ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
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Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing
A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.
Formlabs Introduces Innovative Resin Materials: Silicone 40A and Alumina 4N
Formlabs announced two new and interesting resin materials and SLS packaging.
Exploring Affordable 3D Printed Homes: Mighty Buildings and ICON
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at two US companies at the forefront of construction 3D printing.
ICON’s Initiative 99: A Chance to Transform Construction with 3D Printing
ICON announced something that should have happened a long time ago: an architectural design contest.
ICON and Partners Reveal Unconventional Construction 3D Printing Project in Marfa, Texas
A very unusual, and perhaps application-opening construction 3D printing project has been announced by ICON and partners.
BIG and ICON Joining Forces to Create a 3D Printing Neighborhood
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at an unprecedented 3D print project in Texas.
ICON Awarded Massive NASA Contract for Lunar 3D Printing
ICON has landed a US$57.2M contract with NASA to 3D print a Lunar 3D printing system.
ICON Begins Massive 3D Printed Construction Project
ICON announced their massive 3D printed construction project to build 100 homes is now underway.
Lynxter’s Silicone 3D Printer Has an Important Surprise
Lynxter announced a new 3D printer dedicated to silicone material.
Shifting from Plumbing to Semiconductors with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a surprising shift in the plumbing industry.
Question of the Week: Silicone 3D Printing?
This week’s question begins with silicone 3D printing, but then moves to other options.
Researchers Develop 3D Printable Thermally Resistant Power Semiconductors
Researchers at TU Chemnitz have developed a unique method to produce temperature resistant housings for electrical applications.
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call “House Zero”.
What Will ICON Do With All That Cash?
ICON announced yet another funding round, bringing their available cash to unprecedented levels.
Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO
Silicone 3D printing service ACEO appears to be shutting down.
ICON Lands Deal for 100 3D Printed Homes
ICON announced a deal with Lennar to produce 100 3D printed homes.
ICON Raises a Staggering US$207M
ICON, one of the few construction 3D printing companies, has raised a startling US$207M in new investment.
Design of the Week: Collapsible Silicone Container
This week’s selection is the Collapsible Silicone Container by YouTuber Eric Strebel.
The Semiconductor Race And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers where 3D printing may fit into the next generation of semiconductor production.
ACEO Combines Silicone With Rigid 3D Print Materials
ACEO announced a new multi-material capability for their silicone 3D printers.
Semiconductor Industry Strategic Developments And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the rising importance of the semiconductor industry and its impacts on the 3D printing sector.
German RepRap’s Silicone Journey
I spoke with German RepRap’s Andrea Berneker to learn how they have been deploying their silicone LAM process.
How Asia’s Silicon Valley Can Benefit From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing to compete with Amazon’s growth in India.
3D Printed Housing Gets A Boost: $35M For ICON
Construction 3D printing company ICON recently announced a $35 million Series A funding round, underscoring a bright future for the technology.
The Iconic Vespa Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Gouding and Andressa Bonafe check out Vespa scooting into 3D printing.
Silicon Valley Retains Hiring Levels
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines hiring trends in a new reality.
The German RepRap L320 Silicone 3D Printer
Looking for a silicone 3D printer? The new German RepRap L320 is able to print high-resolution silicone objects in resin for casting and moulding.
Inside ACEO’s Silicone 3D Printing Lab
A look inside ACEO’s US 3D printing operations proved illuminating.
ACEO Introduces Electrically Conductive Silicone 3D Printing
The quest for unusual materials continues, this time with electrically conductive silicone.
ICON Announces Vulcan II Construction 3D Printer
A more sophisticated construction 3D printer has been announced by ICON.
Quantum Dots and 3D Printing of Semiconductors
Steve Kelly and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discuss quantum dots and 3D printing.
The L280 Silicone 3D Printer Is Now Available
German RepRap announced the availability of their silicone 3D printer, the L280.
ACEO Starts 3D Printing Silicone in the USA
ACEO has made arrangements to provide regional silicone rubber 3D printing services in the USA.
SpectroPlast: High Rez Silicone 3D Printing Coming
A Swiss startup has invented a rather interesting method of 3D printing silicone objects.
The Cubicon Lux Desktop DLP Printer
Cubicon’s new Lux desktop 3D printer is a bit of departure from their previous machines.
Silicone 3D Printing with ACEO
Germany-based ACEO offers powerful 3D silicone printing services.
German RepRap Sells The Silicone 3D Printer
At Rapid last week we spoke with representatives from German RepRap and found out something interesting.
German RepRap’s Surprise: Silicone 3D Printing
In a big surprise, at least for me, German RepRap showed off a demonstrator 3D printer able to produce very strong silicone prints.
