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Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
3D Body Data Slowly Coming Online
Aetrex announced they are now providing comprehensive 3D data for foot scans, which can be used for 3D printing.
Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”
Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.
Why 3D Print Services Must Do More Than Just Printing
A 3D print service must do far more than just the 3D printing.
CADENAS Updates 3DFindIt
CADENAS has provided big updates to their online part-finding service 3DFindIt, and at the same time is to migrate users off of PARTcommunity.
Meet Cubee, A Desktop 3D Printing Network
Cubee is a new manufacturing network that hopes to pick up the demand for makers to produce 3D objects.
3DQue Offers Automated 3D Printing on Many 3D Printer Models
3DQue announced a new service, AutoPrint3D, which provides the software necessary to drive continuous 3D printing.
3DEO Adds Design Services
3DEO added a new service: DfM / DfAM.
Xometry Adds Interesting Industrial Functions
Xometry announced several interesting new features at their recent summit event.
Wikifactory Launches Manufacturing Marketplace
Wikifactory announced a new collaborative manufacturing marketplace to complement their existing services.
Aniwaa’s B2B Switch
Aniwaa formally announced a pivot into a B2B 3D printing marketplace.
Formlabs Launches Dental Academy
Formlabs announced a new service that could dramatically expand their dental business.
A Look at Thangs Workspace
Thangs is a well-known 3D model repository, but did you know they have a fascinating version control system?
Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM
The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.
Have You Used BuildBee?
BuildBee is a new online tool for 3D print job preparation.
Replique’s New Network Optimizes Materials For Clients
Replique announced a new partner network for authorized materials that is a bit different.
Another PLA Recycling Venture
I’ve just noticed another PLA recycling service, specifically for 3D print waste.
3DFindIt Shows How To Find 3D Models
A 3D model lookup site has quite a variety of search methods.
Backing Up Ukraine With Polycam
Polycam launched a key 3D service for Ukraine.
Little You Offers Anime Collaboration Program for Artists
Little You announced a new “Artist Collaboration Opportunity” that could be of interest to many.
Why is Amazon Hiring AM Staff?
A quiet post on LinkedIn seems to suggest Amazon is planning some activity in additive manufacturing.
Test Your 3D Print Skills With 3DPrintle
3DQue has released a fascinating online game they call “3DPrintle”.
MakeWithTech Launches Thingiverse Customizer
A third-party customizer service can handle Thingiverse 3D models.
New Program For 3D Printed NFC-Powered Parts
A new development program has been launched for 3D printing applications involving NFCs.
EOS Launches Manufacturing Network
EOS launched their own manufacturing network this week.
3DEO Shows How To Succeed Without Selling Equipment
3DEO announced some startling statistics about their recent expansion, but this demonstrates something important for 3D printer manufacturers.
Authentise Integrates Solukon
Authentise announced yet another system integration, this time with Solukon equipment.
Authentise Just Got A Lot More Powerful
Authentise announced an intriguing partnership that should make their system quite a bit more powerful.
Roboze To Launch Recycling Program
In January Roboze will launch a new program to establish a “circular economy” for their materials.
Shapeways Releases “Otto” for Manufacturers
Shapeways released a new software-as-a-service called “Otto” that should make life a lot easier for some manufacturers.
Change Your Passwords: Thingiverse Hacked!
News from haveibeenpwned.com indicates popular 3D model repository has been hacked.
BCN3D Leverages AstroPrint Acquisition Into New Cloud Service
BCN3D announced a very comprehensive cloud system to manage fleets of 3D printers.
Stratasys Direct Now Offers Anatomical 3D Printing
Stratasys Direct announced new anatomical consulting and 3D printing services.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that company’s community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You
Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.
The Spaghetti Detective Accidentally Allowed 3D Prints on Other Users’ Machines
A notable software misconfiguration temporarily allowed users of the Spaghetti Detective to 3D print on other people’s equipment.
Stratasys Consolidates PolyJet Operations
Stratasys announced a consolidation of their PolyJet services.
The Complexities of Manufacturing Execution Systems
Management Execution Systems make things easy, but under the covers there are many challenges
Digital Manufacturing Centre Launches In The UK
The UK’s Digital Manufacturing Centre has officially opened.
3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part
3DEO announced they’ve produced their 1,000,000th 3D printed metal part.
Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters
Sintavia announced a new copper 3D printing method, but this may lead to an interesting challenge to other providers.
3DPrinterOS Version 3 Includes New UI, New Features
3D Control Systems announced the availability of a new version of their 3DPrinterOS system, which happens to include some very interesting improvements.
Fully 3D Printed Smartglasses Now Possible
Luxexcel announced a new platform that could change the eyewear industry.
What’s Up At Tinkerine?
I had the opportunity to catch up with Eugene Suyu, Founder and CEO of Tinkerine.
Protolabs Adding More Heavy Metal 3D Printing Capacity
Protolabs announced the addition of another giant metal 3D printer.
Protolabs Gives Metal 3D Printing a Size Boost
Protolabs is employing two separate large-scale 3D printers to meet the rising demand for bigger metal parts.
Mixed Dimensions Unleashes 3D Print Capability For All Unity Games
Mixed Dimensions announced a powerful API that could dramatically increase demand for full-color 3D printing.
100% Reusable Bluesint PA12 Powder Service Now Available
Materialise announced the broad availability of their 100% reusable powder 3D printing service, Bluesint PA12.
On-Demand Spare Parts With Replique
Replique is a comprehensive, end-to-end digital inventory solution.
Satellite 3D Printing For Digital Inventory
The idea of satellite 3D printing might be new to you.
RIZE Partners With Little You On Customized Anime 3D Prints
RIZE announced a partnership to produce full color 3D printed anime toys.
