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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.
Sculpteo’s 3D Printed Bike Project is an Inspiring Manufacturing Feat
The 3D printing revolution is well underway.
The First 3D Printer: A Followup
When was the first 3D printer invented again?
LEO Lane CEO Discusses Quantity and Quality Control for Digital Inventory
Digital inventory is rapidly enabling more agile solutions for the global supply chain; at the same time, it creates additional concerns.
3D Printing for Mining and Gold
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in the mining industry.
A Real Water 3D Printer?
Is it possible to 3D print water? While sounding entirely ridiculous, it may be possible to do so.
Making 4D Prints Using 3D Tech
Researchers have developed a very interesting method of actuating 3D prints.
BigRep Continues to Make Big Plans
We caught up with BigRep recently on a busy 2018.
MakePrintable’s Strategic Moves
MakePrintable has leaked two interesting strategic changes to their 3D model repair business.
Stealth to Success?
Should more companies stay in stealth mode longer?
Underway: Developing a Practical Way to 3D Print Truly Functional Objects
Research is underway to identify ways to 3D print fully functional objects.
EOS CEO: It’s About Developing the Industry
For EOS, the focus is on industry as 3D printing moves beyond the niche.
The Unusual Science of 3D Printed Motion
Researchers at MIT have come up with an ingenious new approach for motion studies using 3D printing.
New LCP Concept Could Provide Ultra-Strong Filament
I’m reading a paper describing a new way to 3D print with molecularly oriented liquid- crystal polymers.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2018 Edition
There are plenty of sites to find fabulous pre-made printable 3D models.
See3D Helps the Visually Impaired “See” Through 3D-Printed Models
Some things are difficult to explain without a visual aid, but that’s not an option for people who are blind.
3D Systems Advances Additive Opportunities in Manufacturing
3D Systems’ latest major partnership brings a new hybrid machine and a statement about the place of additive in the manufacturing workflow.
Jabil: A Leader in 3D Printing and a Pioneer of Industry 4.0
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing activity at digital manufacturing solutions provider Jabil.
voxeljet’s Thermoplastic Strategy Unfolds Further with TPU and PP Materials
The latest news from voxeljet suggests the company is going full power towards a thermoplastic strategy.
$19M Investment the Next Building Block in Evolve’s Evolution
Evolve Additive Solutions is evolving with a significant equity investment round: company execs fill us in on the implications.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metal’s Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
Coffee Global Market Restructuring Growth & 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing amidst the restructuring in the coffee business.
Cazza No More?
It appears that construction 3D printer manufacturer Cazza may have disappeared.
IMTS 2018 Highlights Strong Realities in Additive Manufacturing
This year’s IMTS doesn’t just feel bigger than ever; it’s the biggest in the International Manufacturing Technology Show’s history.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
“Performance is the biggest enhancement we have done”: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
Stratasys Races Ahead with Team Penske and Carbon Fiber 3D Printing: Interview
Stratasys’ Vice President of Manufacturing provides insights into strong steps forward.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 2
As 3D printing continues to make its way into classrooms around the world, we caught up with award-winning teacher Philip Cotton, founder of learnbylayers.
3D Printing in Education: learnbylayers Interview Part 1
3D printing curricula from learnbylayers are being taught around the world: an interview with founder Philip Cotton.
Using the Other Way to 3D Print Full Color Objects
I’m learning a lot more about how light and color actually work after reading a research paper on an experimental method for 3D printing colors.
Logitech’s New MX Vertical Mouse Aims to Eliminate CAD-Induced Hand Strain
What you’re looking at right now isn’t a Bluetooth speaker. It isn’t even a pint-sized Roomba.
Solving The Dilemma of 3D Printed Graphene Microstructures
Graphene is one of those wonder materials you hear about, but somehow can never be properly 3D printed.
3Dkanjers Teaches Students and Teachers to Think Differently with 3D Printing
Over the last five years, 3Dkanjers has brought 3D printing into more than 500 primary schools in the Netherlands.
Siemens’ Long History in 3D Printing and the Additive Future Ahead
Siemens is a global giant in industry, and demonstrates a long history with additive manufacturing; in this interview, we learn more about this rich history and a look at what’s to come.
More Industries Adopting 3D Printing Tech
For a long while, it seemed that only a few industries truly made use of 3D printing.
On Demand Polymers For 3D Printing?
I’m reading a fascinating paper describing how one could make new polymers on the fly.
