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The Texan Freeze And 3D Printing Plastics Supply Disruption
Among the many enduring repercussions of last month’s disastrous winter storm in Texas is a plastics supply chain shortage that could impact filament raw suppliers.
How Green Can 3D Printing Be?
There has been a significant shift towards more eco-friendly 3D printing recently, but there is a long way to go.
Senvol Gets A Funding Boost
Senvol announced new investment coming from the US military.
New Soft, Stretchable Metal Can Be 3D Printed
While attempts to develop a new material may not always pan out, a successful attempt in 2018 has led to ongoing research and new potentials.
Metal 3D Printing Powders Consolidation: ALTANA Completes TLS Acquisition
ALTANA has completed its acquisition of TLS, focusing on the metal 3D printing powder market.
SABIC And Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider SABIC’s contributions to industrial 3D printing.
Are Partnerships With Chemical Companies Required For 3D Printer Manufacturers?
I’ve been looking at several material announcements lately from 3D printer manufacturers and am noticing a trend.
Roboze Introduces Flexible Subscription 3D Printing Plan
Roboze announced a unique method of using their equipment: by subscription.
Finally: Method Discovered To Easily Decompose 3D Print Material
Researchers have identified a method of easily — and ecologically — disposing of PET thermoplastics.
Bacteria Could Provide Eco-Friendly Plastics
Researchers have found a way to persuade cyanobacteria to produce larger quantities of a certain thermoplastic.
Are Biocompatible 3D Printer Resins Truly Safe?
New research has uncovered previously unrecognized toxicity issues with certain biocompatible resins.
Case Western Reserve University’s Advancements In 3D Printing Materials
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider a leading research university’s work in advancing 3D printing materials.
Successful 3D Printing Requires Optimal Everything
I’m reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.
New 3D Printing Material: Fungus
Researchers have developed a unique and eco-friendly material for 3D printing: fungus!
The Real Story In 3D Printing Safety Is Materials Science
What really makes a difference for safety in 3D printing is the materials science, says the CEO of RIZE.
India Government Moving Forward With New 3D Printing Policy
The government of India is set to develop a new policy regarding 3D printing.
Evonik Buys Into UnionTech
German chemical giant Evonik acquired a piece of UnionTech.
Can 3DQue 3D Print Engineering Materials On The Creality Ender?
I had a discussion with the techs at 3DQue and discovered they have found a way to 3D print many different engineering materials at very low cost.
Seven 3D Print Automation Concerns
I’ve been doing some thinking about automation lately and realized there are several things that should be covered by 3D print automation solutions.
Is LulzBot Shifting To 1.75mm Filament?
The latest LulzBot machine is the TAZ Pro S, and it sports a 1.75mm tool head, unlike the rest of the company’s lineup.
Why Copper Could Be The Next Golden Material For Additive Manufacturing
Copper is a relatively rare material in additive manufacturing operations, but that could change in the next few years.
Sculpteo Adds Four Green BASF Engineering Materials
Sculpteo has added several new materials to their portfolio as a result of their relationship with BASF.
Book of the Week: Materials Selection In Mechanical Design
This week’s selection is “Materials Selection In Mechancial Design” by Michael F. Ashby.
Titan Robotics Partners With Jabil For Advanced Materials
Titan Robotics beefed up their production 3D printing offerings with a new partnership with Jabil.
Prusa Research’s Amazing New Materials Table
Prusa Research has released an extremely interesting and highly useful materials table.
Why Is There No Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Resin?
After a chance call from a reader, I wondered about the apparent unavailability of carbon fiber reinforced 3D printer resin, and learned a great deal.
Essentium’s Unique Approach To Aerospace 3D Printing
Many 3D print companies service the aerospace industry, but it appears that Essentium is doing things in quite a different way.
The Not-Round 3D Printer Filament Spool
Slant3D has re-invented the ubiquitous 3D printer filament spool, but for some reason it’s not round.
GoProto’s New Elastomer 3D Print Service
GoProto announced a new service dedicated to flexible 3D prints, which they call “3DElastoPrint”.
Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR
Fusion3 has introduced a new and powerful slicing system for their 3D printers, REACTOR.
Carbon x Henkel Partnership A Clear 3D Printing Materials Win
Two big names in 3D printing have announced an expanded relationship that’s paving the way for new engineering materials.
Elcan: Sifting Through The Metal 3D Printing Powder
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata discuss the importance of quality for metal 3D printing materials.
Generating Gradient Material 3D Prints With GraMMaCAD
Fraunhofer IGD has developed a new type of software for 3D printing that enables use of gradient-style materials.
DoD Funds Ambitious High-Volume Additive Manufacturing Process Development
As additive manufacturing continues to work toward high-volume applications, major institutions have taken notice — not just in industry, but in government departments.
