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Design of the Week: LED Bridge

This week’s selection is the rather large LED Bridge lamp by Thingiverse contributor Janis Jakaitis.

3DTrust: 3D Printing Security Powered by Blockchain

3dTrust is one of several startups tackling the problem of streaming print control, but they have a very unique feature.

InssTek: Both Small and Very Large 3D Metal Printers

A Korean company is covering all the bases with a very wide breadth in their line of 3D metal printers.

Design of the Week: Chapstick Keychain Cap

This week’s selection is the Chapstick Keychain Cap by Thingiverse contributor mike_new.

Breaking Size & Throughput Barriers with 3D Platform’s Jon Schroeder

We had the chance to ask some pointed questions of 3D Platform’s President, Jonathan Schroeder.

Dilek Sezen – “Don’t be afraid of change no matter how impossible it seems.”

The Woman in 3D Printing figure I am delighted to present in the blog today is Dilek Sezen.

One on One With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton: Part 2

We had a chance to sit down with one of Stratasys’ key leaders to find out what’s happening at the 3D printing giant.

Polymaker’s Simplified 3D Casting System

Polymaker is one of those interesting plastic filament companies that keeps inventing unusual products. One of them is their casting solution.

Has 3d-figo Figured Out How To 3D Print Any Material?

In a very tiny booth on the left side of the FormNext exhibition was a display from a one-person company that just may have figured out a monstrous breakthrough in 3D printing.

Design of the Week: Super Flowers

This week’s selection is the radical Super Flowers by Michigan-based Mark Peeters.

3D Printing: Shape, Check! Function, Not So Much

3D printing may be on the verge of a dramatic shift in focus as we’ve overcome one mountain, only to be faced with another.

AIO Robotic’s New Multi-Color Option

AIO Robotics has introduced an interesting new feature that enables basic color changing on their desktop 3D printer.

The Critical Importance of Cooling During Plastic 3D Printing

There’s often much discussion of heating issues in 3D printing, but there’s another thermal dimension to consider: cooling.

Diabetes Effects Resolved with 3D Printing – And More?

Researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed a 3D printing technique to assist diabetes patients, but could this be a new category of application?

Airwolf 3D’s AXIOM 20 Offers More Than Just Z-Height

Airwolf3D suddenly announced a new professional desktop 3D printer, the AXIOM 20.

Bre Returns – But Not Directly into 3D Printing

We haven’t written about former MakerBot chief Bre Pettis for quite some time, but now he’s reappeared with a new venture.

June Grant – “As a Designer, My 3d Printer Is Just as Essential as My Computer”

June Grant founded blink!LAB architecture as an integrated design, research and fabrication practice committed to the craft of buildings and solving real world problems.

van Straaten’s Quest for Color 3D Print Quality: An Update

Remember a few months ago Netherlands-based Eric van Straaten sought funding to acquire a color 3D printer? There’s an interesting update to his story.

my.SketchUp Browser Test Drive (and hotkey secrets)

Last week we sent out a quick post to spread the word about Sketch Browser beta. This week I had the opportunity to delve a little deeper.

Tradeoffs With Dissolvable 3D Printer Support Materials

There are two major plastics used for dissolvable support structures in desktop 3D printing, but neither is perfect.

Sfmototype Challenge – Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh

This article originates from Women In 3D Printing and is part of our effort to support the use of 3D printing technology by women. The article is re-published with permission. SF Moto, a Bay Area local motorcycle store, and You3Dit, a 3D design platform, teamed up to bring the SFmototype Challenge. We talked to Nancy Garcia… Continue reading Sfmototype Challenge – Discussion With Lori Chen & Nancy Garcia Von Kriegenbergh

Three More Reasons Industry Isn’t Picking Up 3D Printing

A concerned reader has suggested additional reasons why it’s so challenging for industry to adopt 3D print technology.

EXCLUSIVE: The Man Who 3D Printed On Mars

Zak Wilson spent eight months in a Mars simulator, where he did a great deal of 3D printing.

Does Airbus’ Stratasys Standard Indicate a Trend in Aerospace 3D Printing?

Stratasys announced that Airbus standardized their ULTEM 9085 material as a material for flight parts. But is there more to this story?

