AMFG announced a deal with EOS to integrate the 3D printer manufacturer’s hardware with AMFG’s advanced 3D print production management system.
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Stratasys Introduces “GrabCAD Shop”
Stratasys introduced GrabCAD Shop, a new service to streamline workflow for internal enterprise 3D print competency centers.
AstroPrint Announces Education Plan
AstroPrint announced a new service dedicated to education, Astroprint For Education. The service allows an institution to effectively manage 3D printers in schools.
Carbon’s Manufacturing Strategy Continues
Carbon has a fascinating strategy for increasing use of their powerful DLS 3D printers in manufacturing, and we found one example of how they’re doing it.
Digits2Widgets Rebrands as “Additive”
Why would a popular 3D print service change their name? It turns out Digits2Widgets had a very good reason.
Should 3D Print Services Use Recycled Material?
Should 3D print services use recycled 3D printer materials? It seems like the eco-friendly thing to do, but is it economically feasible?
FATHOM Acquisition Creates Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse
Digital manufacturing is the focus for a significant new acquisition.
Interview: The Blueprints Of Blueprint
We talk with Kunal Mehta, Head of Consulting at Blueprint, for a look into operations in a 3D printing consultancy.
RAMP MD: Helping A Region Go Additive
How can you learn additive manufacturing? Where can you get experience at a low cost? One state seems to have figured out a way to do so.
Blueprint Encourages Companies To “Think Additively”
How do businesses that might benefit from additive manufacturing actually start to reach toward those benefits?
How My Search for Efficiency Made My 3D Business Better
The founder of MakerOS shares perspective on forming a 3D printing management company to enhance efficiency.
Carbon Comes To Protolabs; Launches Digital Print Denture Workflow
Carbon is set to expand its Digital Light Synthesis technology with Protolabs and Dentsply Sirona.
FORECAST 3D Increases Investment in HP 3D Print Technology
Why does FORECAST 3D have so many HP MJF 3D printers? There is a very good reason, and it has to do with volume production capacity.
After Several Months, How Is Ultimaker’s Cura Marketplace Doing?
How is Ultimaker’s new Cura marketplace doing? We took a look at the current state of the innovative material profile venture to help 3D printer operators.
How To Protect Your 3D Design
Are you a 3D designer and have had your designs stolen? There is a service that might help automatically detect theft and issue takedown notices.
Xometry Adds Carbon DLS To 3D Printing Offerings
On-demand manufacturing platform Xometry now offers Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis 3D printing technology.
Ai Build Takes On the Challenge Of Large Complex 3D Prints
Need a complex large object 3D printed? One option is startup Ai Build, which offers a 3D printing service for complex geometries using AI and cloud processing.
DiManEx Provides On-Demand 3D Printed Spare Parts
Do you know what Digital Inventory is? Companies like DiManEx can provide a virtual warehouse of spare parts produced on demand without need for physical storage.
Womp Provides On Demand 3D Services To The Public & Companies
A new 3D printing startup, Womp, is taking an unusual path to offer several 3D services to the public in an easy to use fashion.
3D Printing Channel And Industry Progress With 3D Alliances
It’s been the better part of a year since 3D Alliances launched to bring channels together in 3D printing; we catch up with Founder and CEO Gil Lavi on progress since.
Large-Sized Chocolate 3D Printing
Want a 3D printed chocolate tower? La MIAM Factory has a chocolate 3D printing service that can 3D print tall chocolate objects, and they’re quite tasty.
A Quick Guide to 3D Printing Technology
3D printing can be used to make amazing sculptures and innovative technology — but do you know how a 3D printer actually works? A good understanding of the manufacturing process will make it easier to design your own creations.
10,500 Filaments Now in Filaments.directory Catalog
Looking for a particular 3D printer filament? One great service to help is Filaments.directory, whose extensive database of materials can be easily searched.
Creating Multi-Color 3D Prints From Mono-Color 3D Models
Having trouble separating a 3D model into pieces for color 3D printing? Now a new tool, SimplyColor3D, allows easy segmentation for Prusa MMU2S or Palette2 .
Multi-Material Powder Bed 3D Print Anti-Counterfeiting
Aerosint’s unique multi-material powder bed 3D printing process is bringing new possibilities not only to additive manufacturing, but to its security as well.
Choosing The Best 3D Printing Process
Need to select a 3D printing process for an additive manufacturing project? These videos explain the major differences between SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF and more.
LEO Lane: Consistency And Security For The Full 3D Printing Workflow
3D printing is about more than printing; a chat with LEO Lane illuminates more in end-to-end workflow opportunity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.