric Vehicles, Ferrari and 3D Printing

Sir Jony Ive, Electric Vehicles, Ferrari and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Ferrari' foray into EVs, their design and how 3D printing could be involved.

Design of the Week: Halloween Spider Tensegrity Ornament

Design of the Week: Halloween Spider Tensegrity Ornament

This week’s selection is the Halloween Spider Tensegrity Ornament by Natalie Cheesmond, a.k.a. 3DPrintBunny.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 24, 2021

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 24, 2021

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

Dallas and 3D Printing for Bikes

Dallas and 3D Printing for Bikes

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibiliites of 3D printing for the bicycle industry.

Polymaker Shifts To Recyclable Cardboard Spools

Polymaker Shifts To Recyclable Cardboard Spools

Polymaker’s latest innovation isn’t in thermoplastic chemistry, but is instead in packaging.

Apple Joins Blender Development Fund

Apple Joins Blender Development Fund

The Blender Foundation announced that Apple has joined their development fund.

MIT Develops Simulation System to Explore New 3D Print Materials

MIT Develops Simulation System to Explore New 3D Print Materials

MIT might have substantially shortened the development cycle for new 3D printer materials.

In-Person at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2021

In-Person at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2021

The four-day manufacturing technology event featured keynote sessions and exhibits ranging from robotics and machine tools to 3D printers.

Roboze To Launch Recycling Program

Roboze To Launch Recycling Program

In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.

Nanoscale Glass 3D Printing Method Developed

Nanoscale Glass 3D Printing Method Developed

Researchers at Rice University have developed a unique approach for 3D printing extremely small and complex structures in glass.

Zortrax Hitches a Ride on WoodSat

Zortrax Hitches a Ride on WoodSat

A 3D printed electrical circuit by Zortrax is set to take off on a unique wooden satellite.

James Dyson’s ‘Invention: A Life’ Book Review

James Dyson’s ‘Invention: A Life’ Book Review

This autobiography is a remarkable book and a must-read for those interested in innovation, design, manufacturing, and business. 

Massivit’s Cast-In-Motion 3D Print Technology

Massivit’s Cast-In-Motion 3D Print Technology

Massivit announced a new process called “Cast In Motion” that simplifies composites tooling

Shapeways Releases “Otto” for Manufacturers

Shapeways Releases “Otto” for Manufacturers

Shapeways released a new software-as-a-service called “Otto” that should make life a lot easier for some manufacturers.

The Lies About Construction 3D Printing Are Being Exposed

The Lies About Construction 3D Printing Are Being Exposed

A new video attempts to expose the “lies” about construction 3D printing.

The Australian Submarine Contract and 3D Printing

The Australian Submarine Contract and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could play a role in a major submarine deal.

Could a Research Breakthrough Lead to Inexpensive Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins?

Could a Research Breakthrough Lead to Inexpensive Non-Toxic 3D Printer Resins?

A new paper identifies a more inexpensive method of producing photoinitiators.

Porsche To Offer 3D Printed Seats

Porsche To Offer 3D Printed Seats

Porsche announced they intend to offer 3D printed seats for certain models beginning in February.

MakerBot Unveils ABS-R and RapidRinse Materials

MakerBot Unveils ABS-R and RapidRinse Materials

MakerBot announced two interesting and complementary materials today that could make 3D printing ABS objects far easier.

Book of the Week: Understanding Color

Book of the Week: Understanding Color

This week’s selection is “Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers” by Linda Holtzschue.

Onsite at MyMiniFactory

Onsite at MyMiniFactory

Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ

CAD Exchanger Adds Inventor Support and More

CAD Exchanger Adds Inventor Support and More

The latest version of CAD Exchanger is now able to handle Autodesk Inventor files.

Ultimaker Announces PVA Removal Station

Ultimaker Announces PVA Removal Station

In an unusual online announcement, Ultimaker revealed an upcoming cleaning station.

Design of the Week: Cat Door

Design of the Week: Cat Door

This week’s selection is the Cat Door by Thingiverse contributor Cody Jeffries.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 17, 2021

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

Telemedicine Drives 3D Printed Medical Devices

Telemedicine Drives 3D Printed Medical Devices

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an example of how 3D printing technology changed telemedicine during the pandemic.