Stratasys and 3D Systems Release Quarterly Results: Good or Bad?
The two biggest publicly traded 3D printer companies just released their quarterly results.
Is the FormBox a Required 3D Print Accessory?
The FormBox is an inexpensive table-top vacuum former, and they say it’s good for 3D printing.
ADDITIVE INTERNATIONAL 2018: NIIAMC, An Additive Manufacturing City
There was one presentation that did stand out perhaps more than any other.
The Most Incredible 3D Print Sale
I received notice from LulzBot today of a most incredible sale.
The 4th Dimension: Formlabs, Lasers, and the Next Frontier in 3D Printing [Exclusive Interview]
The 4th Dimension is a new series where we go behind the scenes with leaders in 3D printing to add a new dimension.
Sculpteo Releases Annual 3D Print Survey Results
3D print service Sculpteo performs an extensive annual survey of the industry.
Create it REAL Deals: Faster 3D Printers Coming
Danish company Create it REAL announced a series of partnerships that should result in several new high speed desktop 3D printers.
Kadine James – “The Fourth Industrial Revolution is changing the way we receive information, how we process it, how we work and what jobs we will do. It is happening at an unprecedented pace”
Learner, maker, innovator & 3D technology enthusiast, Kadine James is Hobs studio’s 3D Tech Lead. Combining 6+ years’ experience in 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality.
Impressions of Rapid+TCT 2018
This year’s Rapid+TCT event took place in the warm city of Fort Worth, Texas.
Laura Griffiths – “Often the most interesting stories are those where 3D printing isn’t the primary focus”
Laura Griffiths is the Deputy Group Editor at TCT Magazine, the magazine for design-to-manufacturing innovation.
Powders for Additive Manufacturing: There’s a MAPP for That! Part 2
Manufacturing using Advanced Powder Processes is increasing in both quantity and quality
Are Robots the Answer for 3D Printer Operation? Probably Not
A video from Mashable shows a robotic prototype operating MakerBot 3D printers.
It’s Time For An Adapter Generator
There’s something I’d like to see: a universal adapter generator.
New Possibilities With The New Artec Ray 3D Scanner
Artec annuounced a different kind of 3D scanner, the Artec Ray.
Desktop Metal Catching Up Quickly
Desktop Metal announced yet another huge investment yesterday.
Good News: Prusa Abandons Original MK3 MultiMaterial Design
Josef Prusa provided an update on his company’s progress on building, improving and shipping their new MK3 3D printers, but also announced a big change.
3D Printed Healthcare Applications with Stratasys, Part 1
We spoke at length with Stratasys’s Director of Marketing for Heathcare Solutions, Michael Gaisford.
What Is A 3D Print Network To Do Now?
With Solidworks’ announcement of an integrated manufacturing network, questions arise regarding the future of existing community making networks.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 2
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
3D Printing Is Rebuilding the Warehouse of the Future
Additive manufacturing, or what you know as 3D printing, will be incredibly disruptive across many industries.
What Might We See in 3D Printing in 2018?
I hate making predictions because they may turn out wrong. But let’s do so anyway.
3D Bioprinters Are the Latest in a Line of Medical 3D Printers
3D printers have quickly changed from new technology to manufacturing miracle to household toy — you don’t need much more than a printer and a computer to create amazing 3D items from plastic, metal or even glass.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 2
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 1
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
South Korea gearing up for TCT@KOREA 2018
The TCT Show is a platform that moves 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies forward by holding conferences and trade shows to share ideas.
Know What You’re Doing Before You Get Into 3D Printing, Please!
Sometimes there are people that simply should not be 3D printing.
The Increasingly Popular Creality CR-10S Desktop 3D Printer
I’ve been hearing more buzz about the Creality CR-10S desktop 3D printer, so I decided to look into it.
ANSYS Startup Program Gives Affordable CAE, HPC and Cloud to the Masses
One of the biggest barriers to bringing computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools to startups is the exorbitant price tag associated with the technology.
Cazza’s Robotic Building Business
I’m looking today at a new 3D printing company that focuses on building construction, Cazza.
What’s Right and Wrong with 3D Printer Filaments?
There’s a long discussion of the opportunities and challenges in the 3D printer filament business.
3D Printing: The Story So Far
As today is our tenth anniversary I felt it wise to do a recap – of everything that’s happened in 3D printing over the past decades.
