3D software giant Autodesk signed a âdefinitive agreementâ to acquire netfabb, a well-known producer of 3D model and printing software.
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Onshape Receives USD$80M; Fuel For Massive Growth
Upstart web-based 3D modeling service Onshape just raised a massive USD$80M from a group of venture capital investors, which may lead to a battle for 3D modeling supremacy in the future.
Herman Millerâs Step Into 3D Printing
Furniture maker Herman Miller has developed an unusual way to leverage 3D printing for their business – and yours.
Is Something Brewing at 3D Systems?
Insider trading reports suggest there may be something afoot at 3D Systems.
MyMiniFactory Hits Funding Target; Changes The 3D Printing Investment Game
MyMiniFactoryâs fundraising campaign has overtaken their target level of ÂŁ500,000 (USD$775,000) and makes us think a bit differently about 3D printing investment.
3D Hubs Partners with TurboSquid: A Milestone?
3D Hubs has landed yet another interesting partnership, but we think their deal with TurboSquid could be an important milestone.
Source3 Funded With USD$4M
Source3, a 3D content licensing venture, has received USD$4M in seed funding investment.
Staples and Sculpteo Partner On 3D Print Services
Consumer service giant Staples has made a deal with Sculpteo to enable Staples customers to obtain professional quality 3D prints.
China Set for 3D Printed Hip Joint Mass Production, and The West May Suffer For It
Chinaâs State Food and Drug Administration recently approved use of 3D printed artificial hip joints, opening up the possibility of mass production. And some other effects, too.
MyMiniFactoryâs Fascinating Crowdfunding Campaign
MyMiniFactory recently launched a very interesting crowdfunding campaign, but itâs quite unlike others weâve seen in the 3D print world.
Rigid.ink Is Feeding Their 3D Print Filament Customers
It seems that filament manufacturers are going all-out to make customers happy.
UKâs Gary Miller Resurfaces With New 3D Print Service
Longtime Fabbaloo friend Gary Miller has emerged with a new company: 3D Print Bureau.
Carbon3D Scores USD$100M To Make 3D Manufacturing a âRealityâ. But It Already Is!
Startup Carbon3D, inventors of the CLIP 3D printing process, just received no less than USD$100M in investment, leading TechCrunch to declare this will make 3D manufacturing a reality. This is misleading.
TNT Germany Teams with trinckle 3D
Delivery services giant TNT has partnered with Berlin-based trinckle 3D to provide 3D print services to their clients.
Sorkin Joins Formlabs, Leaves iGo3D and Much More
Michael Sorkin, one of the founders of the European-based iGo3D retail 3D print chain, has joined Formlabs. What does this mean?
Solidscapeâs Massive China Deal
Solidscape is well known as a maker of high-resolution 3D printing gear thatâs focused on the jewelry market. Now theyâve struck a massive deal in China to expand.
Something Interesting Is Going Down At MakerBot
Weâve noticed a couple of things happening at MakerBot this past week that caught our attention: it could be a signal that new equipment is coming.
Stratasys Releases Mixed Financial Results for 2015Q2
3D printing industry giant Stratasys posted their second quarter results for the year, and thereâs some good news and bad news.
XYZprintingâs 3D Printers Now Available at Walmart
Taiwan-based 3D printer manufacturer XYZprinting announced the availability of their products at Walmart, the worldâs biggest retailer.
BEEVERYCREATIVEâs Quental Steps Down
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer BEEVERYCREATIVE announced the departure of Diogo Quental, their CEO.
Voxel8 Raises USD$12M For Their Electrically Conductive 3D Printer Technology
Startup company Voxel8 announced theyâve raised a massive USD$12M in a series A funding round.
EOS Partners With GF Machining Creating Interesting Possibilities
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS has partnered with GF Machining Solutions, and we think the results could be quite interesting.
Class Action Suit Filed Against MakerBot (and Stratasys)
Documentation filed in the US District Court in Minnesota alleges violations by Stratasys regarding their MakerBot subsidiary.
3D Hubs Teleports Into Yet Another 3D Environment: Cults
3D model repository Cults announced a partnership with 3D Hubs that involves integrating the community 3D printing network directly into Cultsâ repository.
MakerBot Re-Announces Samâs Club Partnership
In what might be considered an unusual move, MakerBot has announced their partnership with US warehouse chain Samâs Club.
US To Tighten Up Export Restrictions; Will Affect 3D Printed Weaponry
In a recent proposal, the US Department of State suggests a number of changes to that countryâs export rules, which effectively would prevent 3D models of weapons to be transmitted.
MakerBotâs Jaglom Tours America for Feedback: What Will They Do Next?
MakerBotâs new CEO, Jonathan Jaglom, just completed a massive 22 state tour meeting 60 clients to gain feedback. Weâre wondering how this affects their next moves.
Shapeways Gets More Cash. Lots More Cash
3D print service Shapeways has completed another round of investment, this time totaling USD$30M.
Just Maybe This 3MF Thing Is Going To Work
The 3MF Consortium announced the arrival of four more companies to the project. And theyâre notable companies.
