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Yale University and Forte 3D Co-Design the Hybrid Carbon Fiber Cello: A High-Note in Music and Technology
Charles R. Goulding traces how Yale University’s unique commitment to elite, fully funded music education and its collaboration with Forte 3D on a hybrid carbon fiber cello—supported by Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner and praised by Yo-Yo Ma—signals a pivotal moment where 3D printing, traditional craftsmanship, and live musical experience converge to expand access, durability,… Continue reading Yale University and Forte 3D Co-Design the Hybrid Carbon Fiber Cello: A High-Note in Music and Technology
From Classroom to Factory Floor: Vaughn College Sparks a 3D Printing Workforce Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect Vaughn College’s Manufacturing Day and CIRCOR’s additive-manufacturing advances to the massive U.S. talent demand ahead.
Vanderbilt’s Budget Crunch: Cutting Costs, Not Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan show how VUMC is navigating layoffs by investing in smart labs, personalized medicine, and AI-driven diagnostics.
UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Nebula with AI Curriculum Builder and Grant Assistant
UltiMaker announced a new educational program, MakerBot Nebula.
New 3D Printer Simulator Offers Visual Appeal but Limited Practical Use
I was quite excited about the new 3D print simulator. Until I tried it.
UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Scholarship to Support Underrepresented STEM Students
UltiMaker announced a new scholarship for STEM students.
From Classroom to Cutting-Edge Labs: How SPARC Kips Bay is Redefining NYC’s STEM Landscape
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how SPARC Kips Bay’s transformative project and 3D printing technology are set to revolutionize healthcare education, innovation, and economic growth in New York City.
The Digital Divide and 3D Printing: How Online Resources Are Expanding Access
3D printing has transformed industries from healthcare to manufacturing, and its role in education continues to grow.
MakerBot Gives Back: UltiMaker’s New Grants to Expand STEM Access in Schools
UltiMaker announced a new STEM grants program for students.
The New UltiMaker: How a 3D Printing Pioneer Reinvented Itself for Education and Industry
Who is the real UltiMaker? I visited their HQ to find out.
From Awareness to Affordability: How Xact Metal is Changing 3D Printing Adoption Dynamics
I had an interesting discussion with the friendly folks from Xact Metal about the current buyers of metal 3D printers.
Lugo Labs Develops 3D Printing Filaments Mimicking the Human Body
Korean company Lugo Labs has developed a very unusual set of materials for the medical industry.
A Tuition-Free Year at Cooper Union: Alumni Give Back to Fuel the Next Generation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Cooper Union’s tuition-free initiative and its state-of-the-art 3D printing lab mark a bold new chapter in the institution’s storied history.
Dremel’s New 3D50: High-Speed 3D Printer Tailored for Educational Use
Did you know that Dremel produces 3D printers? They have a new device coming later this year, the 3D50.
Stratasys Launches J5 Digital Anatomy 3D Printer for Medical Applications
Stratasys’ efforts in the anatomical 3D printing space just warmed up with a brand new dedicated 3D printer.
Which 3D Printer Manufacturers Support America Makes?
America Makes has another 3D printer manufacturing member: Roboze. But which other companies participate?
What to Consider Before Buying a 3D Printer for Your Child
Considering buying a 3D printer for your offspring? Here are some questions to ask.
Book of the Week: Peter And Pablo The Printer
This week’s selection is “Peter And Pablo The Printer: Adventures In Making The Future” by Jeffrey Ito.
What are the Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing Today?
Clinging to outdated ideas about additive manufacturing puts you behind. Here are 5 3D printing myths worth busting.
Introducing the QD330: Afinia’s Latest 3D Printer Tailored for the Education Sector
Afinia announced a new 3D printer, the QD330.
Why 3D Printing Matters for Diversity in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are key to our current way of life.
Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations
The CDC has issued a lengthy guide for 3D print safety, something that all 3D printers operators should read.
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System
At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.
UltiMaker Announces Rebranding of MakerBot After Merger
UltiMaker announced a rebranding of MakerBot.
Yale’s Funbotics Camp: How Creality is Contributing to 3D Printing Training
Creality recently concluded its sponsorship of Yale University’s first Funbotics Camp.
Sustainable Architecture: 3D Printing with Plant-Embedded Soil
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine some interesting developments in 3D printing at the University of Virginia.
Swati Suman: Empowering Education and Skill Development in Additive Manufacturing
Swati Suman is a dedicated professional with a passion for education, skill development, and social impact.
Book of the Week: The ABC’s of 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “The ABC’s of 3D Printing” by Hannah Flint.
