A new paper explores the idea of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).
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Axtra3D Focuses on Practical Applications with Its HPS 3D Printing Process
I had a chat with Axtra3D and learned the company has taken a step forward.
3D-Printed Valve Assemblies Now in Production for US Navy Submarines
Fairbanks Morse Defense will produce a 70-lb copper-nickel valve assembly made with additive manufacturing in a fraction of the time compared to sand casting.
Michele di Carlo’s 4Steps Concept Opens New Approaches in 3D Printed Fashion
A product designer has developed a new 3D printing approach that could open up new categories of fashion.
Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach
Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.
MIT Analyzes AI’s Potential in Manufacturing Innovation
MIT has released a very interesting paper analyzing the potential of using AI to generate part designs for industry.
BMW Offers a Closer Look at Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing
First vehicle trials of WAAM parts expected to begin next year.
Industry 4.0 and Solving Homelessness: An Interview with Arjun Chandar
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi sit down with Arjun Chandar, founder and CEO of IndustrialML, to discuss his ventures in technology and research.
GE Aerospace Targets Additive Manufacturing in $650M Investment
Manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Ohio to receive building and equipment upgrades along with more than 1,000 new jobs.
Printing a Safer Future: The Role of 3D Printing in Overhauling U.S. Port Cranes
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how investment in U.S.-manufactured cranes can be supported by 3D printing.
Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing
Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.
Leap71 Lands Milestone Aerospace Deal to Elevate Computational Engineering
Leap71 has secured a major deal to provide their computational engineering services to the aerospace industry.
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Clinging to outdated ideas about additive manufacturing puts you behind.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.
Pioneering 3D Printing at Saint-Gobain
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Saint-Gobain’s proactive approach to 3D printing integration.
Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing
This week’s selection is “Smart Manufacturing: The Lean Six Sigma Way” by Anthony Tarantino.
Navigating the Future: Materialise Unveils Key 3D Printing Trends for 2024
Materialise has published their thoughts on 3D printing trends in 2024, and they’re quite revealing.
Supernova to Drive New VLM 3D Printing Technology, A Strategic Spin-Off by BCN3D
There’s been a bit of a shakeup at BCN3D.
Cost-Advantage Metal 3D Printing: METALWORM’s Additive Manufacturing Systems
METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.
Freemelt’s e¯MELT-iM: Manufacturing with Modular Metal 3D Printing
Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.
Breaking Bread, Building Drones: 3D Printing Revolutionizes Military Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss a Russian bakery’s transformative shift as it utilizes 3D printing technology to transition from baking to producing military drones.
Sidus Space Launches Multi-Material 3D Printing Division for Space Industry
Sidus Space announced a new division dedicated to 3D printing parts for space missions.
Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing
This week’s selection is “Smart Manufacturing: The Lean Six Sigma Way” by Anthony Tarantino.
Transforming Manufacturing: Tritone’s Unique Approach with MoldJet 3D Printing
I spoke with Tritone and caught up with their latest developments.
New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon
There’s been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.
Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing: Velo3D Highlights Crucial Security Statistics
Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.
3D Printing Promises Personalized Prosthetic Devices in Remote Areas
According to research at Loughborough University, led by Dr. Simin Li, the novel digital workflow significantly increases accessibility and production speed.
Innovative 3D Printing Solutions Addressing Counterfeit Parts Crisis in Aircraft MRO
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry.
Replique Enhances Additive Manufacturing with Innovative Materials Database for Engineers
I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.
How ULA’s Sale Could Change Aerospace Manufacturing
Preeti Sulibhavi and Charles Goulding look at the 3D print possibilities that may open up should United Launch Alliance (ULA) be sold.
AI Build’s Natural Language Processing in 3D Printing Software
We had a chat with AI Build, and learned the latest from the additive manufacturing software company.
KKR Fuels the Future: Precipart’s Journey from Precision Machining to 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss KKR’s strategic investment in Precipart and how it signifies a transformative shift for the company.
Book of the Week: The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen
This week’s selection is “The New Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen” by Naomi Wu.
Additive Manufacturing’s Potential and Limitations: Insights from Extol’s Kyle Harvey
I’m reading an interesting LinkedIn post by Kyle Harvey about additive manufacturing crossing the chasm.
