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Kodak’s 3D Printing Ecosystem Extends Farther
Kodak has introduced something very interesting into their 3D printing ecosystem: 3D design and print services.
3DEO Reaches Surface Finishing Milestone
We caught up with 3DEO last week and discovered they have reached a significant milestone.
Can 3D Print Services Serve Global Markets? Yes!
After an interesting discussion with Objectify, my thoughts on 3D print service regionality have changed.
3D Printing Your Own Voice, Or Someone Else’s
There’s an interesting service called 3DPrintedSound, and it does just that.
Testing 3Dfind.it
Today I am testing a new 3D model search service, 3Dfind.it.
Wikifactory Launches
A new online service has launched to provide collaboration services for product development: Wikifactory.
Sintavia Opens Massive Advanced Manufacturing Plant
Sintavia opened a 55,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility, featuring 3D printing.
The ADAM Project: A 3D Printed Bone Service
We’ve just learned of a new venture seeking to simplify access to 3D printed bones: The ADAM Project.
3Diligent Expands Reach of Digital Manufacturing Network
On-demand manufacturing is of great interest around the world, and access is widening.
The Incredible New Services From Prusa
A new and potentially game-changing 3D model repository has appeared: PrusaPrinters.
Focusing 3D Printing On Students, Not Educators
MakerBot is taking a slightly different approach to introducing 3D printing to students, and I think it’s the right way.
Automated Quoting, eCommerce, and Custom Orthotics
iOrthotics has launched a new division for custom orthotics, complete with a digital workflow.
Where Can You Get a Ceramic 3D Print?
We know ceramic 3D printing is around, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to find.
Rigid.ink Launches 3D Printing Educational Program
Rigid.ink has launched “The Institute of 3D Printing” to help those new to 3D printing become more successful.
MakerOS Receives Funding
We haven’t heard much from MakerOS over the past couple of years, but they have big news today.
Why Is Shapeways Suddenly Adding Engineering 3D Printing Materials?
Today Shapeways announced the availability of two new 3D print materials, but I’m now wondering if there is something more going on behind the scenes.
IKEA’s Consumer 3D Model Repository
If you hadn’t noticed, IKEA has a small 3D model repository available to the public.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the company’s celebration of a diverse workforce.
Shapeways Gets Flexible
Shapeways’ new material shows how tight the relationship between 3D print service bureaus and 3D printer manufacturers can be.
3D Printing Capacity Rising With Demand
How do we know there’s real-world demand for 3D printing? Installations.
Another Use Case For 3D Print Services
During a discussion with Forecast 3D, we encountered a use case we hadn’t heard of previously.
Sculpteo’s Annual Survey Is Open
Our friends at Sculpteo have launched their annual industry survey.
TwikIt’s Twikbot Cloud Platform Could Inject 3D Printing Into More Industries
I’m looking at an unusual 3D printing software platform, Twikit.
Scammed By A Fake 3D Printer Vendor
There are few things more frustrating than to have your scammed out of your well-earned cash by distant parties.
NASCAR Experience Driving Advanced Manufacturing Ambitions at KAM
With hybrid technologies and NASCAR roots, KAM is set to race forward in advanced manufacturing.
The Strength of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Navigating the learning curve of high-temperature 3D printing is less daunting with the experts.
The Amazing CADMAPPER
I’ve been playing with an interesting 3D mapping service, CADMAPPER.
Precision ADM Confirms Our 3D Print Service Theory
Right on the heels of Sculpteo’s announcement regarding ISO 9001 certification, we see that Precision ADM has announced something quite similar.
Scultpeo’s ISO 9001 Certification Shows What 3D Print Services Must Do
Sculpteo announced they’ve achieved ISO 9001-2015 certification.
Manufacturing Platform Xometry Now Has an RFQ Service for Part Quotes
Finding other people to do your grunt work for you just got a heck of a lot easier.
MakerFleet’s Online 3D Printing Farm Concept
Today we’re looking at a new entrant to the low-volume manufacturing space, MakerFleet.
3D Alliances Brings Channels Together
3D printing industry veteran Gil Lavi shares the story of his latest endeavor.
