3D Printers

3D Systems Brings Flexibility to Large-scale 3D Printing

When it comes to large-format polymer 3D printing, there are a growing number of options, particularly for industrial robotic arms. However, most options on the market don’t tackle all of…

Finite Space & nano3Dprint Forge New Frontier in Space Manufacturing

California-based electronics printing company nano3Dprint announced a partnership with Finite Space, an ambitious German startup with a vision to utilize on-site resources for the production of vehicles, construction machinery, and…

UltiMaker CEO Weighs in on the Release of the Method XL 3D Printer

Today, UltiMaker announced the release of the Method XL 3D printer. The XL features a 100°C heated chamber and heated build plate optimized for ABS and carbon fiber (CF) -ABS….

SPEE3D’s Cold Spray 3D Printing Wins DoD Point of Need Challenge

SPEE3D, the Australian 3D printing original equipment manufacturer (OEM), announced that the company was one of six winners of the Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology (DoD ManTech) “Point of Need…

In the Crosshairs of the Law: Arrest, Bail, and Sentencing for 3D Printed Gun Offenses

Recent incidents involving 3D printed firearms have underscored the growing concern over the illegal production and distribution of these ghost weapons. In the Canadian city of Winnipeg, a man was…

ADDiTEC Launches Portable 3D Printing Robot Cell for Forward Deployment

ADDiTEC, a Florida additive manufacturing (AM) technology firm specializing in robotic metal 3D printing solutions, launched the Performance AMRC-P (Additive Manufacturing Robotic Cell – Portable), at RAPID + TCT 2023…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 17, 2023: Stress-Resistant Alloy, 3D Printed Trophies, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting off with a little research, as materials scientists developed a 3D printing process that produces an extremely stress-resistant alloy. Moving on to…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 13, 2023: RAPID Roundup Part 2

For the second time this week, 3D Printing News Briefs is focused on news stories about RAPID + TCT! From new hires and 3D printer integrations to new 3D printers,…

Adding Up the Progress: A Year of 3D Printing Evolution on Display at RAPID + TCT 2023

As I was having my traditional panic attack in the Lyft on the way to McCormick Place, I realized something: technically, it hadn’t even been a full year since last…

Dyndrite RAPID Roundup: Partnering with Impossible Objects, BCN3D, AMFG, & UPM

Like so many other 3D printing companies, Dyndrite attended the recent RAPID + TCT, North America’s premier annual additive manufacturing trade show. The Seattle-based AM software company, which developed its…

3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems Announces Net Loss, Weak Dental Sales and Layoffs

Shares in 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) dropped abruptly following the release of its first-quarter 2023 earnings report, which showed weaker-than-expected financial performance. In addition, the company’s revenue for the quarter…

Visitech Brings Scrolling, Thermal, and 8K DLP 3D Printing Stateside with Texas Factory

Visitech, a Norwegian manufacturer of digital light processing (DLP) projectors, has expanded its footprint with a U.S. location. The move was a natural for the company, which is developing some…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 11, 2023: RAPID + TCT Edition

Today’s 3D Printing News Briefs is focused on announcements from last week’s RAPID + TCT! First up, AON3D previewed its new machine learning software at the show, and AMFG is…

New DMG PBF Metal 3D Printer to Be Made in USA

At the 2023 RAPD + TCT show in Chicago, machine-builder DMG Mori announced the development of a new metal powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printer, LASERTEC 30 SLM US. Not only does…

Markforged Aims for Metal 3D Printing Mass Production with PX100 Strategy

In August 2022, Markforged completed its acquisition of Swedish metal additive manufacturing (AM) company, Digital Metal. As 3DPrint.com editor-in-chief, Michael Molitch-Hou, wrote at the time, “The move is significant for…

3D Printing News Briefs, May 6, 2023: 3D Printing Biopolymers & Shoes & Chocolate

We’re kicking things off in News Briefs with material news today, as Fictiv has launched ten new advanced 3D printing materials. Moving on, CLEANR is using the Formlabs Automation Ecosystem…

3D Printing Financials: Velo3D Revenue Up 120%; Earnings per Share Lag Behind

Velo3D (NYSE: VLD) saw its revenue escalate 120 percent to $26.8 million, falling within the company’s expectations and Wall Street’s consensus. However, as the sequential revenue growth continues, Velo3D reported…

New Partnerships Emerge at RAPID + TCT 2023

Numerous new partnerships were unveiled at the RAPID + TCT 2023 event, showcasing the industry’s commitment to fostering collaboration and driving innovation in additive manufacturing (AM). Let’s take a closer…

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AnkerMake Ramps M5 3D Printing Speed up to 500 mm/s

As 3DPrint.com Executive Editor Joris Peels has noted in his recent series, desktop 3D printers have gotten a series upgrade with a new generation of systems that are faster, more…

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How 3D Printing Could Help Alleviate the Leather Crisis in Fashion – My Journey 3D Printing a Purse with Stratasys Direct

Have you ever had an idea met with this response: “Oh this is just one of your big, crazy pipedreams”? Or, “This idea is stupid.” Or, “You’ll never be able…

The Future of Vaccination? MIT’s 3D Printed Microneedles Show Promise

A 3D printer developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) could make waves in the field of vaccine delivery. The mobile vaccine printer, capable of producing hundreds…

Formlabs Unveils Trio of Exciting 3D Printing Products

Formlabs is shaking up the industry once again with the release of not one, but three new products. With these latest offerings, Formlabs is expanding the capabilities of its Form…

Aussie RV Maker Apollo Motorhomes Streamlines Production with Markforged 3D Printers

Apollo Motorhome Holidays, an Australian maker of recreational vehicles (RVs), announced that the company is using Markforged’s X7 3D printers for a variety of purposes related to streamlining production. After…

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3D Systems Buys Low-Cost SLS 3D Printer Maker WeMatter

3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) has acquired WeMatter, a Swedish startup that manufactures entry-level powder bed fusion (PBF) 3D printers. WeMatter came on the market in 2019 with its Gravity 3D…