Charles R. Goulding reviews The Exponential Age, which places 3D printing at the forefront of transformation.
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Design of the Week: Nexarator Helmet
This week’s selection is the Nexerator Helmet by designer Rob Wiggins.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 22, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Drone Wars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Harry Foxman consider potential use of 3D print technology for military drone manufacturing.
Hands On With SuperSlicer’s Calibration Set
I’ve been playing with SuperSlicer for the past week and have some thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic AirPure
We gave the new Anycubic Airpure a test in our lab.
L’Oréal Leads Beauty Industry Makeover with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the incredible and growing use of 3D printing at beauty giant L’Oréal.
Complementary Aspects of MakerBot and Ultimaker
What are some interesting ways that MakerBot and Ultimaker could fit together?
Scultpeo Launchs 2022 Survey
Sculpteo has launched their annual industry survey, and we encourage readers to respond.
What Does An AM Market of US$89B Mean?
Two recent forecasts indicate the global additive manufacturing market will grow to record levels.
Electric Lawn Mowers and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe lawn mower manufacturers should use more 3D print technology.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon M3 concludes with an examination of the software environment, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Photon M3 continues with our setup and calibration experience.
Hands On With the Anycubic M3 Plus 3D Printer, Part 1
Not long after testing the Anycubic Photon M3, we got our hands on the very different Anycubic Photon M3 Plus 3D printer.
Global Auto Parts Disruption and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how those in automotive companies might take advantage of current economic conditions to advance 3D print technology.
New AM Materials Round Up, May 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process
A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.
The Two Types of Metal 3D Printing: Dangerous and Not So Dangerous
Those categories would be “dangerous” and “less dangerous”.
Book of the Week: Generative Design
This week’s selection is “Generative Design: Visualize, Program, and Create with JavaScript in p5.js” by Benedikt Groß.
The Most Complex 3D Printed Part Ever?
Hyperganic may have produced the most complex model ever 3D printed, a revolutionary aerospace engine.
A Look at Thangs Workspace
Thangs is a well-known 3D model repository, but did you know they have a fascinating version control system?
An Open Source Electron Beam Metal 3D Printer?
Believe it or not, there is an open source electron beam metal 3D printer project underway.
Design of the Week: Starship SN15
This week’s selection is the set of Starship 3D models by Yoan Soilen.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 15th, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hybrid NFT/Physical Goods and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding & Andressa Bonafe examine how NFTs could make considerable use of 3D printing.
Hands On With Scaniverse
I took a look at a Scaniverse, a very useful handheld 3D scanning app.
3D Printed Digital Inventory Gets Real in Oil & Gas
News from Spare Parts 3D reveals interesting results from a digital inventory move.
We’re Attending RAPID+TCT: Are You?
This coming week we’ll be on the road attending the annual RAPID+TCT show in Detroit.
UltiBot or MakerMaker: Ultimaker and MakerBot to Merge
In a surprising announcement this morning, it appears that Ultimaker and MakerBot are to merge into a single entity.
Mooji Meats To Develop Rapid Food Printer
A food tech startup hopes to develop a powerful and economical food 3D printer.
An Experimental Microscopic Printer Made of DNA?
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a microscopic printer that is made of DNA molecules.
3D Printing Plastic Food or Sampuru
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the possibility of using 3D printing to create sampuru.
The Creality CR-Laser Falcon Engraver
Did you know that Creality also makes laser engravers?
Two New Stratasys 3D Printers For Composite Materials
Stratasys announced two new 3D printers specialized for composite materials.
Meet COBOD’s New Investor: GE Renewable Energy
Coming in hot just after COBOD and GE Renewable Energy announced a dedicated factory to 3D print wind turbine components, a big investment move took place.
KB Home Supply Chain and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley notice a mainstream publication directly suggest use of 3D printing for industry.
Prusa Announces Sophisticated 3D Printer Enclosure
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new, sophisticated enclosure for their popular MK3S+ 3D printer.
Could Bambu Lab’s X1 Series Be The Smartest 3D Printer?
Bambu Lab launched a new 3D printer series, the X1, designed for the prosumer market, and it has many features we’ve never seen before.
3D Print Industry Supports Ukraine With Silent Auction
A silent auction set for next week intends on providing direct support to Ukraine.
Book of the Week: Autodesk Fusion 360 A Power Guide
This week’s selection is “Autodesk Fusion 360: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users” by John Willis and Sandeep Dogra.
Biden Boosts Additive Manufacturing, But Will It Work?
What is “AM Forward” all about and will it work?
BigRep Launches Factory Tooling System
You can now use BigRep FLOW to quickly create tooling for factories with no CAD experience.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
Design of the Week: Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope
This week’s selection is the Open Source 3D Printed PUMA Microscope by Paul Tadrous.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 8, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Large UK Defense Budget and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding looks at recent defense spending changes in the UK and how that may affect use of 3D printing.
What’s Super About SuperSlicer?
A fork of PrusaSlicer adds some extremely interesting features.
XJET Produces First Completely Ceramic Piston
An automotive company has used XJET’s NPJ technology to produce a high performance engine piston made entirely from ceramic material.
gCreate Announces New gMax 2 PRO 3D Printer
Brooklyn-based gCreate announced a new professional 3D printer, the gMax 2 PRO.
Siemens to Advance Industrialized AM
The company recently opened its CATCH facility in efforts to streamline industrial additive manufacturing.