The CUBICON Single Plus 3D Printer
I’m checking out the CUBICON Single Plus desktop 3D printer from Korea-based HyVISION.
Have You Ever Tried Casting Silicone With 3D Printed Molds?
A great video by industrial designer Eric Strebel shows the technique required to successfully cast silicone with 3D printed molds.
HyVISION Introduces the Cubicon Style 3D Printer
Korea-based HyVISION has debuted a variant of their previous 3D printer: the new Cubicon Style.
HyVision’s cubicon 3D Printer
A Korean manufacturer hopes to begin marketing a new 3D printer in the west.
Picsima Can 3D Print Silicone
A new 3D printer is capable of printing silicone objects.
3D Printing Demo in Silicon Valley
James Warmkessel, founder of the Bay Area MakeBot users group will deliver a public talk on 3D printing in Santa Clara California on November 8th. The talk, entitled, “Making 3D Printing Ideas Real: Demo and Talk” should provide an introduction to 3D printing concepts as well as a demonstration. From the event description: The… Continue reading 3D Printing Demo in Silicon Valley
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 24, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Researchers 3D Print Hyper-Realistic Organ Models
The Nottingham Trent University researchers created the heart and lung models that can beat, bleed, and breathe like real organs to help surgeons train.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
BlackRock’s Strategic Acquisition of GIP and Its Implications for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine BlackRock’s recent acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and the implications of 3D printing.
Introducing RepRapMicron: The Open Source 3D Printer Targeting Sub-Micron Precision
RepRap is developing a new 3D printer concept: RepRapMicron.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 10, 2024
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, March 3, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Innovative Solutions: 3D Printing in ADU and DADU Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can help accelerate and accommodate ADU and DADU construction.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 25, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
NASA Seeks Volunteers for Year-Long Mars Simulation in 3D Printed Habitat
NASA announced a new call for volunteers to live in a 3D printed Mars habitat.
Florida Building Tomorrow Today: The Shift from Wood to 3D Printed Homes in Hurricane Zones
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the ongoing construction of wood homes in hurricane prone coastal areas and the advantage of 3D printed homes.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 18, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Print Community: High Performance Panel System for Bambu Lab X1C/E 3D Printers
This month’s community support selection is the HPPS Project for Bambu Lab X1C/E machines.
Emily the Engineer: Inspiring a New Generation in 3D Printing and STEM
Charles R. Goulding, Jacob T. Nolan and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss TikTok sensation Emily Yarid, known as Emily the Engineer, and the intersection of creativity and engineering.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 11, 2024
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, February 4, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Strategic Cost-Cutting: How 3D Printing Technology Bolsters Efficiency Amidst Corporate Budget Trims
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can be integrated into cost reduction strategies and increase revenue.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 28, 2024
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, January 21, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Revving Up Innovation: 3D Printing Drives Success in Formula One’s US Expansion
Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman discuss the recent Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas and the successful integration of 3D printing technology.
Green Cement and 3D Printing: A Solution for a Cleaner Climate
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss companies adopting green concrete and collaborations with 3D printing technologies.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 14, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How 3D Printing is Flourishing in America’s Emerging Economic Hubs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi emphasize 3D printing in four powerhouse cities.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Navigating Shifts: Consumer Discretionary Spending and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss recent trends in consumer discretionary spending and how 3D printing can play a role.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 31, 2023
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, December 24, 2023
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, December 17, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Top 3D Printing Developments of 2023
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reflect on some noteworthy 3D printing developments that were covered in 2023.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 10, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
CPSdrone’s Experiment: Successfully Operating a 3D Printer Underwater
Some folks have built an underwater 3D printer — that actually works!
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.
Blender 4.0 and Rhino 8 Debut Advanced 3D Tools
Last week saw two very popular 3D modeling software tools receive major upgrades.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 3, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies’ robust economic performance in the third quarter.
Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions
There are two very different news items from Ricoh.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 26, 2023
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, November 19, 2023
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, November 12, 2023
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, November 5, 2023
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 29, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi examine the captivating origin story of the Air Jordan shoe and Nike’s implementation of 3D printing in recent years.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 22, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Evidence of a Potential SpaceX-Related 3D Printed Construction Uncovered
I spotted evidence of an unusual construction 3D print taking place that might involve SpaceX.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 15, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Over 110 Manufacturing Projects Triggered by New Legislation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the year following the exactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, specifically manufacturing projects in clean teach.
Formlabs Unveils Innovative Materials Targeted for Medical and Dental Industries
Formlabs has just unveiled three novel flexible and healthcare-focused materials, promising to grow their presence in the medical and dental industries.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 8, 2023
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 1, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.