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LOTMAXX Unveils Hybrid High-Speed 3D Printer with Laser Engraving Capability
LOTMAXX announced a new high speed desktop FFF 3D printer with a difference: it also includes a powerful laser.
AM Industry Leaders Discuss Caution and Optimism in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi cover the most recent AM Investment Strategies Roundtable discussion.
The Hylo and Basis: AON3D’s Game-Changing Printer and Software Combo
AON3D announced an intriguing new 3D printer that’s driven by a new AI-powered software system.
UV Resistant TEPU 50A: Inkbit’s Material for Outdoor Applications
Inkbit announced a new material, and I think this is quite a bit more important than you might realize.
Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit
Formlabs announced a new element to their SLS 3D printing ecosystem: Fuse Blast.
Book of the Week: Perfecting Your Prints
This week’s selection is “Perfecting Your Prints: Mastering Post-Processing and Finishing Techniques for Exceptional 3D Prints” by Barrett Williams.
Nexa3D Set to Acquire Essentium, Expanding Its Reach in 3D Printing Technologies
There’s big news in the corporate world: Nexa3D announced plans to acquire Essentium.
EOS’s Newest Metal 3D Printer: M 300-4 with Powerful Copper Printing Capabilities
EOS announced a new, large metal 3D printer, the EOS M 300-4.
Size Meets Heat: Ignite’s Huge Build Volume for Large High-Temp Prints
miniFactory announced a new and powerful high temperature 3D printer, the Ignite.
Design of the Week: Toothbrush Holder Insert
This week’s selection is the Toothbrush Holder Insert by Printables contributor DireLlama.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Drones: How FAA’s Licensing Decision Opens New Avenues
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss companies that were recently granted licenses to operate unmanned aircraft for long distances and the associated 3D printing applications.
Formnext 2023: Gearing Up for the World’s Premier 3D Printing Event
It’s that time of year again: Formnext is this coming week.
Project R3D Announces Swift Deliveries of the Talos Printer Series
We’ve received a lot more information about Project R3D’s Talos high speed 3D printers. The Chicago-based company first announced the Talos series only a few weeks ago in early September. Now the company seems to be shipping them to customers after only a few weeks. The Talos series is comprised of three models, the 600,… Continue reading Project R3D Announces Swift Deliveries of the Talos Printer Series
Inside Axtra3D’s New HQ: Merging Innovation with Customer Experience
Axtra3D has opened a new headquarters building in Charlotte.
This is What 3D Printing for Production Looks Like at BMW
A German auto plant 3D prints sand cores for light metal casting, integrating additive manufacturing into engine production line.
Rethinking Construction: The Potential of Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings
I’ve been thinking about a new concept for designing 3D printed buildings that just might change the way we work and live quite a bit.
The Rise of 3MF: Is It Truly the Future of 3D Printing Formats?
3MF is the 3D printing format of the future, but how widespread is its use these days?
3D Printed Metal vs. CNC Milling: A Surprising Strength Analysis
A very surprising analysis of 3D printed metal versus CNC milling has been completed.
BASF Reports Separate 3D Printing Business Results
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss BASF’s disclosure of strong sales results for it 3D printing business unit, Forward AM.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review at the Raise3D Pro3 Plus high speed 3D printer continues with a look at setup and operations.
Hands On With The Raise3D Pro3 Plus Hyper Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Raise3D has produced several notable professional 3D printers, and we’ve been able to do extensive testing on their Pro3 Plus model.
3D Printing Drives MagCAD’s Rise as a Key Player in the Cycling Sector
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the MagCAD 3DPRINTUK partnership.
Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation
A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.
Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Pioneer Anisoprint Moves Headquarters to China
Anisoprint has reappeared, far, far away.
Innovative 3D Printed Bio-Implants: A New Approach Using the Eye
Researchers have developed a highly unusual 3D printed solution for bio-implants.
