Researchers have developed what appears to be a far more accessible method of developing highly complex 3D models for 3D printing.
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It Really Is Possible To 3D Print Non-Planar
Non-planar 3D printing is perhaps a term youāre not familiar with, but if Gabriel Boutin has his way, you will in the future.
Seattle, A Software Leader, And 3D Printing Convergence
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman consider 3D printing software advances focused in Seattle.
Siemens Healthineers / Varian Medical Acquisition & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Mellissa McIntyre consider potential 3D printing implications of Siemens Healthineersā acquisition of Varian Medical Technologies.
HP And Dyndriteās Strategic Partnership Scaling The Impact Of The 3D Kernel
HP has entered into a strategic partnership with Dyndrite, underscoring the critical importance of software to the long-term success of industrial 3D printing.
Microsoft Officially Joins Blender Foundation
Microsoft has officially joined the Blender Foundation Development Fund, a group that supports the open source 3D modeling tool Blender.
Question of the Week: 3D Printing Life-Size Heads
This weekās question delves into the science of producing life-size head sculptures using 3D scanning and 3D printing.
Ultimaker Launches “Ultimaker Essentials”
Ultimaker launched a new software product today, which they call Ultimaker Essentials.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 4
Hands on with the Calibry 3D Scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of larger objects and and my conclusions on using this device.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 3
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of small objects and medium-sized objects, as well as 3D scanning live subjects.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 2
Hands on with the Calibry handheld 3D scanner. In this part weāll look at the operations of the Calibry handheld 3D scanner.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 1
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. In this part weāll examine the Calibry hardware and software configurations.
Sigma Labs Crosses The Bridge Between Features And Functions In Metal 3D Printing Software
Sigma Labs has been hard at work with its quality control solutions for metal 3D printing: the companyās CEO fills us in on major advances.
Overcoming The Performance Barrier To Full-On Radical 3D Printing
Thereās a key barrier thatās holding back 3D printing from much more radical use, but it may be about to break down.
Updates From Authentise: Free License For Those 3D Printing For COVID-19 Response
In the face of global supply chain shortages, itās all hands on deck to help in the 3D printing industry — including on the software side.
Dyndrite Attempts A “Heart Transplant” For 3D Printing
I recently spoke with the folks from Dyndrite, who intend to replace the very heart of 3D printing: the 3D kernel.
3Diligent CEO: āItās A Wild Time To Be Introducing Productsā
3Diligent has announced updates to its Industry 4.0 software and services; the CEO fills us in on what these mean for procurement and manufacturing shops.
Prusa Releases Glimpse Of Future Farm System
Josef Prusa dropped some big hints about their upcoming 3D printer farm software and we speculate on whatās to come next.
Free CAD Utility Recommendations Available
Iāve found a source with a ton of CAD utility recommendations that could make life easier for anyone using 3D CAD to create designs for 3D printing.
The Magic Behind Materialise
We had a chat with Materialiseās Stefaan Motte to find out whatās happening at the long-time 3D printing leader.
Book of the Week: Python for 3D Printing
Thereās a rather interesting book that can show you how to use Python programming to supercharge your 3D modeling experience for 3D printing.
Carbon: 3D Printer Manufacturer or Software Company?
What is Carbonās secret sauce? We spoke with the 3D printer manufacturerās Philip DeSimone to find out their strategy with hardware, software and customers.
Show Me the Money: Siemens Software CEO Opts for Substance Over Flash
An interview with Siemensā CEO Tony Hemmelgarn reveals how the manufacturing giant is thinking about 3D printing.
Cimquestās Xpand3D Tradeshow Exhibits Premier Design In 3D Printing
Greer Veon and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers look back at Cimquestās Xpand3D Exhibition 2019.
Onshape Sees Advantages In 3D Printing Cloud-Based Platforms
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers examine the cloud-based Onshape platform in the 3D printing workflow.
Stratasys Debuts Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Portfolio: New J750 3D Printer, Materials, Software
Stratasys is unveiling a new Digital Anatomy portfolio to offer targeted functionality in healthcare 3D printing.
TRACE: Traceability In 3D Printing
As 3D printing continues to industrialize, quality management and traceability are increasingly in focus ā and thatās just what TRACE software offers.
The R&D Tax Credit and the Three Cās of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss ensuring tax credits for companies working with three primary components of 3D printing: hardware, software, and materials.
SOLIDWORKS 2020 Debuts
Itās the most wonderful time of the year: the annual update of SOLIDWORKS is out.
The 3D Printing Cloud Can Be A Lot Bigger Than You Think
How important is Ultimakerās cloud infrastructure? I think it is a critical part of their growth strategy to sell 3D printers to large enterprise clients.
nTopology Opens European Operations
NYC-based nTopology is expanding into Europe.
Zortrax Opens Up Z-SUITE Software; Introduces Castable Resins
Zortrax is continuing its focus on LCD 3D printing with a new software release and three new castable resins.
