This week’s selection is the ECO Lamp by COLORISED and GREENFILL3D.
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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 8, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Exploring ‘The Smart Mission’: NASA’s Lessons in Knowledge and Project Management
Charles R. Goulding reflects on “The Smart Mission” and what we can takeaway from studying successful organizations as well as private industry disruptors.
Enhancing 3D Print Recycling: The Proposal to Add Recycling Stamps
My proposal to allow 3D print slicers to emboss recycling stamps has generated some interesting ideas.
Exploring Sintratec’s Innovative CMF 3D Printing Process
Sintratec has revealed more about their unusual CMF 3D printing process.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 1 — A Bit of History
Let’s define what Computational Engineering is and how it differs from the way we currently use computers to design physical parts.
Popular 3D Print Channel ‘3D Print General’ Abruptly Removed from YouTube
Troubling news from YouTube: a popular 3D print channel has been abruptly deleted.
Resellers Face Uncertainty in the Wake of the Desktop 3D Printer Shift
I’ve been doing some thinking about the high speed 3D printing revolution, and realized there’s going to be another casualty: resellers.
Innovative Technique Unlocks Ultra-High Resolution Resin 3D Printing
New research has developed a method for increasing resin 3D printing resolution.
Exploring Stellantis’ 3D Printing Initiatives in the Automotive Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Stellantis Group is embracing 3D printing technology.
Fall Frenzy: Pumpkin Spice Filament Returns to 3D Printing
“That time of year” has arrived in the 3D print space.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Prologue
For the last decade, I have relentlessly pushed for a change in the way we humans engineer physical things. Our future depends on it.
HyP3D Project: 3DCeram’s Quest for Efficient 3D Printed SOEC Cells
3DCeram is participating in a rather interesting green project to produce hydrogen.
Ric Fulop’s AM 2.0 Dream Lives On
In the wake of the Stratasys merger shipwreck, Desktop Metal is more confident than ever that it can achieve mass production (and profitability) on its own.
The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.
Beware: Scammers Targeting the 3D Printing Community
Let’s talk about 3D printing scams.
Advancing Construction: PLA and Wood Fiber Composite for 3D Printed Concrete Molds
An interesting research paper proposes using 3D printed concrete molds made from PLA and wood fiber.
Xact Metal Expands Global Reach with Launch in Japan
Xact Metal has launched in Japan.
Book of the Week: THE 3D PRINTING ADVENTURE
This week’s selection is “THE 3D PRINTING ADVENTURE” by Hargurdeep Singh, Harman Jot, and Saba Ijaz.
Aurora Tech’s Innovative 3D Printer Price Tracking Website
A new desktop 3D printer price tracker has emerged.
Stratasys’ Strategic Alternatives: Exploring the Post-Merger Landscape
It seems the Stratasys takeover / merger saga has taken a turn.
Simplifying Powder Cleanup: Solukon’s SFM-PCU for Metal 3D Printing
Solukon announced an interesting powder collection unit.
Design of the Week: Wheelchair Defense Spikes
This week’s selection are the Wheelchair Defense Spikes by maker Ryan Beal.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing’s Role in Enhancing Comfortable Hearing Aids for Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore EssilorLuxottica’s acquisition of Nuance Hearing and how 3D printing can be a valuable asset for product development.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 3
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 2
Our review of the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test Creality’s latest extremely low cost 3D printer, the Ender-3 V3 SE.
Race to the Bottom: The Changing Dynamics of the Desktop 3D Printer Market
The race to the bottom is over. Or is it?
Eco-Friendly Innovation: Enzyme Discovery Offers Hope for PET Recycling
Researchers have found a way to decompose PET material.
voxeljet Initiates Review of Strategic Alternatives: What’s Next for the 3D Printing Company?
voxeljet announced a “Review of Strategic Alternatives”.
Meet Elena Lopez: A Trailblazer in Additive Manufacturing and Engineering
Nora Touré interviews Elena Lopez.
