As manufacturing moves more strongly into 3D printing, there is a question about how it will be implemented.
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Is Mass Customization To Take Over?
There is now another form of manufacturing becoming available: mass customization. But will it become ubiquitous?
BEEVERYCREATIVE Makes Moves Toward Industry
BEEVERYCREATIVE seems to be taking steps to transform their market direction.
Automated 3D Printing: How Industrial Additive Manufacturing Is Evolving
For years, science fiction has portrayed images of robots and appliances catering to every need and whim of human managers completely automatically.
How to Use TELEPORTATION to Speed Up R&D in Global Manufacturing
If youâre involved in the engineering of products manufactured globally, chances are youâve been personally affected by SNAFUâs on an epic scale.
Landing.AI Is An A.I. Startup Focused on Manufacturing
Unlike science fiction movies, where âA.I.â is commonly associated with usurping humanoid robots, real-life artificial intelligence looks far less creepy and is a lot more specialized.
Convergence: The Changing Face of Manufacturing Services
There seems to be a pattern emerging in the world of manufacturing services, at least from a 3D printing point of view.
3D Hubs Makes it Official
3D Hubsâ journey is officially in another direction based on a policy change theyâve published.
Aleph Objects Shows How It’s Done
At CES Aleph Objects provided a demonstration we had not seen displayed to the public.
New Normal: The Permanent Beta
Thereâs a very powerful implication of the Carbon / Adidas shoe project that could change everything in the near future.
A 3D Printed Faucet Demonstrates Integration Possibilities
A new project by 3D Systems made me realize something interesting about 3D metal printing.
The Family of the Future Project
In spite of considerable press coverage and increasing use, 3D printing technology is still a mystery to many businesses. A new project hopes to change that.
There Really Could Be Something To HPâs Long Term Strategy
HP today made some interesting announcements that tell us quite a bit about their long term strategy, which just might work. HP is like the elephant in the room within the industry. Theyâre really big – financially. When they move, itâs important. While they are quite a bit smaller than the existing players in the… Continue reading There Really Could Be Something To HPâs Long Term Strategy
Elon Musk Not Using 3D Printing As Much As Suspected
SpaceXâs Elon Musk executed an âAsk Me Anythingâ session this week on Reddit, and revealed something interesting about their 3D printing use.
HP + Deloitte: Giving Tools Back to the Blacksmith
On Thursday, August 24th, 2017 in Silicon Valley, HP + Deloitte announced a new partnership. HP is known as one of the world’s leaders in technology development, and Deloitte is also a world leader in digital transformation, the process of taking a traditional company into a modern mode of operation. HP’s CEO Dion Weisler described… Continue reading HP + Deloitte: Giving Tools Back to the Blacksmith
Autodesk Adds SIM + CAM to Product Design & Manufacturing Collection
We LOVE collecting thingsâOdd design tools, pencil shavings, quesadilla drippings, and software, especially software.
Donât Miss These 10 3D Printing Benefits! Save Time & Money Today
There are so many benefits to 3D printing.
Do Manufacturers Really Not Understand 3D Printing?
Thereâs something odd about how 3D printer companies are marketing these days.
Volkswagen Autoeuropa 3D Prints Manufacturing Tools to Save Thousands of Euros
Desktop 3D printers are being found in the manufacturing industry at an increasing rate.
Stratasys Gets a Big Opening for their Manufacturing Strategy
Stratasys has been making a number of hints that it wants move into the production manufacturing market, but now they have a huge opening to do so.
3D Hubsâ Distributed Manufacturing Concept
3D Hubs seems to have developed a new strategy for distributed 3D printing.
Implications of Formlabsâ Recent Announcements
What should we make of the two surprise announcements by Formlabs?
Could Blockchain be Critical for Future 3D Prints?
If youâve been reading any tech material lately, youâve likely heard of blockchain.
The Role of Hybrid Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Between the worlds of CNC machining and additive manufacturing (AM), there lies a bridge technology referred to as hybrid manufacturing. Hybrid systems combine both production techniques to join the benefits of subtractive and additive processesâthe precision of the former with the freedom of the latter. One of the first companies to get hybrid manufacturing into… Continue reading The Role of Hybrid Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Another Industry Ripe for 3D Printing Advantages?