Is One-Click 3D Printing Possible?
We had a chat with a company that hopes to bring the concept of “one-click printing” to the world.
A 3D Printer Filament Recycling Service?
I’m looking at Replay 3D, a seller of recycled 3D printer filaments.
FabPilot: A Tool For Every 3D Printing Workshop
Sculpteo’s FabPilot service could supercharge operations at multi-3D printer workshops.
The Complex Matter of 3D Printing Color Figurines
One of the hardest tasks in 3D printing is the production of highly complex figurines in color material.
Shapeways Tackles The Price Challenge
As of 22 Oct Shapeways is changing their pricing model.
MakePrintable’s Strategic Moves
MakePrintable has leaked two interesting strategic changes to their 3D model repair business.
The Promise of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Interest in high-temperature 3D printing is now sufficient for specialized service providers.
Another 3D Printing Certification Achieved
Metal 3D print service Precision ADM announced they’ve completed another important certification.
What is LEO Lane and How Does It Allow Digital Inventory?
I’m looking at an ancillary additive manufacturing service that secures intellectual property.
ACEO Starts 3D Printing Silicone in the USA
ACEO has made arrangements to provide regional silicone rubber 3D printing services in the USA.
Metal 3D Printing Service Improves and Expands
The Fabbaloo team recently toured Precision ADM, a growing metal 3D print service.
Shapeways’ Big Integration and More
Shapeways 3D print service announced today an integration that could be a significant boost to their operations.
An Easy Solution For OctoPrint Security?
Last week we wrote on the problem of OctoPrint security, and this week we found a very good solution.
Raise3D Getting Into The Cloud
But those days are mostly gone, except for ultra-low priced equipment competing on price – but not convenience of use.
Put Your Projects in a Virtual Wind Tunnel Before 3D Printing
I’m looking at a new 3D service called AirShaper.
Sketchfab Scales Up
Sketchfab announced – and displayed a new method of displaying massive 3D models, which they call Massive.
3DCompare Expands Offering
3DCompare launched new features to address the needs of manufacturers.
Amazon’s Part Finder Could Lead to a 3D Print Revolution
I’ve been playing with the new Amazon Part Finder, and had some thoughts about where this tech could go.
Sketchfab Online Store Out of Beta
3D model repository Sketchfab has now removed the “beta” tag from their online store.
What Filament Should I Use?
With the dramatic increase of 3D print material availability, the choice of filament becomes far more difficult.
3D Systems’ Medical Journey Deepens
3D Systems seems to be building a bit of an ecosystem surrounding their medical venture.
Shapeways Enables Huge Opportunity
Shapeways announced an advanced product creation service that links directly into their making engines.
Fictiv Announces Overseas Option
Manufacturing platform Fictiv announced a comprehensive system for engaging with overseas providers.
Authentise Reaching for EOS – and Others
Authentise mentioned in their recent newsletter a relationship with EOS equipment, suggesting a significant move.
Kickstarter Hardware Studio Launches New Badge System for Product Fulfillment
While the mission behind Kickstarter is great for “small guy” entrepreneurs with a good idea and enough chutzpah to launch it into the world via the internet, the ending result isn’t always so great for some project backers.
Emendo Cloud Now Available
What happens after testing? Products go live!
MakePrintable Now Automatable
MakePrintable has introduced an interesting workflow system.
Onshape Spreads Across Companies With Onshape Enterprise
3D CAD service provider Onshape announced their latest product, Onshape Enterprise.
3DPrinterOS Rides the Azure Train
3DPrinterOS announced an interesting joint service with Microsoft to enhance use of their Azure system.
Would You Try a New 3D Model Repair Service?
We’ve been covertly testing a new cloud-based 3D model repair service that is now available for testing.
GE Making Some Moves in Additive Manufacturing
There is no doubt GE is serious about 3D metal printing.
Inside Stratasys Metal 3D Printing Spin-Off Vulcan Labs
Recently, 3D printing stalwart Stratasys spun off not one, but two companies.
