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Flashforge AD5X Review: Multicolor TPU 3D Printing Made Simple
Disclosure:The AD5X was provided to me by Flashforge free of charge for the purpose of this review. I have not received any additional compensation. All opinions expressed are my own,…
SUNLU Releases New 3D Printing Filament Dryer with Annealing
Filament dryers have long been needed in material extrusion. Both industrial and home users benefit from conditioned filament with reduced moisture and uniform temperatures closer to extrusion levels. Whether integrated…
From Prototype to Production: The Comprehensive Journey of Additive Manufacturing
I have been professionally immersed in the world of 3D printing for the past 19 years, witnessing its evolution from massive, lab-based industrial machines to today’s desktop printers that excel…
Welcome to the Desktop 3D Printing Evolution, Part 4: The Factory of the Future (or Luvocom 3F PPS CF 9938)
Previously in this series, we’ve discussed major companies entering the market, the power of compounding, competitive dynamics within the industry, and materials tailored for specific applications. Now, we examine how…
New WASP Pellet 3D Print to Print Boat Interiors and More
WASP is always innovating and produces a range of machines, including large polymer and geopolymer delta printers, ceramics production lines, house printers, and now a large-scale fused granule fabrication (FGF)…
3D Printing News Briefs, September 12, 2024: Scholarships, Pool Maintenance, Shoes, & More
In 3D Printing News Briefs today, four graduate students received $10,000 scholarships from ASTM International, and 3DPRINTUK announced the first commercial launch of the Stratasys SAF printer in the UK….
Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro Review: A Compact Powerhouse for 3D Printing
Disclosure: The Adventurer 5M Pro was provided by Flashforge at no cost for this review. I have not received any additional compensation, and all opinions are my own. FlashForge has…
Forward AM Technologies Releases Polymers for Pellet 3D Printing
BASF spinout Forward AM Technologies has released fused granulate fabrication (FGF) pellets, which are widely used in medium and large format machines to reduce costs. Material costs can significantly increase…
Brazilian Chemical Giant Braskem Shuts Down 3D Printing Line Xtellar
Braskem is a large Brazilian petrochemicals company. The $14 billion revenue firm makes PVC, PP, and polyethylene. In 2023, it bought filament supplier Taulman. Later in 2023, Braskem spun out…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 28, 2023: Software Add-On, Heat Exchangers, Milling, & More
We’ve got news about an acquisition and a collaboration to start off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, before moving on to two stories about additive manufacturing software. Then there’s a…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 20, 2023: 4D Printing, Sustainability, Inclusivity, & More
Starting with space news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, a Kansas City startup is building 3D printed re-entry capsules for on-demand cargo return from space. In research, a 3D…
3D Printing News Briefs, October 26, 2022: Metal Alloys, Construction, & More
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with research out of the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation on 3D printing sensors in a single operation, and then…
Circular Economy: Supernovas Transforms Plastic Waste into 3D Printed Furniture
Plastic waste is being converted into filaments used to 3D print unique furniture and objects. Supernovas, a recently launched London and Milan-based circular design and lifestyle company, has shown that…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 14, 2020: ZVerse, Jellypipe, Dyndrite
We’re starting with two COVID-related stories in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, before moving on to a 2021 event. ZVerse has released its fifth 3D printed PPE product since April,…
Slovakia: 3D Printing with Hybrid PETG Composites
Researchers from Slovakia are exploring the use of new, more affordable materials in 3D printing, releasing their findings in the recently published ‘Novel Hybrid PETG Composites for 3D Printing.’ Additive…
3D Printing News Briefs, May 18, 2020: Fraunhofer, Formnext, Visagio & DiManEx, BCN3D Technologies
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Fraunhofer will soon discuss adoption of Industry 4.0-related technologies in a webinar, and we’ve learned that Formnext 2020 is still planned for this November….
University of Cordoba: Predicting Surface Roughness in FDM 3D Printing
Spanish researchers Juan Barrios and Pablo Romero experiment with different techniques in FDM 3D printing in the recently published ‘Decision Tree Methods for Predicting Surface Roughness in Fused Deposition Modeling…
GENESIS Eco Screen: A 3D Printed Urban Biodiversity Habitat Made of Recycled Plastic
Large-format 3D printing company BigRep, along with its innovation department NOWLAB, just launched their latest sustainability project – GENESIS Eco Screen, the first 3D printed urban plant and insect habitat….
Kodak Launched New Design to Print Service, Showcased 3D Printing Ecosystem
Just a couple of short years ago, Kodak entered the AM market with its 3D Printing Ecosystem, which includes specialized software, the dual extruder, professional Portrait 3D printer, and a line…
RAPID 2019: 3D Printed Artwork, Booth Visits, and Press Conferences
Recently, I, along with thousands of others, traveled to Detroit, Michigan – which boasts the highest concentration of engineering talent in the entire US – to attend this year’s RAPID +…
3D Printed Translucent Façade to Cover Entrance to Deutsches Museum in Munich
Two years ago, we told you about one of the world’s first 3D printed, functionally integrated building façade elements. The concept of a 3D printed translucent façade was developed by…
Maker Publishes Instructables About 3D Printing Favorite Vintage Games
Whenever I visit Target to pick up something in the toy department, whether it’s a present for my nieces or one of my friends’ kids, I also enjoy stopping in…
Aleph Objects and IC3D Release Second Certified Open Source 3D Printer Filament
Among fans of open source 3D printing, one of the most popular companies is Aleph Objects, manufacturer of LulzBot 3D printers. Aleph Objects was founded in 2011 and is based…
Voodoo Manufacturing and ACEO Introduce New Functional 3D Printing Materials
Voodoo Manufacturing is one of the more progressive 3D printing service bureaus out there, with its automated 3D printing factory and large format services, just to name a few of…
