3D Printers
3D Printing Financials: Desktop Metal Targets Recovery Amid Net Losses and Revenue Downturn
Despite facing a decline in revenue and the persistent challenges of a tight economic climate, Desktop Metal (NYSE: DM) is making strides toward operational efficiency. The first quarter of 2024…
3D Printing Financials: Markforged Reports Q1 2024 Results Amid $17.3M Patent Litigation Setbacks
Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, marked by increased net losses and a decline in revenue. Despite launching a new 3D printer and…
Farsoon Showcases Comprehensive 3D Printing Solutions, Automation, and More at TCT Asia
This year’s TCT Asia event showcased just how much the Asian additive manufacturing (AM) market has grown, with Eplus3D’s 64-laser metal 3D printer alone acting as a synecdoche for China’s…
BMF Releases Dual-Resolution System for Micro and Macro 3D Printing
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has introduced the microArch D1025 Dual-Resolution 3D printer. This printer offers users the option to choose between 10µm or 25µm resolutions or to switch between these…
MIT Spinoff RLP Secures $7M to Scale and Accelerate Gel Suspension 3D Printing
Leading the charge in innovative manufacturing, MIT spinout Rapid Liquid Print (RLP) has shattered traditional barriers with its unique gravity-free fabrication technology. This cutting-edge approach can produce complex, large-scale items…
Creality Launches Ender-3 V3 Plus: Bigger CoreXZ for Unprecedented Performance
Embracing a journey of innovation and excellence, Creality’s Ender-3 series has established a distinguished path in the field of 3D printing. From the entry-level Ender-3 V3 SE to the feature-rich…
Laser Wars: Eplus3D Unveils Metal 3D Printer with up to 64 Lasers
Now that the laser wars in the powder bed fusion (PBF) space have, for the most part, moved to China, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) there are in fierce competition. Eplus3D…
Europe’s First JEOL E-beam Metal 3D Printer Inaugurated at Technical University of Munich
This April, the Technical University of Munich hosted the inauguration of Europe’s first JEOL E-beam metal additive manufacturing machine, the JAM-5200EBM. The event featured a series of expert talks from…
Stratasys Announces Updates to SAF Technology, H350 & J850 TechStyle 3D Printers
In 2021, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) launched the H Series Production Platform for high-volume production, driven by its industrial-grade Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF) technology. SAF, and the H350 printer it powers,…
NASA Backs Project for 3D Printing Space Sensors
NASA granted $300,000 to Florida State University (FSU) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) to pioneer a project using 3D printing to develop cutting-edge sensors capable of withstanding the…
Hands on with Formlabs’ New Form 4 3D Printer
Thanks to the incredible team over at Formlabs, I was given the chance to test out the new Form 4 and its accessories. To learn more about what sets it…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 4, 2024: Inkjet Materials, 3D Printed Mac Clone, & More
May the 4th be with you, fellow Star Wars fans! In this edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, Quantica and ALTANA Cubic Ink are working together to expand future inkjet…
ASTM/ISO Meetings Bring 3D Printing Experts on Quintus Technologies & OSU Facility Tours
I recently attended the biannual ASTM F42/ISO TC 261 meetings at The Ohio State University in nearby Columbus, Ohio. It was one of the most well-organized industry events I’ve ever…
Indian Startup Unveils New Open-Source 3D Printer Mainboard on GitHub
Open-source trailblazer in tech innovations, Boltz R&D has unveiled its latest creation, the SmartPrintCoreH7x. This Indian-based startup’s latest open-source 3D printer mainboard is engineered to deliver the same user experience…
Kings 3D Introduces Five New 3D Printers Ahead of TCT Asia
In the weeks leading up to TCT Asia, the 3D printing scene in China is already bustling with activity and product promotion. Among the companies taking part is stereolithography (SLA)…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 27, 2024: Research, Digital Dentistry, Cycling, & More
We’re starting today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some research into 3D printed luminescent quantum-dot polymer architectures and free-form laser beam shaping, and then on to an open source 4-axis…
Daring AM: New Jersey Gun Investigation Triggers Concern Over 3D Printed Firearm Switches
Recent events across the United States have highlighted a concerning trend in the use of 3D printed firearms in criminal activities. These cases, ranging from New Jersey to Iowa and…
World’s Largest Polymer 3D Printer Unveiled by UMaine: Houses, Tools, Boats to Come
The University of Maine has once again broken its own record by unveiling the largest polymer 3D printer in the world. Surpassing its 2019 achievement, the new Factory of the…
UltiMaker Takes on Industrial Market with Factor 4 3D Printer
UltiMaker has announced its newest industrial 3D printer: The Factor 4. Unveiled officially at the HANNOVER MESSE trade show today, the Factor 4 is being positioned as a new flagship…
3D Printing News Briefs, April 20, 2024: Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium, Blow Molding, & More
We’re starting with news about a manufacturing consortium in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, as OPEN MIND Technologies has joined the Georgia Tech Manufacturing 4.0 Consortium. Moving on, industrial machining…
Meltio and Accufacture Unveil Robotic Metal 3D Printer Made in the US
Meltio has partnered with Michigan-based robotics firm Accufacture to introduce Alchemist 1, a robotic cell designed for wire-laser metal 3D printing made in the US. This new system represents a…
WASP Highlights Advances in Healthcare 3D Printing at Italy’s Exposanità 2024
WASP takes center stage at Italy’s leading healthcare expo, Exposanità 2024, demonstrating the transformative impact of its advanced 3D printing technologies on the medical sector. Known for its line of…
Formlabs’ New Form 4 3D Printers Are 2-5X Faster than Form 3+
Formlabs has announced a new addition to its line of stereolithography (SLA) printers for additive manufacturing (AM): the Form 4 and Form 4B. Coming several years after the firm’s previous…
3D Printing Reseller MatterHackers Acquires Source Graphics
Leading 3D printer reseller MatterHackers has acquired 2D and 3D printer reseller Source Graphics. The company aims to expand its printer lineup and consolidate its position in the Southern California…
