Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi In April 2023, Kaiser Permanente announced that it would be acquiring Geisinger Health, a 10-hospital system in Pennsylvania, in a strategy to acquire the first of several nonprofit, community-based health systems. This new system would give rise to the entity, Risant Health, which would operate separately and distinctly from… Continue reading Exploring the Potential of 3D Printing in Kaiser Permanente’s New Venture, Risant Health
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HP’s Application-Focused Strategy Succeeds with New Industrial Client
HP expands their unusual packaging solution with a new client.
3D Printing Meets Sustainability: The Promise of Truly Recyclable Material
New research could result in a 3D print material that is truly recyclable.
The Acquisition Dance: Nano Dimension and 3D Systems Raise Offers For Stratasys
On Monday I had the naive thought that the Nano Dimension / Stratasys saga would be over. I was wrong.
The Role of 3D Printing in Tackling Labor Shortages in the Defense Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increased use of 3D printing in defense applications.
Understanding the Microplastic Challenge in Desktop 3D Printing
There’s a bit more to think about when considering microplastics generated by 3D printing.
Canada’s Major Crackdown on 3D Printed Weapons: What You Need to Know
Last week Canada cracked down on dozens of people producing 3D printed weapons.
Streamline Your Post-Processing Workflow with AM Solutions’ Automated S2 Technology
If you think cleaning and smoothing 3D prints is easy, think again, and take a look at AM Solutions’ technology.
Decisive Day for 3D Printing Giants: Nano Dimension’s Takeover Fate Hangs in the Balance
Today is the day the outcome of the Nano Dimension takeover bid should be resolved.
From Concorde to Hypersonic: How AM Helps Change Our Future
Velo3D published a video that exemplifies the ways 3D printing is changing the world.
The Rise of Lithoz: Innovative Ceramic 3D Printing
Lithoz seems to be on a roll, expanding in several directions.
Design of the Week: Print-in-Place Vise Grips
This week’s selection are the 3D printed Vise Grips by Adam Cook.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 25, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.
New Metal 3D Printing Technique: Strengthening Parts with a Bimetallic Radial Approach
New research has developed an unusual and inexpensive way to dramatically strengthen metal 3D prints using a bimetallic radial approach.
Exploring BigRep’s Large Format Fleet Management Solutions
I learned about BigRep’s fleet management solution.
Dentsply Sirona: Innovating Dental Solutions with Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe the depth of potential in dental 3D printing.
Optimize Your Prints: Introducing Organic Supports in PrusaSlicer 2.6
PrusaSlicer 2.6 has been released, and it includes quite a number of very useful new features.
Behind the Scenes: The Surprising Merger Talks Between 3D Systems and Stratasys
We’ve learned quite a bit more about the “surprise” offer from 3D Systems to merge with Stratasys.
Palette and Beyond: Mosaic Manufacturing’s Vision for the Future
Mosaic Manufacturing seems to be executing to plan.
Will Artificial Intelligence Crowd Out 3D Printing Innovation?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether 3D print technology investment and innovation could be affected by interest in AI tech.
Balancing Open Source and Commercial Interests: Prusa Research’s Licensing Dilemma
I finally got around to reading a post by Prusa Research about open source licensing, and have some thoughts.
3D Systems’ Partnership in Japan Reveals the Impact of Acquisitions
3D Systems announced a partnership in Japan that reveals a side effect of corporate acquisitions.
Enhancing Customer Experience: Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnerships and Innovations
If you need an update on Xact Metal’s progress, we have one.
Atmus Filtration Technologies: Embracing 3D Printing for First-Fit Growth
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the potential for 3D printing in filtration technology.
Choosing the Perfect Colors for Your 3D Prints: Introducing FilamentColors.xyz
A new service hopes to help you select 3D print colors.
Reddit Controversy: 3D Print Communities Seek New Homes
3D print communities are migrating due to the Reddit controversy.
Exploring Digital Metal’s Acquisition by Markforged: A Surprising Twist
We had an interesting discussion with Markforged about their recent acquisition, Digital Metal.
Introducing Polystruder: Recycling Waste Prints into Quality Filament
Polystruder adds to their suite of filament production equipment.
