3D Scanning
Filtration System, AI-Driven Software, Photogrammetry, & More at Formnext 2025
Europe’s premier AM industry trade show, Formnext, began today in Frankfurt, Germany. From 3D printers to post-processing and more, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss a single announcement from…
3D Printing Financials: Invisalign Demand Keeps Align’s 2025 Growth on Track
Align Technology‘s (Nasdaq: ALGN) third quarter showed a company tightening its operations while keeping growth steady. Demand for its Invisalign clear aligners continued to drive growth, led by rising demand among…
3D Printing Brings 7.7M-Year-Old Giants Back to Life in Türkiye
In Türkiye, scientists are using 3D printers to rebuild the remains of animals that walked the Earth nearly 8 million years ago. The fossils, found near the Yamula Dam in…
Atlanta VA First in U.S. Veterans Health Care System to Offer 3D Printed Casts & Splints
The potential for additive manufacturing (AM) in the military is by no means limited to applications like propulsion hardware, drones, and explosives. 3D printed medical devices, for instance, have attracted…
Breezm 3D Printed Eyewear Arrives in the U.S.
Last month, 3DPrint.com received an invite to test out Breezm’s personalized 3D printed eyewear experience. We accepted with eyes wide open and came away with eyes comfortably shaded, clad in…
China’s Sharewow to Go Public on Nasdaq with $30M Raise for 3D Portrait Printing
Chinese company Sharewow has filed for a $30 million U.S. initial public offering (IPO) on Nasdaq under the ticker SUWA. The company builds 3D photography booths, printers, and software that…
Artec 3D’s AS20 Software Update Supercharges Its Entire Scanner Lineup
Artec 3D, a Luxembourg-based leader in 3D scanning, has just unveiled Artec Studio 20 (AS20), and it’s more than just another software update. According to the company, this version is…
Creality 3D Printing Hits the Catwalk with AMISS for WINGS Independent Fashion Festival
From accessories and shoes to dresses and more, we’ve seen 3D printed fashion hit the runway numerous times over the years. The latest example is by Sydney-based fashion label AMISS,…
Creality Raptor Pro: Software Limited?
Disclosure: The Raptor Pro was provided to me by Creality free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions expressed are…
Lending a Paw: Elegoo & 3DPets Make 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg for Rey the Doberman Pinscher
Rey is a four-year-old Doberman Pinscher—one of the best-looking breeds, in my humble opinion—who became a “tripod” dog after losing his front left leg. We’ve written about many dogs over…
Jason Lopes, Gentle Giant CTO and Hollywood Trailblazer, Honored at AMUG 2025
At this year’s Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) conference in Michigan, one name stood out: Jason Lopes, chief technology officer (CTO) of Gentle Giant Studios. Known for pioneering 3D scanning…
Backflip Demo Showcases Scan-to-CAD’s Revolutionary Capabilities
Markforged founder Greg Mark’s new startup, Backflip AI, only just came out of stealth and is already making waves in the design and manufacturing industry with its AI-powered CAD tools….
Lumafield Secures $75M to Boost CT Inspection for 3D Printing and Beyond
Industrial X-ray CT technology is changing how manufacturers catch product defects before they become expensive failures. This is particularly important for industries that rely on precision manufacturing, like 3D printing….
Artec Studio 19: New Software Introduces AI Photogrammetry
Artec 3D, the Luxembourg-based leader in 3D scanning solutions, has released Artec Studio 19, the latest update to its Artec Studio software. As with all of the company’s updates to…
Creality’s Black Friday Event: Save Up to 60% with Unbeatable Discounts!
As the holiday season approaches, Creality is thrilled to launch its biggest-ever Black Friday event! From October 21 to December 3 on the Creality Store and November 21 to December…
Scanners for All Occasions: Artec 3D CEO Artyom Yukhin Explains How the Company Stays at the Head of its Market
The proliferation of 3D data has gradually transformed the entire industrial landscape so far in the 21st century, with virtually all sectors, from oil & gas to medical, relying on…
Ricoh Wants to Make Surgery Easier with Custom 3D-Printed Guides for U.S. Surgeons
Orthopedic and maxillofacial surgeons may soon have access to surgical tools designed specifically for each patient. Thanks to a new partnership between Ricoh 3D for Healthcare and Insight Surgery, custom…
Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner Launches on Kickstarter: The Blue Laser 3D Scanner for Only ＄649
The Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner brings a breakthrough in blue light scanning technology. Combining hybrid multi-line blue lasers and full-field structured light, the MetroX 3D scanner is designed for professional…
Artec 3D Releases Two New 3D Scanners at IMTS 2024
Artec 3D, the US-Luxembourg original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of high-resolution 3D scanners, has released two new products at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago (September 9-14). First off,…
3D Printing News Briefs, August 14, 2024: Reverse Engineering, STEM Learning, & More
We’re taking care of business first in 3D Printing News Briefs today, as Solideon has oversubscribed its pre-seed funding goals and Revopoint3D announced a global strategic partnership with KVS for…
Going for Gold: All of the Ways 3D Printing Is Used for the Olympic Games
The Olympics are my favorite sporting event—I scream at the television during sand volleyball and speed skating the way other people do during football games, American or otherwise. Nearly 29…
Eye on Additive Eyewear: 3D Printing at MYKITA
In this Eye on Additive Eyewear series, we’ve previously examined 3D printing at Materialise and luxury group LVMH. Today, we’re taking a detailed look at a 3D printing application that,…
Redefining Manufacturing in Asia: Embracing Personalization and the Long Tail
Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads in the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing. Long renowned as the world’s factory, the region now faces the challenge of adapting to an increasingly…
Ralph Hermanns Uses Print Farms to 3D Print Orthotic Insoles at Scale
Ralph Hermanns of Podotherapie Hermanns started his podiatry practice in a small village in the south of the Netherlands. Now, he has grown the business to over 260 locations. Inside…
