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Farsoon Reports 150 Large Format Metal PBF Systems Installed Worldwide

The data refers to 3D printers with over one cubic meter in build volume, led by massive FS1521M series.

3D-Fuel Boosts Filament Production and Releases New Print Profiles

3D-Fuel has provided an update on their production restart progress.

Roboze and Comau Aim to Simplify Factory Integration With Affordable 3D Printing Automation

Roboze has inked a partnership deal with Italian automation company Comau.

The Big Kube Does Indeed Exist

The Big Kube does exist, and it’s at InkBit headquarters. What’s this all about? The “cube” in question is pictured at the top. It’s a variation of a popular 3D model that is articulated and can be folded over and over. These 3D models are printed in one piece and use joints in two directions… Continue reading The Big Kube Does Indeed Exist

New DARPA-Funded Project Aims to Enable 3D Printing With Scrap Metal

A new project hopes to develop a way to enable widespread 3D printing of scrap metal.

Researchers Discover Unique ‘Fingerprints’ in 3D Printed Parts Using AI

A new study has developed a method to identify which 3D printer produced a specific part.

Filabot Offers Modular Filament Production Systems for Custom and Recycled 3D Printing Materials

Filabot is one of the very few manufacturers of desktop filament production equipment.

How Unionfab has Built the World’s Largest Fleet of 3D Printing Production Machines

With nearly 800 systems (and growing), ranging from over 500 SLA machines from UnionTech to Stratasys, BLT and even HP for metal binder jetting.

Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts

Rapid Liquid Print has made some big steps since we last saw them in 2023.

ERYONE Enters Print Farm Market with Durable, High-Volume Thinker X400 3D Printer

There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, the ERYONE Thinker X400.

Protolabs Expands to Full-Service Production: ‘It’s a Natural Evolution’

Digital manufacturer adds production capabilities to service offerings.

Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing

Eplus3D’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing: 100 Super-Meter PBF Units Delivered

Interesting news from Eplus3D: they’ve sold over 100 metal 3D printers.

Implications of Photocentric’s JENI 3D Printing System

I’ve been thinking about the implications of Photocentric’s JENI system, and they could be big.

3D Systems’ PSLA 270: A Top-Down Resin 3D Printer with Advanced Features

We had a close look at 3D Systems’ new PSLA 270 resin 3D printing system.

From Palette to Production: Mosaic Manufacturing Shifts Focus to Industrial Additive Manufacturing

We received an update from Mosaic Manufacturing.

How D3-AM’s Binder-Free MPJ Process Simplifies Ceramic 3D Printing

We had a look at D3 Additive Manufacturing’s latest ceramic 3D printer.

Photocentric’s JENI System: Is 3D Printing Outpacing Injection Molding?

I had a bit of a shock at Formnext when looking at Photocentric’s new JENI product.

Automating 3D Print Farms: AM-Flow Adds In-Line Quality Control with AM-Quality System

AM Flow launched a new component to their growing post-processing toolkit.

Meltio M600 Combines Blue Lasers and Welding Wire for Cost-Effective Metal 3D Printing

Meltio’s new M600 metal 3D printer uses blue lasers.

Supernova Unveils Viscogel Resins and Pulse Production Platform for VLM 3D Printing

Supernova has finally unveiled the materials for use in their VLM system.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 3

Our review of the Formlabs Form 4L concludes with software, print results, and final thoughts.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 2

Our look at the Formlabs 4L 3D printer continues with Operations.

Hands On With The Formlabs Form 4L, Part 1

We’ve been testing the brand-new Formlabs 4L 3D printer in the past few weeks, and we’d like to tell you about it.

3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

3DEVO announced a significant upgrade to their filament production lineup, introducing the Filament Maker TWO. Succeeding the Filament Maker ONE, the new device promises increased filament quality and a number of new features. 3DEVO is perhaps the only company that’s figured out how to properly perform desktop filament production. While the notion of grinding up… Continue reading 3DEVO’s New Filament Maker TWO: Advanced Features and Larger Spool Handling

New Stratasys Software Repurposes Waste PA12 Powder for Sustainable 3D Printing

Stratasys announced an intriguing new method of reusing waste SLS powder.

3D Systems Unveils Long-Lasting Resins for Consumer and Industrial Applications

3D Systems announced three new resin materials for their Figure 4 equipment.

Why PCBWay’s Injection Molding Service is the Next Step After 3D Printing Prototypes

PCBWAY is best known as a printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping service, but did you know they also provide injection molding services?

