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Sculpteo Introduces Sample Kits to Showcase 3D Printing and Finishing Options
Sculpteo announced the availability of “sample kits”, something more manufacturing services should do.
AM Technologies Launches Desktop Vapor Smoothing Unit for Enhanced 3D Print Finishing
AM Technologies announced a desktop vapor smoothing unit.
HP and DyeMansion Formalize Strategic Collaboration
Focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, and eco-friendly additive manufacturing solutions.
AM-FLOW’s Conveyor System Simplifies 3D Printed Part Sorting
AM-FLOW has an interesting concept for handling completed 3D prints that beats the robots.
Has Formlabs Solved 3D Printing’s Post-Processing Problem?
Announced at Formnext 2023, Fuse Blast automates additive part cleaning and polishing, promising finished 3D-printed products in 15 minutes.
AMT Unveils Desktop-Sized Vapor Smoothing System: PostPro SFX
AMT announced a very unusual smoothing system that fits on a desktop.
Automated Post-Processing with Formlabs’ New Fuse Blast Unit
Formlabs announced a new element to their SLS 3D printing ecosystem: Fuse Blast.
Book of the Week: Perfecting Your Prints
This week’s selection is “Perfecting Your Prints: Mastering Post-Processing and Finishing Techniques for Exceptional 3D Prints” by Barrett Williams.
Book of the Week: Painting Wargaming Figures
This week’s selection is “Painting Wargaming Figures” by Javier Gomez Valero.
Simplifying Powder Cleanup: Solukon’s SFM-PCU for Metal 3D Printing
Solukon announced an interesting powder collection unit.
Cosplay Enthusiasts Take Note: Unique Approach to FFF 3D Print Smoothing
I’m watching a fascinating video showing an unusual technique for smoothing FFF 3D prints.
Streamlining Metal 3D Printing: Solukon and Reichenbacher Hamuel’s Innovative Collaboration
A new partnership has resulted in a significant optimization of powder-based 3D printing.
AMT Announces Strategic Restructuring: A Shift towards Sustainable Growth and Profitability
A surprising announcement emerged from AMT this week: they are reducing their staff.
Streamline Your Post-Processing Workflow with AM Solutions’ Automated S2 Technology
If you think cleaning and smoothing 3D prints is easy, think again, and take a look at AM Solutions’ technology.
Carbon Expands Dental Labs Offering
Carbon introduced automated print preparation for dental models and new validated post-processing options with Form Wash.
3D Printing Company Shifts to 4-Day Work Week: What Does This Mean For You?
A 3D print company has shifted to a four-day week.
Solukon Brings Automated Depowdering to EOS P1 and P5 Series 3D Printers
Solukon announced a new series of adapters that should greatly expand the use of the sophisticated post processing system.
RePPA: A Game Changer for Resin 3D Printer Post-Processing and IPA Recycling
A company has launched an accessory to post process resin 3D prints and recycle the solvent!
The Need For Standardized 3D Print Bins
I had an idea after roving around Formnext 2022, and it has to do with post processing.
A Look at Rivelin’s Impressive Metal Post Processor
Rivelin Robotics showed their amazing metal 3D print post processing station to us last week.
Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell
At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they don’t even sell.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normal… Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
There’s a Growing Focus on Post Processing
Post processing was for a long time the forgotten step in 3D printing. Now, that’s changing.
Formlabs Announces Finishing Tools Kit
Formlabs announced a set of finishing tools that could be very useful for anyone 3D printing.
Rivelen Robotics’ Metal Post Processing Technology
Rivelen Robotics provides a very interesting metal post processing solution for production.
AM Solutions On Post Processing Prints
I’m reading a brief from AM Solutions that talks about post processing, and there are some interesting points.
What Makes a Good Metal Post Processing Station?
We took a look at the ENESKApostpro workstation.
Xioneer Introduces Large Support Dissolving Station
Xioneer announced the “Vortex EZ”, a powerful post processing device for advanced FFF 3D printing.
All In One Resin 3D Printer Post Processing Device Coming?
An intriguing post online suggests the development of an end-to-end post processing resin 3D printing device is underway.
AMT Looking To Develop Smart Metal AM Post Processing Capability
AMT is secretly working on metal post processing equipment.
Dyemansion Can Now Process Polypropylene
I had a chat with DyeMansion and learned they can now post process polypropylene parts.
New Admatec Sintering Furnace Enables Ceramic Production
Admatec announced a new furnace that could enable their clients to take on additional production of 3D printed ceramics.
3D Systems Announces SLA 750 3D Printers
3D Systems announced a new series of industrial 3D printers, the SLA 750.
Eight 3D Print Companies On The Move
I follow many 3D printing companies, but there are a few on which I’m keeping a close watch.
How To Properly Clean 3D Prints With Simple Green
I’ve been using Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent, and it works quite well — if you know what to do.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D Printer, Part 3
We extensively tested the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D printer and the matching Wash and Cure Plus Machine. Here we discuss software and wrap up.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D Printer, Part 2
Our testing of the Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D printer continues with a review of operations and post processing.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve just completed several weeks of testing of Anycubic’s new Photon Mono X 6K resin 3D printer.