Jabil’s PK 5000: A Cost-Effective, Chemically Resistant 3D Printing Material
I had a chat with Jabil about their PK 5000 material.
3D Printing Revolution in Defense: Enhancing Weaponry in Two Global Conflicts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing advancements are aiding the US and its allies in addressing conflicts by enabling rapid and innovative production of military equipment.
Ukraine Employs 3D Printing in Defense Sector, Strengthening Military Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is driving the country’s transformation of industrial capabilities to boost the domestic defense sector.
3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies’ robust economic performance in the third quarter.
From 3D Hubs to Protolabs Network: Evolution of a 3D Printing Service
Protolabs has rebranded their manufacturing network, and there’s an interesting story behind the change.
The Potential of 3D Printing in Advancing Car Safety for An Aging Driving Population
As we age, our physical abilities and reaction times naturally decline, making driving a potentially dangerous task.
VanMoof’s Future with Lavoie: Harnessing 3D Printing for E-Bike Evolution
Peter Saenz and Charles R. Goulding discuss Lavoie’s recent purchase of VanMoof and how 3D printing technology can drive customization and rapid innovation.
3D Printing in Agriculture: AGCO’s Rapid Prototyping and its Implications
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the integration of 3D printing in agriculture continues to gain traction, enabling farmers to optimize production processes.
Evolve Additive Solutions Launches ‘STEP Parts Now’ Portal for On-Demand 3D Printing
Evolve Additive Solutions made a couple of interesting announcements this week.
3D Printing for the Metals Industry: A Conversation with Sarah Jordan
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe have a conversation with Sarah Jordan, co-founder of the revolutionary Skuld LLC.
3DOS to Foster 3D Printing Ecosystem with New AeroEdge Collaboration in Japan
3DOS has signed an agreement to help build a 3D printing ecosystem in Japan.
UV Resistant TEPU 50A: Inkbit’s Material for Outdoor Applications
Inkbit announced a new material, and I think this is quite a bit more important than you might realize.
Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round
Seurat Technologies announced a truly massive funding raise from a set of very intriguing investors.
Air: The Soaring Journey of Nike and the Air Jordan Legacy
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi examine the captivating origin story of the Air Jordan shoe and Nike’s implementation of 3D printing in recent years.
Essentium’s Annual Survey Sheds Light on Contract Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Essentium released additional findings from their annual additive manufacturing manufacturing survey.
Germany’s Edge: 3D Printing in Rail and Defense Sectors
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing technology and new policies can address recent economic concerns in Germany.
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System
At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.
The Rising Role of 3D Printing in Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at BAE Systems’ recent acquisition of Ball Aerospace and how 3D printing can play a role.
Over 110 Manufacturing Projects Triggered by New Legislation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the year following the exactment of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, specifically manufacturing projects in clean teach.
Exploring Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Mwansa Chabala discuss the advantages of friction stir welding technology as it applies to additive manufacturing.
Harnessing AI for Industrial Insights: Nano Dimension’s New Patent
Nano Dimension announced they’ve filed a very interesting patent using AI technology.
The Ukraine Conflict’s Ripple Effect on Additive Manufacturing
There’s a shift in manufacturing happening due to world events, but are we seeing a corresponding change in additive manufacturing?
Colorful and Durable: Carbon Introduces EPU 46 Resins
Carbon has been very quiet in recent years, but now they have announced a new set of flexible materials.
Rheinmetall Quickly Becomes a Defense Powerhouse
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how 3D printing has helped to propel Rheinmetall from a middle-sized defense contractor to a leading global defense contractor.
Breaking News: Slant 3D Unveils Revolutionary $10/kg 3D Printer Filament Plan
3D printer filament spools priced at only US$10/kg?
State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US states are bolstering new federal clean energy and chips incentives with incentives of their own.
Jabil’s Ongoing 3D Printing Innovations
Charles R. Goulding and Fraser Lintott discuss some recent developments at Jabil.
How 3D Printing in Tennessee is Revolutionizing Auto Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how the state of Tennessee has responded to ongoing labor shortages by way of technical training programs.
Exploring the Advancements in 3D Printing for Auto Parts and Autobody Repair
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at the new 3D Printing Auto Repair Tasking Force what its implementation could mean for the auto part industry.
From Skepticism to Opportunity: How Apple’s Move Might Shape 3D Printing’s Future
I have some thoughts on the latest rumors of Apple getting into 3D printing.