New AM Materials Round Up

New AM Materials Round Up

Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.

More On The Thingiverse Security Breach

More On The Thingiverse Security Breach

I’ve learned more about the Thingiverse security breach we reported on yesterday, and it could be not as bad as initially thought.

3D Printing and Garage Makeovers

3D Printing and Garage Makeovers

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing should become a key feature in residential garage conversions.

Uniformity Labs Successfully Prints a Roll Cage for Solar-Powered Car

Uniformity Labs Successfully Prints a Roll Cage for Solar-Powered Car

Fremont, Calif.-based additive manufacturing company Uniformity Labs has taken solar-powered car racing to the next level with its new AlSi10Mg aluminum alloy powder.

Change Your Passwords: Thingiverse Hacked!

Change Your Passwords: Thingiverse Hacked!

News from haveibeenpwned.com indicates popular 3D model repository has been hacked.

Bone 3D’s Hospifactory Could be a Massive Boost to Stratasys

Bone 3D’s Hospifactory Could be a Massive Boost to Stratasys

An initiative in France has partnered with Stratasys on a potentially massive 3D printing network.

iMakr’s Urban Journey Continues

iMakr’s Urban Journey Continues

iMakr opened an office in Copenhagen, but this is just another step on their unusual 3D print journey.

WASP Introduces a New 3D Print Industrial Application: Clay Modeling

WASP Introduces a New 3D Print Industrial Application: Clay Modeling

WASP has partnered with Honda to develop a new process using 3D printed clay.

Allbirds’ IPO and 3D Printing: For the Birds?

Allbirds’ IPO and 3D Printing: For the Birds?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the value of 3D printing technology for Allbirds, a footwear manufacturer.

The Transparent Culture of VELO3D

The Transparent Culture of VELO3D

A post by VELO3D CEO Benny Buller described the refreshing culture he and his team use at that company.

Researchers Develop Color Bioinks for 3D Printed Artwork

Researchers Develop Color Bioinks for 3D Printed Artwork

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a highly unusual 3D print material.

Divergent’s Purchase of More SLM NXG XII Equipment Indicates an Industry Change

Divergent’s Purchase of More SLM NXG XII Equipment Indicates an Industry Change

SLM Solutions announced a blockbuster sale of their flagship NXG XII 600 to Divergent, and there are implications.

3D Printing: The Solution for Unfinished Goods

3D Printing: The Solution for Unfinished Goods

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the challenging state of affairs in large scale manufacturing.

The Incredible Infinity3D Hybrid Belt 3D Printer

The Incredible Infinity3D Hybrid Belt 3D Printer

I haven’t seen this before: a 3D printer that uses a moving belt — except when it doesn't.

3D Printed Wearable Personalized Sensors Developed

3D Printed Wearable Personalized Sensors Developed

Researchers have found a way to 3D print soft, bio-electronic sensors that directly integrate with the body

Common 3D Printing Issue Finally Diagnosed

Common 3D Printing Issue Finally Diagnosed

In an epic feat of diagnosis, Stefan Hermann has determined what can cause a very common 3D printing issue.

Book of the Week: Digital Modelmaking

Book of the Week: Digital Modelmaking

This week’s selection is “Digital Modelmaking: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering” by Helen Lansdown.

Creality’s New Fully Enclosed CR-200B 3D Printer

Creality’s New Fully Enclosed CR-200B 3D Printer

Creality’s latest 3D printer is the fully enclosed CR-200B desktop 3D printer. 

Which Style of 3D Printer Works Best With Soluble Support Materials? Part 2

Which Style of 3D Printer Works Best With Soluble Support Materials? Part 2

Dr. Andrei Neboian, CEO of Xioneer, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using various soluble support materials on different styles of 3D printers.

Which Style of 3D Printer Works Best With Soluble Support Materials? Part 1

Which Style of 3D Printer Works Best With Soluble Support Materials? Part 1

Dr. Andrei Neboian, CEO of Xioneer, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using various soluble support materials on different styles of 3D printers.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Dress

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Dress

This week’s selection is the 3D printed dress by designer Sophy Wong.