3D Printing Blog

This week’s selection is “Life Would Be Boring Without 3D Printing” by Kathleen McDaniel.

Want to 3D print feathers that actually look, feel and act life feathers? Read on!

New research has uncovered ways to optimally use 5-axis 3D printing.

I spoke with The Virtual Foundry to find out more about their unusual metal 3D printing approach.

Charles Goulding Jr. considers the place of 3D printing in the growing cannabis industry.

This week’s selection is the Chirping Bird Whistle by Adam Stager.

I’m reading an interesting analysis of how educators could save cash by 3D printing their own learning aids.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine 3D printing coming into play to aid in advanced shoulder surgery procedures.

The Yacht Creality becomes the first yacht to be named after a 3D printer brand.

Desktop Metal is officially a publicly traded pure-play 3D printing company listed on the NYSE.

Research may have identified a new class of 3D printable metals that can overcome current limitations.

Zmorph announced a new device, the Zmorph Fab.

Charles R. Goulding, Taylor Goulding, and Preeti Sulibhavi appreciate symbolism and technology in animal-themed 3D printed jewelry.

How much would you sell your arm for? For SoftBank Group, the answer is $40 billion.

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine how 3D printing is stepping up to create better results in ankle surgery.

UNIZ announced a new consumer-level 3D printer, the IBEE.

3Diligent Portal launches today, connecting manufacturers with those who need their services.

German chemical giant Evonik acquired a piece of UnionTech.

If you’ve never watched a Studio Ghibli movie before, stop what you are doing and watch one now.

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how 3D printing helped PepsiCo design new bottles with a lot to like.

We Boost AM has published a comprehensive database of official standards related to additive manufacturing.

In the latest $100 million 3D printing deal, Stratasys is acquiring Origin.

Construction 3D printing company Branch Technology has raised $11 million.

As the second founder generation, Marie Langer took over as CEO of EOS in October 2019 and is responsible for the strategic direction of EOS and its subsidiaries.

Sinterit announced a new powder handling station (PHS) to accompany their popular desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa PRO.

The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at Boston University became the first dental school in the U.S.A. to install and implement a Carbon M series 3D printer.

When it comes to racing, most of the focus is on speed — but work with SLS 3D printing is also helping critical braking components keep their cool for a winning…

The new nFRONTIER Innovation Studio could open the door for many new projects using 3D printing

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley light up with sustainably-made 3D printed lamps.

This week’s selection is “The Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction” by Robert C. Allen.

I’m reading one of MakerBot’s recent case studies, and had a thought about how the company has changed.

Desktop Metal has introduced a pure copper material to be 3D printed on their Studio System.

I’m reading a piece on Shapeways’ blog entitled “Will Additive Manufacturing Replace Conventional Manufacturing?” and have some thoughts.

Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.

This week’s selection is a 3D Printed Guitar That Lights Up by Joshua Henderson.

This week’s question relates to how one would 3D print a large outdoor sculpture.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi find 3D printing to be along for the ride in recent movements.

PrintSyst announced they’ve successfully integrated their AI engine into DNA.AM’s manufacturing execution system.

What is the most important 3D printer specification? I think it’s trust.

3D printed medical models are becoming ever more realistic, as Stratasys shows with its new biomechanically realistic bone capability.

Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at upcoming US policy focus on climate change and how 3D printing plays a role.

Many businesses in the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, media and entertainment industries rely on Autodesk’s array of software and services to help deliver innovative solutions.

I had a discussion with the techs at 3DQue and discovered they have found a way to 3D print many different engineering materials at very low cost.

I’ve been doing some thinking about automation lately and realized there are several things that should be covered by 3D print automation solutions.

The latest LulzBot machine is the TAZ Pro S, and it sports a 1.75mm tool head, unlike the rest of the company’s lineup.

Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might play into Amazon's use of drone-delivered prescriptions.

With 4K screens the norm nowadays, you would think there are many an option for portable 4K displays.

This week’s question is about 3D printed candles.

Sometimes “field testing” is very literal, as Argonne National Laboratory’s recent work with a 3D printed weather station highlights.

In a perhaps not-so-surprising announcement, GoProto has acquired 3D Systems’ Australian on-demand 3D print services.