Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a fundamental issue with the most common form of metal 3D printing.
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3DEO Celebrates Milestones and New Opportunities
We recently caught up with LA-based 3DEO for an update on the latest in metal 3D printing and the company’s celebration of a diverse workforce.
Microsoft’s AR Technology Finds Its Way Into Toyota Engineering Teams
Even if you have just a grain of knowledge about the automotive industry, you’ll know how resilient Toyota is.
An Update From Additive Industries
Last week we heard from Additive Industries, who continue to prove they know how to 3D print in metal.
3D Hubs Quarterly Report: Things Are Changing
3D Hubs issued their most recent quarterly activity report today.
Prusa Introduces Filament Line with Powerful Process
Prusa Research has done something few, if any, 3D printer manufacturers have done: develop their own in-house produced filament.
Kickstarter Launches 3D Print Test, But That’s Only Part Of The Story
Kickstarter announced a new set of tests for 3D printers that appear on their site.
That 3D Metal Printing Smoke Thing That No One Talks About
I learned something new about 3D metal printing that you may not have heard of.
Desktop 3D Printer Enclosures: A Hint of Things to Come?
A new 3D printer enclosure product portends a change in the future.
Powder Contamination can be a Huge Issue in 3D Metal Printing
Precision in all aspects is required to ensure 3D metal prints meet specifications, but sometimes that doesn’t happen.
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.
Axsun Hopes to Break Into the 3D Printing Market
You probably haven’t heard of Axsun, but you might be hearing a lot more in the future.
Sourcing 3D Printer Filament From Questionable Suppliers
With the rise of desktop 3D printing has come a demand for 3D printing filament to run through them. But who should you buy from?
The Need for 3D Print Quality Inspection Rises
I had a thought about the implications of increasing levels of production 3D printing.
The Shift from Prototyping to Production is Causing Integrations in the 3D Print World
The slow march to productionizing the work of some 3D print technology is generating some interesting partnerships.
Crazy 3D Idea of the Week: 3D Quality Control System
I’m reading a piece describing a 3D tracking system that’s being used for assisting delicate medical procedures and had an idea of how to apply something similar to 3D printing.
Sigma Labs Hopes to Enable Many More 3D Printing Uses
While 3D printing technologies continue to be adopted by manufacturing, there are still some challenges.
Zip Up That Filament!
In a world with increasingly powerful desktop 3D printers, your filament probably deserves a lot more attention.
Markforged’s new Mark X Composite 3D Printer
The new Mark X from Markforged includes a unique and very necessary feature.
The Missing Step in Desktop 3D Printing
Folks using desktop 3D printers are missing s step that’s commonly used in manufacturing: measurement.
A Strange Pattern Emerges in 3D Hubs’ December Trends Report
Reading between the lines of 3D Hubs’ latest Trends Report revealed an interesting insight into the state of 3D printer quality.
It’s Time For Filament Standardization
Some 3D printer manufacturers have moved to proprietary filament cartridges, but many 3D printers are still capable of using generic plastic filament. Why go proprietary? Aside from the obvious solidification of plastic revenue, manufacturers want to ensure a more reliable and consistent printing result by using filament that meets their requirements. Meanwhile, generic… Continue reading It’s Time For Filament Standardization
Leapfrog’s Startling 3D Printing Resolution Improvement
The quality of a 3D print is often measured by the layer size. That represents the size of the incremental layers put down by the extruder (or other mechanism) of the 3D printer. The smaller the layer, the finer and smoother the surface finish becomes. The first personal 3D printers that emerged… Continue reading Leapfrog’s Startling 3D Printing Resolution Improvement