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From Sacred Lands to CNC Machines: Copper’s Journey with Ross Precision

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan underscore how Ross Precision Manufacturing is transforming the copper industry through 3D printing, sustainable design, and respect for cultural heritage.

M.A.T. 3D Printer by 3DCeram Offers Multi-Toolhead System for Metal, Ceramic, and Paste Extrusion

I saw a desktop 3D printer that is designed to print both metal and ceramic materials.

Beyond Metal and Polymer: 3DPMolds Pioneers Hybrid 3D Printed Injection Molds

I had a chat with Lasse Staal of 3DPMolds, a new 3D print company.

Taiyaki Launches “Text to Product” AI Service, Bridging 3D Design and Manufacturing

Today I’m looking at taiyaki, a startup offering “text to product” services.

Zeda Puts $20 Million Worth of 3D Printers Up for Auction on January 15th

Eight L-PBF systems (from Velo3D and AddUp) and one EBM system up for sale as the company scales down industrial operations.

Is SwiftShape the Next Big Thing in Desktop Fabrication? Is it a 3D Printer?

A new Kickstarter project offering a multifunction 3D printer seems to be succeeding.

Convergent Manufacturing Demonstration at IMTS 2024

Brings Additive and Subtractive Technologies Together.

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.

Book of the Week: Fusion 360 for Makers

This week’s selection is “Fusion 360 for Makers” by Lydia Sloan Cline.

Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach

Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.

Thermwood’s Thirty-Two Concurrent 3D Printing Patents

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Thermwood’s impressive portfolio of patents.

3D Printed Metal vs. CNC Milling: A Surprising Strength Analysis

A very surprising analysis of 3D printed metal versus CNC milling has been completed.

The Mighty CMS Kreator: The Large-Scale Hybrid 3D Printer

One of the largest 3D printers I’ve ever seen in person is the massive CMS Kreator.

Protolabs Network Expands Capabilities, Boosts Volumes

Higher volume machining along with injection molding and 3D printing are now part of Protolab’s standard offering in an effort to grow market share.

MakerVerse: Another Big Player in Manufacturing Network Space

Berlin-based company MakerVerse is making waves in the manufacturing network space.

How Eplus3D’s One-Click Positioning Solves Hybrid Metal 3D Printing Challenges

Eplus3D introduced a very interesting metal 3D printing feature they call “One-Click Positioning”.

How Hybrid CNC Metal 3D Printing Could Revolutionize Marine Operations

Marine use of 3D print technology should be booming, but it isn’t, at least not yet.

Meet Ermaksan: Turkey’s Innovative 3D Printer Manufacturer

Ermaksan is a 3D printer manufacturer you may not have heard of previously.

Meltio Launches Software Ecosystem for Manufacturing Solutions

Meltio announced a new software ecosystem for their manufacturing solutions.

MELD’s Hybrid Metal 3D Printer

MELD announced a new hybrid device to produce large metal parts.

Saving the World One Part at a Time by Accounting for Carbon

The devil is in the details, say researchers at Autodesk University.

The Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer

Snapmaker announced a new 3-in-1 desktop 3D printer, the Artisan.

Five Axis 3D Printed Electronics

A company provides five axis electronic 3D printing, but what is this used for?

Mantle Demonstrates Metal Paste Capabilities

Mantle has performed several projects to demonstrate the viability of their unusual paste 3D printing system.

Book of the Week: Digital Modelmaking

This week’s selection is “Digital Modelmaking: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering” by Helen Lansdown.

Meltio’s First Metal CNC Integrator

Meltio announced their first client for the hybrid CNC system announced last year.

Meltio’s Latest Hybrid Metal 3D Printer

Meltio’s Latest Hybrid Metal 3D Printer

Meltio announced a hybrid metal 3D printer with the help of Philips Corporation.

3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part

3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part

3DEO announced they’ve produced their 1,000,000th 3D printed metal part.

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One

On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.

