Carbon introduced automated print preparation for dental models and new validated post-processing options with Form Wash.
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Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
New AM Materials Round Up, November 2, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past couple of weeks.
Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon
The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.
iCLIP: Resin 3D Printing 10X Faster
Researchers have developed “iCLIP”, a new 3D print process that is 5-10X faster than current resin 3D printing processes.
Question of the Week: Silicone 3D Printing?
This week’s question begins with silicone 3D printing, but then moves to other options.
Adidas and Carbon Create 3D Printed “Supershoe”
The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.
Carbon Acquires Advanced Generative Software System
Carbon announced today their first corporate acquisition, and it’s a big deal.
Run Faster and Save the Planet with 3D-Printed Shoes
Carbon’s new EPU 44 material uses a lattice to translate vertical force into horizontal motion in sustainability-focused Adidas 4DFWD footwear.
New AM Materials Round Up, June 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Additive Industry Responds to Biden’s AM Forward Initiative
The program aims to revitalize U.S. manufacturing by driving the wider adoption of 3D printing.
Highly Effective 3D Printed Delivery System for Vaccines Developed
Researchers have developed a novel and highly effective 3D printable system for delivering vaccines to individuals.
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.
Another 3D Printed Consumer Product: Osprey Packs
Carbon’s DLS 3D printing technology has made its way into another front-line consumer product.
OECHSLER is 3D Printing The Way Manufacturers Should
There are many companies now using additive manufacturing approaches, but OECHSLER seems to be doing so successfully by leveraging all the benefits.
Looking At Carbon’s Design Engine Pricing
Carbon has now officially released their Design Engine software.
Carbon’s New M3 3D Printers
Carbon announced a two new DLS 3D printers, the M3 and M3 Max.
Ellen Kullman Puts 3D Printing Front and Center
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Carbon approaches current crises.
What’s Behind Azul 3D’s LAKE 3D Printer?
Azul 3D is one of the latest 3D print companies to appear on the scene, and we spoke to the company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Tuan Tranpham, to find out more.
Why Carbon Unleashed Their Lattice Tools On The 3D World
I spoke with Phil DeSimone to find our more about Carbon’s recent decision to make their sophisticated lattice generation tool available to everyone.
Carbon To Release Design Engine For Everyone
Carbon announced a major move in the software market: they will provide licenses to use their powerful Design Engine tool for anyone, even if they are not a Carbon customer.
Rawlings Knocks It Out of the Park with New 3D-Printed Baseball Glove
Incorporating lattices has not only enhanced the quality of Rawlings’ baseball gloves, but stands to improve players’ performance.
3YOURMIND’s Carbon Arrangement
I spoke with 3YOURMIND CEO Alexsander Ciszek to learn more about their interesting arrangement with Carbon.
Carbon and Adidas Could Be Making The Most Produced 3D Printed Product
Adidas and Carbon announced a new collaboration to produce an updated 4DFWD shoe.
Alternative Forms For Sustainability In 3D Printing
With the increasing emphasis on sustainability in industry, 3D printing may have to look towards unusual solutions.
Carbon x Rawlings Play Ball
The next generation of pro baseball glove brings 3D printed lattices to the ballpark.
rpm To Develop Advanced Lattice Generation For 3D Printing
rpm announced a new research project in which they are to develop advanced lattice structures for additive manufacturing applications.
Adidas Releases the 4DFWD Using Carbon AM Technology
Adidas announced a new partially 3D printed shoe, the 4DFWD.
Carbon Design Engine Set To Change The Lattice Generation Game
Carbon has introduced a new automated lattice design tool poised to send shockwaves throughout production-focused 3D printing.
Transportation Moving Away From Carbon With 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines how 3D printing fits into critical plans to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
Carbon x Henkel Partnership A Clear 3D Printing Materials Win
Two big names in 3D printing have announced an expanded relationship that’s paving the way for new engineering materials.
Is Subscription-Based 3D Printing For You?
There are several ways to obtain 3D printing technology, and one of them is by subscription. But is it for you?
Lisa Lehman: “Think About Every Object You Touch And How We Could Make It Better”
Lisa Lehman has a passion for manufacturing.
3D Printing Hits The Ice With NHL-Certified Helmet Liners
Carbon and CCM Hockey are getting their heads in the game with customized 3D printed helmet liners for the NHL.
Adidas Releases New ULTRA4D Shoe With Advanced 3D Printed Midsole
Adidas, one of the leading shoe companies in the world, released the new ULTRA4D shoe, which sports a 3D printed midsole.
