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Stratasys Acquires Xaar: SAF 3D Printing To Expand?
More moves in the corporate acquisition space this week: Stratasys acquired Xaar.
Xometry To Offer Scholarships at Howard University
Howard University announced a partnership with Xometry to provide over US$900K in scholarships for mechanical engineers.
Impacts of Desktop Metal’s Aidro Acquisition
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the implications of Desktop Metal potentially competing with their own clients.
Stratasys Opens Doors with New ProtectAM System
Stratasys announced a new data security platform called ProtectAM.
Incorporating Additive Manufacturing Into Supply Chains
Much has been said about using additive manufacturing to alleviate problems in supply chains, but how do you do so?
Four Reasons 3D Print Companies Are Going Public
Why are so many 3D print companies “going public”?
Taiwan Tensions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing may be affected by the current Taiwan situation.
3D Printed Broiled Chicken Research Points to Improved Print Quality
Researchers developed a system for cooking 3D printed chicken, but this might lead to improved print quality for other 3D printers.
3DQue Adds Automation Capability For More 3D Printers
3DQue announced the availability of their 3D printer automation system for several new 3D printer models.
Book of the Week: A Manager’s Guide to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
This week’s selection is “A Manager’s Guide to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing” by Ken Susnjara.
Prusa Research Takes Huge Step Into Manufacturing With The Automated Farm System
Prusa Research announced the “Automated Farm System”, a system to control an array of inexpensive 3D printers.
The Massive Colossus 3D Printers
Today I’m looking at Colossus, a manufacturer of very large format 3D printers.
Autodesk Kills STL, Almost
n exporting a 3D model.
Design of the Week: Unique Clock
This week’s selection is the Unique Clock by aerospace engineer Hans Ecke.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 3, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Kvadrat Textiles Weave in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate the possibilities of 3D printing in the textile industry.
Creality’s Latest Resin 3D Printer: The HALOT-LITE
Creality announced a new desktop resin 3D printer, the HALOT-LITE.
Digital Metal Partners with Etteplan
Digital Metal announced a partnership with Etteplan to expand their metal 3D printing business.
An Interview with Daniel Slep, PhD: CEO of ChemCubed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi interview Dr. Daniel Slep of ChemCubed.
Zaxe Releases Three New 3D Printers
Zaxe’s three new 3D printers address different markets.
The Largest 3D Printer: Company Buys One More
It is certainly a milestone if you’ve purchased the largest 3D printer on the market, but what if you bought another?
Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Prints For Space Applications?
I’m looking at a new project by Anisoprint where parts for a proposed lunar rover were produced.
Deere vs. Cat and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two different equipment manufacturers and how they use 3D printing technology.
Jabil vs. Essentium: Case Settled
The mysterious legal battle between Jabil and Essentium appears to have quietly concluded.
Meltio’s First Metal CNC Integrator
Meltio announced their first client for the hybrid CNC system announced last year.
FABTECH 2021 Brought 3D Printing Back To The Larger Trade Show Floor
As the manufacturing industry comes together again, digital processes like additive manufacturing are taking up more space.
Singapore as Asia’s 3D Printing Capital
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growth of 3D printing in Singapore.
What Does RAPID + TCT 2021 Signal For In-Person 3D Printing Events?
A successful 2021 edition of North America’s largest industrial 3D printing event has some interesting implications for in-person shows.
Saving Material With 3D Printing
A post by OMD3D shows yet another way to avoid material waste with 3D printing.
ZYYZ Labs Introduces Pro II Professional 3D Printer
ZYYX Labs introduced a new 3D printer, the ZYYX Pro II.
Book of the Week: How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic
This week’s selection is “How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic” by Michael Geier.
3D Print Companies Leveraging Social Media In New Ways
Three 3D print companies are using social media in different ways to reach their audience.
The In-Person 3D Printing Products And People Of RAPID + TCT 2021
RAPID + TCT returned to the real world, and so did we with the recommencement of North America’s largest 3D printing event.
Interesting New Features in SOLIDWORKS 2022
It’s 2021, and that means only one thing: SOLIDWORKS 2022 is coming out.
Design of the Week: Turbine Umbrella Hat
This week’s selection is the totally impractical Turbine Umbrella Hat by 3D print enthusiast Ivan Miranda.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 26, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
European Luxury Cars and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding & Ryan Donley examine reasons why high-end automakers might be falling behind.
Farsoon Introduces the FS273M LPBF Industrial 3D Printer
Farsoon added a new LPBF 3D printer to their catalog: the FS273M.
Xaar’s New Printhead Could Lead to New 3D Printers
Xaar announced the new Irix printhead for high-speed printing.
Another 3D Print Application: Catalysts
Researchers have identified another area of application for 3D printing: catalysts.
World’s First 3D Printed Sailboat Made From Recycled Material
Two Italian companies have partnered to produce the world’s first 3D printed sailboat.
6K Additive to Triple Metal Powder Capacity With Massive Investment
6K announced a huge US$51M investment raise, allow them to triple their capacity.
Tupel 3D Adds Powerful, Low Cost Dental 3D Scanner
Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.
Huge Concrete Bicycle Bridge 3D Printed In The Netherlands
A large concrete bridge has been successfully 3D printed in the Dutch city of Nijmegen.
EnvisionTEC Collaborating With Covestro
EnvisionTEC and Covestro announced a collaboration to develop industrial 3D printing solutions.
Capturing Reality Now Offers an Educational License
Photogrammetry software provider Capturing Reality announced a new educational license.
Formlabs Expands Dental Offerings To SLS
Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.
