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Azul 3D’s First 3D Printer: LAKE

Azul 3D’s First 3D Printer: LAKE

Azul 3D announced their first commercially available 3D printer, the LAKE.

DyeMansion’s VaporFuse Process Breaks the Food Barrier

DyeMansion’s VaporFuse Process Breaks the Food Barrier

DyeMansion announced a new food safe capability for their VaporFuse process, and several corporate advancements.

Stratasys’ New Materials and an MES Response

Stratasys’ New Materials and an MES Response

Stratasys made a bundle of announcements this week, mostly regarding materials, but also a very key partnership.

Book of the Week: Tinkercard for Dummies

Book of the Week: Tinkercard for Dummies

This week’s selection is “Tinkercard for Dummies” by Shaun C. Bryant.

Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission

Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission

Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.

BMF’s microArch S230 3D Printer

BMF’s microArch S230 3D Printer

BMF announced a new microArch 3D printer, the S230.

Essentium Announces PEKK High Temperature Material

Essentium Announces PEKK High Temperature Material

Essentium announced the availability of a new high temperature material for their equipment, PEKK.

Design of the Week: Electroplated Thor Hammer

Design of the Week: Electroplated Thor Hammer

This week’s selection is the electroplated Thor Hammer by engineer Ian Chamas.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 12, 2021

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

The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place

The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.

Inside the NILS 480 SLS 3D Printer

Inside the NILS 480 SLS 3D Printer

Sinterit has revealed more details about their upcoming NILS 480 SLS 3D printer, which could shake up the SLS market.

Where There’s Data, There Could Be 3D Prints

Where There’s Data, There Could Be 3D Prints

A new scientific 3D print application demonstrates the value of data in 3D printing.

More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You

More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You

Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.

New Partnership Between Humabiologics and Allegro 3D Will Accelerate Bioprinting Innovation

New Partnership Between Humabiologics and Allegro 3D Will Accelerate Bioprinting Innovation

Humabiologics’ human-derived bioinks are now available for use on Allegro 3D bioprinters.

3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions

3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions

3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.

MX3D 3D Prints Prototype Lunar Habitat Floor

MX3D 3D Prints Prototype Lunar Habitat Floor

MX3D has 3D printed a prototype metal lunar habitat floor for ESA.

3D Printing At The The 2021 Ceramics Expo

3D Printing At The The 2021 Ceramics Expo

The Ceramics Expo returned for 2021, and we were on-site in Cleveland for a look at 3D printing at the in-person event.

Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing

Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.

Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?

BCN3D Makes First Acquisition

BCN3D Makes First Acquisition

BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.

What Does A Return To In-Person Industry Events Look Like?

What Does A Return To In-Person Industry Events Look Like?

In-person industry events are moving from pandemic wish list item to real-world happenings — but what does that look like in practice?

3D Printing Plumbing Parts and Components

3D Printing Plumbing Parts and Components

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities when using 3D printing for plumbing applications.

Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Costs & Acceptance

Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Costs & Acceptance

Additive manufacturing (AM) is relatively young as both a technology and as an industry.

Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Materials & Processes

Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Materials & Processes

Additive manufacturing is relatively young as both technology and industry, growing rapidly to overcome hurdles to adoption.

XJET’s New Smart SMART Station

XJET’s New Smart SMART Station

XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.

Book of the Week: The Non-Designer’s Design Book

Book of the Week: The Non-Designer’s Design Book

This week’s selection is “The Non-Designer's Design Book” by Robin Williams.

The Standard Evolution of 3D Printing Companies, Courtesy of Sinterit

The Standard Evolution of 3D Printing Companies, Courtesy of Sinterit

A new 3D printer announcement this week demonstrates once again how similar the paths many 3D printer manufacturers take.

The Stratasys Navy Deal Is Bigger Than It Appears

The Stratasys Navy Deal Is Bigger Than It Appears

Stratasys announced a massive US$20M contract to deliver 3D printers to the US Navy.

Advancements of 3D Printing in the Dental Industry

Advancements of 3D Printing in the Dental Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss recent 3D printing advancements in the dental industry.

Design of the Week: 3D Puzzle V2.0

Design of the Week: 3D Puzzle V2.0

This week’s selection is the 3D Puzzle V2.0 by woodworker Ray Whitby.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 5, 2021

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 5, 2021

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

Swimply is Making a Splash and 3D Printing Can Dive In On This Trend

The Wemake Automatic Ejection system For 3D Printers

The Wemake Automatic Ejection system For 3D Printers

I’ve come across another method for automating 3D printing: the Automatic Ejection System by Wemake.

The MakerPi P3 PRO 3D Printer is Coming

The MakerPi P3 PRO 3D Printer is Coming

There’s a new and interesting desktop 3D printer in the MakerPi family.

Photocentric Launches New Desktop 3D Printer, the LC Opus

Photocentric Launches New Desktop 3D Printer, the LC Opus

Photocentric has launched a new desktop resin 3D printer, the LC Opus.

3D Systems Sells Medical Simulation Business to Surgical Science

3D Systems Sells Medical Simulation Business to Surgical Science

3D printing solutions developer 3D Systems recently announced that it will be selling its medical simulation business Simbionix.

AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon

AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon

AON3D announced a major new investment and a partnership on a lunar project.

What Is The Largest 3D Printed Structure In North America?

What Is The Largest 3D Printed Structure In North America?

How large is the biggest 3D printed structure in North America?

STPL3D Launches New Line of Industrial SLA 3D Printers

STPL3D Launches New Line of Industrial SLA 3D Printers

STPL3D announced a series of industrial SLA 3D printers they call “Indomake”.

Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing

Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing

On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration warned companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong. 

Seven 3D Printer Features That Should Be Standard

Seven 3D Printer Features That Should Be Standard

Desktop 3D printers have evolved significantly in the 10+ years they’ve been on the market, but there are many more features they need to include.

Overcoming The 3D Printed Metal Reflection Barrier

Overcoming The 3D Printed Metal Reflection Barrier

3D printing of certain reflective metals is a difficult challenge for some processes.

Raise3D Announces Pro3 3D Printer Series

Raise3D Announces Pro3 3D Printer Series

Raise3D announced a new line of professional 3D printers, the Pro3 series.

Goodyear, Michelin and 3D Printed Technology

Goodyear, Michelin and 3D Printed Technology

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort examine the development of puncture-proof 3D printed vehicle tires.

The Tupel 3D Scanner Will Break Financial Barriers

The Tupel 3D Scanner Will Break Financial Barriers

A new tabletop 3D scanner is about to provide outstanding scanning performance at a very low price.

An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs

An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs

A report details a new, accessible method of detecting VOCs in the nearby atmosphere, which could be quite useful in many 3D printing situations.

Just Some 3D Printed Wagyu Beef

Just Some 3D Printed Wagyu Beef

Scientists have developed a method of 3D printing highly-desirable Wagyu beef.

Book of the Week: Programming with OpenSCAD

Book of the Week: Programming with OpenSCAD

This week’s selection is “Programming with OpenSCAD: A Beginner's Guide to Coding 3D-Printable Objects” by Justin Good and Marius Kintel.

What is “Tough PLA” and Why Do You Need It?

What is “Tough PLA” and Why Do You Need It?

There are now many sources of “tough PLA”, but what is this mysterious material and why is it gaining popularity?

The Flashforge Adventurer 4 3D Printer: Many Features at a Low Price

The Flashforge Adventurer 4 3D Printer: Many Features at a Low Price

Flashforge announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Adventurer 4.