Cosine Additive Adds “Tandem Mode”

Large-format 3D printer manufacturer Cosine Additive has developed a powerful new feature that they call “Tandem” printing.

This Robot Suggests 3D Printing Automation Applications?

I’m watching a video of a science-fictiony kitchen robot, but wondering how this concept could apply to 3D printing.

How 3D Printing is Changing Jewelry Design

Technology is a driving force behind the changes in many industries.

Additive Manufacturing At IMTS

At the beginning of this week I headed to Chicago for IMTS.

Avante’s Experiments with 3D Printed Injection Molds

Avante Technology has been experimenting with producing effective 3D printed injection molds and apparently has achieved some success.

An Interview with Filaments.ca

We spoke with a regional 3D printer filament provider to find out the latest.

Prometheus: A New Two-Material Option for Single Extruder 3D Printers

Canada-based DisTech Automation announced the impending arrival of their new Prometheus dual-extrusion solution.

One Tip You Must Know: The Cold Pull Technique

The truth with a desktop 3D printer is that you will definitely be performing service on it. But there’s one easy technique you must master.

Optomec’s New Micron-Level 3D Printing Capability

Optomec announced an improvement in their Aerosol Jet Technology that permits production of very small structures.

Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled

Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.

A Look at the New Monoprice Ultimate 3D Printer, and OMG!

Monoprice has been selling inexpensive 3D printers for a while, but recently they took a step into a more powerful machine.

Could 3D Systems Become a Healthcare Company?

Several recent happenings suggest 3D Systems might be considering changing their business focus. As you may have heard, 3D Systems (and other major incumbent 3D printing players) have had a very challenging time financially in the past two years. Quarterly financial reports from both 3D Systems and Stratasys show only modest gains this year, and… Continue reading Could 3D Systems Become a Healthcare Company?

Massivit Has It Figured Out

Massivit 3D Printing Technologies has announced their strategy for unveiling their huge Massivit 1800 3D printer, and it’s not what you might think.

Questions about 3D Printing From a New User

A random question from an interested reader resulted in a curious reverse interview about the future of 3D printing.

Annie Wang – “It’s Not Only About What You Can Make, It’s Also About What You Should Make”

Annie is the co-founder of Senvol, which provides analytics on the Additive Manufacturing industry.

BuildTak’s New FlexPlate System

BuildTak has become a very popular solution to hold down prints on otherwise uncooperative desktop 3D printers, but now they’ve come up with a new approach.

6 Ways 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of the Medical Industry

The technology of 3D printing is developing rapidly and has enabled many innovations across various industries.

Desktop Metal Raises $52 Million in Funding from GE Ventures, Saudi Aramco and More

While polymer 3D printing has its place in the production of end parts, metal may be where the real value lies for disrupting the manufacturing industry.

Dismissed: That Class Action Suit Against MakerBot Dies Completely

Remember that class action suit against MakerBot / Stratasys? Well, it’s now concluded and Stratasys has come out on top.

Builder’s Massive Extreme 2000 3D Printer

Our team took a close look (up) at Buildr’s latest large-format 3D printer, the Extreme 2000. And it is most definitely extreme!

colorFabb Now Sells a 3D Printer, and it’s a Big One

For years now the industry has looked to colorFabb for quality 3D printer filaments and innovative plastic formulations. Now they’re selling a 3D printer, too.

Defeat Thieves With 3D Printed Stolen Logos

This application of 3D printing resonates strongly with me, and it may with you as well: replacing a stolen logo.

When to Take the Plunge: van Straaten Seeks Own Color 3D Printer?

Long-time 3D print artist Eric van Straaten of the Netherlands is attempting something unique for artists in this field: obtaining his own color 3D printer.

WI3DP: Michelle Mihevc – “There Is More Need to Incorporate Additive Technologies in Augmenting Traditional Manufacturing”

Michelle Mihevc is a Co-Founder and Principal at FATHOM. She is sharing here her 8-year experience within the 3D printing industry.

Is a Giant Paper 3D Printer on the Way?

With the worlds of 2D and 3D printing starting to blend together, the world’s largest printing equipment exhibition, drupa, is starting to see 3D printer manufacturers demonstrating their wares to drupa attendees.

Want to Finish Your 3D Print in Vantablack, the World’s Darkest Material?