Diabase Releases Hybrid H5-400A For 3D Printing and CNC Milling

Diabase Releases Hybrid H5-400A For 3D Printing and CNC Milling

Diabase Engineering announced a big upgrade for their line of hybrid 3D printing / CNC milling devices with the new H5-400A.

Titan Robotics’ New Atlas-HS Hybrid 3D Printer

Titan Robotics’ New Atlas-HS Hybrid 3D Printer

Titan Robotics announced a new 3D printer, the massive Atlas-HS.

Mantle Emerges With Low-Cost, High-Precision Metal 3D Printer

Mantle Emerges With Low-Cost, High-Precision Metal 3D Printer

You probably haven’t heard of Mantle, and that’s because they’ve been in stealth mode until this week.

Electroimpact’s SCRAM Continuous Carbon Fiber System

Electroimpact’s SCRAM Continuous Carbon Fiber System

Electroimpact offers a continuous carbon fiber manufacturing solution that’s a bit different from other CCF 3D printers.

Oqton Raises US$40M

Oqton Raises US$40M

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

The New Zmorph Fab 3-In-1 Fabrication System

The New Zmorph Fab 3-In-1 Fabrication System

Zmorph announced a new device, the Zmorph Fab.

Meltio Announces Hybrid Manufacturing Option

Meltio Announces Hybrid Manufacturing Option

Meltio announced the “Meltio Engine”, a hardware upgrade for CNC equipment to combine additive and subtractive manufacturing capabilities.

Additive Industries Lands An Important Partnership

Additive Industries Lands An Important Partnership

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

Siemens Pushes Digital Twins in CNC Manufacturing

Siemens Pushes Digital Twins in CNC Manufacturing

Siemens recently announced its new SINUMERIK CNC control system. While Siemens has long been a hallmark of CNC controllers, this new system takes its cue from other parts of the company’s repertoire.

Published November 6, 2020
Categorized as Hardware Tagged cnc, controller, manufacturing, siemens
CNC ONE Is A Beginner-Friendly, Powerful Milling Machine

CNC ONE Is A Beginner-Friendly, Powerful Milling Machine

For some, using a CNC machine may be an intimidating skill.

Published September 24, 2020
Categorized as Hardware Tagged cnc, kickstarter, mill, milling
E3D-Online’s ASMBL System Could Make Near-Perfect 3D Prints

E3D’s ASMBL System Could Make Near-Perfect 3D Prints

E3D-Online announced a new tool for their Toolchanger 3D printer that performs coordinated subtractive operations.

Published July 28, 2020
Categorized as Hardware Tagged asmbl, cnc, e3d-online, matsuura, milling, smoothing, subtractive, tool changer

Porsche’s 3D Printed Pistons Demonstrate High Efficiency

An interesting experiment in metal 3D printing has resulted in some rather efficient pistons for Porsche sports cars.

Published July 20, 2020
Categorized as Usage Tagged cnc, engine, generative, mahle, metal, porsche, trumpf

The Economies Of 3D Printed Direct Rapid Soft Tooling

Nanofabrica has demonstrated an intriguing economy of scale when producing 3D printed injection molds.

Published June 29, 2020
Categorized as Ideas Tagged cnc, economics, injection molding, nano, nanofabrica, tiny

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Pen Plotter

This week’s selection is the 3D printed “d.i.d” Pen Plotter by design studio Ufficio Progetti Perduti.

Published June 1, 2020
Categorized as Design Tagged cnc, designoftheweek, pen, plotter

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Dremel CNC

This week’s selection is the impressive 3D Printed Dremel CNC project by 19-year old Nikodem Bartnik.

Published January 5, 2020
Categorized as Design Tagged cnc, designoftheweek

A Look At RapidDirect’s Manufacturing Services

Rapid Direct is a growing manufacturing service based in Asia. We took a closer look at the many fabrication services they offer.

