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Robot Assembled Voxels Could Challenge Concrete 3D Printing

A new MIT study suggests robot assembled voxels may be better than 3DCP for sustainability.

PALFINGER Expands into Robotic Construction with ICON Collaboration

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight PALFINGER’s strategic pivot into automation and how its collaboration with ICON could accelerate the future of digital construction.

Muscle-Inspired Magnetic Actuators For 3D Printed Soft Robots

Researchers developed 3D printed, muscle-inspired magnetic actuators that push, pull, crawl, and grasp.

Researchers Automate Calibration For 3D Printer Swarms

A new research paper describes an automatic calibration method that lets multiple robotic 3D printers work together on the same build with less setup and better alignment.

Design of the Week: X Bench

This week’s selection is the X Bench by The New Raw.

Southeastern Researchers Demo Support-Free Five-Axis Robotic FFF

Researchers at Southeastern Louisiana University demonstrated a six axis robotic FFF approach that uses non planar slicing and five axis paths to print support free parts.

Open-Source 6-DoF Robot Accelerates Curved FFF

Researchers unveiled an open-source six-axis robotic 3D printing system that promises faster, support-free curved builds.

Mobile AM Robots to Roam Factory Floors

Researchers unveiled a closed loop, obstacle aware control framework that lets mobile additive manufacturing (AM) robots print while navigating dynamic factory floors.

Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how rotational multi-material 3D printing embeds programmable pneumatic channels in elastomer filaments to create soft robots that bend, twist, and grasp on command, while highlighting key durability and scaling limits. Introduction Soft robots can bend, twist, and conform around delicate objects, enabling safer interaction than many rigid mechanisms. However,… Continue reading Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots

Robotic Arm 3D Food Printing Targets Kitchen Automation

Researchers examined the idea of using robotic arms for 3D food printing and what it would really take to automate kitchens.

Bioinspired AM Boosts Robotic Limb Stiffness And Sensing

A new paper in Bioinspiration & Biomimetics describes a bioinspired, additive approach for robotic limbs that increases structural stiffness while improving built-in strain sensing, hinting at lighter, smarter actuators and manipulators with fewer add-ons and less wiring.

SOLen 3D Printed Soft Optical Sensor For Mechanosensing

Researchers unveiled SOLen, a 3D printed soft optical sensor that guides light with an internal lens for mechanosensing.

Penn State And ARL Unveil LAMAR Robotic DED

Penn State and the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have introduced LAMAR, a large-format robotic Directed Energy Deposition (DED) platform aimed at faster metal additive research and process control.

Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber

A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.

Sweet Robo Introduces ChocoPrint, a Commercial Chocolate 3D Printing Vending Machine

There’s another chocolate 3D printer option on the market: ChocoPrint.

SharpaWave: The Robotic Hand that is the Wave of the Future for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the dots between a new mass-produced robotic hand, decades of end-effector engineering, and the expanding role of 3D printing in building smarter machines.

Valcun’s REMUS Enables Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

Valcun took an interesting step into a new market with their new REMUS toolhead.

Design of the Week: X Bench

This week’s selection is the X Bench by The New Raw.

Continuous Composites Secures Patent for CC3D 3D Printing

I’ve just noticed a new patent awarded to Continuous Composites.

Fully Automated Resin 3D Printing Demonstrates Path to Mass Manufacturing

A fully automated resin 3D printing system has been set up.

Velcro-Inspired 3D Printing Innovation Could Transform Reusable and Modular Construction

Researchers at TU Graz have developed a 3D printable “hook and loop” fastener for building components.

WASP Unveils Shamballa, an Eight-Hectare Site for Eco-Sustainable 3D Printed Construction

WASP announced a new project called “Shamballa”.

Researchers 3D Print Robotic Musculoskeletal Structures Using Single-Material Metamaterials

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print robotic musculoskeletal structures in a single material.

COBOD Introduces Multifunctional 3D Construction Printing Unit

COBOD made a very significant announcement of a new feature for their 3DCP systems.

Robots, R&D, and 3D Printing: ABB’s Big Break from the Past

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how ABB’s robotics spinoff could reshape automotive manufacturing through 3D printing, AI integration, and powerful R&D tax advantages.

White Tower Project Signals Shift Toward Parallelized, Prefab 3D Printing in Construction

I had some thoughts about the speed of 3DCP and how large buildings can be 3D printed quickly.

