3D Printing
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Brazil’s Petrobras Leverages 3DCRIAR’s Multi-Location Outsourcing Model to Advance 3D Printing in Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe trace Petrobras’ evolution from early 3D printing trials to certified components, digital ...
SWISSto12 Extends Swiss Factory
Swiss Omega Speedmaster watches went to space and the moon with the Apollo program. While the watches were Swiss, virtually all of...
$42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to the Bottom”
There’s a new lowest-cost desktop 3D printer that costs only US$42. The post $42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to ...
Why Apple’s LiTo Research Could Matter To 3D Printing
Apple’s new LiTo research is not about 3D printers — at first glance, but it could point toward a more 3D print friendly content p...
Manufacturing Has a Data Bottleneck, So OpenBOM and AMC Bridge Are Helping Systems Work Together
As manufacturing becomes more distributed and product development more complex, companies are under more pressure than ever to con...
3D Printing Market Trends 2025: AM Research to Break Down Data in March Webinar
As the additive manufacturing industry moves into a more results-driven phase, understanding what actually happened in 2025 is bec...
How Census Data Is Becoming a Strategic Tool for 3D Printing Companies
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the latest census trends to emerging 3D printing hubs across the U.S. The post Ho...
Metal 3D printing vs CNC machining: cost and capability comparison
* Metal 3D printing and CNC machining have different strengths and weaknesses in terms of cost, capability, and application...
HB 2320 Advances in Washington While Broader 3D Printer Control Bill Stalls
That new 3D printing law in Washington state is about to go live — but will it affect 3D printing? The post HB 2320 Advances in Wa...
Hexagon updates Geomagic Freeform for organic design
Release adds Python scripting, RTSTRUCT support and new haptic device options for healthcare, toy and mold design workflows. The p...
Multi Wire FSAM Patent Targets Bigger Metal Builds
A new friction stir additive manufacturing patent proposes a smarter way to feed several metal wires through one rotating tool. Th...
Disney’s Big Bet on Storytelling, Parks and Products
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Disney’s massive bet on Imagineering, from theme parks to cruise ships, is op...