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EX3D Prints Launches Distributed 3D Printing Network Connecting Buyers, Makers, and Designers
I’m looking at a new service for distributed 3D print services, EX3D Prints.
Manyfold Releases Update to Its Open Source, Federated 3D Model Repository Software
Manyfold issued a big release of new features for their open source, distributed 3D model repository software.
Researchers Explore 3D Printed Control For Distributed Manufacturing
A new preprint argues that control and actuation can be 3D printed to advance distributed manufacturing and self replication.
America’s Largest Shipbuilder Rethinks the Yard: How HII and 23 Partners Are Reinventing Naval Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi set sail through the US Navy’s most ambitious shipbuilding program in decades, which involves Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and 23 shipbuilders.
Manyfold Secures Funding to Revolutionize Distributed 3D Model Repositories
There’s been a key development in the Manyfold project.
3DOS Could Be A Very Big Deal
A new venture called 3DOS looks to become the next big manufacturing network.
IC3D Printers’ 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots is Underway
IC3D Printers has launched their annual toy drive, the 2022 3D Printed Toys for Tots campaign.
US Navy All-In On Distributed Manufacturing?
An announcement from 3YOURMIND suggests the US Navy has a very comprehensive plan for a 3D printed future.
On-Demand Spare Parts With Replique
Replique is a comprehensive, end-to-end digital inventory solution.
Materialise Advances Cloud Software Strategy
Materialise detailed their long-term software strategy in a press conference today.
Experts Weigh In On 3D Printing In New Supply Chain: Digital Manufacturing & Decentralization
Experts from MakerBot, CONTEXT, and Mobility goes Additive address questions of 3D printing in supply chains based on remote work and distributed manufacturing.
Ultimaker Launches “Ultimaker Essentials”
Ultimaker launched a new software product today, which they call Ultimaker Essentials.
Roboze Launches Extreme Parts Network
Roboze launched their long-awaited distributed additive manufacturing service, composed of a network of experienced Roboze 3D printer operators.
The Secret Factory Hidden Amongst Us Has No Brain
One of the learnings from the crisis is the need for a distributed 3D printing coordination authority.
4 Things We’re Learning About 3D Printing From The Crisis
After seeing the flurry of activity in the 3D printing community to address the COVID-19 crisis, I had some thoughts about how things may change in the industry.
MakerOS Receives Funding
We haven’t heard much from MakerOS over the past couple of years, but they have big news today.