Published January 2, 2020
Categorized as Service Tagged #sponsored, cnc, fabrication, finishing, injection molding, printing, rapid direct, sheet metal

Watch An Insanely-Detailed CNC-Machined Recreation Of Mt. Saint Helens

Watch how a 3D representation of Mt. St. Helens can be produced easily with some know-how and a CNC mill.

Published January 2, 2020
Categorized as Design Tagged cnc, landscape, subtractive

SBI International’s Metal 3D Printing Process

Austria’s SBI International is marketing a new metal 3D printer, the M3D-P, which uses the WAM 3D printing process to produce large metal parts.

Published December 30, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, ded, hybrid, metal, sbi international, wam

The Secret To A Successful Manufacturing Network

DiManEx has developed a comprehensive service providing an end-to-end approach to 3D printing and other manufacturing services.

Published December 9, 2019
Categorized as Service Tagged additive manufacturing, cnc, dimanex, manufacturing, network

Xometry Launches European Expansion Through Acquisition

US-based manufacturing network Xometry is using their recent investment round money to fund a huge expansion into Europe.

Published December 3, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged acquisition, casting, cnc, europe, expansion, service, shift, xometry

Book of the Week: Build Your Own CNC Machine

This week’s selection is “Build Your Own CNC Machine” by Floyd Kelly James and Patrick Hood-Daniel.

Published October 1, 2019
Categorized as book Tagged cnc, diy, kit, milling, project

When Should You Combine 3D Printing and CNC Machining?

Here’s a look at when it might be necessary to CNC machine a 3D printed part, plus some tips for machining parts after you’ve created them.

Published July 26, 2019
Categorized as Ideas Tagged $3D printing and CNC, cnc, hybrid, machining, manufacturing, tips

The Diabase Engineering H-Series Multi-Material 3D Printer

Multi-material 3D printing and machining is possible on the Diabase Engineering H-Series Machine Tool. It offers 3D printing and several milling options .

Published June 30, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged $diabase engineering h-series, cnc, diabase engineering, flexible, hybrid, industrial, machine tool, milling, plastic, scanning

Book of the Week: Build Your Own CNC Machine

This week’s selection is “Build Your Own CNC Machine” by James Floyd Kelly and Patrick Hood-Daniel.

Published June 11, 2019
Categorized as book Tagged $build a cnc machine, assembly, cnc, diy, hobby, making, milling

Snapmaker 2.0 Raises The Most

Snapmaker completed their recent Kickstarter campaign with astonishing results.

Published June 10, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged $snapmaker kickstarter, cnc, engraving, laser, multitool, plastic, snapmaker

Compound Dynamics: A Machine Tool-Style 3D Printer

A brand new company has entered the large-format 3D printing market: Compound Dynamics.

Published June 2, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, compound dynamics, large, large format

Snapmaker Raises Huge Amount On Kickstarter

Desktop multi-tool 3D printer manufacturer Snapmaker has raised an enormous amount of money for their new Snapmaker 2.0 device.

Published May 15, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, cutting, engraving, laser, multitool, snapmaker

Fictiv’s Survey On Production

Fictiv released the results of a survey of their manufacturing clients and found some interesting results.

Published May 7, 2019
Categorized as Event Tagged @fictiv, cnc, hardware, manufacturing, production, startups, survey

More On The IVI Multifunction 3D Printer

We’ve received additional information about the IVI 3D printer detailed last week.

Published April 22, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, ivi, laser, milling, plastic, resin, scanning, sla

The Curious IVI 3D Printer

I’m looking at some details on an upcoming 3D printer that seems too good to believe.

Published April 20, 2019
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, extrusion, filament, ivi, kickstarter, laser, milling, scanning, sla

Incredible EDM Machining Process Literally Melts Part Lines Away

If you thought the age-old craft of metalworking couldn’t get any more precise, well think again.

Published April 18, 2019
Categorized as Hardware Tagged cnc, edm, machining, metal

Fictiv Raises Big Cash

Fictiv has raised a huge US$33M.

