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UNYQ And IKEA Continue To Personalize Gaming
A personalized product line is 3D printing comfort for gamers.
Prusa Rebrands and Improves Software Systems
Prusa Research introduced PrusaSlicer to replace their previous management software.
LuBan: 3D Printing Very Large Objects
LuBan is a software tool to greatly assist when a very large 3D print is required.
3DQue: The Correct Way For Low-Volume 3D Print Production?
This week we are going to see for the first time 3DQue’s revolutionary way to implement low-volume production using 3D printing.
Xometry Pulls in Another $50 Million
Xometry has announced $50 million in equity funding.
Implications of Prusa’s New 3D Model Repository
I’m thinking a lot about Prusa’s new 3D model repository, and wondering what it might mean.
Terry Wohlers On The 2019 Wohlers Report
The 24th annual Wohlers Report is available now; Terry Wohlers shares a look at the findings.
Inside The Technologies Of The Technology House
I visited contract manufacturer The Technology House for a look inside production operations.
Autodesk Announces Inventor 2020
Autodesk has announced Inventor 2020, which will be available for users to download over the next few weeks.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
Authentise App Further Digitizes Digital Manufacturing
Authentise has announced a new app to extend the digital thread in additive manufacturing.
Ultimaker Still Tweaking Cura 4.0
Ultimaker released yet another version of their upcoming Cura 4.0 software.
Interesting Features in 3DWOX Desktop
I’ve been exploring the latest version of 3DWOX Desktop and bumped into some interesting features.
Another Look at Desktop Metal’s Upcoming Fab Flow System
We had a deeper tour of Desktop Metal’s amazing Fab Flow tool.
Dassault Systèmes’ Two Prong Strategy
At SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019 we had the chance to learn more about Dassault Systèmes’ software strategy.
Pathio: A New 3D Print Slicer
The folks at E3D-Online announced a new 3D print slicer system, Pathio.
What’s New In SOLIDWORKS 2019?
At SOLIDWORKS World 2019, we had to find out what’s new in SOLIDWORKS, didn’t we?
Practical New Feature in 3DXpert
It seems that 3D Systems’ latest version of 3DXpert has an incredible build simulation feature.
More On Simplify3D’s Upcoming V5
After our recent story on Simplify3D’s upgrade plans, we received some additional clarifications from the company.
New Reverse Engineering CAD Technique Could Pose Issues
Researchers at MIT have developed a practical method of reverse engineering 3D models.
Simplify3D 5.0 To Be Paid Upgrade Only
Simplify3D has let users know their next upgrade, 5.0, will be a paid upgrade.
One Hundred Years of Bauhaus: Modernizing Modern Art Using 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 100 years of Bauhaus design and an intersection with 3D printing.
Sunata Now GPU Enabled
Atlas 3D’s Sunata tool is now GPU enabled.
NASCAR Experience Driving Advanced Manufacturing Ambitions at KAM
With hybrid technologies and NASCAR roots, KAM is set to race forward in advanced manufacturing.
How To Create Unique Low-Poly Designs Using SelfCAD
If you’ve yet to get your CAD jabbers on SelfCAD, you can spin it up and start modeling in less time than it takes to juice a pack navel oranges with your elbows at your co-worker’s desk–Tis a fact.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Gets A Facelift!
Autodesk Fusion 360 is bringing in the new year with a User Interface (UI) facelift!
Morphi Fills Us In: What’s New In v3.5
Morphi has launched the first of several updates for 2019, introducing v3.5.
Fusion 360 Increasingly Acknowledges 3D Printing
In the latest Autodesk 360 Fusion update there are a couple of new features specifically addressing the needs of 3D printing.
Design of the Week: David’s Cranium
This week’s selection is the artistic “David’s Cranium” by designer Matthew Vennemeyer.
Incredible High Temperatures In The GEWO 3D HTP 260
If you’re seeking a very high-temperature 3D printer, you might want to look at the GEWO 3D HTP 260.
Hands On with Capture: 3D Scan Anything
We’re giving a new 3D scanning app a quick test today.
Dassault Systèmes and 3D Printer Adoption
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Saenz of R&D Tax Savers discuss Dassault Systèmes’ impact on 3D printing.
