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Nanoe’s Zetamix: FFF 3D Printing with Ceramic and Metal Filaments
Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.
Introducing RepRapMicron: The Open Source 3D Printer Targeting Sub-Micron Precision
RepRap is developing a new 3D printer concept: RepRapMicron.
Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute
Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.
Exploring HP’s Strategic Focus on 3D Printing Applications
HP is focusing their 3D print efforts on applications.
Design of the Week: Croc Toes
This week’s selection are the Croc Toes by Cults contributor HBRDL.
Emily the Engineer: Inspiring a New Generation in 3D Printing and STEM
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan discuss TikTok sensation Emily Yarid, known as Emily the Engineer, and the intersection of creativity and engineering.
Top 3D Printing Predictions for 2024
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what trends we might see in the world of 3D printing in 2024.
Innovation on the Field: The Impact of 3D Printing on Women’s Sports Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can be used to benefit women’s sports.
Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine
Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.
MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing
MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.
Paws and Printers: The 3D Revolution in Pet Care, “Swag” and Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can be used for pets and pet products.
Hammer Pro40: Incus’ Cleaner, Safer Metal 3D Printing Technology
We had a close look at Incus’ new metal 3D printer, the Hammer Pro40.
Unlocking Material Mysteries: Slant 3D’s Ambitious Testing Lab on Kickstarter
Slant 3D has launched an unusual Kickstarter campaign.
Maple Glass Printing’s Maple 3: Commercial Glass 3D Printing
Glass 3D printing is now available to anyone from Maple Glass Printing.
3D Printing’s Role in Custom-Fit Hearing Aids and Dementia Risk Reduction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how companies in the medtech industry can leverage 3D printing to enhance customization and fit of hearing aids.
Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms
We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.
NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer
NinjaTek is up to something, but we’re not allowed to tell you about it.
Cost-Effective and Speedy 3D Printing: Roboze’s Hypermelt Technology
Roboze’s Hypermelt technology should open many doors for the Italian company.
3D Printing Wins Out in Sustainable Shoes
Study shows additive manufacturing yields lower CO2 emissions and reduced waste.
Design of the Week: “G” Award Trophy
This week’s selection is the G Award, produced on HP 3D printing equipment.
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.
Book of the Week: CAD Projects with Tinkercad
This week’s selection is “CAD Projects with Tinkercad” by Johannes Wild.
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.
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.
Anouk Wipprecht Releases Mind-Controlled, 3D Printed ScreenDress
Designed with Onshape, manufactured with the new HP Jet Fusion 5420W system.
Silence Speaks: Stratasys Takeover Saga Enters Stealth Mode
It’s been a week and the Stratasys takeover news has been noticeably quiet. What does this mean?
AnkerMake M5: The AI-Powered 3D Printer that Caught Gaining Attention
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have a look at the AnkerMake 5 3D printer.
Aurora Labs Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Aurora Labs has received a useful certification.
Book of the Week: Business and Emerging Technologies
This week’s selection is “Business and Emerging Technologies” by George Baffour.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Concept Slide
This week’s selection is the “ROOTS” concept slide by Kitty Shukman.
Running towards Innovation: Bjørn Gulden and Adidas’ 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that the new CEO of Adidas should increase that company’s already notable use of 3D printing.
Balancing Open Source and Commercial Interests: Prusa Research’s Licensing Dilemma
I finally got around to reading a post by Prusa Research about open source licensing, and have some thoughts.
The Future of 3D Design: Exploring an AI-Driven Workflow for Physical Product Creation
A Reddit contributor described an astonishing 3D print workflow that just might become a normal approach in the future.
Stepping into Sustainability: An Interview with Madeium’s CEO, Jesse Rademacher
Charles R. Goulding interviews the CEO of Madeium, a sustainable startup leveraging 3D printing.
Lisa Block – “My Heroes Are The Ones Who Get It Done”
Lisa D. Block is the Chief Revenue Officer for Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global.
Etsy: Your One-Stop Shop for Virtual Interior Decorators and Unique 3D Printed Home Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Etsy has become a kind of “virtual interior designer” via 3D printing.
CAD Is Not Natural: Making Organic Shapes with xShape
Jason Pohl and how xShape has changed his world of industrial design.
3D Printing in Kitchens: A New Research Paper Predicts Widespread Use
A new research paper predicts widespread use of 3D printers in kitchens to prepare food.
Design Your Own Stretch Filament Dryer for Inexpensive 3D Printing Quality
Filament drying is becoming an essential step in 3D printing, and here’s a way to do so economically.
Beyond Multicolor Filament: What Mosaic Manufacturing is Offering in 3D Printing Production
I had a chat with the nice folks from Mosaic Manufacturing to learn more about their latest endeavors.
Book of the Week: Digital Crafts: Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists and Designer Makers
This week’s selection is “Digital Crafts: Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists and Designer Makers” by Fabbaloo friend Anne Marie Shillito.
COBOD Completes Project 3D Printing Climate-Resistant 10 Homes in Kenya
COBOD reports incredible progress on one of their several 3D printed home projects.
3D Printed Eco-Friendly Mushroom Leather: MycoWorks
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a very new and eco-friendly material that could be used in 3D printing.
Book of the Week: How to Invent Everything
This week’s selection is “How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler” by Ryan North.