MultiMaterial Breakthrough: OpenFab Enables Large-Scale Voxel-Based 3D Printing
3D printing is severely constrained today, but a new initiative called OpenFab hopes to break processing barriers to allow very complex multi-material 3D prints in the future.
Matters At ParaMatters
Generative design is advancing toward more automated design solutions for additive manufacturing. ParaMattersā CTO provides a look into whatās new with CogniCADās cloud-based generative design software.
Markforged Dedicates R&D Innovation Center To AI Software
This spring, Markforged introduced its Blacksmith AI software; this summer, the company dedicated 2,000 square feet to its further development.
Solving Image-Based Medical 3D Printing Challenges
Medical 3D printing is becoming increasingly valuable for manufacturers and clinicians to solve patient-specific problems through tailored implants to improve diagnostic decision-making.
Materialise Enlightens Medical Care With FDA-Approved Cardiovascular Software
Materialise has received FDA clearance for its cardiovascular planning software.
Markforged Forges On With Blacksmith AI
Greg Mark, CEO of Markforged, tells us itās ādefinitely the most exciting thing weāve announcedā as the company introduces its foray into artificial intelligence.
A Run Through: Whatās New In 3D Printing At RAPID + TCT?
Industry expert Todd Grimm set the stage for RAPID + TCT 2019 with a speedy rundown of whatās new in 3D printing.
From Design Database Shards Come Great Products
For prospective and current users, there is no shortage of 3D CAD options.
Structoās Aligner Partnership Aligns Orthodontic 3D Printing and Software
Structo and uLab Systems have announced a strategic partnership focused on 3D printing clear dental aligners.
Teton to Debut with Intelligent Slicing Automation
A new startup is reimagining slicing in additive manufacturing.
The Other Side of Generative Design
A report on Fast Company illustrates that there’s more than one way to do generative design.
Automated Quoting, eCommerce, and Custom Orthotics
iOrthotics has launched a new division for custom orthotics, complete with a digital workflow.
Dyndrite Emerges with Accelerated Geometry Kernel
A new player in the field is going to be a very big deal for additive manufacturing.
ICON Announces Vulcan II Construction 3D Printer
A more sophisticated construction 3D printer has been announced by ICON.
Automation in Focus for Authentise and Microsoft Partnership
Authentise and Microsoft are collaborating to enhance automation in additive manufacturing workflow.
AMFG Opens German Operations
London-based AMFG has expanded into the German market.
At Last: The End of STL Is In Sight
There have been a few developments recently that have brought me to the view that STL file format will slide away quietly.
Ultimaker Looks Up with Cloud and Material Announcements
Two Cura-centric announcements from Ultimaker today mark ongoing progress for the company.
Autodeskās Recent Large Construction Software Acquisitions and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at 3D printing as related to Autodeskās acquisitions in construction software.
Stratasys Races on with Software, Autosports Introductions
This week at SOLIDWORKS World, Stratasys is announcing an advance in GrabCAD software and an autosports collaboration.
The Desperate Need For More Advanced 3D Print Slicers
After watching a fascinating video showing a powerful strengthening technique, I am convinced we have a long way to go with 3D printing software.
TwikIt’s Twikbot Cloud Platform Could Inject 3D Printing Into More Industries
Iām looking at an unusual 3D printing software platform, Twikit.
Morphi Fills Us In: Whatās New In v3.5
Morphi has launched the first of several updates for 2019, introducing v3.5.
The Critical Importance of Software In 3D Printable Design
3D printing offers the ability to leverage designs in ways not previously possible, but only if the right software is used.
Get a Job in 3D Printing without Being an Engineer
If youāre interested in 3D printing, it is entirely possible to join the industry without being an engineer.
XponentialWorks and the Collaborative Road to Upgrading Additive Manufacturing
The companies in the XponentialWorks portfolio are looking to enhance performance in generative design and additive manufacturing.
AMFGās āName Is Our Visionā: Autonomous Manufacturing
AMFG is so focused on easing the way toward autonomous manufacturing that they named the company for it.
Materialise Focuses on Productivity, Connectivity, Partnerships
Materialise takes another step forward on its journey toward industrializing additive manufacturing.
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
Rize Expands Functional 3D Printing with More Materials, Full Color
The world is in full color, and now so is functional 3D printing with Rizeās latest introduction.
MakePrintable’s Strategic Moves
MakePrintable has leaked two interesting strategic changes to their 3D model repair business.
TCT 2018 ā Themes and Thoughts
Several notable themes presented throughout the duration of TCT Show 2018.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metalās Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
Enhancements and Future Innovation Key for SOLIDWORKS 2019
āPerformance is the biggest enhancement we have doneā: a conversation on the unveiling of SOLIDWORKS 2019.
What Construction 3D Printing Must Do Next
After reading yet another wildly exaggerated story about 3D construction printing, I thought Iād make a list of things to do.
Maximizing 3D Printing Productivity: A Software Perspective
In part two of my interview with Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise Stefaan Motte, we explore recent and upcoming releases geared toward the next stage of 3D printing.
