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The Time Is Ripe For TikTok 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers the creative intersection between TikTok and 3D printing.
Reading Between The Lines At Ultimaker
An interview with Ultimaker’s new CEO reveals some of their future directions.
Readily3D Attempts Volumetric Human Organ Bioprinting
Readily3D, one of the first companies to tackle the new volumetric 3D printing process, has adapted their process for bioprinting.
New Recycled Flexible Filament From Recreus
Recreus has introduced the first recycled flexible 3D printer filament.
Fictiv’s New Investment
Fictiv announced yet another massive investment into their manufacturing network.
3D Printed Alt-Meat Coming Soon: Redefine Meat Lands Major Investment
Redefine Meat has scored a whopper of an investment with a new Series A round.
Watch As This Artist Fills Broken Wall Structures With A 3D Filament Pen
One of the biggest strengths of an artist is being able to see the world in a different light and to bring their vision into reality.
US Department of Defense Releases New Additive Manufacturing Strategy
The US Department of Defense has released a detailed strategy for their use of additive manufacturing technology in coming years.
The 3D Printing Spring 2021 Calendar
With recently announced changes, two major spring 3D printing events are set to take place in person — but not only in the spring.
Matt Rittman’s Gun CAD Creations Show How The Real Things Work
It can be baffling how CAD encompasses a seemingly infinite number of fields: from animation, to product prototyping, to homemade 3D printing.
2021: The Year Of Additive Manufacturing Market Consolidation?
It’s only January, but 2021 already shows an overarching theme in 3D printing: market consolidation.
A Chairside Dental 3D Printer: DENTIQ
Ackuretta is about to release a new dental 3D printer, the DENTIQ.
Desktop Metal To Acquire EnvisionTEC!
Desktop Metal’s first major move since becoming a public company is a $300M one: acquiring EnvisionTEC.
3D Systems Stock Makes Massive Jump
3D Systems stock has taken the biggest leap upwards in years.
Speculations On 3D Printing In 2030
It’s the start of a new year, and time for predictions. But this time I’m going for broke and predicting not what might happen in 2021, but instead in 2030!
Five Terrible Ways To Choose A 3D Printer
Tens of thousands of 3D printers are bought each month, but is there a wrong way to do so?
3D Printing MicroCapsules For Liquid Application
New research has developed a method of including microscopic capsules of liquid within 3D prints.
Desktop Metal Production System Is A 3D Printing Production Lineup
Desktop Metal’s Production System isn’t just a system: it’s a lineup, now including a new 3D printer to bridge the gap between process development and mass production.
Ultimaker To Focus On 3D Printing Ecosystem And User Journey In 2021
I caught up with Gregory Elfering, President of Ultimaker Americas, for a discussion of Ultimaker’s 2020 reflections and 2021 trends and predictions.
Transportation Moving Away From Carbon With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
GoProto Acquires 3D Systems Assets
In a perhaps not-so-surprising announcement, GoProto has acquired 3D Systems’ Australian on-demand 3D print services.
Shapeways CEO Talks 2021 Trends In 3D Printing
As 2020 finally winds down, I sat down for a chat with Greg Kress, CEO of Shapeways, for a chat about the trends that will shape 3D printing in 2021.
The Reason Why Creality’s Belt 3D Printer Is Important
There’s a reason why Creality’s CR-30 belt 3D printer needs attention.
Step-By-Step In Ceramic 3D Printing With 3DCeram
Ceramic 3D printing has a lot to offer applications from aerospace and biomedical to industry, but adoption can be a sticking point.
3D Printing’s Pandemic Call To Action
COVID-19 took the healthcare system by storm (and surprise). We had little time to prepare and lots of lives at stake. 3D printing is trying to balance the playing field by responding to worldwide calls to action.
COBOD 3D Printer Building Three-Floor Apartment
COBOD announced their partner is using the BOD2 construction 3D printer to build a three-story apartment building in Germany.
Titan Robotics Partners With Jabil For Advanced Materials
Titan Robotics beefed up their production 3D printing offerings with a new partnership with Jabil.
Which 3D Printer? Resin Or Filament?
These days there are dozens of good choices for desktop 3D printers, but there’s one huge question to be asked first: do you want a resin or a filament 3D printer?
The Jig Is Up: 3D Printing Fixtures Is About To Be Much More Efficient
Stratasys and nTopology execs share a look at their new collaboration, starting with an impressive FDM Assembly Fixture Generator.
Connecting At Formnext Connect
The biggest event in additive manufacturing looks a bit different this year, as Formnext Connect connects us virtually.
Conversational Commerce Versus Traditional Customer Sales Processes
Adam Friedman and Ryan Donley examine AI-driven conversational commerce, which was growing technology in 2018 and 2019 and is experiencing rapid growth in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter
Sintering is a necessary step in metal 3D printing, and a new software application targets accurate compensation for distortions.
