3D Printing

3D printing news, trends, analysis and practical advice

Review reloaded: The da Vinci all-in-one 3D printer disappoints

After my initial look at this 3D printer/scanner, I spent a week trying out various features -- and finding that first impressions can be deceiving. (I also learned from 3D printing pros that some problems can be solved.)

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HP's move into 3D printing will radically change manufacturing

HP’s entry into the 3D printer marketplace this week will change manufacturing forever as the king of 2D print technology brings its 30 years of R&D; to bear on a nascent market.

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HP embraces 'blended reality,' dives into 3D printing

HP today unveiled a new 3D Print technology and interactive compute platform that can make the 3D printing process 10 times faster and 50% less expensive than similar systems already available, enabling mass parts production.

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Review: The new Da Vinci all-in-one 3D scanner/printer

XYZPrinting’s new all-in-one 3D printer offers the ability to replicate objects with an embedded 3D scanner. It is simple to use and a powerful tool that makers will appreciate, and at $799 it's at a price point that cannot be matched...

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Global 3D printer shipments will double over the next year

Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will top 217,000 units next year, up from just over 108,000 in 2014, according to Gartner.

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Researcher works to make 3D-printed metals stronger, customizable

A scientist at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is working on a way to change metal 3D printing that could revolutionize the way products are customized.

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3D full-body scanning booth to create custom figurines

3D hardware maker Artec announced the U.S. debut of the Shapify Booth, which can scan a person's body in 12 seconds to create 3D printed replica figurines

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Emerging Technology Center StageBy James Haight
IDG Contributor Network

3D printing and the streaming model are changing everything

The truly fundamental shift of 3D printing will have nothing to do with the degree of fancifulness that we can achieve with our printers. Instead, it will be the streaming delivery models that will forever alter supply chains and...

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Two-thirds of industrial manufacturers use 3D printing

A survey of 100 top manufacturers revealed that most use 3D printing mainly for prototyping, but technology advances could soon change that.

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Gartner lays out its top 10 tech trends for 2015

The Internet of Things, smart machines, pervasive analytics and 3D printing are all part of Gartner's annual list of strategic technologies for the year ahead.

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Practical advice for you to take full advantage of the benefits of APM and keep your IT environment performing at its peak at all times.

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3D vendor sells $1,500 machine to make metal guns

Cody Wilson, creator of 3D plastic gun maker Defense Distributed, is preparing to sell a home-milling machine that can make metal gun parts.

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China's 3D printing market to quadruple

By 2018, the Chinese 3D printer market (excluding imported 3D printers) will grow to 37,800 units, at a compound annual growth rate of 34%, with printer revenue growing to $109 million in 2018.

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3D printed skin holds promise for burn victims and others

University of Toronto researchers are piloting a technology that uses a patient's own cells to create skin grafts.

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GE to use crowdsourcing and 3D printers to build next-gen appliances

GE will use Stratasys printers and a crowdsourcing site where users can offer their ideas to create prototypes for future household appliances.

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Dremel releases a 3D printer for the masses

Hand power tool maker Dremel has unveiled a 3D printer it said will allow almost anyone to use the desktop technology.

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Stratasys unveils triple material 3D printers, thermoplastics for outdoor products

3D printer maker Stratasys unveiled two new industrial printers capable of mixing and matching up to three materials and a new thermoplastic that can stand up to the rigors of outdoor use.

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In Depth

3D printing makes its move into production

The use of 3D printing for finished goods is about to disrupt manufacturing and supply chains in a big way. Here's why, and here's how IT will be critical to that transition.

Newegg takes pre-orders for Samsung's first 3D Pro SSD

At least one model of Samsung's most advanced Pro-series SSD became available on Newegg on Thursday, and the website said it's taking pre-orders for other models that will be available by the end of the month.

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