Polygona: A New 3D Model Customizer”
A new 3D model customization tool called “Polygana” seems to be under development.
3D Hubs Drops The 3D, Now Just “Hubs”
3D Hubs rebranded today, becoming “Hubs”.
Twikit Lights Up Mass Customized 3D Printed Lattice Tools
Twikit launched a new automated lattice tool they call “Laddy”.
THEFUTUREOFJEWELRY: Hands-On With Custom Jewelry
I recently customized a signet ring brought to life via web app and 3D printing.
WAZP And The Power Of The Digital Supply Chain
I had the opportunity to get to know WAZP and the big 3D printing and digitization ideas arising from this small Irish company.
DyeMansion’s TryMansion
DyeMansion announced a new program they call “TryMansion”.
Ricoh 3D Brings Impossible Objects’ CBAM To Europe
Impossible Objects has partnered with Ricoh 3D to offer strong, lightweight 3D printed composite parts to European customers.
Essentium Announces “EssentiumX”
Essentium announced a new team that will work directly with clients.
Fictiv Introduces Quality Services
Fictiv announced a very interesting addition to their manufacturing service: quality inspections.
Mixed Dimensions Partners With Ubisoft For 3D Printed Characters
Mixed Dimensions announced a deal with game-maker Ubisoft to 3D print custom figurines.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Expands Into Services
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has announced a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service subsidiary.
MakerOS Goes Free!
MakerOS has added a free tier to their cloud-based business management system.
Thangs Just Got A Little Better
3D model repository Thangs added some useful new features.
3D Control Systems Announces ZAP
3D Control Systems formally announced their new ZAP system today.
Roboze Introduces Flexible Subscription 3D Printing Plan
Roboze announced a unique method of using their equipment: by subscription.
BMW Abandons 3D Printed Customization Service
BMW has apparently abandoned their experiment in 3D printed customized parts.
Another SLS And MJF Finishing Option: AMuCoat
SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.
Wikifactory Secures $4.5M to Democratize Innovation
The era of democratizing our labor and resources is well upon us.
Can Ulendo Really 3D Print Twice As Fast?
There’s a new Kickstarter project out called Ulendo that says it can enable 3D printing at up to double-speed.
Shining 3D Launches Reverse Engineering Service
Shining 3D has launched a new reverse engineering service.
3Diligent Focuses On Ease Of Manufacturing Connection With Portal Introduction
3Diligent Portal launches today, connecting manufacturers with those who need their services.
The We Boost AM Standards Database
We Boost AM has published a comprehensive database of official standards related to additive manufacturing.
PrintSyst And DNA.AM Launch AI-Powered MES
PrintSyst announced they’ve successfully integrated their AI engine into DNA.AM’s manufacturing execution system.
Dialing In 3D Printing Parameters With Machine Learning
The process of “dialing in” optimal 3D print parameters can be challenging, but how is this best done in a rapidly evolving industrial environment?
3DPrinterOS’ New Platform: 3D Control Systems
A relatively quiet announcement from the folks at 3DPrinterOS reveals some very big changes for the company.
Step-By-Step In Ceramic 3D Printing With 3DCeram
Ceramic 3D printing has a lot to offer applications from aerospace and biomedical to industry, but adoption can be a sticking point.
Autodrop3d Offers Automated 3D Printing Solutions
I’m looking at Autodrop3d, a company that seems to offer automation solutions for 3D printing.
GoProto’s New Elastomer 3D Print Service
GoProto announced a new service dedicated to flexible 3D prints, which they call “3DElastoPrint”.
HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing
Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.
Adobe Capture Going 3D With New Scantastic Feature
Adobe announced the coming availability of a new feature in their Capture app: Scantastic.
A Look At MakerOS V2
I had a chat with the friendly folks at MakerOS to learn about their new “V2” software.
Offsetting The Carbon Footprint Of On-Demand Manufacturing
One of the most-touted benefits of digital manufacturing is the ability to enhance sustainability efforts; a leading on-demand manufacturing company is upping its efforts to offset customers’ carbon footprint.
Physna’s Radical and Effective Geometric Search Engine
You may not know that you need a search engine for parts.
3D Hubs Announces Logistics Centers
3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.
La Poste Discountinues 3D Model Repository Service
France’s postal service, La Poste, is shutting down their 3D model repository service on October 1st.
Digitizing the Industrial Workforce with Innovapptive
Innovapptive Inc., a Houston-based digital transformation provider, strives to connect machines, methods and workflows seamlessly with industrial managers, supervisors and workers.
The Twist Of Twist 3D Printing: $29 Black PETG Parts
Sometimes the twist of an idea is that it’s straightforward. Such is the case for Slant 3D’s new service, Twist 3D Printing, which is offering flat rate prototyping.
Search Thingiverse: An Alternative Search For Thingiverse?
A tipster pointed us at a brand new service that can quickly search Thingiverse.
Meet Mighty Buildings: Construction 3D Printing Without Hyped-Up Claims
Construction 3D printing is itself still a new venture; Mighty Buildings has emerged with a new take on this technology, though, surpassing some of the hype of other participants.
Jellypipe: A Different Kind of 3D Printing Platform
I’ve learned of a 3D printing network that operates a bit differently, and likely more effectively than typical networks.
Arduino Launches IoT Cloud Service
Arduino has launched its IoT Cloud, designed from the ground up as a low-code approach that allows users to collect, graph and analyze their projects’ sensor data.
Fictiv Goes Transparent
Fictiv announced a comprehensive set of transparency features that should fit well into the current state of the world.
Xometry x ExOne: Binder Jetting Joins Digital RFQ Marketplace
On-demand manufacturing platform Xometry is expanding its 3D printing offerings, bringing on ExOne metal binder jetting capabilities.