Published March 6, 2019
Categorized as Corporate Tagged @fictiv, cnc, financial, injection, printing, service, servie

Hermle’s MPA Metal 3D Printing Process

We’re looking at yet another unusual 3D printing process, this time from Germany-based Hermle.

Published December 29, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, deposition, hermle, hybrid, metal, milling, supersonic

Is This Really An $8M 3D Printed Home?

I’m reading a very curious report on Forbes describing an expensive California home that’s partially 3D printed, apparently.

Published October 15, 2018
Categorized as coverage Tagged architecture, building, cnc, design, forbes, mainstream media

BIgRep Takes BigStep Towards Production 3D Printing

Berlin-based BigRep announced a relationship with Bosch Rexroth to allow their 3D printers to work within industrial production operations.

Published September 28, 2018
Categorized as Corporate Tagged bigrep, bosch, cnc, controller, manufacturing, production, rexroth

Should You 3D Print or CNC Machine Your Prototypes?

When is it best to use 3D printing to create a prototype, and when is CNC machining a better choice?

Published September 13, 2018
Categorized as Usage Tagged cnc, guide, prototype

Optomec Announces New Line of Inexpensive Hybrid Metal 3D Printers

Optomec announced a new line of hybrid 3D metal printers, the large format Machine Tool Series of LENS systems.

Published September 5, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, hybrid, metal, optomec, powder

Adding and Subtracting: 5AXISMAKER

An inexpensive new making machine has emerged, one that performs both additive and subtractive manufacturing. 

Published March 8, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, multitool, plastic

Converting a CNC into a 3D Metal Printer?

This could be a very big idea: 3D Hybrid Solutions announced a system to convert everyday CNC machines into powerful 3D metal printers. 

Published March 5, 2018
Categorized as Hardware Tagged cnc, kinetic, laser, metal, welding

Ethereal Machines: A Company Making Many Different 3D Printers

We bumped into Ethereal Machines, a Bangalore-based 3D printer manufacturer and were surprised by the varied nature of their product line. 

Published January 16, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, metal, plastic, support, wood

Gerfertec’s Take on 3D Printing: CNC Replacement

There are now plenty of 3D metal printers available, and Gerfertec’s is a bit different.

Published January 11, 2018
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, hybrid, metal

A 3D Printed Faucet Demonstrates Integration Possibilities

A new project by 3D Systems made me realize something interesting about 3D metal printing. 

Published January 9, 2018
Categorized as Ideas Tagged 3D Systems, cnc, manufacturing

OR Laser’s Hybrid 3D Metal Printer

OR Laser gained their fame last year by announcing a powerful 3D metal printer. Now it just got better. 

Published December 28, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, metal

3D Hubs CNC Venture Succeeds

Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs mentioned something very interesting in their recent newsletter. 

Published December 22, 2017
Categorized as Corporate Tagged 3d hubs, cnc

Feature Overload on the Aether 1 3D Printer

I’m looking at a very curious device, the Aether 1 3D printer, or is it a bio printer?

Published December 4, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged bioprinting, ceramic, cnc, laser, paste, plastic

The Very Intriguing Mooz Transformable 3D Printer Series

An interesting Kickstarter appeared this week offering a multi-mode making machine at a pretty low price. 

Published October 13, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, laser, plastic

Zmorph Unveils the VX Multitool 3D Printer

Poland=based Zmorph announced a new version of their increasingly powerful multitool desktop 3D making device. 

Published September 27, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged @ZMorph3d, cnc, laser, multitool, plastic, zmorph

CNC Manufacturers Getting in on the 3D Printing Business

Manufacturers of CNC equipment are increasingly attempting to cash in on the growth of 3D printing. 

Published July 4, 2017
Categorized as Corporate Tagged @leapfrog_3d, cnc, investment

What Happens When You Combine CNC and 3D Printing Equipment?

An interesting collaboration could result in one of the world’s largest 3D metal printers. 

Published June 27, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, large, metal, robotic

What to Make of the Snapmaker?

