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The Women Of R&D Tax Savers Discuss Recent Trends In Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

The Women Of R&D Tax Savers Discuss Recent Trends In Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing

The women of R&D Tax Savers see 3D printing technologies and trends in their work almost every day.

Can You Use Generative Design for Internal Fluid Flow?

Can You Use Generative Design for Internal Fluid Flow?

You can optimize internal fluid flow with an integrated generative design application.

Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button

Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button

A collaboration between multiple providers has created a way for shoemakers to quickly produce customized shoe lasts.

The New ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D Printer

The New ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D Printer

ANYCUBIC announced a brand-new desktop 3D printer, the Vyper, and it has an attractive price-performance ratio.

Desktop Health Introduces Same-Day Digital Denture Capabilities

Desktop Health Introduces Same-Day Digital Denture Capabilities

A new CE Mark certification backs up new dental-focused Flexcera 3D printing resins.

The PrintDry Vacuum-Sealed Filament Storage System

The PrintDry Vacuum-Sealed Filament Storage System

PrintDry announced a new filament storage system that’s powered by automated vacuum technology.

E-Waste And Duke University’s Impact On Recyclable Electronics Via 3D Printing

E-Waste And Duke University’s Impact On Recyclable Electronics Via 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider research into 3D printing to impact e-waste.

IDM Lab Releases The PicoFAB 3D Printer

IDM Lab Releases The PicoFAB 3D Printer

IDM Lab finally released the PicoFAB 3D printer.

The Ongoing Blurring Of 3D Print Services

The Ongoing Blurring Of 3D Print Services

A long-term trend has transformed today's 3D print services business into something quite different.

Putting The 3D In Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Putting The 3D In Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing

Anisoprint is developing a very powerful approach for 3D printing continuous carbon fiber.

How 3D Printing Impacts The Maritime Industry

How 3D Printing Impacts The Maritime Industry

3D printing has penetrated a range of sectors and industries to a point where it is being adopted by mainstream organizations in their manufacturing processes. However, one sector that has been…

Question of the Week: Selecting A 3D Printer For Education

Question of the Week: Selecting A 3D Printer For Education

This week’s question is about selecting 3D printers for education.

Apple Announces Object Capture Feature

Apple Announces Object Capture Feature

Apple surprised with the announcement of a new feature that could allow any iOS device to easily capture 3D models.

3D Printing Endangered Species

3D Printing Endangered Species

While addressing animals on the endangered species list is a major undertaking, 3D scanning and 3D printing can preserve these Vanishing Legacies.

The KAV 3D Printed Bike Helmet

The KAV 3D Printed Bike Helmet

Another personalized consumer product has been launched using 3D print technology, the KAV bike helmet.

Clean Air: MakerBot’s New Filtration Accessory

Clean Air: MakerBot’s New Filtration Accessory

MakerBot announced “Clean Air”, a smart filtration accessory for their METHOD X 3D printers.

Book of the Week: Project Management For Dummies

Book of the Week: Project Management For Dummies

This week’s selection is “Project Management For Dummies” by Stanley E. Portny.

This 3D Printed Battery is Biodegradable

This 3D Printed Battery is Biodegradable

Researchers at Empa, a Swiss research institute, have developed a 3D printable battery concept that is entirely biodegradable.

A Look Into ActivArmor’s International Expansion

A Look Into ActivArmor’s International Expansion

I spoke with ActivArmor Canada’s Kyle Stanley to learn more about how Active Armor operates internationally.

North American Rail Merger And 3D Printing

North American Rail Merger And 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider potential 3D printing implications from a major merger in the North American rail industry.

Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device

Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device

Wematter announced the Density Gen II post-processing unit, and it uses an unusual two-step process for cleaning SLS 3D prints.

Design of the Week: Precision Caliper

Design of the Week: Precision Caliper

This week’s selection is the Precision Caliper by designer ALBERTO-TBVA8XC8.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 6, 2021

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: June 6, 2021

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

Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing

Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger take a look at an optimized design made possible via 3D printing.

Xometry To Go Public!

Xometry To Go Public!

It’s IPO news today for Xometry as the on-demand manufacturing company prepares to trade on Nasdaq under “XMTR.”

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part Two

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part Two

On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One

On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.

Stratasys Introduces Mid-Size Biocompatible 3D Printer

Stratasys Introduces Mid-Size Biocompatible 3D Printer

Stratasys announced the J5 MediJet 3D printer, targeted at the healthcare market.

