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Roboze Strengthens Digital Supply Chain Strategy With Acquisition of DiManEx
Roboze has acquired DiManEx. Wait, who are they?
Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG
We had the opportunity to check out Helio Additive’s fascinating 3D print optimization tool with 3D-Fuel’s PCTG material. Before we get into the details, let’s set the background of each of these two products. PCTG? What’s PCTG? Everyone is familiar with the typical desktop 3D print materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS. Others may know of… Continue reading Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG
NVIDIA Invests in Freeform to Advance AI-Driven Metal Additive Manufacturing
Freeform has obtained a massive investment boost, and the backers include NVIDIA.
E3D Diversifies With Batch.Works to Operate 3D Print Farms
An unusual announcement from E3D suggests they are diversifying their operations.
HP Launches Additive Manufacturing Network to Boost MJF Part Production
HP appears to be making a move to generate more 3D print activity on their equipment.
CASTOR Shuts Down After Eight Years of Guiding Companies into Additive Manufacturing
It seems that CASTOR is no more.
New 3D Printing Workflow Enables Non-Profits to Create Custom Gratitude Items
There’s a new and interesting 3D print application deployed by Recognize Good.
Koobz to Launch 800-Printer Factory for Custom 3D Printed Shoes
Koobz could be the next large-scale manufacturer using 3D printers for consumer goods.
CONCR3DE Launches 3D Printed Washout Materials for Composite Manufacturing
CONCR3DE has introduced a new suite of “washout materials”.
New brain2print Tool Makes 3D Printing Your Brain Possible
Want to 3D print your brain? You can!
New 3DQue Door Opener Enables Full Automation for Bambu Lab Print Farms
3DQue announced a new 3D printer automation product, the AutoFarm3D Door Opener.
Could Philip’s New Fixables Initiative Succeed?
There’s been quite a bit of news about Philips’ foray into consumer 3D printing, but what is it all about?
Concr3de Offers Binder Jet 3D Printing Services Using Recycled Stone Materials
Have you ever wanted to 3D print in stone? It’s quite possible to do so.
3D Spark Secures €2M Funding to Revolutionize AI-Driven Manufacturing
3D Spark has secured €2 million in seed funding as a means to achieve its goal of reshaping industrial component manufacturing and procurement through artificial intelligence.
MISUMI Acquires Fictiv to Expand Digital Manufacturing and On-Demand Services
There’s been a big development in manufacturing services: Fictiv has been acquired by MISUMI.
Slant 3D Expands On-Demand 3D Printing Service with New Funding and Factory Plans
Slant 3D announced its first investment funding round.
Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume
We had a short chat with Pantheon to find out the latest about their powerful professional 3D printers.
Tariffs Fail to Narrow Cost Gap as China-Based 3D Print Services Undercut U.S. Providers
Tariffs recently imposed by multiple countries are making it more challenging to obtain parts.
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.
Revived Shapeways Prepares for Future Growth with New High-Capacity Site
Shapeways is moving!
Foundry Lab Launches Direct 3D Metal Casting Service for Faster Production
Foundry Lab has introduced a new direct 3D print service.
Roboze and SLB Advance Industry 4.0 with On-Demand 3D Printing in Saudi Arabia
Roboze announced a new partnership to produce non-metallic parts in Saudi Arabia.
Shapeways Acquires Thangs to Rebuild Missing Marketplace
Times have certainly changed: Shapeways just acquired Thangs.
Shapeways Reborn: Original Founders Lead the Legendary 3D Printing Service’s Revival
Well, well, it seems that Shapeways has been resurrected.
Ozone Partners with Sculpteo to 3D Print Custom Paraglider Parts for Enhanced Flight Performance
One of Sculpteo’s customers has developed a new application for 3D printed parts: customized paraglider parts.
Proto Labs Shutters European Facilities Amid Strategic Restructuring
Proto Labs announced the closing of major European facilities.
Freeform’s Service-First Model Aims to Disrupt Metal 3D Printing Industry
A new metal 3D printing company has emerged: Freeform.
Axtra3D’s Lumia X1 and HPS Technology Gain Traction with Protolabs Partnership
Big news from Axtra3D: they’ve partnered with Protolabs.
Shapeways Reborn as Manuevo: The Legendary 3D Print Service Returns
Shapeways has been resurrected, sort of.
