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MIT Analyzes AI’s Potential in Manufacturing Innovation
MIT has released a very interesting paper analyzing the potential of using AI to generate part designs for industry.
Introducing CADScribe: A Text-to-3D Tool for Quick 3D Parts Modeling
Iām looking at a new free online tool called āCADScribeā, which can seemingly generate 3D models.
QuantumPrint: The AI-Powered 3D Printer That Says “No”
AI Robotics unveiled the QuantumPrint: a 3D printer that leverages advanced AI to automate nearly every aspect of the 3D printing workflow.
NVIDIA Advances 3D Model Generation with Fast, Detailed LATTE3D AI System
NVIDIA announced a new 3D generative AI system, LATTE3D.
Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi sit down with Arjun Chandar, founder and CEO of IndustrialML, to discuss his ventures in technology and research.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
ICON Introduces Multi-Story Phoenix 3D Printer and Innovation Construction Software
ICON announced a series of new products, including a multi-story construction 3D printer.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
AMAIZE AI Co-Pilot for AM to be Integrated into EOS Printers
The software from 1000 Kelvin promises to increase productivity and accelerate engineering speed.
Sora: How OpenAI’s Latest Innovation Could Transform 3D Design and Printing
OpenAI announced something quite startling last week, and it has significant long-term implications for 3D printing and design.
Beyond CAD: ChatGPT’s Experiment Paves the Way for AI-Designed 3D Parts
Can you design any 3D printable part using ChatGPT? Thatās the claim of a new experiment.
Deep Learning Paves the Way for On-Demand Metamaterial Designs in 3D Printing
Researchers have developed a powerful method to use AI to generate metamaterial designs that could be 3D printed.
Materials Processing Institute Embarks on AI Initiative to Transform AM in the UK
Working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and AMFG to develop SMART-APP tool for predictive material reuse.
Will AI Finally Put the Aid in Computer-Aided Design?
Moribund software about to get an innovation boost from the AI tsunami.
Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership
1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.
Jellypipe Unveils AI Assistant for 3D Printing: Optimizing Material Selection and Pricing with GPT-4
We caught up with Jellypipe, and learned they are doing some interesting things with AI.
AI Build’s Natural Language Processing in 3D Printing Software
We had a chat with AI Build, and learned the latest from the additive manufacturing software company.
Quantica and Additive Appearance Launch MultiSlice for Complex 3D Printing Projects
Quantica has introduced a new software tool for their powerful NovoJet 3D printers.
New 3D Printing Materials and Faster Speeds Unlocked with In-Process Monitoring
Engineers from MIT and ETH Zurich use computer vision to help adjust material deposition rates in real time.
NinjaTek Stirs Speculation with Secretive New 3D Printer
NinjaTek is up to something, but weāre not allowed to tell you about it.
AI-Powered 3D Model Generation Introduced by Stability AI
Stability AI has introduced a new method of generating 3D models using AI.
Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation
A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced theyāve received a significant investment, and thereās an interesting twist to the story.
It’s Official, AI Simulation is Here! What Does it Promise?
First impressions of SimScaleās AI-based physics prediction technology.
Innovative Technologies Reshaping the Construction Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative shift in the construction industry towards integrating advanced technologies like 3D printing and automation.
ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings
Iām reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot
This weekās selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.
Harnessing AI for Industrial Insights: Nano Dimension’s New Patent
Nano Dimension announced theyāve filed a very interesting patent using AI technology.
AI Startup Exposed: The Use of Humans in 3D Model Generation
A report on 404 Media reveals an AI startup was secretly using humans to generate 3D models.
Sensors and AI: The Next Frontier in Enhancing 3D Printing Technology
Iāve thinking a lot lately about sensors on 3D printers.
AI-Driven 3D Printing: Unveiling the Future of Unusual and Practical Parts
We could see an increase of very unusual yet practical 3D printed parts in the near future due to AI technology.