Another Community 3D Printing Network: MakerHub
Competition is a wonderful thing, and one of its most recent developments is a new community 3D printing network, MakerHub.
10 Questions after 10 Years with General Fabb
As this is the tenth anniversary of Fabbaloo, I felt it important to find out more about the mysterious General Fabb, who authors the majority of Fabbaloo’s stories. Fabbaloo: October 27, 2017 is your 10th year Anniversary of Fabbaloo. What was your first story about? General Fabb: You must know that back in those days there really… Continue reading 10 Questions after 10 Years with General Fabb
Metal 3D Printing Simulation Arrives with exaSIM Ultimate
Since its founding in 2014, 3DSIM has been on a mission to address problems of quality and repeatability in metal additive manufacturing
From Sea to Shining 3D
Shining 3D speaks to their resellers.
Zmorph Unveils the VX Multitool 3D Printer
Poland=based Zmorph announced a new version of their increasingly powerful multitool desktop 3D making device.
HRL Laboratories Enables 3D Printing Impossible Metal Alloys
This is quite interesting: a new approach to enable 3D metal printing of metal alloys that were previously extremely difficult to use.
GE Expands, But in a Different Way
GE is now leveraging its assets to promote 3D metal printing.
The US Marine Corps’ X-FAB Mobile 3D Printshop
It was inevitable: the military has developed a kind of mobile 3D print workshop.
Changes at the Top for Shapeways
The founder of Shapeways is no longer at its helm.
Sinterit Gives Away Mandatory Accessory
Sinterit is not the biggest 3D printer manufacturer, by any means, but they seem to understand the issues of their target market.
3D Printing to Solve Climate Change?
I’m reading a story on Forbes that proposes that 3D printing, rather than regulations or climate accords, will solve the current climate crisis.
HP Enters 3D Printing, But Faces a Number of Challenges
We’ve been following the entry of HP into the 3D printing market and while they can be successful, they could face a number of steep challenges.
MakerBot’s Market Strategy Now Seems Much More Certain
With yesterday’s announcement of new MakerBot tools for educators, it is now very clear what the original desktop 3D printer company is pursuing. Being in existence since 2009 means the company has seen literally the entire scope and evolution of desktop 3D printing, from its wild and promising beginnings, to the absurd heights of media… Continue reading MakerBot’s Market Strategy Now Seems Much More Certain
Sitting Down With Ultimaker’s John Kawola, Part 2
We recently had the opportunity sit down and chat with the new President of Ultimaker North America, John Kawola.
3D Printing in Dangerous Places: Would You Go?
We received a note from a company promoting a 3D printing conference taking place in Venezuela, but I’m wondering what it might take to convince people to attend.
You Might Say This is a Titanic 3D Print
BernCo Models has produced a 1/72 3D printed version of the famous Titanic liner – and it sails just like the real thing.
Lucy Beard – “3D printing was just the accident of the solution to the customer problem I found in finding shoes that fit”
Lucy Beard is a former mathematician and actuary who grew to love customers more than numbers during her years working as an executive in Silicon Valley.
Paulene Siew – “I Was Amazed at How a 3d Printer Can Print Out a Model Just Within Hours and I Know This Technology Will Definitely Be an Added Advantage to Many Companies”
Paulene Siew is the the Operation Director for Singapore-based start-up 3D Printing Studios.
Desktop SLS: Industrial 3D Printing for the Masses?
With the expiration of each 3D printing patent comes a new wave of affordable systems.
Inevitable: Tiko 3D is Officially “On Standby”
Tiko 3D announced yesterday that they’ve placed the company “on standby”, effectively ending their project.
Here’s Something More Kickstarter Projects Should Do
With the growing list of crowdfunding failures recently, it seems to me that these projects should have been taking steps to provide more assurance to their backers.
Evy Wilkins – “The Human Body Is Unique. Any Device That Sits on or in the Human Body Should Be Personalized!”
Evy Wilkins is the VP of Marketing at UNYQ, a company delivering personalized non-invasive orthopedic devices that improve quality of life and celebrate the user fashionably.
Stratasys’ New F123 Series Make 3D Print Operations Far Easier
Yesterday Stratasys made what might be their biggest announcement of the year: an entirely new line of 3D printers for prototyping.
One on One With Mcor’s Conor MacCormack, Part 2
We had the rare opportunity to sit down with Mcor Technology’s CEO, Conor MacCormack at CES and find out what’s been happening with the company in recent months.