3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) had its share price drop to one-tenth of its reported value over two years. After an attempt to become a major player in consumer 3D printing and a spree of acquisitions, 6 mont…
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Hype Hangover: the Rise & Fall of Avi Reichental (Part 2)
Part of an ongoing series on how the 3D printing hype bubble has affected the lives of the individuals involved. To read the first story in this series, head here. In a previous article on the story …
3D Systems Confirms Closure of Andover Facility & Layoffs
After internal reports that 3D Systems would be closing down its Andover, Massachusetts facility, The Boston Globe has come across a federal filing that the company made confirming the statements made…
Hype Hangover: The Rise and Fall of Avi Reichental
Part of an ongoing series on how the 3D printing hype bubble has affected the lives of the individuals involved. To read the first story in this series, head here. January, 2014: 3D printing stocks a…
Researchers Examine Toxicity of 3D Printing Chemicals, Neglect the Rest
A couple of studies have so far been performed to determine the potential dangers of 3D printing plastic, both involving the inhalation of particles of ABS and PLA. Researchers at the University of C…
3D Systems CEO Avi Reichental Steps Down
You can ask my wife, Danielle, but, a couple months back, I told her, “Man, I bet Avi’s going to get fired.” This came after news of the class-action lawsuit taking place against 3D …
Dept of Defense Launches Flexible Hybrid Electronics Institute with Silicon Valley on Board
Having already established the pilot America Makes 3D printing institute and deeming it a success, the US government is in the process of establishing a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation a…
Senvol Database: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Adds 100+ Industrial 3D Printers
Straight outta New York City!! Senvol is one of my favorite 3D printing startups in the whole industry. Why? Basically, because they so clearly want to help move the industry forward. They are an an…
3D Printed Steady Shot Bot Makes Time Lapse Photography an Easy Time
You’ve probably seen hundreds of time-lapse videos in your life, but you may not know that the process of creating a slow moving camera that takes hundreds of photos over a period of time is an …
AmnioChor Seeks to Build Stem Cell Bank for Possible Bioprinting
Let’s start with the birds and the bees: when a baby is born, carried with it is the amniotic membrane of the placenta, which contain a host of human stem cells. In the past, this mess of after…