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Another Year, Another CEO, Another Round of MakerBot Layoffs
What started as a beloved open-source wooden box that could 3D print on the desktop has become so much more as MakerBot and the 3D printing industry have matured. With…
3D Printing is for Lovers, Especially on Valentine’s Day
3D printing technology is being used to innovate many fields, from medical to military and beyond. But it’s also helping to innovate another field, one that may be considered a…
3D Printing: Stories We Missed This Week – February 11 2017
Oerlikon is investing an additional $54,000,000 in 3D printing, American Elements expands its metal powders for 3D printing, Dremel and 3DPrinterOS partner, the MakerBot Replicator+ wins an award, e-Xstream Engineering…
3D Brooklyn Creates 3D Printable Prop Replicas for ‘Vikings’
It used to be that there were a few channels on TV reserved for documentaries on history, science and natural world. These channels, notably the Science Channel, Discovery Channel, History…
Create Cafe in Saskatoon Offers Coffee and 3D Printing by the Hour
Back in high school, my friends and I would go to a lot of different places to hang out, away from our parents. We would go to the Steak ‘n…
University of North Georgia, Well-Versed in 3D Printing, Opens the State’s First MakerBot Innovation Center
As they say in the business, the show must go on. Not long after well-known desktop 3D printer manufacturer MakerBot announced its latest major executive-level change-up, the University of North Georgia (UNG)…
CEO & CFO Replacements at Stratasys, MakerBot & SLM Solutions: Why All the Executive-Level Shakeups in 3D Printing?
The 3D printing market has seen a lot of growth, development and commotion of the past months. With growth spurts come growing pains. Over the past four weeks we’ve seen…
Despite Leadership Shakeups, MakerBot Wants You to Know They’re Doing Just Fine
While MakerBot may be one of the most prolific and recognizable 3D printer manufacturers in the world, they’re no stranger to upheaval. The company has had four different CEOs in four years,…
New Trimble Technology Lab at UMass Amherst Will Enhance 3D Capabilities on Campus
California-based technology company Trimble, best known for its GPS systems and popular 3D modeling software SketchUp Pro, announced today that it has made a large in-kind gift to the University…
3D Hubs Releases 3D Printing Industry Trends Report for Q1 2017
It seems as though it was just last week that 3D Hubs released their latest 3D Printing Industry Trends report, so I was startled by the realization that it’s already time…
Another 3D Printing Shakeup: Jonathan Jaglom Resigns as MakerBot CEO, Company President Nadav Goshen to Succeed Him
For those keeping score at home, today marks the fourth major leadership announcement at MakerBot in as many years, as CEO Jonathan Jaglom today announced his resignation. Jaglom took the…
Could Portability Bring New Power to 3D Printing?
I’m back from CES 2017, and my head is full of ideas. I’ll do a more formal wrap, but I thought I’d start with a few observations, and potentially, an…
MakerBot’s Helpful Post-Processing Guides Offer Detailed Step-By-Step Instructions on Painting, Vacuum Forming, and More
Desktop 3D printing has had a big impact on what and how students can learn in school, and also how professionals work. However, many people simply don’t realize what is…
CES 2017: 3D Printing Days Three and Four in Photos
As CES continued, the energy never abated in Las Vegas. With most of the major announcements having been made on Thursday and Friday, that left Saturday and Sunday more available…
Shapeways and New York Public Library Honor Graduates of the Make it, Print it, Sell it Program
Back in June, we reported that Shapeways EDU, the educational department of the 3D printing service bureau, was partnering with the New York Public Library’s TechConnect Program to provide 3D…
Bre & Co. Hosts Open House and Holiday Sale for Heirloom-Quality 3D Printed Gifts
Recently, I was invited to the open house and holiday sale of Bre. & Co., the newest venture by the former CEO and co-founder of MakerBot, Bre Pettis. The newly-launched…
Something for Everyone in 2016: A Look at This Year’s New 3D Printer Releases
I spend every day immersed in news about 3D printing, so obviously I’m aware of the fact that there are a lot of 3D printers out there. I’m also aware…
Around the World in 3D Printing: 2016 in Review
Throughout the last 12 months, we’ve been following growth in every aspect of the 3D printing industry, from hardware introductions to software developments to new materials set to bring new…
Fun, Free 3D Printing ‘Quick Projects’ from Thingiverse Education Provide STEAM Lesson Plans and Teach Students Real World Skills
It’s the last week of December, which means holiday break has arrived for most schools! The kids are happy because they can sleep in and play with friends, and also because…
3D Printing: The Stories We Missed This Week — December 24, 2016
Even with the holiday season here, the 3D printing industry has still been in full swing this past week. On this week’s festive edition of “The Stories We Missed,” we’ve…
MakerBot Tough PLA and MakeShaper Filament Widen 3D Printing Material Options on MakerBot 3D Printers
MakerBot has really been focusing on 3D printing materials recently, as it now makes up one of the largest segments of the desktop 3D printer market. We first heard about MakerBot’s new…
Bre Pettis Launches New Creative Venture: Bre & Co. Offers 3D Printed Ceramics and More
When Bre Pettis left Stratasys last year, it was with ambitious goals – the creator of MakerBot stated that he intended to “change the world” through 3D printing with the help of…
New Jersey High School Installs MakerBot Innovation Center
I was required to take shop class in 8th grade, where you learned how to use tools, like a miter saw, to make a lamp out of a plastic bottle. I…
Stratasys Third Quarter Financial Report: Major Deals, Increased Revenue
Leading 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has officially released its financial report for the 3rd quarter of 2016. Despite a slight decrease in revenue margins, the $970 million company has secured improved…
