Charles Goulding
R&D Aspects of 3D Printing Chocolate
It is no secret that chocolate is a universally loved food. In fact, the average American eats over nine pounds of chocolate per year. Since 2013, both 3D printing companies…
3D Printing and Logistics – A Natural Progression of Opportunity
Leading logistics providers are constantly exploring new possibilities to become more efficient, more locally focused and more connected globally in order to achieve greater success, including 3D printing technology. The…
Designing, Lighting and Chandeliers, 3D Printing and R&D Tax Credits
The combination of 3D printing and more efficient, smaller profile LED lighting is enabling lighting and interior designers to provide a wider range of new and unique lighting products. Lighting…
Fasteners, 3D Printing, Tariffs and The International Fastener Expo
3D printing and additive manufacturing have completely changed modern supply chain practices, especially in consideration to manufacturing. Proposed tariff increases will likely accelerate this impact. Additive manufacturing has become more…
GE Restructuring Potential for Major Change in the 3D Printer Industry
The April 13th Wall Street Journal front page article indicates that GE is analyzing hybrid transactions whereby it could be left with investments in multiple companies acquiring various GE business…
Assemblage Art, 3D Printing and R&D Tax Credits
Assemblage is the French word for assembling. Many of today’s artists take a variety of objects and assemble them together to form a masterpiece. Artists and designers can potentially use…
3D Printing of Pizza and R&D Tax Credits
Craving a slice of pizza? Well if not yet, you surely will have a craving by the end of this article. Kevin Drake, who bakes pizza at the University of…
3D Printing: The New-Age Glue of Adhesive Companies
Individually shaped objects can be created in layers from various materials, for example plastic, metal and ceramics. The manufacturing industry has been using this process, also known as additive manufacturing,…
3D Printing of Cheese and R&D Tax Credits
The present-day consumer looks for convenience, flavor, authenticity and freshness of foods. Consumers are more in control of their shopping experience since they have the ability to explore, research and…
R&D Profiles of Leading 3D Printing Companies
It is important to analyze the level of the R&D occurring at the leading 3D printer manufacturers to help understand the technology commitment and future growth prospects of the 3D…
3D Printing of Plumbing and R&D Tax Credits
Just as buildings come in all shapes and sizes, the plumbing system required for human occupants comes in all shapes and sizes. The plumbing of a building includes the supply…
3D Printing of Tofu Products and R&D Tax Credits
A healthy diet has been proven to reduce the chances of developing cancer and other chronic diseases. Eating well boosts the immune system and fortifies the body against any other…
Aerospace Mega Trends Driving 3D Printer Usage
Aerospace mega trends that should drive 3D printer usage in the aerospace industry include 1. forward momentum from 3D print success; 2. large increases in US defense budgets; 3. original…
Lyondell Schulman Acquisition and 3D Printing
On February 15th 2018, in a transaction that surprised many industry observers, Lyondell, the large $29 billion sales Netherlands chemical company with almost 60 international manufacturing plants, announced the purchase of A Schulman,…
Understanding the New 3D Printing Designer Toy Market
It is highly unusual for an $11 billion sales company to disappear overnight, but that is exactly what is occurring with the complete liquidation of the giant toy retailer Toys ‘R’ Us. Toy…
R&D Tax Credits Available for 3D Printing of Cake and Baked Goods
Cake-making is a tasty science experiment that has transcended throughout centuries. Typical ingredients for a standard cake, such as flour, eggs, sweetener, some kind of fat, flavoring and a leavening…
Nucor Steel Tariffs and 3D Printing
Nucor is America’s leading steel company with steel mill and steel products facilities throughout the country. Nucor produces about 15 million tons of steel per year including hot and cold rolled…
3D Printing Spotlight On: Andrea Albanese, Technologist and 3D Printer Specialist
March 8 is International Women’s Day. R&D Tax Savers shines the spotlight today on one of the women key to the company’s operations. Andrea Albanese is a Senior Project Manager at…
3D Printing of Aluminum and the Potential Tariffs
As a result of the February 2018 U.S. Department of Finance findings, in a Section 232 investigation into U.S. aluminum and steel imports pricing the path is clear for the Trump administration to…
Fuji’s Acquisition of Xerox and What This Means for 3D Printing
In January 2018, Fujifilm announced the acquisition of Xerox’s fabled printing business. This transaction will bring together three uniquely distinct 3D printing business lines and R&D programs including Fujifilm’s, Xerox’s,…
3D Printing of Fitness Gear, Apparel and R&D Tax Credits
According to the Financial Times, Americans spent $19 billion on gym memberships and $33 bilion on sports equipment in 2016. Regular exercise reduces stress, decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease…
3D Printing of Shoe Accessories and R&D Tax Credits
The footwear industry has been growing over the years. It is expected that the global market for footwear will reach $371.8 billion by 2020, mainly driven by new design trends…
3D Printing of Ski Gear and R&D Tax Credits
In the 2014 Olympic Winter Games American freestyle skier Nick Goepper’s success made history for his sport and the country. He is part of Team USA and in 2014 won the…
3D Printing of Washing Machines and the R&D Tax Credit
On January 23, 2018 the United States announced washing machine tariffs. A 20% tariff will apply on the first 1.2 million imported washers in the first year and a 50% tariff on machines…
