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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.
Bioprinting Cartilage Tissue To Help Knees Function Again
The Wake Forest Institute has bioprinted regenerative knee cartilage tissue to replace damaged knee cartilage.
3D Printing And Air Compressors
Charles R. Goulding and Randy Rothbort take a look at the growing relationship between the air compressor industry and 3D printing.
Machine Shops And Intellectual Curiosity Into 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the intellectual curiosity required for more machine shops to adopt 3D printing in their work.
Neatsy AI Upgrades Shoe Fit With 3D Foot Scans
A U.S.-based startup called Neatsy AI makes use of the iPhone’s depth-sensing FaceID technology to predict comfortable sneaker fit for customers via 3D modelling.
Mobile High-Temperature 3D Printing
There was a time when high-temperature 3D printing was considered an experimental exercise, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore.
Getting Organized With Marie Kondo, The Container Store, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi clean up their act with 3D printed organization.
New Developments In 3D Printing For Digital Orthodontics And Dentistry
Charles R. Goulding considers the work in and implications of 3D printing in the dental industry.
The Science Of 3D Printed Jigs & Fixtures
Jigs and fixtures are a staple application in 3D printing, but there’s much to know when using them.
HP’s Environmentally Friendly Packaging And Production Solution
HP has developed a new and innovative Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution with the intention of delivering lighter, faster, more durable, user-friendly, cost-efficient, customizable, and environmentally friendly packaging.
Mighty Buildings’ Different Approach To Construction 3D Printing
I have some thoughts about a new construction 3D printing startup, Mighty Buildings.
Sensitive, ‘Invisible’ 3D Printed Sensors
Using 3D printing technology, Researchers from the University of Cambridge created electronic fibers 100 times thinner than a human hair, making sensors with massively improved capabilities.
The Empire State Trail: Opportunity For Recreational Activities And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider a hike or bike with 3D printing.
Semiconductor Industry Strategic Developments And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the rising importance of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the 3D printing sector.
The Tiniest 3D Printed Lady Liberty Celebrates US Inauguration Day
Micron-scale 3D printing brings a tiny take to big celebrations as Microlight3D unveils the tiniest Statue of Liberty.
Air Force Issues National Call For 3D Scanner Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine Air Force demand for reverse engineering using 3D scanning and 3D printing.
Why Would a 2D Printing Company Install a 3D Printer?
A curious announcement from Stratasys detailed how a 2D printing company installed a 3D printer. I’m wondering why they would do so.
American Bicycle Group And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding goes on a 3D printing ride with the American Bicycle Group (ABG).
Ursa Major Technologies Applies 3D Printing To Rocket Engines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider out-of-this-world opportunities for 3D printing.
Impresión 3D e Innovación con Propósito en 2021
Charles Goulding y Andressa Bonafe consideran un nuevo año de soluciones de construcción avanzadas impulsadas por la fabricación
3D Printing And Purposeful Innovation In 2021
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe consider a new year of advanced manufacturing-driven construction solutions.
Canyon: Putting The Pedal To The Metal With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a ride with 3D printing for advanced bicycles.
Future Trends In Healthcare And 3D Printing
The next time you or someone you love needs care, you may well find your doctor firing up a 3D printer to provide it.
Demolished Brutalist Building Saved Through Photogrammetry
A citizen 3D scanner has captured and 3D printed a now-demolished building.
Delayed Elective Surgery, Medical Devices And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding, Adam Friedman and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing plays into near-term surgical delays.
Nucor Steel’s 2020 3D Printing Program
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine 3D printing initiatives in a major steel firm that showed great promise throughout 2020.
Doctors On 3D Printing
3D printing has done some pretty great things for the medical industry, but what do doctors think of it? Doctors’ Opinions Of 3D Printing In Medicine First off, how is 3D printing incorporated into the medical workflow and what is it used for? Usually, products will be created by shaping a material through processes like… Continue reading Doctors On 3D Printing
Uppgradera: An Upgraded, 3D Printed IKEA Experience
Budapest-based designer Adam Miklosi has decided to “upgrade” existing IKEA products with his open-source collection of 3D printed accessories.
Are The New African 3D Printed Buildings The First Of Many?
A joint venture in Africa is 3D printing buildings, and it appears to be a service designed for expansion.
Retired Aged Aircraft And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the rising use of aerospace 3D printing as newer aircraft prepare to enter fleets.
3D Printing Aiding Spinal Surgeries
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine 3D printing being used for more advanced spinal surgical care.
Designing 3D Printed Animal Prosthetics
DiveDesign and Bionic Pets utilize nTopology to design end-use 3D printed parts for applications that don’t require mass manufacturing and instead would benefit from smaller-scale productions.
Appliance Trends, Hygiene, And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers rising applications of 3D printing in the appliance industry.
3D Printing And Hip Replacements
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata explore the role of 3D printing in the manufacture of hip replacements.
Cannabis And 3D Printing: R&D On The Ascent
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the place of 3D printing in the growing cannabis industry.
