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…
The Possibilities of Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing
The medical research fraternity is imagining a future where nanoelectronic devicescould detect the concentrations of biomolecules in real time for use as medical diagnostics or interact with single ce…
3D Printing Claims a Place in Fashion Olympus at “Materials” Themed Holon Fashion Week
3D printed dresses by Iris Van Herpen stole the spotlight during Paris Fashion Week last January. The incredible outfits were part of a collaboration between the dutch designer and Neri Oxman, artist,…
UK’s CAM Is Part of CERN’s Business Incubation Centre
You know when someone throws a party and they don’t bother to invite you? That’s how I feel about CERN. Over in Switzerland, all of these scientists are having a big get-together to understand the mys…
Matter Remix Remixes Itself with Updates and Business Plan
Last month saw the release of a free online app aiming to be the Instagram of 3D printing with a set of easy-to-use tools to modify a given 3D model. Matter Remix has since developed some important u…
UK Launches Precious Metal Printing Initiative
3D printed plastic jewellery has its appeal; ornate shapes in purple PLA has a certain cyberpunk look that could become popular with teens and tweens alike. And plated steel from Shapeways might work …
Maker Mud Guard for a Custom World
Sebastian Schuster of Zipfelmaus.com spends a lot of his time Making, so much so that everything he owns seems to be a custom job. This means that, even his bicycle requires specially designed compone…
3D Printing Cross Platform Adoption & A Mindset Change in Prototyping at Hyphen
The latest customer story from Stratasys tells a nice story but also throws up a couple of interesting trends in cross platform applications when it comes to 3D printing. The story comes from Christie…
With Young People Like Carson Engaging with 3D Printing — The Future is, Indeed, Bright
Inspiring individuals are nothing new across the 3D printing community. But the latest one, who made contact with me last week, is a young man called Carson Madsen. Aged 14, Carson is using his enthus…
Tales of 3D Printing and Retail from Russia
Across Europe, the United States and indeed the entire globe retail outlets for 3D printing products, accessories and services are burgeoning at an increasing rate. Mike has covered a similar story in…
3D Printing with Bitcoins from London’s 3Distributed
At about the same time that 3D printing began to rise in popularity, Bitcoin started making its way into the zeitgeist. The digital currency, almost free from government control, has been heralded as …
A 3D Printed Gun and the Metal Marketing Mystery
Solid Concepts has manufactured the world’s first ‘3D printed’ metal gun using direct metal laser sintering of powdered metals. Since the story went live just over a week ago there has bee…
10 Reasons to be Bullish About the 3D Printing Industry
Full disclaimer: I’m bullish about the 3D Printing Industry. There, I said it. I’m writing in response to the many declarations of “3D printing is hype” that are meandering about the Internet — you’v…