
Smart International Joins The High-Temperature Club
Smart International announced a high-temperature 3D printing option: the Macro HT.
Smart International announced a high-temperature 3D printing option: the Macro HT.
Many 3D print companies service the aerospace industry, but it appears that Essentium is doing things in quite a different way.
In an interesting short video, 3D print service Qualified3D demonstrates a method for producing mass customized objects.
Siemens recently announced its new SINUMERIK CNC control system. While Siemens has long been a hallmark of CNC controllers, this new system takes its cue from other parts of the company’s repertoire.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing could make an even bigger splash during the second wave of COVID-19.
There could be some profound implications coming for additive manufacturing, after a review of the newly announced HP Universal Build Manager, which is powered by Dyndrite.
The world is about to see a deluge of belt 3D printers but can they be economically used for low-volume manufacturing?
I’m reading a post by Markus Seibold about serial production using additive manufacturing and there is a great deal of wisdom in his thoughts.
3D print startup company 3DQue is offering a “looping kit” to allow for continuous 3D printing on common desktop 3D printers.
I had a chat with the friendly folks at MakerOS to learn about their new “V2” software.
Boom Supersonic’s new XB-1 prototype aircraft turns out to be using plenty of 3D printed parts.
Alloyed announced the results of a project they’ve undertaken with Honeywell Aviation to assess a new high-temperature metal powder for aerospace applications.
GE Aviation has received official certification from the US FAA for its massive GE9X jet engine.
UK-based RPS announced a new series of industrial 3D printers, the Neo 450 line.
At long last, PodoPrinter has released full details on their now-named device, the SOLE 3D production printer.
Essentium announced a new solution for filament storage, the Essentium DryBox.
This week’s selection is “Made in the USA: The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing ” by Vaclav Smil.
3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.
An interesting talk at the third episode of the ongoing 3DEXPERIENCE: A Virtual Journey revealed some hints about what may happen in additive manufacturing’s future.
This week Smart3D International announced an interesting new industrial 3D printer, the Macro. But it turns out the software for this system is even more interesting.
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing” by The Open University.
Smart3D International has announced a new 3D printer, the Macro, and it’s intended for use in manufacturing.
Anyone who has spent any amount of time baking/cooking/experimenting will know the tedium of measuring ingredients but outside of pre-measured packets what could make it easier?
Nexa3D made multiple announcements this week, each strengthening their position in the market.
Additive Industries announced a partnership with Sigma Labs to allow use of PrintRite3D on their equipment.
Innovapptive Inc., a Houston-based digital transformation provider, strives to connect machines, methods and workflows seamlessly with industrial managers, supervisors and workers.
Researchers have developed what appears to be a far more accessible method of developing highly complex 3D models for 3D printing.
Ultimaker reported significant growth in the first half of 2020, a rare reveal of the private company’s financial state.
Fictiv announced a comprehensive set of transparency features that should fit well into the current state of the world.
Having a fast manufacturing process has many benefits to a business ranging from cost-effectiveness, innovation to increased customer satisfaction.
Magigoo seems to have expanded a great deal since we last took a look at them, and a new partnership shows where they are headed.
BMW has opened for operations a new additive manufacturing plant, but this is likely only the beginning.
FATHOM has acquired GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, expanding with more DMLS 3D printing capabilities.
SLM Solutions announced their revenue grew an astonishing 90% in the first half of the year. How did they accomplish this during a pandemic?
XYZprinting’s MfgPro230 xS SLS 3D printer is enabling a company to provide an unusual digital inventory service.
With the recent spotlight on 3D printing as a result of the pandemic’s bump on supply chains, I listed some ways the technology can help manufacturers.
Formlabs announced a new product offering they call “Factory Solutions”.
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider delve into the use of 3D printing to produce components for generators.
Stratasys issued an interesting press release where they describe their activities inside of GM.
This week’s selection is “Faster, Better, Cheaper in the History of Manufacturing: From the Stone Age to Lean Manufacturing and Beyond” by Christoph Roser.
Charles R. Goulding sets sail with the idea of 3D printing for technologically advanced boat manufacture.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the coming together of 3D printing and wind power.
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that supply chains can be disrupted suddenly and without any indication of how long the interruption will last.
After working with the Prusa MINI 3D printer, I have some thoughts on the use of this device in a potential 3D printer farm setup.
This week’s selection is “A Practical Guide to Design for Additive Manufacturing” by Olaf Diegel , Axel Nordin and Damien Motte.
Many companies requiring thousands of components use 3D printing to perfect their design before moving to injection molding for production, but sometimes it makes sense to stick with additive manufacturing.
Fictiv released their annual “State of Manufacturing” report, and there are some notable changes from previous years’ reports.
