A new Taiwanese patent details a 3D printed concrete mix that substitutes reservoir silt to lower cement and aggregate demand.
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Food 3D Printing Enters New Territory With Patent for Plant-Based Salmon Replication
An unusual patent describes a method to 3D print plant-based salmon sashimi.
Creality Files Patent for Telescoping Filament Buffer Design
Creality seems to have patented a new filament buffer concept.
Patent Proposes TFT Driven Electrochemical Metal Printing
A newly published Taiwanese patent describes a powderless metal additive manufacturing concept using a TFT backplane to electrochemically print metal.
Patent Proposes Mobile Swarm FFF On One Platform
A new Turkish patent describes a mobile, multi-robot Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system that prints on a shared platform to sidestep conventional build-volume limits.
New Web Tool Makes Bricklayers Extrusion Method Accessible to Mainstream 3D Printing
Using the Bricklayers approach to 3D printing has never been easier with the new Brick Effect Processor.
New Stratasys Patent Centralizes and Restricts 3D Printer Tuning Parameters
Stratasys has patented a simplified approach for tuning 3D printers, which could have major implications in the future.
Patent Outlines Heat-Aided Finishing For Thermoset AM Parts
A new US patent application proposes a heat-aided abrasion method to speed finishing of additively manufactured thermoset parts.
Patent Proposes Variable Frequency Microwave 3D Printer
A new patent describes a printer that cures deposited material with variable frequency microwaves, eliminating separate post curing.
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.
Filament2 Secures Patent for Coaxial Extrusion System Enabling New FFF Materials
Filament2 has secured a patent for their highly unusual coaxial extrusion system.
Patent Outlines Cylindrical Rotary Inkjet 3D Printer
A newly published Chinese patent describes a cylindrical, continuously rotating inkjet 3D printer that aims to boost jet on time and throughput.
Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.
Patent Reveals Single-Sided Ultrasonic Levitation Printing
A newly published patent proposes a single-sided ultrasonic levitation printer that maintains contactless deposition even when obstacles and conveyors disturb the sound field.
Bambu Lab Did Not Patent an A2 Model
Bambu Lab was awarded a patent for what is not an unannounced A2 model.
Patent Proposes Magnetic 3D Printing Of Recycled FRP
A new patent outlines a way to recycle fiber reinforced plastics waste into magnetically aligned, FFF-printed composites.
Nexa3D Awarded New Resin Viscosity Patent Despite Company’s Collapse
Nexa3D has been awarded a patent!
Bambu Lab Awarded Patent for Intelligent Speed-Adjusting Method
An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.
Lugo Labs Awarded Patent for Hot-End Swapping System as Waste-Free FFF Technologies Advance
An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system.
Competing 3D Printer Plate-Cycler Designs Spark Licensing Questions and Potential Patent Risks
Since our last post on the PlateCycler, we’ve learned of significant controversies about this technology.
Flashforge Patent Reveals Waste Free Toolchanger 3D Printing Concept
It appears that Flashforge is getting into the toolchanger game.
New Patent Enables Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforcement in Resin 3D Printing for Ultra-Strong Parts
Researchers have developed a process to embed continuous carbon fiber into resin 3D prints.
Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System
Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.
Boston Micro Fabrication Secures Patent for Dual-Resolution Micro 3D Printing Technology
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) announced they’ve received an important patent.
Continuous Composites Secures Patent for CC3D 3D Printing
I’ve just noticed a new patent awarded to Continuous Composites.
Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing
I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.
Bambu Lab Expands into Engineering Materials Market as Stratasys Lawsuit Continues
The announcement of the Bambu Lab H2D Pro might have something to do with the Stratasys lawsuit.
Stratasys Eyes Medical Applications with New Body Part 3D Printing Patent
A new patent from Stratasys hints at a new 3D print application: Body Part Printing.
Chicago Additive’s AMOS High-Speed Desktop 3D Printers After Naval Collaboration
I’m reading about a new line of desktop 3D printers from Chicago Additive, AMOS.
Patent Confusion Clouds Brick Layers 3D Printing Technique Despite Public Domain Status
Everson Siqueira believes there are serious patent issues with the Brick Layers concept.
H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?
I’ve been thinking a lot about Bambu Lab’s new H2D device, and I am very puzzled.
Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?
Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?
Does Stratasys’ Patent Enforcement Signal a Threat to 3D Printing Innovation?
Does Stratasys really deserve the heat it’s getting for its Bambu Lab lawsuit?
Understanding the Real Implications of the Stratasys-Bambu Lab Patent Dispute
I continue to see doom and gloom regarding Stratasys’ patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab, but most of the commentary is nonsense.