Almond AI Launches Robot-as-a-Service Platform to Automate 3D Printer Operations

Need a robot to help operate your 3D printers? An Almond Bot can do that. A new company, Almond AI, is marketing a robotic solution for manufacturing equipment automation. They offer a “robot as a service” that can perform inspection, pick & place functions, and automatically tend to machines — and that’s the function we’re… Continue reading Almond AI Launches Robot-as-a-Service Platform to Automate 3D Printer Operations

Massive Dimension Offers Full-Spectrum Large-Format 3D Printing Solutions with Pellet Extruders and Robotic Cells

I had a discussion with Massive Dimension, makers of large-format 3D printers and components.

From Furniture to Formworks: Caracol Broadens Scope of Large-Format 3D Printing Technology

Caracol has been exploring a range of different applications for their large-format robotic LFAM 3D printing system.

Foldable 3D Printer Concept by Anycubic Wins iF Design Award

This has to be one of the strangest things I’ve seen in 3D printing: a foldable 3D printer design.

Examining the ‘Largest 3D-Printed Structure’ Guinness Record: Innovation or Marketing?

I received an announcement about a “world’s largest 3D print” and had to take a look at it.

From Slopes to Surgery: Lindsey Vonn’s Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement and the Rise of Custom Implants

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Lindsey Vonn’s groundbreaking robotic-assisted knee replacement, showcasing how cutting-edge orthopedic technologies like 3D printing are revolutionizing patient care.

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.

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

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

Design of the Week: DISCOVER 3D

This week’s selection is the DISCOVER 3D by LEMKI Robotix and iScale3D.

Caracol Enters Metal 3D Printing Market with Launch of Vipra Series

Caracol has made a big strategic shift: they’re now 3D printing metal.

ORNL Explores Advanced Robotic 3D Printing for Complex Hydroelectric Runner Production

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has begun work to develop a method of 3D printing very large and complex metal objects.

New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding wire feedstock to a toolhead, where a high-energy electrical arc instantly melts the metal. The toolhead is mounted on a robotic arm, which moves… Continue reading New Open Source WAAM Framework Could Reducing Costs of Robotic 3D Printing

Meet Halo: The Self-Assembling, Hyper-Efficient Metal 3D Printer from Rosotics

A rather unusual metal 3D printer has been announced by Rosotics, the Halo.

Orbital Composites’ Robotic 3D Printers: From Small to Infinitely Scalable Solutions

Orbital Composites offers an impressive range of large format robotic 3D printers.

FDA Greenlights Intuitive Surgical’s DaVinci: A Game-Changer in Soft Tissue Surgery

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how the FDA clearance of Intuitive Surgical’s new DaVinci system is set to revolutionize soft tissue robotic surgery.

Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities

Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?

AI Build Releases Upgraded AM Software

AI Build has a new software release.

Photocentric Unveils JENI: A High-Speed Modular Resin 3D Printing System for Production

Photocentric announced a new production resin 3D printing system called “JENI”.

Innovative Non-Planar Slicing Method Using Neural Nets Promises Stronger 3D Prints

There’s a problem with most 3D print slicers, but new research shows an intriguing new approach based on neural nets.

Robotic System Can Automatically Test Thousands of 3D Prints

Researchers have developed a “self driving lab”, which can automatically 3D print objects and test them.

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.

ETH Zurich Develops Efficient 3D Printing Method for Large Structures

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a unique way to 3D print large structures using mathematics and robotics.

Monumental Revolutionizes Construction with Brick-Laying ‘3D Printer’ Technology

A company’s new construction device makes me wonder how we should define a 3D printer.

Cost-Advantage Metal 3D Printing: METALWORM’s Additive Manufacturing Systems

METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.

Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine

Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.

Transforming Big Ideas into Reality with ENLARG3D’s Advanced 3D Printing Solutions

ENLARG3D hopes to print many big things for those with big ideas.

MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing

MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.

Exploring CEAD’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Printing

I had an interesting visit with CEAD to learn about their massive robotic 3D printing system.

The FLOCKS Wobot: A Step Towards Greener Future with 3D Printed Wool Applications

The FLOCKS Wobot is a wool 3D printer.

Constructions 3D Finds Success Beyond Traditional Firms

We had a look at the huge MaxiPrinter from Constructions 3D.

