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Some 3D Print Technologies Are Not Being Used In The Crisis

A company has the capability to produce high-resolution medical components in metal, but it seems no one is asking them to help.

Digital Metal Triples Metal 3D Printing Speed

Digital Metal has tripled the speed of their metal 3D printer, the DM P2500, and we speculate on how they accomplished it.

Turbosquid’s Kraken Levels Up 3D Asset Management

Turbosquid’s Kraken 3D Asset Management system provides new ways to manage 3D models online.

Kudos To Ford For Helping With 3D Printing During The Coronavirus Crisis

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discusses Ford’s historical and current manufacturing efforts to aid in necessary production.

Don’t Worry, Simplify3D 5 Is On The Way

Simplify3D has still not released their long-awaited version 5 upgrade. We asked their CEO about the delay.

3D Printed Nasopharyngeal Swabs By The Million

Carbon continues to make headway in the 3D printing fight against the spread of pandemic.

3D Printing And Communication In The Time Of COVID-19

We’re talking often these days about the place of 3D printing in addressing the pandemic, but there are more nuances for the industry beyond manufacturing.

Mayra Vasques: “The Key Is The Development And Improvement Of Materials For Intraoral Use”

Dr. Mayra Vasques is founder of iNNOV3D, an EdTech company focused on supporting and training teachers and universities in Healthcare for the innovative and efficient use of 3D Technologies.

Two Videos For COVID-19 3D Printer Helpers To Watch

Two videos shed important light on how you should proceed in assisting COVID-19 efforts using a 3D printer.

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.

The Secret Factory Hidden Amongst Us Has No Brain

One of the learnings from the crisis is the need for a distributed 3D printing coordination authority.

The Tall Modix Big-120Z 3D Printer

Modix announced another large-format 3D printer; the new Big-120Z can 3D print objects 1200mm tall.

Book of the Week: The Pushing Points Topology Workbook

This week’s selection is “The Pushing Points Topology Workbook” by William C. Vaughan.

The Rise Of Sustainability In 3D Printing

There’s a new trend washing over the 3D print industry these days: sustainability. We discuss several aspects and offer a prediction.

Formnext Looks Ahead To A Bright 2020 Event

With the near-future 3D printing event calendar effectively wiped clear, Formnext sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

The Advantage Of The Phrozen Sonic XL 4K 3D Printer

The Phrozen Sonic XL 4K is a very interesting resin 3D printer that has several technical secrets behind its ability to 3D print large objects in high resolution at a rapid speed.

Additive World Announces Design Challenge 2020 Winners

Additive World announced the winners of their Design Challenge 2020, and the designs are inspiring.

Design of the Week: Puzzle Cell Complex

This week’s selection is the Puzzle Cell Complex by Nervous System.

Organizing Additive Manufacturing For Rapid-Emergency-Responses

Additive manufacturing response to the COVID-19 emergency is picking up, but it greatly needs organization.

Silicon Valley Retains Hiring Levels

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines hiring trends in a new reality.

A New Perspective On Construction 3D Printing With Local Materials

Researchers are exploring ways to use local soils and materials for 3D printed buildings, but it seems to be quite complex.

4 Things We’re Learning About 3D Printing From The Crisis

After seeing the flurry of activity in the 3D printing community to address the COVID-19 crisis, I had some thoughts about how things may change in the industry.

3YOURMIND’s Simplified And Effective COVID-19 Response

3YOURMIND has quickly created a highly useful COVID-19 parts ordering platform for both hospitals and part developers.

MakerBot Declares METHOD “Open Materials”, But Not In The Way You Think

MakerBot’s new experimental extruder allows the use of open materials, and can achieve superior 3D print results.

Auto Industry Hammered by COVID-19

The auto industry, like so many other sectors, has had its hands full dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Xerox Abruptly Drops HP Takeover Bid

Xerox’s hostile bid to take over HP has abruptly stopped.

3D Print Companies Adapting Products During Crisis

Some providers of 3D software are adapting their products to allow more easy work-at-home activities.

Remembering James T. Goodrich, 3D Printing Neurosurgeon Pioneer

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers memorializes the passing of a leading medical professional.

The Lost Art of Naming a Part

When a part is developed, what should it be called? We have some ideas for naming parts you may not have considered.

Looking At The New Creality CR-5 Pro 3D Printer

Creality’s new CR-5 Pro 3D printer includes a number of features to increase print quality and reliability.

