3D printing is at the core of Elon Musk’s ambitious plan to transport more than a million people to Mars during the next forty to one hundred years. Buzz Aldrin, Bill Nye and other luminaries of the scientific and astronautic…
Predicting the Future: Interview with HP Labs CTO Shane Wall
HP Labs was founded 50 years ago this week, I sat down with the CTO of the ‘original Silicon Valley start-up’ to find out about plans for the next half century. Throughout this year, analysts have cited HP’s forthcoming entrance…
3D Printing at IMTS 2016 Show Roundup Interviews and more Photos
Chicago’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is over until 2018. During the course of 6 days 115,612 visitors traversed over 1.3 million sq. ft. of exhibition space, taking in demonstrations and displays from over 2,000 exhibitors. 3D printing was not…
Renishaw launch new 3D metal printer at IMTS, plan to industrialize 3D printing
I caught up with UK company Renishaw (LON:RSW) at Chicago’s IMTS to talk about their new 3D printer and the strategy to help manufacturers make better products. Marc Saunders is Renishaw’s director of Global Solutions Centers. He tell me, “I…
Inside the Infinite Build with Stratasys experts at IMTS
Stratasys recently announced two new demonstrator models the Robotic Composite and Infinite Build. These proof of concept machines can be seen as a strong statement that the company are serious about moving 3D printing to the industrial production stage. 3DPI…
Interview with 3D Systems CEO reveals new Strategy and industrial 3D printing ambitions
Since VJ took the 3D Systems leadership role in April, the 3D printing industry has awaited an announcement about strategy. At IMTS the CEO provided the long awaited update, and a little extra. VJ delivered a two hour long presentation…
MagnetoJet liquid metal 3D printing with Vader Systems at IMTS
Vader Systems, LLC may not be a 3D printing enterprise all readers are familiar with, but for visitors to Chicago’s IMTS there is an opportunity to rectify this situation. The New York based company unveiled their first commercial liquid jetting at…
3D Printing Industry at Chicago IMTS, show preview and what to see
This week 3DPI will be reporting from Chicago’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS). IMTS takes place only once every two years and is the one of the largest trade shows in the world. The show’s previous edition in 2014 attracted…
Rize CEO previews game-changing 3D printing technology
Recently emerging from stealth mode, Boston’s Rize Inc. is gearing up to launch their first 3D printer, the Rize One. The machine will be available by the end of the year and introduces a new 3D printing technology: the company…
3D Printing Industry Insiders comment on $1.4 billion GE takeover bid
3DPI asked industry experts for their initial reaction to GE’s $1.4 billion tender to takeover 3D printing businesses SLM Solutions Group AG and the Arcam Group AB. Magnus Rene is Arcam’s CEO, he tells me the deal has ramifications beyond…