3Dfindit Introduces Browser Plug-In for Seamless 3D Model Searches
3Dfindit has released a unique tool for finding 3D models.
John Dogru Discusses 3D Control Systems’ Advanced 3D Printing Platforms and Security
3D Control Systems is one of those interesting companies that most people don’t know much about.
EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers
EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.
Bringing Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop: Exploring the Possibilities
Could metal be the next material frontier for desktop 3D printing?
Australian Defence Department Orders Experimental Metal Parts from Aurora Labs
Aurora Labs announced an important government order.
Researchers Explore the Cost and Benefits of Manufacturing as a Service
A new paper explores the idea of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).
Ricoh: Partnering for 3D Printed Anatomical Models and Metal Printing Solutions
There are two very different news items from Ricoh.
Resellers Face Uncertainty in the Wake of the Desktop 3D Printer Shift
I’ve been doing some thinking about the high speed 3D printing revolution, and realized there’s going to be another casualty: resellers.
Polymer Scholar: Your Gateway to Advanced Material Properties
A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.
Merit3D Completes Order of One Million 3D Printed Parts
“Protoduction” initiative delivers extra large batches of hanger components for Adhesive Technology’s epoxy tubes
MakePrintable Shuts Down!
An unexpected announcement from MakePrintable indicates the service is shutting down.
Why Did Stratasys Invest in a Healthcare Solutions Provider?
Stratasys announced a major investment of US$10M in Axial3D, but why?
Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Money
This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Money” by Richard Licastro.
Question of the Week: 3D Printing A Skeleton Model
This week’s question relates to a very unusual 3D printing requirement.
RIZE 3D Printers Recovered by Sindri 3D Printing
We learned of an interesting development in the RIZE situation.
Authentise Acquires Elements
Authentise acquired Elements, a company providing easy access to manufacturing management services.
Metal AM At Scale: Seurat Secures Funding
Seurat announced a major funding round for their incredible metal 3D printing technology. We found out a lot more about their incredible Area Printing process.
Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO
Silicone 3D printing service ACEO appears to be shutting down.
Legal, 3D Printed Coins Produced
A Slovakian 3D print service has produced silver coins that are actually legal tender.
Onsite at MyMiniFactory
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with MyMiniFactory CEO Nebo Nikolic at their London HQ
3D Systems and Desktop Metal Both Make Significant Acquisitions
3D Systems and Desktop Metal announced notable corporate acquisitions.
BCN3D Makes First Acquisition
BCN3D has acquired 3D print cloud service AstroPrint.
An Easier Way To Detect 3D Printer VOCs
A report details a new, accessible method of detecting VOCs in the nearby atmosphere, which could be quite useful in many 3D printing situations.
Custom Designed Toy Projects Play Nice With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing of toys has taken off during the pandemic.
Service Repair Truck Acute Shortage and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi envision a new application for 3D printing.
The Evolution Of Shapeways
Shapeways has been gradually transforming over the past few years.
The Ongoing Blurring Of 3D Print Services
A long-term trend has transformed today’s 3D print services business into something quite different.
3D Systems Continues Consolidation: Sells Service Business
3D Systems announced a massive divestiture of their worldwide 3D print service business.
WAZP And The Power Of The Digital Supply Chain
I had the opportunity to get to know WAZP and the big 3D printing and digitization ideas arising from this small Irish company.
Why Are 3D Print Services Expanding So Much Lately?
I’m reading yet another press release on 3D print service expansion and have some thoughts.
Brexit Slowly Reshapes The 3D Print Market
News from 3DPRINTUK tells a story of how Brexit is slowly reshaping the 3D printing world.
Ricoh 3D Brings Impossible Objects’ CBAM To Europe
Impossible Objects has partnered with Ricoh 3D to offer strong, lightweight 3D printed composite parts to European customers.
3D Control Systems Takes An Interesting Step
3D Control Systems announced a partnership with HP, and this indicates how the manufacturing workflow service will proceed.
Understanding The Metal 3D Print Condensate Problem
Sintavia published an excellent document describing the condensate problem at many metal 3D print operations.
Stratasys And Xometry: An Unlikely Combination?
Stratasys and Xometry announced an unusual agreement to collaborate on 3D print services.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Expands Into Services
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has announced a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service subsidiary.
