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New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon
There’s been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.
One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities
Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.
Design of the Week: Life Size Triceratops Skull
This week’s selection is the massive Triceratops Skull by Prusa Research.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 14, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing’s Future: Insights from the Adobe-Figma Deal
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the impact of the failed Adobe-Figma acquisition on 3D printing innovation.
Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles
As usual, my recent conversation with Xact Metal revealed some interesting insights into the metal 3D printing industry.
4D Printing: Researchers Unlock Potential with Cost-Efficient Shape Memory Resins
Researchers have developed an effective way to 3D print shape memory objects.
RIC Technology: Bridging East and West in the Construction 3D Printing Market
There are now multiple construction 3D printer manufacturers on the planet, and one of them is RIC Technology.
How To Respool 3D Printer Filament
Do you know how to easily re-spool 3D printer filament?
Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing: Velo3D Highlights Crucial Security Statistics
Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.
Sinterjet’s P45: Innovative Technology for Precious Metal 3D Printing
Sinterjet has developed a precious metal 3D printer.
How 3D Printing is Flourishing in America’s Emerging Economic Hubs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi emphasize 3D printing in four powerhouse cities.
Community-Developed X1Plus Firmware Sparks Debate in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Community
Controversy erupts over community-built replacement firmware for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Formlabs Unveils Resin Pumping Accessory for Enhanced Large-Scale 3D Printing
Interesting news from Formlabs yesterday: they’ve introduced a resin pumping accessory for large prints.
Innovative NeuBeam Process Fuels Wayland Additive’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing
Wayland Additive has been busy expanding their operations.
3D Printing Promises Personalized Prosthetic Devices in Remote Areas
According to research at Loughborough University, led by Dr. Simin Li, the novel digital workflow significantly increases accessibility and production speed.
Innovative 3D Printing Solutions Addressing Counterfeit Parts Crisis in Aircraft MRO
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry.
Shifting Gears in 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Predictions for 2024
Many have asked, so here’s my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.
Mingda Showcasing Large-Scale Industrial 3D Printers
Could Mingda be making a switch towards larger, professional 3D printers?
New Studies Linking Microplastics in Plants May Trigger Shift in 3D Printing Materials
There’s more evidence of microplastics causing negative effects, which will eventually affect 3D printing.
Transforming Metal Scrap into Valuable Resources: 6K Additive’s Strategic AM Advantage
6K Additive is set for expansion.
Replique Enhances Additive Manufacturing with Innovative Materials Database for Engineers
I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.
NASA Innovates with 3D Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
NASA announced they’ve 3D printed a very different type of rocket engine.
Design of the Week: Hìtëkw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket
This week’s selection is Hìtëkw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket by All Design Lab and Protolabs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Intersection of Pharmaceuticals and 3D Printing: Innovations in Weight Loss Medications and Medical Devices
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the role of 3D printing in the context of weight loss medications.
Nine Advanced 3D Printer Features You Need To Understand
The latest 3D printers offer a slew of new features, but which ones are important?
The Costly Cycle of Elastomeric Spare Parts: How Digital Inventories Offer a Sustainable Alternative
There’s an elastomeric twist to the digital inventory concept I hadn’t heard previously.
AM-FLOW’s Conveyor System Simplifies 3D Printed Part Sorting
AM-FLOW has an interesting concept for handling completed 3D prints that beats the robots.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test out the brand new Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer, and it’s quite a machine.
Navigating Shifts: Consumer Discretionary Spending and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss recent trends in consumer discretionary spending and how 3D printing can play a role.
Eight Hopes for Desktop 3D Printing in 2024
It’s 2024, and many people are making predictions.
From High Hopes to Harsh Realities: The Struggle of 3D Printing Companies in Attracting Investment
I’m reading an interesting post by 3D Alliances about the hope for 3D print company stocks in 2024.
Exploring CEAD’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Printing
I had an interesting visit with CEAD to learn about their massive robotic 3D printing system.
How 3D Printing Companies Can Confront and Overcome Poly Risks
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine what Poly Risks mean for the 3D printing industry.
Fabbaloo Launches 2024 Annual Reader Survey
Fabbaloo has launched our annual reader survey for 2024, and there is an incredible prize available for participation.
Jellypipe Unveils AI Assistant for 3D Printing: Optimizing Material Selection and Pricing with GPT-4
We caught up with Jellypipe, and learned they are doing some interesting things with AI.
Reducing Animal Testing in Pharma: Edinburgh’s 3D Printed Organ Chips Offer New Solutions
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a 3D printed “body on chip”.
Design of the Week: 2024 Shutter Shades
This week’s selection is the 2024 Shutter Shades by Printables contributor Teque5.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 31, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How ULA’s Sale Could Change Aerospace Manufacturing
Preeti Sulibhavi and Charles Goulding look at the 3D print possibilities that may open up should United Launch Alliance (ULA) be sold.
The Truth Behind ‘High Speed’ 3D Printing: A Call for Standardized Specifications
In the confusing world of high speed desktop 3D printing, which companies present the proper specifications?
Two Trees Unveils SK1: A New High-Speed CoreXY 3D Printer with Powered Bed
Two Trees showed us their latest desktop 3D printer, the high speed SK1, and it has a very unusual feature.
AI Build’s Natural Language Processing in 3D Printing Software
We had a chat with AI Build, and learned the latest from the additive manufacturing software company.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer concludes with results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at setup, operations and software.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three.
Real-Time Material Temperature Monitoring, The Next Frontier in 3D Printing:?
I’ve been thinking about a possible innovation for desktop 3D printers that might change print quality and material management forever.
Tutolino Equips European Schools with Enhanced 3D Printers
We took a look at a new educational 3D printer from the Tutolino Educational Network.