AMFG’s “Name Is Our Vision”: Autonomous Manufacturing
AMFG is so focused on easing the way toward autonomous manufacturing that they named the company for it.
How Will 3D Printing Benefit Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS)?
We can expect manufacturing to change in many ways over the coming years, and 3D printing is at the heart of some of the most exciting of these developments. In particular, manufacturing-as-a-service, or MaaS, is coming into its own thanks to advances in 3D printing.
3D Model Repository Cults Hits Milestone
Long time 3D model repository Cults has reached several significant milestones.
Where 3D Printing Can Be Used and Not
I’m reading a baffling piece in the Harvard Business Review about 3D printing and China.
The Complex Matter of 3D Printing Color Figurines
One of the hardest tasks in 3D printing is the production of highly complex figurines in color material.
Farsoon’s Production Vision Starts with the HT1001P CAMS 3D Printer
Farsoon has released a new polymer 3D printer, the HT1001P CAMS system.
The Impact of Thermoplastic 3D Printing in Production: Stratasys Interview Part II
It’s an interesting time for 3D printing as the technology moves toward production.
Stratasys Looking to Lead the Way in 3D Printing for Production: Interview Part I
Stratasys looks toward a future in production, building upon its unique history with 3D printing.
11,500 Unique 3D Printed Figurines
This is a bit old now, but I just noticed it this week: a company 3D printed thousands of 3D models for their conference attendees.
Forbes Predicts Massive 3D Printing Boom, and They’re Right
A provocative article in Forbes discusses how 3D printing could explode in future years.
GE Transportation Jumps on the 3D Printing Train
A slew of transportation companies have discovered the potential of 3D printing for part production, including Deutsche Bahn, Siemens Mobility and Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
What is a Jig and Why are They Important to 3D Printing?
One of the most important applications of 3D printing is the production of jigs.
Evolve Additive Raises $19M and Finds First Customer for STEP 3D Printing
In April, Stratasys announced the formation of a spin-off company capable of unprecedented production capabilities.
Is 3D Printing Green? Could It Be Green?
I’m reading a piece on the greenness of 3D printing and realized there is so much more to the sustainability picture of 3D printing.
What is LEO Lane and How Does It Allow Digital Inventory?
I’m looking at an ancillary additive manufacturing service that secures intellectual property.
Validity through Milestones
3D printing is still proving itself as a viable production technology.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2018 Edition
There are plenty of sites to find fabulous pre-made printable 3D models.
Manufacturing Competition in Additive Manufacturing
Competition is heating up in additive manufacturing; how does that make you feel?
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metal’s Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
Where Do You Find Spare 3D Printer Parts?
3D printers are inherently full of moving parts, and thus they tend to break. Then what?
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
“Performance is the biggest enhancement we have done”: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
An Easy Solution For OctoPrint Security?
Last week we wrote on the problem of OctoPrint security, and this week we found a very good solution.
MatterHackers, 3D Printing, and the Road to Making Anything
Dave Gaylord, MatterHackers Sr. Director of Product, shares a look at the busy company’s take on the 3D printing industry.
Metal 3D Printing Rises in Production: An Interview with Protolabs
As 3D printing, particularly metal, advances toward production, service providers are taking notice: an interview with Protolabs.
Trends in 3D Printing for Production
This week, I had the honor to present a discussion on Trends in 3D Printing for Production at the International Symposium of Additive Manufacturing Taiwan, 2018.
NASA Hopped Up a 3D Printer in 2016
I wish I’d seen this earlier: A 2016 NASA project transformed a desktop 3D printer into one capable of 3D printing ULTEM.
Verashape’s New SOFTSHAPER 2019
Verashape has dramatically improved their 3D printing management system, SOFTSHAPER.
voxeljet Teases an Automated Additive Manufacturing Solution for Production
Production is in sight for additive manufacturing, and voxeljet is looking to lead the way, the company tells us. This morning, James Reeves, Managing Director at voxeljet UK, reached out with an interesting look ahead in the latest positioning to “reinvent the manufacturing landscape.” He published a teaser today hinting at an interesting work in… Continue reading voxeljet Teases an Automated Additive Manufacturing Solution for Production
Design of the Week: Dr. Brain Breaker
This week’s selection is the fun Dr. Brain Breaker by MyMiniFactory contributor Thomas Buseyne.