Design of the Week: Experimental Disney Robot

This week’s selection is the adorable prototype robot developed by Disney Research.

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.

Introducing Meltio Space: The Slicing Software Powering Meltio’s Robotic Metal 3D Printing

Meltio has released a unique slicing system for its 3D printer.

MX3D Introduces Enormous Robotic 3D Metal Printing Machine

MX3D announced today a new large robotic system for 3D printing metal parts.

Efficiency Revolution: HP’s Proposed Robotic Assist Solution for MJF Production

HP seems to be developing a robotic assist solution for their MJF 3D printing systems.

Maximizing Efficiency with Formlabs’ Innovative Automation Ecosystem

We recently had a conversation with Max Lobovsky, the founder of Formlabs, concerning the company’s latest advances.

ADAXIS: Transforming Standard Industrial Robots into 3D Printers

ADAXIS is going to make every robot a 3D printer.

Design of the Week: RoyBot, a Robot Painter

This week’s selection is the amazing RoyBot robot painter by YouTuber Nerdtronic.

Could Faster 3D Printers Spell the End of the Bedslinger?

Could the Bedslinger 3D printer design disappear?

3D Printing with Eggshells: Mexico City Group’s Egg Tower Project

A new project has succeeded in 3D printing with eggshells.

Haddy: The New 3D Printed Furniture Startup

A new 3D print-based furniture venture has launched: Haddy.

MX3D: From Early Development to the Production Stage

What’s up with MX3D? We had a chat with them.

Introducing SprutCAM P3D: The 3D Slicer for Robotic Systems

SprutCAM’s P3D slicer offers full robotic 6-axis slicing of 3D models.

Yizumi’s SpaceA: A Robotic 3D Printer For Continuous Production of Polymer Parts

Yizumi’s SpaceA industrial 3D printer combines several technologies into an interesting package.

Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing

Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.

AM-Flow Makes 3D Printing at Scale Simpler with Automation

3D printing at scale just might get a lot simpler with AM-Flow’s automation solution.

Meltio Launches Software Ecosystem for Manufacturing Solutions

Meltio announced a new software ecosystem for their manufacturing solutions.

Why Stratasys Showed a Robotic System They Don’t Even Sell

At Formnext 2022, Stratasys featured a product they don’t even sell.

Meltio Partnership Creates Robotic 3D Printer

Melito has partnered with Ziknes to develop a robotic metal 3D printer.

Robotic 3D Print Research Shows Large Scale Possibilities

New research demonstrates an ability have potentially infinite build volume when 3D printing.

Low Temperature Composite 3D Printing?

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing composite material at relatively low temperatures.

Ai Build Receives Major Investment

London-based Ai Build has received a significant investment to boost their manufacturing platform.

Record Robot Sales and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Matt Selman examine how a recent increase in robotic system sales might affect 3D printing activity.

Gigantic Hydroelectric Dam To Be 3D Printed With AI Process

A gigantic hydroelectric dam project in China is to use a radical new form of construction 3D printing.

Desktop Metal’s Radical Technology Collision: The S-Max Flex

Desktop Metal announced a very unusual 3D printer: the S-Max Flex.

3D Print Automation: Much More To Come

The shift from prototyping to production implies a great deal more automation must take place in 3D printing.

The Maxi Printer By Constructions 3D

I’ve just encountered yet another construction 3D printer, and this one is a bit different from the others.

Teu2tec Developing Underwater 3D Printing

German innovation company Teu2tec is developing a 3D printer capable of operating underwater.

Breaking The Toolhead Barrier With MedUSA

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seem to have developed a way to optimize printing with multiple toolheads.

Functgraph: Adding Automation And Sandwiches To Any 3D Printer

A method of adding pick-and-place automation to a 3D printer has been developed.

Mosaic Manufacturing Announces Palette 3, High-Temperature 3D Printers, Factory Array System, And More

In a very surprising announcement, Mosaic Manufacturing announced a series of revolutionary products that will utterly transform the company and its clients.

Is Robotic 3D Printer Automation The Future?

A major barrier to 3D printing adoption has long been automation, but what is the best way to achieve it?

Cost-Efficient Custom Prosthetics

Young entrepreneur Easton LaChappelle built his first robotic arm at the mere age of 14. Now, at the age of 24, he’s the CEO of Unlimited Tomorrow –a company looking to reimagine the prosthetics industry.