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Streamlining 3D Printing: The Demand for a Standardized Profile System
Could everyone please get together and figure out a way to standardize 3D printer profiles? Please!
LuxCreo Introduces Chairside Dental 3D Printer for Near-Instant Aligners
LuxCreo has announced a breakthrough “chairside” dental 3D printer for near-instant aligners.
SonicLayer 1600: Fabrisonic’s Answer to Affordable Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing
Fabrisonic has introduced a new hybrid 3D printer that combines ultrasonic 3D printing with CNC milling, called the SonicLayer 1600.
How Danish 3D Printing Innovations Can Restore Ukraine’s Infrastructure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at ways Danish companies might assist Ukraine using 3D print technology.
Integrated 3D Printed Sensors with Electric Poling Additive Manufacturing
Integrated 3D printed sensors could be coming soon as the result of new research.
Redefining Satellite Design with Markforged 3D Printing Solutions
Markforged 3D printing solutions were used to develop a radically new style of satellite.
Innovating Healthcare: AddUp’s Bold Step into Medical 3D Printing Solutions
AddUp makes a strategic move into the healthcare sector.
Siemens’ Remarkable Turnaround: Stock Market Leader & 3D Printing Pioneer in Europe
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe part of Siemen’s recent turnaround could be due to 3D print technology.
Nano Dimension’s Struggle for Stratasys: Court Rulings and Rejected Offers
Two notable events transpired this week in the ongoing corporate battle between Stratasys and Nano Dimension.
A Mixed Bag: 3D Printer Market Landscape and Trends in 2023
3D print analyst firm CONTEXT released a report on the current industry state, and it reveals some interesting trends.
Reviving Air India: Tata Group’s Bold Move with Boeing and Airbus Orders
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the 3D print implications of a major aerospace deal.
Fabbaloo and Slant 3D Join Forces to Bring 3D Printing News to Video
We’re expanding our reach to video!
Food 3D Printing: Why It’s Not in Our Kitchens Yet
We’ve all wondered about food 3D printing and why we don’t really have it in our kitchens, but there’s more to the story.
Exploring the Future of 3D Printed Batteries for Lunar and Martian Missions
We spoke to a scientist developing 3D printed batteries for future space missions.
3D Printing Cybersecurity Considerations for Healthcare Providers
With the increasing use of 3D printing technology in healthcare comes concerns regarding security.
Design of the Week: Crayola Marker Lid System
This week’s selection is the Crayola Marker Lid System by Thingiverse contributor Chris Prendergast.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 16, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Powering Through Layoffs: 3D Printing Success in US Industrial Sector
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest there is industrial success among countless layoffs in the US tech industry.
Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Construction 3D Printing
I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.
Introducing the D4200S: The Highest Resolution 3D Printer on the Market
Nano3Dprint announced what is very likely the highest resolution 3D printer on the market, the D4200S.
Advancements in 3D Printed Rockets: Tianbing’s Success and Relativity Space’s Shift
Two key developments in additively manufactured rockets occurred this week, one positive, and the other seemingly negative.
3DQue’s Direct2Print System for Etsy and Shopify Now Available
That didn’t take long: 3DQue released their revolutionary Direct2Print system.
SLM Solutions Partners with DTI to Enhance Metal 3D Printing Technology
The battle for metal 3D printing supremacy continues, with an interesting move from SLM Solutions this week.
Quantica Raises €14M for NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised a massive €14M in funding to power development of their unique NovoJet 3D printing technology.
Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing: Fabric8Labs Raises $50M for Breakthrough Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the progress of Fabric8Labs and its ECAM technology.
MIT Researchers Discover Ancient Roman Secret for Durable 3D Printed Concrete
MIT has discovered something interesting about concrete that could affect construction 3D printing.
Bugging Out: Exploring Insect-Based 3D Printing Materials
New research has demonstrated the feasibility of using insects as a 3D printing material.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called “Smart Fusion”.
Exploring Affordable 3D Printed Homes: Mighty Buildings and ICON
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
Riding the Wave of AM Progress: Essentium Survey Reveals Industry Adoption
Essentium released the results of their annual survey of manufacturing leaders.
3D Printing Meets Skin Therapy: Sygnis SA and Berger&Kraft Medical’s New Partnership
Sygnis SA and Berger&Kraft medical join forces to bring 3D printing technology to skin therapy applications.
