Two key developments in additively manufactured rockets occurred this week, one positive, and the other seemingly negative.
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A 3D printed PSI of hope in Ukraine
Implanting even a large skull section may seem like a relatively small victory in the dramatic context of the ongoing war but itās making a huge difference in this soldierās life.
How Four Global Giants are Changing the Game with 3D Printing Technologies
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabalan examine how four EPIC companies move toward sustainability.
Heating Up the Future: 3D Printing’s Role in Tackling the 2023 Plumbing Parts Crisis
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing to alleviate a plumbing parts shortage.
The Age of Lightweight Smallsats: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Satellite Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing technology to expand smallsat applications.
SPEE3D’s Supersonic 3D Printing Tech Gaining Traction with Military Sectors
Something very interesting is happening at SPEE3D.
MX3D Expands Horizons with Installation of First WAAM M1 System in Canada
MX3D announced a new installation of the WAAM system that signals the company’s growth.
How US Companies are Using 3D Printing to Maximize Benefits of Industrial Space in Mexico
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how US companies have leveraged 3D print technology in their new Mexico factories.
After The Last Boeing 747 Aircraft Delivery, 3D Printing Will Keep Them in The Air
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee much 3D printing for Boeing 747s in the future.
BigRep 3D Printers Create Lightweight and Corrosion-Resistant Blade Restraints for Helicopters
BigRep described very intriguing new application for 3D printing: Helicopter Blade Restraints.
Offshore Drilling: How 3D Printing is Enhancing the Oil & Gas Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent usage of 3D printing in offshore oil rigs.
Relativity Space Hits Milestone Despite Mission Failure of Terran 1 Rocket
Relativity Space achieved their milestone this week, sort of.
Innovation on Deck: How Louisville Slugger uses 3D Printing
Louisville Slugger is combining modern techniques with tradition by using 3D printing to create next generation equipment.
Military Conflict: Using 3D Printing Technology to Boost Ukraine’s Armaments
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe there is a key role for 3D printing in the Ukraine conflict.
3D Printing Rockets: Relativity Space is About to Reach a Historic Milestone
If youāve been paying attention, we almost hit a major milestone in 3D printing this past weekend.
A Look at UMaine’s 3D Printed Solutions to Housing, Energy and Infrastructure Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several 3D printed innovations at the University of Maine.
130 Buildings Worldwide Have Been 3D Printed: COBOD Report
COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.
Canyon’s Revolutionary Mountain Bike: A Sustainable 3D Printed Aluminum Truss Frame
Charles R. Goulding & Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new 3D printed bike frame project.
Indian Railways Leverage 3D Printing for Luxury Train Coaches
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent developments in usage of 3D printing by Indian railways.
ICON and Partners Reveal Unconventional Construction 3D Printing Project in Marfa, Texas
A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.
TEI Acquires Another Massive voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer to Supply Parts to GM
voxeljet announced the sale of a 3D printer. But itās more than just that.
New Frontier Aerospace’s Hypersonic Aircraft: Powered by Metal 3D Printing
Metal 3D printing is at the heart of New Frontier Aerospaceās plans.
3D Printing With Sawdust Converts A Waste Into Luxury Goods
Forust Partners with design firm HagenHinderdael to demonstrate the beauty and sustainability of 3D printing with organics.
Carbon Expands Dental Labs Offering
Carbon introduced automated print preparation for dental models and new validated post-processing options with Form Wash.
Digital Foam Technology: EOS and Bauer Create New Customized Hockey Helmets
EOS and Bauer unveiled a new application for 3D printing: personalized ice hockey helmets.
Iceland’s Curio: Utilizing 3D Printing for Fish-Processing Machinery
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing widespread use of 3D print technology.
Combining Robots and 3D Printing to Fuel Growing Restaurant Automation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent examples of restaurants leveraging 3D printing robotics to provide automation.