Iâm reading a story about a 3D printed surfboard, and it suggests another, wider use of 3D printing tech.
Is Siemens in the Driverâs Seat on the 3D Print Bus?
Recently several 3D printer manufacturers have established relationships with Siemens. What does this mean?
One Way To Transform Products to 3D Printing
An innovative idea for a simple household object may hold the key to far greater use of 3D printing.
HPâs Deep Commitment to 3D Printing and the Distant Future
This week HP announced several things related to their 3D print strategy, but adding them up reveals they are quite serious about the technology.
Worldâs Largest 3D Metal Printing Facility Opens
Germanyâs FIT AG has opened what is said to be the worldâs largest facility for 3D metal printing.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Refines 3D Printing for Rocket Engines
As additive manufacturing (AM) is incorporated into the larger manufacturing ecosystem, the technology has to prove itself capable of standing up to more and more critical tasks.
How Do You Integrate 3D Printing into a Big Business? Ask Caterpillar
As 3D printing is increasingly being adopted as a tool used beyond rapid prototyping, businesses will be eager to learn how to incorporate it effectively.
iGo3D Strolls into the Manufacturing Business
European 3D print retailer iGo3D has inked a deal with Spanish 3D provider Sicnova 3D to provide manufacturing services.
Low Volume Manufacturing With 3D Printing: Local or Global?
Iâve been reading the details on yet another low volume manufacturing operation and am wondering where this is all leading.
Could 3D Printing Really Transform Logistics?
Some say the introduction of 3D printing to the logistics industry could be a âonce-in-a-generation opportunityâ, but is it?
Meet the EUâs LASSIM Project
The EU is sponsoring a project that is attempting to create the âworldâs largest hybrid manufacturing machineâ.
Xometry Snags a Cool $23 Million from Investors
Xometry, an advanced manufacturing/prototyping software platform, has recently acquired $23 Million in investment capital from GE Ventures
What is SAPâs 3D Print Distributed Manufacturing System and Why is Roboze In It?
Italy-based Roboze announced theyâve joined the growing SAP Distributed Manufacturing program.
3D Systems Officially Announces Their Long Awaited Figure 4 Platform
3D printer manufacturer 3D Systems finally announced perhaps the worst-kept secret: the Figure 4 Production Platform.
Extreme 3D Printing Automation at Voodoo Manufacturing
Voodoo Manufacturingâs amazing project Skywalker portends an explosive robotic future.
In Germany, Theyâre Pulling 3D Printing, Not Pushing
A report from Germany shows an unusual development from a major firm demanding use of 3D printing.
Startling Stats From GE Regarding Use of 3D Printing Technology
I listened to a talk by a GE representative who explained why they see so much benefit in 3D printing, and itâs quite startling.
Vention.io is a Web-based Machine Builder Platform & Social Marketplace
A Montreal-based startup is about to shake the world of design automation.
Type A Machines Steps on the Gas
Professional desktop 3D printer manufacturer Type A Machines announced an interesting contract manufacturing relationship that could indicate their plans.
3D Printer Manufacturers Take Note: How Stratasys is Guiding Their Machine Design
Stratasys is using a well-known manufacturing methodology to guide the development of their new equipment.
3D Printing Management Lessons: BigBox Ceases Production
The highly anticipated BigBox 3D printer project has ceased production, providing a wealth of advice for others contemplating marketing 3D printers.
Hereâs Something More Kickstarter Projects Should Do
With the growing list of crowdfunding failures recently, it seems to me that these projects should have been taking steps to provide more assurance to their backers.
One on One With Mcorâs Conor MacCormack, Part 2
We had the rare opportunity to sit down with Mcor Technologyâs CEO, Conor MacCormack at CES and find out whatâs been happening with the company in recent months.
One on One With Mcorâs Conor MacCormack, Part 1
We had the rare opportunity to sit down with Mcor Technologyâs CEO, Conor MacCormack at CES and find out whatâs been happening with the company in recent months.
One on One With Stratasysâ Andy Middleton: Part 2
We had a chance to sit down with one of Stratasysâ key leaders to find out whatâs happening at the 3D printing giant.
