Ultimaker recently announced the reformation of its brands following the merger of Ultimaker and MakerBot last year. The new brand identity reflects the company’s strategic vision to drive adoption of desktop 3D printing solutions and introduce a new product architecture. Ultimaker’s brand mission is to shape the future of manufacturing and product development, offering customers […]
Ultimaker and MakerBot announce closing of merger
MakerBot and Ultimaker announced the completion of their merger. Under the new brand, UltiMaker, the company aims to provide easy-to-use and accessible 3D printing hardware, software, and materials for any application, driving the industry to a future state of responsible and sustainable manufacturing. Combining both companies’ products platform under one roof, UltiMaker will continue to […]
Accelerating assembly with 3D printed jigs and fixtures
North American Lighting (NAL), a Koito Group Company, has been manufacturing automotive lighting systems for vehicle manufacturers since 1983. With eight facilities across the U.S., NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities. NAL works with some of the largest automotive OEMs in America like Ford and GMC, so speed and […]
MakerBot CloudPrint helps you go from CAD file to printed part quickly and seamlessly
MakerBot announced a major upgrade to its print preparation and management solution, MakerBot CloudPrint. MakerBot CloudPrint now includes an enhanced interface for a smoother user experience and several new and upgraded features that enable users to go from CAD file to 3D-printed part faster than before. MakerBot CloudPrint is a cloud-based application that allows users […]
MakerBot donates 3D Printers to make 3D Printing accessible for STEM Education
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced its ongoing commitment to making 3D printing accessible to more students with the donations of the MakerBot SKETCH, MakerBot METHOD X, and MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printers and 3D printing materials to several organizations that support underserved and low-income communities across the United States. Si Se Puede Foundation, Kihei Elementary School, […]
Calcasieu Parish School Board advances STEAM education with MakerBot 3D Printers
MakerBot, a Stratasys company (Nasdaq: SSYS), announced that Calcasieu Parish School Board has invested in 200 MakerBot SKETCH Classroom sets, totaling 400 SKETCH 3D printers, to further advance its STEAM education and build critical skills among its students. The addition of SKETCH 3D printers brings the latest technological innovations to students to enhance classroom learning…
MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merge
MakerBot and Ultimaker, two leaders in desktop 3D printing, announced that they have come to a business combination agreement that will accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing by providing a comprehensive desktop 3D printing ecosystem of hardware, software, and materials. The new entity will be backed by existing investors, NPM Capital and Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), […]
Survey says more users plan on investing in 3D printing hardware, materials, and accessories
MakerBot, a Stratasys company (Nasdaq: SSYS), released the results from its latest survey on the 3D printing usage habits and investment plans of nearly 1,200 professionals from around the world. The study finds continued strong adoption of 3D printing, with 77% of respondents saying they made 3D printing investments in 2021, and 69% expecting to […]
3D printings effects on sustainability
Among the many benefits of using 3D printing is how it effects sustainable efforts in design and production. Recently I had a chance to speak with Nadav Goshen, president and CEO at MakerBot on 3D printing developments in this area. Here are highlights from our conversation. Design World · 3D printings effects on sustainability Sustainability […]
MakerBot offers new composites from LEHVOSS Group
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, is expanding its offering of advanced engineering materials for the MakerBot METHOD 3D printing platform with the addition of three new LUVOCOMs 3F materials from LEHVOSS Group, a leading provider of high-performance thermoplastics for industrial sectors. This brings the number of METHOD materials up to 30, giving customers an even wider […]
How to make the telescope of the future
For Lockheed Martin, tackling complex challenges, pushing the limits of scientific exploration, and devising solutions are all part of its DNA. So, it is no surprise that the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected an elite team of scientists and engineers from Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Center (ATC) to create a design for…
MakerBot systems achieve GREENGUARD Certification from UL
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that the MakerBot Clean Air System with METHOD X received GREENGUARD Certification from UL, a global safety science leader. GREENGUARD Certification is an internationally recognized product emissions certification and labeling program for manufacturers of low-emitting indoor products, furnishings and materials. Products that have achieved GREENGUARD Certification by UL are scientifically proven […]
3D printers keep race cars up and racing