Book of the Week: Painting Wargaming Figures
This week’s selection is “Painting Wargaming Figures” by Javier Gomez Valero.
Aerosint Acquired Once Again: Schaeffler Group Takes the Helm
Aerosint has been purchased — again.
Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round
Seurat Technologies announced a truly massive funding raise from a set of very intriguing investors.
Nano Dimension Expands its Footprint in Precision 3D Printing with New Models
Nano Dimension announced three new micro 3D printers to add to their Fabrica line.
Design of the Week: Reaction Jewelry Collection
This week’s selection is the Reaction Jewelry collection from Nervous System.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 29, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi examine the captivating origin story of the Air Jordan shoe and Nike’s implementation of 3D printing in recent years.
From Rumors to Reality: SPEE3D’s Role in Ukraine’s 3D Printing Strategy
We now know a lot more about the mysterious 3D printers supplied to Ukraine.
Essentium’s Annual Survey Sheds Light on Contract Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Essentium released additional findings from their annual additive manufacturing manufacturing survey.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced they’ve received a significant investment, and there’s an interesting twist to the story.
Fraunhofer ICT Develops Advanced Foaming Filament Technology for 3D Printing
Fraunhofer ICT has developed a versatile printable filament approach that can “foam” in controllable ways.
3D Systems Announces Major Restructuring: What’s the Implication?
3D Systems announced a major “restructuring” initiative, but what could this mean?
Sygnis and the Breakthrough in Ceramic 3D Printing for Energy
Sygnis has participated in a breakthrough energy project with a new ceramic 3D printing solution.
Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.
Prusa Research’s Design Contest Reveals Potential for 3D Printed Spare Parts
Prusa Research just concluded a design contest and there’s a surprising outcome.
Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing
A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.
British Museum to 3D Scan Entire Collection
The British Museum announced an incredible project: they are digitizing their entire collection.
Germany’s Edge: 3D Printing in Rail and Defense Sectors
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing technology and new policies can address recent economic concerns in Germany.
Eradicating Microplastics: ORNL’s Solution to the Plastics Recycling Dilemma
There has been an incredibly important development in the field of plastics recycling.
Sirris Acquires First Minerva Printer, Marking ValCUN’s First Major Sale
There’s news from ValCUN, makers of a very unusual metal 3D printer.
Introducing the AL250: Aurora Labs’ Advanced Follow-up to the RMP-1
Aurora Labs unveiled a new metal 3D printer, the AL250.
Book of the Week: Etsy Empire Strikes Back
This week’s selection is “Etsy Empire Strikes Back” by Eric Michael.
9 Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer for Continuous Production
What would be the key things to look for when choosing a desktop 3D printer for series production?
ORNL Researchers Explore 3D Printing for Lunar Rover Wheels
Researchers at ORNL have been 3D printing prototype lunar wheels.
From Hand-Forging to 3D Printing: The Evolution of Robin Woolard’s Jewelry Designs
Charles R. Goulding discusses Robin Woolard’s 3D printed jewelry collection showcased at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California.
Design of the Week: “G” Award Trophy
This week’s selection is the G Award, produced on HP 3D printing equipment.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 22, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
SharkNinja’s Integration of 3D Printing in Product Design and Development
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss SharkNinja’s ongoing and potential 3D printing activities and opportunities.
From China to Maryland: Creality’s Expanding Global Engagement in 3D Printing
Creality successfully hosted its second user meetup, ShareFest Maryland 2023.
Evidence of a Potential SpaceX-Related 3D Printed Construction Uncovered
I spotted evidence of an unusual construction 3D print taking place that might involve SpaceX.
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System
At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.
Leap 71 Open Sources PicoGK: A Revolutionary Computational Engineering Framework
Leap 71 has open sourced a powerful computational engineering software framework.
Modix Introduces the Core-Meter: A New Large Format 3D Printer
Modix announced a new large format 3D printer, the Modix Core-Meter.