The Curious Case of the Ekocycle 3D Printer
Where can you buy a 3D printer? Harrods, of course.
iGo3D Goes Store-in-a-Store with Hornbach
3D print retail operations continue to experiment with different approaches: now a retail chain opens a store-within-a-store.
CreateItReal Supercharges Another 3D Printer: WEISTEK
CreateItReal has struck a deal with China-based WEISTEK to provide ultra-fast 3D printing power.
ARCAM Expands
Sweden-based 3D metal printer manufacturer ARCAM is expanding by hiring no less than ten new positions.
MakerBot’s Jaglom Speaks with Adafruit
MakerBotâs new CEO sat down with Adafruitâs LadyAda (a.k.a. Limor Fried), who asked some pointed questions about the new paths being taken by the 3D printer manufacturer.
Autodesk Files Patent For Unusual 3D Printing Materials System
US Patent Application 20150093465 recently filed by Autodesk describes a very strange 3D printing approach.
Whatâs Next for MyMiniFactory?
While we were amazed at MyMiniFactoryâs current operations during our recent tour, whatâs even more interesting are their plans for the future.
Doom for 3D Printer Manufacturers? AFINA Loses Battle With Stratasys
Stratasys announced the outcome of their lawsuit with Afina regarding patent infringement, and itâs not good for Afinia, or others.
Stratasys and Creaform Enter 3D Printing and 3D Scanning Agreement
Stratasys announced an interesting joint marketing partnership in North America with Creaform, which manufactures cutting-edge 3D scanning technology.
MakerBot Closes Stores; Is 3D Print Retail Dead?
With the sudden closure of MakerBotâs retail stores, one might ask the question, âIs 3D Print Retail Dead?â We think not.
Whatâs Happening At MakerBot?
A meteoric rise from nothing, corporate acquisition, management changes, layoffs and a new CEO. An interview with the new chief by Medium tells us about MakerBotâs plans.
Challenging Financial Results at Stratasys and 3D Systems
Stratasys and 3D Systems released their first quarter 2015 financial results this week and there are some interesting statistics.
Kwamb.io Attempts a Familiar Business Model
3D print streaming site Kwamb.io is developing a new 3D printer that has a very familiar business model.
Ultimaker Gets Serious About The United States
Ultimaker now seeks to hire an official Director of Sales & Business Development for USA operations.
3D Systems Gear Appears at Best Buy Stores
3D printing giant 3D Systems announced a deal to sell specific 3D Systems equipment at 100 Best Buy electronics stores.
A Deeper Look at the Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
We previously examined the corporate acquisitions of 3D Systems and Stratasys; now weâll take a look at what they bought and why they did so.
Who is In-Q-Tel and Why are they Investing in 3D Printing?
A semi-mysterious entity has made some investments into 3D printing startups on behalf of the US intelligence community.
Do MakerBotâs Layoffs Spell Doom for 3D Printing?
MakerBot recently let go a large number of staff. Does this mean the 3D printing industry is in trouble? We think not.
An Advanced Digital Manufacturing Hub For Western Canada
The government of Canada announced theyâre pitching in CAD$5M to support a CAD$20M advanced digital manufacturing hub.
3DP Unlimited Introduces Leasing Program
Canât afford a gigantic 3D printer? Well, maybe you can now.
MakerBotâs New Service Strategy
MakerBot announced the creation of eight âAuthorized ServiceCentersâ in Europe. How does this fit into their strategy?
The Curious 3D Intentions of StartupHangar
The recent burst of attention focused on 3D printing has resulted in some interesting investment schemes, but this can tell us something about investor views of the technology.
Tinkerineâs Focus on Education Shows Challenges Faced by Small 3D Printer Companies
Weâve been speaking with Tinkerine, a Vancouver-based manufacturer of personal 3D printing gear. It seems theyâre now focusing on education.
3D Systems China Formed From New Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Easyway Design and Manufacture Co in China. And then changed their name.
A Dark Day at MakerBot
Yesterday things happened at MakerBot. Layoffs. Closings.
Autodesk Invests $10 Million Dollars in Carbon 3D
Autodesk, Inc. announced an investment of $10 million in Carbon3D from the Spark Investment Fund.
3D Printing Market Worth USD$3.3B
A report from researcher Canalys suggests the 3D printing market hit USD$3.3B in 2014.
voxeljetâs USA Hub Opens
Germany-based voxeljet has opened a new service location in the United States.
Contrasting the Corporate Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
Did you ever notice thereâs quite a few news releases from 3D printing companies describing their latest acquisitions? We tallied them up.
Creaform Sets Up in the USA
Creaform has opened up an office in the USA. What does this mean?
MakerBot Continues Developing Retail Reach
MakerBot announced distribution partnerships with WYNIT, a New York-state based distributor and Samâs Club.
So When Will 3D Printing Stocks Recover?
An article by Wyatt Investment research got us thinking about the future of stock plays in the 3D printing area.
iGo3D and Staples Take a Deeper Step Into 3D Printing
German 3D print retailer iGo3D has struck an interesting deal with Staples.