Unlocking the Power of Peptides: Rice’s Innovative Approach to Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Rice University’s ongoing efforts to pioneer the use of self-assembling peptides as bioink for 3D printing.
Hardware Meets Software: Ulendo’s Approach to High-Speed 3D Printing
I had an interesting chat with Ulendo this week.
The Ukraine Conflict’s Ripple Effect on Additive Manufacturing
There’s a shift in manufacturing happening due to world events, but are we seeing a corresponding change in additive manufacturing?
Colorful and Durable: Carbon Introduces EPU 46 Resins
Carbon has been very quiet in recent years, but now they have announced a new set of flexible materials.
Rheinmetall Quickly Becomes a Defense Powerhouse
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing has helped to propel Rheinmetall from a middle-sized defense contractor to a leading global defense contractor.
The Need for Speed: Peopoly’s Magneto X Achieves 1200mm/s Print Speed
Peopoly just announced an unbelievable high speed 3D printer, the Magneto X, which is shockingly different.
3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense
An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.
Shaping Sustainable Structures: Exploring 3D Printing in Construction
The construction industry has long heralded 3D printing as its next big innovation.
Book of the Week: CAD Projects with Tinkercad
This week’s selection is “CAD Projects with Tinkercad” by Johannes Wild.
From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers
There’s an interesting implication from the achievement of high speed printing on the Prusa Mini.
Scaling Up on Etsy: Slant 3D’s Solution for Bursting Orders
Slant 3D announced a way to integrate directly with Etsy.
Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
Design of the Week: Fastest Drone in the World
This week’s selection is the Fastest Drone in the World by Luke Maximo Bell.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Integrating 3D Printing into Hot Tub Manufacturing: The Jacuzzi Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the history of the Jacuzzi family and how 3D printing can be used for different aspects of hot tubs.
Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini
I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.
Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell
Meltio announced an interesting product that should make it easier to use their DED 3D printing technology.
Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing
I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.
Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro
Creality launched a new 3D scanner, the curiously named CR-Scan Ferret Pro.
Real-Time Observation of Meltpool Behavior in Ceramic 3D Printing
A fascinating new research paper explores the complexities of 3D printing ceramic materials using the LPBF process.
Upgrade Alert: Prusa Mini 3D Printer Now Operates at Blazing Print Speeds
Josef Prusa announced they’ve made their Mini 3D printer a whole lot faster.
How 3D Printing can Help Businesses Shut Down by the Hollywood Strikes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the ongoing Hollywood union strikes, the impacts on small businesses serving production studios and how 3D printing can be a solution.
The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features
Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.
Introducing the Syndaver Apogee: A Surprisingly Large-Scale 3D Printer
Let’s take a look at the surprising large-scale 3D printer from Syndaver, Apogee.
Speculation on the Industrial 3D Printers Deployed in Ukraine
The US has revealed it has provided Ukraine with some type of industrial 3D printers, but what does this mean?
3D Printing’s Role in Revolutionizing the HVAC Industry Amid Rising Temperatures
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how local and federal initiatives are driving air conditioning mandates while creating opportunities for the HVAC and 3D printing industry to innovate and adapt.
Making 3D Print Recycling Easier: A Proposal for Slicing Software Developers
I’m increasingly disturbed by the pile of waste 3D prints I am generating, and I have an idea that might help recycle them.
Co Print’s ChromaPad: Multi-Color 3D Printing with 20 Filament Choices
Co Print announced “Series II”, a significant upgrade of their high speed multicolor 3D printing system.
Advancing Sustainability: Creating UV-Curable 3D Printer Resin from Foam
Researchers have found a way to recycle certain types of thermosets.
Book of the Week: The Mechanical Design Process
This week’s selection is “The Mechanical Design Process” by David G. Ullman.
Solving the Spare Parts Dilemma: Markforged’s Digital Source Solution
Markforged announced an unusual new service called “Digital Source”.
Enhancing 3D Scanning with Artec Studio 18: What’s New and Improved?
Artec 3D unveiled the latest version of their powerful 3D scan software, Artec Studio 18.