New Method To Increase Color 3D Print Surface Quality

New Method To Increase Color 3D Print Surface Quality

Researchers have developed a way for software to help improve the appearance of full color 3D prints.

GE Aviation Moves from Castings to Metal 3D Printing on Four Parts

GE Aviation Moves from Castings to Metal 3D Printing on Four Parts

Working with GE Additive, GE Aviation has made the switch to 3D printing four parts that were previously produced with castings.

Desktop Metal Qualifies Another Metal For High-Volume Additive Manufacturing

Desktop Metal Qualifies Another Metal For High-Volume Additive Manufacturing

Desktop Metal has announced that 4140 low-alloy steel is now qualified for high-volume use on the Production System platform.

3DQue Officially Announces PolyLock Adhesive 3D Print Surface

3DQue Officially Announces PolyLock Adhesive 3D Print Surface

3DQue announced the availability of a new and advanced adhesion solution for desktop 3D printers: PolyLock.

Women In Science: Historical Antecedents

Women In Science: Historical Antecedents

Charles R. Goulding reflects on “The Secret History of Home Economics” and the history of trailblazing women making an impact in science and technology.

Now Possible: 3D Printing Magnetic Monopoles

Now Possible: 3D Printing Magnetic Monopoles

Researchers at the University of Cardiff have found a way to produce a magnetic monopole-like material using 3D printing.

Shining 3D Pairs 3D Scanner With MSoft

Shining 3D Pairs 3D Scanner With MSoft

Shining 3D announced a new bundle combining hardware with targeted application software.

Planning And Cancellations Both Continue For In-Person 3D Printing Events In 2021

Planning And Cancellations Both Continue For In-Person 3D Printing Events In 2021

It’s nice to think 2021 means a return to in-person events for the 3D printing industry, but such a return isn’t a linear proposal.

CRP Technology Announces Unusual Windform SLS Material

CRP Technology Announces Unusual Windform SLS Material

Windform RS is a new SLS material that will certainly be used in specific 3D printing applications.

3D Printing For Bus Transportation Critical Repair Parts

3D Printing For Bus Transportation Critical Repair Parts

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the spread of 3D printing parts for buses and other public transportation.

Another Reason For 3D Systems’ Service Divestiture

Another Reason For 3D Systems’ Service Divestiture

I’ve been thinking about 3D Systems’ dramatic sale of their on demand parts business, and I believe there is another reason behind the deal.

Katrin Wudy: “Gender Doesn’t Dictate The Amount Of Fun You Can Have”

Katrin Wudy: “Gender Doesn’t Dictate The Amount Of Fun You Can Have”

Prof. Katrin Wudy is an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track W2 to W3) for Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing – School of Engineering and Design at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.

3D Systems Continues Consolidation: Sells Service Business

3D Systems Continues Consolidation: Sells Service Business

3D Systems announced a massive divestiture of their worldwide 3D print service business.

NIST Identifies Method Of Measuring Metal 3D Printing Stress

NIST Identifies Method Of Measuring Metal 3D Printing Stress

The US NIST has developed a technique for measuring mechanical stress in 3D printed metal parts that could change how 3D printing is done.

Arevo’s New 3D Printed Custom E-Scooter

Arevo’s New 3D Printed Custom E-Scooter

Following on from the Superstrata 3D printed carbon fiber bike, the Arevo team has launched an e-Scooter.

Meshlab 2021.05’s Enhancements

Meshlab 2021.05’s Enhancements

The latest version of Meshlab improves several processing features, and it remains one of the essential open source tools for 3D mesh modelers.

Book of the Week: Mastering OpenSCAD

Book of the Week: Mastering OpenSCAD

This week’s selection is “Mastering OpenSCAD” by Jochen Kerdels.

The Jadelabo J1 IDEX 3D Printer

The Jadelabo J1 IDEX 3D Printer

A new IDEX 3D printer has been released on Kickstarter, the J1 from Jadelabo.

The FormUp 350’s Powerful New Features

The FormUp 350’s Powerful New Features

AddUp announced a new metal 3 printer, the FormUp 350, and it includes quite a number of unusual features.

Question of the Week: Self-Made Filament

Question of the Week: Self-Made Filament

This week’s question relates to the idea of making your own 3D printer filament.

Design of the Week: Mini 3D Printed Hammock

Design of the Week: Mini 3D Printed Hammock

This week’s selection is the questionably useful, but totally admirable Mini 3D Printed Hammock by Instructables contributor jayleenli.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 10

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, Episode 10

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