Two major new additive manufacturing-focused technology centers have recently opened, signalling the seriousness of 3D printing as strategic focus.
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Question of the Week: Is 3D Printer Filament Too Expensive?
This week’s question examines the pricing of 3D printer filament.
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.
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?
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.
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]
Formlabs Expands Dental Program In A Big Way
Formlabs announced a series of bold moves to secure their place at the top of the dental 3D printing industry, including a new business unit, new dental 3D printing materials and a new dental 3D printer, the Form 3B.
Question of the Week: Fiber-Reinforced Filaments
What options are available for 3D print materials containing long reinforcing fibers?
Next-Generation Full-Color, Multi-Material PolyJet 3D Printing With The New Stratasys J850 3D Printer
Stratasys’ new J850 3D printer is the next generation for full-color PolyJet 3D printing.
No Really, It’s The End Of The Line For Cubify
3D Systems seems to be finally shutting down sales of materials for their now long-expired CubePro 3D printer.
Carbon’s Latest Rigid 3D Printing Material Shows Strength Of Development
A new rigid polyurethane material from Carbon proves interesting for both its performance properties and the story of its development.
3devo Focusing On Customer Training
Is it really possible to produce your own 3D printer filaments? 3devo seems to have figured out not only the hardware to do so, but also the process.
Photocentric Working Directly With Manufacturing Clients
Photocentric’s growth strategy includes working directly with manufacturing clients to obtain feedback on their engineering resins.
Stratasys Debuts Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Portfolio: New J750 3D Printer, Materials, Software
Stratasys is unveiling a new Digital Anatomy portfolio to offer targeted functionality in healthcare 3D printing.
Production-Ready 3D Printing With 3D Systems’ Newest Figure 4 Materials
The latest materials for 3D Systems’ Figure 4 system highlight one very important thing for 3D printing: it’s ready for production.
Unusual Engineered Material Maintains Strength With Light
What is a light-stabilized material? Could it be used in 3D printing? If so, what could you make?
The R&D Tax Credit and the Three C’s of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss ensuring tax credits for companies working with three primary components of 3D printing: hardware, software, and materials.
AddiFab Pulls In Investment, Deepens Mitsubishi Relationship
A new investment is deepening Mitsubishi Chemical’s relationship with Freeform Injection Molding.
Method Of Developing Reconfigurable Materials Discovered
Can 3D prints change shape and maintain the new shape? New research seems to show this is possible, but what could this research lead to?
A Funny Thing Happened When Filament Shopping
What is the key factor for buying 3D printer filament? It is not cost and we tell you why.
A “Universal Cartridge” For Form 2 3D Printers, But Should You Use It?
ProtoArt sells a universal cartridge for Form 2 resin 3D printers, allowing third party resins. But should you really use this product?
Carbon Comes To Protolabs; Launches Digital Print Denture Workflow
Carbon is set to expand its Digital Light Synthesis technology with Protolabs and Dentsply Sirona.
Big Chemical Forces Rigid.ink To Pivot
What happens when the big guys move into 3D print materials? The smaller players must pivot; Rigid.ink is no longer selling filament!
BASF Speaks: 3D Printing Innovation, Collaboration, & Lawsuit
3D printing is a dynamic, growing industry. Materials giant BASF knows this well, having spent years strategizing its entry into and participation in additive manufacturing.
3D Printing Plant-Based Plastics And The Environment
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers discuss use of bioplastics in 3D printing.
After Several Months, How Is Ultimaker’s Cura Marketplace Doing?
How is Ultimaker’s new Cura marketplace doing? We took a look at the current state of the innovative material profile venture to help 3D printer operators.
Book of the Week: Introduction to Polymers
This week’s selection is “Introduction to Polymers” by Robert J. Young and Peter A. Lovell.
3D Print Learning Series: Materials
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on the different materials possible in 3D printing.
Self-Melting 3D Printed Support Structures Now Possible
Need easy-to-use support structures? Researchers have discovered a way to automatically liquify a printable material after 3D printing using green light.
10,500 Filaments Now in Filaments.directory Catalog
Looking for a particular 3D printer filament? One great service to help is Filaments.directory, whose extensive database of materials can be easily searched.
Zortrax Leans Dental With Biocompatible Resins
Zortrax has introduced dental-specific resins for its Inkspire 3D printer.
Recent Trends in 3D Printing Glass
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss innovations in 3D printing with glass.
The Next Stage of 3D Printing Standards?
A reader poses an interesting question about 3D printing standards.
The Problem With Printer Profile Libraries
A new strategy by some vendors to provide 3D printer profiles may backfire.
