CreateItReal has struck a deal with China-based WEISTEK to provide ultra-fast 3D printing power.
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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
MakerBot’s new CEO sat down with Adafruit’s 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.
What’s Next for MyMiniFactory?
While we were amazed at MyMiniFactory’s current operations during our recent tour, what’s 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 it’s not good for Afinia, or others.
MakerBot Closes Stores; Is 3D Print Retail Dead?
With the sudden closure of MakerBot’s retail stores, one might ask the question, “Is 3D Print Retail Dead?” We think not.
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.
What’s 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 MakerBot’s 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.
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 we’ll 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 MakerBot’s 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 they’re pitching in CAD$5M to support a CAD$20M advanced digital manufacturing hub.
3DP Unlimited Introduces Leasing Program
Can’t afford a gigantic 3D printer? Well, maybe you can now.
MakerBot’s New Service Strategy
MakerBot announced the creation of eight “Authorized ServiceCenters” 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.
Tinkerine’s Focus on Education Shows Challenges Faced by Small 3D Printer Companies
We’ve been speaking with Tinkerine, a Vancouver-based manufacturer of personal 3D printing gear. It seems they’re 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.
voxeljet’s 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 there’s 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 Sam’s 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 world’s 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.
Ultimaker’s 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. There’s 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 — 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 “Left Shark” 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.
BEETHEFIRST’s 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 they’re beginning a transition.
The Logic Behind The botObjects Acquisition
Last week 3D Systems announced they’d acquired botObjects, but many could not understand why 3D Systems would do so. We found out why.
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 Arcam’s 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.
Solidoodle’s 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.
Stratasys’ Strategic Reaction to HP’s 3D Printing Technology?
We were initially puzzled by Stratasys’ peculiar lack of equipment announcements at this year’s 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.
Stratasys’ New Strategy
We listened to CEO David Reis at Stratasys’ press conference this week as he outlined a new corporate strategy. One that’s quite different from their previous approaches.
3D Printing Press Release Roundup
This week’s 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
We’re 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.
Zortrax Goes Retail
Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has opened a retail store.
MakerBot Expands to South Africa
MakerBot continues to spread its marketing umbrella across the globe, now entering Africa.
HP Sets Announcement Date
Well! HP has issued invitations to media for a special event on October 29th. What could it be about?
Demand High for New Solidoodle 3D Printer
We wrote on Solidoodle’s new “Press” personal 3D printer a few months ago and now it’s getting close to shipment.
3D Printing Press Release Roundup
This week’s announcements from the industrial 3D printing vendors.
Bhold Labs Partners with Ultimaker
Bhold has partnered with Ultimaker to enable everyone to easily participate in their 3D printed product development program.
Stratasys Opens New Factory
Sales of Stratasys’ Connex equipment must be going well. So well they had to open a brand new factory to build them.
3D Printing Stocks Punished in September
It’s been a bad month for most 3D printing stocks, in spite of the recent hype.
3D Hubs and ColorFabb Team Up for Discounts
They come from the same country, but that’s not the only thing going on between 3D Hubs and ColorFabb.
Stratasys Expands UPS Store 3D Print Service
3D printing giant Stratasys announced plans to dramatically expand their presence in UPS Stores across the United States.
3D Printing Jobs Explode
A report on Forbes analyzes the state of job openings related to 3D printing and finds there’s been a massive increase.
Stratasys Grabs GrabCAD
In an unexpected corporate move, 3D printing industry giant announced its acquisition of GrabCAD.
iMakr’s Unique Retail Concept
While in London recently we were able to visit the iMakr store, one of the few dedicated resellers of personal 3D printer gear.
Investing in Tinkerine?
Canada-based Tinkerine makes the Ditto line of personal 3D printers, but did you know they are also a public company?
An Update From PrintrBot
At the recent 3D Printshow in London we ran into Brook Drumm, CEO of PrintrBot and got an update on their developments.
3D Hubs Rakes in Major Cash
Burgeoning 3D printing network 3D Hubs made a rather spectacular announcement: they’re raised a significant investment.
Verbatim Makes 3D Printer Filament?
Who knew? The venerable analog media giant now markets their own 3D printer filament.
Stratasys Patent Claims Against Afinia Dropped, Partially
The outcome is beginning to appear in the patent infringement case Stratasys brought against personal 3D printer marketer Afinia.
MakerBot Shuts Down Its Google Group
MakerBot is converting its Google Group into an archive and focusing support efforts on their in-house programs instead.
3D Systems’ 1H14 Financial Results
3D printing titan 3D Systems announced their first half of 2014 financial results. Let’s dissect the numbers and see what we can find.
MakerBot’s European Wing
MakerBot announced they’ve created “MakerBot Europe”, which they say is a “major expansion”.
The First Graphene 3D Printer?
A startup hopes to develop not only graphene materials for 3D printers, but a 3D printer designed for graphene printing. But we’re not so sure.
Amazon’s 3D Nuclear Option Launches
Things just got mainstream: Amazon announced a dedicated 3D print service.
Hurco to Transform CNC Machines into 3D Printers?
Industrial CNC machine maker Hurco says they’ve filed a patent to enable CNC machines to become 3D printers.
Shapeways Partners with Hasbro?
Toy giant Hasbro has struck a deal with Shapeways to provide access to some of their copyrighted characters.
MakerBot’s New Reseller: Home Depot
MakerBot has agreed with Home Depot to have specially designed “MakerBot kiosks” in a dozen Home Depot outlets in the US.
The Two Business Models of 3D Printing
We’re reading a post on The Motley Fool focusing on MCOR’s paper-powered 3D printer. It got us thinking about how 3D printing companies make their money.
MOTA Bails Out
A 3D printer launch campaign has fizzled. MOTA has suspended their Kickstarter.
3D Hubs Begins a Content Ecosystem
While 3D Hubs may be one of the largest networks of independently operated 3D printers, it really just provides access to printing. Until today, that is, with the addition of a new content service.
Materialise Goes Public
There are few publicly traded 3D printing companies, but now there’s another: Materialise.
be3D Expands into the USA
Czech-based be3Dprinters has established a US office for major push into the American market.
3DiTALY Becomes the Largest 3D Printer Store Network?
We’ve learned of a new chain of consumer-focused 3D printer stores: 3DiTaly.
3D Systems Releases Details About Its High Speed 3DP Production Line
Sometimes technological developments are born out of necessity—you have a need, you fill it. But other times technological developments trigger new needs and ideas altogether.