Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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3D Printing Watertight Closeable Models
Charles R. Goulding and Matt Selman consider the benefits of using 3D print technology to produce watertight cases for underwater devices.
Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell
At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they don’t even sell.
Rapidia’s Bump in the Road
Rapidia has had some challenges recently, but it seems they are overcoming them.
Affordable Metal 3D Printing From SinterJet
Sinterjet launched a new and inexpensive metal 3D printing system, the M60.
EOS Launches European Partner Network
The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production
What’s In The PARTBOX?
A new company has developed a 3D print system entirely around the concept of digital inventory.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
More On Multimaterial Powder Depostion Methods
Our post describing a new approach for multimaterial powder recoating generated some discussion.
Reshoring Big Pharma and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential of 3D printing to aid the process of reshoring the pharma industry.
The SYGLASS2 Glass 3D Printer Can Do Something Amazing
After looking at the SYGLASS2 3D printer from Sygnis, I am astonished at what it can 3D print: kilometers of optical fiber.
The SEAMHex 3D Printer Overcomes Pellet Problems
We had a look at the very unusual METROM SEAMHex 3D printer.
Surprising Findings in Essentium’s Annual AM Survey
Essentium released the 2022 edition of their annual additive manufacturing survey.
The Use of Additive Manufacturing in Space: an AM Coalition Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review a webinar focusing on use of additive manufacturing in space applications.
New Method For Powder-Based Multi-Material 3D Printing Developed
One of the most interesting technologies we observed at Formnext 2022 was a new way to 3D print multiple materials in powder.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 22, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
The Revival of Nuclear Reactors and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at the increasing use of metal 3D printing in the nuclear industry.
There’s An Even Bigger NXG XII
SLM Solutions announced the NXG XII 600E, an even bigger version of the company’s massive metal 3D printer.
Another Way To Integrate NFTs with 3D Printing
A newly announced partnership shows how NFTs could be used with 3D print technology.
ICON Begins Massive 3D Printed Construction Project
ICON announced their massive 3D printed construction project to build 100 homes is now underway.
Design of the Week: Adjustable Tablet Stand
This week’s selection is the Adjustable Tablet Stand by James C Gullberg.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 20, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The HVAC Winter Project and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest use of 3D printing in the HVAC industry could increase.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
Phrozen Announces “Light Putty”
Phrozen announced a unique product for resin 3D printing: light curing putty.
Hyperganic’s New Simulation Tech
Hyperganic announced a new and very speedy 3D simulation technology.
Siemens and BASF Create a Concept RV for Hymer
Hymer uses the Siemens Xcelerator software portfolio and BASF new materials to reimagine motor homes.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews, 2022 Edition
An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.
Lynxter’s Silicone 3D Printer Has an Important Surprise
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer dedicated to silicone material.
Sigma Additive Solutions Has Been Busy
There has been two interesting announcements from Sigma Additive Solutions.
Miso Food Robots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the tasty future of fast food, courtesy of 3D print technology.
Two New Innovations From Meltio
Meltio has introduced two new innovations: “Horizon” slicing software and a laser calibration system.
Create it REAL Releases Standalone Slicing Software Tool
Create it REAL seems to have switched strategies with their slicing software tool.
Another 3D Company Announces a Sustainability Initiative
It’s gradually becoming the norm to have a sustainability program if you’re in the AM space.
Shifting from Plumbing to Semiconductors with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a surprising shift in the plumbing industry.
Xioneer’s Affordable Dyeing Station
Xioneer announced a new dyeing system, The Vortex EZ.
Markforged Links Slicing and Simulation
Markforged announced a very useful new feature for their Eiger software platform.
Largix’s Unusual 3D Printing Process
An Israeli company uses an unusual 3D printing process to make large-scale objects.
Hands on with the Luma NeRF 3D Scanner App
I’ve been testing the Luma 3D scanning app, which uses the new NeRF method, and it’s amazing.
CASTOR Now Measures 3D Printed Part Carbon Emissions
CASTOR announced a unique environmental feature in their powerful part analysis tool.
3DQue Announces AutoFarm3D
3DQue announced their flagship software product, AutoFarm3D.
Design of the Week: Dreams of Earth/Concrete
This week’s selection is “Dreams of Earth/Concrete” by architectural designer Dinorah Martinez Schulte.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 13, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Canva
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at how Canva could relate to 3D printing.
See You At Formnext 2022!
This coming week our team will be at Formnext 2022 in Frankfurt, Germany once again.
3DOS Could Be A Very Big Deal
A new venture called 3DOS looks to become the next big manufacturing network.
AON3D’s New M2+ High Temperature 3D Printer
AON3D has a new M2+ 3D printer.
Polygonica 3.2 Fills Critical 3D Printing Need by Accounting for Distortion
MachineWorks mesh management SDK gets a serious update.