Ellen Kullman: “Diversity Of Talents, Backgrounds, And Identities Of All Our Employees Strengthens Our Ability To Innovate”
Ellen J. Kullman is the President and CEO of Carbon.
IPOs, Timing, and 3D Printing
Charlie Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential for major IPOs in the 3D printing industry.
New 3D Printing Process: Droplet-Based Multiphase Emulsion
Researchers as UC Davis have developed an unusual new form of 3D printing that uses Droplet-Based Multiphase Emulsion.
New Mainstream Media Documentary Suggests 3D Printing Is For Manufacturing
There’s an interesting mainstream media video exploring the current state of 3D printing that poses some interesting opportunities.
3D Printing Companies Standing For Equity
These are troubled times. The 3D printing industry is banding together to stand strong on the right side of history.
Thoughts From The 3D Printing Store
We had a chat with Debra Wilcox of The 3D Printing Store to find out her thoughts on 3D printing sales, operations during the crisis and the future of 3D printing in manufacturing.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
The Collaboration We Need: Consortium Propels 3D Printed COVID-19 Test Swabs
With so many 3D printing efforts arising to fight the pandemic, it takes a lot for a new solution to stand out. This is that story.
3D Printed Nasopharyngeal Swabs By The Million
Carbon continues to make headway in the 3D printing fight against the spread of pandemic.
3D Printing Events Could Fall Apart From The Inside
The fate of major 3D printing conferences in 2020 is unclear with the ongoing virus outbreak. We have thoughts on what it could mean.
Xometry’s Unusual Vibratory Test
Xometry performed an unusual test of many 3D prints using different materials and processes. The results were surprising.
Major Developments in 3D Printing Technologies Throughout 2019
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at some major events in 3D printing during 2019.
Adding A “3D” To Your Company Name Is Sometimes Required
There’s some fun patterns in 3D printing company names if you look closely at their corresponding domain names.
Carbon: 3D Printer Manufacturer or Software Company?
What is Carbon’s secret sauce? We spoke with the 3D printer manufacturer’s Philip DeSimone to find out their strategy with hardware, software and customers.
Nike’s 3D Printed Zoom Vaporfly Part of Record-Breaking Performance
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata examine the state of advanced footwear production using additive manufacturing.
The Carbon L1 Ships
Carbon announced they now offer their huge Carbon L1 Production 3D printer for general availability.
Dramatically Faster Resin 3D Printing Process Developed
Researchers have invented a new method of 3D printing called HARP that can print 430mm per hour, with many other advantages.
Carbon’s Manufacturing Strategy Continues
Carbon has a fascinating strategy for increasing use of their powerful DLS 3D printers in manufacturing, and we found one example of how they’re doing it.
EOS Announces Digital Foam Program
EOS has developed a new 3D printable material called “Digital Foam”, which is a digital product comprised of software, design, materials and process.
Carbon’s Latest Rigid 3D Printing Material Shows Strength Of Development
A new rigid polyurethane material from Carbon proves interesting for both its performance properties and the story of its development.
Protolabs Adopts Carbon’s 3D Printing for On-Demand Production
Minnesota-based Protolabs announced this week the addition of Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) technology to its portfolio of manufacturing and prototyping technologies.
Carbon Comes To Protolabs; Launches Digital Print Denture Workflow
Carbon is set to expand its Digital Light Synthesis technology with Protolabs and Dentsply Sirona.
Carbon Keeps 3D Printing In The Saddle With fizik
Carbon and fizik have announced a partnership to createan advanced digitally manufactured bicycle saddle.
Carbon’s Next DLS Disruption: Specialized 3D Printed Bike Saddle
Shoes. Football helmets. Now, Carbon takes its Digital Light Synthesis 3D printing technology to cyclists with a 3D printed bike saddle.
The Business/Ethical Quandary Of 3D Printing Weapons
Should 3D printing companies be taking a stance regarding the production of weapons? Companies like Materialise and Carbon are well known for their no-weapons policies; others welcome defense contracts.
Xometry Adds Carbon DLS To 3D Printing Offerings
On-demand manufacturing platform Xometry now offers Carbon’s Digital Light Synthesis 3D printing technology.
Carbon’s $260M Growth Funding
With more than $260 million just announced in a growth funding round, Carbon has now raised more than $680 million — bringing their valuation to $2.4 billion.
What Could A Carbon IPO Mean?
A report suggests Carbon may issue an IPO. What could this mean?