UltiMaker Announces Rebranding of MakerBot After Merger
UltiMaker announced a rebranding of MakerBot.
Stratasys and the Impacts of Military Mobilization in Israel
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Stratasys’ relationship with the Israeli military and what the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict means for Israeli tech startups.
BLT Breaks Ground with the BLT-S800: A 20-Laser 3D Printer
Bright Laser Technologies has introduced a massive metal 3D printer that uses an astonishing 20 lasers.
Sigma Additive’s Transition: From Additive Manufacturing to Consumer Travel?
There’s been a very puzzling development at Sigma Additive Solutions.
Rapid Military Support: Essentium’s 3D Printers Deployed in Ukraine
Essentium announced a very unusual deployment of their additive manufacturing equipment — in Ukraine.
The Rising Role of 3D Printing in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at BAE Systems’ recent acquisition of Ball Aerospace and how 3D printing can play a role.
New York’s Proposed Bill A8132: Mandatory Criminal Checks for 3D Printer Buyers
The state of New York has introduced a new bill, A8132, which will require 3D printer buyers to pass a criminal record check.
Breakthrough in Nano-3D Printing: AOSS Method Unveiled
Researchers have unveiled a new method of nano-3D printing that addresses current limitations, offering both speed and precision unprecedented in nanomanufacturing.
ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings
I’m reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Mastering Fusion 360
This week’s selection is “Mastering Fusion 360” by Jake O Sugden and Joshua Manley.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 5 — All You Need is a Few Functions
With the rendering of implicit functions into the voxel field, we have created the ability to work with lattices and complex infills.
Farewell to the Past: Stratasys to Discontinue Support for Select FDM Machines
Stratasys announced “end of service” for multiple notable FDM machines.
Lowering the Cost of Biosensors: The Advancement of 3D-Printed Electronic Skin
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print an “electronic skin”.
Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot
This week’s selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 15, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Over 110 Manufacturing Projects Triggered by New Legislation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the year following the exactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, specifically manufacturing projects in clean teach.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 4 Implicits
We will dive a bit into the technicalities of a Voxel-based kernel here, how do we interact with it?
Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options
Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.
Kings Unveils FGF800: The Latest Pellet-Powered Industrial 3D Printer
Kings announced a new pellet-powered industrial 3D printer.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Kingroon KPL1 high speed 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Kingroon KPL1 high speed 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Kingroon KLP1 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 1
Recently, our friends at Kingroon announced the release of their new KLP1.
3D Printing in Medicine: Philips’ Partnerships with 3D Systems and Stratasys
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi remark on Philips’ transformation into a healthcare-focused company how its engagement in 3D printing activities can help.
Revitalizing Thingiverse: Ultimaker’s Latest Improvements Revealed
UltiMaker announced some significant improvements to Thingiverse.
Prusa Research’s Firmware Experiment: How Did They Achieve Faster Prints?
Prusa Research made their Mini 3D printer run a lot faster, and we gave it a test.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 3 — Voxels to the Rescue
Thanks to the previous articles, we should have a pretty good understanding of the reasoning behind Computational Engineering and the fundamental technology necessary to support it.
Exploring Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabala discuss the advantages of friction stir welding technology as it applies to additive manufacturing.
Could 3D Systems Acquire SmileDirectClub?
Could there be an opening for 3D Systems to regain the aligner business?
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Ultimaker Responds to High-Speed 3D Printing Trend with Significant Improvements
UltiMaker reacts to the high speed 3D printing explosion with speed improvements.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Dummies
This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Dummies” by Richard Horne.
Harnessing AI for Industrial Insights: Nano Dimension’s New Patent
Nano Dimension announced they’ve filed a very interesting patent using AI technology.
MatterHackers Introduces Financing Options for 3D Printing Equipment
MatterHackers now offers financing options.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 2 — The Technology
After setting the stage in the first two installments of this series of article, let’s dive a bit deeper.