UL 200B: A Definitive Guide to Safe 3D Printing for Educational Institutions and Users
There’s a new document from UL describing how to work with 3D printers in a safe manner.
How 3D Printing and Extended Reality are Changing The Face of Education
The education industry has experienced remarkable transformations in recent years, driven by the relentless advancement of technology.
Book of the Week: 3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom
This week’s selection is “3DU: A Guide to 3D Printing in Every Classroom: Simple and Affordable Ways to Start 3D Printing in ANY Classroom, No Matter What Grade or Content Area!” by Keven Rinaman.
Book of the Week: Invent to Learn
This week’s selection is “Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom” by Sylvia Martinez and Gary S. Stager.
UltiMaker Announces First 3D Printer: The MakerBot SKETCH Large
The new UltiMaker just announced their first product: MakerBot SKETCH Large.
Stratasys Introduces Certification Program
Stratasys has introduced a “certification program” for those involved with their FDM 3D printing technology.
Book of the Week: Making Simple Robots
This week’s selection is “Making Simple Robots: Easy Robotics Projects for Kids Using Everyday Stuff” by Kathy Ceceri.
Prusa Research Launches “Prusa Education”
Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.
Ukraine’s Additive Manufacturing Industry Needs Your Help
There are moves underway to develop additive manufacturing operations in Ukraine, and we believe everyone should pitch in to help.
Stratasys Announces Loyalty Program
Stratasys announced a new “loyalty and discount” program for their service bureau clients.
KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Innovation with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the use of 3D printing at Sweden’s KTH technical university.
Hands On With The Creality Sermoon V1 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
Our lab has been very busy lately, this time testing the Creality Sermoon V1 Pro desktop 3D printer.
3D Printing at The Cooper Union
Charles R. Goulding and Johnson Jiang examine how a 3D printing lab helped transform Cooper Union.
3D Printed Objects are Worth a Billion Words
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I say that a 3D printed object is worth a billion.
3D Printing Implications of Sesame’s Street’s Education Initiatives
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how a children’s TV show pivot could make good use of 3D printing technology.
Creality Announces Four New 3D Printers
Creality announced not one, but four new desktop 3D printers with added intelligence and convenience.
Creality’s Brazilian Connection
Creality is building a strong relationship with Brazil through an international space program.
MakerGear’s New Micro Kit for Kids
MakerGear announced a very different kind of 3D printer for students, the Micro 3D Printer Kit.
Texas A&M University and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing by Texas A&M students.
Printlab Partners With Autodesk for Second Design Challenge
Printlab announced a a new assistive technology design challenge.
Xometry To Offer Scholarships at Howard University
Howard University announced a partnership with Xometry to provide over US$900K in scholarships for mechanical engineers.
Digital Metal Partners with Etteplan
Digital Metal announced a partnership with Etteplan to expand their metal 3D printing business.
Capturing Reality Now Offers an Educational License
Photogrammetry software provider Capturing Reality announced a new educational license.
Creality’s Massive Brazilian Mission
Last week Creality announced the “Space Robotics Project”, a venture intended to stimulate the minds of Brazilian schoolchildren.
Book of the Week: The 3D Printing Cookbook: Tinkercad Edition
This week’s selection is “The 3D Printing Cookbook: Tinkercad Edition” by David Seto.
Mindful Manufacturing: Stratasys Takes Major Step Into Sustainability
Stratasys announced sweeping changes that place the company on a direct path to sustainability.
Expanding Workforce Training for 3D Printing
ss various ways in which companies and organizations are providing opportunities for a current and future workforce to foster and fine-tune their 3D printing skillset.
What’s Up At Tinkerine?
I had the opportunity to catch up with Eugene Suyu, Founder and CEO of Tinkerine.
Question of the Week: Selecting A 3D Printer For Education
This week’s question is about selecting 3D printers for education.
New Generation Supply Chain Management and 3D Printing
3D printing technology is evolving so fast that university supply chain programs and manufacturing supply chain departments need to have regular 3D printing continuing education.
Essentium Boosts Aerospace Research
Essentium announced an arrangement to provide AM equipment and expertise for aerospace research.
MakerBot Introduces Third Edition Of Their Educators Guidebook
MakerBot announced a third edition for their well-regarded Educators Guidebook.
America Makes And The Girl Scouts Additive Manufacturing Patch
A new patch will celebrate Girl Scouts learning about additive manufacturing.
The Route To Additive Manufacturing Production Is Not Always Direct
I’m reading a case study from Farsoon and it showed a not-so-direct route leading to additive manufacturing for production applications.
New Additive Edge Program Set To Encourage Girls In STEM
Ultimaker and America Makes have announced a new program to broaden access to 3D printers for female students across the US.
