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Additive Advantage: The Role of 3D Printing in U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how six industrial leaders are using 3D printing to build smarter, greener, and more automated U.S. manufacturing facilities.

The Rise of Humanoid Robots: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Automation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing, AI, and automation are driving the rise of humanoid robots, with major players like Apptronik, Tesla, and Google leading the charge.

nTop Takes a Major Step Toward AI-Powered Design with CloudFluid Acquisition

nTop is making a significant acquisition.

Oshkosh Corporation Wins Big at CES 2025—And 3D Printing Is Key to Its Success

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unearth how Oshkosh Corporation’s award-winning HARR-E™ and advanced 3D printing initiatives are revolutionizing the specialty vehicle industry while unlocking R&D tax credit opportunities.

AI Takes on Sketching and Drawings in Autodesk Fusion

Sketch AutoConstrain and Automated Drawings show that AI doesn’t have to be perfect to save time for CAD designers.

From AI Chips to Humanoid Systems: How NVIDIA Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Robotics

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe investigate how NVIDIA’s pivot to generative physical AI, innovative platforms like Jetson Thor, and advances in 3D printing are revolutionizing the robotics industry.

Labor Shortages and Tech Solutions: U.S. Manufacturing’s Resilient Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how U.S. manufacturers like Jones Plastic & Engineering combat labor shortages by leveraging 3D printing, automation, and strategic innovation.

Honeywell at a Crossroads: Splits, 3D Printing, and a US$5 Billion Shakeup

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe Honeywell’s journey through aerospace breakthroughs and automation innovation sets the stage for Elliott’s $5 billion-driven restructuring proposal.

Roboze Unveils SlizeR: Faster, Smarter 3D Print Slicing Software

Roboze announced a new slicing software tool, “SlizeR”.

Siemens’ Bold Move to Acquire Altair

In this analysis, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack Siemens’ move to acquire Altair and what it means for the future of 3D printing and industrial automation.

Striking a Balance: Global Port Automation and the Future of Dock Workers

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into how automation and 3D printing are redefining global port operations and what this means for the workforce.

The Challenges of Standardizing 3D Printer Spools: Will It Ever Happen?

Spools should really be standardized across 3D printing, but that’s never going to happen.

Transforming Industry: Siemens’ Integration of 3D Printing and Automation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into Siemens’ groundbreaking announcement from Charlotte, showcasing the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in industrial automation.

Engineering the Future: How Stabilus and De-Sta-Co are Revolutionizing Motion Control

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into how Stabilus’s acquisition of De-Sta-Co and the integration of 3D printing technologies are set to revolutionize the engineering and motion control sectors.

Honeywell’s US$5B Bet on Carrier: Shaking Up the Security and Automation Game

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Honeywell’s $5 billion acquisition of Carrier’s security division and the embrace of 3D printing technology are reshaping the industrial landscape.

AM-Flow Tackles Post-Processing Challenges with Advanced Automation Features

AM-Flow is quietly building up an impressive portfolio of automation functions for additive manufacturing.

Stratasys Partners with Morris: A New Era for Additive Manufacturing in the US

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Robert E. Morris’ groundbreaking agreement with Stratasys to integrate additive manufacturing solutions into machine shops and manufacturing facilities.

Understanding Bed Leveling in FFF 3D Printers

How, exactly, does “bed leveling” work on a FFF 3D printer?

JobOx to Automate 3D Printing on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini

A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.

Carbon’s AO Stack Triples the Output for M2 and M3 Printers

Carbon announced a new component to their AO Suite: AO Stack.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 2

Our review of the Creality K1C 3D Printer continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Creality K1C 3D Printer, Part 1

We were very privileged to be able to give the Creality K1C 3D Printer a thorough test. It’s quite an impressive Creality K1C 3D Printer that has many capabilities.

AI at Autodesk, an Interview with Mike Haley, Part 3

Autodesk implemented AI in 2016 with Design Graph. Nobody noticed.

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.

3DQue’s Auto-Eject Feature Now Available for Bambu Lab Equipment

3DQue announced they’ve released an auto-ejection capability for Bambu Lab equipment.

Lean Robotics: Paving the Way for More Efficient Robot Deployment in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on lean robotics, where 3D printing can take a lead role.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 4

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 3

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 2

Our review of the Bambu Lab mini A1 continues with assembly and setup.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 mini, Part 1

With great anticipation, we have been able to test our first machine from Bambu Lab, their new mini A1.

E3D and Bambu Lab Collaboration Elevates 3D Printer Performance with New Upgrade Kit

The Bambu Lab ecosystem is expanding with other suppliers.

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.

Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System

At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.

Big Implications from Bambu Lab’s A1 Mini

I’ve been thinking about Bambu Lab’s latest 3D printer announcement, and there are several important implications.

The A1 Mini: Bambu Lab’s Affordable 3D Printer with Premium Features

Bambu Lab announced an entirely new desktop 3D printer, the A1 mini, and an associated multi-material system.

Sensors and AI: The Next Frontier in Enhancing 3D Printing Technology

I’ve thinking a lot lately about sensors on 3D printers.

Automate Your Prusa: Meet JobOx – The Mini-Factory for 3D Printing

Want to transform your Prusa 3D printer into a mini-factory? Enter “JobOx”.

From Cobots to Humanoids: The Evolution of Robots in Warehouses

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the increase and integration of humanoid robots in manufacturing and warehouses.