Fictiv’s New Investment
Fictiv announced yet another massive investment into their manufacturing network.
Protolabs To Acquire 3D Hubs!
In a $280M digital manufacturing deal, Protolabs is set to acquire 3D Hubs.
Is It Time To Join Club 3D?
It’s a new year and perhaps it’s time to put your 3D printing goals into action.
Question of the Week: Photogrammetry Services
This week’s question is about photogrammetry services.
India Government Moving Forward With New 3D Printing Policy
The government of India is set to develop a new policy regarding 3D printing.
3Diligent Focuses On Ease Of Manufacturing Connection With Portal Introduction
3Diligent Portal launches today, connecting manufacturers with those who need their services.
GoProto Acquires 3D Systems Assets
In a perhaps not-so-surprising announcement, GoProto has acquired 3D Systems’ Australian on-demand 3D print services.
Step-By-Step In Ceramic 3D Printing With 3DCeram
Ceramic 3D printing has a lot to offer applications from aerospace and biomedical to industry, but adoption can be a sticking point.
INTAMSYS Has Big Plans For 2021
In a briefing earlier today I learned about INTAMSYS’ plans for 2021, and they are quite ambitious.
Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making
It is quite challenging trying to fathom how two industrial techniques are used to create delicate jewelry. 3D printing is an additive process and CNC machining uses a subtractive technique, but both methods produce fine pieces.
Glimpsing The Future Of Mass Customization
In an interesting short video, 3D print service Qualified3D demonstrates a method for producing mass customized objects.
HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing
Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.
3D Printing Service Bureaus And The Home Improvement Duopoly
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a handy look at 3D printing and home improvement.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews
Did you know we’ve published dozens of product reviews? Here’s a list of all 80+ of them, at least up to today.
The Twist Of Twist 3D Printing: $29 Black PETG Parts
Sometimes the twist of an idea is that it’s straightforward. Such is the case for Slant 3D’s new service, Twist 3D Printing, which is offering flat rate prototyping.
Xometry x ExOne: Binder Jetting Joins Digital RFQ Marketplace
On-demand manufacturing platform Xometry is expanding its 3D printing offerings, bringing on ExOne metal binder jetting capabilities.
Digital Manufacturing Powerhouse Powers Up More: FATHOM Acquires GPI
FATHOM has acquired GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, expanding with more DMLS 3D printing capabilities.
Voodoo Manufacturing Closes, Permanently
We’ve learned that NYC-based Voodoo Manufacturing has closed its doors.
Eric Schmidt’s New Technical University And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Alyssa Schneider take a look at the recently established US Digital Service Academy.
Formlabs Announces “Factory Solutions” And Shifts Everyone’s Perception Of 3D Printing
Formlabs announced a new product offering they call “Factory Solutions”.
Reimagining The Supply Chain With Large-Format 3D Printing
As the global supply chain is focusing on transitioning for better agility, large-format 3D printing from BigRep offers a few interesting ways to integrate advanced manufacturing throughout operations.
DyeMansion Launches Global Industrial 3D Printing Post-Processing Platform
Industrial 3D printing is getting a new look as a new global post-processing partnership platform emerges.
From Napkin Sketch To Real Product With You3Dit
Starting from nothing and getting to a finished product is a daunting proposal, but there are ways to de-risk innovation with the right service.
Henkel Continues To Expand In Additive Manufacturing
Henkel is adding to its Additive Manufacturing Services.
Sculpteo & BASF Announce New Industrial 3D Printing Materials
3D printing and manufacturing service Sculpteo and its parent, BASF, announced three new industrial materials.
The Consolidation Trend in 3D Print and Manufacturing Services
I recently spoke with Rich Stump of FATHOM and learned how the manufacturing service industry is consolidating.
CASTOR Assists The Transition To Additive Manufacturing
A startup company has developed services to assist the transition to additive manufacturing technologies by performing a sophisticated analysis of target parts.
AR Support For 3D Printing Companies With New Alliance
Augmented reality (AR) and 3D printing are coming closer together all the time, now including a smart remote field service solution brought to additive manufacturing through a new alliance.
Mimaki Investment Boosts Mixed Dimension’s Prospects
Mimaki has made an interesting investment with Mixed Dimensions that will allow Mixed Dimensions to significantly boost their full color 3D printed collectibles business.