Michael Petch, Author at 3D Printing Industry

Michael Petch

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Michael Petch is the editor-in-chief at 3DPI and the author of several books on 3D printing. He is a regular keynote speaker at technology conferences where he has delivered presentations such as 3D printing with graphene and ceramics and the use of technology to enhance food security. Michael is most interested in the science behind emerging technology and the accompanying economic and social implications.

The Additive Manufacturing Conference begins at IMTS 2018. Photo by Michael Petch.

Day Two of 3D printing at IMTS, smart factories and preparing for serial production

Self-driving 3D printed vehicles, beer-pouring robots, robots 3D printing, whirlyball playing robots – ok I made that last one up but automation – together with additive manufacturing R…

Day One of IMTS 2018, new metal 3D printing technology and more

3D Printing Industry has returned to Chicago for the 2018 edition of IMTS. Held in every even-numbered year, IMTS is North America’s leading manufacturing technology show. The 2,123 booths cover 1,424…

OctoPrint responds to security concern with detailed guide to safe 3D printer use

OctoPrint, developers of an open source interface for 3D printers, has issued a reminder to users to configure settings for optimal security. OctoPrint software is widely used by the 3D printing commu…

Interview: Arno Held of AM Ventures on investing in Additive Manufacturing

Munich is hub of additive manufacturing activity, therefore it should be no surprise that one of the leading specialist investors in 3D printing is based close to this city in Southern Germany. AM Ven…

New 3D Printing Industry Index reports first data

The 3D Printing Industry Index, launching today, is the latest addition to our expanding suite of analytical tools and databases for the additive manufacturing sector. Every quarter, the 3D Printing I…

A render of the Digital Alloys metal 3D printer. Image via Digital Alloys.

Boeing HorizonX invests in low cost metal 3D printing with Digital Alloys $12.9 investment round

Digital Alloys, a Boston based developer of metal 3D printers, has received a $12.9 million investment during a series B financing round led by G20 Ventures. 3D Printing Industry readers will be famil…

Testing the 3D printed labware. Image via Additive Manufacturing.

Research finds 3D printed chemically resistant labware viable with low-cost printers

New research published in Additive Manufacturing, describes the potential of 3D printed customized labware and reaction vessels. The research team from Finland’s Aalto University and Michigan Technolo…

Joule Printing allows additive manufacturing of metal components. Photo via Digital Alloys.

Q&A: Duncan McCallum CEO at Digital Alloys on Joule Printing and low cost metal 3D printing

Earlier today, Digital Alloys announced a successful $12.9 million Series B funding round. Boeing HorizonX Ventures, Lincoln Electric and Khosla Ventures participated in the round led by G20 Ventures.…

The Aconity3D team. Photo via Aconity3D.

Q&A: Yves Hagedorn Managing Director at Aconity3D

Aconity3D, a metal 3D printer manufacturer based in Herzogenrath, Germany, is expanding into the US. A North American headquarters will be established in El Paso under a partnership with the Universit…

Stratasys continues to trend downwards in latest financial results

3D printing enterprise, Stratasys has reported financial results for the second quarter of 2018. Headline figures show that revenue was flat at $170.2 million, compared to $170 million for the same pe…