One on One With Stratasysâ Andy Middleton: Part 1
We had a chance to sit down with one of Stratasysâ key leaders to find out whatâs happening at the 3D printing giant.
Siemens and Stratasys: More Than Just a Partnership?
I was very pleased to learn of Stratasysâ partnership with Siemens, but afterwards Iâm wondering if there is more to this deal than meets the eye.
A Big Perspective On BigRep
Weâve been following the development of BigRep for some time now, and at this point the company is a significant player in the 3D space.
The Factory of the Future is Here. Are you ready?
At first blush, the factory of the future sounds like an airy concept. But the factory of the future is an idea thatâs been around for a long time, and its actuality is being created right now.
Did Apple Already Develop a 3D Printer?
Iâm now thinking Apple might create a 3D printer – but not in the way you suspect.
Another Major 3D Printer Manufacturer Steps into Industry 4.0
Itâs contagious! Concept Laser has joined several other players in producing a âSmart Factoryâ based on their 3D printing technology.
Additive Manufacturing At IMTS
At the beginning of this week I headed to Chicago for IMTS.
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
Additive Industries is Hiring – and a Lot More
Metal 3D printing startup Additive Industries seems to be succeeding, judging by their need for immediate hiring.
Fast Radius Introduces Virtual Inventory for 21st-Century Manufacturing
The industrial revolution paved the way for massive technological progress, but left in its wake an innumerable list of problems that run the gamut from ecological to social woes.
MakerBotâs Factory Shift Is Essential And Not Surprising
MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom announced a major shift in the companyâs manufacturing strategy: outsourcing.
3ntrâs Industrial 3D Printers Enter the U.S. via Plural AM
For quite some time, the only manufacturer of industrial thermoplastic extrusion, or fused deposition modeling (FDM), 3D printers was Stratasys, a leader in the 3D printing space that only became more powerful after merging with Israelâs Objet in 2012.
How Stratasysâ New J750 Changes The Product Development Game
The most interesting things about the J750 multimaterial and multicolor 3D printer is not the hardware, in my opinion, but instead itâs the effects it has on business processes.
Autodeskâs Project Escher Attempts To Combine 3D Printing With Other Manufacturing Processes
This could be a very big deal: Autodesk has taken up the challenge of opening up 3D printing to a much wider audience with Project Escher.
Standards Still Lacking For Industrial 3D Printing
Iâm reading an article by Robert Grace discussing the state of standardization of 3D printing within the industrial space.
Siemens Opens Metal AM Facility in Sweden
Siemens has announced a $23.98M investment in a new metal additive manufacturing facility in FinspÄng, Sweden.
The Most Interesting 3D Printing Innovation At CES May Have Been From 3D Systems
Hidden deep within the not-quite-football-field-sized 3D Systems booth at CES was something that might change manufacturing.
What Happens When Your 3D Printer Isnât Enough?
There are many people today who have taken the personal technology step to acquiring their own 3D printer. But what happens when you need to do more than it can do?
3D Printing Stocks Remain Low, But Is This Due To China?
The stock price of many publicly-traded 3D printing companies remains flat or even low. Could China be the cause?
New HASCO/Stratasys Hybrid System 3D Prints Inserts For Injection Molded Prototypes
Stratasys Ltd. and mold maker HASCO have announced a new approach to the production of low volume injection molded prototypes that could be a quicker and more cost-effective hybrid system.
3D Printing and the Future of Manufacturing
3D printing has changed production processes for the better and has transformed what was originally a prototyping tool into one that engineering firms now utilize to make final products, too.
Zare Reduces Manufacturing Costs by Implementing Fortus Additive Manufacturing System
Stratasys recently announced that Zare, a manufacturing service bureau based in Italy, cut its manufacturing costs by 50 percent in the aerospace and automotive industries by implementing a series of Stratasys Fortus 3D production systems.
Jazz Musician Needs 3D Printing Assistance
Musician Paul Hirsch has been developing a new type of âwholetone-tuned panpipeâ, but now requires assistance to determine how to 3D print them in production form.
Senvol Explains Where to Locate Your 3D Printer Farm
Annie Wang and Zach Simkin of Senvol presented some interesting logic regarding how companies should consider organizing their 3D printing infrastructure for optimum efficiency.