A Very Different Way To 3D Print Glass
Glass 3D printing is a very challenging technology but researchers have found a different way to 3D print that common material.
Arevo Moves Into E-Bikes
Arevo announced yet another project for their continuous carbon fiber 3D print system: E-Bikes.
Nearshoring e Impresión 3D: Una Combinación Prometedora Para La Economía Mexicana
Charles R. Goulding y Andressa Bonafe examinan los últimos desarrollos en la fabricación aditiva en México.
Nearshoring and 3D Printing: a Promising Combination for the Mexican Economy
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine the latest developments in additive manufacturing in Mexico.
Have You Used BuildBee?
BuildBee is a new online tool for 3D print job preparation.
Does Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Really Change Things?
After the blockbuster announcement of Ultimaker Cura 5.0, I decided to give it a quick test.
Ukraine Army 3D Prints Adhoc Battlefield Weapons
It seems that the Ukraine army is using commonly available tools to create highly effective weapons, including 3D printing.
Lincoln Electric: Welding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine how a welding company has adopted 3D printing technology.
Stratasys Aiming at 3D Printed Fashion
Stratasys announced a new 3D printer specialized for 3D printed fashions, the J850 TechStyle.
Replique’s New Network Optimizes Materials For Clients
Replique announced a new partner network for authorized materials that is a bit different.
New AI-Generated Enzyme Could Get Rid of 3D Print Waste
Researchers have used a unique process to develop an enzyme that dissolves thermoplastic.
Book of the Week: Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
This week’s selection is “Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD” by Colin Dow.
Volumetric 3D Printing Will Eventually Take Over
New developments in volumetric 3D printing suggest only one future for resin 3D printing: volumetric.
The Wematter Gravity 3D Printer’s New Application
Wematter announced a new client that could prove to be a profitable avenue for future sales.
What Is Photometric Stereo 3D Scanning?
There are several basic approaches to achieving a 3D scan, but one you may not have heard of is photometric stereo scanning.
Design of the Week: VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable
This week’s selection is the VGA Plug for Apple Lightning Cable by Printables contributor dmeeze.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 1, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
What Honda & Sony’s Electric Vehicle Partnership Means for 3D Printing Technology
Charles Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the recent partnership between Sony and Honda, and see what effect this may have on 3D printing activity.
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 29, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
XJET Shuffles CEOs in Strategic Change
XJET announced a surprise change at the top, along with a change in strategy.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Releases First ESG & Sustainability Report
Stratasys released their very first ESG & sustainability report, perhaps the first in the industry.
Another PLA Recycling Venture
I’ve just noticed another PLA recycling service, specifically for 3D print waste.
Could OVF Replace GCODE?
A newly invented protocol just might replace GCODE for certain types of 3D printing.
Sweden: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at potential military use of 3D printing in Sweden.
Creality’s CR-10 Smart-Pro 3D Printer
Creality’s latest entry in their popular CR series is the CR-10 Smart-Pro.
3D Printed Copper Rocket Engine Tested Successfully
Launcher has successfully tested a unique 3D printed copper rocket engine.
African 3D Printing Grows
Aside from Antarctica, Africa might be the continent with the least amount of 3D printing activity, but that’s changing.
Denmark: Defense Budget Increases and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley look at Denmark’s increased use of 3D printing in the military sector.
Blender Gains CAD Functions!
At long last, it appears that Blender will soon be able to perform proper CAD functions.
The Ongoing Puzzle of 3D Printer Settings
3D print parameters are a bit of a mess these days.
Could Bootleg Collectibles be a New 3D Print Application?
A maker seems to have invented a new form of 3D print application: Bootleg Collectibles.
Book of the Week: FreeCAD 0.19 Learn by doing
This week’s selection is “FreeCAD 0.19 Learn by Doing”.
Resin 3D Print Times: Longer Than You Think
What’s your print time? If you’re using a resin 3D printer, it’s longer than you think.
COBOD Firms Up 3D Printed Wind Turbine Strategy With GE Deal
COBOD’s wind turbine printing concept received a massive boost from a deal with GE Renewable Energy.
Gigantic Metal 3D Printer Announced
Bharat Fritz Werner announced a new metal DED 3D printer, the truly massive PHOTON 4000G.
Design of the Week: Smart Soy Sauce Lid
This week’s selection is the prototype Soy Sauce Lid by Matthew Clark of Odachi Design.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 24, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Finland: Fortifying and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Lara Tomiko look at how Finland has organized to significantly grow their 3D printing activity.
The Transition From Injection Molding To 3D Printing Is Underway
There’s always been a divide between the world of part production and the world of prototyping, but in recent times the gap between them is closing.
A Volumetric Process 3D Prints Glass
Researchers have found a way to 3D print glass objects almost instantly using a volumetric process.
Could Molecular Robotics be the 3D Printing Process of the Future?
New research into molecular robotics hints at a possible future method of building objects.
Ultimaker Cura 5.0 Beta Released
Ultimaker has released beta version 5.0 of their flagship software system, Ultimaker Cura.
Could Cultivate Next Grow The Next Food 3D Printers?
A new venture fund, Cultivate Next, will offer US$50M towards companies developing restaurant tech.
The Massivit 10000 3D Printer Launches
Massivit announced the official launch of a their biggest machine: the huge Massivit 10000 3D printer.