Nasa Wants To Build A Pipeline On The Moon
The space agency is studying moon-based robots and additive manufacturing to build a pipeline that transports oxygen from an extraction site to a lunar base.
Combating Cancer: Exploring the Potential of HP, Varian and Adaptiiv’s 3D Print Collaboration
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine a powerful combination of technologies to advance cancer treatments.
COBOD Completes Project 3D Printing Climate-Resistant 10 Homes in Kenya
COBOD reports incredible progress on one of their several 3D printed home projects.
Learn How 3D Printing Helped Create Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing technology played a big part in the production of Guillermo del Toroās āPinocchio”, soon to be released on Netflix.
Rocket Launched by UC Berkeley Students Contains 3D Printed Components
Students at UC Berkeley have launched a large rocket containing a number of 3D printed components.
3D Printing Industry Set to Take Off with Relativity Space’s Milestone Launch
Relativity Space is nearing a key milestone, and so is 3D printing.
Defense Production in India Gains Momentum with 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review large Indian firms leveraging 3D printing.
Carver Pump partners with IperionX to produce AM parts for the US Navy
The US currently has no domestic capacity to traditionally manufacture the large titanium pump castings, and is therefore turning to AM as the solution.
3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe recent corporate moves could boost 3D printing usage.
Taking Advantage of 3D Printing for Enhanced Elective Surgeries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at opportunities for 3D printing technology in healthcare.
Making Injection Molding Better with Metal 3D Printing
I had a discussion with Velo3D and learned of a very interesting application for metal 3D printing.
The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how 3D print technology has enabled a company to create unique services never before possible.
The Most Important Application for 3D Printing: Conformal Cooling
Conformal cooling is not only a better way to cool injection molds for plastics, but it might allow hypersonic air travel.
How Can Regal Rexnord Benefit from 3D Printing Technology?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Regal Rexnord could leverage 3D print technology.
Uncovering the Benefits of 3D Printing in MedTech
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in five major healthcare companies.
BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an unprecedented 3D print project in Texas.
Achieving Breakthroughs in Drug Discovery with 3D Bioprinting
Charles Goulding and Andressa BonafƩ examine the state of bioprinting with a look at recent developments.
How 3D Printing is Helping the Medtech Industry Overcome Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the surge in medical 3D prints after the pandemic.
PEUGEOT INCEPTION CONCEPT Features 3D Printing on Textiles
Adoption of additive manufacturing at Stellantis Group continues to grow, this time via innovative 3DFashion technology from Stratasys.
ADS’ US$65M Facility to Improve Water Management Solutions with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how a drainage company could make use of 3D printing technology.
Exploring Beyond the Box: Construction 3D Printing for Undersea Artificial Reefs
Almost all the buzz about construction 3D printing is about āprinting homesā, but there’s more to the story.
Haddy: The New 3D Printed Furniture Startup
A new 3D print-based furniture venture has launched: Haddy.
3D Printing for Esports: Improving Performance and Health
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at the innovations in 3D printing that have assisted esports.
Overcoming Outgassing and Weight Challenges with 3D Printing for Space Applications
If you think 3D printing mechanical parts is tricky, try making parts for space applications.
Exploring the Role of 3D Printing and Robotics in Japan’s Manufacturing Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the incredible developments in 3D printing and robotics that have taken place in Japan.
How Can 3D Printing Help Ukraine’s Railways?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how several 3D print technologies and companies could aid the efforts in Ukraine.
Predators Behind Bars: A Story of Bicycle Aerodynamics and Manufacturing
Predator Cycling introduces carbon fiber custom fitted bicycle bar extensions.
Aidro’s Digital Lab Supplies 3D Printed Parts to Leonardo Helicopters
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see much 3D printing from a new US military contract.
How 3D Printing Is Helping Ukraine Rebuild Its Power Infrastructure
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several companies that could use 3D printing to assist reconstruction in Ukraine.
Create Unique Avatar Merchandise with 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose some 3D printing for the Avatar franchise.
