Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) tools, such as generative design programs and topology optimization, are changing the way our world looks. Airplane parts are now more organic-looking, taking …
INTERVIEW: Terry Wohlers on the 2018 Wohlers Report, explosive growth in 3D printing
The Wohlers Report 2018 was published last week. As in previous years, I caught up with Principal Author Terry Wohlers to learn more. The Wohlers Report is always eagerly awaited and regarded by many …
FATHOM releases Crystallon, an open-source software for lattice-based design
Lattice structures are integral to 3D printed designs, and Aaron Porterfield, an industrial designer at additive manufacturing service bureau FATHOM, has developed Crystallon, an open source project f…
3D printing generative design tool from Desktop Metal makes waves at SOLIDWORKS World
Award winning metal 3D printer developer Desktop Metal has announced Live Parts, a new generative design platform to help customers get the most out of additive manufacturing. Instead of working with …
DNV GL publishes first class guideline for maritime additive manufacturing
2017 has been a standout year for additive manufacturing in marine and offshore operations. Desktop 3D printers can now be found in shipyard workshops and aboard rigs, where engineers use them to prot…
nTopology CEO gives insight into generative design after raising $7.6M
New York based nTopology has raised $7.6M to enhance its generative design software. The funding round was led by Data Collective and Root Ventures. nTopology recently returned from exhibiting at form…
Added Scientific address skills shortage with UK 3D printing courses
Added Scientific is an official spin-out of the Centre for Additive Manufacturing at the University of Nottingham, home to Xaar’s High Speed Sintering (HSS) process and a $28.6 million advanced …
Renishaw reports record turnover, outlook positive for additive manufacturing
Earning season for the 3D printing industry continues today with the UK’s Renishaw reporting financial data for the year ended 30th June 2017. Renishaw is a global technology company with core skills …
State University of New York offers first of its kind Summer Additive Manufacturing Institute
SUNY New Paltz, NY, is to a hold a Summer Additive Manufacturing Institute for professionals July 31 – August 4 2017. The five day course is designed to give 12 participants a crash course in design f…
3D Printing The Next Five Years by Jonathan Schroeder, President 3D Platform
This is a guest post in our series looking at the future of 3D Printing. To celebrate 5 years of reporting on the 3D printing industry, we’ve invited industry leaders and 3D printing experts to give u…