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3D Printing News Briefs, February 10, 2024: Awards, Automated Powder Transfer, & More

In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, 6K was recognized on the Global Cleantech 100 list for the second year running, while 6K Energy won a prestigious award. Trumpf is introducing…

3DPOD Episode 184: Specialty Additive Metal Solutions with Chris Prue, United Performance Metals

Chris Prue, who initially honed his skills in the Quality department at GE, later transitioned to GE Aviation, where he ascended to the role of Additive and Process Manager. His…

3D Printing News Briefs, February 25, 2023: Anatomic Models, Horse Trailer, & More

Fabrisonic is introducing a new build plate with embedded sensors; this hardware news kicks off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Moving on, we’ll cover some of the major 3D printing…

Fabrisonic, Luna Innovations, & EWI: 3D Printed Smart Baseplate for Powder Defect Detection

Last year, Ohio-based company Fabrisonic teamed up with optical measurement technology leader Luna Innovations to make 3D printed smart structures, using its patented hybrid metal Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) process, that…

3ntr Introducing Two 3D Printer Hardware Products to Complement New 3D Software at formnext 2017

It’s finally November, which means that formnext 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany is less than two weeks away. New product and business announcements ahead of the show have been rolling in…

PLA Spring Powered Car: 3D Printed Fun

This article could just as easily have been titled “things to do with your 3D printer when you want to use it but don’t have anything that simply has to…

GeckoTek’s 3D Printer Build Plate Begins Accepting Pre-Orders Now for January

Are you ready to say goodbye to jerry-rigging your 3D printer bed? Are you tired of tape, glue, hairspray, and putting forth efforts, both expensive and messy, in keeping your…

Fleks3D Build Plates Launch on Kickstarter – ‘The Best 3D Print Build Plate System Ever’

One of the most frustrating aspects of 3D printing can come at the very beginning, or the end of the printing process, when it’s either time to remove the object…

The 3D Printer Broom – Sweeps Your 3D Prints Right Off The Print Bed When Complete

When it comes to 3D printing, one of the complaints that I hear the most is that it can really be a pain in the neck if you have multiple objects…

GeckoTek’s New Coated Build Plate Takes Hassle Out of 3D Printing

If you have a 3D printer at home, you know that though 3D printing is fun and convenient, it is not hassle-free. One of the big issues that those who…