3D Hubs Supports Bitcoin
3D Hubs, the worldâs largest 3D printing community network, now supports Bitcoin.
What is Senvol and Why Should You Hire Them?
We spoke with a leading 3D printing / additive manufacturing consulting company to determine the questions industry asks about the technology.
Stratasys Makes an Acquisition
3D printing giant Stratasys has acquired UK-based consultancy Econolyst and converting it into a key Stratasys division.
Ultimakerâs Trust Level: 10
We had an opportunity recently to speak with Ultimaker CEO Siert Wijnia, and discovered something very unusual.
Some Changes at the Top of MakerBot Today
MakerBot announced some key changes today to their top position. Thereâs a new CEO!
China Sets Up a Medical 3D Printing Center
The PRC has established a center for medical 3D printing.
Stratasys Moves Deeper Into China with New Acquisition of CAD/CAM Firm
Stratasys AP has announced the closing of an asset purchase transaction with its local channel partner â Intelligent CAD/CAM Technology Ltd (ICT), for the purchase of certain assets, targeted at deepening footprint in China to gain better insights into the increasing local market demand.
3D Systems Acquires a CAD/CAM Company
3D printing giant 3D Systems added another company to their portfolio: Cimatron Group.
3D Printed Left Shark Controversy
The popularity of the Super Bowl âLeft Sharkâ has reached the 3D printing world.
3D Printing Mutual Fund Struggles
A mutual fund focusing on 3D printing technology has struggled over the past year.
BEETHEFIRSTâs New Filament Policy
BEEVERYCREATIVE has changed their filament usage policy – for the better.
The Genesis of 3D Printing in Northern Mexico
We spoke with Cesar Rodriguez who told us the tale of how he started up a 3D printing operation, Ideaz 3D in Hermosillo, Sonora.
Le FabShop Transitions
Le Fab Shop is a France-based 3D print operation you may have heard of, but now theyâre beginning a transition.
The Logic Behind The botObjects Acquisition
Last week 3D Systems announced theyâd acquired botObjects, but many could not understand why 3D Systems would do so. We found out why.
3DSystems, CIA Partnership Expands AM’s Reach to Food
3D Systems has announced a partnership with The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to provide faculty and students the opportunity to explore the intersection of 3D printed food and artisan culinary methods.
3D Systems Acquires botObjects
One of the 3D printing giants swallowed up a small startup making a multicolor personal 3D printer: 3D Systems owns botObjects.
An Update on Arcamâs 3D Metal Printing Progress
One of the key metal 3D printing vendors is Arcam. How have they been doing lately?
Fuel3D Fueled by Much More Cash
Fuel3D, the 3D scanning startup we first encountered in 2013 at the 3D Printshow in London, has got additional funding.
Solidoodleâs Shipping Challenges
Solidoodle announced some terrific new machines earlier this year, but shipping them has proven difficult.
Amsterdam Gets a 3D Print Retail Store
Like many other leading cities around the world, Amsterdam now has a dedicated 3D print retail operation: Print3DMatter.
Alas, No New MakerBot Machine To Be Announced
In a departure from their corporate pattern of the past few years, MakerBot is not announcing a new personal 3D printer in January.
Impossible Objects Receives Funding
The scientists at Impossible Objects have developed a unique 3D printing process, and it appears the market like it: they were just awarded USD$2.8M.
Big Money Flowing Toward Resin-Based 3D Printers
While multiple plastic extrusion 3D printer manufacturers have received significant investment, we now see more money flowing toward resin-based 3D printer ventures.
Formlabs is in The Clear
Remember the lawsuit against Formlabs launched by industry giant 3D Systems? It’s been dismissed.
Stratasysâ Strategic Reaction to HPâs 3D Printing Technology?
We were initially puzzled by Stratasysâ peculiar lack of equipment announcements at this yearâs EuroMold, but then it suddenly made a lot of sense.
Robox Enters US Market
Personal 3D printer manufacturer CEL Technology has begun selling the Robox 3D printer directly in the United States.
Fabbaloo Visits iGo3D
iGo3D is a German-based retail chain specializing in 3D printing gear. We took a close look at their operations.
Stratasysâ New Strategy
We listened to CEO David Reis at Stratasysâ press conference this week as he outlined a new corporate strategy. One thatâs quite different from their previous approaches.
3D Printing Press Release Roundup
This weekâs 3D printing press releases from the majors included a number of new products from 3D Systems. 3D Systems announced new flexible materials for their ProJet 5500X, including black and translucent. 3D Systems announced five new materials for their ProJet 1200 3D printer, targeted at Jewelry, Dental, Engineering and Artistic applications 3D Systems announced… Continue reading 3D Printing Press Release Roundup
Stratasys Nabs Former HP Exec
This is interesting: An executive from HP has joined Stratasys.
Medical 3D Printing Set to Explode
Weâre reading two different reports on use of 3D printing for medical uses.
A Peek Inside Shapeways
Shapeways just opened a new 3D print factory. Want to see inside?
MakiBOX is Done
Once promising, the inexpensive MaxiBOX personal 3D printer seems to be no more.