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NVIDIA Advances 3D Model Generation with Fast, Detailed LATTE3D AI System

Sprybuild Addresses Patent Concerns, Confirms Progress on Pioneering Resin 3D Printing Patents

Sprybuild Addresses Patent Concerns, Confirms Progress on Pioneering Resin 3D Printing Patents

I have a further update on the situation involving Sprybuild, a startup company offering a unique resin 3D printing system.

Bambu Lab’s Latest Firmware Upgrade for the A1 Mini 3D Printer Tackles Air Printing and More

Bambu Lab’s Latest Firmware Upgrade for the A1 Mini 3D Printer Tackles Air Printing and More

Bambu Lab announced a firmware upgrade for their A1 Mini 3D printer that include several very advanced features.

Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar

Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi sit down with Arjun Chandar, founder and CEO of IndustrialML, to discuss his ventures in technology and research.

What You Should Pay for a 1kg Spool of 3D Printer Filament?

What You Should Pay for a 1kg Spool of 3D Printer Filament?

What should a spool of 3D printer filament cost? I took a look into this question.

What is the Current Tallest 3D Printed Structure?

What is the Current Tallest 3D Printed Structure?

There’s a bit of a competition going on for the tallest 3D printed structure.

Study Demonstrates Complete Natural Breakdown of Bio-Based Polymer

Study Demonstrates Complete Natural Breakdown of Bio-Based Polymer

A study proves certain bio-based polymers can complete degrade in the natural environment.

Kalbod Design Studio Blends 3D Printing with Traditional Architecture

Kalbod Design Studio Blends 3D Printing with Traditional Architecture

The Zephyr House project aims to use modularity and technology to address the need for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly housing solutions.

Rebuilding Gaza: Harnessing 3D Printing for Infrastructure and Healthcare

Rebuilding Gaza: Harnessing 3D Printing for Infrastructure and Healthcare

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the importance of 3D printing technology for post-war reconstruction and how it can aid Gaza's rebuilding efforts.

Bambu Lab Set to Roll Out A1 3D Printer Heatbed Replacement Kits

Bambu Lab Set to Roll Out A1 3D Printer Heatbed Replacement Kits

Things have been relatively quiet at Bambu Lab since the recall controversy, but an important update was just provided by the company.

The Strategic Value of Material Diversity in 3D Printing

The Strategic Value of Material Diversity in 3D Printing

There’s an increasing amount of cooperation between 3D printer manufacturers and chemical companies.

Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing

Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing

Leap71 has struck another very interesting strategic agreement to help develop a large-scale metal 3D printer for industry.

Book of the Week: The Next Toy Sensation

Book of the Week: The Next Toy Sensation

This week’s selection is “The Next Toy Sensation: Designing and Creating the Next Toy Sensation” by Andrew Parry.

Battle of the 3D Printing Reward Programs

Battle of the 3D Printing Reward Programs

There seems to be a new area of competition between Bambu Lab and Prusa Research: reward programs.

Replique Launches Materials Hub for Simplified 3D Printing Material Selection

Replique Launches Materials Hub for Simplified 3D Printing Material Selection

Replique announced public availability of their comprehensive Materials Hub.

Quantica’s NovoJet to Unlock New 3D Printing Applications with ALTANA

Quantica’s NovoJet to Unlock New 3D Printing Applications with ALTANA

Quantica made a strategic announcement about future 3D printing materials.

Design of the Week: Abstract Hedge

Design of the Week: Abstract Hedge

This week’s selection is the Abstract Hedge wall sculpture by Darya Aulaska of Extrudix.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 24, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 24, 2024

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

Thermwood’s Thirty-Two Concurrent 3D Printing Patents

Thermwood’s Thirty-Two Concurrent 3D Printing Patents

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Thermwood's impressive portfolio of patents.

Unpacking the Price Tag: Why Some 3D Printers Are More Expensive

Unpacking the Price Tag: Why Some 3D Printers Are More Expensive

I’m reading a thread on the cost of LulzBot 3D printers, and there are several interesting insights to be found.

Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success

Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success

I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.

Stratasys Makes a Strategic Move Towards Continuous Carbon Fiber Printing

Stratasys Makes a Strategic Move Towards Continuous Carbon Fiber Printing

What are the implications of Stratasys’ recent acquisition of Arevo’s technology?

GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment

GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment

Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.

Pre-Sliced Files for Resin 3D Printers: Convenience or Compromise?

Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts

Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts

A breakthrough in corrosion prevention has been made by metal 3D printing researchers.

Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality

Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality

Divide By Zero Technologies has introduced an “auto-switchover” technology in their latest 3D printer, apparently the world’s first.

Suffolk Technologies and Innovation in the Construction Industry

Suffolk Technologies and Innovation in the Construction Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the construction industry is about to be disrupted.

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material

Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material

Researchers have made a 3D printing material that is entirely made from recycled wood, but there are some significant issues.

Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder

Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder

Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but there’s more to the story.

1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin

1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin

1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.

Researchers 3D Print Hyper-Realistic Organ Models

Researchers 3D Print Hyper-Realistic Organ Models

The Nottingham Trent University researchers created the heart and lung models that can beat, bleed, and breathe like real organs to help surgeons train.

Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes

Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.

ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures

ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.

Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing

Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing

Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.

VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing

VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing

VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.

Book of the Week: Photogrammetry Fundamentals

Book of the Week: Photogrammetry Fundamentals

This week’s selection is “Photogrammetry Fundamentals: The Ultimate Survival Guide” by ARCHIV3D.

Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production

Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production

I’m looking at a new manufacturing process called “RIM” that makes use of 3D printing.

AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing

AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing

AMPOWER has issued a new version of their famous metal 3D print technology vendor chart.

Roboze Increases Customer Engagement with New Milan Office

Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card

Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card

This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024

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

Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology

Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology

Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.

AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing

Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process

Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process

There’s a new metal 3D printing process coming from Fluent Metal.

What are the Most Popular 3D Printing Technologies?

What are the Most Popular 3D Printing Technologies?

Although there are many niche additive technologies, ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 provides a basic classification for the 7 most common types of 3D printing.

Master Resin 3D Printing with J3D-Tech’s Comprehensive Guide: A Must-Read for Operators

Master Resin 3D Printing with J3D-Tech’s Comprehensive Guide: A Must-Read for Operators

Resin 3D printing can initially be quite challenging, but there’s a resource that can help.

Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production

Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production

A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.

ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software

ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software

ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.

BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing

BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock's recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.

MorphoScope’s Extensive Digital Library of 3D Natural History Models

MorphoScope’s Extensive Digital Library of 3D Natural History Models

Researchers have published an immense online library of natural history 3D models for download.