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Polaris Part Challenges And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the use of digital inventory in automotive manufacture as industrial 3D printing picks up steam.
Union Pacific Railroad And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the Union Pacific Railroad has gotten on board with 3D printing.
The Evolving Entertainment Industry And 3D Printed Props
Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman dig into how 3D printing can reinvigorate the reawakening entertainment industry.
Amsterdam’s 3D Printed Steel Bridge Is Finally Open
The long-anticipated stainless steel 3D printed Smart Bridge has finally been unveiled in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
Carbon x Rawlings Play Ball
The next generation of pro baseball glove brings 3D printed lattices to the ballpark.
Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones
Industry and academia team up in Ireland for a high-tech approach to fighting drug smuggling.
Nike Spikes Dig Into The Competition With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the use of 3D printing in competitive running shoes from Nike.
Ooni Oven Fresh Pizza And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve up a look at 3D printing taking homemade pizzas to the next level.
Could 3D Printing Solve Major Challenges For Primordial Dwarfs?
A Fabbaloo reader enquiry raised a question of how 3D printing could help primordial dwarfs.
Seeing Eye-To-Eye With Fitz Frames And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi eye the 3D printing that brings Fitz Frames to fruition.
3D Printing Tactile UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Researchers have developed a process for 3D printing tactile replicas of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and associated objects.
Phantom Limb Pain, Prosthetics, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine the ways in which 3D printing for prosthetics may address the phenomenon of phantom limb pain.
General Dynamics, Patriotism And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider patriotic implications of 3D printing in defense applications.
It’s Summertime And The 3D Printing Is Easy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi write about four of the most popular outdoor recreational activities and some of their 3D printing applications.
Pennsylvania Seizes 3D Printer
The state of Pennsylvania seized two 3D printers that were allegedly being used to make illegal “ghost guns”.
Multi-Material 3D Printing Ups The Comfort For Hush Puppies Shoes
Hush Puppies is getting stylish and high-tech as 3D printed lattices are set to feature in next year’s shoe line.
Desktop Metal’s Acquisition Of EnvisionTEC And 3D Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine ways that EnvisionTEC’s bioprinting technology may play into its new parent company’s operations.
Wabtec 3D Printing And The Freight Rail Research Institute
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine the latest in 3D printing impacts in the railroad industry.
Mothballed Plane Parts vs 3D Printed Replacement Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of new 3D printed parts versus those from OEM inventory as airplanes again require more spare parts.
The Return Of The Food Equipment Business And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort consider how 3D printing can help the food business bounce back post-pandemic.
The Portugal Bike Manufacturing Cluster And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the impact of 3D printing on bicycle manufacture such as in Portugal.
Volkswagen To Increase 3D Printing of Vehicle Parts
Volkswagen announced a collaboration with Siemens and HP to enable production of complex 3D printed parts for future vehicles.
Whirlpool, Supply Chain, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines how Whirlpool’s use of 3D printing for parts on demand might expand across appliance suppliers.
3D Printing: Helping Just-In-Time Be On Time
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing can contribute to the evolution of just-in-time inventory strategies.
Automotive 3D Printing For The Assembly Line
A recent case study reminds us that industrial 3D printing doesn’t just mean large industrial equipment.
Ford’s Integrated Tether System To Unleash 3D Printed Creativity
Ford introduced a new feature on their upcoming 2022 Maverick truck that could be of significant interest to 3D printer operators.
3D Printing For Tokyo 2020
Olympians and Paralympians at this summer’s Tokyo games will be awarded atop beautiful podiums 3D printed from recycled plastics.
Relativity Space Reveals Fully 3D Printed Reusable Rocket
Relativity Space revealed Terran R, their fully 3D printed reusable rocket.
COBOD’s Construction 3D Printer Powers Habitat For Humanity Project
COBOD revealed one of their construction 3D printers is being used on a Habitat for Humanity project.
Custom 3D Printed Shoe Lasts At The Touch Of A Button
A collaboration between multiple providers has created a way for shoemakers to quickly produce customized shoe lasts.