Azul 3D x DuPont Collaboration Targets 3D Printing For Electronic Materials
High-throughput 3D printing startup Azul 3D has announced an “exclusive development collaboration” with DuPont Electronics & Imaging.
Two Companies Offer New 3D Printer Acquisition Programs
News this week sees two companies offering different ways to acquire their 3D printer products.
An Inside Look At Covestro’s Acquisition Of DSM Additive Manufacturing
Last week, a major deal was announced as Covestro is acquiring business units from DSM, including the additive manufacturing business. We go to the source for more information on what that means for our industry.
3D Printing For Toolmaking: What You Need To Know
One of the biggest positives of 3D printing is that no tooling is required — but it might just be perfect for making parts including jigs, fixtures, end-use parts, and even tooling.
Book of the Week: Mechanical Behavior of Materials
This week’s selection is “Mechanical Behavior of Materials” by Norman Dowling, Stephen Kampe, and Milo Kral.
Covestro To Acquire DSM’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business
In a blockbuster deal, DSM has agreed to sell their DSM Resins & Functional Materials line of business to Covestro.
Authentise Adds Material Management
Digital manufacturing offers a great many benefits, but only when all the pieces are in place — and that includes thorough materials traceability. As industry continues to ease into adoption of newer processes like additive manufacturing, certain questions still linger. Key among these is traceability: it’s imperative to know what is where and when. The… Continue reading Authentise Adds Material Management
Why Are There So Many New AM Metal Powder Companies?
I had a thought about why there are a number of new entrants to the AM metal powder market.
ARMOR Group Opens 3D Printing Materials Plant In North America
ARMOR Group announced the opening of new 3D printing materials manufacturing operations located near Cincinnati.
Nexa3D Makes Three Big Announcements
Nexa3D made multiple announcements this week, each strengthening their position in the market.
You Could Win $25K Worth of 3D Printing Services
A start-up based in Berkeley, California, polySpectra, is attempting to make better materials for 3D printing.
The Cheap Filament Option
Many Fabbaloo readers consume a lot of 3D printer materials, and that can be expensive. But there are ways to reduce costs.
Essentium Materials Handling Guide Reveals Drying Insights For 3D Printing
Everyone knows 3D printer filament must be dry to function properly, but exactly how is this best done?
Pantheon Developing Very High Speed 3D Printer
There’s a new industrial filament 3D printer in the works that could operate seven to nine times faster than conventional devices.
Arcanum And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers the achievement of 3D printable porcelain.
RIZIUM Glass Fiber For Full-Color, Sustainable 3D Printing
RIZIUM Glass Fiber For Full-Color, Sustainable 3D Printing
BASF Forward AM Moves Forward, Acquires Owens Cornings’ XSTRAND Business Line
Forward AM has acquired Owens Cornings’ XSTRAND business line, expanding its portfolio of advanced 3D printing materials.
Is It Filament Weight, Length, or Volume?
The question of measuring an amount of 3D printer filament seems straightforward, but there’s more to the story.
BCN3D’s Latest Multi-Million Investment
BCN3D has announced a new funding round that should have interesting implications on future innovations for the desktop 3D printing company.
Jabil Updates On Additive Manufacturing Operations And Strategies
On the heels of Jabil’s recently announced collaboration with Fictiv, we catch up directly with the digital manufacturing company for a look at their latest 3D printing strategies.
Researchers Break The 3D Printed Latex Barrier
Researchers at the Virginia Tech have developed an unusual method that allows latex to be 3D printed.
Serious Additive Manufacturing Technology Centers
Two major new additive manufacturing-focused technology centers have recently opened, signalling the seriousness of 3D printing as strategic focus.
Question of the Week: Is 3D Printer Filament Too Expensive?
This week’s question examines the pricing of 3D printer filament.
Startup’s Bike Helmet is Custom Fit, 3D Printed Honeycomb
UK’s Hexr introduces £299 helmet made from castor bean oil.
Henkel Continues To Expand In Additive Manufacturing
Henkel is adding to its Additive Manufacturing Services.
Not Slowing Down: RIZE Execs Discuss New 3D Printer, Alliance, Workflows
Executives from RIZE connect the dots in the company’s newly announced 3D printer, depth of the RIZIUM Alliance, and what we can expect to see coming next.
Clariant Steps Back, DSM Steps Up For 3D Printing Materials
Large chemical companies’ participation in the 3D printing materials space is shaking up a little with a portfolio shift.
Weinberg Seeks Information On Proprietary 3D Printer Materials
Michael Weinberg is seeking information from the public on 3D printers that employ various mechanisms to ensure the use of proprietary materials.
Hemp & 3D Printing: How Are They Connected?
Emerging at the forefront of green materials being used to 3D print is hemp.
