desktop 3d printing
Kitty Olive’s New 3D Printed Limb Features Unique Design
Many people have an affinity for disabled animals, but caring for them can be a challenge. Such creatures can require more care and cost, especially those missing limbs. Even though…
Tiertime Announces Large Format UP600 3D Printer
Tiertime has officially launched a large format addition to its UP line. At 500 x 400 x 600 mm (19.7 x 15.7 x 23.6 inches), the UP600’s build volume is…
3DPOD Episode 69: Makerbot CEO Nadav Goshen
Nadav Goshen is the CEO of MakerBot. He talks to us about how the firm has developed from a scrappy startup to a part of Stratasys, including Makerbot’s identity and…
Stratasys Lowers Barrier to Entry of Multi-Material 3D Printing with J35 Pro
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has been extensively building out its PolyJet line, delivering a series of new 3D printers for just about every vertical you can imagine. Now, the firm has…
Designer 3D Prints Assistive Tech for Blind Dog
Today, 3D printing is a multibillion dollar industry, used in factories, research labs, and even in the depths of space. At the same time, amateur creatives are still using their…
3D Printing for Preppers: Investment Casting with PolyCast Filament
While disaster has not yet befallen my humble family, there is no shortage of emergencies globally and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how useful even desktop 3D printing can…
Exclusive Interview with Chengxi Wang, CEO of Professional 3D Printer Developer Satori
Just two months ago, London-based startup Satori, which wants to empower creativity for its clients through the use of 3D printing, launched its first professional 3D printer, the compact ST1600….
Cyberpunk Prusa 3D Printer Celebrates Release of Cyberpunk 2077
Love it or loathe it, one of the most talked about games to come out this holiday season is Cyberpunk 2077, a much anticipated open-world game that takes place in…
3D Printing for Preppers: An Overview of Disaster 3D Printing
While disaster has not yet befallen my humble family, there is no shortage of emergencies globally and the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated just how useful even desktop 3D printing can…
Mondragon Group Bets on 3D Printing, Invests in BCN3D with Spanish Government
Spanish manufacturer of desktop 3D printers BCN3D announced a new funding round totaling €2.8 million. The round was led by Spain’s national innovation agency, CDTI, and the Mondragon Group, one…
Functional Scaled F1 Gearbox Designed and 3D Printed by Amateur Engineer
Ever wondered if it’s possible to 3D print a complete, scaled, working replica of a Formula 1 gearbox? Well, an amateur 3D printing enthusiast has done just that, and released…
Spaghetti Detective: Open Source AI Software Detects Prints Gone Wrong
Desktop 3D printer users are quite familiar with the mishaps of some print job going wrong and extruders spilling material all over their machine while they’re out at the store…
3D Printer review: 100 hours with the Creality CR-10 V2
Creality CR 10 V2 Along with competitors Anet and XYZPrinting, Creality form a trio of manufacturers that dominate the low-cost 3D printing segment. Only a few years ago 3D printers…
Thesis Student Creates Business Case for Desktop 3D Printing E-Cigarette Cases
Thesis student Calvin Smith, at Minnesota State University, brings up a topic most 3D printing enthusiasts and users should be interested in as he explores the limits—and endless possibilities— of…
Airbus Chooses Ultimaker 3D Printers for Desktop Use in European Facilities
As a pioneer in the aerospace industry, the Airbus has used 3D Printing in creating parts for flight controllers, cabin parts, helicopter parts, along with combining robotics in other collaborations—of which…
3D Printing News Briefs: February 6, 2019
We’re talking about business, training, and events on today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. The first European 3D printing incubator will soon be inaugurated in Barcelona, and 3devo is launching training…
How Cost Effective are 3D Printed Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients?
Millions of people are affected by arthritis, a chronic condition consisting of physical disability and joint pain that can negatively affect the patient’s life. But not only is the condition…
3D Printing News Briefs: November 9, 2018
Buckle your seat belts, because we’ve got a lot of news to share with you in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, starting with more event announcements and moving on to…
Researchers Develop and Test 3D Printed Simulator for Neuraxial Anesthesia Training To Help Make Your Next Epidural or Surgery Safer
It’s always easier for doctors, surgeons, and nurses to perform a procedure on a patient if they’ve practiced it a time or two. We’ve seen 3D printed medical simulators for…
Desktop 3D Printing and Functional Replacement Parts
3D printing is seeing increasing use in the manufacture of components for bikes, and sometimes even the bikes themselves. Bikes with 3D printed parts don’t just look cool, either – they perform just…
CONTEXT Announces Leaders in 2017 3D Printing Revenues; Stratasys in Front
London-based data analytics firm CONTEXT has been in the business of watching market performance and industry benchmarks for over three decades. Recently, they set their sights on examining the leaders…
Making Your Own Goods and Products At Home: When Will Every Home in America Have a 3D Printer?
3D printing technology has helped to create everything from custom prosthetics and medications, and concrete bridges and buildings, to parts for cars and planes, as well as personalized pizza, athletic shoes, and jewelry….
Hawk 3D Proto Adds to 3D Printing Wares as a Reseller for LulzBot, Magigoo
Yorkshire-based 3D printer retailer Hawk 3D Proto, a division of engineering cutting tools supplier Cutwel Limited, offers a range of 3D printing services, products, and hardware to help its rapidly-growing base of…
Toy Maker: 3D Print Toys at Home with New App from AstroPrint
Think back to when you were a kid, dreaming about a variety of toys. It was a long waiting game for most of us, as we had to hope for…
