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by Clare Scott | Jun 22, 2017 | 3D Printing, Education
As 3D printing technology continues to advance, many people are trying to play catch-up. Everyone agrees that education is vitally important, starting as early as possible, and many schools are rising to the challenge, though not all of them have the resources to... 
by Clare Scott | Jun 7, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing
In Northeast Ohio, an additive manufacturing cluster is growing, with Youngstown at the heart of it. Organizations such as America Makes and the Youngstown Business Incubator are leading the charge, and Youngstown State University has been working closely with them to... 
by Clare Scott | May 10, 2017 | 3D Printing, Education
As the producer of the RAPID + TCT show currently taking place in Pittsburgh, SME is enjoying a week in the spotlight. We’ve been working hard to keep you up to date about all of the happenings and announcements at the show, and we’ll continue to do so... 
by Sarah Anderson Goehrke | May 9, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Business, Metal 3D Printing
The long-anticipated RAPID + TCT event has kicked off for 2017 in the Steel City, as Pittsburgh welcomes thousands of members of the 3D printing industry in North America’s largest additive manufacturing-focused tradeshow. Monday was already filled with some big... 
by Clare Scott | Apr 14, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Medical 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
Yesterday, the law firm of Benesch Attorneys at Law held its third annual 3D Printing Conference, an event geared towards keeping legal professionals up to date on 3D printing and the ever-growing amount of new legal issues that it introduces. This was the second... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 19, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Education
Digital fabrication tools manufacturer Dremel, originally known for its handheld rotary tools, has gone above and beyond in its initiatives to get STEM-related 3D printing technology into schools. From its Dremel Dreams curriculum and 3D printing course for teachers,... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 10, 2017 | 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing
A couple years ago, a program responsible for training workers on weapon removal, like land mines and grenades, utilized 3D printing kits as teaching aids. Around the same time, some clever kids developed a 3D printed stink grenade. But now, the US Army is introducing... 
by Sarah Saunders | Mar 1, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business
A little over a year ago, Ohio-based America Makes teamed up with private nonprofit organization American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to form an additive manufacturing regulatory institute, called the America Makes & ANSI Additive Manufacturing... 
by Joris Peels | Feb 18, 2017 | 3D Printed Guns, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Business, Editorials / Opinions, Medical 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing, Science & Technology
Reseller agreements galore, Tri-Tech acquired, a new Silver Member for America Makes, Iran produces its very first bioprinter, more 3D printed guns hysteria and Additive Industries announces the finalists of the Additive World Design Challenge. 3D Center... 
by Sarah Saunders | Feb 10, 2017 | 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Education, Medical 3D Printing
In early 2016, the University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center (UMOPC) teamed up with Stratasys and Altair Engineering to form the CYBER team, which was funded by America Makes and aimed to leverage 3D printing and Industry 4.0 to make better Ankle Foot... 
by Sarah Saunders | Jan 31, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Education
Chances are, if your business or company ever considered switching from subtractive to additive manufacturing, you’ve probably heard of Senvol…or more likely, you’ve heard of its massive searchable network, the Senvol Database. The network, dedicated... 
by Sarah Saunders | Jan 27, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business
Behind every great idea stands a person, or a group of people, who had a spark of inspiration, believed in themselves enough to try, and took a gamble that their idea might just work. For example, if Joy Mangano had just shrugged and kept going on with her daily life... 
by Joseph Young | Jan 26, 2017 | 3D Printing, Business, Robotics
The Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (DoD), is actively looking into innovative technologies such as robotics and 3D printing to secure the position of the US as the leader of global manufacturing and innovation. Over the past few... 
by Clare Scott | Jan 25, 2017 | 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Business, Science & Technology
As thrilling as it is to learn about what’s happening with 3D printing and other emerging technologies all over the world, there’s just something especially satisfying about hearing what’s happening in your own neighborhood. Ohio may be considered to... 
by Sarah Anderson Goehrke | Jan 20, 2017 | 3D Design, 3D Printed Art, 3D Printing, Business, Editorials / Opinions, Science & Technology
Today, my fellow Americans and I see a new president sworn in as the United States moves on to its next political chapter. Whatever your thoughts on the incoming POTUS or the outgoing Commander in Chief, somewhat away from the light of the political main stage is an... 
by Clare Scott | Dec 16, 2016 | 3D Printing, Business
Back in March, America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, partnered up with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to form the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC). Creating... 
by Tyler Koslow | Oct 10, 2016 | 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business
With the goal of working alongside startups and educational institutions to further the capabilities of 3D printing technology since 2012, America Makes, also known as the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has become the bastion for additive... 
by Tyler Koslow | Oct 1, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printers, 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business, Science & Technology
This week on “3D Printing: The Stories We Missed This Week,” we’ve got everything from free online courses to the latest revelations from the TCT Show that took place in Birmingham, UK this week. For starters, the online educational platform FutureLearn is hosting a... 
by Scott J Grunewald | Sep 29, 2016 | 3D Printing, Business, Education
While many industries and businesses have been using 3D printing technology for years, it was usually a process reserved for prototyping or R&D departments. But over the last few years a growing number of companies have started to see the value in modern additive... 
by Bridget Butler Millsaps | Aug 26, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Business, Metal 3D Printing
Many exciting challenges come and go in the 3D design and 3D printing industry, inspiring both individual makers and startup teams to come forth with incredible new innovations that can offer great value worldwide. The winners usually show great potential and it’s... 
by Bridget Butler Millsaps | Jul 28, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Business
You probably know a lot of people who have great business ideas and even possess a few yourself. From something unique like an automotive gadget to a transforming new medical device, there are infinite ways to offer change and make improvements to nearly any industry... 
by Tyler Koslow | Jul 26, 2016 | 3D Printing, Business
Acting as the official additive manufacturing accelerator in the United States, the Youngstown, Ohio-based organization America Makes, also known as the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has enabled the success of hundreds of business and... 
by Bridget Butler Millsaps | Jul 24, 2016 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, 3D Software, Aerospace 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing, Science & Technology
Many are still waiting for the advent of a desktop 3D printer in every home—as ubiquitous as the PC or the kitchen stove—and the common practice of simply fabricating virtually whatever we want due to need or whim before they will believe 3D printing truly has a... 
by Scott J Grunewald | Jul 14, 2016 | 3D Printing, Aerospace 3D Printing, Business
From a press conference held at Youngstown State University (YSU), America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced a new Directed Project Opportunity to improve US Air Force sustainment operations. The goal of the program is to... 
by Tyler Koslow | Jun 25, 2016 | 3D Design, 3D Printing, Business
There’s been a lot happening in the 3D printing industry all around the world, and we’re here to catch you up on everything we were unable to squeeze into this jam-packed news week. Air Liquide has just initiated the FAIR project (Additive Manufacturing for the... 
by Tyler Koslow | Jun 21, 2016 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing and Robotics Jobs
This week, emerging technologies and breakthrough manufacturing techniques, such as 3D printing, are being thrust forth into the spotlight in Washington, D.C., as the Obama Administration is dedicating an entire week to recognizing the creative and innovative... 
