Michael Petch, Author at 3D Printing Industry

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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.

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 demonstr…

Renishaw's RenAM 500M at IMTS. Photo by Michael Petch.

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…

Dick Anderson (far left) watches the Stratasys Infinite Build in action at IMTS 2016. Photo by Michael Petch

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 …

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 del…

3D printing with liquid metal - the Vader Systems Booth at IMTS. Photo by Michael Petch.

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 u…

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. T…

Rize Augmented Polymer Deposition. Photo via RIZE.

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 print…

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 tell…

GE launch $1.4 billion takeover bid for SLM Solutions and Arcam AB

The General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) plans to make the largest deal in 3D printing history to date. Germany’s SLM Solutions (ETR:AM3D) and Sweden’s Arcam AB (STO:ARCM) are the targets for a combined…

A new 3D printing technology, interview with Xjet’s Dror Danai

Xjet received as “unprecedented level of interest” after revealing a new 3D printing method at RAPID 2016. I caught up with Dror Danai, Xjet CBO, as he prepared to return to Israel’s inkjet valley. Da…