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Blue Lasers, Big Impact
Phillips Bets on Blue-Laser DED from Meltio to Expand Defense Manufacturing

Touted as safer, faster, and easier to maintain, blue-laser DED and CNC hybrid tech could change how the defense industry thinks about medium- to large-scale metal part production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 1, 2025
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Expedition-Ready
AMOS, a Military-Developed FDM Can Soon Be Yours

New made-in-America desktop FDM start-up offers military-proven, ruggedized 3D printers aimed at fast part delivery anywhere.

by Carolyn Schwaar May 18, 2025
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Born Free, Built New
Inside the Garage Resurrecting Vintage Motorcycles with Metal 3D Printing

One small motorcycle garage in Pennsylvania is a glimpse into the future of metal additive manufacturing adoption across any machine shop.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 28, 2025
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Additec’s New Fusion S Joins a Surge in Small, Affordable Metal 3D Printer Launches

Three small-build-volume metal laser powder bed fusion 3D printers have launched in the past month. See how they stack up and who they are designed for.

by Carolyn Schwaar Apr 16, 2025
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Made in Germany
Bosch’s $6M Metal 3D Printing Gamble

Speed, precision, flexibility, and energy efficiency are among the reasons for the massive infusion of capital into metal 3D printing, says Bosch. There's a brand new Nikon SLM Solutions NXG XII 600, too.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 20, 2025
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It's a Girl!
Sinterit’s Faster New SLS Is Under $20K

The compact Suzy 3D printer from Sinterit debuts as the lowest-priced SLS on the market.

by Carolyn Schwaar Mar 13, 2025
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You get what you pay for!
How Much Should CAD Design Cost?

Need someone to design your part for 3D printing? There is a growing number of options and services at a wide range of prices.

by Nutan Jaeger Jan 31, 2025
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Ready for Retail
With a Keen Eye for Design (and a Farm of Bambu Lab 3D Printers), This Start-Up Aims to Sell Thousands of Lamps

At more than $300 a lamp, major online retailer Westwing, is hoping the flexibility and sustainability of 3D printing will pay off.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 12, 2024
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Know Your Print Tech
FDM vs MJF 3D Printing: Decision Maker’s Guide

Take a look at the real differences between these two 3D printing technologies in terms of buying a printer and ordering at a service provider.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jul 23, 2024
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Launched at Rapid + TCT '24
3D Systems Launches Smaller Pellet FDM with Big Features

The new Ext 800 pellet extrusion system boasts a throughput of up to 14 kilos per hour of material for faster, cheaper parts, molds, and tools.

Jun 27, 2024
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Power to the Powder
A Desktop SLS 3D Printer for Under $3K?

US-based start-up Micronics wants to make selective laser sintering (SLS) more accessible, so it's putting its bet on a Kickstarter launch to raise funds.

by Adam Kohut Jun 13, 2024
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On Craftcloud, It’s Cheaper, but What About the Quality?

Craftcloud is often more affordable than other online 3D printing services, but how does that work without compromising quality?

Apr 15, 2024
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Multi-Lattice Applications
3D Printed Titanium Breakthrough for Strength Applications

RMIT University uncovers a multi-topology lattice design for metal 3D printing set to drive a new era of lightweight industrial applications.

by Carolyn Schwaar Feb 27, 2024
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Sensing Your Needs
Inside the FX10: Markforged’s New Next-Gen FDM 3D Printer

The FX10, Markforged's latest industrial FDM 3D printer, emerges to tackle the evolving challenges of factory-floor 3D printing with innovations in sensor technology, automation, and speed.

by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 22, 2023
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High Heat, Low Price
Airwolf 3D Launches Its Largest Rugged FDM

American made Evo 2X is twice the size of the company's Evo 22 with solid engineering designed to run 100+ hours at a time.

by Carolyn Schwaar Aug 2, 2023
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Sustainability Within Reach
New Suite of Machines to Recycle 3D Prints Back into Filament, Under $5K

The new Polystruder plastic shredder is the first of four units to help you save as much as 70% on filament, while keeping plastic out of landfills.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 19, 2023
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Solidscape Launches Small, Affordable Wax 3D Printer for Jewelers

Delivering highly detailed wax models in an easy-to-operate package, the Muse brings the benefits of 3D printed wax models to independent jewelers.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 6, 2023
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To Fuse or to Sketch?
Fusion 360 vs SketchUp: The Differences

The Fusion 360 vs SketchUp choice isn't an easy one, as they're both great programs. Read on to compare and decide which is best for you!

by Lucas Carolo Nov 30, 2022
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E Pluribus Unum
3D Printing for Part Consolidation – The Ultimate Guide

Turn multi-piece components into smaller, lighter, more efficient single parts by redesigning them for additive manufacturing. See why and how.

Nov 17, 2022
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Leading the Industry
10 Most Innovative 3D Printing Companies of 2022

Advancements in additive manufacturing take all forms, but these 10 innovators are pushing the industry forward unlike any others in 2022.

by Carolyn Schwaar Jun 22, 2022
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