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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
Understanding the Surge in Construction 3D Printing Companies
Each week I see a different construction 3D printing company in the news. What’s going on?
Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach
Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.
Hands on With Alpha3D’s AI 3D Model Generator
Alpha3D offers an AI-powered 3D model generator that works with text and images.
Sandia’s SWOMP Technology Paves the Way for Faster, Stronger Resin 3D Printing
Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new resin 3D printing process they call “SWOMP”.
Spare Parts 3D’s Theia: Transforming Technical Drawings into Digital Inventories
Spare Parts 3D has developed a unique system for generating 3D models from technical drawings.
GreenBoy3D’s Pellet Extruder: A Low-Cost Toolhead Aims to Transform FFF 3D Printing
A 3D print enthusiast is developing a low-cost pellet toolhead replacement for FFF 3D printers.
3D Printing Revenue Soars in 2023, Yet Company Valuations Dip
A recent industry analysis report shows high revenue growth in 3D printing; so why are company valuations down?
Sculpteo Introduces Sample Kits to Showcase 3D Printing and Finishing Options
Sculpteo announced the availability of “sample kits”, something more manufacturing services should do.
Athleisure Meets Innovation: Exploring the Fusion of 3D Printing and Fashion
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the athleisure and apparel industry stand to benefit from 3D printing.
MIT Analyzes AI’s Potential in Manufacturing Innovation
MIT has released a very interesting paper analyzing the potential of using AI to generate part designs for industry.
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 Released
OrcaSlicer 2.0.0 has been officially released.
Introducing CADScribe: A Text-to-3D Tool for Quick 3D Parts Modeling
I’m looking at a new free online tool called “CADScribe”, which can seemingly generate 3D models.
QuantumPrint: The AI-Powered 3D Printer That Says “No”
AI Robotics unveiled the QuantumPrint: a 3D printer that leverages advanced AI to automate nearly every aspect of the 3D printing workflow.
Verdant3D Sows Seeds of Innovation with Home-Grown Filaments
Garden enthusiasts and 3D printing aficionados, it’s time to get your green thumbs and filament spools ready for a new sustainable twist in 3D printing — home-grown 3D printer filaments!
ImagineCraft Unveils Unique VR 3D Printer
In an industry that’s always pushing the boundaries of 3D innovation, a new player has emerged to redefine what can be done with 3D printing: ImagineCraft.
Design of the Week: Skyward Spires
This week’s selection is “Skyward Spires,” which could become by far the world’s tallest 3D printed structure.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 31, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Leading Truck Makers Unite for Largest U.S. Commercial Vehicle EV Battery Plant
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi anticipate a surge in electric truck production and how additive manufacturing can assist design and test new fleets more cost-effectively.
Modix Unveils Everest: A New Peak in Large-Format 3D Printing Technology
There’s big news from Modix, and I mean “BIG”.
Stratasys Enhances Market Alignment with Launch of Industrial Customer Advisory Board
Stratasys has established a twelve-member customer advisory board.
BMW Offers a Closer Look at Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
First vehicle trials of WAAM parts expected to begin next year.
NVIDIA Advances 3D Model Generation with Fast, Detailed LATTE3D AI System
NVIDIA announced a new 3D generative AI system, LATTE3D.
Sprybuild Addresses Patent Concerns, Confirms Progress on Pioneering Resin 3D Printing Patents
I have a further update on the situation involving Sprybuild, a startup company offering a unique resin 3D printing system.
Bambu Lab’s Latest Firmware Upgrade for the A1 Mini 3D Printer Tackles Air Printing and More
Bambu Lab announced a firmware upgrade for their A1 Mini 3D printer that include several very advanced features.
Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi sit down with Arjun Chandar, founder and CEO of IndustrialML, to discuss his ventures in technology and research.
What You Should Pay for a 1kg Spool of 3D Printer Filament?
What should a spool of 3D printer filament cost? I took a look into this question.
What is the Current Tallest 3D Printed Structure?
