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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.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
Xioneer’s Affordable Dyeing Station
Xioneer announced a new dyeing system, The Vortex EZ.
3DQue Announces AutoFarm3D
3DQue announced their flagship software product, AutoFarm3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 13, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
AirLogic: 3D Printed Pneumatic Computation
AirLogic is a project to 3D print circuits. Not electronic circuits, but pneumatic circuits.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 6, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 30, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
FInally, 3D Printed Mosquito Repellent
Scientists have developed a method of using 3D printing to deliver powerful mosquito repellent.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
Stratasys’ Latest Acquisition Increases Part Quality, But Raises a Question
Stratasys announced the acquisition of quality software startup Riven.
How Additive Manufacturing Is Really Done
In my recent visit to GE Aerospace I was able to see how truly large-scale additive manufacturing should be done.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 23, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Followup: There IS a Carbon Fiber 3D Printer After All
Earlier we published a thought piece on the notion of using carbon fiber rods for 3D printer frames.
When is the Best Time to Buy a 3D Printer?
So you’ve decided to buy a desktop 3D printer, but when is the best time to do so?
IC3D Printers’ 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots is Underway
IC3D Printers has launched their annual toy drive, the 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots campaign.
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.
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.
Can Metal 3D Prints Be Both Strong and Ductile?
Researchers have developed a highly unusual technique for 3D printing metal objects that are both strong and ductile.
SUN METALON’s 3D Printer To Produce Its Own Material from Rocks?
A Japanese startup claims to be developing a machine that can make its own materials.
Book of the Week: Advanced Jewellery CAD Modeling in Rhino
This week’s selection is “Advanced Jewellery CAD Modeling in Rhino” by Jack Meyer.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 9, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
No Cooling Fan: Plasmics’ Revolutionary Induction-Heated Hot End
Plasmics launched a hot end with an entirely new heating concept: induction.
How 3D Printing Is Benefitting People From Diverse Backgrounds
There are plenty of ways 3D printed items can help people with needs.
Design of the Week: FilamentMeter
This week’s selection is the incredible FilamentMeter by ARDUINONMORE.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 2, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
SnapEDA’s Syndication Network Liberates Millions of 3D Models
SnapEDA announced a new Syndication Network that releases “millions” of 3D models.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Only Games Gets Color, And An Exclusive Reader Discount!
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
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.
Stratasys Introduces Certification Program
Stratasys has introduced a “certification program” for those involved with their FDM 3D printing technology.
Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones
New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.
When Is Construction 3D Printing Going To Catch On?
Construction 3D printing should eventually be a massive business, but when, exactly, will this occur?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 25, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
trinckle’s Fixture Designer Shows How It’s Done
I’ve been looking at trinckle’s Fixture Designer software, and it’s quite impressive.
Question of the Week: Resin 3D Printer Mats?
This week’s question relates to some mats we used in a prior story.
The Most Awful 3D Printer Filament Disaster I’ve Ever Encountered
I’ve got a bit of a filament problem to solve.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 16, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Question of the Week: Silicone 3D Printing?
This week’s question begins with silicone 3D printing, but then moves to other options.
How Do F1 Teams Really Use AM?
Stratasys revealed some of the ways that 3D printing is used by at least one F1 team.
AM Solutions On Post Processing Prints
I’m reading a brief from AM Solutions that talks about post processing, and there are some interesting points.
Robotic 3D Print Research Shows Large Scale Possibilities
New research demonstrates an ability have potentially infinite build volume when 3D printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 11, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
UpNano Increases 2PP 3D Printing Precision
UpNano announced a new feature that will increase the precision of their two photon 3D printing system.
Questioning 3D Print Power Fail Recovery
I’m beginning to have my doubts about the benefit of “power fail recovery” for FFF 3D printers.
Hands On With The Sovol SV01 PRO 3D Printer, Part 2
Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at operations.
Book of the Week: Maps for Time Travelers
This week’s selection is “Maps for Time Travelers: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Bring Us Closer to the Past” by Mark D McCoy.
Anycubic Releases Details on the New MicroLED 3D Printer
Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 4, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
All About PrintNanny
PrintNanny is a new AI system to smartly monitor 3D print jobs.
Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”
The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.
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.
Hands On With The Anycubic D2 DLP 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Money
This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Money” by Richard Licastro.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 28, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Why 3D Print Services Must Do More Than Just Printing
A 3D print service must do far more than just the 3D printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 21, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Automatically Correcting 3D Printer Errors On The Fly
Have you ever hoped your 3D printer would automatically correct errors as it prints? That seems to now be possible.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 14, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Researchers Develop “Ultrastrong and Ductile” 3D Printable Alloy
Researchers at the University of Amherst and Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a unique metal alloy that could prove highly useful in additive manufacturing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 7, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How Does a 3D Printer Work?
Among the most common questions asked is “how does a 3D printer work?”
A New Online Platform Wants to Take Additively Manufactured Electronics to the Next Level
FrAMEwork developed by J.A.M.E.S is part of a growing global movement to disrupt the electronics industry.
Ukraine’s Additive Manufacturing Industry Needs Your Help
There are moves underway to develop additive manufacturing operations in Ukraine, and we believe everyone should pitch in to help.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 31, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Microscopic Copper Objects
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing extremely small structures using copper.
Stratasys Adopts Special Shareholder Plan
This is ultra-corporate stuff, but it is certainly interesting and fits in with events that have already taken place.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 24, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Design of the Week: Wormhole Chess Board
This week’s selection is the Wormhole Chess Board by Canadian DIY designer DaveMakesStuff.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 17, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing and Surgery at the Mayo Clinic
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace look at the benefits obtained by the Mayo Clinic as a result of their increased use of 3D printing technology.
The Geeetech Mizar S 3D Printer
The Geeetech Mizar S has some unusual features for a low-cost desktop 3D printer.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 10, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The AddiMap Project Could Solve a Ton of 3D Printing Problems
The AddiMap Project could revolutionize production metal 3D printing as we know it.
The Secret First Stage of Metal 3D Printing: GEMCO
Do you know what is the real first stage of 3D printing?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 3, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
SHINING 3D’s Dual Range 3D Scanner
SHINING 3D has developed a very unusual 3D scanner.
Which 3D Print Company Has The Most Patents?
I was curious about the quantity of patents held by several 3D print companies, and decided to investigate.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 26, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
EOS Using “Extended Reality” Concept for Training
EOS announced the availability of an “extended reality” system for certain training courses.
The Water Problem: How 3D Printing Can Help Fight Water Scarcity
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate look at several companies using 3D printing to help solve the growing water crisis.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 19, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Interesting New Features in Autodesk Fusion’s May Update
Autodesk released a new version of Fusion 360, and there are quite a few new useful features.
The Complexities of 3D Print Power Recovery
I’ve been playing with the power recovery feature on some desktop 3D printers, and realized how complex this feature can be.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 12, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Is Pivotal to Sustainable Manufacturing and the Circular Economy
As the manufacturing world continues to evolve, additive manufacturing offers solutions to achieve sustainable manufacturing.
IMTS 2022 – This Year’s Additive Manufacturing Destination
The International Manufacturing Technology Show, IMTS, has become a primary AM destination.
A New Ear, Courtesy of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Julia Wallace examine the ramifications of the recent announcement of a successful 3D printed ear implant.
Beyond Generative Design: Where 3D Modeling May Go
I caught a glimpse of a potential future for 3D modeling tools, and it’s breathtaking.
Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at Pantheon Design’s incredible HS3 continues with operations, materials, software and our final thoughts. This is part two of a two part series, please read part one. Pantheon HS3 Operations Operating the HS3, or at least our pre-production unit, was identical to operating any Duet-equipped 3D printer. The web interface was quite detailed,… Continue reading Hands On With The Pantheon HS3 High Speed 3D Printer, Part 2
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 5, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
BuildBee’s Thoughts On 3D Intellectual Property
We had a chat with Matthew Griffiths, CTO of BuildBee about 3D model intellectual property.
First AMF File Format Tool Under Development, But Is It Too Late?
A software tool to manage AMF 3D files is being developed.
Hands On With The Creality Ender-3 S1, Part 3
Our look at the Creality Ender-3 S1 desktop 3D printer ends with a look at software and final thoughts.