Johnson Screens: 120 Years Strong, Now Embracing 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe admire Johnson Screens’ willingness to rethink fabrication and experiment with additive manufacturing.
Breaking News: Apple Explores 3D Printing for Next-Gen Watch Casings
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the latest rumors of Apple apparently using metal 3D printing.
Unlocking Enterprise Potential: Xometry’s New Cloud Collaboration Tool
Xometry announced a new cloud feature for their manufacturing service.
From Large to Ultra Large: SLM Solutions Acquires Adira AddCreative
SLM Solutions made an interesting move this past week, acquiring a very large system for their equipment catalog.
AMGTA Demonstrates Sustainability of Metal Binder Jetting
Research from Yale School of the Environment shows reduction in GHG over traditional metal casting methods.
Aurora Labs Secures ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Aurora Labs has received a useful certification.
From Wedding Drones to War Drones: Ukraine’s Unconventional 3D Printing Pivot
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printer applications shift in times of war.
Inkjet 4D Print: The Future of Self-Folding 3D Objects?
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a way to 2D print 3D objects.
Embrace the Freedom: Unlocking the Full Potential of 3D Printing
Do we have sufficient imagination to truly use 3D printing?
Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe
Phase3D has developed a sophisticated real-time quality control system for powder-based 3D printers they call “Fringe”.
EOS North America Launches ‘Can I 3D Print This?’ Service
EOS North America announced today a new service called “Can I 3D Print This?”
Batch.Works: The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing through 3D Printing?
We were directed to check out Batch.Works, a startup company leveraging 3D printing to achieve sustainability.
Running towards Innovation: Bjørn Gulden and Adidas’ 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that the new CEO of Adidas should increase that company’s already notable use of 3D printing.
From Racing to Manufacturing: Velo3D’s Technology Continues to Improve
Velo3D is one of the leading providers of metal additive manufacturing equipment, and we caught up with them recently.
Shapeways Moving Factory from Brooklyn to Detroit
Shapeways is on the move.
Survey Highlights Growing Interest in Onshoring and 3D Printing for Manufacturing
Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.
Advancing MedTech with 3D Printed Exoskeletons
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi foresee increased use of 3D printing to produce customized medical exoskeletons.
Scaling Up Success: Quantica’s Strategic Manufacturing Partnership with Xaar
Quantica announced an important strategic manufacturing partnership that could drive their inkjet technology forward.
Photocentric’s Rise in High-Resolution Production Parts
Photocentric has been moving forward with a number of initiatives.
Palette and Beyond: Mosaic Manufacturing’s Vision for the Future
Mosaic Manufacturing seems to be executing to plan.
Balancing Open Source and Commercial Interests: Prusa Research’s Licensing Dilemma
I finally got around to reading a post by Prusa Research about open source licensing, and have some thoughts.
Atmus Filtration Technologies: Embracing 3D Printing for First-Fit Growth
Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the potential for 3D printing in filtration technology.
Pickleball Goes High-Tech: 3D Printing Takes the Sport to New Heights
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see a future for 3D printing in the growing sport of Pickleball.
Efficiency Revolution: HP’s Proposed Robotic Assist Solution for MJF Production
HP seems to be developing a robotic assist solution for their MJF 3D printing systems.
Impossible Objects’ Ambitious Plans
We spoke with the leaders of Impossible Objects and learned that they have big plans for the future.
Shapeways Debuts New Facility in Livonia
Shapeways announced a strategic new facility in Livonia, Michigan, effectively doubling their US manufacturing presence.
Merit3D Completes Order of One Million 3D Printed Parts
“Protoduction” initiative delivers extra large batches of hanger components for Adhesive Technology’s epoxy tubes
Discovering Fused Form: Colombian Innovators in Large-Scale 3D Printing
Fused Form is a small company from Colombia that makes a large 3D printer.
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.
Inkbit’s Future-Proof Strategy for 3D Printing Applications
Inkbit, it seems, has firmly etched its name in its very own 3D print application niche.
How 3D Printing Could Impact Carrier Global’s Acquisition of Viessmann
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine an important corporate transaction.
Shifting Gears: How 3DEO is Transforming Their Approach to 3D Printing Services
There’s been a change of course at 3DEO.