There is increasing interest in green 3D printing.
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Prusa Discusses 2021 and Beyond
A long post from Josef Prusa held some hints at where the company may be heading next.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 30, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Zeiss: Powder to Performance with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the 3D printing activities of Zeiss.
New Jersey and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printing business activity in the state of New Jersey.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 23, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Eight 3D Print Companies On The Move
I follow many 3D printing companies, but there are a few on which I’m keeping a close watch.
Metal AM At Scale: Seurat Secures Funding
Seurat announced a major funding round for their incredible metal 3D printing technology. We found out a lot more about their incredible Area Printing process.
Why Did Local Motors Shut Down Last Week?
According to a report on TechCrunch, Local Motors has ceased operations.
Zara Management Developments and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest ZARA should do a lot more 3D printing.
Thermwood’s Astonishing Patent Portfolio
Thermwood announced they’ve received another 32 patents for additive manufacturing methods, adding to their massive pile.
Florida and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the increasing 3D print activity in Florida.
Sinterit Partners With Forward AM
Sinterit announced a partnership with Forward AM, the AM unit of BASF.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 9, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
COVID-19 Funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnerships and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. government funding may affect use of 3D printing.
Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?
We’ve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has “gone under”. But is this true?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, 2021 Edition
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week – but this week we’re looking at the entire year.
The Rise of Palitra and Low Cost Full Color 3D Printing For All
A new company, Palitra, hopes to provide practical and affordable full color 3D printing technology to the market.
The Demise of RIZE?
Apparently there have been massive changes at RIZE, and the company no longer appears to be marketing 3D printers.
Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO
Silicone 3D printing service ACEO appears to be shutting down.
Ellen Kullman Puts 3D Printing Front and Center
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Carbon approaches current crises.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 26, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Wematter Expanding
Wematter announced an expansion to their production facilities.
3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger offer a perspective on 3D Systems’ apparent shift towards bioprinting.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 19, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Which Additive Manufacturing Companies Could Be The Next To Go Public?
Many 3D print companies have “gone public” by entering a stock exchange in the past two years, but which companies might be next?
A Change Of The Guard At Women In 3D Printing
Women in 3D Printing made a big change in their management structure.
Formlabs Now In Massive GPO
Formlabs announced their entry into a huge healthcare group purchasing organization, Vizient.
The GE Breakup and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications on the industry of GE’s upcoming split.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 12, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ford Blue Oval EV Plant and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how 3D printing technology could fit within several initiatives to set up major EV manufacturing centers.
Trillion Dollar Infrastructure Bill and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at areas of investment by the U.S. infrastructure bill that may be major opportunities for 3D print technology.
CVS: Major Business Conversion 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how the CVS healthcare conversion could be an opportunity for 3D print services.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 5, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
MakerBot Provides Update On Thingiverse Security Breach
MakerBot provided a detailed disclosure of a data leak from last October.
Essentium Declares Intent to Go Public
As I suspected, Essentium is the latest 3D printing business to transform into a publicly-traded company.
We All Lose Sanjay Mortimer
Terrible news from the UK today: Sanjay Mortimer, the founder of E3D-Online, has passed away.
Seattle Tech and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at reasons 3D printing companies should be in Seattle.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 28, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Redefine Meat Launches in Europe
Redefine Meat launched their 3D printed alt-meat products in several European companies.
An Update From Roboze
I spoke with Roboze CEO Alessio Lorusso recently and found out the current state of the Italian manufacturer of high-temperature 3D printers.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 21, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
ASTM Buys Wohlers
An unusual acquisition has taken place at ASTM.
The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relationship between cybersecurity and additive manufacturing.
Prusa Acquires Trilab and Moves Into Industrial 3D Printing
Prusa Research and Trilab executives celebrate the acquisition [Source: Prusa Research]
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 14, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Creality’s Brazilian Connection
Creality is building a strong relationship with Brazil through an international space program.
