This week’s news covers internationally diverse stories representing 3D printing business news, as the industry seeks newer ways to accommodate the public’s growing interest in all things 3D printing related. It’s about more customer-friendly product development as companies seek to simplify technology for everyday use while still honoring longer term investment in larger scale 3D printing sectors. There’s a new creative tech space in Taiwan, new international shipping rates from i.materialise, a 3D printed epilepsy drug, software and firmware upgrades, a hotend Kickstarter campaign, and a new head of software for Berlin-based BigRep, manufacturer of the world’s largest serial 3D printer. How’s that for a week’s worth of 3D printing news?
XYZ Printing Announces New Creative Space in Taiwan
XYZPrinting President Simon Shen has this to say about the new space:
“XYZPrinting is dedicated to extending 3D printing technology to every household and putting it in the hands of every consumer, and we are optimistic about Taiwan’s potential. Therefore, we are specially launching the 3D printing creative space in i-House in order to allow everyone to come into contact with 3D printing technology.”
Robots and 3D printing are quite a draw these days, so we are sure this space will accomplish exactly what it has set out to do.
Flat Shipping Rates Now Available from i.materialise
“Express shipping to Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg dropped from 9.50 EUR to 8.00 EUR, standard shipping to Germany decreased from 8.13 EUR to 6.30 EUR and to Scandinavia from 11.93 EUR to 9.50 EUR. Ground shipping to the USA will only cost you 6.50 USD now (average shipping costs to the States were 15.5 USD before).”
So, if it’s prices that have been holding you back from ordering more 3D printed items from i.materialise, take a look at the new pricing and shipping structure to see if you can finally tackle a few more things on that lengthy 3D printing To Do list!
A 3D Printed Epilepsy Drug Funded by Deerfield Finances
Don Wetherhold, CEO of Aprecia, is pleased to have Deerfield as a partner:
“We are excited to have Deerfield as our partner in the launch of SPRITAM®. Deerfield has demonstrated tremendous knowledge of the field as well as creativity and flexibility in structuring the financing. With its desire to advance healthcare and address unmet patient needs, we believe Deerfield is an ideal partner for Aprecia.”
The drug will be available soon, according to the company website.
Firmware Upgrade Now Available
New Matter is a “fully affordable, completely integrated end-to-end consumer 3D printing experience” that is user-friendly with a specific emphasis on 3D printing in the education sector. The company specifically notes how compatible 3D printing is with STEAM education lesson plans, and the idea is to make the machine and its accessories as accessible as possible–with an emphasis on easing teachers’ grasp of the technology. Sounds good to me!
BuildIT Releases New Metrology Software
You can download a free software trial here if you are in the market for additive manufacturing software aimed at construction scheduling solutions.
Kickstarter Campaign Launched for 1730 Full Metal Hotend
The hotend is intended to be consumer-friendly, setting new standards in both quality and efficiency categories, and the campaign will last for 25 more days, with an April 2016 shipping goal. So, if improving your switch up time between nozzle sizes is in the cards for you, check out the campaign and make a pledge to this worthy hotend cause today.
MakerBot’s Far McKon Now with Berlin’s BigRep
“Berlin is very international, bringing together know-how from a variety of disciplines which gives it great potential for innovation as a location. These are ideal conditions for makers like myself. 3D printing technologies are my greatest passion, I look forward to contributing to BigRep with my expertise, and to make our visions come true: to change tomorrow’s product development, industrial production and logistics from the core with large scale 3D printing.”
Since BigRep is known for manufacturing the world’s largest serial 3D printer, serving institutions around the world, there will be plenty of room for growth through product development. McKon’s background proves to be a strong fit to BigRep’s growing team of 40 employees representing ten different nations.
That’s all of this week’s news. Have a great weekend! Discuss your thoughts on these topics in the Weekly News Highlights Taiwan & 3D Printed Drugs forum over at 3DPB.com.