Insights Into the Minds of 3D Printing Consumers
A recent post from Pinshape provides some interesting insights into the thinking patterns of those who buy 3D models online.
Look Out, Thingiverse (and others), Poly Just Arrived
Google announced what will likely become an enormous 3D model repository.
Design of the Week: Chromatic Vase
This week’s selection is the fascinating Chromatic Vase by designer Devin Montes.
3D Printed Toys are Financially Feasible, Just Not How It Was Imagined
A study published in Technologies examines the effect of 3D printed toys, specially at MyMiniFactory.
Design of the Week: Splashlight
This week’s selection is the surprising Splashlight by Australia-based Avooq Creations.
Designer Kirby Downey Bring Doom’s BFG to Life
Doom is arguably the quintessential first-person shooter that spawned one of the most popular video game genres of all time.
Design of the Week: Glasses Polar 1
The Czech-based designer developed the 3D printable eyewear for a recent design competition at iMakr.
Design of the Week: Caesar Pencil Holder
This week’s selection is the “brutal” “Caesar Pencil Holder” by Thingiverse contributor Kevin “Abrokadabra” of Buffalo, New York.
Design of the Week: Moving Table
This week’s selection is the fascinating “Moving Table” 3D model by MyMiniFactory contributor Ekaggrat Singh Kalsi.
Design of the Week: Pokeball Aimer
This week’s selection is the useful – to Pokemon Go players – Pokeball Aimer by MyMiniFactory contributor Jon Cleaver.
How Can We Solve the 3D Model Search Problem?
There’s an insidious problem growing in the 3D model marketplaces: search. And it sucks.
Design of the Week: Articulated Lamp
This week’s selection is the tricky-to-make, but useful Articulated Lamp by MyMiniFactory contributor Luca Parmegiani.
Mystery Solved: Pinshape’s Secret Buyer Revealed
I’ve been pondering who was behind the rescue of 3D model repository Pinshape, and now we know who it is.
Beyond Thingiverse, My Ten Favorite 3D Model Repositories
Everyone knows Thingiverse, it’s the largest printable 3D model repository around. But what are some other ones to consider?
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Rubber Band Gatling Gun
This week’s selection is the awesome Rubber Band Gatling Gun by Kirby James Downey.
Design of the Week: Spirograph
This week’s selection is the Spirograph by MyMiniFactory user Valois Torms.
3D Scanning Sculptures: One More Thing!
You may have read our recent series on how to properly 3D scan museum sculptures. If so, you’ll want to read the final step I forgot to include!
Design of the Week: Pretend Missile Attachment for Minidrones
This week’s selection is the strange “Pretend Missile Attachment for Minidrones” by MyMiniFactory contributor Savik K., which portends some very interesting future designs.
It’s No Longer Possible To Launch A Printable 3D Model Sharing Site
Based on how the 3D print industry has evolved, it is now our opinion that it’s next to impossible to successfully launch a 3D model sharing site.
The Several Selling Options For 3D Print Artists
If you’re a new 3D print artist, how should you go about distributing your works? We found several alternative strategies.
Design of the Week: Star Wars VII Storm Trooper Helmet
This week’s selection is the FULLY WEARABLE Star Wars VII Storm Trooper Helmet by MyMiniFactory contributor Lloyd Roberts.
3D Hubs Rescues Fallout 4 Fans
With the release of the highly anticipated Fallout 4 today, some fans were unable to procure a wrist-worn Pip-Boy case to accompany the game. But 3D Hubs has the solution.
Design of the Week: Raspberry Pie Case
This week’s selection is the tasty-looking Raspberry Pie Case by designer Marco Valenzuela.
Design of the Week: The Destiny Fusion Rifle
This week’s selection is an amazing replica of a weapon from a virtual world.
iMakr’s Unique Retail Concept
While in London recently we were able to visit the iMakr store, one of the few dedicated resellers of personal 3D printer gear.
Design of the Week: Big Mouth Amp
This week’s selection is the very cool Big Mouth Amp.
Need a Spare Part? 3D Print It!
MyMiniFactory is testing a different approach for attracting 3D print services: printing replacement parts for common household equipment.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, For Upset Designers
With controversy brewing around the most popular 3D model repository, Thingiverse, some ask what alternative repos may exist. We found more than a few.