When we wrote on 3D Systems’ strategy a few days ago, we didn’t realize it would unfold this quickly.
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Formlabs Deepens Dental Capabilities
I’m fascinated by Formlabs’ venture into the dental industry, which just got a lot deeper.
More Options for DLP 3D Printing from Ackuretta
Taiwan-based Ackuretta announced their new A96 and A135 DLP 3D printers are now available worldwide.
Coobx’s Exigo 3D Printer LIFTs in High Resolution
A small company has produced what appears to be a very attractive option for high resolution 3D printing.
Roland DGA’s New Dental Brand: DGSHAPE
Japan-based Roland has introduced a new dental 3D printer – and an entirely new brand.
EnvisionTEC is in the Fast Resin 3D Printer Club, Too
With all the buzz about new startups featuring fast 3D printing systems, it’s easy to forget that EnvisionTEC has a similar system as well.
Do Ya Think 3D Systems is Pursuing the Medical Market?
An announcement this week from 3D Systems has, for me, settled the debate about 3D Systems’ strategy going forward.
Nyomo’s “Minny” 3D Printer
Looking for a small, yet powerful professional high-resolution desktop 3D printer? Look no further than the Nyomo “Minny”.
The DentalFab 3D Printer From MicroLay
Spain-based MicroLay has developed a new 3D printer specifically for the dental market.
MakeX’s New M-Jewelry 3D Printer
MakeX successfully launched a high resolution resin-based 3D printer in 2014; now they’re about to launch a new machine focused on the jewelry industry.
3D Printing Software That Might Pay For Itself
France-based Deltaface has produced 3D print preparation software that could save you some money.
Arfona’s r.Pod Could Put a Dent Into Dental 3D Printer Companies
Brooklyn-based 3D printer startup Arfona has come up with a unique solution for dental applications: the r.Pod, and it could signal bad news for many dental 3D printer companies.
The Transformation Continues: MiiCraft Introduces Professional SLA 3D Printer
Taipei-based MiiCraft launched a new 3D printer last week, one that’s quite different from their original model.
Today, Formlabs Begins A Profound Transformation
Today Formlabs announced new resin that demonstrates a significant product and marketing strategy change.
Student 3D Prints His Own Dental Appliance: Good Or Bad Idea?
Amos Dudley has somehow managed to design and 3D print a custom dental appliance for correcting his teeth, but is this really a good idea?
The Great Promise of 3D Printer Resin
A new 3D printed resin demonstrates the opportunities with that 3D printing process.
Stratasys’ Huge Step Into Digital Orthodontics
Stratasys made a huge move this week, disguised as a 3D printer announcement.
Stratasys Brings Connex3 To The Dental Industry
Stratasys has supercharged their Objet 260 platform to provide new functions for dental 3D printing.
The DWS XFAB Dental 3D Printer
Italy-based DWS Labs is developing a desktop 3D printer with a lot of capability: the XFAB.
Solidscape’s Hold on the 3D Printed Jewelry Market
Solidscape claims they hold some 75% of the 3D printing market for jewelers.
The 6-Second 3D Printed Toothbrush
The Blizzident is a revolutionary new approach to brushing your teeth, created by the intersection of 3D scanning and 3D printing – in your mouth. The Blizzident is a mouthpiece you chomp on for (apparently) six seconds, during which each of your teeth are brushed on all surfaces by “a dense field of… Continue reading The 6-Second 3D Printed Toothbrush
Don’t Bite the 3D Scanner!
We’re always seeking new ways to create or capture 3D models and now we’d like to tell you about an unusual form of 3D scanner: the Intra Oral Scanner. The iOC Scanner, made by Cadent (now part of Align), is a 3D scanner that you place in your mouth to produce highly detailed scans of… Continue reading Don’t Bite the 3D Scanner!
An Introduction to Dental 3D Printing
Many of our readers are operate or are keenly interested in personal 3D printers, but they are also aware that 3D printing was originally used for industrial uses. One of those uses is in dentistry, where “personalized fit” is essential. Creating one-time unique dental shapes is the business of dentists and 3D printing technology is… Continue reading An Introduction to Dental 3D Printing
3D Printing In Your Mouth and Ears
One of the fascinating items we witnessed at 3D Systems HQ was the focus on medical applications. It seemed every few moments someone was running by with a platter of 3D printed teeth or similar. These were eerie to examine, as the detail was sufficiently spectacular to appear highly realistic. What we didn’t know… Continue reading 3D Printing In Your Mouth and Ears
3D Printing Saves NYC Jeweler
Crain’s New York Business reports on the fate of a New York City jewelery prototyping company, Tech-Designs, who produce one-of-a-kind jewelery models for designers far and wide. Amazingly, Tech-Designs, who have a staff of only three people, also have a fleet of seven 3D printers, which are kept busy printing six days a week.… Continue reading 3D Printing Saves NYC Jeweler