With the arrival of the new Superstrata 3D printed bikes, I’m wondering whether we’re now at the moment when mass customization begins to grow in the minds of consumers.
California startup Superstrata just launched a new e-bike made with 3D printed continuous carbon fiber.
The pandemic is far from over, but its effect on 3D printing business is becoming clear; we list 4 new business models for 3D printing.
Fictiv and Jabil announced an unusual collaboration that should allow for far faster 3D printed production.
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
Big news: rocket startup Relativity Space has signed a deal with their fifth launch client, Iridium.
There’s an interesting mainstream media video exploring the current state of 3D printing that poses some interesting opportunities.
News from COBOD indicates they are to assist in the production of massive wind turbines by 3D printing large tower bases.
This week’s selection is “Job Shop Lean: An Industrial Engineering Approach to Implementing Lean in High-Mix Low-Volume Production Systems” by Shahrukh A. Irani.
INTAMSYS announced a radically new 3D printer, the FLEX 510, which is able to 3D print flexible objects at very high speeds.
The massive biannual International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) has been cancelled for 2020.
Why is composite 3D printing so important, and what role does Carbon Fiber play?
Over the past few months most regions have self-organized informal 3D printed PPE networks, but perhaps it’s time to consider shutting them down.
Metal manufacturing service 3DEO announced they’ve produced 150,000 metal parts using their unique process.
ExOne launched a new social media campaign a few weeks ago focusing on the green aspects of 3D printing, but why do they need to do that at all?
I’m seeing another reason companies will increase their adoption of 3D printing, and this time it’s at the top end of a rocket.
After seeing 3D printer companies make fundamental transformations in their business models, I’m wondering if this is a trend.
I recently spoke with Rich Stump of FATHOM and learned how the manufacturing service industry is consolidating.
An announcement by Xaar leads to some interesting speculation about Stratasys’ future strategy, which could be a different style of involvement with additive manufacturing.
Recently I spoke with Xometry’s Aaron Lichtig to find out how the 3D printing manufacturing network is faring during the crisis.
Farsoon announced a monstrously huge deal with Falcontech to provide the AM service with no fewer than 50 advanced metal 3D printers.
A startup company has developed services to assist the transition to additive manufacturing technologies by performing a sophisticated analysis of target parts.
One of Formlabs’ clients has been saved from catastrophe during the COVID-19 crisis in a way that demonstrates the incredible power of 3D printing.
Pandemic-driven transitioning is leading to an interesting long-term reconfiguration of factory work.
A company is in the midst of building what could be the largest 3D print farm in the world.
Roboze launched their long-awaited distributed additive manufacturing service, composed of a network of experienced Roboze 3D printer operators.
Fabbaloo friend Tuan Tranpham issued a list of 3D printing trends he’s perceived — but are they really true?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the principles of Lean Manufacturing together with rising trends in automation and required social distancing.
MakerBot announced a new version of their METHOD series that is specifically designed to 3D print strong carbon fiber parts.
Photopolymer resin and 3D printer manufacturer Photocentric is undergoing a transformation, as many 3D printer manufacturers are doing these days.
GE announced it is cutting loose another 13,000 jobs, and this may have big implications for the 3D printing industry.
I spoke with AREVO’s Tuan Tranpham to find out the secrets of AREVO’s advanced manufacturing service.
3Diligent has announced updates to its Industry 4.0 software and services; the CEO fills us in on what these mean for procurement and manufacturing shops.
Haute Fabrication has a very interesting take on automating metal 3D printing using robotics and virtual reality.
3D printed parts have been found inside a brand-new Tesla Model Y, and there’s a very good reason for them to be there.
Charles Goulding examines the redistribution of aerospace suppliers to submarines, and how they can benefit from industrial 3D printing expertise.
A conversation in industrial 3D printing proved revealing as to the place of this advanced manufacturing technology in crisis and beyond.
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers takes a look at pandemic production.
Could 3D printing strategies overcome supply chain challenges? It seems that one company has done exactly that.
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines ventilator manufacture picking up with 3D printing.
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discusses Ford’s historical and current manufacturing efforts to aid in necessary production.
Italy has been hard-hit in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, and new ways of life are leading to new approaches to business for 3D printing.
One of the learnings from the crisis is the need for a distributed 3D printing coordination authority.
After seeing the flurry of activity in the 3D printing community to address the COVID-19 crisis, I had some thoughts about how things may change in the industry.
Photocentric has increased their 3D printed valve production rate by 10X using some interesting methods.
Formlabs is setting a great example for other 3D print companies to follow when addressing the COVID-19 crisis.
Some very good ideas for optimizing the emergency manufacturing of ventilators.
A reader speculates on how the coronavirus crisis may provide an opportunity for additive manufacturing, and we have some additional thoughts on new opportunities.
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