I’ve been wondering about the actual logistics of using 3D printing in military settings, and its a bit more gray than black and white.
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3D Printed Concrete for Tornado Protection
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how construction 3D printing might avert future disasters.
Do 3D Printers Make You Cry?
Fabbaloo readers are highly likely to own a 3D printer they operate themselves, but why don’t other people have them, too?
Robots, Automation, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict areas of interest for 3D printing based on the recent CES event.
The Trouble With Many Asian Desktop 3D Printers
Many Asia-based desktop 3D printer manufacturers suffer from a key limitation that holds back their growth.
Additive Manufacturing Innovation in the Mobility Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at recent mergers in the transportation industry and see how they could benefit from 3D printing.
Life on Mars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how buildings could be 3D printed on another planet.
3D Printing Implications of Sesame’s Street’s Education Initiatives
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how a children’s TV show pivot could make good use of 3D printing technology.
Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?
A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.
Looking Forward To AM in 2022
Well, well — it’s the beginning of another year, and time for some forward thinking.
Looking Back at 3D Print Trends in 2021
The year 2021 has ended, and it’s time to look back to see what happened in 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing.
3D Printing Implications of the Johnson & Johnson Split
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how 3D technology usage could increase at J&J.
Scholastic Publishing’s Most Beloved Series and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see an opening for additional 3D printing.
Airbus and 3D Printing Market Share Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how leasing moves could affect the production of 3D printed aviation parts.
BigRep’s Four Levels of Smart 3D Printing
BigRep published an interesting piece explaining how they break down the features in “smart 3D printing”.
CoComelon Going Public and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing technology could be used in the children’s entertainment business.
Construction Supply Chains and Growing 3D Printing Markets
Charles Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how 3D printing technology might alleviate some of the current construction procurement challenges.
Why 3D Printing Needs To Meet Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing countless industries, and its machine learning capabilities are capable of transforming additive manufacturing as well.
Levi Strauss, the Supply Chain, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman look at how the pandemic could encourage fashion makers to use more 3D printing technology.
So Many Thought’s On Prusa’s New XL 3D Printer
Last week Prusa Research unveiled their new Original Prusa XL large format 3D printer, and there are a number of interesting implications.
“Squid Game” and 3D Printed Toys
Charles R. Goulding and Mindy Zhu look at how 3D printing could capitalize on the Squid Game craze.
It’s All About Customization With Additive Manufacturing
The business case for using additive manufacturing has always been challenging for many industries, but now things are becoming much clearer.
Texas A&M University and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing by Texas A&M students.
Construction 3D Printing Taking Off?
For many years, construction 3D printing has been mostly experimental or demonstrative. Now, that may be changing.
How 3D Printing Can Benefit Your Family’s Home Comfort
3D printing innovations have had a positive impact on so many different industries.
The Century of Biology, ESG Investing, and the Influence of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine the relationship between increased interest in ESG and additive manufacturing.
What’s With All The 3D Print Cleaning Stations?
Another week and more news on a dedicated cleaning station. But why so many announcements?
The Solution to the Budget Appliance Shortage: Product Mix and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities and risks of using 3D printing to overcome supply chain challenges.
National Press for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) 3D Printing Project
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the relevance of DIY 3D printing projects.
Dallas and 3D Printing for Bikes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibiliites of 3D printing for the bicycle industry.
Allbirds’ IPO and 3D Printing: For the Birds?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the value of 3D printing technology for Allbirds, a footwear manufacturer.
3D Printing: The Solution for Unfinished Goods
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the challenging state of affairs in large scale manufacturing.
Impacts of Desktop Metal’s Aidro Acquisition
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the implications of Desktop Metal potentially competing with their own clients.
Taiwan Tensions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing may be affected by the current Taiwan situation.
Kvadrat Textiles Weave in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate the possibilities of 3D printing in the textile industry.
Deere vs. Cat and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two different equipment manufacturers and how they use 3D printing technology.
Singapore as Asia’s 3D Printing Capital
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growth of 3D printing in Singapore.
Saving Material With 3D Printing
A post by OMD3D shows yet another way to avoid material waste with 3D printing.
3D Print Companies Leveraging Social Media In New Ways
Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.
European Luxury Cars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine reasons why high-end automakers might be falling behind.
Vietnam, 3D Printing and Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the coronavirus situation in Vietnam and how it has affected supply chains.
3D Printing and Infrastructure Investments in Developing Countries
Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding investigate the possibilities for using 3D printing in infrastructure in developing countries.
Inversiones en infraestructura y la impresión 3D en países en desarrollo
Andressa Bonafe y Charles Goulding investigan las posibilidades de utilizar la impresión 3D en la infraestructura de los países en desarrollo, en español.
Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.
The Standard Evolution of 3D Printing Companies, Courtesy of Sinterit
A new 3D printer announcement this week demonstrates once again how similar the paths many 3D printer manufacturers take.
Seven 3D Printer Features That Should Be Standard
Desktop 3D printers have evolved significantly in the 10+ years they’ve been on the market, but there are many more features they need to include.
Overcoming The 3D Printed Metal Reflection Barrier
3D printing of certain reflective metals is a difficult challenge for some processes.
Decreasing Birthrates and Population Leads to an Increase in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mindy Zhu look at the relationship between country demographics and additive manufacturing futures.
Custom Designed Toy Projects Play Nice With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing of toys has taken off during the pandemic.
Service Repair Truck Acute Shortage and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi envision a new application for 3D printing.
New DoD Inspector General Report and 3D Printing Cyber Vulnerability
With the recent hacks into our infrastructure cyber systems, and the hefty ransom paid to the nefarious hackers, cybersecurity has come to the forefront of the political debate.
How Important Is Reverse Engineering?
