Though affordable, the power of desktop 3D printing cannot be denied, with even aerospace manufacturers bringing low-cost machines in-house for aid with design and engineering. Verterra Energy, Inc., …
Allforge Set to Bring Factories to Your Desktop
Now that we have seen the possibilities of desktop manufacturing tools like 3D printers, CNC routers, and laser cutters, it’s time to kick the digital fabrication revolution into high gear. That…
Fujifilm Makes a Unique Entrance into 3D Printing
Since HP announced its entrance into the 3D printing space, other print and imaging leaders have looked for their own way into the market, as well. Companies like Canon have begun selling 3D printers,…
ESA Experiments with 3D Printing Antennas for Space
Last year, we reported on a project by the European Space Agency to test the possibilities of 3D printing antennas for possible use in space satellites. The project has been steadily progressing, wit…
UFC Partners with GuardLab for 3D Printed Custom Mouthguards
Athletes are among the first to recognize the value of custom-made goods, as the perfect shoe or golf club can lead to even greater performance. It should be no surprise then that a number of leading …
3ntr Heads to the US with Portland Partnership
Not long ago, 3DPI had the opportunity to review the A4v3 from 3ntr, finding it to be a solid, industrial machine. Now, the Italian company behind the professional A4v3 system is ready to take their t…
From Carbon to Concrete: Pollution Converted into 3D Printing Feedstock for Construction
As the world completes yet another hottest year on modern record due to the human use of fossil fuels, our young species is now coming to terms with the fact that something must be done with the pollu…
3DRobotics Opens Up IRIS+ Drone for 3D Printing
Coming off the heels of their Parrot drone contest, MyMiniFactory has now opened up a completely 3D printable drone for free download. The IRIS+, designed by 3DRobotics, can be downloaded for 3D print…
Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits BigRep to Witness Large-Scale German 3D Printing
Every year, German Chancellor Angela Merkel takes a tour of the country’s massive business IT event, CeBIT, to see just what German innovators have whipped up. This year, she passed by BigRep, …
3D Systems Stock Jumps Nearly 25% with Surprising Q4 Financials
After taking a relative beating last year, in terms of stock and overall operations, 3D Systems surprised analysts and investors today with Q4 2015 estimates that exceeded their estimates. The company…