3 Decades of 3D Printing in 3 Stages
I caught up this week with Stefaan Motte, Vice President and General Manager of Software at Materialise, to discuss three decades of 3D printing in three stages.
Incredible Simplify3D Resource Available
If you are a user of Simplify3D, you want to read this.
Is Autodesk Winning the Free CAD War?
Iāve noticed a bit of a trend, at least informally, regarding use of free 3D CAD suites.
A Rhino Upgrade Signals Industry Change
Robert McNeel & Associates, makers of the popular Rhinoceros 3D CAD tool, have shipped V6, but with a very intriguing change.
Software is Often Greater than Hardware in 3D Printing
Iām reading a press release from SMARTTECH and noticed a common pattern in the industry.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 2
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 1
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
What Makes the Best 3D Print Software?
Iām looking at a new release of 3D print management software from EOS, and had a thought about what makes great tools.
Could Blockchain be Critical for Future 3D Prints?
If youāve been reading any tech material lately, youāve likely heard of blockchain.
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.
Is 3D Systems Diversifying? If So, Why?
While perusing press releases, I noticed something about 3D Systems featuring one of their software products, GibbsCAM.
Flashforge Partners With ZW3D for CAD
A major desktop 3D printer vendor selected a CAD vendor as partner.
Microsoftās 3D Plans and How They May Affect Everyone Else
It seems software giant Microsoft is going deeper into 3D technology, and Iām wondering how this could tilt the 3D printing landscape.
Free 3D Software for the New School Year
Itās that time of year for many students about to enter another year of learning, hopefully many in 3D. Fortunately, there are many ways to access free 3D software.
3DPrinterOS Breaks Silence With New Enterprise Capabilities
I havenāt heard much from 3DPrinterOS for a while, but now the reason for this is clear: theyāve been working on powerful integrations.
RetroFab: 3D Printed Parasitic Interfaces For Ancient Appliances
A bizarre project from Autodesk Labs investigates whether one can generate new physical interfaces for old appliances: They Can!
Can ENOMOTOās Experimental 5-Axis 3D Printer Hybrid Do The Impossible?
Iām viewing a very curious video from Tokyo-based ENOMOTO, who seem to have developed a 3D printer that can print in many directions.
Exploring Advanced 3D Design With Desktop 3D Printing Equipment
Highly complex 3D printed structures are being explored by large corporations for unique products, but can this be done by those with lesser equipment? Apparently so!
Four Styles of 3D Design Software
A question we often encounter at Fabbaloo is āwhat 3D modeling software should I use?ā The answer is, āIt dependsā.
The MatterControl Touch: A Brain For Your 3D Printer
Letās face it: most desktop 3D printers are pretty dumb. But now you can add some smarts to your device with the MatterControl Touch.
The Case for Multiple 3D Tools
Isnāt there a single software tool that can do all 3D operations you need? No. Definitely not.
Is Software The Answer To Reliable 3D Printing?
Like most of you, we like to watch 3D prints happen. Thereās something magical about seeing a real object appear out of, apparently, thin air. But while the print takes place, angry thoughts emerge.
Digital Crafts: A Book for Artists Exploring 3D Printing
We’ve checked out a new book that is specifically designed to assist artists who enter the world of 3D printing and digital design. The book contains many case studies involving not only digital design using 3D CAD software, but also the process of 3D printing using contemporary equipment and 3D scanning. There’s even information… Continue reading Digital Crafts: A Book for Artists Exploring 3D Printing
OpenFab’s Visionary Goal: Multi-material Objects
Developed by MIT and presented at this year’s SIGGRAPH conference, OpenFab proposes a way to more easily produce incredibly complex milt-material objects. OpenFab is not a 3D printer; it is a software “pipeline” of steps that enable the creation of complex, multi-material 3D models that can then be printed on a 3D printer capable… Continue reading OpenFab’s Visionary Goal: Multi-material Objects
Autodesk Battles Bad Design
3D software giant Autodesk has released an infographic portraying the need for, guess what? 3D design software. (Click on the image above to see the fine details). It may be in their self-interest, but they have a valid point. The infographic indicates that a surprising amount of newly released products are subject to recall… Continue reading Autodesk Battles Bad Design
Where’s My 3D Print Button? Part 2
Last week we lamented the current state of personal 3D printing workflow: difficult. It’s so difficult we believe many potential mainstream 3D printer owners would never be able to make their way through it. But what’s the answer? What should the experience look like for the majority of future 3D printer owners? Let’s look… Continue reading Where’s My 3D Print Button? Part 2
Where’s My 3D Print Button? Part 1
We’ve all seen this button many times. It’s how you produce 2D paper output, and you’ve used it perhaps all your life, maybe every day. It works because it’s easy. It works because it’s familiar. It works because all the hard stuff is already figured out for you behind the scenes. Enter personal 3D… Continue reading Where’s My 3D Print Button? Part 1