KKR Fuels the Future: Precipart’s Journey from Precision Machining to 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss KKR’s strategic investment in Precipart and how it signifies a transformative shift for the company.
The 3MF Conundrum: How Current Software Falls Short in 3D Print File Compatibility
I think there could be a problem with 3MF, or at least how software makes use of it.
Nano Dimension Revives Acquisition Efforts with New Cash Bid for Stratasys
Nano Dimension suddenly announced a new bid to take over Stratasys, re-igniting the takeover wars we thought were concluded.
Design of the Week: Geared Christmas Tree Spiral
This week’s selection is the Geared Christmas Tree Spiral by Cults contributor ENJOYREVIT.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Paws and Printers: The 3D Revolution in Pet Care, “Swag” and Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can be used for pets and pet products.
From Diagnosis to Solution: The Basic Process for Fixing a Broken Machine
If you have a 3D printer, you will know that it does break from time to time. But how should you go about fixing it?
Hammer Pro40: Incus’ Cleaner, Safer Metal 3D Printing Technology
We had a close look at Incus’ new metal 3D printer, the Hammer Pro40.
SMERF’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Real-Time Visualization
You probably don’t need SMERF for 3D printing, but I believe you will find it interesting.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 3
Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 2
Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 1
We tested the very unusual Drywise in-line filament dryer.
COP28: HVAC Industry Turns to 3D Printing for Sustainable Solutions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the recent COP28 climate conference and how the HVAC industry can help reach energy efficiency goals with 3D printing.
Forecasting the Future: Are 3D Printing Companies Really Facing Decline or Poised for Growth?
I’m reading a financial forecast for 3D printing and it doesn’t seem to match the current state of the industry.
LulzBot Slicing Software Revamp: From Legacy Challenges to Modern Solutions
I had an interesting conversation yesterday with the folks behind LulzBot regarding their software updates.
Trinckle: Simplified 3D Tooling Design Software for Non-CAD Users
Trinckle continues to innovate with a new version of their tool-making software.
Mighty Buildings’ International 3D Printing Construction Panel Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Mighty Buildings’ innovative approach to factory-built panels amid slow adoption of new technologies in the construction industry.
Mighty Buildings Takes On Climate-Resistant, Low-Cost Housing Project in Bay Point
Mighty Buildings announced a large project to 3D print a series of climate-resistant low cost homes.
Unlocking Material Mysteries: Slant 3D’s Ambitious Testing Lab on Kickstarter
Slant 3D has launched an unusual Kickstarter campaign.
Industry Disruption: Velo3D’s Strategic Shift Suggests Possible Mergers in 3D Printing Sector
Huge news from Velo3D: They are changing their leadership.
Book of the Week: The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen
This week’s selection is “The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen” by Naomi Wu.
LulzBot Unveils TAZ Pro Long Bed 3D Printer: Enhanced Build Volume with Extended Y-axis
There’s a new LulzBot: the TAZ Pro Long Bed.
A Look at the Unusual Features of Raise3D’s RMF500 3D Printer
We had a look at Raise3D’s RMF500 3D printer.
Innovative Hybrid 3D Printing Technique by Intamsys, and a New Oven
Intamsys has a new post processing oven, and a very unique application for high temperature materials.
Design of the Week: Floating Buoy Keychain
This week’s selection is the Floating Buoy Keychain by MakerWorld contributor spookycromch.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 17, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Top 3D Printing Developments of 2023
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reflect on some noteworthy 3D printing developments that were covered in 2023.
Are 3D Print Companies Really Dying?
I’m reading an extremely interesting and critical post about the 3D printing industry by Alex Huckstepp.
Printables by Prusa Introduces Online Store for Individual 3D Model Sales
In a somewhat surprising announcement, Prusa Research launched an online store capability in Printables.
Kraus Maffei Diversifies into 3D Printing with Two Industrial 3D Printers
We spoke with a company new to the 3D print space, Kraus Maffei.
Bambu Lab Unveils A1 Desktop 3D Printer: A Larger Counterpart to the A1 mini
Bambu Lab officially announced a new desktop 3D printer, the A1.
Orion AM Enhances 3D Printing with Infrared Radiation for Superior Part Quality
We were able to see one of Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printers in action.
AMF News: Free Converter Tool Launched for Enhanced 3D Printing File Format
There’s been a development regarding the official AMF file format.
Lean Robotics: Paving the Way for More Efficient Robot Deployment in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on lean robotics, where 3D printing can take a lead role.
Additive Manufacturing’s Potential and Limitations: Insights from Extol’s Kyle Harvey
I’m reading an interesting LinkedIn post by Kyle Harvey about additive manufacturing crossing the chasm.
Jabil’s PK 5000: A Cost-Effective, Chemically Resistant 3D Printing Material
I had a chat with Jabil about their PK 5000 material.
Boosting Construction 3D Printing: The Impact of Graphene Oxide
Some intriguing research might enable far stronger construction 3D printing materials.
Rising Demand for 3D Printed Disaster Kits
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss some of the important emergency and survival items that can be 3D printed and prepared before disaster strikes.
Desktop Filament Machines: How Quality Challenges Are Finally Being Overcome
I had a thought about the future of self-made 3D printer filaments.
Understanding the Market Segments of 3D Printers
There are multiple market segments in the 3D printer world, in which one do you belong?
eSun’s Commitment to High-Speed Filament Development
I spoke with eSun about high speed filaments.
Adapting to Disruption: How Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Can Compete With Bambu Lab
What must desktop 3D printer manufacturers do to keep up with their competitors?
Spherene’s Adaptive Density Minimal Surfaces Technology
Spherene offers advanced software that can quickly generate highly complex 3D models.