Essentium Launches EPOD: A Polymer-to-Part 3D Print Service
Essentium’s in-house 3D print service is up and running.
Labor Force Challenges in Construction: KPMG Survey Reveals AM as a Solution
I’m reading an interesting report from KPMG that ends up discussing additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: 3D Printable Pirate Ship
This week’s selection is the Fully 3D Printable Pirate Ship by Conner Sinewe.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 18, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Meets the Ford Bronco: Custom Accessories for Adventurous Owners
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can impact the consumer side of the automotive business.
Enhancing 3D Print Flow Rates: Meet the Mosquito Prime by Slice Engineering
Slice Engineering has released a powerful new professional-grade hot end, the Mosquito Prime.
Are High Speed 3D Printers the Future of Desktop Printing? A Market Analysis
Where are all the high speed 3D printers?
Unveiling the EVO: Creative 3D’s Revolutionary High-Speed 3D Printer
We had a chat with Creative 3D to learn about their latest professional 3D printer, the EVO.
Snapmaker Introduces New Products and Enhancements
Snapmaker announced a series of new products and hardware.
IKEA’s Big Bet: Opening New US Stores to Meet Growing Demand
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider IKEA’s expansion plans as a way to increase their use of 3D printing.
Co Print’s Chromapad: High Speed Multicolor 3D Printing
We had a chat with the folks from Co Print to find out the latest on their interesting 3D printer accessories. Co Print is an Istanbul-based company that’s been around for a few years. Their most notable product has been the Co Print Multi-Filament 3D printing module, a device that is able to switch filaments… Continue reading Co Print’s Chromapad: High Speed Multicolor 3D Printing
Unmasking Nano Dimension’s Latest Press Release: The Push to Acquire Stratasys
Nano Dimension issued an extraordinarily aggressive press release regarding their latest proposal to take over Stratasys.
SUN METALON’s Innovative Metal 3D Printing Process Attracts $2M Investment and Toyota Collaboration
SUN METALON announced new funding and a new partnership.
How 3D Printing Adds a New Dimension to Men’s Sheds
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growing usage of 3D printing at Men’s Sheds.
Pantheon HS3 High Speed Printing Update: New Features, New Lower Price
Pantheon has been making big strides forward with their incredible high-speed carbon fiber 3D printer, the HS3.
Custom-Fit Healing: Advancements in Wound Dressings through 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a new way to use 3D printing for wound dressings.
Streamlining Medical Implant Development: New Alliance Revolutionizes 3D Printing
A new alliance of providers could provide an easier way to develop and produce 3D printed medical implants.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
Modix’s Intriguing Strategy: Connecting with 3D Printer Buyers Through Customization
Modix has developed an intriguing strategy to connect with 3D printer buyers.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
Design of the Week: Divje Babe Bone Flute
This week’s selection is the detailed reconstruction of the Divje Babe Bone Flute by Matt Gilbert.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 11, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Streamlining Manufacturing with Cobots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest 3D printing could greatly aid the progress of cobots.
Resin 3D Printing Hack: How to Recycle Dirty IPA
There is an incredibly simple way to recycle dirty IPA from resin 3D printing.
Prusa Research Issues First Sustainability Report
Prusa Research has issued its first ever sustainability report.
International Plastics Conference: How a Global Treaty Could Impact 3D Printing
There may be significant changes in the way polymers are made and used in future 3D printing systems.
Zortrax’s ESA Project: Exploring the Power of 4D Printing
Zortrax recently completed a project for ESA that involved significant use of 4D printing.
Pickleball Goes High-Tech: 3D Printing Takes the Sport to New Heights
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see a future for 3D printing in the growing sport of Pickleball.
The Future of 3D Design: Exploring an AI-Driven Workflow for Physical Product Creation
A Reddit contributor described an astonishing 3D print workflow that just might become a normal approach in the future.
From Polymer to Metal: Aniwaa’s Chart Reveals the Diverse World of 3D Printing
Aniwaa has produced a massively comprehensive chart of known 3D print processes and providers.
UltiMaker Software Integration: Unraveling the Future of their Combined Environments
I’ve been wondering how UltiMaker will tie together their software environments, which could be quite interesting.
