3D Printing Industry

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Programmed to Rock
ABB Robotics Uses 3D Printing for Functional Prototyping

ABB Robotics was replaced traditional production methods with 3D printing to prototype "fingers" for their industrial robot YuMi. Here’s their story.

by Hanna Watkin
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Positive Signs
Brand New MakerBot Replicator+ is Faster, Bigger, Quieter

Big round of announcements from MakerBot, including a new MakerBot Replicator+, new filaments, and new apps for professionals and educators.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Printing Start-up Dagoma Receives €3m in Funding

French 3D printing startup Dagoma has received €3million in funding and is launching a new desktop 3D printer, the DiscoEasy200.

by Hanna Watkin
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On Expansion Course
UPS Expands 3D Printing Operations To Europe and Asia

In September 2014, delivery titan UPS started bringing 3D printing to their stores in the USA. Now they are taking the next steps.

by Anatol Locker
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What Trough?
3D Printing Start-up Carbon Secures $81 Million in Funding

Industry titans like BMW, GE and Nikon are investing millions of dollars into hot 3D printing startup Carbon.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Good news for Dutch 3D Printer Manufacturer
3D Printer Manufacturer Ultimaker Receives €15 Million Loan

3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker is getting a €15 million loan to speed up research and development. Also, they launch a new EU educational program.

by Anatol Locker
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From Mini to Maxi
Thor3D Unveils New 3D Scanner with Interchangable Lenses

3D imaging company Thor3D just announced a new 3D scanner called "Drake." The wireless, hand-held, professional device is said to scan different sized objects, from jewelry to oil pipes.

by Anatol Locker
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Second Patent Lawsuit for Formlabs
Formlabs Hit By Patent Infringement Lawsuit from EnvisionTEC

Legal trouble for 3D printer company Formlabs: The MIT spin-out is being sued by EnvisionTEC for patent infringements.

by Anatol Locker
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Business is Booming
Zortrax Made Over $1.9M Profit in First Half of 2016

Driven by sales of their flagship Zortrax M200, the Polish 3D printer manufacturer had a record $6.7M turnover in the first half of 2016.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Industry Buzz
What’s On at the TCT Show in Birmingham?

Just weeks away from the 21st TCT Show + Personalize conference in Birmingham, Rachel Park takes a look at an impressive line-up.

by Rachel Park
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GE Invests $1.4 Billion in Metal 3D Printing Jet Engines

Industrial titan GE has bought two European companies for $1.4 billion, both specializing in 3D printing metal parts for jet engines and cars.

by Bulent Yusuf
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To Infinity and Beyond
Infinite-Build: Stratasys to Start 3D Printing Airplane Interiors?

Industry giant Stratasys has developed "Infinite-Build" 3D printing technology, removing size limits for printed airplane and car components.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Printers are a girls best friend
Would you Buy a 3D Printer That Prints Diamonds?

Imagine being able to make your own diamonds for your loved one from the comfort of your own home, without the irritations of mining or shopping.

by Hanna Watkin
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Take a 360-degree View Inside a Top Secret 3D Printing Lab

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory does top secret research into lasers, rocket ships, and 3D printing. Here's a sneaky peek inside.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Leaping Lizards
Printrbot Simple V2 Capable of 50 Microns

Just weeks away from launch, Printrbot CEO Brook Drumm reveals some exciting details about the new Printrbot Simple V2.

by Bulent Yusuf
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More Printers, Less Money
Monoprice 3D Printer Range Grows to Ultimate and Plus Sizes

With a pair of affordable new machines for consumer and commercial use, the Monoprice 3D printer stakes a claim for category leader.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Legal Lounge
UK Copyright Extension on Furniture a Threat to 3D Printing?

New UK copyright extension for industrial designs like chairs and tables goes up to 70 years. Will this have a negative impact on 3D printing?

by Bulent Yusuf
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Big Investment
Formlabs Raises $35 Million in Series B Funding, Announces Autodesk Collaboration

Formlabs has raised $35 Million in Series B Funding, led by Foundry Group, and announces investment and planned collaboration with Autodesk.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Printing Money?
3D Hubs Secures Whopping $6,999,998 Investment

Predictions of calamity in the 3D printing industry are premature; online marketplace 3D Hubs scores $7 million dollars in Series B funding.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Better Together
3DPrinterOS Announces CAD Software Integration

3DPrinterOS partners up with Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, Autodesk and Onshape, integrating CAD software and 3D printing closer together.

by Hanna Watkin
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