UNYQ And IKEA Continue To Personalize Gaming
A personalized product line is 3D printing comfort for gamers.
3D Printing Unicorns: International Business and Tax Planning
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers examine unicorns and strategic expansions in 3D printing.
The Biggest 3D Printer Company Could Now Be Carbon
Carbon announced they’re acquiring more cash through a Series E funding round.
Inside The Technologies Of The Technology House
I visited contract manufacturer The Technology House for a look inside production operations.
Design for DLS Gets a Boost with ZVerse Partnership
Carbon and ZVerse have announced a strategic partnership to “bridge the design gap for digital manufacturing.”
Shapeways Gets Flexible
Shapeways’ new material shows how tight the relationship between 3D print service bureaus and 3D printer manufacturers can be.
Carbon’s Significant News For Dental 3D Printing
Carbon’s powerful resin 3D printers have been extensively used by manufacturing, but it seems the company is all in for dental usage as well.
Carbon Drives Digitally Manufactured Auto Parts with Lamborghini
Carbon continues to bring advanced 3D printing into play for end-use automotive parts, announcing a collaboration with Lamborghini.
Digital Manufacturing as a Game-Changer (When the Game is Football)
Carbon and Riddell have announced a partnership centering around customized 3D printed helmet liners.
Carbon Introduces Large L1 3D Printer for High-Volume Manufacturing
Carbon has made no secret of its manufacturing aspirations, and the new L1 is the next step in hardware for “immediate, high-volume production.”
Carbon Introduces 3D-Printed Auto Parts for Ford
Ford Motor Company has been a long-time partner of Silicon Valley-based 3D printing firm Carbon.
Carbon, Ford, and Production Parts
Carbon and Ford have expanded their collaboration with a focus on end-use parts.
The Critical Importance of Software In 3D Printable Design
3D printing offers the ability to leverage designs in ways not previously possible, but only if the right software is used.
A 3D Printed Sponge to Soak Up Chemo Drugs
A new 3D printed sponge could help reduce side effects of chemotherapy.
Carbon Dramatically Reduces Resin Cost, Increases Manufacturing Possibilities
In a surprise announcement, Carbon reduced the price of three of their most popular 3D print resins.
Carbon’s Comfy Strategy
Carbon announced additional partnerships recently, but it seems to be a part of a larger strategy for business expansion.
Does Carbon’s New Material Suggest a Change in Direction?
Carbon announced a new material this week, as they often do, but this one is a bit different.
Could Carbon Become an Automotive Giant?
I had an interesting thought about Carbon and where they might end up.
Now Available: High Temperature Carbon Reinforced Filament
Carbon fiber reinforced 3D printing filament has been around for a while, but here’s a new option.
Carbon’s Two-Prong Strategy Continues
Carbon’s manufacturing strategy was extended today with the announcement of some new materials.
Making Better Carbon Stuff
An interesting partnership has resulted in a new material for 3D printing.
Incase Partners with Carbon to 3D Print Protective Gear
It’s that time of year again, when the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) engulfs Sin City like a human storm and attendees “ooh” and “ah” at the latest consumer technology.
Carbon’s Incredible Adidas 3D Printed Shoe is Now Purchasable
Today might be a bit of a milestone for 3D printing.
The Third Way to Sell 3D Printers
Selling commercial 3D printers is an unusual business, but there seems to now be another way to do so.
Carbon Partnering with J&J
Carbon announced today something that hints at their future – and yours.
Carbon Attacks Foam!
A 3D printer manufacturer has a new application target: foam!
Carbon Bulks Up With New Materials Program
Carbon announced potentially significant changes to its materials program, including some new hardware.
5 Questions with Gary Miller
Two years ago, Gary Miller of 3D Print Bureau talked about how the imminent arrival of Carbon 3D and their CLIP technology
How Big is the Carbon Adidas Deal?
Last week Carbon and Adidas announced a deal to produce 3D printed midsoles. But how big is this deal, exactly?
Adidas Partners with Carbon to Launch First Mass Production 3D Printed Shoe
For an industry responsible for wrapping material around a human foot for athletic performance purposes, it’s been a long hard road for shoe manufacturers to take 3D printing seriously as a viable form of bespoke manufacturing on a grand scale.
Carbon Patents “Epoxy Dual Cure Resin” Process
It seems that Carbon has been awarded a new patent this week.
Carbon’s New M2 3D Printer and the SpeedCell System
Carbon introduced a couple of new items that should make their products far more interesting to those intending on production use.