3D printing in space remains an intriguing proposition for the European Space Agency, which continues to examine native materials for extraterrestrial building opportunities.
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Single-Site Motorsport 3D Printing: Workshop of the Future?
I’m reading a fascinating story about how a small motorsport company is using 3D printing in a very different way.
Posh Pool Houses And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a dip into 3D printing for new outdoor hangouts.
3D Printed Pumping Iron
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman pump up the use of 3D printing to take a look at gym equipment.
3D Printing Service Bureaus And The Home Improvement Duopoly
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a handy look at 3D printing and home improvement.
Truck Stops And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata hit the road with an idea for spare parts 3D printing that keeps truckers trucking.
How Long Does It Take For Industrial 3D Printer ROI?
When investing in new industrial 3D printing equipment, a common concern is ROI — it turns out that return on investment can be as fast as 90 days.
3D Printing Hits The Ice With NHL-Certified Helmet Liners
Carbon and CCM Hockey are getting their heads in the game with customized 3D printed helmet liners for the NHL.
Magna: 3D Printing And Capturing The Asset-Light Electric Vehicle Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in new electric vehicles (EVs).
American vs Dubai Utilities And 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential for innovation and 3D printing in utility services.
Five DOD-Approved Drone Suppliers & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at where 3D printing may come into play alongside DOD-approved drones.
LightForce Closes $14M Funding For 3D Printed Braces Brackets
3D printing funding is looking down in the mouth today as LightForce Orthodontics announces a $14 million Series B round.
Desktop 3D Printed Air Management System
Art and utility come together in the sleek 3D printed Air Management System (AMS) Mini.
Human Longevity Increases The Need For 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers increasing lifespans increasing medical 3D printing demand.
The Global Elevator Industry Restructuring And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding elevates the 3D printing conversation in the elevator industry.
The Savioke Relay, Google-Backed Hotel Robots, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding discusses the rising use of robots in hotels, and how 3D printing might help in their creation.
The Innovation Of Daikin HVAC And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mindy Zhu consider Daikin’s burgeoning usage of additive manufacturing.
3D Printing Heads To The Beach
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider enjoy the summer sun with 3D printing.
$9.5 Billion For National Parks And 3D Printing For Camping And Hiking
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at 3D printing for the great outdoors.
DED 3D Printing For 10 Million Turbine Blade Repairs
If real-world usage serves as a proof point, Optomec has just shared 10 million proof points in support of the validity of metal additive manufacturing.
3D Printing Hits The Slopes
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at the sporty side of 3D printing with a focus on skiing.
Vietnam: Strong Economy Supply Chain Alternative And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley explore the rising use of 3D printing in Vietnam and impact on global supply chains.
Is 3D Printing The Right Tool For The Job?
I’m reading a story on FastCompany about a 3D printed reef project, and wondering if this was the correct solution.
Adidas Releases New ULTRA4D Shoe With Advanced 3D Printed Midsole
Adidas, one of the leading shoe companies in the world, released the new ULTRA4D shoe, which sports a 3D printed midsole.
Azoth’s Unique Digital Inventory Approach Using XYZprinting’s SLS System
XYZprinting’s MfgPro230 xS SLS 3D printer is enabling a company to provide an unusual digital inventory service.
12th Century Lost Wax Casting Replicated In 21st Century 3D Printing
The Gloucester Candlestick has been faithfully recreated in a new 3D print.
Marina Consolidation, Boat Rentals & 3D Printing: Smooth Sailing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing might benefit from consolidation trends among marinas.
3D Printing For Generator Components
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider delve into the use of 3D printing to produce components for generators.
Stratasys Deep Inside GM
Stratasys issued an interesting press release where they describe their activities inside of GM.
Conformal Antennas And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine the use of 3D printing in producing conformal antennas.
An Unexpected Bioprinting Advantage Over COVID-19
Researchers have been using bioprinting technology to assist in the development of COVID-19 treatments.
3D Printing: Helping Boats Take Flight
Charles R. Goulding sets sail with the idea of 3D printing for technologically advanced boat manufacture.
Strong Winds And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the coming together of 3D printing and wind power.
3D Printing And Supply Chain Preparedness
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that supply chains can be disrupted suddenly and without any indication of how long the interruption will last.
