Joris Peels
Will the UnitedHealth Assassination Lead to 3D Printed Suppressor Blowback?
A security camera footage shows a man in a blue blazer walking along a New York street, followed by a figure in a dark hoodie carrying a large white backpack….
Bechtel and Sintavia 3D Print Impeller for Nuclear Sub with Curtiss-Wright
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Curtiss-Wright’s Engineered Pump Division, and 3D printing service Sintavia have collaborated to produce the first qualified metal 3D-printed part for a U.S. nuclear submarine. The part, an…
Axial3D Partners with GE HealthCare for DICOM-to-Medical Model 3D Printing
The path of medical 3D printing firm Axial3D’s is unsurprising. The firm’s increasing emphasis on AI aligns with its previous moves: partnering with GE, opening a new facility to accommodate…
BIO INX Releases Gelatin DLP Resin for Bioprinting
Belgian firm BIO INX has released a new vat polymerization DLP resin for bioprinting. The gelatin resin, derived from gelatin methacrylamide (Gel-MA) developed by Ghent University, is naturally sourced from…
Shapeways Relaunched with All Assets under One Roof
The bankruptcy of pioneering 3D printing bureau Shapeways was a somber event for many. The Dutch segment of the company, however, was preserved by some of the management, allowing operations…
3DPOD 229: 3D Printing Then and Now with James Harrison, MELD Manufacturing
Jim Harrison is a true 3D printing veteran. Currently working at MELD Manufacturing, he has also contributed his expertise to nScrypt, Cimquest, and other notable organizations. As a co-founder of…
Seeding 3D Printing Across the World – Layoffs and Growth
We are experiencing an extended bout of layoffs across the industry. Partially the result of unimaginative management who are unable to think clearly in times of inclement weather there is…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution, Part 3: PA 12 CF
In previous installments of this series, we explored how unfavorable economics for large materials companies and the effects of compounding have led to the rise of a thriving materials market….
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution, Part 2: Compounding Value
In the previous installment of the series we briefly looked at how the market entry of many materials firms, open 3D printers and many other players in software lead to…
Bioprinting Strategies: The Robin Hoods of Wake Forest
Rue to those aspiring to be modern-day Robin Hoods of Wake Forest: the path to riches in bioprinting is fraught with challenges. It’s perplexing that the media has not fully…
The Third World War & The Disruption of US Military Power
A Reddit user once remarked, “The most terrifying capability of the United States military remains the capacity to deploy a fully operational Burger King to any terrestrial theater of operations…
Sperra to 3D Print Energy Infrastructure in California
Sperra, a concrete 3D printing company, focuses on constructing critical energy infrastructure rather than building houses or selling printers. The company has secured two significant contracts that will expand its…
Formnext 2024 Day Four: Placid
Day four is calmer than the others, offering the perfect soothing atmosphere to reflect on the week. It’s also an excellent opportunity to explore stands and engage in deeper conversations…
3DPOD 228: Filament and Print Services with Trent Esser, Printerior
Trent Esser founded Printerior with his partners and has since pivoted and redefined the company’s focus multiple times. Printerior operates as a 3D printing service that both sells and recycles…
Formnext Day Three: Rock & Zoll
The biggest news on day three was, of course, the reactions to the band at the exhibitor’s party. The soirée was well attended, with the crowd rocking on until early…
Formnext 2024 Day Two: Stand Up
The complaints about the film The Longest Day being set on a beach in France pale in comparison to experiencing Formnext. By the second day, it already feels like the…
Axtra3D Unveils New 3D Printing Materials and Partnerships at Formnext 2024
Axtra3D has a novel approach to vat polymerization by combining digital light processing with laser stereolithography, allowing it to produce exceptionally well-defined edges and details. This combination of high detail,…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Revolution: Astronomics
In 2014, I wrote that FDM desktop 3D printers would not be suited for production. By 2018, however, we were making parts for highly regulated industries using Ultimaker desktop machines….
Formnext 2024 Day One: Soul Chill
After closing out the Champ Bar in the Marriott last night, I was overcome with nostalgia. Nostalgia for the days when only CEOs stayed at the Marriott. Nostalgia for the…
Evonik Releases New Carbon Black and Flame Retardant 3D Printing Powders
Evonik, a leader in powder bed fusion materials, is continuing its innovation streak with the release of new powders in time for Formnext. The German materials giant is introducing a…
3DPOD 227: 3D Printing Optimization with Harshil Goel, CEO of Dyndrite
Harshil Goel founded Dyndrite as a kernel designed for 3D printing. While this core technology remains available for OEMs and software firms, the company now also offers a tool that…
Optomec’s New Metal 3D Printer Equipped with Siemens SINUMERIK ONE
Optomec has long been engaged in large-scale repair and manufacturing with its version of directed energy deposition (DED), LENS, as well as its AerosolJet process. The company’s capabilities include machines…
Nike’s AirMax Sneaker Is 3D Printed via Zellerfeld
In a significant development for Zellerfeld, the company has collaborated with Nike to create the new Nike Air Max 1000. While it remains uncertain if the sneaker will be released…
3DPOD 226: Simulation and Optimization with Pan Michaleris, PanOptimization
Pan Michaleris has been working in finite element analysis (FEA) and related fields for decades. As a professor, he contributed significantly to the discipline and later developed CUBES, which was…
