digital manufacturing
Five Steps 3D Printing Service Bureaus Should Take to Keep Their Customers and Grow Their Business
Now is a great time to start a 3D printing service bureau! Over the past decade, many independent shops were acquired and there was significant industry consolidation. But recently, new players like Carbon, HP, and Desktop Metal have joined the fray and have already played a role in the launch of several new 3D printing […]
Now is a great time to start a 3D printing service bureau! Over the past decade, many independent shops were acquired and there was significant industry consolidation. But recently, new players like Carbon, HP, and Desktop Metal have joined the fray and have already...
Protolabs and 3Diligent Know That 3D Printing Is Not Always the Answer
At RAPID + TCT 2018 in Texas last week, in between catching up on the latest 3D printing innovations, products, and themes, we spoke with many 3D printing companies on the floor, along with several businesses that, while offering 3D printing, are not focused solely on this particular technology, but rather in multiple rapid prototyping and digital […]
At RAPID + TCT 2018 in Texas last week, in between catching up on the latest 3D printing innovations, products, and themes, we spoke with many 3D printing companies on the floor, along with several businesses that, while offering 3D printing, are not focused solely on...
3D Hubs Q2 2018 Trend Report Expands Beyond 3D Printing to Digital Manufacturing
The global 3D Hubs network publishes its interesting and useful 3D printing trend reports to offer an inside look at the industry. These extensive industry reports compile data from 6,000 active service providers around the world about the most popular 3D printers, materials, and manufacturers, among others. Often, 3D Hubs will change the report up by adding or […]
The global 3D Hubs network publishes its interesting and useful 3D printing trend reports to offer an inside look at the industry. These extensive industry reports compile data from 6,000 active service providers around the world about the most popular 3D printers,...
Voodoo Manufacturing Launches New Manufacturing and Fulfillment Service for 3D Printing Entrepreneurs
A few weeks ago, creative and innovative 3D printing service bureau Voodoo Manufacturing launched its first home-grown brand, Zooheads, which sells a variety of exotic 3D printed animal shower heads, from dragons and dinosaurs to eagles and elephants. For just $29.95 and free shipping, you get your choice of 3D printed animal shower head in one of […]
A few weeks ago, creative and innovative 3D printing service bureau Voodoo Manufacturing launched its first home-grown brand, Zooheads, which sells a variety of exotic 3D printed animal shower heads, from dragons and dinosaurs to eagles and elephants. For just $29.95...
Italian Startup Integrating 3D Printing and Blockchain Technologies to Bring Digital Manufacturing to a New Level
We all know that 3D printing technology has been growing in leaps and bounds, but another type of rapidly growing technology is Blockchain. This is the underlying technology of Bitcoin, which was the first decentralized cryptocurrency – a type of exchange using cryptography to secure the transactions. Blockchain is a set of blocks, or records, […]
We all know that 3D printing technology has been growing in leaps and bounds, but another type of rapidly growing technology is Blockchain. This is the underlying technology of Bitcoin, which was the first decentralized cryptocurrency – a type of exchange using...
Dassault Systèmes Introduces the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace
Dassault Systèmes has made a major impact on the manufacturing world, particularly where 3D printing is involved, with its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Now that impact is about to expand further with the introduction of the new 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace, a cloud-based trading platform for digital design, engineering and manufacturing transactions. The 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace allows professionals to collaborate and do […]
Dassault Systèmes has made a major impact on the manufacturing world, particularly where 3D printing is involved, with its 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Now that impact is about to expand further with the introduction of the new 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace, a cloud-based...
Replacement Water Manifold for 1913 Fire Engine Made with 3D Printing
Collectors of rare cars, planes, boats, and this case, fire engines, are all too familiar with the challenge of finding replacement parts for worn out or damaged parts. Even if one is lucky enough to track down a replacement, there’s a good chance the part will be in poor condition. Many collectors will spend weeks, […]
Collectors of rare cars, planes, boats, and this case, fire engines, are all too familiar with the challenge of finding replacement parts for worn out or damaged parts. Even if one is lucky enough to track down a replacement, there’s a good chance the part will...
Smartphone-Powered 3D Printing, Big Visions for Digital Dentistry and Hybrid Manufacturing in Focus for Taiwan's T3D and Inteware
Taiwan is home to a strong advanced technology sector, and one that has been embracing 3D printing at increasing rates. As additive manufacturing continues to expand its capabilities, strength in research and applications will continue to drive the industry as a whole forward. Resin- and metal-based 3D printing systems in particular have seen strong growth […]
Taiwan is home to a strong advanced technology sector, and one that has been embracing 3D printing at increasing rates. As additive manufacturing continues to expand its capabilities, strength in research and applications will continue to drive the industry as a whole...