Spire Motorsports, a newcomer in the NASCAR Cup Series, raced onto the scene in 2018. Within a year, the team caused one of the biggest upsets in NASCAR history with its first win at the Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona. Since then, the team has been accelerating its efforts on and off the racetrack. […]
Support material makes 3D printing with ABS as easy as printing with PLA
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, introduced MakerBot RapidRinse, a fast-dissolving support material, and ABS-R material to streamline workflow steps and reduce the need for additional 3d printing equipment. Developed for the MakerBot METHOD X and METHOD X Carbon Fiber 3D printers, these materials suit a range of industrial applications, from manufacturing tools to production parts. RapidRinse […]
CALLUM produces custom parts in-house for its Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25
Two decades after it was first penned, the Aston Martin Vanquish’s revered designer, Ian Callum CBE, has retold the model for today’s GT driver, combining performance with usability. Using advances in materials and technologies, including additive manufacturing, over 350 design and engineering updates have been made to create this contemporary edition, the Aston Martin CALLUM […]
3D printing parts for the Lunar Rover
MakerBot, a Stratasys company, announced that Lockheed Martin has extended its use of MakerBot 3D printers to produce parts and designs for its upcoming space projects. MakerBot 3D printers have been in use for about five years and have provided easily accessible 3D printing for a host of projects for Lockheed Martin’s team of engineers. […]
MakerBot introduces clean air smart HEPA filtration system
MakerBot, a Stratasys company introduced its new Clean Air smart filtration system. The MakerBot Clean Air System is a smart-controlled HEPA filtration system for the MakerBot METHOD and MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers. The MakerBot Clean Air System includes a HEPA filter that filters ultra-fine particles during the printing process. Internal testing at MakerBot shows […]
Working with stainless steel in 3D printing
More 3D printing vendors are introducing metal materials for their systems. One popular metal, in particular, is stainless steel. This material offers a number of benefits to designers. We interviewed Felipe Castaneda, Creative Director at MakerBot, on ways to make the most of it in your designs for 3D printing. Here are key points from […]
New edition of the MakerBot Educators Guidebook helps educators take students to next level of 3D printing
MakerBot, a Stratasys company announced the newest edition of the popular MakerBot Educators Guidebook, a free and comprehensive resource complete with new projects plans, design inspiration and ideas, best practices, industry examples, and more. The MakerBot Educators Guidebook aims to inspire educators with ideas to enrich their curriculum, enhance student learning, and redefine what 3D…
3D printing in the Desert
Prodrive has a long history in motorsports, competing and winning its first event, the Qatar International Rally, in 1984. Since then, the company has won many titles across a range of motorsport disciplines. In 2021, the company entered the Dakar Rally in partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the new team, Bahrain Raid Xtreme […]
3D printing stainless steel on the MakerBot METHOD
MakerBot, a Stratasys company announced that the BASF Ultrafuse 316L Stainless Steel material by Forward AM has been qualified for the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder for the MakerBot METHOD 3D printers. These 3D printers work with an open materials platform and a growing portfolio of engineering-grade materials. The printers have a heated chamber that can […]
The Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish 25 to be designed and produced using METHOD X
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd. announced that leading automotive and lifestyle product design and engineering firm, CALLUM, has installed a METHOD X 3D printer to produce functional prototypes, tooling, and production parts across a number of luxury vehicles and lifestyle brands, including the limited-edition Aston Martin CALLUM Vanquish […]
MakerBot collaborates with Oryx Additive for support removal
MakerBot, a global leader in 3D printing and subsidiary of Stratasys Ltd., teams up with Oryx Additive to provide additive manufacturing support removal and finishing solutions to customers. The Oryx Additive sca1200ht wash tank is available for parts produced from the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printers, where it removes soluble support materials on those parts. […]
MakerBot offers three ABS composites from Kimya
MakerBot, announces that three new Kimya ABS composite materials by ARMOR have been qualified for MakerBot LABS for the MakerBot METHOD X 3D printer. Composites are one of the most in-demand material categories for manufacturing applications due to their enhanced properties compared to unfilled thermoplastics. The new materials include: Kimya ABS Kevlar – Kimya ABS […]
3D printing functional prototypes for aerospace
Triton Space Technologies, LLC is a Boston, Massachusetts-based engineering design and manufacturing company that specializes in producing rocket propulsion systems. In addition to manufacturing its own line of high-pressure fluid system components and propulsion solutions, it provides contract engineering and prototype manufacturing services for customers requiring custom products, which it manufactures onsite in its state-of-the-art […]