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Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications
It appears the major area for metal 3D printing applications could become military. For a long while the major (and most profitable) areas were aerospace, healthcare and dental. The latter two were driven by the need for customization: you can’t mass manufacture identical dental aligners, for example. They need to match the patient. Aerospace was… Continue reading Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications
Why Drones Are Emerging as a Key Application for 3D Printing Technology
What’s up with 3D-printed drone applications?
New Industry Trend: 3D Printer Firms Begin Vetting Customers for Strategic Fit
I learned there is a new practice emerging among large 3D printer manufacturers: customer screening.
Valcun’s Open Day Signifies The Company’s Journey to Success
Valcun recently had a notable customer event, but it’s only the beginning for the young company.
Scanning Success: The Innovations Driving 3D Technology Forward
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how 3D scanning technology is revolutionizing industries from healthcare to entertainment, offering precise digital replicas that enhance efficiency and innovation.
Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge
There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.
Quantica Explores Diverse Applications for NovoJet High-Viscosity Printhead
I had a look Quantica’s innovative high-pressure NovoJet system.
A New Way to Identify Potential 3D Print Applications?
A novel application of 3D printing could help identify additional ways to use the technology.
Axtra3D Focuses on Practical Applications with Its HPS 3D Printing Process
I had a chat with Axtra3D and learned the company has taken a step forward.
Quantica’s NovoJet to Unlock New 3D Printing Applications with ALTANA
Quantica made a strategic announcement about future 3D printing materials.
Exploring HP’s Strategic Focus on 3D Printing Applications
HP is focusing their 3D print efforts on applications.
Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles
As usual, my recent conversation with Xact Metal revealed some interesting insights into the metal 3D printing industry.
Unlocking the Potential of 3D Printing with HP’s Applications Approach
HP has been quite busy developing applications for their 3D print technology, a different strategy than most manufacturers.
Modix’s Intriguing Strategy: Connecting with 3D Printer Buyers Through Customization
Modix has developed an intriguing strategy to connect with 3D printer buyers.
2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.
Stratasys, These 3D Prints Are Too Realistic!
Sometimes technology is going just too far.
Women of R&D Tax Savers: Insights into 3D Printing
The women of R&D Tax Savers discuss their observations and insights into 3D printing.
Do You Know These 3D Printed Lattice Applications?
A new research paper investigates the rather long list of applications for 3D printed lattices.
Soap, Coronavirus and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the notion of 3D printing soap.
Seeing Eye-To-Eye With Fitz Frames And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi eye the 3D printing that brings Fitz Frames to fruition.
The Return Of The Food Equipment Business And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort consider how 3D printing can help the food business bounce back post-pandemic.
Seven Real Applications For Full-Color 3D Printing
What do you really use full-color 3D printing for? I have some ideas.
Optimizing Air Duct Efficiency With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger take a look at an optimized design made possible via 3D printing.
Impactful 3D Printing Innovation To Be Awarded
Startups employing to develop impactful applications are eligible for a major new award backed by big names and big prizes.
Cannabis And 3D Printing: R&D On The Ascent
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the place of 3D printing in the growing cannabis industry.
A New Initiative Could Drive 3D Printing Applications
The new nFRONTIER Innovation Studio could open the door for many new projects using 3D printing
When MakerBot Is Not The MakerBot You Knew
I’m reading one of MakerBot’s recent case studies, and had a thought about how the company has changed.
Ice Cold: A New Day For Thermal Desalination And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. dives into 3D printing used for thermal desalination applications.
3D Printing Pumps
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at the use of 3D printing for pump prototyping, manufacture, and replacement inventory.
Mariya Gelman: “What Will Drive The Success Of 3D Printing Is Breakthrough Applications”
Mariya Gelman is a Research and Development Manager in HP’s 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Business.
3D Printed Pumping Iron
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman pump up the use of 3D printing to take a look at gym equipment.
The Global Elevator Industry Restructuring And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding elevates the 3D printing conversation in the elevator industry.
$9.5 Billion For National Parks And 3D Printing For Camping And Hiking
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at 3D printing for the great outdoors.
When Complex Internal Structures Are Cricket Tubes
3D printing is well known for creating complex designs with intricate internal structures; sometimes those structures serve as tubes for crickets.
When 3D Printing Makes Sense For Serial Production
Many companies requiring thousands of components use 3D printing to perfect their design before moving to injection molding for production, but sometimes it makes sense to stick with additive manufacturing.