How 3D Printing Impacts The Maritime Industry
3D printing has penetrated a range of sectors and industries to a point where it is being adopted by mainstream organizations in their manufacturing processes. However, one sector that has been left behind in this adoption is the maritime industry.
The KAV 3D Printed Bike Helmet
Another personalized consumer product has been launched using 3D print technology, the KAV bike helmet.
A Look Into ActivArmor’s International Expansion
I spoke with ActivArmor Canada’s Kyle Stanley to learn more about how Active Armor operates internationally.
Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger take a look at an optimized design made possible via 3D printing.
3D Printing For Bus Transportation Critical Repair Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the spread of 3D printing parts for buses and other public transportation.
Arevo’s New 3D Printed Custom E-Scooter
Following on from the Superstrata 3D printed carbon fiber bike, the Arevo team has launched an e-Scooter.
Why Does Wiesemann 1893 Offer Free 3D Printed Tool Holders?
A tool manufacturer has leveraged 3D printing to make their product more attractive to buyers.
AMCM Provides Another Rocket-Building Large Format Metal 3D Printer
Rocket startup Launcher has acquired a massive custom-designed metal 3D printer from AMCM.
BorgWarner acelera inovação com aquisições e impressão 3D
Charles Goulding e Andressa Bonafe investigam o uso da impressão 3D na BorgWarner em português.
BorgWarner Accelerates Innovation with Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing by BorgWarner.
Girl Gang Garage is Now 3D
Girl Gang Garage has partnered with Stratasys to fully “3D” their latest project.
Adidas Releases the 4DFWD Using Carbon AM Technology
Adidas announced a new partially 3D printed shoe, the 4DFWD.
Seeking The Perfect 3D Printed Swim Goggles
A company is offering perfectly-fitting swim goggles with 3D technology.
The Case For Low-Cost SLS 3D Printing
A manufacturer has discovered the possibilities enabled by low-cost SLS 3D printing.
Bastian Solutions And 3D Printing For Automation
Charles R. Goulding considers advances in automation and where 3D printing fits into this new workflow.
Fixing Decades-Old Spelling Mistakes With 3D Scanning And 3D Printing
An interesting application of several 3D technologies took place in London recently.
Saint-Gobain And The Rise Of 3D Printing In Construction
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger consider how Saint-Gobain’s business strategies have been advancing the use of 3D printing in construction.
3D Printing Disrupts The Furniture Industry
Charles Goulding Jr. considers where 3D printing sits in the future of furniture supply chain.
Pasta And 3D Printing: A Recipe For Success!
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve up a look at 3D printing for the future of pasta.
The Semiconductor Race And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers where 3D printing may fit into the next generation of semiconductor production.
Students 3D Print Prototype “Lunar PAD”
A prototype lunar landing pad has been designed by students and 3D printed by ICON.
How AM Is Helping CNH Steer A Stronger Supply Chain Strategy
Additive manufacturing is becoming a key part of supply chain strategy.
The Race To Space And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing fits into space-focused investment activity.
Flight-Critical Demonstrations: How To Increase AM In Aerospace
SLM Solutions described an interesting metal 3D printed part made for an aerospace client.
Dual Trends Support Construction And Farm Equipment, And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers how dual trends position equipment makers like John Deere and Caterpillar for upcoming success.
Italy’s Richest Man And 3D Printed Eyeglasses
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine take a look at 3D printing for glasses and why the two might interest an influential figure.
The Pet Industry And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers safety when it comes to 3D printing for our pets.
The Route To Additive Manufacturing Production Is Not Always Direct
I’m reading a case study from Farsoon and it showed a not-so-direct route leading to additive manufacturing for production applications.
3D Printing’s Role In The First Billion-Dollar Drone Company Valuation
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing has helped build up Skydio drones.
Taking The METHOD On The Road
One of MakerBot’s clients demonstrated a very unusual method of using 3D printing.
Affordable Housing And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the potential for 3D printing construction to aid in the affordable housing crisis.
Nano Dimension Testing 3D Printed Circuit Board In Orbit
Nano Dimension partnered with L3Harris to produce a 3D printed circuit board that is currently in orbit.