Design of the Week: Loom Light
This week’s selection is the gigantic Loom Light by Titia Ex.
GE’s Positive Q3 Earnings Report And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines GE’s Q3 2020 results with an eye toward 3D printing impact.
The Art And Science Of Predicting Polymer 3D Printed Part Strength
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose research in additive manufacturing shows strength for the future of both DfAM and in-situ embedding in 3D printed parts.
Nano Dimension Raises US$50M
Nano Dimension seems to have raised a massive US$50M.
Looking At Hurdles To Serial Additive Manufacturing Production
I’m reading a post by Markus Seibold about serial production using additive manufacturing and there is a great deal of wisdom in his thoughts.
NIST Scientists Make Advances In 3D Printing Gels And Soft Materials
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently invented a method to 3D print gels and soft materials.
Nadia Yaakoubi: “When You Are A Woman In Business A Lot Can Be Misinterpreted”
Nadia Yaakoubi began her international career in additive manufacturing in 2014.
A New Additive Manufacturing Program In Ohio Wins NCDMM And CST $9.4 Million
The MAAM program intends to commercialize the world’s largest additive manufacturing machine for the production of large parts to be used in industry and for defense.
A Look At MakerOS V2
I had a chat with the friendly folks at MakerOS to learn about their new “V2” software.
3D Printing Hiking Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a hike — with help from 3D printing.
Does 3D Print Build Volume Really Matter?
One of the first question I always hear from 3D printing newbies is “How Big Can I Print?” But that isn’t really a good question.
3D Printing For Pumps, Toys, And Windmills
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider a link between three leading companies leaning on 3D printing.
3D Printing Chocolate With Cocoa Press
A Philadelphia-based startup named “Cocoa Press” creates 3D printers for chocolate.
3D Printing For Toolmaking: What You Need To Know
One of the biggest positives of 3D printing is that no tooling is required — but it might just be perfect for making parts including jigs, fixtures, end-use parts, and even tooling.
What I Learned From The Final Words Of Scott Crump
I just finished reading a fascinating interview with Scott Crump, one of the earliest pioneers of 3D printing, and the inventor of the extrusion process.
PodoPrinter Announces Revolutionary SOLE 3D Printer
At long last, PodoPrinter has released full details on their now-named device, the SOLE 3D production printer.
Amy Elliott: “Question The Norm!”
Dr. Amy Elliott is a full research staff at Oak Ridge National Lab where she serves as principle investigator for binder jet additive manufacturing (AM).
La Poste Discountinues 3D Model Repository Service
France’s postal service, La Poste, is shutting down their 3D model repository service on October 1st.
Warren Buffett’s $6 Billion Investment In Japan And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines a major investment into Japanese companies and the impact it may have on their 3D printing activities.
The “New Era” At BCN3D Starts With Next-Generation 3D Printers
Today, BCN3D announces its “new era” with next-generation 3D printers; we find out more specifics from the CEO.
Formlabs Announces Form 3BL Biocompatible 3D Printer
Formlabs has unexpectedly announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3BL.
Exclusive: Naomi Wu On The Creality 3DPrintMill Belt 3D Printer
Supermaker Naomi Wu answered our questions about the upcoming Creality CR-30 belt 3D printer.
LightForce Closes $14M Funding For 3D Printed Braces Brackets
3D printing funding is looking down in the mouth today as LightForce Orthodontics announces a $14 million Series B round.
Roberta Cassese: “I Recommend To Not Be Afraid Of Making Mistakes And Experimenting”
Roberta Cassese is an Italian designer who went from being a jewelry maker hobbyist to being the CEO of KOD Design, a 3D printed jewelry brand.
Formnext 2020 Cancels In-Person Aspect, Goes Fully Virtual
The 3D printing industry’s largest show has made the wise decision to go fully virtual for 2020.
High-Throughput 3D Printing Raises $12.5M
High-throughput 3D printing company Azul 3D recently announced a notable seed funding round.
Susana Marques’s Journey To Real 3D Printed Fashions, Part 1
We had a chance to interview Susana Marques, a fashion designer who has been using a number of 3D printers to develop functional and attractive fabrics.
Design of the Week: Giant Rex Head
This week’s selection is the astonishing Giant Rex Head by Simon Clark.
Additive Manufacturing 2.0?
Is the current inflection point for 3D printing tipping us into “Additive Manufacturing 2.0”?
BASF Forward AM Moves Forward, Acquires Owens Cornings’ XSTRAND Business Line
Forward AM has acquired Owens Cornings’ XSTRAND business line, expanding its portfolio of advanced 3D printing materials.
Stratasys Deep Inside GM
Stratasys issued an interesting press release where they describe their activities inside of GM.