Inside 3D-Fuel’s Revival: Tough PLA, PCTG, and New Manufacturing Efficiencies

We spent some time with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel.

Mosaic Manufacturing Secures CAD$28M to Expand Industrial 3D Printing Solutions

Huge news from Mosaic Manufacturing: they’ve raised a massive CAD$28M (US$20M) from investors.

The Future of Oil and Gas: 3D Printing Takes Center Stage

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the pivotal role of 3D printing in the oil and gas industry, showcasing investments by companies like Baker Hughes and Shell.

Aurora Labs Starts Production with the AL250 Metal 3D Printer

Showcasing the capabilities of the system and enabling the company to better inform potential purchasers about operational parameters and enhance downstream customer support.

VulcanForms’ High-Energy 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Mass Manufacturing

We had a discussion with representatives of VulcanForms.

Nikon Inaugurates 90,000-square-foot AM Technology Center

The Long Beach, California, facility is already operational and is strategically located to serve aviation, aerospace, and defense clients.

Explore AM Technology and New Business Models at IMTS 2024

Where can an additive manufacturing adventure at IMTS 2024 take you?

Contrary to Market Gloom, Some 3D Printing Investments Surge

There are some big investments happening in the 3D print world, contrary to recent gloom.

Colibrium’s Series 3 Binder Jet Could Enable 3D Print Mass Production

Colibrium has released details about their new Series 3 binder jet metal 3D printing system.

3D Systems and Precision Resource Enter Metal AM Partnership

Leveraging 3D Systems’ Direct Metal Printing (DMP) platform to catalyze metal AM applications in high-criticality markets.

The Hidden Hurdle in High Throughput 3D Printing: Post Processing Challenges

High throughput 3D printing is going to have a major problem in coming years.

OMD3D Enhances Blackbelt 3D Printer with New Features

We received an update from OMD3D, the makers of the Blackbelt 3D printer.

JobOx to Automate 3D Printing on the Bambu Lab A1 Mini

A curious post on Reddit described a system under development for continuous 3D printing on Bambu Lab desktop 3D printers.

Noztek’s Large-Format Conveyor Build Plate for Continuous 3D Printing

UK-based Noztek announced they’re developing a large-format conveyor-powered build plate for 3D printing.

Guider 3 Ultra: Flashforge’s Latest 3D Printer Offers 24/7 Production Capabilities

Flashforge announced a new 3D printer: the Guider 3 Ultra.

Stratasys Rolls Out HighDef Printing Upgrade for SAF 3D Printer Line

Stratasys launched a new 3D printer and at the same time increased the resolution on all their SAF 3D printers.

Axtra3D Focuses on Practical Applications with Its HPS 3D Printing Process

I had a chat with Axtra3D and learned the company has taken a step forward.

Exploring Farsoon’s FS621-M: A Giant Metal 3D Printer

We had a look at one of Farsoon’s biggest metal 3D printers, the FS621-M.

Behind the Scenes: The Complex Journey of Making 3D Printer Filament

Have you ever wondered how difficult it could be to make 3D printer filament?

BMW Offers a Closer Look at Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

First vehicle trials of WAAM parts expected to begin next year.

Phase3D Launches ‘True Layer Thickness’ Feature for Real-Time Powder Measurement in 3D Printing

Phase3D announced a new feature in their Fringe monitoring system that can measure powder bed material in microns — in real time.

Meltio Unveils M600: Metal 3D Printing with Blue Laser Technology

Meltio released a new and interesting metal 3D printer, the M600.

HP and DyeMansion Formalize Strategic Collaboration

Focused on delivering high-quality, scalable, and eco-friendly additive manufacturing solutions.

The LulzBot Print Farm: A Turnkey Solution for High-Volume 3D Printing

FAME 3D has introduced a 3D printing factory array system, called “LulzBot Print Farm”.

Exploring the FX10: Markforged’s Latest Advanced 3D Printer

We had a look at Markforged’s latest 3D printer, the FX10.

3D Printing for Quality Assurance: A Closer Look at Aerospace Component Inspection Protocols

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. examine how 3D printing can be leveraged to address some of the recent challenges in aerospace component production.

Farewell to the MK3S+: Prusa Research Phases Out Legendary 3D Printer for New Innovations

Unsurprisingly, Prusa Research announced the end of production for their very popular MK3S+ 3D printer.

Sprybuild Unveils Groundbreaking Continuous-Operation Resin 3D Printer

A new player has entered the resin 3D print space: Sprybuild.

