Formlabs announced a set of finishing tools that could be very useful for anyone 3D printing.
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3DPrinterOS Now Includes Formlabs 3D Printer Support
3D Control Systems announced the latest version of 3DPrinterOS will support Formlabs equipment.
Formlabs Announces Major Expansion
Formlabs announced plans to open a massive new facility in Milwaukee, and this could lead to bigger things.
A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand the environmental conditions expected during deployment. Sometimes those conditions are quite easy to match, such as for tabletop or decorative use. Other times mechanical… Continue reading A Different Environment: 3D Printing Underwater Parts
Question of the Week: Jewelry 3D Printing
This week’s reader question relates to jewelry 3D printing.
3D Printing The Most Incredible Props
Formlabs just published a very interesting piece on how one of their clients leveraged 3D printing to produce movie props that would otherwise be impossible.
Formlabs Announces Advanced SLS 3D Printer
Formlabs announced the Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D printer.
3D Printer Campaigns On Kickstarter Rise Again?
A surprising thing is happening on Kickstarter: tons of money for 3D printers.
Formlabs Launches Dental Academy
Formlabs announced a new service that could dramatically expand their dental business.
New AM Materials Round Up, May 17, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
The Transition From Injection Molding To 3D Printing Is Underway
There’s always been a divide between the world of part production and the world of prototyping, but in recent times the gap between them is closing.
New AM Materials Round Up, April 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs’ Curious 3D Printer Survey
Formlabs is running a very unusual online survey.
The Race to Bolster Domestic Manufacturing Puts 3D Printing at the Forefront
3D printing advances as a national security asset.
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.
Maria Bartiromo and Formlabs Interview
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent appearance of Formlabs on a major media outlet.
New AM Materials Round Up, March 4, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs Focusing On Automotive Applications?
Formlabs announced today a partnership with an automotive company, and this has some interesting implications for the 3D printer manufacturer.
New AM Materials Round Up, January 14, 2022
Several new AM materials were announced in the past week.
Formlabs Announces The Form 3+ 3D Printer
Formlabs announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3+, with an amazing feature.
Formlabs Now In Massive GPO
Formlabs announced their entry into a huge healthcare group purchasing organization, Vizient.
Production 3D Printing Implies New Software Features
With the shift towards production from prototyping, 3D print software needs to follow a similar trajectory.
Formlabs Partners With Greenlight Guru For High Quality Product Development
Formlabs announced a very unusual partnership that could lead to dramatically increased quality on all of their equipment.
What’s With All The 3D Print Cleaning Stations?
Another week and more news on a dedicated cleaning station. But why so many announcements?
Formlabs Expands Their Post Processing Gear
Formlabs announced two new machines to complement their larger 3D printers.
Formlabs Expands Dental Offerings To SLS
Formlabs announced a series of dental 3D printing products, including one involving SLS.
The Importance Of 3D Print Certifications
Formlabs announced a new material certification, and it’s more important than you might think.
Formlabs Expands Fuse 1 Materials
Formlabs announced a new nylon material for their Fuse 1 system, Nylon 11.
Formlabs Investment Surprise: US$150M Doubles Valuation
Formlabs unexpectedly announced a truly massive investment yesterday.
Formlabs Integration With Autodesk Fusion 360?
A brief mention in an Autodesk post suggests Formlabs is to integrate functionality within Fusion 360.
A Close Look At The Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer
Recently I had the opportunity to take a closer look at Formlabs’ recently released FUSE 1 SLS 3D printer.
2021 3D Print April Fool’s Day Roundup
Today, April 2nd, is a much more sensible day.
Formlabs Seeking Lead Engineer
Formlabs appears to be looking for someone to lead their engineers.
Formlabs Shows Everyone How To Do It
Formlabs announced a new scan-to-print feature that demonstrates how 3D printing should really be approached.
Formlabs Rounds Out Their Dental 3D Printing Portfolio
Formlabs announced a new resin for their dental 3D printing portfolio, making it an even more powerful option for dentists.
Are Biocompatible 3D Printer Resins Truly Safe?
New research has uncovered previously unrecognized toxicity issues with certain biocompatible resins.
Formlabs Finally Releases The Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer
At long last, Formlabs has released the Fuse 1, their production SLS 3D printer.
Formlabs, The 3D Print Material Company?
Formlabs announced a new castable resin today, marking yet another new material in their product catalog.
Who’s 3D Printing At CES 2021?
CES 2021 is coming up next week, and I wondered if any 3D printing companies are still exhibiting at that event.
What Happens To Those 3D Printing PPE Factories?
In the spring several 3D printer manufacturers set up “pop up” factories to rapidly produce PPE for the pandemic. But what happens afterwards?
Formlabs Tweaks Their Resins
Formlabs announced some new resins for their dental and other users.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 2
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 1
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
Formlabs Announces Form 3BL Biocompatible 3D Printer
Formlabs has unexpectedly announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3BL.
Formlabs Dodges The Reseller Barrier
I’ve noticed that Formlabs continues to grow their reseller program to market their 3D printing products.
Prusa Moving Towards Professional Market?
Could Prusa Research be slowly moving into the professional 3D printing market?
What’s Happening With Hiring In 3D Printing In 2020?
It’s 2020, one of the worst years, ever. Business is down everywhere, but is this really true in 3D printing?
Formlabs Announces “Factory Solutions” And Shifts Everyone’s Perception Of 3D Printing
Formlabs announced a new product offering they call “Factory Solutions”.
Another Additive Manufacturing Company Pivots
Along with loss and grief, the pandemic has caused a great deal of change. One of those changes has been in 3D printing.
Formlabs Announces Sweeping Set Of 3D Printing Resin Families
Formlabs today announced a series of powerful industrial materials in a new set of product families.
Now Is The Time To Push 3D Printing Into Manufacturing
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
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.
Formlabs Client Demonstrates Immense Production Flexibility Using 3D Printing
One of Formlabs’ clients has been saved from catastrophe during the COVID-19 crisis in a way that demonstrates the incredible power of 3D printing.