EOS Partners With GF Machining Creating Interesting Possibilities
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS has partnered with GF Machining Solutions, and we think the results could be quite interesting.
The Difference Between 3D Fabrication and 3D Construction
With several larger 3D printing experiments taking place, itâs now becoming clear there are two distinct styles of 3D printing: Fabrication and Construction.
3D Systems Announces Additive Manufacture of Heat Exchangers with Honeywell International
3D Systems announced its part in a $1.3 million contract to design, build and test an aircraft heat exchanger that is to be 3D printed.
The HEFT: Designed With 3D Printing
A simple snow shovel attachment project made extensive use of 3D printing technology to develop a unique product.
NightHawk: The First Mass Produced Headphone Component From Sculpteo
AudioQuest and Sculpteo have teamed up to bring us the first mass produced headphones containing a 3D printed component.
VoxelJet Discovers New Manufacturing Angle
VoxelJet are well-known for their massively-sized industrial 3D printers. But the size actually enables lower cost manufacturing.
Additive industries Introduces⊠Something?
Down a central aisle at Euromold we discovered a mysterious box from Additive Industries. We stopped by to find out whatâs in it.
3D Printing or Injection Molding?
This could be the question if youâre thinking of making many copies of an object: Should you 3D print or injection mold.
Free Additive Manufacturing Introductory Course
Are you in a business faced with a transition to 3D printing technology? Thereâs a course for that.
Near-Instant Product Manufacturing via 3D Printing
WHYcase demonstrated the true power of 3D printing by creating a brand new manufactured product in only 7 days.
Stop Comparing 3D Printing to Mass Production!
Itâs time to make it clear to everyone who asks: 3D printing isnât mass production.
3D Printing Simplifies Manufacturing In Ways You Didnât Realize
We found an unusual method of leveraging 3D printing technology to simplify the process of manufacturing: Through RFPs.
3D Printing Really Does Change Manufacturing
An interview with David Patrick of Shark Wheel dramatically shows in how 3D printing has utterly changed manufacturing.
3D Systems Releases Details About Its High Speed 3DP Production Line
Sometimes technological developments are born out of necessityâyou have a need, you fill it. But other times technological developments trigger new needs and ideas altogether.
Additively Assists Your Additive Manufacturing
A startup company hopes to simplify connecting with and selecting a 3D printing service provider for industrial parts.
Uncovered: 4 AXYZâs Secret 3D Wood Machine
For some time now weâve been hearing rumors of a mysterious âwood machineâ from a mysterious company called â4 AXYZâ. Now we know a lot more about it.
The Project That Wouldnât Exist Without 3D Printing
We ran across a new product that apparently would not have happened were it not for the availability of 3D printing technology.
Ultra-Fast 3D Printing?
A surprise announcement from ORNL and Cincinnati Incorporated hopes to revolutionize 3D printed manufacturing. But how?
Confirming the Other Half of 3D Printing
The science of 3D printing was conceived some 30 years ago with intentions of becoming a new form of manufacturing. By 2014, thatâs clearly happened. But after attending the opening event of NYCâs first 3D Printshow last night, we have another thought.
Sculpteoâs Factory Button
If you’ve been learning about 3D printing, you’ll know that the best things to print are those that are one-offs. Unique, custom items that are made once for someone. They’re special and “fit” only one use or person. If you want to make many of an item, you should not 3D print but instead… Continue reading Sculpteoâs Factory Button
Lulzbot Simplifies Life for a Mouthguard Manufacturer
We’re reading a case study in which manufacturer Megalodon Sports managed to save considerable cash and time by 3D printing prototypes of their new mouthguard product. Now, we know you’re thinking that this is going to be one of those standard stories where a manufacturer saves thousands by moving their prototyping from expensive CNC… Continue reading Lulzbot Simplifies Life for a Mouthguard Manufacturer
What Does A Big Company Do With 3D Printing?
We’re reading a very interesting interview by Joris Peels, who spoke to Prabhjot Sing, General Electric’s Manager of GE Additive Manufacturing Lab at GE Global Research. The thought we had was: how does a very large company make use of 3D printers? Readers who have personal devices obviously have very different usage patterns. Here’s… Continue reading What Does A Big Company Do With 3D Printing?