The Snapmaker is a very low cost desktop 3D printer that has now raised a great deal of money, but is this a good thing?

Published April 6, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, laser, plastic

Meet the EU’s LASSIM Project

The EU is sponsoring a project that is attempting to create the “world’s largest hybrid manufacturing machine”. 

Published April 4, 2017
Categorized as research Tagged cnc, manufacturing, metal, robot

The Transformable Optimus 3D Printer / Laser Engraver / CNC Combo

Today Febtop Tech launches the Optimus, one of the few combo machines that combines 3D printing with other making processes. 

Published February 13, 2017
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, laser, plastic

Matsuura Seems to Have Metal 3D Printing Figured Out

There are many new 3D metal printers on the market, but most of them produce objects requiring significant post-processing. But not Matsuura’s. 

Published November 29, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, metal

Ability3D’s Desktop Metal 3D Printer

Metal 3D printing on the desktop is pretty much a dream for many designers due to the extreme cost involved, but soon there may be an option. 

Published November 8, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, metal

Thermwood’s Monstrous 3D Printer and CNC Hybrid

CNC maker Thermwood announced a very unusual device: the LSAM, which combines CNC and 3D printing technologies. 

Published September 6, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, large, plastic

This Desktop CNC Machine Gets You Milling for Under $500

If you’re not getting your recommended daily allowance of sawdust and aluminum shavings, chances are you’re looking at desktop CNC milling machine options. 

Published September 1, 2016
Categorized as Hardware Tagged cnc

The Versa3D is at a Different Level

A few 3D printer manufacturers have integrated different making tools into their devices, but the new Versa3D from CreateAll seems to go a lot farther. 

Published July 21, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, laser, plastic

A Look Inside the ZMorph 2.0 SX

Our team got a chance to take a close look at the ZMorph Multitool 3D printer. 

Published July 21, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged @ZMorph3d, cnc, laser, multitool, paste, plastic

Up Close With the WASP 3 MT

Days ago I wrote about the massive WASP 3 MT massive multi-tool making machine. Now I’ve seen this item in person and it is totally amazing. 

Published July 12, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged @3dwasp, ceramic, cnc, plastic, wasp

WASP’s Flexible DeltaWASP 3MT Is More Than Just a Giant 3D Printer

WASP is set to display what might be the largest multi-function 3D printer in the world: the DeltaWASP 3MT.

Published June 27, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged @3dwasp, clay, cnc, concrete, large, plastic

Can ENOMOTO’s Experimental 5-Axis 3D Printer Hybrid Do The Impossible?

I’m viewing a very curious video from Tokyo-based ENOMOTO, who seem to have developed a 3D printer that can print in many directions. 

Published May 2, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, hybrid, software

ZMorph’s New Multifabrication Machine: Lasers, CNC And 3D Printing In a Sexy Box

ZMorph has been producing a machine with multiple methods of fabrication, but now they’ve stepped it up a level with their ZMorph 2 SX machine. 

Published April 14, 2016
Categorized as printer Tagged @ZMorph3d, cnc, laser, paste, plastic

Ibarmia’s Hybrid Metal 3D Printer and Mill

Spain-based Ibarmia has partnered with researchers to create a very intriguing hybrid metal manufacturing machine. 

Published November 10, 2015
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, metal

What Happens When Your 3D Printer Isn’t Enough?

There are many people today who have taken the personal technology step to acquiring their own 3D printer. But what happens when you need to do more than it can do?

Published October 30, 2015
Categorized as Ideas Tagged cnc, manufacturing

ZMorph Adds Three More

3D printer manufacturer ZMorph has released no less than three new toolheads for their device. 

Published September 27, 2015
Categorized as Hardware Tagged @ZMorph3d, cnc, color, paste, zmorph

The Northype Adam All-In-One Making Machine

Another all-in-one making machine has emerged: the Northype Adam. 

Published September 19, 2015
Categorized as printer Tagged cnc, laser

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