PEUGEOT INCEPTION CONCEPT Features 3D Printing on Textiles
Adoption of additive manufacturing at Stellantis Group continues to grow, this time via innovative 3DFashion technology from Stratasys.
Introducing AiSync: Ai Build’s Text-to-Slice Interface for Additive Manufacturing
Ai Build has introduced something quite amazing: AiSync.
Essentium’s HSE 240 HT: The Easy-to-Install High Temperature 3D Printer
Essentium expects to launch a new high temperature 3D printer later this year, but there’s an interesting difference with this device.
Revolutionary Centrifugal Manufacturing Process for 3D Printing Resin
Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print resin in multiple materials using centrifugal force.
My Anti-Predictions for 2023: What Won’t Happen in the Coming Year
It’s the beginning of a new year, and it’s time for predictions. Anti-predictions, actually.
New AM Materials Round Up, December 30, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
This 3D Printer Hot End Needs No Fan
I had a look at Slice Engineering’s highly unusual Mosquito Conduct hot end, and was surprised to find it doesn’t need a fan.
A Look at Rivelin’s Impressive Metal Post Processor
Rivelin Robotics showed their amazing metal 3D print post processing station to us last week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 20, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hyperganic’s New Simulation Tech
Hyperganic announced a new and very speedy 3D simulation technology.
Hands on with the Luma NeRF 3D Scanner App
I’ve been testing the Luma 3D scanning app, which uses the new NeRF method, and it’s amazing.
Software Now Drives Many 3D Printing Improvements
Software has become increasingly important in 3D printing in multiple dimensions.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Chainmail
This week’s selection is the astounding chain mail 3D print by CGTrader contributor Antonelli.f.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Christian Dior Design Center and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in the high fashion industry.
Del Vecchio’s Passing and 3D Printed Eyewear
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how one industry changed and enabled a range of 3D printing applications.
Stratasys, These 3D Prints Are Too Realistic!
Sometimes technology is going just too far.
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
Among the most common questions asked is “how does a 3D printer work?”
What Is 3D Printing?
Frequent readers of this publication likely know quite a bit about 3D printing, but there are new readers that could use some more basic information about the technology.
The nano3Dprint A2200 3D Multimaterials Electronic Printer
You likely haven’t heard of nano3Dprint’s A2200 3D Multimaterials electronic printer.
Design of the Week: Text Embosser
This week’s selection is the text embosser by Reddit contributor snitem.
Design of the Week: Voxel Chair V1.0
This week’s selection is the Voxel Chair V1.0 by Nagami Design.
Fortune Brands and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how an upcoming spin off could make use of 3D print technology.
Book of the Week: Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything
This week’s selection is “Soonish: Ten Emerging Technologies That’ll Improve and/or Ruin Everything” by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith.
New 3D Printing Opportunities as We Enter the Metaverse
Charles Goulding & Andressa Bonafe examine the possibilities of 3D printing with the metaverse.
Mosaic Manufacturing’s E-Twill is a Game Changer
Hidden at the back of their Rapid+TCT booth, Mosaic Manufacturing displayed an amazing 3D print technology.
What Does a Song Look Like?
Materialise develops an algorithm to 3D print custom speaker grills that visually represent any song.
Design of the Week: Starship SN15
This week’s selection is the set of Starship 3D models by Yoan Soilen.
Hybrid NFT/Physical Goods and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding & Andressa Bonafe examine how NFTs could make considerable use of 3D printing.
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.
Book of the Week: FreeCAD 0.19 Learn by doing
This week’s selection is “FreeCAD 0.19 Learn by Doing”.
More Questions About The Anker M5 3D Printer
More questions arise about the new Anker M5 3D printer, even before it ships.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
HP Developing Precious Metal 3D Printing
HP announced a partnership with Legor to enable 3D printing of precious metals, including gold and silver.
Mattel’s Expanding Media and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at Mattel’s use of NFTs and 3D printing.
Why is Amazon Hiring AM Staff?
A quiet post on LinkedIn seems to suggest Amazon is planning some activity in additive manufacturing.
Opening Pakistan and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent increase in 3D printing taking place in Pakistan.
3D Printing at The Cooper Union
Charles R. Goulding and Johnson Jiang examine how a 3D printing lab helped transform Cooper Union.
Cornell’s 3D Body Scanning Technology Licensed
LIDAR-based 3D body scanning technology has been licensed by Cornell University to a fashion startup.
Lucite and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of Lucite and similar materials in industry and 3D printing.
LVMH and 3D Printing in the Luxury Industry
Charles R. Goulding & Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing technology in the high-end fashion industry.
E3D-Online Adjusts IP Policy For Revo
E3D-Online clarified their position on use of their Revo hot end design.
Design of the Week: Wooden Train Track Extensions
This week’s selection are the Wooden Train Track Extensions models by Michal Fanta.
Gucci and 3D Printing in Italy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent high-profile 3D printing activity in Italy.
Design of the Week: Lifesize 3D Printed Airplane Model
This week’s selection is a life size 3D printed airplane model by Materialise Manufacturing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 23, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Zara Management Developments and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest ZARA should do a lot more 3D printing.
Flexible OLED Display 3D Printed
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed an unusual process to 3D print a prototype OLED display that’s actually flexible.
Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?
A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.