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Terry Wohlers On The 2019 Wohlers Report
The 24th annual Wohlers Report is available now; Terry Wohlers shares a look at the findings.
How 3D Printing Can Take On the Sustainability Challenges of Tomorrow
Earth Day presents a moment in time for reflection, to take a deeper look at how we are treating the planet and what sort of changes we want to make to better preserve our resources for future generations.
Electrically Assisted 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an incredibly ingenious new method of 3D printing very strong structures using techniques analogous to nature.
Could CAL Be The Fasted 3D Printing Process Ever?
Iām reading an interview with one of the inventors of the CAL 3D printing process, and it seems it could be the most rapid 3D printing process ever.
Funding Makerspaces With 3D Printing?
Engineers from Michigan Technological University and re:3D propose funding makerspaces and FabLabs through 3D printing of commercial objects, but I have some serious concerns about the conceptās viability.
COBOD Begins Distributing BOD2 Construction 3D Printing
While we await livable 3D-printed homes and buildings, the field of additive construction is experiencing steady development.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
Research Project Asks You To 3D Print A Test Object
A research project is investigating the effect of environmental conditions on 3D printing, and they need your assistance.
A Conversation in STEAM: Part Two
Robots, STEAM, and entrepreneurship: a chat with Danielle Boyer.
Another Solid 3D Printing Model Repository: Hum3D
We ran across another interesting 3D model repository, Hum3D.
3D Printing Provides the Missing Link to āMissing Linkā
LAIKA Studios opened its doors for a look into the making of Missing Link.
MIT’s Hairy Metamaterial
Researchers at MIT have developed yet another unusual metamaterial, and this one is simply hair.
Invented: MultiMaterial Resin 3D Printing
It may soon be possible to 3D print resin objects in more than one material.
The Birth of the 3D Printed Acoustical Metamaterial Industry
Researchers at Boston University have developed a technique for 3D printing acoustical metamaterials.
New Glass 3D Printing Technique Coming From Australia?
Researchers in Australia seem to have developed another technique for 3D printing glass.
Why So Many 3D Printer Manufacturers?
A report from Gartner suggests there are a record number of 3D printer manufacturers.
3D Hubs Releases Q1 2019 Trends Report
3D Hubs released their traditional quarterly trends report.
Inside The Meltpool: Fundamental Problem Revealed
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a fundamental issue with the most common form of metal 3D printing.
3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the companyās celebration of a diverse workforce.
Additive Education Program Open for Applications
GE Additive has opened applications for primary and secondary schools in its Additive Education Program.
Four Ways 4D Printing Is Becoming a Reality
If youāre immersed in tech news, every once in a while you come across a new story about 4D printing.
Adaptive UI for Siemens NX Just Changed the Future of 3D Design Software
Every once in a while, youāll be enjoying a hot ham ān cheese, when something comes along, slaps that sandwich out of your hand, and marks a substantial shift in the future of 3D product development software.
Open Source Aids: Text to Braille Converter
Lumi Industriesā Text to Braille Converter is a heartening use of open source software.
Race Cars and 3D Printers: A Love Story
Mac and cheese. Lucy and Ethel. Penn and Teller. Racing and 3D printing. Sometimes itās just a good pairing.
Combining 3D Printing and Genetic Algorithms
Iām reading a fascinating press release from NYU that describes an unusual combination of 3D printing and what seems to be genetic algorithms.
Considering Attending Additive World 2019?
Thereās one interesting conference weād like to point out to readers: Additive World.
A Self-Healing 3D Printed Elastomer
The dream of self-healing materials is slowly becoming a reality.
3D Printing and Arconicās Proposed Purchase for $10 Billion
Charles Goulding and Dylan Comerford take a look at Arconicās work in 3D printing.
An Introduction to Industry 4.0 and Its Associated Technologies
What is Industry 4.0 and how is 3D printing involved? An introduction.
We Need More Diverse Keynotes
Weāre still seeing tech conferences with few or no women or minorities delivering keynotes.