Exploring EasyMFG: A Chinese 3D Printer Manufacturer’s Product Line
I had a look at a 3D printer company I hadn’t previously encountered, EasyMFG.
Design of the Week: Filament Shelf Brackets
This week’s selection are the Filament Shelf Brackets by freelance 3D designer Nick Meyer.
Trane Technologies Integrates 3D Printing in US Federal Heat Pump Initiative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US federal funding is fueling heat pump innovation, and how Trane, Texas A&M, and Purdue University are leading the way.
Defining ‘High-Speed’ Filament: Polymaker’s Innovative PolySonic Solution
Polymaker announced a new series of high speed 3D print materials called “PolySonic”.
LEAP71: Exploring Computational Engineering in the 3D Space
LEAP71 announced a deal with The Exploration Company, but what’s this all about?
Desktop Metal Merger Hangs in the Balance: Stratasys Shareholder Vote Approaches
There have been a number of important developments in the Stratasys acquisition saga this week. Let’s review what’s going on.
3D Printing’s Role in Advancing Defense Technology and Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi remark on Sweden’s recent admittance into NATO and how 3D printing can be leveraged for the defense budget.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our hands on review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro continues with a look at Setup and Operations.
Hands On With The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been quite excited to test Anycubic’s latest high speed 3D printer, the Kobra 2 Pro.
The Role of 3D Printing in the Expansion of Medtech Devices
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how private equity firms are acquiring physician medical practices and how integrating 3D printing technology can enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Breaking News: Slant 3D Unveils Revolutionary $10/kg 3D Printer Filament Plan
3D printer filament spools priced at only US$10/kg?
Innovation Alert: 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer ‘5X’ Developed at IWK Institute
An experimental five axis FFF 3D printer has been developed.
Saudi Aramco and BOLD Capital Partners Invest $52M in Mighty Buildings
Mighty Buildings has received a mighty investment that should lead to significant expansion for the construction 3D printing company.
State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US states are bolstering new federal clean energy and chips incentives with incentives of their own.
Stratasys Rejects Revised Offer from 3D Systems
It appears that Stratasys may have pulled the plug on the proposed merger with 3D Systems.
Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N
Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.
Nadav Goshen Steps Down as UltiMaker CEO, Michiel Alting von Geusau Assumes Role
UltiMaker has a new CEO today.
Book of the Week: Autodesk Tinkercad Exercises
This week’s selection is “Autodesk Tinkercad Exercises” by Sachidanand Jha.
Revolutionizing Lens Coating Technology: Insights from the CEO of flō
We spoke with Jonathan Jaglom about his new venture, flō, which is using advanced 3D printing to produce advanced lens coatings.
Redwire 3D Bioprints a Human Knee Meniscus in Space
Redwire announced they’ve been able to 3D bioprint a human knee meniscus in space.
Cybe’s 93% Carbon Reduction Cement for Construction 3D Printing
Cybe announced a new construction 3D printing material that is nearly carbon neutral, and this changes the game completely.
Design of the Week: Bonnie Prince Charlie
This week’s selection is a lifelike recreation of Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
LimaCorporate and Siemens Develop Cementless 3D Printed Knee Implants
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the successes that LimaCorporate has had with 3D printed implants.
The Impending Material Crisis in High-Speed 3D Printing
After working with several high speed FFF desktop 3D printers lately, I think the industry is going to face a material crisis.
AI Startup Exposed: The Use of Humans in 3D Model Generation
A report on 404 Media reveals an AI startup was secretly using humans to generate 3D models.
Jabil’s Ongoing 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott discuss some recent developments at Jabil.
Essential Features to Look for in High-Speed FFF 3D Printers
There’s an increasing number of “high speed” FFF 3D printers coming onto the market, but what specific features should you be looking for?
Victoria Hand Project: Providing Prosthetic Care with 3D Printing
In Ukraine the Victoria Hand Project employs 3D printing to make prosthetic care accessible to the underserved.
Combining Living Cells and Polymer 3D Printing for Water Purification
An interesting project at UCSD pairs living cells with polymer 3D printing.