I took a look at a Scaniverse, a very useful handheld 3D scanning app.
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3D Printed Digital Inventory Gets Real in Oil & Gas
News from Spare Parts 3D reveals interesting results from a digital inventory move.
We’re Attending RAPID+TCT: Are You?
This coming week we’ll be on the road attending the annual RAPID+TCT show in Detroit.
UltiBot or MakerMaker: Ultimaker and MakerBot to Merge
In a surprising announcement this morning, it appears that Ultimaker and MakerBot are to merge into a single entity.
Mooji Meats To Develop Rapid Food Printer
A food tech startup hopes to develop a powerful and economical food 3D printer.
An Experimental Microscopic Printer Made of DNA?
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a microscopic printer that is made of DNA molecules.
3D Printing Plastic Food or Sampuru
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the possibility of using 3D printing to create sampuru.
Two New Stratasys 3D Printers For Composite Materials
Stratasys announced two new 3D printers specialized for composite materials.
Meet COBOD’s New Investor: GE Renewable Energy
Coming in hot just after COBOD and GE Renewable Energy announced a dedicated factory to 3D print wind turbine components, a big investment move took place.
KB Home Supply Chain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley notice a mainstream publication directly suggest use of 3D printing for industry.
Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
Could Bambu Lab’s X1 Series Be The Smartest 3D Printer?
Bambu Lab launched a new 3D printer series, the X1, designed for the prosumer market, and it has many features we’ve never seen before.
3D Print Industry Supports Ukraine With Silent Auction
A silent auction set for next week intends on providing direct support to Ukraine.
Biden Boosts Additive Manufacturing, But Will It Work?
What is “AM Forward” all about and will it work?
BigRep Launches Factory Tooling System
You can now use BigRep FLOW to quickly create tooling for factories with no CAD experience.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
Design of the Week: Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope
This week’s selection is the Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope by Paul Tadrous.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 8, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Large UK Defense Budget and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at recent defense spending changes in the UK and how that may affect use of 3D printing.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
XJET Produces First Completely Ceramic Piston
An automotive company has used XJET’s NPJ technology to produce a high performance engine piston made entirely from ceramic material.
gCreate Announces New gMax 2 PRO 3D Printer
Brooklyn-based gCreate announced a new professional 3D printer, the gMax 2 PRO.
Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM
The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.
A Very Different Way To 3D Print Glass
Glass 3D printing is a very challenging technology but researchers have found a different way to 3D print that common material.
Arevo Moves Into E-Bikes
Arevo announced yet another project for their continuous carbon fiber 3D print system: E-Bikes.
Nearshoring e Impresión 3D: Una Combinación Prometedora Para La Economía Mexicana
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe examinan los últimos desarrollos en la fabricación aditiva en México.
Nearshoring and 3D Printing: a Promising Combination for the Mexican Economy
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the latest developments in additive manufacturing in Mexico.
Does Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Really Change Things?
After the blockbuster announcement of Ultimaker Cura 5.0, I decided to give it a quick test.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Lincoln Electric: Welding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine how a welding company has adopted 3D printing technology.
Stratasys Aiming at 3D Printed Fashion
Stratasys announced a new 3D printer specialized for 3D printed fashions, the J850 TechStyle.
Replique’s New Network Optimizes Materials For Clients
Replique announced a new partner network for authorized materials that is a bit different.
New AI-Generated Enzyme Could Get Rid of 3D Print Waste
Researchers have used a unique process to develop an enzyme that dissolves thermoplastic.
Volumetric 3D Printing Will Eventually Take Over
New developments in volumetric 3D printing suggest only one future for resin 3D printing: volumetric.
The Wematter Gravity 3D Printer’s New Application
Wematter announced a new client that could prove to be a profitable avenue for future sales.
What Is Photometric Stereo 3D Scanning?
There are several basic approaches to achieving a 3D scan, but one you may not have heard of is photometric stereo scanning.
Design of the Week: VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable
This week’s selection is the VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable by Printables contributor dmeeze.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 1, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What Honda & Sony’s Electric Vehicle Partnership Means for 3D Printing Technology
Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the recent partnership between Sony and Honda, and see what effect this may have on 3D printing activity.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 29, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
XJET Shuffles CEOs in Strategic Change
XJET announced a surprise change at the top, along with a change in strategy.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Releases First ESG & Sustainability Report
Stratasys released their very first ESG & sustainability report, perhaps the first in the industry.
Another PLA Recycling Venture
I’ve just noticed another PLA recycling service, specifically for 3D print waste.
Could OVF Replace GCODE?
A newly invented protocol just might replace GCODE for certain types of 3D printing.
Sweden: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at potential military use of 3D printing in Sweden.
3D Printed Copper Rocket Engine Tested Successfully
Launcher has successfully tested a unique 3D printed copper rocket engine.
African 3D Printing Grows
Aside from Antarctica, Africa might be the continent with the least amount of 3D printing activity, but that’s changing.
Denmark: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at Denmark’s increased use of 3D printing in the military sector.
Blender Gains CAD Functions!
At long last, it appears that Blender will soon be able to perform proper CAD functions.
