Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.
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How 3D Printing Can Improve Mental Cognition As We Age
Could 3D printing help seniors?
Enhanced Conductive 3D Printing: Researchers Develop 4D Metallic Gel for 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printable gel that is not only metallic, but has 4D properties, too.
Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila D1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the Voxelab Aquila D1 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Stony Brook Living Laboratory: Advancing Sustainable Development with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential use of several forms of 3D printing in a new building project.
Atmus Filtration Technologies: Embracing 3D Printing for First-Fit Growth
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the potential for 3D printing in filtration technology.
3D Printed Swag Ideas for Your Next Trade Show
How to balance speed, cost, and impact to leave a lasting impression at your next industry event.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
Explore Large Scale 3D Scanning with 3DMakerPro’s Lynx Handheld Scanner
In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D scanning, 3DMakerPro has made another significant stride forward with the launch of their Lynx handheld 3D scanner.
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.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call “3DGPT”, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
Marketiger: The Unconventional Path to Success in Full Color 3D Printing Services
Marketiger is an Eindhoven-based 3D print service that’s taking an unusual path to generate business.
Hands On With The High Speed Anycubic Kobra 2 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new high speed desktop 3D printer from Anycubic, the Kobra 2, concludes with a look at software print results, and final thoughts.
Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Ricoh’s Journey in 3D Healthcare Printing
Ricoh seems to have found a promising niche in the 3D print world: anatomical models.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon M5s 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Embracing the Text-to-CAD Revolution: An Insightful Reader’s View
A reader posted their thoughts on the upcoming Text-to-CAD revolution.
Cisco’s Voyage: AI and 3D Printing Propel High-Tech Success
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict increased use of AI and 3D printing by Cisco.
Maserati GranTurismo Stuns with 3D Printed Interiors at Milan Design Week
The Trident celebrated the newest model with celebrities and a unique use of Stratasys Tech Style technology.
AI Meets 3D Scanning: How Scan to 3D Could Transform the 3D Printing Process
I’ve realized there is yet another way to leverage AI for 3D printing that might be easy to do.
3D Printing Meets Hemp: A New Frontier in Sustainable Building and Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a unique material for 3D printed construction.
Rethinking Plastic: How 3D Printing and Industry Giants Tackle the Recycling Challenge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the work being done by several major plastics producers to increase sustainability through 3D printing.
Personalized Gaming Gear: Formify Launches Custom 3D Printed Gaming Mouse
Formify has introduced a new service that allows customers to order customized 3D printed gaming mice tailored to their hand.
A Mixed Bag: 3D Printer Market Landscape and Trends in 2023
3D print analyst firm CONTEXT released a report on the current industry state, and it reveals some interesting trends.
Book of the Week: Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD
This week’s selection is “Simplifying 3D Printing with OpenSCAD” by Colin Dow.
Food 3D Printing: Why It’s Not in Our Kitchens Yet
We’ve all wondered about food 3D printing and why we don’t really have it in our kitchens, but there’s more to the story.
3D Print Job Cost Calculator
Have you ever wanted to figure out how much a print costs? Or how much you should charge someone for a print? It’s actually quite a complex question. To provide some help, we’ve put together this easy-to-use online calculator. It includes the basic factors that are pretty easy to obtain, and gives you a reasonable… Continue reading 3D Print Job Cost Calculator
Quantica Raises €14M for NovoJet 3D Printing Technology
Quantica has raised a massive €14M in funding to power development of their unique NovoJet 3D printing technology.
A 3D printed PSI of hope in Ukraine
Implanting even a large skull section may seem like a relatively small victory in the dramatic context of the ongoing war but it’s making a huge difference in this soldier’s life.
Accelerating 3D Printing: How New Firmware is Ushering in a High-Speed Era
Get ready for an avalanche of high speed desktop 3D printers.
The Age of Lightweight Smallsats: How 3D Printing is Shaping the Future of Satellite Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing technology to expand smallsat applications.
Recipe Designer Makes $1 Million On 3D Printable Digital Recipes
A recipe designer from Paris has become the first person to make US$1M on digital recipes.
Home Depot Launches Partpicker, A 3D Model Library For Spare Parts
Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in North America, announced today the launch of PartPicker.
CookieCAD: Generate 3D Models for Cookie Cutters Instantly
There’s an incredibly useful online 3D utility you need to know about: CookieCAD.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 3
Our hands on test of the new Mole 3D scanner concludes with software, scan results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 2
Our look at the new Mole 3D scanner continues with operations and alignment.
130 Buildings Worldwide Have Been 3D Printed: COBOD Report
COBOD has released some startling statistics about 3D printed buildings.
3D Printing of Vividly Colored Mechanochromic Parts
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing mechanochromic parts.
Introducing the Mole: 3DMakerpro’s New 3D Scanner for Precision Geometry Captures
3DMakerpro has just released a new 3D scanner, the Mole.
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.
The Pros and Cons of 3D Scanning Apps vs Dedicated 3D Scanners
After the iPhone X was released in 2017, the general public became more aware of 3D scanners.
Major Problems Ahead for 3D Model Repositories?
There could be a huge problem for 3D model repositories like Printables, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and others in the very near future.
Sketchfab Updates Terms of Use to Protect 3D Models from AI Training
Sketchfab has issued a rather interesting and futuristic update to their Terms of Use.