Welcome to the Neighborhood: A 3D Printed Housing Development Prepares for Habitation
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at the latest habitable construction project made using 3D printing technologies.
The Incredible Complexity Of Justifying 3D Printed Applications
Making business sense of a proposed 3D printing application can be a lot more complex than you might imagine.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hardline Sports, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the use of 3D printing in sporting goods like bicycles and golf equipment.
How Far Has 3D Printing Changed: From Prototype To Orbit
A partly 3D printed research satellite will test the envelope of 3D printed technology.
Mighty Buildings To 3D Print A Neighborhood
A report suggests California-based Mighty Buildings is to 3D print an entire community of homes.
Solving A Canine Problem With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing enabled the development of a revolutionary device for cleaning dogs.
Fisker, Foxconn, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers a recent move for electric vehicle production.
BMF Investigating Production Of 3D Printed Microneedles For COVID-19 Vaccines
BMF has been collaborating with Carnegie-Mellon University on a very promising approach to COVID-19 vaccines.
Relativity Space Announces Massive 3D Printed Booster
Aerospace startup Relativity Space announced plans to develop a massive rocket booster that would be entirely 3D printed.
3D Printed Homes Take A Major Step Forward
Charles Goulding Jr. considers a big advance when it comes to 3D printing for home construction.
Farsoon Metal 3D Printing Technology Used For Approved Medical Implants
Farsoon’s metal 3D printers have been used to produce an officially approved medical implant in China.
Oshkosh Awarded U.S. Postal Deal Over Workhorse Group
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider where 3D printing may fit into the latest plan for USPS trucks.
The Full Spectrum Of 3D Printed Surgical Models
When it comes to surgical models, the idea is to pick the right 3D printer for the job.
Stratasys To 3D Print More Airbus Cabin Components
A new contract extension will see more 3D printed parts inside more Airbus cabins.
3D Printing For Piping
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider timely 3D printing applications that could help repair damaged piping.
Jetoptera’s 3D Printed Past And Future
A startup company has leveraged 3D printing technology to produce a revolutionary new approach to aircraft propulsion.
Barron’s 3 3D Printing Electric Companies And The Texas Power Outage
Charles R. Goulding considers three large 3D printing users that should benefit from restoration: Eaton, GE and Generac.
Ciro3D And Motorcycle Lighting
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at how integrating 3D technologies can enhance motorcycle lighting.
Some Questions About That 3D Printed School
A new project hopes to 3D print a school in Madagascar.
Texas’ Power Outage, Generators And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers ways in which 3D printing can help generators keep electricity online in difficult times.
3D Printing In The Jewelry Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at rising jewelry sales and new ways of making jewelry.
Pentagon Robot Technology Leapfrogging
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the Pentagon’s leadership in robotics, and where 3D printing plays a role.
3D Printing Hunting Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata gather 3D printing ideas for hunters.
3D Printing For The Two-Way Electric Smart Grid
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider upcoming 3D printing applications in a change to the power grid.
3D Print Materials Count: A Field Test Of Lightweight PLA
An RC flyer has performed a very real test of a lightweight 3D printing materials.
Supply Chain Constraints And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider how 3D printing can help overcome large companies’ supply chain woes.
The 3D Printing Industry And AI/Machine Learning
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a few examples of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D printing combining for more powerful solutions.
Impactful 3D Printing Innovation To Be Awarded
Startups employing to develop impactful applications are eligible for a major new award backed by big names and big prizes.
Vaccines, Drones, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley find common ground in advanced technologies and vaccine distribution efforts.
Combining Forces In 3D Printing: The US And UK Navies
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider two navies’ applications of additive manufacturing.
Antennas: 3D Printing Application Of The Future, Or Today?
Recently I’ve seen several projects using 3D printing to produce highly advanced antennae, and this is likely to be a significant application in the future.
Nottingham Spirk’s 3D Printing Approach To COVID-19
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine take a look at an innovative company’s use of 3D printing and other technologies in the face of pandemic.