EOS Affirms The Importance Of Opportunity And Diversity In Additive Manufacturing
A new scholarship program from EOS North America is set to even the playing field for historically underserved students pursuing STEM education.
The Fauci Effect: Medical School Applications Rise To New Levels As 3D Printing Aids The Profession
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider rising interest in medical school – and how 3D printing might come into play educating our next generation of doctors.
A Thousand Crazy Ideas: Bill Gates And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a trip through Bill Gates’ brain – and finds plenty of 3D printing.
The Case For 3D Printing Learning Aids
I’m reading an interesting analysis of how educators could save cash by 3D printing their own learning aids.
Carbon 3D Printing Goes To Dental School
The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at Boston University became the first dental school in the U.S.A. to install and implement a Carbon M series 3D printer.
MiniFactory’s Additive Customer Journey
I spoke with Olli Pihlajamäki of miniFactory to find out how they work with additive manufacturing clients.
Ultimaker Upgrades Entry-Level 3D Printer
Ultimaker announced a new entry-level 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids
This week’s selection is “3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids” by Eldrid Sequeira.
MakerBot’s New Report Details Trends In 3D Printing And STEAM Education
MakerBot recently released a report analyzing the use of 3D printing in education and its application across grade levels.
Generational Shift Could Increase Use Of 3D Printing
I’m reading a newsletter from Diabase Engineering and had a thought about how 3D printing will play out over the long term.
Selecting 3D Printing As Your College Major?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the rising availability and practicality of formal higher education in additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Interactive maps for visually impaired
This week’s selection is ”Interactive maps for visually impaired” by physicist Sergei V. Bogdanov.
Eric Schmidt’s New Technical University And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider take a look at the recently established US Digital Service Academy.
Wai Yee Yeong: “The Limits Of 3D Printing Drives Me”
Associate Prof Wai Yee Yeong serves as Associate Chair (Students) at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University Singapore.
SketchUp Goes Subscription-Only
SketchUp, the 3D tool many of us began learning 3D concepts from, has moved to a subscription payment model.
Printlab Introduces Student Portal For 3D Print Learning
Printlab has introduced a new “student portal” that allows students to work online when learning about 3D printing.
Meet Addmio: Accessible 3D Printing Training
A new online professional 3D printing course has appeared.
3D Print Experts Volunteer Assistance To Educators
A noted 3D print expert is volunteering his time to provide online educational experiences.
Implications of MakerBot Classroom: Addressing The Educational 3D Printer Market
MakerBot’s new Classroom product is set to shake up the education market for 3D printing significantly due to its features, price and most importantly, how it was designed and implemented.
MakerBot Announces Classroom Product, Including New SKETCH 3D Printer
MakerBot announced a surprise new product for the education segment: MakerBot Classroom, which includes the new SKETCH desktop 3D printer.
150 3D Printed Robots To Be Assembled And Offered To STEM Students
A young engineering student, Danielle Boyer, has developed an inexpensive robot targeted at educators and students, and soon there will be 150 of them heading to institutions.
A New Site For Educational 3D Print Projects
STEMFIE is a new venture designed to offer 3D printable components to children to help them learn mechanics in the 21st century.
More Thoughts On Use Of HP 3D Printers For Prototyping
One HP MJF owner/operator has some direct thoughts on use of HP’s 3D printing technology for prototyping.
AstroPrint Announces Education Plan
AstroPrint announced a new service dedicated to education, Astroprint For Education. The service allows an institution to effectively manage 3D printers in schools.
Making 3D Printing Opportunities For Girls With MakerGirl
We speak with MakerGirl’s Executive Director, Mary Hadley, about the importance of early access to 3D printing.
What Is An Educational 3D Printer?
What makes up a 3D printer for education? What features are best for 3D printing in the classroom? We made a list.
Trends In 3D Printing Today: Application-Specific Solutions, Training
Two of the biggest conversations in 3D printing today have a lot in common.
Interview: The Blueprints Of Blueprint
We talk with Kunal Mehta, Head of Consulting at Blueprint, for a look into operations in a 3D printing consultancy.
3D Printing: A Step For STEM In Girls’ Education
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and STEAM (adding in the Arts) education is more important than ever for the next generation — but it isn’t always accessible, or equitable.
RAMP MD: Helping A Region Go Additive
How can you learn additive manufacturing? Where can you get experience at a low cost? One state seems to have figured out a way to do so.
Raise3D Adds Focus On Education Market With E2 Announcement
Raise3D announced a new 3D printer for the education market, the E2. Is this a good move? We take a close look.