How Volkswagen is Utilizing 3D Printing to Combat Supply Chain Disruptions Caused by China Lockdowns
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the reaction of automakers in China during the recent crisis.
Exploring Qatar University’s 3D Printing Solutions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal the way 3D print tech was used to help create this year’s World Cup stadiums.
BP, ExxonMobil & Shell Investing in Biogas Production Powered by 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman look at usage of 3D printing by several major oil & gas companies.
Unpacking the FDA’s Framework for 3D Printing at the Point of Care
Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding look at the progress of certified healthcare applications for 3D printing.
3D Printing Technology Aids General Dynamics In Ukraine Arms Deal
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the opportunities opening for additive manufacturing as a result of the conflict in Ukraine.
Additive Helping Harness Geothermal Energy
Engineering a 3D printed component that can take the heat and corrosive chemicals in a geothermal well.
Thailand: The Next 3D Printing Hub
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the possibility of increased use of 3D printing in Thailand.
When a Leading Designer Uses a 3D Printer
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate review the use of personal 3D printing by a noted designer.
Multinational US$1T Asset Manager: Blackstone & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Matthew Selman examine the growing use of 3D print tech in Blackstone’s new acquisition.
Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Systems and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential use of 3D printing technology to improve the efficiency of CHP operations.
The NFLās Concussion Protocol, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at how a recent incident might have been helped with a 3D print application.
How 3D Printing Can Help Pakistan After Devastating Flooding
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi hope Pakistan will release their ban on import of 3D printers to assist in flooding relief.
Automotive Industry Turning Gears with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how certain advanced automobile manufacturers are now leveraging 3D printing.
Industry Giants Support Concrete 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at developments in construction 3D print applications.
3D Printing Watertight Closeable Models
Charles R. Goulding and Matt SelmanĀ consider the benefits of using 3D print technology to produce watertight cases for underwater devices.
The Revival of Nuclear Reactors and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at the increasing use of metal 3D printing in the nuclear industry.
The HVAC Winter Project and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest use of 3D printing in the HVAC industry could increase.
Miso Food Robots and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the tasty future of fast food, courtesy of 3D print technology.
Shifting from Plumbing to Semiconductors with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a surprising shift in the plumbing industry.
HP/Schneider/GKN Partnership and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a partnership between AM and industry.
Tata Group and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Tata Group’s use of 3D printing technologies.
The Use of 3D Printing for Repair: an AM Coalition Webinar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in use of 3D print technology for repair activities.
How 3D Printing is Changing the Jewelry Industry Around the Globe
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa BonafƩ look at the various ways 3D printing technology is being used to produce jewelry.
The US Railway Labor Deal and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing use of 3D printing in transportation industries.
Myopic Population and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the battle against myopia.
Bidenās Biotech Executive Order and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of new legislation in the US.
Vertical Farming and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe 3D printing could greatly assist the growing practice of vertical farming.
Electric Bike Popularity Booms Globally and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest 3D printing technology could be used to assist the burgeoning e-bike industry.
Broken Coffee Machines Saved by 3D Printing
Sometimes it makes sense to use 3D printing to repair machines.
Benefits and Applications of Aluminum 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa BonafƩ look at recent additive applications using aluminum metal.
Porsche IPO and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe 3D printing could assist Porsche.
Recycling Auto Parts and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent trends in the automotive industry.
How 3D Printing Is Benefitting People From Diverse Backgrounds
There are plenty of ways 3D printed items can help people with needs.
Apprenticeship Programs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing could benefit from new apprenticeship programs.
Human Digital Twinning and Medical 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at digital twinning and 3D printing.
The Water Infrastructure Crisis and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose several ideas for leveraging 3D printing technology to solve today’s water crises.
A Different Way To 3D Print Rockets
Firehawk Aerospace is 3D printing rockets, but not in the way you might think.
Gulf Coast Military Shipbuilding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing use can be increased by shipyards constructing and refurbishing vessels.