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Get a Grip on Print Quality

As use of 3D printing expands, designers are challenged to ensure quality control. New tools are emerging to help.
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Next-Gen: Tidy Up Learning From Home

Student Competition Profile: The MakerBot Student Virtual Prototyping

MakerBot Invests in 3D Printing Resources to Schools in 2025

February 28, 2025 · The MakerBot Gives Back Initiative will offer 3D printers and materials, educator training and certification programs, and classroom resources to help educators

UltiMaker Unveils Brand Transformation, Spotlights 3D Printing Solutions for Manufacturing Professionals and Educators

May 2, 2023 · During RAPID + TCT, company also spotlights 3D printing solutions for manufacturing professionals and educators.

Editor’s Picks: July 28-August 3, 2022

August 3, 2022 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

MakerBot CloudPrint 2.0 Enhances 3D Printing Workflow

August 2, 2022 · MakerBot CloudPrint enables users to go from CAD file to printed part quickly.

MakerBot and Ultimaker Merge Entities

May 12, 2022 · The merger has secured additional funding of $62.4M to advance global 3D printing innovation.

Get a Grip on Print Quality

May 2, 2022 · As use of 3D printing expands, designers are challenged to ensure quality control. New tools are emerging to help.

Next-Gen: Tidy Up Learning From Home

March 31, 2022 · Student Competition Profile: The MakerBot Student Virtual Prototyping

Editor’s Picks: Jan. 20-26, 2021

January 26, 2022 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

MakerBot LABS Adds Materials to METHOD Platform

January 21, 2022 · This brings the number of METHOD materials up to 30, giving a greater selection of manufacturing-grade materials, according to the company.

The Steam Foundation Teams Up with MakerBot

January 18, 2022 · The Steam Foundation is a CA-based nonprofit with a mission to make STEAM education equally accessible to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

NASCAR Cup Series Team Spire Motorsports Makes Use of MakerBot Printers

November 12, 2021 · With a repertoire of METHOD X 3D printers and several different materials, the NASCAR team says it is able to produce parts efficiently, quickly, and cost-effectively.

Editor’s Pick: New solution for ABS polymer 3D printing 

November 3, 2021 · MakerBot introduces a solution that simplifies 3D printing with ABS polymers by streamlining workflow and reducing the need for the number of pieces of equipment required for processing. RapidRinse and ABS-R are designed to print a wide range of industrial and end-user parts.

Editor’s Picks: Oct. 21-27, 2021

October 29, 2021 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.

MakerBot Unveils Solution to Simplify the ABS 3D Printing Workflow

October 20, 2021 · New MakerBot RapidRinse fast-dissolving support and ABS-R materials aim to make 3D printing industrial applications with ABS easier, company says.

Lunar Rover Gets 3D Printing Boost

September 27, 2021 · Makerbot METHOD X is being tapped to create prototype and production parts for a NASA Lunar Rover project in the works at Lockheed Martin Space.

MakerBot Report Highlights 3D Printing Use in Remote Learning Environments

September 21, 2021 · Findings from MakerBot’s new trend report on 3D printing in education show its significance to continue engaging students and encouraging team collaboration in remote settings, company reports.

Makerbot Method 3D Printers Support BASF Forward AM Composite Material

February 22, 2021 · Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on METHOD with the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder.

METHOD X Fuels Bespoke Luxury Car Design

January 29, 2021 · Callum CBE plans to leverage the METHOD X 3D printer to produce functional prototypes, tooling, and production parts for customized cars.

MakerBot Releases Report on Trends in 3D Printing and STEAM Education

October 19, 2020 · Report underscores the use of 3D printing as a learning tool to drive engagement with students and help them develop critical thinking and design thinking skills.

Editor’s Picks: Oct. 8-14, 2020

October 19, 2020 · One of the picks will be chosen as DE’s Editor’s Pick of the Week.


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