Advanced Materials Helping 3D Printing Adapt To COVID-19 Response
The 3D printing industry has been a beacon of manufacturing hope during the pandemic outbreak — thanks in large part to materials that have proven up to the task.
HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Expands Offerings In No Small Measure
HP 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing is introducing a new material along with several other 3D printing announcements today.
3D Printed Foam Expands 40x for Big Prints from Small 3D Printers
Researchers have developed a way to expand 3D printed objects 40x using foam.
Book of the Week: Advanced Materials
This week’s selection is the eBook “Advanced Materials” by 3dpbm.
1.75 vs 2.85mm Filament Showdown
Where did the two 3D printer filament diameters come from and what is the difference? Which one is better?
High-Speed Functional 3D Printing Materials Partnership
Nexa3D has announced a materials partnership with Henkel.
What Continuous Kinetic Mixing Means For High-Strength 3D Printing
Fortify recently introduced its new Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) module; now, the company’s CEO fills us in on its importance and on plans for the future.
Lower Cost Steel Mini Mills & Metal 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers examine steel mini mills and more economical metal 3D printing.
Fortify Fortifies Additives For Additive Manufacturing
Fortify has introduced its Continuous Kinetic Mixing (CKM) system for enhanced photopolymer functionality.
JuggerBot 3D And Royal DSM To Develop Pellet 3D Printers
Royal DSM has partnered with another 3D printer manufacturer, JuggerBot 3D, to develop pellet 3D printers.
Question of the Week: Matching Materials To 3D Printer
A reader asks about the type of resins required for a specific 3D printer, and we uncovered a solution.
Is Stratasys Feeling The Pressure From Below?
Stratasys launched an unusual marketing campaign that for the first time targets users of low-cost alternative 3D printing equipment. Why did they do this?
Additive Manufacturing Materials: Proprietary or Open?
The debate over use of proprietary or open materials ecosystems is becoming a big topic in 3D printing.
UV Resistant Biopolymers Coming?
New research could result in the availability of UV-resistant biopolymers.
Cubicure’s Hot Lithography Option
Cubicure has developed an unusual 3D printing process they call Hot Lithography. We review how it works.
The Three (and a Half) Approaches To 3D Print Materials
I’ve noticed there are now three main approaches to dealing with 3D printer materials. There’s more than just open and closed options.
RIZE Makes A Materials Deal With Sindoh
Two 3D printer companies have made an arrangement for use of materials: certain Sindoh equipment will be able to make use of RIZE materials.
NewPro3D and Henkel’s Innovative DLP Process Helps Surgeons Prepare
Vancouver-based 3D printing company NewPro3D has entered a collaborative partnership with chemical company Henkel.
Are Composites Disrupting 3D Printing?
Megan has some thoughts about the use of composite materials in 3D printing.
Clariant’s Zero Emission Production: The Beginning of a Trend?
Clariant’s production plant is now running on entirely green energy, making it possible for them to boast of green products. Is this a PR move, or a real trend?
Saroléa’s Superbike Powered By Electricity and Polymaker
We had a close look at an electric Superbike, the Saroléa N60, which can accelerate at unearthly rates, and prototyped using Polymaker materials.
An Update On RePLAy 3D
RePLAy 3D contacted us to explain more details about the nature of their unusual 3D printer filament recycling service.
Chemical Companies Acquiring 3D Printers
Prodways Group announced sales of 3D printers, but not to “normal” customers: Instead they sold them to chemical companies, and we know why.
Rize All-In On Bio-Friendly 3D Printing
It seems that RIZE is placing a bet on a future 3D printing world with increased emphasis on safety. We found out some details.
An Update on The Progress of Additive industries
Additive Industries announced a series of interesting technical and corporate moves that should power their expansion. We speculate on what they could mean for the 3D printing industry.
The PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0
PrintDry released an updated version of their popular desktop 3D printer filament dryer, which can dramatically increase the quality of hydroscopic 3D printer materials such as nylon.
Why Did BASF Acquire Sculpteo?
3D print service Sculpteo is to be acquired by BASF, but why is a chemical company buying a service company, something they’ve never done before? We found out why.
Trends and Impressions of Formnext 2019
Formnext 2019 was the largest 3D printing event ever held in history. We list the top trends seen at the growing trade show.
There’s More 3D Printing / Chemical Company Partnerships
Mitsubishi, a global chemical giant, has partnered with 3D printer manufacturer atum 3D to develop new 3D printing resins and materials.
SOLVAY’s Advanced Polymers Head to the ARGO Production 3D Printer
ROBOZE announced an interesting deal for advanced 3D printing materials with SOLVAY to provide access to high temperature PEEK and carbon fiber filaments.
The Challenge of Finding 3D Printer Resellers
There are many kinds of equipment resellers, but some are not appropriate for 3D printing [Source: Fabbaloo]