There’s a bit of a competition going on for the tallest 3D printed structure.
Study Demonstrates Complete Natural Breakdown of Bio-Based Polymer
A study proves certain bio-based polymers can complete degrade in the natural environment.
Rebuilding Gaza: Harnessing 3D Printing for Infrastructure and Healthcare
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the importance of 3D printing technology for post-war reconstruction and how it can aid Gaza’s rebuilding efforts.
Bambu Lab Set to Roll Out A1 3D Printer Heatbed Replacement Kits
Things have been relatively quiet at Bambu Lab since the recall controversy, but an important update was just provided by the company.
The Strategic Value of Material Diversity in 3D Printing
There’s an increasing amount of cooperation between 3D printer manufacturers and chemical companies.
Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing
Leap71 has struck another very interesting strategic agreement to help develop a large-scale metal 3D printer for industry.
Battle of the 3D Printing Reward Programs
There seems to be a new area of competition between Bambu Lab and Prusa Research: reward programs.
Replique Launches Materials Hub for Simplified 3D Printing Material Selection
Replique announced public availability of their comprehensive Materials Hub.
Quantica’s NovoJet to Unlock New 3D Printing Applications with ALTANA
Quantica made a strategic announcement about future 3D printing materials.
Design of the Week: Abstract Hedge
This week’s selection is the Abstract Hedge wall sculpture by Darya Aulaska of Extrudix.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 24, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Thermwood’s Thirty-Two Concurrent 3D Printing Patents
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Thermwood’s impressive portfolio of patents.
Unpacking the Price Tag: Why Some 3D Printers Are More Expensive
I’m reading a thread on the cost of LulzBot 3D printers, and there are several interesting insights to be found.
Phrozen Arco 3D Printer Challenges Bambu Lab with Impressive Kickstarter Success
I’ve been very curious about the progress of the upcoming Phrozen Arco 3D printer.
Stratasys Makes a Strategic Move Towards Continuous Carbon Fiber Printing
What are the implications of Stratasys’ recent acquisition of Arevo’s technology?
GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment
Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.
Pre-Sliced Files for Resin 3D Printers: Convenience or Compromise?
Do pre-sliced 3D models make sense?
Metal 3D Printing Breakthrough: A Way to Eliminate Corrosion in Marine Parts
A breakthrough in corrosion prevention has been made by metal 3D printing researchers.
Ensuring Continuous 3D Printing: Divide By Zero Unveils Auto-Switchover Functionality
Divide By Zero Technologies has introduced an “auto-switchover” technology in their latest 3D printer, apparently the world’s first.
Suffolk Technologies and Innovation in the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the construction industry is about to be disrupted.
Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Breakthrough with All-Wood Material
Researchers have made a 3D printing material that is entirely made from recycled wood, but there are some significant issues.
Sustainability Meets High Performance: Velo3D’s New Certified Metal Powder
Velo3D announced a new metal 3D print material, but there’s more to the story.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.
ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.
Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing
Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.
VoxelMatters Report Highlights Surging Use of Supermaterials in Additive Manufacturing
VoxelMatters is about to release a new research report on composite material use in additive manufacturing.
Flovv-e Combines 3D Printing and Injection Molding for Polyurethane Production
I’m looking at a new manufacturing process called “RIM” that makes use of 3D printing.
AMPOWER Updates Comprehensive Technology Map Showing Diversification In Metal 3D Printing
AMPOWER has issued a new version of their famous metal 3D print technology vendor chart.
Roboze Increases Customer Engagement with New Milan Office
Roboze has opened a new office.
Design of the Week: Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card
This week’s selection is the Tiny A1 Mini and AMS Lite Kit Card by MakerWorld contributor jaayjeee.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology
Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.
AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing
AM Technologies announced a desktop vapor smoothing unit.
Fluent Metal Unveils Scalable, Sustainable Liquid Metal 3D Printing Process
There’s a new metal 3D printing process coming from Fluent Metal.
