This week’s selection is “Sketching: Drawing Techniques for Product Designers” by Coos Eissen and Steur Roselien.
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Exploring Qatar University’s 3D Printing Solutions for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal the way 3D print tech was used to help create this year’s World Cup stadiums.
EOS Launches European Partner Network
The network consists of seven additive manufacturing job shops able to handle protoypes or small-series part production
Toy Sales Going Strong with Help from 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the resurgence of the toy industry.
Tulsa: $12,000 Tech Recruiting and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the latest developments in 3D printing taking place in Tulsa, OK.
Can You 3D Print A Bike With An Inexpensive 3D Printer?
Is it possible to 3D print a high performance bike with an inexpensive 3D printer? It turns out you can — but indirectly.
FabWeaver Looking For July Delivery of Type A530 3D Printer
FabWeaver is looking to a summer shipment date for their new A530 3D printer.
Improving Electrolysis With 3D Printing
There’s many applications of 3D printing, but perhaps none more important than those that help solve the climate emergency.
Findings From MakerBot’s Latest Industry Survey
MakerBot released their annual “State of 3D Printing” report and as usual it includes some interesting statistics.
Formlabs Focusing On Automotive Applications?
Formlabs announced today a partnership with an automotive company, and this has some interesting implications for the 3D printer manufacturer.
A Closer Look at Smart3D’s MACRO Manufacturing System
I had a look at Smart3D’s manufacturing system, the MACRO, which offers both regular and high temperature additive manufacturing options.
At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials
I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what they’ve been doing lately.
Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?
I had a chat with Teton Simulation’s Doug Kenik to find out where SmartSlice is headed.
Westminster Tool: A Case Study in 3D Printing Innovation for Molding and Tooling
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how a manufacturer entered the world of metal 3D printing.
Stratasys On Their Future Manufacturing Market
I spoke with Stratasys’ Andy Langfeld to learn more about the company’s strategy to move toward manufacturing.
Kumovis Announces New Medical 3D Printing Workflow
Kumovis announced a new workflow for the production of certified medical products.
BigRep Updates Flagship 3D Printers
BigRep announced new versions of their flagship 3D printers, the BigRep ONE and BigRep Pro.
MakerBot Unveils ABS-R and RapidRinse Materials
MakerBot announced two interesting and complementary materials today that could make 3D printing ABS objects far easier.
BorgWarner acelera inovação com aquisições e impressão 3D
Charles Goulding e Andressa Bonafe investigam o uso da impressão 3D na BorgWarner em português.
BorgWarner Accelerates Innovation with Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at the use of 3D printing by BorgWarner.
Design of the Week: Air Powered Helicopter
This week’s selection is the Air Powered Helicopter by Tom Stanton.
Essentium Boosts Aerospace Research
Essentium announced an arrangement to provide AM equipment and expertise for aerospace research.
The Case For Low-Cost SLS 3D Printing
A manufacturer has discovered the possibilities enabled by low-cost SLS 3D printing.
How To Make Anything With 3D Printing
You can’t use a 3D printer to print anything. You can make anything with a 3D printer.
The Route To Additive Manufacturing Production Is Not Always Direct
I’m reading a case study from Farsoon and it showed a not-so-direct route leading to additive manufacturing for production applications.
Structur3d Innovation Brings the Factory to Your Desktop
3D printing company introduces the Inj3ctor to allow everyone access to injection molding of rubber parts.
Jetoptera’s 3D Printed Past And Future
A startup company has leveraged 3D printing technology to produce a revolutionary new approach to aircraft propulsion.
Tackling Food Insecurity Through Urban Farming Technology
It may be time to start growing our own produce.
Stratasys Expands J8 Series Of 3D Printers
The newest addition to the J8 lineup of PolyJet 3D printers is the enterprise-class J850 Pro.
5 Things We Like About PepsiCo’s Newly Redesigned Bottles
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how 3D printing helped PepsiCo design new bottles with a lot to like.
When MakerBot Is Not The MakerBot You Knew
I’m reading one of MakerBot’s recent case studies, and had a thought about how the company has changed.
Smart International Joins The High-Temperature Club
Smart International announced a high-temperature 3D printing option: the Macro HT.
Smart3D Launches The Macro, A Manufacturing 3D Printer
Smart3D International has announced a new 3D printer, the Macro, and it’s intended for use in manufacturing.
Finely-Detailed Metal 3D Prints From The Incus Hammer Lab35
Today I’m looking at a 3D printer I had not seen before, the Incus Hammer Lab35.
SpaceX Triggers Increased Use Of 3D Printing?
I’m seeing another reason companies will increase their adoption of 3D printing, and this time it’s at the top end of a rocket.
Book of the Week: Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, Second Edition
This week’s selection is “Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design” by Bjarki Hallgrimsson.
Shiruba Prototypes Aquarium Filters With SLS 3D Printing
One company that’s recently leveraged the ability of 3D printing to produce prototypes is Taiwan-based Shiruba, makers of the Power Aquarium line of water filters.
Saroléa’s Superbike Powered By Electricity and Polymaker
We had a close look at an electric Superbike, the Saroléa N60, which can accelerate at unearthly rates, and prototyped using Polymaker materials.
Sculpteo Opens Largest 3D Printing Annual Survey:
Sculpteo has opened up their annual survey for respondents, and it’s very important your viewpoint be registered.
Launching New Products Has Never Been Easier, Thanks To 3D Printing
Protolabs assisted the development of an award-winning consumer product, demonstrating the power of today’s manufacturing services.
A 3D Printed iPhone 12? Or Is This Another Way To Do Product Testing?
A curious 3D print apparently obtained from Alibaba hints at another type of product development testing using 3D printing.
Five Unending Myths About 3D Printing
There are five myths about 3D printing that just won’t go away. We list and explain all of them.
Could 3D Printing Save The Automotive Industry?
HP’s metal 3D printing work with Volkswagen portends a 3D printed future for automakers seeking to catch up in the race to produce electric vehicles.
More Thoughts On Use Of HP 3D Printers For Prototyping
One HP MJF owner/operator has some direct thoughts on use of HP’s 3D printing technology for prototyping.
HP Surprises With Prototyping Solution
HP’s MJF process is surprisingly being used successfully for prototyping by Oakley. We realized why they succeeded.
3D Printing Innovating Smart Home Technology
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon review several consumer product companies who successfully used 3D printing technology to aid the development of their products.
The Busy Hidden Uses Of 3D Printing
Are there hidden use cases for 3D printing that are incredibly powerful? We’ve found some before, now here’s another one.
Book of the Week: Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design
This week’s selection is “Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design” by Bjarki Hallgrimsson.
3D Printing Final Aircraft Parts
Marshall Aerospace and Defense has revealed its use of 3D printing for prototype and final flight parts.
Essentium’s Survey Results
3D printer manufacturer Essentium just released the results of their recent survey on production 3D printing usage.
Setback For CRP Group?
We received a press release from CRP group describing a catastrophe for one of their partners.
3D Printing Aids Development of Mobile Phone-Based Medical Devices
If you’ve been following 3D printing for a while, you may have come across the name Aydogan Ozcan, who has been using the technology for some time at his UCLA lab.
Book of the Week: The Total Inventors Manual
This week’s selection is “The Total Inventors Manual” by Sean Michael Ragan.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Prototyping
This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Prototyping” by The Art of Service.