Watch Out, NeRF is Coming to a 3D Scanner Near You
There’s an entirely new way to 3D scan objects, and it’s going to change everything.
Raise3D Announces Incredible Hyper Speed Upgrade Kit
Raise3D announced an upgrade kit for their Pro3 series that dramatically increases print speed.
Axtra3D’s X1 Series 3D Printers Launch
Axtra3D announced their new X1 series of 3D printers that use the company’s highly unusual HPS 3D printing process.
HP/Schneider/GKN Partnership and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a partnership between AM and industry.
Creality Announces Ender-5 S1 Desktop 3D Printer
Creality announced a significant upgrade to their Ender series, with the new Ender-5 S1 3D printer.
Lithoz Demonstrates The Need For Multiple Machine Styles
One 3D printer does not fill all application needs, and that’s demonstrated by Lithoz’s product set.
Tata Group and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Tata Group’s use of 3D printing technologies.
Hands on with Scanamaze
I tested Scanamaze, a new handheld 3D scanning app.
miniFactory Announces Ultra 2 High Temperature Production 3D Printer
BMF Announces High Throughput Micro-Precision 3D Printer
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) announced a new 3D printer, the microArch S350.
AirLogic: 3D Printed Pneumatic Computation
AirLogic is a project to 3D print circuits. Not electronic circuits, but pneumatic circuits.
MakePrintable Shuts Down!
An unexpected announcement from MakePrintable indicates the service is shutting down.
EPlus3D Announces Massive Metal 3D Printer
EPLUS 3D announced the availability of a massive metal 3D printer, the EP-M1250.
Design of the Week: Nose Box
This week’s selection is the amusing “Nose Box” by DaveMakesStuff.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 6, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Use of 3D Printing for Repair: an AM Coalition Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in use of 3D print technology for repair activities.
How To Supercharge Your Prusa MINI 3D Printer
A new Kickstarter project hopes to make Prusa MINI 3D printers a great deal better.
Connecting Additive Manufacturing to Scale on the Factory Floor
Global manufacturing has reached an inflection point.
Sigma-Aldrich, Millapore, Merck KGaA and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications to 3D printing after a recent corporate merger.
Why Did Stratasys Invest in a Healthcare Solutions Provider?
Stratasys announced a major investment of US$10M in Axial3D, but why?
Salt is the Key To Biodegradable 3D Prints
Researchers have found a method to enable 3D printing of biodegradable polymer objects.
Software Now Drives Many 3D Printing Improvements
Software has become increasingly important in 3D printing in multiple dimensions.
How 3D Printing is Changing the Jewelry Industry Around the Globe
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at the various ways 3D printing technology is being used to produce jewelry.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 2, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past couple of weeks.
Voxelab Announces High-Speed, High-Temperature Desktop 3D Printer
Voxelab announced the Aquila D1, a much more powerful FFF desktop 3D printer.
6K’s Expansion and Global Implications
6K Additive announced a massive expansion of their metal powder production capacity.
The Jute Comeback and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi learn that jute is a 3D printable material.
Authentise Announces IFTTT-like Guidelines Technology
Authentise announced a new feature for their MES system called “Guidelines”.
SPEE3D Announces “XSPEE3D”
SPEE3D announced a new mobile metal additive manufacturing platform, XSPEE3D.
What is an R_E_R_F File?
Do you know what an R_E_R_F file is used for in 3D printing?
Anisoprint Sets Up 3D Print Centre at Jacobs University
Anisoprint has set up an unusual 3D print research centre at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany.
The US Railway Labor Deal and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing use of 3D printing in transportation industries.
Design of the Week: Halloween Pumpkins
This week’s selection are the Halloween Pumpkins by Thingiverse contributor Javier Muñoz.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 30, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Myopic Population and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the battle against myopia.
FInally, 3D Printed Mosquito Repellent
Scientists have developed a method of using 3D printing to deliver powerful mosquito repellent.
The AMbigram
The world’s largest ever 3D printed exhibition booth is set for display at Formnext, and it’s called “The AMbigram”.
Yet Another Advantage for Low Volume Manufacturing with 3D Printing
I’ve learned of another advantage to manufacturing using 3D printing that I hadn’t considered.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
Question of the Week: Large Format 3D Printing Options
This week’s question is all about large-format 3D printing.
There’s a Growing Focus on Post Processing
Post processing was for a long time the forgotten step in 3D printing. Now, that’s changing.
Intelligent Depowdering Is Here
I’m looking at a new solution from Solukon that can automatically depowder 3D prints.
Biden’s Biotech Executive Order and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of new legislation in the US.
Formlabs Announces Finishing Tools Kit
Formlabs announced a set of finishing tools that could be very useful for anyone 3D printing.
Raise3D Goes Green
Raise3D announced a comprehensive “Green” project to reduce the company’s ecological footprint.
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.