Are Big Discounts on Bambu Lab 3D Printers Hinting at New Product Launches?
There are considerable discounts being offered on Bambu Lab 3D printers. What’s going on?
Markforged Loses Patent Case to Continuous Composites: $25M Settlement Agreed
Bad news for Markforged: They’ve lost their patent lawsuit with Continuous Composites.
Stratasys Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Bambu Lab and Tiertime: What You Need to Know
The news of Stratasys’ lawsuit has generated much commentary, but how much of it is accurate, and what’s really going on?
AnkerMake and Slice Engineering Settle Patent Infringement Lawsuit
A lawsuit between Anker and Slice Engineering has been settled.
Sprybuild Addresses Patent Concerns, Confirms Progress on Pioneering Resin 3D Printing Patents
I have a further update on the situation involving Sprybuild, a startup company offering a unique resin 3D printing system.
Sprybuild’s Innovative Resin 3D Printer Faces Potential Patent Dispute
Controversy has erupted over Sprybuild’s new continuously operating resin 3D printer.
Research Uncovers Patent Violations in 3D Printing Industry
A new research paper investigates the claim that some 3D printer companies have violated open source licenses.
Exploring the Foamy 3D Printing Revolution: PrintFoam’s Innovative Process
PrintFoam is a unique form of 3D printing that uses, as you might guess, actual foam.
Government Contracting Venture Rips Off an Open Source 3D Printer Design
The Hangprinter project seems to have been ripped off by a U.S. government contractor.
Rotary Piston Extruder Head Patented
A very unusual design for a 3D print extruder has been patented.
Thermwood’s Astonishing Patent Portfolio
Thermwood announced they’ve received another 32 patents for additive manufacturing methods, adding to their massive pile.
Question of the Week: PolyJet Patents
This week’s question focuses on the expiration of Stratasys-owned PolyJet patents.
Action At Continuous Composites
This month has been busy for Continuous Composites.
Three New Patents For Sakuu
Mysterious 3D print startup Sakuu reveals they have obtained not one, but three new intriguing patents.
Exploring Relativity Space’s Machine Learning 3D Printing Patent
Relativity Space owns what could become a key patent for additive manufacturing.
Tethon 3D Obtains Key Ceramic 3D Printing Patent
Tethon 3D obtained a patent for a key 3D printing feature in the resin process.
Desktop Metal Trademarks “FLEXCERA” And More
A search of the USPTO database reveals a new trademark by Desktop Metal: “FLEXCERA”.
ExOne’s X1 160Pro Metal 3D Printer Can Now Use Reactive Metals
ExOne announced a new atmosphere-controlled version of their massive X1 160Pro metal 3D printer, opening up the possibility of using many different metals.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Patent Granted
The developments in volumetric 3D printing continue with a new patent being recently granted by the USPTO.
The Unusual Rotary Piston Extruder Needs To Be Used
It’s been brought to our attention there is a patent on a very unusual 3D printer extruder design.
Examining European Additive Manufacturing Patents
A report from the European Patent Office shows a wealth of data regarding innovative activity.
Patenting Pandemic Designs?
3D printing has really stepped up to the plate in pandemic response — but what happens with those designs post-pandemic?
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?
The Challenge And Opportunity of 3D Printing Patent 684116B2
A key patent assigned to 3D Systems expires in 2022. What will this mean for 3D Systems and everyone else? We have some thoughts.
Possible Patent Infringement By Non-Planar Slic3r Development?
Non-planar 3D printing is a massive improvement, but it seems that it could be patented by a company, possibly leaving it difficult for the open source community.
FATHOM Patents Method of Quoting 3D Print Services
FATHOM has patented a method for pricing 3D print service quotes for molds. What does this mean for designers and engineers?
The Real Value of 3D Printing Patents
It’s not always about revenue; sometimes patents are worth it to prove larger positioning.
3D Printing and Smart Fabrics
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss innovations in smart fabrics that might be impacted by 3D printing.
The Patent War Between Formlabs and DWS
There’s a silent war being waged between two giants of 3D printing: DWS and Formlabs.
Final Word: The First 3D Printer
Since we published a story about the invention of 3D printing a few weeks ago, we have had much feedback.
The First 3D Printer: A Followup
When was the first 3D printer invented again?
Who Really Invented 3D Printing?
We all know that 3D printing was conceived in the mid-1980s, but the person who did so first is probably someone you’ve never heard of.
Solidscape Mystery Solved
An anonymous tipster has provided the solution to last week’s Solidscape event.
Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
We were directed to a patent describing a composition for 3D printable concrete. This would certainly be a very useful capability, as the many attempts at 3D printed buildings using concrete extruders have had mixed success. However, most, if not all, of them have been using standard concrete materials. We know from experience with thermoplastic… Continue reading Look Who’s Patented 3D Printable Concrete
Book of the Week: 3D Printer: Patents & Innovations
This week’s selection is the instructive “3D Printer: Patents & Innovations” by M. A. Buth.
Apple’s New 3D Printing Patent Makes No Sense
I’m reading a story on a new patent Apple just received and I can’t figure out what they will do with it.
Interesting 3D Printing Patent from Desktop Metal
I’m trolling through patents and found an interesting application from Desktop Metal, who propose a way to perform real time quality control.
Think You Can Keep Up With 3D Print Patents? Think Again
There’s a lot more going on in 3D printing than anyone would suspect.
Carbon Patents “Epoxy Dual Cure Resin” Process
It seems that Carbon has been awarded a new patent this week.
This Could Get Interesting: EnvisionTEC Holds a Patent For Continuous 3D Printing
With all the hullabaloo regarding what’s called “continuous” 3D printing these days, it seems that EnvisionTEC holds a patent for it.
Ultimaker Files First Patent: Good News or Bad?
Long time open source supporter Ultimaker reported that it had filed for its very first patent.
3D Printing Patents Can Be Amusing and Confusing
A reader pointed out an unusual patent claimed by one of companies on which we recently wrote a story.
Get Ready; The Next Wave of Metal 3D Printing is About to Begin
In 2009 something happened that started a 3D printer boom. That’s going to happen once again.
Guess Which 3D Printing Process Is Still Under Patent?
After our publication of thoughts on compromises when using dissolvable 3D printer filament for support material, a reader pointed out something rather interesting.
Here’s Why 3D Printing Patents Don’t Mean Much
Oh! Look! Someone’s patented SOMETHING about 3D printing! This changes EVERYTHING!
Something Weird Is Happening In 3D Printing Patents
While perusing recent patent filings by the major 3D printing companies, I noticed something rather strange.
The Most Unusual 3D Printing Patent Yet Seen
Researchers at Boeing have published a patent describing a bizarre method of 3D printing that involves levitation. I am skeptical.
Materialise Patents a 3D Gripper?
We just noticed an unusual patent application from 3D print service Materialise: a three-fingered “gripper”. What does this mean?
3D Systems’ Soap Printer? Will We See a “SoapJet”?
While perusing patent databases we noticed that 3D Systems has published a patent on methods to 3D print soap objects.
Apple Applies For 3D Printer Patent? Not Exactly
The big buzz this week was the discovery that Apple applied for a patent for 3D printing. But when the details are examined, it’s not really a 3D printer.
Apple’s 3D Coloration Patent: Analysis
As we described yesterday, Apple last week applied for a US patent for 3D print coloration technology. But what does this mean?
Stratasys Applies For Patent on Magnetic Support Material
On October 1st, the USPTO published a patent application from 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys for an unusual method of supporting 3D prints: magnetic media.
Autodesk Files Patent For Unusual 3D Printing Materials System
US Patent Application 20150093465 recently filed by Autodesk describes a very strange 3D printing approach.
Digital 3D Models to be Blocked at the Border?
A fascinating report on Techdirt explains the how digital goods could become subject to border control. This has implications to 3D printing.
Formlabs is in The Clear
Remember the lawsuit against Formlabs launched by industry giant 3D Systems? It’s been dismissed.
David vs. Goliath in 3D Printing
Big companies face increasing pressure from lesser vendors as patents expire. How will they survive?
Stratasys Patent Claims Against Afinia Dropped, Partially
The outcome is beginning to appear in the patent infringement case Stratasys brought against personal 3D printer marketer Afinia.
Hurco to Transform CNC Machines into 3D Printers?
Industrial CNC machine maker Hurco says they’ve filed a patent to enable CNC machines to become 3D printers.
Backlash to MakerBot’s Patents Grows
The knowledge that MakerBot has apparently patented designs given to them by their community is spreading and some folks are upset.
Has MakerBot Crossed The Line? For Some, Yes
Controversy this week regarding MakerBot’s aggressive patent filings. Why the controversy? Because the concepts were originally donated by supporters in good faith to further the cause of 3D printing. And now MakerBot has patented them.
MakerBot’s Color-Changing Extruder Patent
The buzz today comes from a new MakerBot patent that claims an ability to change filament on the fly – within a single extruder.