Spare Parts 3D launches new AI-powered 2D-to-3D model digitization tool
French software start-up Spare Parts 3D (SP3D) has launched the beta program of Théia, its new digital tool that can automatically create 3D models fr…
EOS enables serial production with the new M 290 1kW metal 3D printer
Munich-based 3D printer manufacturer EOS has announced the launch of the EOS M 290 1kW laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printer. An upgraded ve…
AM Forum Berlin 2024 to see HP debut its new material
After announcing its partnerships with DyeMansion and Accel Digital Solutions (ADS), HP is set to exhibit 3D printed parts made from a new material tailored for its industrial 3D polymer solutions, at…
Deloitte University Press Launches MOOC on Additive Manufacturing
Yesterday, Deloitte University Press announced the launch of a massive open online course (MOOC) on the business implications of additive manufacturing. According to the organization, “3D Opportunity…
3DPI.TV – Mixing Two Colors with Builder 3D Printer
Builder, a Netherlands based 3D printer manufacturer, introduced a new element to its Builder and Big Builder line of single-extruder dual-filament FFF 3D printers. They have developed a new evolution…
Stratasys Completes Acquisition of Solid Concepts
One of the most notable purchases that 3D printing industry leader Stratasys made this year was that of Solid Concepts, the US’s largest 3D printing and prototyping service, and that of medical …
Hurco Files Patent for Hybrid CNC-Based 3D Printing
Hurco Companies, manufacturer of CNC machines and tools, has announced today the filing of a patent for a hybrid CNC machining-3D printing technology. The device allows for the company’s already…
Iran Works to Develop its Own Medical 3D Printing Technology
It is said that 3D printing is having a huge impact in the medical field. By converting a patient’s CT scans into 3D models, it’s possible for doctors to create patient-specific implants …
Home Depot Begins Carrying MakerBot 3D Printers in Select Stores
The Home Depot has just opened up 3D printing to an even broader audience. Today, the chain announced that they would be selling MakerBot devices in select stores, including Replicator 3D printers an…
3D Printer David Shows His Stuff Ahead of Kickstarter Launch
For some time now, 3D printer startup Sculptify has been slowly teasing the release of their pellet-crunching 3D printer, David. In fact, until last month, we didn’t even know his name was Davi…
Manufacturing and 3DP Firm ARC Group Hires Former Morris Technologies Executive
This week ARC Group — a manufacturing and 3D printing firm — announced the hiring of Tim Warden to the newly created role of VP of Sales and Business Development. 3DMT is the dedicated prototyping and…
3D Printing Is Breathing New Life into Anatomical Research
Dissecting a human cadaver for scientific or research purposes has been done in the Western world — on and off due to the occasional cultural ban — since ancient Greek times. Today higher demand, coup…
World Maker Faire New York 2014 Is Coming Back To Town (Part 1)
The folks at Maker Media, Inc. (MM of Sebastopol, CA) are as “hands-on” as their eTinker, 3DPer and DigiFabber constituents in the Maker Movement. (I think MM should get the lion’s share of the credit…
Will the Next Big 3D Printing Start-up Emerge from GIGTANK 2014?
In two weeks, Danielle and I have the pleasure of flying to Chattanooga, Tennessee, the only town to inspire a gold record winning song about trains and establish a city-owned one gigabit internet ser…
The FabLab in Amsterdam Is Moving On to Bioprinting
It seems to me that – as complex as it may be – we are going to be able to 3D print working organs before we 3D print a working smartphone as a single unit. That’s because, at least the or…