The Iconic Vespa Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Gouding and Andressa Bonafe check out Vespa scooting into 3D printing.
Reimagining The Supply Chain With Large-Format 3D Printing
As the global supply chain is focusing on transitioning for better agility, large-format 3D printing from BigRep offers a few interesting ways to integrate advanced manufacturing throughout operations.
RVs Take To The Road – And Take To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing opportunities in the RV industry.
Making The Old New Again With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing can rebuild appliances and other household items in need of repair.
3D Printed And 5G Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) Antennas
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 5G networks can benefit from 3D printed MIMO antennas.
Embroidery and 3D Printing: Mending Ways
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi stitch up a look at 3D printing and embroidery.
Identifying Alternative Metal 3D Printing Customers
Charles R. Goulding examines metal 3D printing applications outside of automotive and aerospace.
Cooking Up A New Recipe For The Reconditioned Restaurant Food Equipment Business With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine 3D printing applications in reconditioned restaurant equipment.
Is the HVAC Industry Finally Ready for 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ponder 3D printing possibilities for the HVAC industry.
5 Industries That Benefit From Ceramics 3D Printing
What makes ceramics such a valuable 3D printing material? Here’s how it’s benefiting five essential industries.
Progress With Desktop Metal’s Newest 3D Printing Systems
In the last few months, Desktop Metal has introduced its Shop System and Fiber setup; we caught up to discuss progress and updates.
3D Printing Disappearing Into Specialized Firms
The use of “3D Printing” is beginning to fade, at least with respect to application-focused 3D print services. As for the rest, we’ll find out what happens.
XJET Found A Niche In Ceramic Applications
XJET has found their way into a very interesting and profitable application niche for their powerful ceramic 3D printing technology.
CEO Blake Teipel Explains Essentium’s Strategy
We chatted with ESSENTIUM’s CEO, Blake Teipel to find out more about their strategy and the latest developments.
Manufacturing Aids As Leading 3D Printing Application
Charles Goulding and Dylan Comerford of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in creating all-important manufacturing aids.
Dental 3D Printing Gets A Boost: Structo Closes Investment
Dental 3D printing company Structo has closed a funding round that includes government-linked investment.
Trends In 3D Printing Today: Application-Specific Solutions, Training
Two of the biggest conversations in 3D printing today have a lot in common.
Disruption in Huawei Supply Chain Creates New 3D Printing Supplier Opportunities
Cameron Torti and Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers examine 3D printing opportunities in 5G telecommunications.
Maturing Conversations In Desktop 3D Printing: Materials And Applications
A conversation with MatterHackers points to a maturing digital fabrication environment.
Nano Dimension Increases Application Footprint
Space, defense, smart homes: Nano Dimension is expanding the reach of 3D printed electronics.
The Lighting Industry, LRC, and the 3D Printing Industry Get Proactive
Charles Goulding and Rafaella July of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in the lighting industry.
The Coming Increase in Specialized 3D Print Firms
Recently we’ve seen several new companies emerge whose purpose it is to leverage 3D printing technology.
Whirlwind Growth in 3D Printing Replacement Home Appliance Parts
Digital inventory and on-demand manufacturing are changing the shape of the supply chain.
Personalized Eyewear Celebrates Diversity of Faces
Another eyewear brand is launching built on the personalization capabilities of 3D technologies.
Sculpteo’s 3D Printed Bike Project is an Inspiring Manufacturing Feat
The 3D printing revolution is well underway.
Elevating to New Heights with 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in the elevator industry.
Carbon PA and the Strength of a Soft Touch
Roboze has been focused on strength in offerings, and its latest move highlights the strength of a soft touch.
Application-Specific 3D Printing ‘Takes the Work Out of Workflow’: Interview with Structo
Structo focuses on taking the work out of the workflow, company Co-Founder and CEO Huub Van Esbroeck tells us.
Atum3D’s Interesting New Partner
Atum3D made a very interesting move.
EOS Supports an Innovative Heat Exchanger
A heat exchanger design has attracted the attention of EOS.
You Know What We Need? A Universal Knob Generator!
Long ago, we all heard promise of using a personal 3D printer to fix stuff around home. But how real did it turn out?
RetroFab: 3D Printed Parasitic Interfaces For Ancient Appliances
A bizarre project from Autodesk Labs investigates whether one can generate new physical interfaces for old appliances: They Can!
Chemically Active 3D Prints To Make Amazing Things Happen
Some interesting research in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials shows how a 3D printed object could be functional in a chemical manner.