3D Printing For Shoulder Surgery
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine 3D printing coming into play to aid in advanced shoulder surgery procedures.
Yacht Creality: The Yacht Named For A 3D Printer
The Yacht Creality becomes the first yacht to be named after a 3D printer brand.
3D Printing Aiding In Ankle Surgery
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine how 3D printing is stepping up to create better results in ankle surgery.
5 Things We Like About PepsiCo’s Newly Redesigned Bottles
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how 3D printing helped PepsiCo design new bottles with a lot to like.
Carbon 3D Printing Goes To Dental School
The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at Boston University became the first dental school in the U.S.A. to install and implement a Carbon M series 3D printer.
SLS 3D Printing Helps IndyCar Brakes Keep Their Cool And Race To Victory
When it comes to racing, most of the focus is on speed — but work with SLS 3D printing is also helping critical braking components keep their cool for a winning IndyCar team.
Amazon Drones, Prescription Drugs, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might play into Amazon’s use of drone-delivered prescriptions.
How 3D Printing Can Help Us Weather The Ongoing Pandemic
We’re going to take a look at a few key areas in which 3D printing, as an accessible form of manufacturing, is useful to weather the pandemic.
Mobility Goes Additive For RAIL-iability In 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi get on board with Mobility Goes Additive’s forward-looking additive manufacturing vision.
3D Printing Chess Sets
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider 3D printing as part of a logical gambit.
Makers Are Still 3D Printing PPE
It’s fallen out of the headlines since the spring, but individual makers remain hard at work at their home 3D printers making pandemic protection gear.
3D Printing’s Pandemic Call To Action
COVID-19 took the healthcare system by storm (and surprise). We had little time to prepare and lots of lives at stake. 3D printing is trying to balance the playing field by responding to worldwide calls to action.
Geothermal To 3D Printing: You’re Grounded
Charles Goulding Jr considers how geothermal energy might come together with growth in 3D printing.
COBOD 3D Printer Building Three-Floor Apartment
COBOD announced their partner is using the BOD2 construction 3D printer to build a three-story apartment building in Germany.
German RepRap’s Silicone Journey
I spoke with German RepRap’s Andrea Berneker to learn how they have been deploying their silicone LAM process.
U.S. Supply Chain Bottlenecks And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider further solutions 3D printing can offer to major supply chains in the face of ongoing disruption.
The $9.5 Billion Columbia Submarine Contract And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the increasing role of additive manufacturing in Navy submarines.
Cobra Golf Tees Up With Metal Jet 3D Printing
HP’s Metal Jet 3D printing is taking a swing on the greens via Cobra Golf’s fancy new putter.
3D Printing Impact Of Xbox Series X And PlayStation 5
Charles Goulding and Adam Friedman consider how 3D printing might impact updates to the latest gaming consoles.
MiniFactory’s Additive Customer Journey
I spoke with Olli Pihlajamäki of miniFactory to find out how they work with additive manufacturing clients.
Tongue Tied Pharma: Oral Thin Films And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the use of 3D printing in a different sort of pharmaceutical development.
Ice Cold: A New Day For Thermal Desalination And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. dives into 3D printing used for thermal desalination applications.
Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making
It is quite challenging trying to fathom how two industrial techniques are used to create delicate jewelry. 3D printing is an additive process and CNC machining uses a subtractive technique, but both methods produce fine pieces.
3D Printing And Solar Panels
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata look at how the solar panel industry could make use of 3D printing technology.
Racing the Clock with Help from Carbon Capture and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines the possibilities for use of 3D printing in carbon capture equipment.
Essentium’s Unique Approach To Aerospace 3D Printing
Many 3D print companies service the aerospace industry, but it appears that Essentium is doing things in quite a different way.
PCL Construction Discovers New 3D Printing Use Case
I’ve learned of an amazing form of 3D printing usage that I suspect many construction companies don’t yet know.
3D Printed Fashions Becoming More Sophisticated
Ganit Goldstein is an Israel designer developing techniques for producing fantastic 3D printed fashions.
3D Printing Pumps
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at the use of 3D printing for pump prototyping, manufacture, and replacement inventory.
Three Spooky 3D Printing Innovations Of The Past
3D printing isn’t often associated with the word “spooky”, but as Halloween fast approaches, I couldn’t help but think of a few spooky 3D printing innovations that I’ve seen over the past few years.
SLS 3D Printing For Robotic End-Of-Arm Applications
When improving a 3D printed part, sometimes a different 3D printing technology is the best route as contract manufacturer HARBEC recently found.
Can RV Rental Platforms Take To The Road With Help From 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a few ways 3D printing can come into play for the RV rental lifestyle.
A New 3D Printing Material That Resembles Biological Tissues
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing material that closely mimics biological tissues.
Fabrisonic Experimenting With Hybrid 3D Printing Approaches
Fabrisonic described a very unusual project in which they employed two different 3D printing processes.