Quickly Find Any 3D Model with Thangs AI-Based 2D Search
Thangs announced a new AI-powered search function that could make finding 3D models incredibly simple.
Ensure Successful 3D Printing with Project Fringe from Phase3D
Phase3D’s “Project Fringe” delivers real-time 3D monitoring to 3D printers.
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.
Western vs. Asian 3D Printers: When AI Changes the Equation
AI will shake up the 3D printing industry in more ways than you might realize.
3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe recent corporate moves could boost 3D printing usage.
Understanding the 10 Steps of 3D Scanning Workflows
3D scanning can appear to be complex, but there are actually only a few standard steps required.
Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow
Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.
Is the 3D Printing Industry Metric or Imperial?
Is the measurement standard in the 3D printing industry metric or imperial?
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 3
Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer ends with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 2
Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations .
Introducing AiSync: Ai Build’s Text-to-Slice Interface for Additive Manufacturing
Ai Build has introduced something quite amazing: AiSync.
Examining 3D Printer Prices: Are They Increasing or Decreasing?
Are 3D printer prices rising or falling? It’s not an easy question to answer.
Innovative 3D Printing Method Uses Liquid in Liquid Medium
Researchers from the University of Calgary have developed a “liquid in liquid” 3D printing material.
3D Printing for Esports: Improving Performance and Health
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at the innovations in 3D printing that have assisted esports.
Aidro’s Digital Lab Supplies 3D Printed Parts to Leonardo Helicopters
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see much 3D printing from a new US military contract.
Hands On With Simplify3D V5.0, Part 1
After a wait of several years, we’ve got our hands on the latest version of Simplify3D.
Unpacking the FDA’s Framework for 3D Printing at the Point of Care
Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding look at the progress of certified healthcare applications for 3D printing.
The Biggest Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Automatic 3D Models from Luma AI
This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.
AI Tools Will Change 3D Printing in a Way You Don’t Expect
After looking at several AI tools recently, I’ve realized there is another fundamentally important way AI will affect the 3D printing world.
How 3D Printing Can Help Pakistan After Devastating Flooding
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi hope Pakistan will release their ban on import of 3D printers to assist in flooding relief.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer wraps ups with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic M3 Premium 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the new Anycubic M3 Premium resin 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and software.
A Startup Company is 3D Printing Liquid Aluminum
A startup seems to have developed a way to 3D print liquid aluminum.
Reshoring Big Pharma and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential of 3D printing to aid the process of reshoring the pharma industry.
The Revival of Nuclear Reactors and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee look at the increasing use of metal 3D printing in the nuclear industry.
Watch Out, NeRF is Coming to a 3D Scanner Near You
There’s an entirely new way to 3D scan objects, and it’s going to change everything.
How To Supercharge Your Prusa MINI 3D Printer
A new Kickstarter project hopes to make Prusa MINI 3D printers a great deal better.
The Jute Comeback and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi learn that jute is a 3D printable material.
Open Source 5-Axis 3D Printer Project Grows Interest
An open source version of a five-axis 3D printer design is being developed, and could soon take off.
Benefits and Applications of Aluminum 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at recent additive applications using aluminum metal.
How 3D Printing Is Benefitting People From Diverse Backgrounds
There are plenty of ways 3D printed items can help people with needs.
DreamFusion: AI-Generated 3D Models Reaches Research Stage
A new paper describes how AI tools can be used to generate printable 3D models with only a text prompt.
The Einstar 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new and very affordable handheld 3D scanner, the Einstar.
Eight Dumbest 3D Printing Mistakes
You’ve probably done them all: the eight dumbest 3D printing mistakes — FFF edition.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Herman Miller and Knoll Merger Creates 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafé look at how innovation could be enabled by more 3D printing by major furniture producers.
Hands On With The Kingroon KP5L 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Kingroon KP5L 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 3
Our test of the Kobra Go desktop 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and our final thoughts.
Hands On With a $189 3D Printer: The Anycubic Kobra Go, Part 1
Just prior to its release, we obtained a Kobra Go 3D printer from Anycubic and gave it a good test.
Hands on With The Scenario 3D Scanner App
I took the new Scenario 3D scanning app for a test drive.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 3
Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 1
The Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer spent some time in our lab being tested.
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.
Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.
Putting the Protein in 3D Printed Food
New research could show a way to increase 3D printed food adoption and at the same increase protein intake.
Stratasys, These 3D Prints Are Too Realistic!
Sometimes technology is going just too far.
Design of the Week: GnoMon 3D Printed Fashion Collection
This week’s selection is the GnoMon 3D printed fashion collection by designer Ganit Goldstein.
3D Printing The Most Incredible Props
Formlabs just published a very interesting piece on how one of their clients leveraged 3D printing to produce movie props that would otherwise be impossible.
HSS and LimaCorporate Treat Patients with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the use of 3D printing at a New York City healthcare center.
Hands on with the MINGDA Magician X 3D Printer, Part 3
Our test of the MINGDA Magician X desktop 3D printer finishes with a look at software, print quality and final thoughts.
3D Printer Sales Booming and Busting in 2022
A recent industry report from CONTEXT indicates major shifts in 3D printer purchases in 2022.
3D Printing Single Nickel Crystals with Flat Top Lasers
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing single crystal nickel structures.