Interviews

3D Hubs are a big name in the 3D printing industry, linking thousands of local 3D printing services together to provide a huge variety of 3D technologies and materials. Expanding beyond just being a 3D printing service, 3D Hubs have…

BQ are a well-known 3D printer manufacturer hailing from Spain that produce a number of popular printers. Perhaps the most popular of their range of BQ 3D printer machines is the Witbox Go! This sleekly designed machine was designed to…

Synchronos are an innovative additive manufacturing startup who create stunning 3D printed watches, tailored to each wearer. This American company offer a variety of different options for your customised watch, making each piece unique. We spoke to Synchronos recently about…

If you have kept up with the additive manufacturing industry through 2017, you’d know that metal 3D printing is all the rage. With over 20 major companies releasing metal 3D printers and hundreds of millions of dollars being invested, metal…

There are now hundreds of 3D printer manufacturers vying for market share in the 3D printing industry. Many wish to occupy the lucrative rewards that 3D printing is poised to bring. Therefore, it is difficult for someone to choose which…

A well-known German company in the 3D printing industry is EOS. EOS have been in the 3D printing industry for more than 25 years, and pioneered laser sintering technologies. EOS recently cooperated with another company to create a new innovative…

GRYP are an innovative French startup that are endeavouring to 3D print car parts for classic cars. The problem with classic cars is parts are no longer made and therefore restoration is very expensive. GRYP are using 3D printing to…

We interviewed Aaron Sims Creative, who 3D printed the Demogorgon used in the filming of Netflix’s Stranger Things. The creative studio employ a variety of methods in creating their characters for TV and films. We asked them about how they…

Dinara Kasko is an internet sensation. With over 530,000 followers on Instagram drooling over her 3D printed treats, she has taken the internet by storm. However, her models aren’t created out of plastics or metal. She uses 3D printing technology…

Our startup of the month for December is Layer One. Layer One is a company that created a hybrid 3D printer that combines FDM and SLA technologies. We have already discussed the main types of FDM 3D printer on our site.…

In the first part of our IP article we covered the current IP situation and what it means for consumers, designers, and professionals. During the research process we interviewed several professionals in the sector. These included Christopher J. Higgins, a…

The technology of selective laser sintering involves creating objects via a powder material. It was developed in the 80s, but in its early years it was inaccessible to most because of its high price. In 2014 the patent expired, opening…