Vietnam, 3D Printing and Supply Chain Challenges
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the coronavirus situation in Vietnam and how it has affected supply chains.
Low Cost Ceramic 3D Printing Method Developed
Researchers have developed a method of inexpensively 3D printing fully solid ceramic structures with complex geometries using FFF technology.
BOFA Introduces Safe Metal 3D Printing Filtration Solution
BOFA’s new AM 400 fume extraction device includes a new safety feature designed specifically for additive manufacturing operations.
Are 3D Printed Parts More Sustainable Than Traditionally Made Parts?
A new study is to determine precisely how sustainable 3D printing processes can be.
Book of the Week: A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Modeling
This week’s selection is “A Beginner’s Guide to 3D Modeling” by Cameron Coward.
Artec 3D Launches Cloud Service with Latest Software Release
Artec 3D released Artec Studio 16, along with a brand new cloud service.
Renishaw Developing “Flex” 3D Printer
Renishaw has commenced testing of a new “flex” printer at DMC.
Design of the Week: Crew Dragon – M3
This week’s selection is the Crew Dragon – M3 by MoreThan3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 19, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Infrastructure Investments in Developing Countries
Andressa Bonafe and Charles Goulding investigate the possibilities for using 3D printing in infrastructure in developing countries.
Inversiones en infraestructura y la impresión 3D en países en desarrollo
Andressa Bonafe y Charles Goulding investigan las posibilidades de utilizar la impresión 3D en la infraestructura de los países en desarrollo, en español.
Anycubic’s New Photon Ultra Proves Popular
Anycubic’s new Photon Ultra resin 3D printer is collecting orders at a rapid rate.
voxeljet to Develop Massive 3D Printers for Wind Turbine Production
An announcement from GE Renewable energy describes a partnership with voxeljet and Fraunhofer IGCV to efficiently produce wind turbines.
Nanoscribe’s New Quantum X Microfabrication 3D Printer
Nanoscribe announced the Quantum X, a new micro fabrication 3D printer.
3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution
3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.
Stratasys Direct Now Offers Anatomical 3D Printing
Stratasys Direct announced new anatomical consulting and 3D printing services.
Wemake Answers Questions About Their Belt 3D Printer Kit
Wemake answered our questions regarding their prototype belt ejection system for desktop 3D printers.
Boston Scientific’s 2021 Mergers & Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Boston Scientific has been using 3D printing in the med-tech sector.
Tethon 3D’s C-Lite 3D Printer Resin is Powered by Carbon Nanotubes
Tethon 3D has been producing unusual 3D printer resins for years, but their latest product, C-Lite is quite amazing.
Prusa Research Begins Resin Production
Three years ago Prusa Research launched their own filament production, and this week they launched a similar resin production line.
Teton Simulation Expands Availability of Optimized 3D Print Service
Teton Simulation announced an arrangement with BCN3D to provide that company’s community with access to their powerful SmartSlice system.
Marcolin: Making a Spectacle with 3D Printed Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at eyewear companies leveraging 3D printing for fashion products.
Azul 3D’s First 3D Printer: LAKE
Azul 3D announced their first commercially available 3D printer, the LAKE.
DyeMansion’s VaporFuse Process Breaks the Food Barrier
DyeMansion announced a new food safe capability for their VaporFuse process, and several corporate advancements.
Stratasys’ New Materials and an MES Response
Stratasys made a bundle of announcements this week, mostly regarding materials, but also a very key partnership.
Book of the Week: Tinkercard for Dummies
This week’s selection is “Tinkercard for Dummies” by Shaun C. Bryant.
Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission
Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.
BMF’s microArch S230 3D Printer
BMF announced a new microArch 3D printer, the S230.
Essentium Announces PEKK High Temperature Material
Essentium announced the availability of a new high temperature material for their equipment, PEKK.
Design of the Week: Electroplated Thor Hammer
This week’s selection is the electroplated Thor Hammer by engineer Ian Chamas.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 12, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Hillrom-Bardy Diagnostics Merger Will Now Take Place
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities for 3D printing in the healthcare sector.
Inside the NILS 480 SLS 3D Printer
Sinterit has revealed more details about their upcoming NILS 480 SLS 3D printer, which could shake up the SLS market.
Where There’s Data, There Could Be 3D Prints
A new scientific 3D print application demonstrates the value of data in 3D printing.
More Mimaki Full Color 3D Printing at Little You
Little You announced a partnership allowing them to use Mimaki full color 3D printing technology.
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
MX3D 3D Prints Prototype Lunar Habitat Floor
MX3D has 3D printed a prototype metal lunar habitat floor for ESA.
3D Printing At The The 2021 Ceramics Expo
The Ceramics Expo returned for 2021, and we were on-site in Cleveland for a look at 3D printing at the in-person event.
Commodity Pricing, Plastic and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine a new technology for recycling thermoplastics.
Mayku’s New Multipler: A Must-Have 3D Print Accessory?
Mayku today announced a new device, the Multiplier.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
What Does A Return To In-Person Industry Events Look Like?
In-person industry events are moving from pandemic wish list item to real-world happenings — but what does that look like in practice?
3D Printing Plumbing Parts and Components
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the possibilities when using 3D printing for plumbing applications.
Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Costs & Acceptance
Additive manufacturing (AM) is relatively young as both a technology and as an industry.
Additive Manufacturing Is Overcoming High-Impact Challenges: Materials & Processes
Additive manufacturing is relatively young as both technology and industry, growing rapidly to overcome hurdles to adoption.
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
Book of the Week: The Non-Designer’s Design Book
This week’s selection is “The Non-Designer’s Design Book” by Robin Williams.