Creality Expands Product Line: New 3D Printers, Laser Engraver, and Footwear Extruder
On the occasion of their ninth anniversary, Creality has announced a number of very interesting new products.
Unlocking Clean Energy Incentives: How 3D Printing Companies Can Benefit
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss new US energy incentives that might benefit 3D printing companies.
Design of the Week: Star Trek Enterprise Observation Lounge
This week’s selection is the Star Trek: The Next Generation Enterprise Observation Lounge by Alan Young.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How Four Global Giants are Changing the Game with 3D Printing Technologies
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabalan examine how four EPIC companies move toward sustainability.
Accelerating 3D Printing: How New Firmware is Ushering in a High-Speed Era
Get ready for an avalanche of high speed desktop 3D printers.
Get Ready for RAPID + TCT 2023: The Leading Additive Manufacturing Event in North America
One of this year’s premier 3D additive manufacturing events is only weeks away.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 7, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
HYBRID Software Expands into 3D Printing: An Ambitious Expansion into the 3D Printing World
A development in 3D print software: HYBRID Software has opened a new “internal startup” to focus on 3D software.
The End of an Era? The Future of Easily Upgradeable Desktop 3D Printers
Could desktop 3D printers become less upgradeable in the future?
Medical 3D Printing: Stratasys and CollPlant’s Biocompatible Implant Innovations
Stratasys announced an interesting arrangement with CollPlant Biotechnologies that could lead into a major line of business for the company.
Calibrate Your IDEX 3D Printer with Ease: The Camera Assisted XY Calibration Tool
Calibration is a big issue with FFF and MSLA desktop 3D printers, but here’s a new tool that can help.
Heating Up the Future: 3D Printing’s Role in Tackling the 2023 Plumbing Parts Crisis
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing to alleviate a plumbing parts shortage.
Hands On With Anycubic’s High Clear 3D Printer Resin
We had the opportunity to test out Anycubic’s new High Clear 3D printer resin — it’s completely transparent!
Rethinking Design in Construction 3D Printing: Time for a Revolution
Finally there is someone talking about the biggest issue in construction 3D printing: design.
A Perfect Match: Nexa3D Acquires Addifab to Enhance Injection Molding Capabilitie
Nexa3D has acquired Addifab.
The Age of Lightweight Smallsats: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Satellite Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing technology to expand smallsat applications.
A Blast from the Past: Discovering an Ancient 3D Printer in a Modern Workshop
I encountered what I thought to be a rather ancient 3D printer last week.
Bridging Biology and 3D Printing: Researchers Create Groundbreaking Mesosurface Technique
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing highly unusual “mesosurfaces”.
Inside the Stratasys-Nano Dimension Takeover Saga: Rejections, Accusations, and Lawsuits
Stratasys has promptly rejected Nano Dimension’s latest takeover proposal.
SPEE3D’s Supersonic 3D Printing Tech Gaining Traction with Military Sectors
Something very interesting is happening at SPEE3D.
MX3D Expands Horizons with Installation of First WAAM M1 System in Canada
MX3D announced a new installation of the WAAM system that signals the company’s growth.
Automating 3D Printing with AI Vision: PrintPal’s PrintWatch System
There’s another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPal’s PrintWatch.
Design of the Week: Seed Starter Pot
This week’s selection is the 3D printable Seed Starter Pot by Printables contributor LaForest Labs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 2, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Disney Purchases Desktop Metal for $25 billion, Escalating the 3D Printing War with Apple
Disney announced today that it has agreed to acquire Desktop Metal, a leader in additive manufacturing solutions, for US$25B in cash and stock.
Recipe Designer Makes $1 Million On 3D Printable Digital Recipes
A recipe designer from Paris has become the first person to make US$1M on digital recipes.
Manufacturers Struggle To Sell Customized Products In 2033
Manufacturers of consumer products are facing a dilemma in 2033: they have the technology to make almost anything on demand, but they don’t know what their customers want.
Home Depot Launches Partpicker, A 3D Model Library For Spare Parts
Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, announced today the launch of PartPicker.
Unpacking the Prusa MK4: What It Means for Prusa Research and the 3D Print Community
After yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of the long-awaited Original Prusa MK4 3D printer, I have some thoughts.
Get Connected: BOFA Introduces 3D Printable Fume Extraction Connectors
BOFA has deployed a way to 3D print fume extraction connectors for 3D printers.
How US Companies are Using 3D Printing to Maximize Benefits of Industrial Space in Mexico
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how US companies have leveraged 3D print technology in their new Mexico factories.