A Non-Linear 3D Printing Career
Non-linear, nontraditional career paths are becoming more of a norm. Letās take a look at content creation in 3D printing.
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.
Unusual Reverse-Scanning 3D Printing Method Developed
Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed an unusual 3D printing process that mimics 3D scanning, except in reverse.
Digital Manufacturing as a Game-Changer (When the Game is Football)
Carbon and Riddell have announced a partnership centering around customized 3D printed helmet liners.
Troubles At Maker Geeks
Thereās a bit of controversy surrounding US-based filament producer Maker Geeks.
3D Printing Metacrystals To Increase Strength
Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield have developed a powerful technique to strengthen metal 3D prints.
How To 3D Print Electricity
Researchers have developed highly useful new approaches for 3D printing piezoelectric materials.
Using Shape-Memory Polymers In 3D Print Design
Some very interesting research shows how shape-memory polymers could be used in functional 3D printing designs.
Could 3D Prints Think? That May Be Closer Than You Believe
Some very intriguing research suggests it may be possible to 3D print āsmartā objects.
Where Do 3D Printing Metals Come from?
With an understanding that something doesnāt just come from nothing, we explored the base materials used for the creation of plastics used in the 3D printing industry.
Will We Be 3D Printing Solar Cells?
A new polymer development might eventually lead to the ability to 3D print many new functional devices.
100X Faster 3D Printing Concept Opens Door To Harder Resin Prints
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an extremely interesting 3D printing process that is quite different from current approaches.
Using Lignin as a 3D Print Material
ORNL Researchers have found a way to 3D print lignin.
Bioinspired 3D Printing Should Be Standardized
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print strong cement structures, but why couldnāt this be used in all 3D prints?
BASF: Creating Chemistry Through 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BASFās involvement in 3D printing.
Investing in the Future of 3D Printing Standards
ASTM International was recently awarded a $1.2 million investment set to help further standards.
What Is Project MAESTRO?
The EU is sponsoring an interesting 3D print technology project called āMAESTROā.
3D Printing Trends in 2018
Itās near year end and it is time to reflect on what happened.
3D Reconstruction with Stratasys and the VA, Part Two
Closing out 2018 on a heartening note, I caught up with Stratasys and the VA on their cooperation to bring 3D printing and innovation into healthcare.
Could Morphogenic 3D Printing Be Coming?
New research from MIT hints at future possible approaches to 3D printing.
SPEE3D Refines Their Metal 3D Printing Process
Australia-based SPEE3D has refined their supersonic 3D printing process.
These Trends Will Shape 3D Printing Moving Into 2019
Though young, 3D printing has already imposed itself as one of the most disruptive technologies in recent decades.
3D Printing Small Objects With A New Process
A research team has developed an unusual method for 3D printing small scaffold-like structures.
Siemens Execs: āWeāre Here to Deliver on the Promise of Additive Manufacturingā
Following a tour of the new additive manufacturing facility at Materials Solutions, a Siemens business, I sat down for a chat with company executives.
Inside Materials Solutionsā Additive Manufacturing Facility
The additive manufacturing vision at Siemens is for a cross-industry collaborative future.
Fine Tuning 3D Printed Superalloys
New research shows how it may be possible to make 3D printed superalloys even stronger.
Finally: ALL Museum Specimens Being 3D Scanned For Public Use
An enormous, decades-long project is launched to 3D scan virtually all fossils and specimens stored at major museums.
Quantum Dots and 3D Printing of Semiconductors
Steve Kelly and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss quantum dots and 3D printing.
Get a Job in 3D Printing without Being an Engineer
If youāre interested in 3D printing, it is entirely possible to join the industry without being an engineer.
MIT Developing Cellulose-Based 3D Printing Material
Researchers at MIT have been working on a practical method of 3D printing cellulose.
3D Printing and the Playful Path to New Ideas
Lumi Industries and Robotfactory remind us that the maker spirit endures in 3D printing even as the technology industrializes.
Sisma’s New Everes 3D Printers
We attended an announcement of two new resin 3D printers from Sisma.