Master Resin 3D Printing with J3D-Tech’s Comprehensive Guide: A Must-Read for Operators
Resin 3D printing can initially be quite challenging, but there’s a resource that can help.
Firestorm Develops Mobile 3D Printing Factory for Drone Production
A startup company is developing a mobile drone 3D printing factory.
ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software
ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock’s recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
MorphoScope’s Extensive Digital Library of 3D Natural History Models
Researchers have published an immense online library of natural history 3D models for download.
Leap71 Lands Milestone Aerospace Deal to Elevate Computational Engineering
Leap71 has secured a major deal to provide their computational engineering services to the aerospace industry.
Stratasys To Test Materials on the Lunar Surface in 2025
Stratasys announced a deal to send their 3D prints to the lunar surface.
From Blueprint to Build: QXO’s Visionary Approach with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Brad Jacobs’ new venture and how 3D printing can be used in the modernization of the construction supply sector.
Introducing RepRapMicron: The Open Source 3D Printer Targeting Sub-Micron Precision
RepRap is developing a new 3D printer concept: RepRapMicron.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute
Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.
The LulzBot Print Farm: A Turnkey Solution for High-Volume 3D Printing
FAME 3D has introduced a 3D printing factory array system, called “LulzBot Print Farm”.
Polystruder Unveils GR PRO: AI-Powered Plastic Shredding
I’m looking at a pair of new plastic shredders from Polystruder.
Overcoming the Challenges: The Road Ahead for 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has looked different in recent years due to demands for sustainability and innovation. 3D printing has been a catalyst for this change in construction, but it is relatively still in its infancy.
Design of the Week: Calilantern
This week’s selection is the Calilantern by Vector 3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 10, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ancient Glassmaking Artform Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Finnish artist Sini Majuri’s seamless blend of traditional glassblowing with modern techniques.
Printing a Future of Inclusion: How Wi3DP’s Manifesto is Reshaping Additive Manufacturing
In the ever-evolving world of 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM), a dynamic movement is growing, and it’s not just about the latest technology or groundbreaking material.
Microplastics Detected in Human Placentas: Sustainable 3D Printing Materials Required
The microplastics problem is far worse than anyone suspected.
Exploring the FX10: Markforged’s Latest Advanced 3D Printer
We had a look at Markforged’s latest 3D printer, the FX10.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 3
Our test of the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 2
Our test of the new Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands on with the Kingroon KP3S Pro V2, Part 1
We’ve been testing the new high speed 3D printer from Kingroon, the KP3S Pro V2.
Examining RIC Technology’s 3D Printing Innovations in Construction
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee speak with RIC Technology founder Ziyou Xu about the company’s latest developments in construction 3D printing.
3D-Fuel Joins Nexa3D Family in Strategic Acquisition
Consolidation continues in the 3D printing industry with an announcement from 3D-Fuel.
Axtra3D Welcomes Industry Veteran Rajeev Kulkarni as Chief Strategy Officer from 3D Systems
There’s big news from Axtra3D: their new Chief Strategy Officer comes to the role from 3D Systems.
Innovative 3D Scanner Startup Scoobe3D Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Fierce Market Competition
3D scanner manufacturer Scoobe3D has apparently declared bankruptcy.
3D Printing for Quality Assurance: A Closer Look at Aerospace Component Inspection Protocols
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. examine how 3D printing can be leveraged to address some of the recent challenges in aerospace component production.
VoxelMatters Reveals Top Ten Polymer 3D Printing Companies Dominating the Market
Our friends at VoxelMatters have issued a new report on polymer 3D printer companies, and it answers several interesting questions.
Create Unique 3D Print Textures with Ember Prototypes’ Customized Print Plates
Ember Prototypes has launched a customized 3D printer plate service.
Create it REAL and LCS Partner to Produce 3D Printed Wheelchair Seating
Create it REAL announced an interesting arrangement for a new kind of 3D print application: wheelchair seating.