Maturing Conversations In Desktop 3D Printing: Materials And Applications
A conversation with MatterHackers points to a maturing digital fabrication environment.
One To Watch: Essentium
Are you paying attention to Essentium? You should be.
Evolve And Evonik Take A Materials STEP
Evolve Additive Solutions has teamed up with Evonik for a joint material development agreement.
Katie Hardiman: “There Is Currently A Polymer Material Race In The Additive World Happening”
Katie Hardiman is an Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineer at the Irish Manufacturing Research, which provides information and support to manufacturing SMEs.
DuPont Brings Blockbuster Plastics To 3D Printing
DuPont has introduced eight new high-performance 3D printing materials.
AddiFab Intrigues With 3D Printing Freedom For Injection Molding
“It’s kind of basic,” says AddiFab Inc. CEO Carsten Jarfelt, “we combine the freedom of 3D printing with the known, credible, repeatable benefits of injection molding.”
Inside ACEO’s Silicone 3D Printing Lab
A look inside ACEO’s US 3D printing operations proved illuminating.
MatterHackers’ Materials Partnerships
3D printing reseller MatterHackers is greatly expanding its materials reach with several high-profile partnerships.
EOS Continues Focus On Series Additive Manufacturing With Four New Metals
Industrial 3D printing continues to march toward serial production.
Flame-Retardant Onyx Material
Markforged has introduced its latest Onyx material, the flame-retardant Onyx FR.
Many More High-Performance 3D Printing Materials Are Coming
With RAPID + TCT coming up next month, we can expect to see many new product introductions — with a lot to come in materials.
New Windform Material Line Focuses on Production 3D Printing
Windform’s new P-LINE material family is targeted at high-speed production 3D printing.
Aluminum Alloys’ Step Toward Standardization for 3D Printing
A new registration has been created for aluminum powders used in 3D printing — and the first registration has been granted.
Is Ultimaker’s Print Profile System Taking Over?
Ultimaker’s powerful Material Alliance Program is growing rapidly, but what does this mean?
Five 3D Printing Breakthroughs, And Five More
I’m reading a piece on Singularity Hub describing “The Next 5 Printing Breakthroughs”, and have my own five thoughts.
AddiFab Emerges with Freeform Injection Molding, Mitsubishi Collaboration
Product and prototype: productype. The freedoms of 3D printing with the volumes of injection molding. AddiFab promises these and more.
Why Is Shapeways Suddenly Adding Engineering 3D Printing Materials?
Today Shapeways announced the availability of two new 3D print materials, but I’m now wondering if there is something more going on behind the scenes.
Royal DSM: Do You Know Them?
Charles Goulding and Ryan Donley of R&D Tax Savers present an overview of DSM’s recent involvement in the 3D printing industry.
Fortify CEO Shares A Look Into The Future Of Composites 3D Printing
We caught up with Fortify CEO Josh Martin for a chat about high-strength composite-based 3D printing.
Invented: MultiMaterial Resin 3D Printing
It may soon be possible to 3D print resin objects in more than one material.
Windform’s Commercial Strategy Shift
CRP has announced a change in commercial policy for Windform materials.
The Importance of Materials Partnerships
Open material platforms represent an increasingly winning approach in 3D printing.
Fortify and DSM to Develop High-Performance Composites
Fortify and DSM are developing high-performance composite 3D printing materials for structural parts.
Carbon’s Significant News For Dental 3D Printing
Carbon’s powerful resin 3D printers have been extensively used by manufacturing, but it seems the company is all in for dental usage as well.
Ultimaker Looks Up with Cloud and Material Announcements
Two Cura-centric announcements from Ultimaker today mark ongoing progress for the company.
A Self-Healing 3D Printed Elastomer
The dream of self-healing materials is slowly becoming a reality.
The Deep Implications Of UL2904 On 3D Printing
UL finally published its standards on 3D print safety, and there are definitely going to be implications.
Solvay and 3D Printing Materials Simulation
Understanding high-performance polymers in 3D printing is crucial.
Small 3D Print Operations Should Consider Consolidation
There is so much competition smaller 3D print vendors might consider consolidating to expand.
The Need for Materials Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing
An important acquisition in simulation and materials intelligence has been flying under the radar.
Chemical Companies’ Focus on 3D Printing
Evonik recently announced its acquisition of 3D printing materials startup Structured Polymers.
Jabil Engineered Materials: In-Depth with the Execs
Today, Jabil Engineered Materials debuts; we spoke with two executives to find out why the move is promising for the 3D printing industry.