by Alex Huckstepp Effectively implementing 3D printing in a production environment requires software tools for design, simulation, pre-processing, distribution, manufacturing, inspection, and quality. Printer manufacturers (OEMs) provide software with their printers, but it often does not include all the functionality…
According to an EY report, 36% of global firms have already moved towards applying this technology in their everyday working, validating its importance to the industry. 1 in 3 firms shows the trend is here, and it is not a…
Amazon has received patents on a number of aspects of product customization that suggest it could become the larget marketplace for custom or 3D Printed goods. It could either offer custom goods or become a facilitator for a total reinvention…
The North American regional market dominated the global 3D printing industry in terms of revenue in 2016, accounting for the maximum market share. The growth may be attributed to the increasing technological advancements and the region’s economic potential to invest…
Apple now has have an approved patent for a color 3D Printer, making Apple’s entrance to the market likely. What’s more, they are showing interest in color printing systems. The name of the patent is “Method and apparatus for three-dimensional…
The association of 3D Printing has found some interesting domains for sale by one of our members. 3Dfiledesigns.com and 3d file design.com are on sale at a trusted broker SEDO.com. The small investment can help companies with complicated or non-intuitive…
According to Gartner, nearly 456,000 3D printers will be shipped globally by the end of the year, doubling the 219,000 units that were shipped last year. The global 3D printer market is booming, with the number of units shipped in…
So what happened to this company that once held such promise? According to a former employee, the company has been struggling for some time now. This employee, known only as Solinonymous, has peeled back the curtain and given us a…
Written by: Daniel M. Suib COO/Managing Director of The 3D Printing Channel Um…What? I have, on occasion, basically explained to friends and family and some strangers what 3D printing is. I mean, I don’t know the technical aspects of the…
Gonzalo Martinez, Director of Strategic Research in the office of the CTO at Autodesk, gives an interesting interview about his firm’s play in 3D Printing. Hear the 3rd episode with Autodesk. Open Source is Autodesk‘s new play in the 3D…
