Canon Production Printing has filed a European patent application for a different way to remove support material from UV inkjet 3D printed structures.
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AI Post-Slicing GCODE Lowers FFF Material Use
A new research paper shows AI and curvature-aware post-slicing can cut FFF material use by about a quarter without touching CAD or the slicer.
Admixtures Tune Geopolymer Concrete For 3DCP
Researchers evaluated barium chloride, tartaric acid, sucrose, and sodium tripolyphosphate to tune the printability and mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete for extrusion 3D printing.
High-Speed Laser DED Delivers Robust Inconel 718
Researchers validated a high-speed laser DED process that prints Inconel 718 quickly while keeping key properties stable.
New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing
A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.
Deep Learning Co-Optimizes LPBF Titanium Gyroid Lattices
A new paper demonstrates a deep learning framework that co-optimizes Laser Powder Bed Fusion settings and titanium gyroid lattice design to boost printability and performance.
Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG
We had the opportunity to check out Helio Additive’s fascinating 3D print optimization tool with 3D-Fuel’s PCTG material. Before we get into the details, let’s set the background of each of these two products. PCTG? What’s PCTG? Everyone is familiar with the typical desktop 3D print materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS. Others may know of… Continue reading Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG
Helio Additive Expands Material Support with 3D-Fuel PCTG Integration
3D-Fuel and Helio Additive have partnered to enable the use of PCTG with Helio.
Patent Reimagines Editable Tree 3D Supports
A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.
Closed Loop Reference Method Optimizes FFF Accuracy
Researchers propose a new closed loop reference optimization for extrusion 3D printing.
Stratasys–Novineer Partnership Brings Toolpath-Aware Generative Optimization to GrabCAD
Stratasys announced a very interesting partnership with Novineer.
Hybrid Layer Heights Boost FFF Strength And Efficiency
Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.
MIT Researchers Develop Generative CAD System Optimized for 3D Printing Constraints
Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing.
Slicedog Plug-In Promises Up to 50% Material Savings in 3D Printing
Want to save 3D print material? SliceDog can do that.
BambuStudio Now Integrates Helio Additive Simulation for Optimized 3D Print Quality
What could be the biggest news of the week just happened: BambuStudio now integrates with Helio Additive.
Novineer: Topology Optimization with Editable CAD Models
We had a chat with Novineer, a new company offering 3D generative design software. The Daytona-based company is quite new, having been founded in 2022 by Dr. Ali Tamijani and Dr. Zhicao Wang. Tamijani had previously been a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. They began development of their product in 2023, and… Continue reading Novineer: Topology Optimization with Editable CAD Models
Helio Additive Partners with MOCOM to Enhance Large-Scale 3D Printing Efficiency
Helio Additive announced a very interesting partnership with MOCOM.
Graph Theory Applied to 3D Printing: New Research Enhances Toolpath Optimization
Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.
Cutting Costs and Complexity: Velo3D’s CP1 Aluminum Alloy Gains Popularity
Velo3D’s new aluminum material is taking hold in their customer base.
Authentise Introduces Industry’s First VMI System with Flows Update
Authentise introduced a rather interesting feature to their Flows service.
3D Alliances Launches IMPACT Program to Boost 3D Printer Sales
I’m looking at 3D Alliances’ new “IMPACT” program for 3D printer manufacturers.
1000 Kelvin Announces Autodesk Fusion 360 AMAIZE Plugin
1000 Kelvin has integrated their powerful software into Autodesk Fusion 360.
Accelerating Additive Manufacturing: PhysicsX’s AI Simulations Promise a Design Revolution
A seemingly minor investment announcement might have big implications for additive manufacturing.
Markforged Links Slicing and Simulation
Markforged announced a very useful new feature for their Eiger software platform.
Optimizing 3D Printed Medical Implants
New research shows a way to optimize human 3D printed implants for more personalized microstructure.
Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?
I had a chat with Teton Simulation’s Doug Kenik to find out where SmartSlice is headed.
Intech Launches Large-Format Metal 3D Printer
Intech Additive Solutions announced a new metal 3D printers that has a much bigger build volume.
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.
Oqton Raises US$40M
Oqton announced it has raised a massive US$40M from investors.
Book of the Week: Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization
This week’s selection is “Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization” by Weihong Zhang and Ying Zhou.
SLS 3D Printing For Robotic End-Of-Arm Applications
When improving a 3D printed part, sometimes a different 3D printing technology is the best route as contract manufacturer HARBEC recently found.
Getting Better Prints With 3DOptimizer
A new online service has emerged that hopes to guide 3D printer operators to better printing parameters: 3DOptimizer.
Book of the Week: Job Shop Lean
This week’s selection is “Job Shop Lean: An Industrial Engineering Approach to Implementing Lean in High-Mix Low-Volume Production Systems” by Shahrukh A. Irani.
nTopology Releases nTop Platform 2.0
nTopology released the latest version of their nTop Platform software, 2.0, and it seems to include some incredibly powerful built-in toolkits.
Automating 3D Print Parameters For Optimal Results
Researchers are developing machine learning systems that could potentially automate the complex 3D print parameters used in 3D printing jobs.
The Desperate Need For More Advanced 3D Print Slicers
After watching a fascinating video showing a powerful strengthening technique, I am convinced we have a long way to go with 3D printing software.
XponentialWorks and the Collaborative Road to Upgrading Additive Manufacturing
The companies in the XponentialWorks portfolio are looking to enhance performance in generative design and additive manufacturing.
Is One-Click 3D Printing Possible?
We had a chat with a company that hopes to bring the concept of “one-click printing” to the world.
Book of the Week: A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization
This week’s selection is the detailed work, “A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization” by Amir M. Mirzendehdel.