The Ongoing Puzzle of 3D Printer Settings
3D print parameters are a bit of a mess these days.
Could Bootleg Collectibles be a New 3D Print Application?
A maker seems to have invented a new form of 3D print application: Bootleg Collectibles.
Resin 3D Print Times: Longer Than You Think
What’s your print time? If you’re using a resin 3D printer, it’s longer than you think.
COBOD Firms Up 3D Printed Wind Turbine Strategy With GE Deal
COBOD’s wind turbine printing concept received a massive boost from a deal with GE Renewable Energy.
Gigantic Metal 3D Printer Announced
Bharat Fritz Werner announced a new metal DED 3D printer, the truly massive PHOTON 4000G.
Design of the Week: Smart Soy Sauce Lid
This week’s selection is the prototype Soy Sauce Lid by Matthew Clark of Odachi Design.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 24, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Finland: Fortifying and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Lara Tomiko look at how Finland has organized to significantly grow their 3D printing activity.
A Volumetric Process 3D Prints Glass
Researchers have found a way to 3D print glass objects almost instantly using a volumetric process.
Could Molecular Robotics be the 3D Printing Process of the Future?
New research into molecular robotics hints at a possible future method of building objects.
Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Beta Released
Ultimaker has released beta version 5.0 of their flagship software system, Ultimaker Cura.
Could Cultivate Next Grow The Next Food 3D Printers?
A new venture fund, Cultivate Next, will offer US$50M towards companies developing restaurant tech.
The Massivit 10000 3D Printer Launches
Massivit announced the official launch of a their biggest machine: the huge Massivit 10000 3D printer.
3Dfindit Shows How To Find 3D Models
A 3D model lookup site has quite a variety of search methods.
Desktop Metal’s Radical Technology Collision: The S-Max Flex
Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.
Set 3D Scanners to Maximum: 7nm Resolution Achieved
Researchers have developed a method of 3D scanning that can resolve structures as small as 7nm, or 0.000007mm.
The Delightful Agisoft De-Lighter
I just discovered a very interesting tool that should be of interest to anyone performing 3D scanning.
Norway: 3D Printing for Defense, Shipping, Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in 3D printing in Norway.
More Questions About The Anker M5 3D Printer
More questions arise about the new Anker M5 3D printer, even before it ships.
Honda’s 3D Model Takedown is Annoying, But Not Surprising
Printables has been forced to de-list dozens of 3D models referencing “Honda”.
NASA’s 3D Printed Metal Alloy Breakthrough
NASA announced the development of a powerful new metal alloy that will be of specific interest by the aerospace sector.
Phrozen’s New Sonic Mighty 8K 3D Printer
Phrozen announced a new 8K resin 3D printer, the Sonic Mighty 8K.
Five Axis 3D Printed Electronics
A company provides five axis electronic 3D printing, but what is this used for?
Vlare’s Core 3D Printer Board and Slicer
Vlare is shaking up the world of resin 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Analog 35mm Movie Camera
This week’s selection is the incredible Analog 35mm Movie Camera by designer Yuta Ikeya.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 17, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Poland: Over 2.5 Million Refugees and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Lara Tomiko look at the need for Poland to unleash some of its 3D printing capacity due to recent events.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
New Investment Puts COBOD In A Good Position
COBOD received an investment from a partner that will certainly raise the stakes in the battle for construction 3D print supremacy.
What’s New At Hotends.com?
I spoke with Nick Stratton, the fellow behind Hotends.com about their recent activities.
Awaiting Your Positive Response: Fabbaloo’s Mailbag Opens
After an absence of many months, our intermittent inspection of our mailbag returns with several astounding and highly amusing enquiries.
Ultimaker Touts New Slicing Engine
Ultimaker has organized a big announcement for a new slicing engine in their Ultimaker Cura system.
Peopoly Launches Phenom Forge 3D Printer
Peopoly announced a new, large resin 3D printer the “Phenom Forge” targeted at low volume production environments.
Germany: Defense Industry Revival and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine the recent change in defense strategy in Germany.
Will New US Policies on “Ghost Guns” Affect 3D Printing?
The Biden administration announced a series of new policies related to “ghost guns” that might affect 3D printing.
SmartScan: Improving Metal 3D Printing
Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.
3D Printing Potential at UR Medicine Orthopaedic Center
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at how orthopaedic treatments are being served by 3D print technology.
Backing Up Ukraine With Polycam
Polycam launched a key 3D service for Ukraine.
Improving Electrolysis With 3D Printing
There’s many applications of 3D printing, but perhaps none more important than those that help solve the climate emergency.
A Removable Plate For Resin 3D Printers?
Wait, a removable plate for resin 3D printers?
Predicting Perfect FFF Extrusions
Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict extrusion widths to improve 3D print quality.
A Look At The FDM Assessment Protocol
Somehow I hadn’t seen the FDM Assessment Protocol for quite a while, but maybe you haven’t either.
Rotary Piston Extruder Head Patented
A very unusual design for a 3D print extruder has been patented.
Design of the Week: Animatronic Eyeball
This week’s selection is the creepy Animatronic Eyeball by Enza3D.