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Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 SLS 3D Printer Targeting High-Volume Manufacturing Applications
Formlabs announced a major new 3D printer, the Fuse X1.
Single Screw Extruder Targets ABS Carbon Kevlar Filament
A new paper describes a single screw extruder concept for producing ABS composite filament reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers, a combination that could deliver tougher, stiffer feedstock for FFF users.
LOOP 3D Teases Production-Focused Upgrade
LOOP 3D announced a new 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2.
How Could Large Scale Slurry Ceramic 3D Printing Work?
A new Open Ceramics research paper examines how sand binder jetting already supports series production and what it will take to industrialize slurry-based ceramic 3D printing.
Fugo Precision 3D’s Centrifugal Resin 3D Printing with Integrated Wash and Cure
Fugo Precision 3D offers the most unusual resin 3D printing process: it’s centrifugal.
NVIDIA Invests in Freeform to Advance AI-Driven Metal Additive Manufacturing
Freeform has obtained a massive investment boost, and the backers include NVIDIA.
Velo3D Lands US$11.5M Defense Production Deal
Velo3D has won an US$11.5 million contract to deliver metal additive components for a US defense prime’s program moving into full-rate production.
Stratasys Simplifies Production Qualification for SAF PA12
Stratasys made an interesting move that should grow their industrial customer base.
Metal 3D Printing Firm VulcanForms Brings Total Funding to $575M With New Investment
VulcanForms has raised a very large investment.
Chinese 3D Printer Production Jumps 33% in 2025, with the United States as the Largest Buyer
The number of 3D printers being produced in China is astounding.
After LIMIT3D Irons, Cobra Deepens Investment in 3D Printing With New Putter Line
Golf equipment maker Cobra has gone deeper into metal 3D printing with the announcement of an entire family of putters.
Velo3D Signs US Army Agreement On LPBF
Velo3D has struck a new agreement with the U.S. Army to accelerate qualification of metal 3D printed parts that could relieve ground-vehicle supply bottlenecks.
Farsoon Expands Polymer Lineup With Lower Cost HT601P-2
Farsoon introduced a new polymer 3D printer that fills a gap in their lineup.
Infinity Flow’s Dual-Spool S1 Plus and Cloud-Based FlowQ Enable Continuous 3D Printing
Infinity Flow produces a series of automation solutions for desktop 3D printers.
AMT Targets Production Efficiency with AI-Driven PostPro UP and SFX2
AMT announced two new post processing systems.
PostProcess Launches DEMI X 5000, a Large-Format Dual-Agitation Resin Cleaning System
PostProcess announced a rather interesting new resin cleaning system, the DEMI X 5000.
EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains
Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.
HP Reenters FFF Market With 600 HT, a High-Temperature 3D Printer
Surprise! HP has introduced a filament 3D printer, the 600 HT.
INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO
The system delivers up to 4x faster print speeds and more than double Z-axis strength (exceeding 40 MPa).
Formlabs’ New Tough Resins Get Closer to True Manufacturing
Formlabs today introduced a new family of materials designed to rival the strength and resilience of traditional thermoplastics.
Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 Delivers Inexpensive PEEK-Class 3D Printing
Vision Miner officially introduced the 22 IDEX V4, the newest iteration of its independent dual-extrusion 3D printer.
Fully Automated Resin 3D Printing Demonstrates Path to Mass Manufacturing
A fully automated resin 3D printing system has been set up.
Farsoon and Stark Future 3D Print 1,000 Titanium Sabres in Large-Scale Project
Farsoon just completed a huge metal 3D printing project with an interesting twist.
Why the Fortus 450mc Remains a Staple in Stratasys’ Industrial 3D Printer Lineup
Stratasys announced a milestone that shows something important about how 3D printers are used.
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.
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.
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.
VulcanForms’ High-Energy 3D Printing: A Game Changer for Mass Manufacturing
We had a discussion with representatives of VulcanForms.
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.
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.
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.