Building Comfort: Strategically Integrated Chocolate Chips

The strategic approach to a design is critical to its ultimate successful fabrication.

Memories Of KD

It’s possible to make a souped-up version of KD without any use of 3D printing technologies whatsoever.

Dipping Eggs!

A breakfast favorite, Dipping Eggs, is enhanced with a 3D printing twist.

Layer-By-Layer Lasagna

When it comes to real satisfaction of a well-made build, nothing layers it on quite like the perfect lasagna.

Hands On With The Perfect Meatball?

We test a scientifically designed meatball recipe, and it works very well indeed.

What Continuous Kinetic Mixing Means For High-Strength 3D Printing

Fortify recently introduced its new Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) module; now, the company’s CEO fills us in on its importance and on plans for the future.

Apple’s New LiDAR iPad Disappoints — Or Does It?

iFixit tore down a brand new iPad Pro to find out more about the mysterious LiDAR sensor. The result was quite surprising.

Toy Industry Supply Chain Disruption and 3D Printing Opportunities

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines the use of 3D printing to counter supply chain disruptions in the toy industry.

3D Systems Stock Gets an Unexpected Boost

3D Systems’ stock price took a bit of a rise this week, possibly due to investor observation of their broad COVID-19 efforts and their extensive healthcare focus.

Godwyn Morris: “I Taught Myself By Watching And Learning From Others”

Godwyn Morris is the Director of two programs in New York City, Dazzling Discoveries, a STEAM education center for grade school age children and Skill Mill NYC, a “maker space” facility for adults and teens.

3D Print Reseller To Launch Robotic Virtual Showroom

A large 3D print reseller has developed an unusual method of sales through a virtual showroom. We gave it a test.

Incredible Update On Photocentric COVID-19 Production

Photocentric has increased their 3D printed valve production rate by 10X using some interesting methods.

HP Launches 3DaaS Plus

HP has just introduced a new pay-per-use 3D printing subscription model.

New HQ For ZMorph

ZMorph has moved to a new headquarters, hinting at business success.

Design of the Week: Valved Snorkel

This week’s selection is the 3D printed Valved Snorkel by designer Robert Werner.

Formlabs Gets It Right With Their COVID-19 Response

Formlabs is setting a great example for other 3D print companies to follow when addressing the COVID-19 crisis.

It’s Time To Leverage Your 3D Printing Network

Many 3D printing companies have powerful networks and now is the time to unleash them to help in this crisis. We look at three who are doing so effectively.

Lower Cost Steel Mini Mills & Metal 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine steel mini mills and more economical metal 3D printing.

3D Printable Respirator Design Receives Certification

Czech researchers have produced a certified design for an N95-style respirator that can be quickly produced on several HP MJF 3D printers.

Some Advice To Makers Working On COVID-19 Projects

Many makers are anxious to do something with their 3D printing equipment to help solve the crisis, but there are some things to consider first.

FedEx & UPS Changes and 3D Printing Supply Chains

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers takes a look at logistics companies’ supply chains and lessons for 3D printing companies.

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Can Older, Simpler Versions Of This Ventilator Address The Shortage?

Some very good ideas for optimizing the emergency manufacturing of ventilators.

Aurora Labs Shuffles The Deck At The Top

Aurora Labs made some big changes at the top, and I think they are just what the company needs at this point.

3D Print Experts Volunteer Assistance To Educators

A noted 3D print expert is volunteering his time to provide online educational experiences.

Alternative Materials For 3D Systems 3D Printers?

A Chinese company is producing plug-compatible materials for certain 3D Systems 3D printers. But should you use these materials?

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Your 3D Printing?

We want to know how your 3D printing operations, business or personal, have been impacted.

Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Workstation [Review]

Lenovo has released a workstation that is quite appropriate for use as a CAD platform.

That Is A Large 3D Printer Enclosure!

Thermwood announced a very large-scale 3D printer for manufacturing that includes an enclosure.

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Mimaki’s New Large-Scale 3D Printer

When Mimaki thinks 3D printing, it’s thinking big.

3D Printing and Vases

Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing put to use in creating vases.

Challenging Blueprint’s Impartiality: I Said, “Prove It”

A discussion with 3D print consultancy Blueprint ended up with a very interesting chart of vendor recommendations to their clients.

Gilly Scott: “Never Give Up When You Come To A Dead End”

Gilly Scott has a day job as a system analyst and by night she is a polymer clay artist using 3D printers to manufacture her clay tools.