Introducing CSM: AI-Powered 2D Images to 3D Models
Thereās a new and powerful AI-based 3D model generator, CSM.
Hands on with Imagine 3D
Today weāre taking a look at Luma AIās Imagine 3D, a text-to-3D service.
Book of the Week: Business and Emerging Technologies
This weekās selection is āBusiness and Emerging Technologiesā by George Baffour.
What Can AI Really Do for 3D Printing?
An in-depth look at how ChatGPT and other LLMs are impacting the additive manufacturing landscape.
3D Printing in the Years Ahead: A Glimpse into the AI-Powered Future of Desktop Printers
Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week letās go further ahead.
Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties
A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.
Smarter Factories: Why Manufacturers are Betting Big on AI
From predictive maintenance to better quality control, AI is changing howāand whereāthings are made.
Will Artificial Intelligence Crowd Out 3D Printing Innovation?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether 3D print technology investment and innovation could be affected by interest in AI tech.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
The Future of 3D Design: Exploring an AI-Driven Workflow for Physical Product Creation
A Reddit contributor described an astonishing 3D print workflow that just might become a normal approach in the future.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call ā3DGPTā, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
AON3D: Revolutionizing High-Temperature 3D Printing with Advanced Software Techniques
AON3D seems to be heading in a different direction than most high-temperature 3D printer manufacturers.
Onshape to Have Generative Design for Assemblies
Spotlight finds generative design at PTCās LiveWorx.
Cisco’s Voyage: AI and 3D Printing Propel High-Tech Success
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict increased use of AI and 3D printing by Cisco.
Book of the Week: The Future of Leadership in the Age of AI
This weekās selection is āThe Future of Leadership in the Age of AIā by Marin Ivezic and Luka Ivezic.
MakerVerse: Another Big Player in Manufacturing Network Space
Berlin-based company MakerVerse is making waves in the manufacturing network space.
A-Lab: Accelerating Material Discovery for the Future of 3D Printing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to impact various aspects of society, and a new development in additive manufacturingāmaterial designāis no exception.
Xometry and Forbes Survey Sheds Light on Manufacturing Trends and AI Integration
Xometry recently released the results of a survey conducted in collaboration with Forbes to gain insights into current manufacturing trends.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called āSmart Fusionā.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
Book of the Week: Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI
This weekās selection is āFutureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AIā by Kevin Roose.
Automating 3D Printing with AI Vision: PrintPal’s PrintWatch System
Thereās another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPalās PrintWatch.
OpenAI vs. Google: The Battle for AI Supremacy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at recent developments in AI.
Major Problems Ahead for 3D Model Repositories?
There could be a huge problem for 3D model repositories like Printables, Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory and others in the very near future.
Sketchfab Updates Terms of Use to Protect 3D Models from AI Training
Sketchfab has issued a rather interesting and futuristic update to their Terms of Use.
What is the Mystery Project from Markforged’s Founders?
There could be something very interesting brewing from the folks behind Markforged.
Western vs. Asian 3D Printers: When AI Changes the Equation
AI will shake up the 3D printing industry in more ways than you might realize.
NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts
NVIDIA Researchers have developed an improved technique for automatically generating 3D models from text input.
Your Personal AI Design Assistant is Coming
Start warming up your vocal cordsānatural language processing may soon change how engineers interact with design software.
Introducing AiSync: Ai Build’s Text-to-Slice Interface for Additive Manufacturing
Ai Build has introduced something quite amazing: AiSync.
Generating 3D Models from Simple Text Prompts: OpenAI’s Point-E System
Things are moving very quickly in the text to 3D model AI space.
Book of the Week: Dancing With Robots
This weekās selection is āDancing With Robots: The 29 Strategies for Success In the Age of AI and Automationā by Bill Bishop.
Text to 3D: The Massive Implications of Luma AI’s Imagine 3D Technology
This week Luma AI announced a new 3D model generation technology, that while crude today, will ultimately dominate in the future.
