3D Printing Industry

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5 Greatest 3D Printing Applications

There are countless 3D printing applications in manufacturing, technology, and society. From education to medicine, here are a few ways 3D printing impacts our world today!

by Tian Ooi
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Metal Printing, Made Affordable
Desktop Metal Studio System: Review the Specs

Desktop Metal is disrupting the metal 3D printing industry in price, scale, and accessibility. Here we review the specs of their office-friendly Studio System.

by Josh Snider
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Printrbot Shuts Down After Seven Years of Creating Open-Source 3D Printers

Printrbot, the 3D printing manufacturer which was founded in 2011 with the launch of its original Printrbot printer on Kickstarter, has announced that it's now sadly closing its doors. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Coming to Your City Soon?
WASP Creates Hub Network Across the World

WASP, the Italian 3D printer manufacturer, has created the WASP Hub network and is expanding in Italy and across the world to cities including,  Barcelona, ​​London, Madrid, Paris, Umea, Jersey City and Beirut.

by Hanna Watkin
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Formlabs Raises $30m in New Equity Funding

With two major product launches on the horizon, 3D printing startup Formlabs have bolstered their war-chest with $30m in new equity funding.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Blow Molding Technology Guide

What is blow molding? Read this guide to understand all about the technology, how it differs from injection molding and the companies that offer blow molding services.

by Frederik Bedrich
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Go Green
Gigabot X can 3D Print with Recycled Plastic Pellets

Now live on Kickstarter is the Gigabot X, a large-scale, direct pellet extrusion 3D printer for fabricating with recycled plastic.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Written by Industry Veteran Sarah Boisvert
Book “New Collar Workforce” Prepares Us for the New Age of Manufacturing

The New Collar Workforce is a new book by AM industry veteran Sarah Boisvert which suggests that, in order to avoid a shortage of skilled workers, we should be training workers to be ready for the new age in manufacturing.

by Hanna Watkin
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Scads of New LulzBot 3D Printing Products from Aleph Objects

Christmas comes early to users of the LulzBot 3D printer range. Aleph Objects announce 10 new products to enhance the 3D printing experience.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Big Book of Printing
This is the New 3D Printing Handbook from 3D Hubs

The 3D Printing Handbook is a beautifully designed new reference work from 3D Hubs. We weren't invited to supply a puff quote, unfortunately.

by Bulent Yusuf
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The 3D Printing Community is Angry with TEVO Business Practices

Mysterious parcels held up at customs. Bundles of cash sent to YouTuber PayPal accounts. What is the 3D printer manufacturer TEVO up to?

by Bulent Yusuf
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Hurry Up and Wait
New Algorithm Cuts 3D Printing Times by Half

Algorithm developed by engineering researchers at University of Michigan allows desktop 3D printers to boost speed without impacting quality.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Major Gains for Prusa and HP in New 3D Hubs Trend Report

Prusa! HP! Formlabs! London! Some dramatic developments in the 3D printing industry, if the latest 3D Hubs Trend Report is any indication.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Speed Metal
Four Times Faster: Renishaw RenAM 500Q Speed Ups Metal 3D Printing

Renishaw is showing off new hardware and software at formnext including the RenAM 500Q with four lasers, quadrupling 3D printing processes.

by Hanna Watkin
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Dead Marvin Walking?
3D Hubs Under Attack by Angry Mob on Reddit

Online 3D printing service 3D Hubs is at the center of a controversy on Reddit, accused of diverting customers away from local printing hubs.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Thingiverse Trends
Most Popular Software and Models on Thingiverse Over 30 Days

Exclusive look at Thingiverse trends over a 30 day period, with the most popular models and software, plus geographical and demographic data.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Printing Aluminum Alloys for Lighter, Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

HRL Laboratories in California have made a metallurgical breakthrough; a technique to successfully 3D print high-strength aluminum alloys.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Port in a Storm
RAMLAB Opens 3D Printing Laboratory for Maritime Industry

In a world first for the maritime industry, new RAMLAB additive manufacturing lab will feature Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) robots.

by Tyler Koslow
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One Robot, Many Machines
Tend.ai Raise $2 Million for Robotic Arm that Operates Multiple 3D Printers

After unveiling their versatile robotic arm system in June, Tend.ai has now raised $2 million to continue its development. It allows you to monitor and control your machines.

by Tyler Koslow
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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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