Fore! 3D Printing in Golf
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata explore the use of 3D printing in the world of golf.
3D Printing Rides The Ford Bronco Again
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley delight in the 3D printing opportunity emerging from Ford’s reintroduction of the Bronco.
When Complex Internal Structures Are Cricket Tubes
3D printing is well known for creating complex designs with intricate internal structures; sometimes those structures serve as tubes for crickets.
When 3D Printing Makes Sense For Serial Production
Many companies requiring thousands of components use 3D printing to perfect their design before moving to injection molding for production, but sometimes it makes sense to stick with additive manufacturing.
3D Printed Micro-Endoscope Developed
Researchers have developed a way to fabricate microscopic endoscopes using 3D printing technology.
Polimotor’s 3D Printed Plastic Internal Combustion Engine
A company is apparently 3D printing fully functional internal combustion engines for racing — made from plastic!
The Iconic Vespa Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Gouding and Andressa Bonafe check out Vespa scooting into 3D printing.
Reimagining The Supply Chain With Large-Format 3D Printing
As the global supply chain is focusing on transitioning for better agility, large-format 3D printing from BigRep offers a few interesting ways to integrate advanced manufacturing throughout operations.
Sport Fishing Reeling In 3D Printing Practices
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss the rise of 3D printing in fishing as outdoor activities continue to attract enthusiasts.
Horses And Robot Dogs Can Leave the Ground
Charles R. Goulding discusses 3D printing in helping all four legs leap.
Analyzing KFC’s 3D Printed Chicken Project
KFC announced a new initiative to 3D print their fried chicken products, but could this be practical?
The Great American Bicycle Drought
Peter Saenz examines how 3D printing might help in bicycle supply.
Jabil Updates On Additive Manufacturing Operations And Strategies
On the heels of Jabil’s recently announced collaboration with Fictiv, we catch up directly with the digital manufacturing company for a look at their latest 3D printing strategies.
Jabil, COVID-19, And The Value Proposition Of 3D Printing In 2020
Jabil is uniquely situated to address both stop-gap and long-term supply chain needs relating to pandemic response, as a recent conversation highlights.
Porsche’s 3D Printed Pistons Demonstrate High Efficiency
An interesting experiment in metal 3D printing has resulted in some rather efficient pistons for Porsche sports cars.
MX3D Completes 3D Printed Robot Arm Project
When we last saw MX3D at Formnext 2019, they were showing off a 3D printed robot arm. Now, they’ve tested it in a working robotic system.
3D Printing Single-Use Stethoscopes
Another application for 3D printing in pandemic response has emerged with single-use stethoscopes.
Arevo’s 3D Printed Continuous Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Process Just Got Real
California startup Superstrata just launched a new e-bike made with 3D printed continuous carbon fiber.
3D Printing And Restructuring The Oil & Gas Industry
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley examine growing opportunity for 3D printing in a restructuring oil and gas industry.
3D Printing Makes “She Shed” Dreams Come True
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe dive into the fabulous world of the “She Shed,” made all the more personal with 3D printing.
3D Printing Our Way To Robotic Surgeries
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore the rising usage of 3D printing in increasingly automated surgical tasks.
3D Printed FRP Footbridge To Be In Use This Year
Progress has been updated on a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) footbridge to be 3D printed in Rotterdam.
The Brooklyn Navy Yard And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing activity and opportunity at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Dental 3D Printing Turns To Large-Scale NP Testing Swab Production
As the global pandemic continues, testing supplies remain in high demand — and 3D printing continues to step up to meet needs.
Warehouse Drones And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider discuss the use of drones in warehouses, and where 3D printing fits into this high-flying physical inventory approach.
Scaling Up Ceramic 3D Printing For Dentistry
The dental industry is a major user of ceramic 3D printing, and a new global partnership is set to see applications move from concept through to production.
Now Is The Time To Push 3D Printing Into Manufacturing
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Bill And 3D Printing
Charlie Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider some applications of 3D printing in an upcoming major infrastructure bill.
Another 3D Printed House To Go Up This Summer
A new project in the Czech Republic will produce a small 3D printed house called “Prvok”.
RVs Take To The Road – And Take To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing opportunities in the RV industry.