Making It Easier to Create 3D Printed Applications
3D printing technology is a wonder of the 21st century, but it’s still quite hard to create applications.
Secrets of 3D Print Pricing
One of the trickier aspects of operating 3D printers for hire is that of pricing prints.
Solver-as-a-Service Platform Now Generally Available
High performance cloud computing company OnScale
PolyHédronisme – Any Polyhedron You May Desire
Need a polyhedron? Try PolyHédronisme.
A Big Addition to Onshape
Online 3D modeling service Onshape added not one, but two very powerful features this week.
An Interesting Angle on Metal Prototyping
Prototyping has long been a key application for 3D printing, but here’s a new approach.
PolyPort Is The 3D Asset Protection You’ve Been Waiting For
When we last looked at PolyPort (formerly D3CRYPT3D), they were just buttoning up their shiny start-up pants, but already dropping jaws with their approach to 3D asset protection.
Senvol Joins The US Navy
Senvol has contracted with the US Navy to develop very powerful 3D printing software.
Bombyx Prod Launches a New Kind of 3D Print Manufacturing Service
A French company has devised a different way to provide 3D print services to manufacturers.
Another Postal Service Deploys 3D Printing
That didn’t take long. After last week’s report on La Poste, Scandinavian PostNord is getting into 3D printing as well.
Landing.AI Is An A.I. Startup Focused on Manufacturing
Unlike science fiction movies, where “A.I.” is commonly associated with usurping humanoid robots, real-life artificial intelligence looks far less creepy and is a lot more specialized.
A Better Way to Generate 3D Models: ParaMatters
There’s a new generative 3D model solution available: ParaMatters.
Large Format 3D Printing Service Now Available with Voodoo
Consumer 3D printing has now rebranded itself as an industrial manufacturing process, whether that’s through the production of jigs and fixtures or mass production printer farms.
PYL Associates: Making Better 3D Printing Companies
If there’s one thing I see constantly in 3D printing companies, it’s room for improvement.
Microsoft’s Online 3D Model Repair Tool
I have no idea how I missed this, but there is another free method for repairing broken 3D models.
The 3D Metal Printing Business Appears to be Very Good
A 3D metal printing service recently quadrupled its capacity.
Convergence: The Changing Face of Manufacturing Services
There seems to be a pattern emerging in the world of manufacturing services, at least from a 3D printing point of view.
3D Metal Printing’s “Easy Button”?
There’s a dark secret about 3D metal printing that few want to talk about: print optimizations.
Could This Be How 3D CAD is Done in the Future?
I saw something last week that shook me greatly: Live Parts from Desktop Metal.
Pricing Counts, As Always: xDesign vs Onshape
At SWW18 Dassault Systèmes described a version of Solidworks that would be available in the browser: xDesign.
3DCompare: It Compares!
We’re looking at a new 3D print meta-service today, 3D Compare.
Sketchfab Launches Sketchfab Store, Lets Designers Monetize 3D Models
For the entrepreneurial 3D modelers out there, there is no shortage of 3D file marketplaces to generate a nice little bit of side revenue.
Take Sculpteo’s Survey, Please
Surveys are more important than you might think.
Onshape Introduces Parametric Modeling 2.0 – Upends Configurations, Slaps Standard Content
Last week Onshape released possibly the most major update since launching out of beta.
Onshape Sweeps into 2018 With Advanced Modeling Tools Enhancements
2017 was a good year for Advanced Modeling Tools enhancements inside of Onshape.
Onshape Adds Simulation to their Cloud
Onshape has added a simulation mode for everyone, and it’s quite powerful.
ThirdMesh Developing 3D Printed Prosthetics for Emerging Countries
I noticed what might become a very interesting project in the future: ThirdMesh.
Insights Into the Minds of 3D Printing Consumers
A recent post from Pinshape provides some interesting insights into the thinking patterns of those who buy 3D models online.
Kwambio’s Back
Well, well, we hadn’t heard from Kwambio for literally years, but suddenly they are back.
FitForLaunch: Something Needed for Many Startups
Have you ever invested in a crowdfunding launch and been disappointed? Me too. But that doesn’t always have to happen.