Why Do 3D Prints Warp?

Have you ever wondered why 3D prints warp? We made some diagrams to understand what is happening.

Hands On With Two More Fiberlogy Filaments

We examine two more filament materials from Fiberlogy, another PLA and a PET-G, and made some surprising discoveries.

Hands On With Two Fiberlogy Filaments

We tested two types of 3D printer filament from Fiberlogy and found some very interesting results.

Shapeways Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Shapeways has achieved ISO 9001 certification. What is ISO 9001 and how will it affect Shapeways?

Book of the Week: Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging

This week’s selection is “Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging” by Thomas Luhmann, Stuart Robson, Stephen Kyle and Jan Boehm.

Photocentric’s High-Volume Approach To Ventilator Valve Production

Photocentric has developed a way to produce 40,000 potentially usable ventilator valves per week at their facility.

How Is HP 3D Printing Responding To COVID-19?

As more 3D printing companies around the world mobilize their resources to help in pandemic, HP shares their plans of action for their digital manufacturing business.

The 3D Printing Industry Connects Digitally

With face-to-face events cancelled in the face of pandemic, the 3D printing community is still connecting with new virtual offerings.

An Interesting 3D Printed Lithophane Service

LithophaneMaker is a fascinating free service that allows you to generate all imaginable types of 3D printed lithophane models.

Design of the Week: Prusa Protective Face Shield

This week’s selection is the Prusa Protective Face Shield by Prusa Research.

Manufacturing Help Needed In California

A healthcare center in California is requesting manufacturing assistance.

Apple Shocks With LiDAR-Equipped iPad

Apple has surprisingly introduced a new iPad that includes a LiDAR depth sensor, potentially allowing the introdution of new, inexpensive mobile 3D scanning systems.

3D Print Companies Contribute To The Crisis In Unique Ways

Several 3D print companies have stepped up with initiatives to help aid the COVID-19 crisis, and Ultimaker has developed a unique service to do so.

Fortify Fortifies Additives For Additive Manufacturing

Fortify has introduced its Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) system for enhanced photopolymer functionality.

Reprioritizing 3D Printing Marketing Budgets: 10 Alternatives

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examines 10 options for replanning 3D printing marketing budgets in the face of disruption.

Concerns Over DIY Designed COVID-19 Equipment

With everyone in the 3D print community rushing to help in the crisis, there are some concerns we might be doing the wrong things. We made a list.

What’s New in 3D Bioprinting?

Scientific research into using 3D bioprinting to re-create and regenerate human limbs and organs from patient-specific DNA is progressing slowly but surely.

JuggerBot 3D And Royal DSM To Develop Pellet 3D Printers

Royal DSM has partnered with another 3D printer manufacturer, JuggerBot 3D, to develop pellet 3D printers.

Wohlers Report 2020 Details A Maturing Additive Manufacturing Industry

Among the many resources in 3D printing, the Wohlers Report remains the authoritative report for well-researched and trustworthy data.

3D Systems Food 3D Printing Technology Continues

3D Systems seems to be still working to develop a food 3D printing solution, this time with an interesting partner.

Fusion 360 Now Offers 3D Print Slicing, But Will You Use It?

Autodesk surprised everyone by suddenly adding a way to slice 3D print jobs directly within their popular Fusion 360. But is it something you will use?

eMachineShop Adds Free, Online 3D File Viewing & Sharing

eMachineShop Adds Free 3D File Viewing & Sharing to their online service. Is this for you?

Canada To Declare Plastics As “Toxic Substance”: Implications On 3D Printing

Canada is set to declare plastics as a “toxic substance”. What effect could this have on 3D printing?

3D Printing Against Coronavirus: Who And How To Help

The 3D printing community continues to unite in efforts to help in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Is Your 3D Printer Killing You Slowly?

I’ve become aware of a potential issue that some readers may not know about: PFTE toxicity.

Nokia in the News & 3D Printing

Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers takes a look at Nokia’s business and potential in 3D printing.

Gesa Pickbrenner: “I Can Let My Creativity Go Crazy”

Gesa Pickbrenner is an award-winning goldsmith and digital 3D artist based in Germany producing custom works, often using 3D printing technology.

Comment of the Week: 3D Printing vs Global Production

A reader speculates on how the coronavirus crisis may provide an opportunity for additive manufacturing, and we have some additional thoughts on new opportunities.