How complex is reverse engineering, and is it a major activity?
Prusa Reveals How They Sped Up MSLA 3D Printing
Prusa Research published a highly detailed piece explaining how they managed to dramatically speed up their latest resin 3D printer.
President Biden, Right to Repair, and 3D Printing
Competition. From natural selection to business, competition has always been a part of life.
Looking at Tecnica’s Unusual SLS Optical System
Tecnica provided an interesting explanation of a common issue in SLS 3D printers, and their unique solution.
Should 3D Print Services Acquire Unusual 3D Print Technologies?
I had a thought about the equipment being used by 3D print services.
Alternative Forms For Sustainability In 3D Printing
With the increasing emphasis on sustainability in industry, 3D printing may have to look towards unusual solutions.
Why Resin 3D Printing Is So Challenging
Resin 3D printing isn’t nearly as popular as FFF 3D printing even though it’s widely available. Why is that so?
Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else
I had a thought about the 3D printed weapons issue that just won’t go away.
Some SMEs Have Big Troubles Navigating The 3D Print World
The challenges facing SMEs as they enter the 3D printing world are deeper than I had imagined.
What Happens When People Make Their Own Spare Parts?
In the near future, there may be complications for companies as increasing numbers of home-built spare parts are produced.
Prusa MK4 Rumors Increasing?
Recently there seems to be an uptick in rumors of a possible Prusa MK4 desktop 3D printer.
What Is Achievable With FFF 3D Print Technology?
After seeing this incredible 3D print, you realize what is truly possible with FFF technology.
The Evolution Of Shapeways
Shapeways has been gradually transforming over the past few years.
A Reminder For 3D Printer Operators During Heat Waves
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, and that means one thing: Heat, and lots of it.
Future Meat Technologies Opens Massive Meat Production Facility
An Israeli cultured meat startup has opened a huge production facility to bring their edible products to market.
Is There A Case For A Switch To Daylight Resin?
Daylight resin is a rare sight in the world of 3D printing today, but could it become more popular?
Seven Real Applications For Full-Color 3D Printing
What do you really use full-color 3D printing for? I have some ideas.
Complementary 3D Printers Is The Only Way To Go
Do you have complementary 3D printers? Don’t know what that is? Read on!
The Fatal Flaw In Every 3D Print Process
There are more 3D printing processes available today than ever, but each has at least one major challenge.
Has Industry Finally Discovered 3D Printing?
I’m seeing evidence that 3D printing has truly taken hold in advanced manufacturing, at least in some industries.
The Women Of R&D Tax Savers Discuss Recent Trends In Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing
The women of R&D Tax Savers see 3D printing technologies and trends in their work almost every day.
The Ongoing Blurring Of 3D Print Services
A long-term trend has transformed today’s 3D print services business into something quite different.
Another Reason For 3D Systems’ Service Divestiture
I’ve been thinking about 3D Systems’ dramatic sale of their on demand parts business, and I believe there is another reason behind the deal.
New Generation Supply Chain Management and 3D Printing
3D printing technology is evolving so fast that university supply chain programs and manufacturing supply chain departments need to have regular 3D printing continuing education.
The Real Secret Behind Successful Powder 3D Printing
The key to powder 3D printing is not the binder or laser.
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing and Vertical Market Impacts
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine look at how wire arc additive manufacturing might affect several heavy industries.
Positive Demand Shock and 3D Printing
In March of 2020, the global economy experienced a negative demand shock.
How Do Companies Find 3D Printers?
It all started with a random call.
Indian Industrial Titans Clash and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at troubles at an Indian tech giants might affect use of 3D printing technology.
The Machinist Shortage: Meeting Demand with 3D Printing
There is currently an acute shortage of qualified machinists, which in our view is something the 3D printing industry should be concerned about.
U.S.’ Need For PPE Self-Sufficiency and 3D Printing
It is well recognized that the 3D printing industry has stepped up and made a major contribution in supplying large volumes of critical PPE equipment including masks, apparel, swabs, and parts for ventilators and respirators.
Oil Industry Business Diversification and 3D Printing
The major oil companies have been under siege recently from environmentalists, investment firms and the U.S. government.
Augmented Reality and 3D Printing Production Environments
The April 7th, 2021 edition of the Wall Street Journal contained an article indicating that augmented reality (AR) technology is now hitting its stride with a prediction of large commercial sales.
2021 Global Reputation Leaders And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider ten leading companies’ activities in 3D printing.
A Closer Look At Stratasys’ Polymer Manufacturing Strategy
This week, Stratasys doubled down on its additive manufacturing strategy for production.
Creativity In New 3D Printing Worlds
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider how 3D printing might help us build imaginative new worlds.
3D Printing And NFTs: Part 2, The Solution?
Could NFTs — Non Fungible Tokens — resolve key issues in 3D printing? How could this work?
3D Printing And NFTs: Part 1, The Problem
Could NFTs — Non Fungible Tokens — resolve key issues in 3D printing? What problems would they solve?
Wall-Mounted 3D Printers?
Wait, are wall-mounted 3D printers even possible?
Why Are 3D Print Services Expanding So Much Lately?
I’m reading yet another press release on 3D print service expansion and have some thoughts.
The Coming Parts Catastrophe In 3D Printing
There could be a great deal of unexpected problems in coming months for 3D printer manufacturers.
3D Printed Supply Chains Of The Future
I’m reading a fascinating piece on how supply chains are evolving towards a new world of 3D printing.
How To Make Anything With 3D Printing
You can’t use a 3D printer to print anything. You can make anything with a 3D printer.
Two Ways To Look At AM Adoption
Moving to additive manufacturing has been quite a challenge for many companies, but perhaps there’s another perspective.