Identify3D is a formnext Startup Challenge Winner and Announces Two New 3D Printing Data Security Partnerships
Like just about everyone who’s anyone in the 3D printing world, digital supply chain software provider Identify3D is at formnext in Frankfurt this week. In addition to demonstrating its technology at the conference, and having good news to share about two recently announced partnerships, the company, which provides security and traceability software for digital manufacturing, is […]
Like just about everyone who’s anyone in the 3D printing world, digital supply chain software provider Identify3D is at formnext in Frankfurt this week. In addition to demonstrating its technology at the conference, and having good news to share about two...
3D Printing News Briefs: October 6, 2017
Happy Friday! In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start off with a little business news, and then move on to filaments and 3D printers. Precision ADM has received an important ISO certification, and German RepRap is now selling DuPont filaments. Cimquest will now be offering HP’s Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers, while SLM Solutions […]
Happy Friday! In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll start off with a little business news, and then move on to filaments and 3D printers. Precision ADM has received an important ISO certification, and German RepRap is now selling DuPont filaments....
3D Printing News Briefs: September 29, 2017
We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some business stories, then moving on to some new products. Luxexcel has received an equity investment from a venture capital fund, while 3D Printing Studios is partnering with SAP Distributed Manufacturing and CRP Technology signs a new dealer agreement. The Ultimate 3D Printing Store is introducing […]
We’re starting off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with some business stories, then moving on to some new products. Luxexcel has received an equity investment from a venture capital fund, while 3D Printing Studios is partnering with SAP Distributed...
Authentise Announces New 3Diax Module, Embedded with Siemens PLM Geolus Search
Two years ago, Authentise, which provides process automation software for additive manufacturing, introduced its 3Diax API platform, which ensures that businesses can use tools to enhance their 3D printing projects and are able to use an innovative application platform that comes with safe storage facilities online. The company has been busy – exactly one year […]
Two years ago, Authentise, which provides process automation software for additive manufacturing, introduced its 3Diax API platform, which ensures that businesses can use tools to enhance their 3D printing projects and are able to use an innovative application...
Paving the Way for the UK’s 3D Printed Future
On a damp Wednesday afternoon in Yorkshire, a factory floor is busy churning out bespoke metal parts for industries including aerospace, motor sport and automobile at a pace which would have been unimaginable without 3D printing. Here traditional manufacturing methods like welding and forging have given way to smarter machines which are turning digital CAD […]
On a damp Wednesday afternoon in Yorkshire, a factory floor is busy churning out bespoke metal parts for industries including aerospace, motor sport and automobile at a pace which would have been unimaginable without 3D printing. Here traditional manufacturing methods...
Two of 3D Printing's Biggest Lies
“Complexity is free” and “the cost is flat” are two of the biggest lies in 3D printing. Neither is true, and I’m going to prove it. Right now. MARKETING AND SALES Say you open a 3D printing service bureau. You want to fill it with work, so you hire sales and marketing people to build […]
“Complexity is free” and “the cost is flat” are two of the biggest lies in 3D printing. Neither is true, and I’m going to prove it. Right now. MARKETING AND SALES Say you open a 3D printing service bureau. You want to fill it with work, so you...
The New Era of Digital Manufacturing: Inside 3D Printing Seoul 2017
3D printing technologies are advancing in both capabilities and profile around the world, and lately Asia has been in the spotlight. One week from today, Inside 3D Printing Seoul will kick off in South Korea as the 2017 event runs June 28-30. This represents the fourth annual event in the Republic of Korea as 3D […]
3D printing technologies are advancing in both capabilities and profile around the world, and lately Asia has been in the spotlight. One week from today, Inside 3D Printing Seoul will kick off in South Korea as the 2017 event runs June 28-30. This represents the...
3D Printing News Briefs: April 14, 2017
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll take care of a little business first, then move on to a contest, an upcoming event, and a really cool 3D printed trophy. The Dubai Future Accelerator program finishes up round two, while FIT expands its activities in the US. Kabuku hosts a delegation of German government officials, […]
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’ll take care of a little business first, then move on to a contest, an upcoming event, and a really cool 3D printed trophy. The Dubai Future Accelerator program finishes up round two, while FIT expands its activities...
