Survey Results: Most Well-Known 3D Printer Brands
Which brands of 3D printers are most well-known?
Why Is Aurora Labs Pursuing Aerospace Standards?
After a long period of silence, Aurora Labs announced they have launched a project to attempt to meet certain aerospace manufacturing standards.
OPT Lands US$15M
3D print startup OPT landed a huge US$15M investment.
Post-Pandemic CapEx and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how capital expenditures will increase after the pandemic and how they could benefit 3D printing.
Survey Results: Most Important 3D Printer Purchasing Factors
What are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a desktop 3D printer?
Cornell’s 3D Body Scanning Technology Licensed
LIDAR-based 3D body scanning technology has been licensed by Cornell University to a fashion startup.
BCN3D’s New VLM Process Could Change Resin 3D Printing
BCN3D announced an entirely new 3D printing process using resin, Viscous Lithography Manufacturing, or “VLM”.
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call “House Zero”.
Thingiverse’s New Five Second Delay Riles Users
MakerBot implemented changes to Thingiverse that make some users very unhappy.
Desktop Metal Ships First Production System
Desktop Metal announced the first shipment of their Production system to a client, opening the door for significant changes.
Sponsor News
Could This Be The Second Biggest 3D Print Farm In The World?
A chat with John Olhoft of FAME 3D revealed something interesting: they operate a truly massive 3D print farm.
The Amazing SKR Pico 3D Printer Control Board
HK BIQU Technology Co., Limited has released a rather interesting control board designed for 3D printers, the BTT SKR Pico.
Creality Announces Four New 3D Printers
Creality announced not one, but four new desktop 3D printers with added intelligence and convenience.
3D Printer Deals From Anycubic
Anycubic has released details of significant savings on many of their 3D printers.
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Laser marking is a popular, efficient, and highly safe process that has allowed for a wide range of markings to be created on many types of materials.
Anycubic’s Two New Resin 3D Printers
Anycubic announced not one, but two new desktop resin 3D printers, the Photon Mono X 6K and the Photon Mono 4K.
Research
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Funding has been provided to researchers working on an “atomic” 3D printer for producing solar cells.
Using 3D Printed Catalysts To Power Rocket Engines
A PhD student in New Zealand is 3D printing catalysts to enable use of safer rocket propellants.
3D Printing the Future at Stony Brook University
Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell Jr. look at the contributions to 3D printing that are taking place at Stony Brook University.
Findings From MakerBot’s Latest Industry Survey
MakerBot released their annual “State of 3D Printing” report and as usual it includes some interesting statistics.
Corporate
Why Is Aurora Labs Pursuing Aerospace Standards?
After a long period of silence, Aurora Labs announced they have launched a project to attempt to meet certain aerospace manufacturing standards.
OPT Lands US$15M
3D print startup OPT landed a huge US$15M investment.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 27, 2022
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Planning Your Automation Project
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how their clients have tackled manufacturing automation.
9T Labs Raises Huge Investment, With a Surprise Investor
9T Labs announced a huge US$17M investment.
Ideas
Post-Pandemic CapEx and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how capital expenditures will increase after the pandemic and how they could benefit 3D printing.
2022 Predictions for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi have some thoughts about what might transpire in the world of 3D printing during 2022.
The Five Great Challenges Additive Manufacturing Must Overcome
What are the remaining barriers to mass use of additive manufacturing?
Restructuring Asian Toy Supply Chains
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest more use of 3D printing for toy manufacturing could be considered.
Services
MakeWithTech Launches Thingiverse Customizer
A third-party customizer service can handle Thingiverse 3D models.
New Program For 3D Printed NFC-Powered Parts
A new development program has been launched for 3D printing applications involving NFCs.
EOS Launches Manufacturing Network
EOS launched their own manufacturing network this week.
3DEO Shows How To Succeed Without Selling Equipment
3DEO announced some startling statistics about their recent expansion, but this demonstrates something important for 3D printer manufacturers.
Usage
ICON Unveils 3D Printed “House Zero”
Construction 3D printer manufacturer ICON revealed a prototype 3D printed house design they call “House Zero”.
Lucite and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of Lucite and similar materials in industry and 3D printing.
PUMA Mens Jumper Sweater S Small Black Cotton Polyester
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a unique use of 3D printing for prosthetics.
Bell Helicopters and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Bell have used a variety of 3D printing technologies and services to make parts for their helicopters.