The Biggest Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Automatic 3D Models from Luma AI
This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.
AI Tools Will Change 3D Printing in a Way You Don’t Expect
After looking at several AI tools recently, Iāve realized there is another fundamentally important way AI will affect the 3D printing world.
A Look at Rivelin’s Impressive Metal Post Processor
Rivelin Robotics showed their amazing metal 3D print post processing station to us last week.
Hyperganic’s New Simulation Tech
Hyperganic announced a new and very speedy 3D simulation technology.
Hands on with the Luma NeRF 3D Scanner App
Iāve been testing the Luma 3D scanning app, which uses the new NeRF method, and itās amazing.
Watch Out, NeRF is Coming to a 3D Scanner Near You
Thereās an entirely new way to 3D scan objects, and itās going to change everything.
There’s a Growing Focus on Post Processing
Post processing was for a long time the forgotten step in 3D printing. Now, thatās changing.
DreamFusion: AI-Generated 3D Models Reaches Research Stage
A new paper describes how AI tools can be used to generate printable 3D models with only a text prompt.
Book of the Week: Create Stunning AI Art
This weekās selection is āCreate Stunning AI Artā by Antonis Tsagaris and Andreas Pampoukkas.
Book of the Week: The AI Cookbook
This weekās selection is āThe AI Cookbook: A taste of the futureā by Paolo Rosson.
Hyperganic, EOS and Strata To 3D Print 10X Efficiency AC
A new partnership demonstrates the way forward for 3D printing technology.
Beyond Generative Design: Where 3D Modeling May Go
I caught a glimpse of a potential future for 3D modeling tools, and itās breathtaking.
Book of the Week: Building Smart Robots Using ROS
This weekās selection is āBuilding Smart Robots Using ROS: Design, Build, Simulate, Prototype and Control Smart Robots Using ROS, Machine Learning and React Native Platformā by Robin Tommy.
The Spaghetti Detective Becomes Obico
Readers may recall The Spaghetti Detective. Now it has been rebranded and expanded.
Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process
A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.
Creality’s CR-10 Smart-Pro 3D Printer
Crealityās latest entry in their popular CR series is the CR-10 Smart-Pro.
Anker Launches Desktop 3D Printer, But We Have Questions
Anker launched their first 3D printer, the M5, on Kickstarter.
What Is Helio Additive All About?Ā
Weāve learned a lot more about Helio Additive, a new startup company.
Test Your 3D Print Skills With 3DPrintle
3DQue has released a fascinating online game they call ā3DPrintleā.
3DQue’s Manufacturing Ambitions Coming True
I spoke with 3DQue representatives to find out the latest on their unusual 3D printing technology.
Why 3D Printing Needs To Meet Machine Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing countless industries, and its machine learning capabilities are capable of transforming additive manufacturing as well.
Bowyer Developing AI “Slicer” For Electric 3D Printer
Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it’s a fascinating approach to software design.
Fine Tuning Additive Manufacturing With AI
What will a meltpool look like? Thatās what researchers can now predict with some accuracy.
Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent
Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.
Nano Dimension Acquires DeepCube for Machine Learning Integration in 3D Printers
The pair will be using DeepCubeās AI, ML and DL framework to optimize additive manufacturing processes.
Twikit Lights Up Mass Customized 3D Printed Lattice Tools
Twikit launched a new automated lattice tool they call āLaddyā.
The Massive Massivit 5000 3D Printer
Massivit announced a new and very large 3D printer, the Massivit 5000.
Nano Dimension Acquires AI Company
Nano Dimension has signed an agreement to acquire DeepCube.
Senvol Gets A Funding Boost
Senvol announced new investment coming from the US military.
Book of the Week: Artificial Intelligence Revolution
This weekās selection is āArtificial Intelligence Revolution: how AI Will Change Our Society, Economy and Cultureā by Robin Li.