The Future of Grocery Shopping: Hands-Free, Human-Free Checkout Experience

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss supermarkets embracing automation technologies, such as contactless pickup.

Introducing Integrated Order Management: 3DQue’s AutoFarm3D 3.7 Available

3DQue’s latest release of their AutoFarm3D system takes operations to a new level.

The Role of 3D Printing in Tackling Labor Shortages in the Defense Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increased use of 3D printing in defense applications.

Streamline Your Post-Processing Workflow with AM Solutions’ Automated S2 Technology

If you think cleaning and smoothing 3D prints is easy, think again, and take a look at AM Solutions’ technology.

Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem

We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.

AM-Flow Demonstrates Game-Changing Bagging System for 3D Print Factories

AM-Flow showcased an intriguing bagging system for 3D printed parts.

Enhancing Manufacturing Automation: AMFG Partners with RapidMade

AMFG recently announced a significant partnership with RapidMade.

Combining Robots and 3D Printing to Fuel Growing Restaurant Automation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review recent examples of restaurants leveraging 3D printing robotics to provide automation.

Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing

Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.

AM-Flow Makes 3D Printing at Scale Simpler with Automation

3D printing at scale just might get a lot simpler with AM-Flow’s automation solution.

The Need For Standardized 3D Print Bins

I had an idea after roving around Formnext 2022, and it has to do with post processing.

Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell

At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they don’t even sell.

Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?

We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.

3DQue Offers Automated 3D Printing on Many 3D Printer Models

3DQue announced a new service, AutoPrint3D, which provides the software necessary to drive continuous 3D printing.

AMT Looking To Develop Smart Metal AM Post Processing Capability

AMT is secretly working on metal post processing equipment.

Automation Is Making Onshoring Cool Again

Technical advances and the decreasing cost of automation are offsetting the advantages of offshoring.

3D Print Automation: Much More To Come

The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.

Planning Your Automation Project

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how their clients have tackled manufacturing automation.

SmartZavod Tackles Fully Automated Multimaterial Manufacturing

A German-Ukrainian startup has developed a new system for not only 3D printing, but multifunction manufacturing.

3DQue’s Manufacturing Ambitions Coming True

I spoke with 3DQue representatives to find out the latest on their unusual 3D printing technology.

3DQue Adds Automation Capability For More 3D Printers

3DQue announced the availability of their 3D printer automation system for several new 3D printer models.

3DQue Developing Inexpensive Metal 3D Printing Solution

3DQue announced the results of an internal study exploring ways to inexpensively 3D print metal objects.

Wemake Answers Questions About Their Belt 3D Printer Kit

Wemake answered our questions regarding their prototype belt ejection system for desktop 3D printers.

Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000

Digital Metal announced an accessory for their popular DM P2500 high-resolution metal 3D printer.

Will Robots Revolutionize BIM Workflow?

Robots can pick up on BIM precision and you don’t have to worry about their safety.

3YOURMIND Raises US$12.4M

3YOURMIND announced they’ve received a massive investment of US$12.4M.

Bastian Solutions And 3D Printing For Automation

Charles R. Goulding considers advances in automation and where 3D printing fits into this new workflow.

Roboze Announces Roboze Automate

Roboze announced a new system designed to ensure production quality.

Functgraph: Adding Automation And Sandwiches To Any 3D Printer

A method of adding pick-and-place automation to a 3D printer has been developed.

Inside The Radical Mosaic Manufacturing Array System

In discussions with Mosaic Manufacturing I learned more about their revolutionary “Array” 3D printing factory.

Is Robotic 3D Printer Automation The Future?

A major barrier to 3D printing adoption has long been automation, but what is the best way to achieve it?

AMT Now Offers Financing

AMT announced the availability of financing services.

Triditive Fueled Up For Automated Additive Manufacturing

Triditive Additive Manufacturing has closed a major investment round.

Purdue Investigating Methods To Enhance Construction 3D Printing?

A news release from Purdue University indicates the institution has been quietly developing new methods of automated construction.

MIT’s LaserFactory: One Step To Produce Functional Objects

MIT has developed a device that can literally produce a fully functional object in one step, with no human intervention.

Emerson Electric And Self-Automation

Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman consider Emerson Electric’s Industry 4.0 strategies in staying successful during difficult times.

Oqton Raises US$40M

Oqton announced it has raised a massive US$40M from investors.

A 3D Printer Auto-Off Switcher

I had a quick chat with Yukun Wu, inventor of an interesting accessory for 3D printers.

3DPrinterOS’ New Platform: 3D Control Systems

A relatively quiet announcement from the folks at 3DPrinterOS reveals some very big changes for the company.

Additive Industries Lands An Important Partnership

Additive Industries announced a partnership with Makino, and this should enable the company to provide significant additional functionality.

Autodrop3d Offers Automated 3D Printing Solutions

I’m looking at Autodrop3d, a company that seems to offer automation solutions for 3D printing.

HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing

Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.

$4M Raise To Accelerate AM-Flow’s Automated Additive Manufacturing Flows

Dutch industrial automation company AM-Flow closed a $4 million Series A round that poises them to accelerate AI-based solutions for 3D printing production lines.

Hitting It Off: The Increasing Need For Effective Integration Within Additive Manufacturing

In an additive manufacturing ecosystem that is both constantly evolving yet still fragmented, Lee-Bath Nelson, Co-Founder and VP Business at LEO Lane, looks at why the need for companies to play well together is critical to realizing strategic objectives.