Fortify Raises $12.5 million in Funding
From investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and RTX Ventures.
The Rise of 3D Printing in Dental Practices: Enhancing Efficiency and Lowering Costs
Charles R. Goulding & Melanie McIntyre look at the increasing use of 3D printing in the dental industry.
Introducing PrintStation MK2: A Safer Approach to Resin 3D Printing
A new furniture option is set to shake up the resin 3D printer world.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call “3DGPT”, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
Efficiency Revolution: HP’s Proposed Robotic Assist Solution for MJF Production
HP seems to be developing a robotic assist solution for their MJF 3D printing systems.
Precise Drug Dosage Control: The Power of 3D Printed Pill Geometries
Researchers develop a novel approach to control drug release through complex 3D printed geometry.
Titanium Alloy Breakthrough: Making New Alloys with Additive Manufacturing
There’s a new titanium coming for additive manufacturing, and maybe much more.
Eliminating Ringing in 3D Prints: Ulendo’s Innovative Software Solution
We had a chat with the nice folks from Ulendo.
Design of the Week: Pool Noodle Sword Handle
This week’s selection is the Pool Noodle Sword Handle by Martin Kozak.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 4, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How 3D Printing and Extended Reality are Changing The Face of Education
The education industry has experienced remarkable transformations in recent years, driven by the relentless advancement of technology.
The Battle for Stratasys: 3D Systems Proposes Acquisition Amidst Merger Talks
As if the Stratasys takeover situation wasn’t already complex, another player has entered the game: 3D Systems.
Marketiger: The Unconventional Path to Success in Full Color 3D Printing Services
Marketiger is an Eindhoven-based 3D print service that’s taking an unusual path to generate business.
Meet the High Flow Revo Hot End: E3D’s Solution for Faster, More Reliable 3D Printing
E3D finally released their high-flow Revo hot end the other week, and it should make life easier for certain types of 3D printers.
Strategizing 3D Printing Event ROI: AM Marketing Budgets and Exhibits
Strategies for when, where, and how to exhibit 3D printing for manufacturers.
Questions About NIR Multi-Material Resin 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an unusual approach for enabling multi-material resin 3D printing.
Stratasys and Desktop Metal’s Defense Strategy Against Nano Dimension’s Takeover Bids
There have been a series of important developments in the ongoing Stratasys – Nano Dimension battle.
polySpectra’s Unique 3D Printer Resin Chemistry
Polyspectra offers a unique 3D printer resin chemistry, unlike anything else we’ve seen.
Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem
We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, concludes with a look at software print results, and final thoughts.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 1
We were able to test the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2.
3D Printing’s Impact on the Induction Ovens Market
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala consider how 3D printing could be applied to the induction cooking market.
The Rise of Memberships: Monetizing 3D Model Repositories for the Future
3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.
Prusa Research Unveils MK4 Input Shaping Firmware
Prusa Research has released their first input shaping firmware.
Impossible Objects’ Ambitious Plans
We spoke with the leaders of Impossible Objects and learned that they have big plans for the future.
ADAXIS: Transforming Standard Industrial Robots into 3D Printers
ADAXIS is going to make every robot a 3D printer.
Shapeways Debuts New Facility in Livonia
Shapeways announced a strategic new facility in Livonia, Michigan, effectively doubling their US manufacturing presence.
Persistent Takeover Attempts: Nano Dimension’s Unending Quest for Stratasys
Unbelievably, Nano Dimension has sent Stratasys yet another takeover offer.
Design of the Week: TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE
This week’s selection is the TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE by designers Atsumi Kei and Nicholas Préaud.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 28, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reimagining Facility Management: The Rising Trend of Digital Twins
Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala believe the rise in use of digital twins could lead to more 3D printing.
The Future of 3D Model Repositories: Shifting Markets and Potential Changes
After Prusa Research’s announcement of a Printables monetization feature earlier this week, I had some thoughts about the future of 3D model repositories.
Why I Abandoned Simple Green as a Resin 3D Print Cleaner
I’ve given up on Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent.
AON3D: Revolutionizing High-Temperature 3D Printing with Advanced Software Techniques
AON3D seems to be heading in a different direction than most high-temperature 3D printer manufacturers.