Kay Matin ā āThe AM Industry Is Exactly Where It Should Be”
Kay Matin has served AlphaSTAR as President and Chief Operating Officer since 1990.
Could This Be The Future Of High-Temperature 3D Printer Nozzles?
Iām reading a scientific paper describing research on new high-entropy, high-hardness metal carbides and wondering how they could be used in 3D printing.
Are Your 3D Designs Being Stolen?
Iām reading a detailed post by Ars Technica on automated theft of AutoCAD designs, but is this also applicable to 3D print designs?
The BlackBelt 3D Printer Story
We learned more about the highly unusual BlackBelt 3D printer.
Desktop Metal: Bigger, Better, Faster
Desktop Metal is taking advantage of its technology to go bigger, better, and faster for production 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Fusion 360 for Makers
This weekās selection is āFusion 360 for Makers: Design Your Own Digital Models for 3D Printing and CNC Fabricationā by Lydia Sloan Cline.
10 Million Colors and an Industrial Mindset
Mimaki sees a bright, and brightly colored, future for industrial 3D printing.
3D Alliances Brings Channels Together
3D printing industry veteran Gil Lavi shares the story of his latest endeavor.
GE Additive: What Does Industrialization Truly Mean?
Additive manufacturing is industrializing, but what does that mean?
3D Printed Kapton: Now Possible!
Researchers have developed a practical method of 3D printing the powerful Kapton material.
Is 3D Knitting 3D Printing?
Iām seeing an increasing number of media stories talking about 3D knitting.
The Future Of 3D Printing: TwoCure
I have seen the future of polymer 3D printing, and it is called TwoCure.
3D Printing In And With Liquid
In a most bizarre 3D printing scenario, researchers have developed a way to 3D print liquids.
Progress in 3D Printed Batteries
Researchers have been able to 3D print an entire lithium-ion battery, but challenges remain.
Roboze Xtreme 3D Printers Bring Extreme Materials to Smaller Businesses
For years, one 3D printer manufacturer dominated the world of fused deposition modeling (FDM), specifically in the industrial space.
IP, Law Enforcement, and 3D Printing: Interview with John Hornick
Understanding the capabilities and legalities of 3D printing is a complex undertaking: lawyer John F. Hornick weighs in on todayās realities.
The Bio-Inspired 3D Printed Origami Technique
Overcoming build volume limitations can be done with origami-like 3D printing approaches.
Disruption Needs Noise
Change doesnāt come silently.
Entering Additive Manufacturing
There seem to be three broad approaches to entering a career in additive manufacturing.
Photopolymer Curing Kinetics Monitored with SCRPR
A method has been identified to monitor how photopolymers cure during energy exposure.
Aurora Labs Taking Step Towards 3D Printed Metal Mining Parts
Aurora Labs announced an interesting partnership this week.
Sinterit Introduces PA11 Material
Sinterit announced a new PA11-based powder material for their SLS equipment.
3D Printing Events Everywhere
3D printing is a global industry, and following the business often leads to attending events around the world.
3D Printed Object Monitoring, Sans Electronics
Researchers have found a way to monitor mechanical usage of a 3D printed object without requiring any electronics in the object.
Another Attempt to Trace 3D Prints
A report in Popular Mechanics describes research to identify the specific 3D printer used to print a given object.
Beyond the Bubble with Nano Dimension
Nano Dimensionās CEO invited me to drop by HQ for a look inside nanotechnology and electronics 3D printing.
Towards Self-Repairing 3D Prints?
New research from MIT shows a potential approach for producing self-repairing 3D prints.
Fraunhofer Institute Develops “Hard” Metal 3D Printing Filament
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have found a way to make much harder 3D prints in metal.
What’s Holding Back 3D Printed Spare Parts?
3D printing enables many new business models, one of which is on-demand spare parts.
Folding Paper with 3D Printing
New research shows an interesting approach for producing mechanical paper devices with 3D printing.
Fixing Toys With 3D Printing: Not For Everyone
Robert Maldonado undertook a challenging job to repair a broken toy using 3D printing and CAD, illustrating how challenging it can be.