Additive Manufacturing and CAD in Focus in MIT Professional Education Course: Instructors Tell Us About New Offerings
Summer doesn’t always mean a break in educational offerings; while school may be out for the summer, through a new course offering at MIT, professionals can enter the classroom for a one-week intensive course focusing on 3D design for manufacturing. Advances in Computer-Aided Design for Manufacturing, the new course, is set to introduce participants to the […]
Summer doesn’t always mean a break in educational offerings; while school may be out for the summer, through a new course offering at MIT, professionals can enter the classroom for a one-week intensive course focusing on 3D design for manufacturing. Advances in...
On-Demand 3D Printing in SAP Distributed Manufacturing Early Access Program Increases as Roboze Joins Initiative
3D printer manufacturer Roboze, based in Italy, has been announcing partnerships all over the world in the last several months, with the most recent being its first 3D printing distribution agreement in Asia. Today, Roboze revealed a different kind of partnership, and announced that it had joined enterprise application software leader and supply chain company SAP‘s early […]
3D printer manufacturer Roboze, based in Italy, has been announcing partnerships all over the world in the last several months, with the most recent being its first 3D printing distribution agreement in Asia. Today, Roboze revealed a different kind of partnership, and...
3D Printing Materials Development at HP Streamlines Powder Certification on Open Platform
Materials development is critical to the progress of additive manufacturing, and while HP Inc. may be relatively new to scalable participation in the 3D printing industry, they are by no means strangers to the path to successful product development. When the company unveiled their highly anticipated Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing system last year, one […]
Materials development is critical to the progress of additive manufacturing, and while HP Inc. may be relatively new to scalable participation in the 3D printing industry, they are by no means strangers to the path to successful product development. When the company...
RAPID + TCT 2017: The Greatest Collection of Minds and Technology in Additive Manufacturing
The greatest minds in additive manufacturing will convene at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for SME’s RAPID + TCT event, May 8-11. A vast collection of 3D printing knowledge and innovation will be accessible in one location at this annual event, known globally for its expansive conference and exhilarating, hands-on show floor. […]
The greatest minds in additive manufacturing will convene at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for SME’s RAPID + TCT event, May 8-11. A vast collection of 3D printing knowledge and innovation will be accessible in one location at this annual...
Truly Advanced Manufacturing: How Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and 3D Printing Might Combine to Change the Way We Make...Things
A team of Australian scientists recently announced plans to use 3D printing and virtual reality to bring a dinosaur back to life. No, it won’t actually be alive, but it will feel like it is. The team will 3D print a tactile version of the creature, and a virtual reality experience will make the model […]
A team of Australian scientists recently announced plans to use 3D printing and virtual reality to bring a dinosaur back to life. No, it won’t actually be alive, but it will feel like it is. The team will 3D print a tactile version of the creature, and a virtual...
Z3DLAB Signs Joint Venture with Semiconductor Expert HS HI-TECH to Make Z3DFAB Digital AM Production Center
French company Z3DLAB, formed in 2014 and specializing in metal additive manufacturing by SLM, has signed a joint venture with Korean semiconductor expert HS HI-TECH. It’s called Z3DFAB, a new digital additive manufacturing production center in South Korea. This center will combine the knowledge and expertise of both Z3DLAB and HS HI-TECH, blending a rigorous process and […]
French company Z3DLAB, formed in 2014 and specializing in metal additive manufacturing by SLM, has signed a joint venture with Korean semiconductor expert HS HI-TECH. It’s called Z3DFAB, a new digital additive manufacturing production center in South Korea. This...
Autodesk Signs MOU with MIMOS Berhad to Promote 3D Design in Malaysia
3D printing and software company Autodesk certainly wears a lot of hats: virtual reality innovator, slicing settings expert, impactful investor, helpful volunteer…the list goes on and on. Today they’re starting a new journey, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MIMOS Berhad, in order to promote 3D design technologies and talent across Malaysia. The aptly […]
3D printing and software company Autodesk certainly wears a lot of hats: virtual reality innovator, slicing settings expert, impactful investor, helpful volunteer…the list goes on and on. Today they’re starting a new journey, by signing a Memorandum of...
3D Printing: The Stories We Missed This Week — October 8, 2016
In this week’s fresh edition of “The Stories We Missed This Week”, we see a number of prominent companies getting involved with 3D printing, from automotive to the toy industry. For starters, the upscale British car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced that they will integrate more use of 3D printing technology and robotics into their […]
In this week’s fresh edition of “The Stories We Missed This Week”, we see a number of prominent companies getting involved with 3D printing, from automotive to the toy industry. For starters, the upscale British car manufacturer Aston Martin has announced that they...