Introducing Material Interlocking: Ultimaker Cura 5.3.0’s Revolutionary Feature
UltiMaker released a new version of UltiMaker Cura earlier this month, and there is a very surprising feature included.
Is Nano Dimension’s Increased Offer Adequate to Acquire Stratasys?
Nano Dimension has upped their offer to buy Stratasys, but is it enough?
New Metal 3D Printing Pen System: A Breakthrough in Manufacturing?
Researchers in Korea have developed a new metal 3D printing pen system for manufacturing.
How Seurat Technologies is Changing Manufacturing with Area Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee spoke with Seurat Technologie’s CEO, James DeMuth about Area Printing.
Introducing the Original Prusa MK4: Prusa Research’s New Flagship 3D Printer
Surprise, surprise! Prusa Research has suddenly announced the Original Prusa MK4 3D printer.
3DQue’s Direct2Print Links 3D Printers Directly With Etsy and Shopify
3DQue is working on a powerful new feature they call “Direct2Print”.
Struggling to Understand 3D Viewing Controls? Here’s Why
I’ve had a problem with 3D software tools for many years, and it’s time to write about it.
How Eplus3D’s One-Click Positioning Solves Hybrid Metal 3D Printing Challenges
Eplus3D introduced a very interesting metal 3D printing feature they call “One-Click Positioning”.
After The Last Boeing 747 Aircraft Delivery, 3D Printing Will Keep Them in The Air
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee much 3D printing for Boeing 747s in the future.
Our Most Hilarious Mailbag Messages with Our Responses
It’s time to review the highly unusual items in our mailbag once again.
Monterrey: Mighty Buildings’ New 3D Home Printing Factory
Mighty Buildings announced the opening of a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico.
BigRep 3D Printers Create Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant Blade Restraints for Helicopters
BigRep described very intriguing new application for 3D printing: Helicopter Blade Restraints.
Discovering How Our Readers Feel About Desktop 3D Printers & Brands
We’ve been busy analyzing the results from our annual survey, and have some findings to show you.
Essentium’s High-Speed 3D Printing Service – EPOD
Essentium launched a 3D printed parts-on-demand service.
Is it Possible to 3D Print PLA Bicycle Pedals that Meet CEN Standards?
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have been testing whether it’s feasible to 3D print key bicycle parts using common PLA material.
Design of the Week: Ringmail System
This week’s selection is the fascinating Ringmail system by Printables contributor Triple G Workshop.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 26, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Offshore Drilling: How 3D Printing is Enhancing the Oil & Gas Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent usage of 3D printing in offshore oil rigs.
CookieCAD: Generate 3D Models for Cookie Cutters Instantly
There’s an incredibly useful online 3D utility you need to know about: CookieCAD.
Experience High-Speed 3D Printing with Kentstrapper’s ZeroHS
Kentstrapper introduced a new high-speed 3D printer, the ZeroHS.
Relativity Space Hits Milestone Despite Mission Failure of Terran 1 Rocket
Relativity Space achieved their milestone this week, sort of.
Nano Dimension’s CEO Takes Aim at Stratasys with Unconventional Daily Videos
The CEO of Nano Dimension is publishing daily videos talking about their proposed Stratasys acquisition.
3D Printing in Kitchens: A New Research Paper Predicts Widespread Use
A new research paper predicts widespread use of 3D printers in kitchens to prepare food.
Major Problem Solved in Bioprinting: New Composite Scaffolds Show Promising Results
Researchers seem to have solved a major problem in bioprinting.
OpenAI vs. Google: The Battle for AI Supremacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in AI.
Speed Up FFF 3D Printing with LIQTRA’s Innovative Multi-Nozzle System
LIQTRA has developed a very unusual 3D printing system that’s up to 4X faster than typical FFF implementations.
Exploring the Cooling Process of Metal 3D Printing Using Particle Accelerators
Researchers have now probed the mysteries of metal 3D printing with particle accelerators.
MIT Develops MechSense to Integrate Sensors into 3D Printed Devices
MIT has developed “MechSense”, a new way to integrate sensors into certain 3D prints.
NASA Announces New Research Institute Focused on Advanced Manufacturing
NASA announced the creation of a new research institute dedicated to advanced manufacturing.
Essential Digitization: Why Small Museums Should Consider 3D Scanning
Small museums should consider 3D scanning their collections.