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…
3D Printing is Officially a Marketing Buzzword #MorningWin
BelVita Breakfast Biscuits has announced a new contest and 3D printed trophies are among the prizes. Why 3D printed trophies? I have no idea — most likely someone in their marketing department got a l…
Alphaform AG (AFRMF): German Engineering AND Exceptional Value in a 3D Printing Stock
With the 3D printing industry projected to have a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) between 25–30% for the next 5–7 years, well-known 3D printer manufacturers such as 3D Systems (DDD), Stratasys (SSY…
maker6 Comes at Shapeways and 3D Hubs
With all of the new business opportunities presented by the emerging 3D printing market, it’s likely that many competitors will operate within the same space. So, of course a site like Shapeways would…
The Degenerate Chair Generated from Plaster, Sugar and Sake
There have been quite a few 3D printed chairs on 3DPI: the Solid C2 chair that was added to the Stedelijk Museum, the ergonomical cellular loop chair, the redesigned Eames chair, and the Diavolo chair…
Pelvis Proves 3D Printed Implants Stand Test of Time
Though 3D printing is only slowly being adopted as a means of creating custom-tailored implants, the technology has been used for such purposes even before 3D printing was “cool”. About three years a…
MakerBot's Bre Pettis to Join Local Motors Board of Directors
As the crowd-sourced car company Local Motors pushes to build its first production auto entirely with 3D printing by the end of 2014, they’ve made a smart move and added leading 3D printing evan…
A Combination of Disney, Google and MakerBot’s 3D Printed Magic Result in A New Love Story
There’s a new Disney animated short film that will — probably — melt your hearts, if the trailer is anything to go by anyway. I say probably, because if you have a similar disposition to my son when i…
Cash Injection for CGTrader From Intel and Practica to Expand Reach in 3D Printing Market
3D model marketplace CGTrader has just announced that it has closed a funding round with Intel Capital and existing investor Practica Capital. The purpose of the funding is to expand CGTrader’s market…
3DPI.TV – Disney's, Google's and MakerBot's 3D Printed Magic
There’s a new Disney animated short film that will — probably — melt your hearts, if the trailer is anything to go by anyway. “Blank: A Vinylmation Love Story” has been produced by Disney Interactive,…
3DPI.TV – Deloitte Sets Up a New 3D Printing Discovery Centre
When a company like Deloitte dedicates an entire “Discovery Centre” to you, you know you are big. That is true whether you are a multinational company, an investment fund or even a Nation, since Deloi…
Brother is Coy & “Just Looking” Into 3D Printing
Although I do not entirely agree with it, industry consensus seems to be that 3D printing will truly take to the mass market when large traditional manufacturers of “tech” such as Dell, HP…
The Other Half of Jolla’s Smartphone is a 3D Printed Smart Cover
Though it may be unfamiliar to mainstream smartphone users, Finnish smart phone manufacturer and software developer, Jolla, has been working away to make smartphone technology even smarter by relying …