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Markforged and Hartwig Join Forces for a New Era in Midwest 3D Printing

In a move to enhance the Midwest’s manufacturing landscape, Hartwig, a key player in advanced manufacturing solutions, has teamed up with 3D printing specialist Markforged (NYSE: MKFG). This collaboration holds…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: October 15, 2023

It’s another busy week of events and webinars in the 3D printing industry! Stratasys and 3D Systems continue their roadshows, Velo3D is holding a summit, and the Fakuma International Trade…

3D Printing Webinar and Event Roundup: October 8, 2023

No matter where you are in the world this week, from Ohio, Minnesota, and California in the U.S. to Budapest, Italy, Moravia, or just on your computer at home, there’s…

Illinois’ Congressman Sean Casten Tours Sciaky’s EBeam 3D Printing Facility

Sean Casten (D-IL 6th District), the US representative for a broad swathe of Chicago’s western suburbs, was recently named Vice Ranking Member of the House of Representatives’ Minority Committee on…

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The Silicon Valley of 3D Printing, Fueled by Zeda’s New 3D Printing Facility

In the previous post in this series, I gave an overview of some of the operations that will take place at the new 73,000-square-foot facility being launched by Zeda. The…

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7 Major Threats to 3D Printing Service Bureaus

It is not easy being a 3D printing service bureau. A lot of skill, labor power, capex, and continued excellence are needed to perform in the service market. Meanwhile, competitive…

3DPOD Episode 78: Steve Grundahl, Midwest Prototyping & Prototek

Steve Grundahl started Midwest Prototyping in the very early days of 3D printing. On this episode of the 3DPOD, he tells us about how he got financing, how he grew…

Feetz on the Streetz Takes Custom 3D Printed Shoes on a Pop-Up Shop Road Trip

At my old job, food trucks would come and occasionally park in our lot for a few hours during lunch, and sometimes we’d get a fashion store’s mobile truck as…

Metal Additive Manufacturing and the Midwest in Focus — A Few Questions For: EOS

Certain trends are simply undeniable in the 3D printing industry today, such as the rapid growth of metal additive manufacturing. Similarly, just as in real estate, success often comes down…

3D Systems & Scarlett Inc. Partner for Distribution of 3D Metal Printing Solutions in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio

As the 3D printing industry grows, so do connections between businesses. Many new partnerships are being created with a contract, a handshake, and new opportunity to be forged worldwide, as…