HP Focuses On Sustainability In 3D Printing And Digital Manufacturing
HP’s year-old 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence is now Spain’s first building to receive GOLD level LEED certification.
The New Intel RealSense Depth Camera Widens Its View
The new Intel RealSense Depth Camera D455 is now available.
Some Of The World’s Largest And Smallest 3D Prints
3D printing is in the record books — specifically the Guinness Book of World Records — for some unusual creations.
Who’s Who In Construction 3D Printing In 2020?
Construction 3D printing is a relatively new discipline, and we made a list of the current players.
Fictiv’s New Collaboration With Jabil
Fictiv and Jabil announced an unusual collaboration that should allow for far faster 3D printed production.
Evaluating Industrial 3D Printing Systems
With in-person industry events at a standstill, a new endeavor has launched to enable companies to meet and evaluate industrial 3D printing.
Perspectives In Desktop 3D Printing: BCN3D
Desktop 3D printing has come a long way over the years; we catch up with BCN3D for a look at various perspectives of the business.
Sigma Labs Crosses The Bridge Between Features And Functions In Metal 3D Printing Software
Sigma Labs has been hard at work with its quality control solutions for metal 3D printing: the company’s CEO fills us in on major advances.
Fantastic Speeds And Affordable Industrial DLP 3D Printing: Catching Up With Gizmo 3D Printers
Gizmo 3D Printers has some major news to share in super-fast industrial DLP 3D printing.
Karen De Leener: “I Believe That Point-Of-Care 3D Printing Will Be Implemented In All Major Hospitals”
Karen De Leener is a Cardiovascular Market Specialist at Materialise and is based in Belgium.
Where To Send Your 3D Printed PPE Press Releases
We’re not the ones who need to see the announcement that you’re 3D printing face shields.
Patenting Pandemic Designs?
3D printing has really stepped up to the plate in pandemic response — but what happens with those designs post-pandemic?
Sculpteo Releases 6th Annual State Of 3D Printing
3D print service Sculpteo today released the results of their latest comprehensive annual survey of 3D printing use worldwide, and there’s several important findings.
Mimaki Investment Boosts Mixed Dimension’s Prospects
Mimaki has made an interesting investment with Mixed Dimensions that will allow Mixed Dimensions to significantly boost their full color 3D printed collectibles business.
The Unexpected Transformation of Photocentric
Photopolymer resin and 3D printer manufacturer Photocentric is undergoing a transformation, as many 3D printer manufacturers are doing these days.
A Few Considerations For Attending Virtual Events
With so many virtual events popping up, we all need to consider strategies when it comes to tuning in.
Is the HVAC Industry Finally Ready for 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ponder 3D printing possibilities for the HVAC industry.
This Electroluminescent Paint Lights Up When You Pass A Current Through It
LumiLor is an electroluminescent paint that emits light via an electric current, just the thing for amazing 3D prints.
3Diligent CEO: “It’s A Wild Time To Be Introducing Products”
3Diligent has announced updates to its Industry 4.0 software and services; the CEO fills us in on what these mean for procurement and manufacturing shops.
SLM Solutions Continues To Reconfigure, Focus On The US Market
SLM Solutions is only looking ahead with internal restructuring and an upcoming metal 3D printing machine release.
Question of the Week: How To Learn About 3D Printing
This week’s question is about how to learn 3D printing from the beginning.
3D Technologies And Healthcare Accessibility
From providing new methods for conducting healthcare appointments to improving diagnostics, 3D technologies promise improved quality of life for patients with a vast array of health needs.
Sinterit Cleans Up SLS 3D Printing Operation With 3 New Devices
SLS 3D printing can be a messy endeavor.
Peopoly Introduces Two New Phenom 3D Printers
Hong Kong-based Peopoly has just expanded its Phenom 3D printer line.
Shapeways’ Unique Advantage In The Crisis
Shapeways has two unique advantages that allow them to provide PPE to healthcare professionals, and they are not what you think they are.
Turbosquid’s Kraken Levels Up 3D Asset Management
Turbosquid’s Kraken 3D Asset Management system provides new ways to manage 3D models online.
A Further Look: 3D Printing In Italy During The Pandemic
Italy has been hard-hit in the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, and new ways of life are leading to new approaches to business for 3D printing.
Peopoly Introduces Two New Phenom 3D Printers
Hong Kong-based Peopoly has just expanded its Phenom 3D printer line.
Quantum Parametric Mode Sorting 3D Scanning
New research has found a way to 3D scan objects successfully, even when exposed to significant reflected light.
What I Learned About 3D Printing By Staying Out Of It
The 3D printing industry is fast-changing. Sometimes taking a step back, though, is necessary to grasp the bigger picture.
Back To (Our New) Normal
Fabbaloo is up and running with our full operations team once again.