Formlabs Partners With Greenlight Guru For High Quality Product Development
Formlabs announced a very unusual partnership that could lead to dramatically increased quality on all of their equipment.
Electrolux Purchases Unified Brands and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibility of using digital inventory after an acquisition.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 7, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Nano Dimension Makes Highly Strategic Acquisition
Nano Dimension announced the acquisition of Essemtec AG, in a deal that could change 3D printed electronics forever.
Six Connecticut Manufacturers Receive Grants for 3D Printing Operations
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at six companies receiving grants for their contribution to industry.
3D Systems To 3D Print Human Organs After Major Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, solidifying their healthcare strategy.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 31, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AMT Secures Major Funding
AMT scored a huge US$15M Series B financing round.
ICON Lands Deal for 100 3D Printed Homes
ICON announced a deal with Lennar to produce 100 3D printed homes.
ARK Moves to St. Pete Innovation District and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the implications of an investment firm’s unusual relocation.
Sir Jony Ive, Electric Vehicles, Ferrari and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Ferrari’ foray into EVs, their design and how 3D printing could be involved.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 24, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Apple Joins Blender Development Fund
The Blender Foundation announced that Apple has joined their development fund.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 17, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
More On The Thingiverse Security Breach
I’ve learned more about the Thingiverse security breach we reported on yesterday, and it could be not as bad as initially thought.
iMakr’s Urban Journey Continues
iMakr opened an office in Copenhagen, but this is just another step on their unusual 3D print journey.
The Transparent Culture of VELO3D
A post by VELO3D CEO Benny Buller described the refreshing culture he and his team use at that company.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 10, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stratasys Acquires Xaar: SAF 3D Printing To Expand?
More moves in the corporate acquisition space this week: Stratasys acquired Xaar.
Xometry To Offer Scholarships at Howard University
Howard University announced a partnership with Xometry to provide over US$900K in scholarships for mechanical engineers.
Four Reasons 3D Print Companies Are Going Public
Why are so many 3D print companies “going public”?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 3, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Digital Metal Partners with Etteplan
Digital Metal announced a partnership with Etteplan to expand their metal 3D printing business.
Jabil vs. Essentium: Case Settled
The mysterious legal battle between Jabil and Essentium appears to have quietly concluded.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 26, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
6K Additive to Triple Metal Powder Capacity With Massive Investment
6K announced a huge US$51M investment raise, allow them to triple their capacity.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 19, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission
Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 12, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 5, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AON3D’s New Investment Could Take Them To The Moon
AON3D announced a major new investment and a partnership on a lunar project.
Biden Administration’s Strong Message About Hong Kong and its Impact on 3D Printing
On July 16, 2021, the Biden administration warned companies about the risks of doing business in Hong Kong.
nFRONTIER Lands First AM Partner: Stratasys
nFRONTIER signed a partnership deal with Stratasys to develop advanced 3D print applications.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 29, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Massivit To Open US “Experience Center”
We received an invitation to the grand opening of Massivit’s new “Americas Experience Center”.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 22, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Markforged Gives Everyone The Week Off
Markforged is shutting down — for a week.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Takes Major Step Into Sustainability
Stratasys announced sweeping changes that place the company on a direct path to sustainability.
Xerox Invests in CASTOR
CASTOR announced two new investors, one of which is Xerox.
SLM Solutions’ Shocking Decision
SLM Solutions announced a major change in marketing strategy, skipping a major trade show and focusing on an all-digital approach.
3YOURMIND’s Carbon Arrangement
I spoke with 3YOURMIND CEO Alexsander Ciszek to learn more about their interesting arrangement with Carbon.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 15, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Desktop Metal Acquires ExOne
This year’s corporate acquisition-mania continues, with Desktop Metal announced an acquisition deal for ExOne.
It Is Time For Coordinated Action In Our Community
I dreaded the release of the latest IPCC report this week, although it was clear long ago what would be in it.