Monocolor 3D prints are so dull-looking; that’s why many people paint or finish them. But what if you could do so with the world’s darkest material?

Major Changes at 3D Systems This Week

Well, that didn’t take long. After the installation of 3D Systems’ new CEO Vyomesh Joshi two months ago, two top executives have abruptly departed.

Stratasys Makes a Move, But So Does David Reis

Stratasys suddenly announced the departure of CEO David Reis and the appointment of a new CEO.

Seeking Practicality: The BeeHex 3D Pizza Printer

The BeeHex is a specialized 3D printer designed to do only one thing: print pizzas. But why?

Fascinating Vector-Driven Metal 3D Printing From Harvard

Researchers at Harvard have developed a truly fascinating 3D printing technique that shows the limitations of current technologies.

Is That 3D Printed Mega-Groot For Real?

Earlier we published a story on the massive CoLiDo Mega 3D printer, but some believed the print was faked.

BCN3D’s Very Open Source Strategy

BCN3D may have just set the standard for open source 3D printer companies with their latest release.

How To Survive Short Filament Spools: Keep Those Empties!

If you’re like me and 3D print a lot, you may find your work area piling up with empty filament spools. My advice: Keep Them!

A Pasty Option For Ultimaker 3D Printing

Strucur3D announced they’ve established an intimate relationship with Ultimaker to enable plug-and-play paste extrusion on Ultimaker equipment.

MOON Is the Most Detailed Lunar Globe Ever Created

Never cared much for having a globe at home… until now.

iMakr Slides Further Toward Industrial 3D Printing

iMakr has begun selling higher-end 3D printing equipment designed for industry. I think this is a significant change.

The Strange Inbox Of A 3D Printing Service

The day-to-day at our 3D printing service, Make Mode, is nothing if not interesting.

Thoughts And Reactions To The Peachy Printer Debacle

As we reported yesterday, the $100 3D printer project, Peachy Printer, has fallen to a major scandal where their business manager allegedly stole half of their crowdfunding raise.

Be Proud: How To Easily 3D Print Your Country’s Flag

There’s a rather simple method for 3D printing any country’s flag that can be done in mere minutes.

NASA’s Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Experiment’s Will Change Your Factory

It seems that NASA has been experimenting with Aerosol Jet 3D printing and their work could leak into other applications.

Two Months Later: Do You Like Our New Suit?

Way back in February we took a big step and dramatically changed our site layout. Do you like it?

Is A Liquid-Based 3D Scanner Really Necessary?

A recent instructables proposes using “Milk” as a 3D scanning medium. I think this approach may be more trouble than it’s worth.

Design of the Week: Spherical Creations

This week’s selection is the set of Spherical Creations by French Sculptor Dario Santacroce.

Powerful Cura Open Beta 3D Print Slicer Is Ready For You To Download

Ultimaker has released a new open-beta version of Cura, their popular slicing software, and there’s much good news and a bit of bad news.

Dremel Follows The Lead Of Others And Focuses On The Education Market

Dremel made a big splash in 2014 when they introduced their desktop 3D printer. But now, they’re taking a slightly different approach.

WI3DP: Lauren Slowik: “I Was Wishing I Could Customize My Furniture For My Space The Way I Could Customize Content On A Website”

Lauren is the founder of 3DIY. She is also one of the minds behind Lady Tech Guild and builds the education program at Shapeways as their Design Evangelist.

Who Knew Replicating a Functional BB-8 Would Be So Hard?

Most moviegoers leave the special effects to the professionals. Firefighter Ed Zarick, however, was not content with seeing BB-8 rolling around the silver screen of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

The Most Important Feature Of A 3D Printer Is Not What You’d Expect

Our streets are awash in 3D printers, each of which has different specifications and capabilities. But what is the most important consideration?

Is Automotive Catching On To 3D Printing?

A report predicts big things for 3D printing in the automotive sector. But could this herald a revolution in design?

Deep Inside The New J750 Multicolor, Multimaterial 3D Printer

Earlier today Stratasys announced their most advanced 3D printer, the J750. But what’s inside this machine that makes it so powerful? We have the story.

High-Rise Prefab Housing Looks to 3D Printing

The scale of what 3D printing may be used for continues to grow. The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, based at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is currently initiating a project to construct high-rise public housing using concrete 3D printing.