XJET’s Smooth 3D Printing Advantage
I spoke with XJET’s Dror Danai to find out why XJET technology has an advantage over other ceramic 3D printing options.
DyeMansion’s New Black Line
Dyemansion introduced a new “Black Line” for 3D print coloring.
It’s All About The Unit Cost: AMT’s New SF Series
AMT introduced a new line of highly advanced post processing devices for additive manufacturers, the SF Series.
AMT Secures Major Funding
AMT scored a huge US$15M Series B financing round.
What’s With All The 3D Print Cleaning Stations?
Another week and more news on a dedicated cleaning station. But why so many announcements?
DyeMansion’s VaporFuse Process Breaks the Food Barrier
DyeMansion announced a new food safe capability for their VaporFuse process, and several corporate advancements.
XJET’s New Smart SMART Station
XJET announced “SMART”, an intelligent post-processing workstation.
Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000
Digital Metal announced an accessory for their popular DM P2500 high-resolution metal 3D printer.
Prusa Research Announces Speedy SLA 3D Printer
Prusa Research significantly updated their SL1 MSLA 3D printer.
Wematter Announces Unusual SLS Post-Processing Device
Wematter announced the Density Gen II post-processing unit, and it uses an unusual two-step process for cleaning SLS 3D prints.
Tethon 3D Obtains Key Ceramic 3D Printing Patent
Tethon 3D obtained a patent for a key 3D printing feature in the resin process.
DyeMansion’s TryMansion
DyeMansion announced a new program they call “TryMansion”.
AMT Now Offers Financing
AMT announced the availability of financing services.
Some Questions About The PolySmoother
I’m looking at a new and wildly successful Kickstarter for something called the “PolySmoother”, which they say is “an extremely convenient tool for polishing 3D prints”.
Just How Reflective Is A Bottle Of Liquid Mirror Paint?
We all know about naturally reflective surfaces, but who knew you could apply the same effect with a bottle of paint?
Prusa Announces PVB Material, But Is It Too Difficult To Use?
Prusa Research announced the availability of a new and unusual material for 3D printing for their Prusament line: PVB.
Book of the Week: Smoothing 3D Prints from ABS Using Acetone Vapors
This week’s selection is “Smoothing 3D prints from ABS using acetone vapors” by Jagoda Ryba and Urszula Lelek-Borkowska.
Nexa3D’s xCure Intelligent Post-Processing System
Nexa3D recently launched an intelligent post-processing system that will greatly help businesses improve their efficiency in both the design and supply chain stages.
Another SLS And MJF Finishing Option: AMuCoat
SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.
Surface Finish in Metal Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing (AM) can now produce high-quality parts in metal alloys.
Sinterit Launches Powder Handling Station
Sinterit announced a new powder handling station (PHS) to accompany their popular desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa PRO.
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.
HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing
Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.
DyeMansion Raises $14M Series B
German additive manufacturing post-processing company DyeMansion has closed a $14 million Series B funding round.
Let’s Talk About Post-Processing
They call post-processing the “dirty little secret” of 3D printing, but let’s talk about it in the 2020 post-processing survey.
ProtoSpray Mixes 3D Printing And Electroluminescent Paint To Create Objects That Light Up
Creators have crafted a method to add light on a 3D printed surface using a unique electroluminescent coating.
DyeMansion Launches Global Industrial 3D Printing Post-Processing Platform
Industrial 3D printing is getting a new look as a new global post-processing partnership platform emerges.
AMT On Post-Formnext Developments In The Time Of COVID-19
AM Technologies has been busy developing new 3D print post processing gear during the COVID-19 crisis, including a new powder removal unit.
Hirtenberger’s Automated Metal 3D Print Post Processing System
An Austrian company has developed an incredibly sophisticated end-to-end automation system for metal 3D print post processing.
Increasing Interest In Post-Processing Technologies
A post-processing supplier expands to Japan, illustrating the dramatically increasing interest in post-processing equipment for 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
AMT’s Automated Post Processing System
AMT’s new automated post processing system for 3D printing could enable massive scalability. We found out how it works.
Quill Vogue’s Post-Processing Gear Covers Most 3D Printing Processes
Quill Vogue offers a comprehensive line of 3D print post-processing solutions for FDM, SLS, SLM, PolyJet and ProJet additive manufacturing processes.
PostProcess Releases First Ever Post-Processing Survey Results
Finally we have a glimpse at the 3D print post-processing market, due to a survey performed by PostProcess Technologies.
Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Healthcare Today
Advanced Manufacturing is the use of innovative technology to improve products or processes. Today, these advancements are especially prominent in the healthcare industry, where we see innovations in prosthetics, dentistry, and medical models.
How Advanced Can 3D Printed Colors Be?
I spoke with DyeMansion’s Chief Customer Officer, Kai Witter, about the company’s new advanced 3D print color systems.