What are the Biggest Misconceptions About 3D Printing Today?

Clinging to outdated ideas about additive manufacturing puts you behind. Here are 5 3D printing myths worth busting.

From Prototype to Product: The Launch of Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Basketball

There’s a new 3D printed product on the market: an airless basketball.

Siemens Energy Hits 3D Printing Milestone: 1000th Guide Vane for Steam Turbines Produced

A small milestone in additive manufacturing was achieved by Siemens Energy this week.

Dreamzzz by LEGO: Toy Making with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss one of LEGO’s newest product lines.

Freemelt’s e¯MELT-iM: Manufacturing with Modular Metal 3D Printing

Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.

Transforming Manufacturing: Tritone’s Unique Approach with MoldJet 3D Printing

I spoke with Tritone and caught up with their latest developments.

Lean Robotics: Paving the Way for More Efficient Robot Deployment in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on lean robotics, where 3D printing can take a lead role.

4D Pioneers’ High-Temperature, Multi-Material Hybrid 3D Printers

French startup 4D Pioneers offers two interesting hybrid 3D printers that have unusual capabilities.

3M Pioneers Advanced 3D Printing Solutions in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3M Technologies’ robust economic performance in the third quarter.

3devo Unveils TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow: Next-Gen Filament Production Machines

3devo introduced two new advanced filament production machines, the TWO Fusion and TWO High Flow.

Micro Factory Introduces a Fully Enclosed, Operator-Safe Resin 3D Printer

Microfactory has developed a very unusual resin 3D printing system that should be completely safe for operators.

D3: Large-Scale Ceramic 3D Printing with Advanced Inkjet Printhead Technology

D3 is a new company producing an unusual industrial ceramic 3D printer, the Lab II.

Introducing DF2: Raise3D’s Leap into Resin-Based 3D Printing

Raise3D made a surprise announcement: they have a new 3D printer with a completely different printing process.

Create It REAL Unveils New Method for Continuous 3D Printing

Create It REAL has developed an incredibly simple method of continuous 3D printing.

Stratasys Unveils the F3300: An All-New High-Speed FDM 3D Printer for Industry

Stratasys unveiled a new FDM 3D printer targeted at industrial buyers.

Elegoo Enters Industrial Market with Launch of OrangeStorm Giga 3D Printer

Elegoo surprised everyone with their launch of a massive industrial 3D printer.

Seurat Technologies Completes Impressive Funding Round

Seurat Technologies announced a truly massive funding raise from a set of very intriguing investors.

Germany’s Edge: 3D Printing in Rail and Defense Sectors

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing technology and new policies can address recent economic concerns in Germany.

9 Factors to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer for Continuous Production

What would be the key things to look for when choosing a desktop 3D printer for series production?

SharkNinja’s Integration of 3D Printing in Product Design and Development

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss SharkNinja’s ongoing and potential 3D printing activities and opportunities.

Mosaic Manufacturing Launches the Innovative Array / Element System

At long last, Mosaic Manufacturing finally released their sophisticated Array / Element system.

BLT Breaks Ground with the BLT-S800: A 20-Laser 3D Printer

Bright Laser Technologies has introduced a massive metal 3D printer that uses an astonishing 20 lasers.

Farsoon Unveils Two New Production 3D Printers: Metal and Polymer Options

Farsoon introduced two production 3D printers, one for metal, and one for polymers.

Kings Unveils FGF800: The Latest Pellet-Powered Industrial 3D Printer

Kings announced a new pellet-powered industrial 3D printer.

3D Printing in Medicine: Philips’ Partnerships with 3D Systems and Stratasys

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi remark on Philips’ transformation into a healthcare-focused company how its engagement in 3D printing activities can help.

Exploring Stellantis’ 3D Printing Initiatives in the Automotive Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Stellantis Group is embracing 3D printing technology.

The Rise of Reverse Logistics: Charles Trent’s Innovative Auto Deproduction

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore the driving factors of the auto de-production model and how 3D printing can enhance this concept.

Simplifying Powder Cleanup: Solukon’s SFM-PCU for Metal 3D Printing

Solukon announced an interesting powder collection unit.

Streamlining Industrial 3D Printing with Meltio’s Robot Cell

Meltio announced an interesting product that should make it easier to use their DED 3D printing technology.

State Additions to New Federal Clean Energy and Chip Incentives

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how US states are bolstering new federal clean energy and chips incentives with incentives of their own.