Making The Old New Again With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing can rebuild appliances and other household items in need of repair.
Boatyard 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss 3D printing of spare parts and other components for maritime operations.
COBOD 3D Printing 200m Turbine Tower!
News from COBOD indicates they are to assist in the production of massive wind turbines by 3D printing large tower bases.
Ford/Volkswagen Co-Production And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss a new automotive co-production agreement and the potential applications there for 3D printing.
Auto Part Manufacturers And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look into the place of 3D printing in a reshaped auto part supply chain.
3D Printed And 5G Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Antennas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 5G networks can benefit from 3D printed MIMO antennas.
SpaceX Triggers Increased Use Of 3D Printing?
I’m seeing another reason companies will increase their adoption of 3D printing, and this time it’s at the top end of a rocket.
Embroidery and 3D Printing: Mending Ways
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi stitch up a look at 3D printing and embroidery.
CBD Products, Hemp, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the conjunction of 3D printing and growth in CBD products.
Overcoming The Performance Barrier To Full-On Radical 3D Printing
There’s a key barrier that’s holding back 3D printing from much more radical use, but it may be about to break down.
Ultraviolet C Robots And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman check out 3D printing used for building new robots that may help slow the spread of pandemic.
Harley-Davidson Shifts Gears To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding revs up the idea of 3D printing in the Harley-Davidson supply chain.
Sourcing US Grid Components And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi dig into the potential use of 3D printing for sourcing the US power grid.
Stratasys Client 3D Printing ISS Components, More To Come?
A new 3D printed part being used on the International Space Station could open up new worlds of 3D printing applications.
Black Hawk Twinned
Digital twin creation of the US Army’s Black Hawk helicopters will bring new life into the out-of-production aircraft.
Rocket Crafters Tests STAR-3D 3D Printed Rocket Engine
Rocket Crafters has concluded testing of their revolutionary 3D printed hybrid rocket engine.
Superfeet’s Expanding Use of 3D Printing
I spoke to some folks from Superfeet Worldwide, who described how they use 3D printing technology in their footwear operation.
Cooking Up A New Recipe For The Reconditioned Restaurant Food Equipment Business With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine 3D printing applications in reconditioned restaurant equipment.
Miele Distributing 3D Printable Attachments
Miele, the high-end German manufacturer of consumer goods, now offers downloadable 3D models for printing, some of which may fit your appliances.
HP Connects The Internal Dots To Mobilize 3D Printing: Part Two
HP has been working internally and with its global partner network to mobilize 3D printing efforts to fight the spread of COVID-19.
HP Connects The Internal Dots To Mobilize 3D Printing: Part One
HP shares details of their internal and external teamwork to bring 3D printing into play to join the fight against COVID-19.
Is the HVAC Industry Finally Ready for 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ponder 3D printing possibilities for the HVAC industry.
SPEE3D’s Anti-Viral Copper 3D Prints Deployed
A validated COVID-19 utility solution announced by SPEE3D has now been adopted by a government agency.
New Seating Solutions Are Comfortable With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the future of seating — and how 3D printing can help to redesign public seating areas.
5 Industries That Benefit From Ceramics 3D Printing
What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
Shiruba Prototypes Aquarium Filters With SLS 3D Printing
One company that’s recently leveraged the ability of 3D printing to produce prototypes is Taiwan-based Shiruba, makers of the Power Aquarium line of water filters.
3D Printing Drug Compounding Becomes More Relevant During The Coronavirus Crisis
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine drug compounding with 3D printing technology.
3D Technologies And Healthcare Accessibility
From providing new methods for conducting healthcare appointments to improving diagnostics, 3D technologies promise improved quality of life for patients with a vast array of health needs.
5 Minutes Of 3D Printing Kills Coronavirus On Contact Surfaces
One of the benefits of 3D printing that’s kept the technology in the front lines against COVID-19 has been its speed — and now we need to look at SPEE3D too.
3D Printing + Injection Molding: COVID-19 Collaboration Scales Up Within A Week
Scaling up production to help in the fight against pandemic poses certain challenges — that are increasingly possible to overcome.
Traditional Ventilator Manufacturers Seek To Scale Up And Simplify Production
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines ventilator manufacture picking up with 3D printing.