Wohlers Report 2018: sales of metal 3D printers up by staggering 80%

Mar.27, 2018 - Wohlers Associates, Inc. has released its annual Wohlers Report on the 3D printing industry, noting an 80 percent increase in sales of metal 3D printing systems and an overall 3D printing industry growth of 21 percent. More

Job opportunities for UAE experts in 3D printing, drones, AR VR, blockchain, AI

Feb.5, 2018 - A new report from Robert Walters Middle East suggests sales, marketing, legal, and finance professionals will be UAE's most in-demand employees this year. It also predicts that the next wave of jobs will come from 3D printing or additive manufacturing, blockchain, AR/VR, and other technologies. More

ING says 3D printing could account for half of manufactured goods by 2060, wiping out 25% of global trade

Oct.3, 2017 - ING, a Dutch bank and financial services company, has compiled a report that says 3D printing could 'wipe out' almost a quarter of world trade by 2060. The report predicts a reduction in cross-border trade, with locally 3D printed parts eliminating the need for importing and exporting. More

APeJ region's 3D printer market sees 106% growth in 2016, China remains major growth driver

Sep.25, 2017 - A new report issued by the International Data Corporation (IDC) has shown that the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) region (APeJ) has seen its 3D printer sales and shipments grow by an astounding 106% in 2016 from the previous year. More

4D printing on the rise, says Gartner's 2017 'Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies' report

Aug.17, 2017 - As part of its 2017 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, technology research firm Gartner has identified three 'megatrends' to watch over the next five to 10 years. They are artificial intelligence everywhere, transparently immersive experiences (incl. 4D printing), and digital platforms. More

95% of shoppers eager to buy 3D printed products, retail survey finds

Jun.7, 2017 - According to a recent survey about shopping and technology by self-service solutions company Interactions, 95% of shoppers said they were eager to buy products that were 3D printed, and 79% said that they would even spend more money at a store that offered product customization through 3D printing. More

Sculpteo's newly released State of 3D Printing 2017 report shows a maturing market

May.24, 2017 - French 3D printing company Sculpteo has just released the third edition of its 'State of 3D printing' report. The recent edition (which is for 2017) expands on and updates the company's original State of 3D Printing report, which was released in 2015. More

70% of India's automobile sales to be influenced by social media, 3D printing, IoT by 2020

May.15, 2017 - A new report suggests that 70% of India's automobile sales (which accounts for $40 billion) will be influenced by digital media and technologies by the year 2020. The report addresses how 3D printing, smart sensors, and the Internet of Things will impact India's automotive industry. More

Dutch 3D printing market expected to grow by €20M in 2017

Mar.8, 2017 - A recent report has shown that the Dutch 3D printing industry is expected to reach about 120 million euros in 2017. The report, conducted jointly by Dutch bank ABN AMRO and consulting firm Berenschot, estimates that Dutch 3D printing market was worth about 100 million euros in 2016. More

Study suggests 3D printers with enclosed chambers and filters can reduce particle emissions

Mar.6, 2017 - The Built Environment Research Group has been testing desktop 3D printers for VOC and other particle emissions. The research has involved testing various commercial desktop 3D printers, such as the UP BOX+ 3D printer, to see whether features like an enclosed chamber and HEPA filter reduce UFP and VOC emissions. More

3D printing to go mainstream in the Asia-Pacific market by 2018

Feb.15, 2017 - A new report released by IDC FutureScapes has predicted the mainstream adoption of 3D technology in the Asia-Pacific region by 2018. The increasing accessibility of the technology in the APeJ will allow established companies to enter the market. More

3D printing at home will save you money down the line, says new study from MTU

Feb.14, 2017 - If you've been looking for definitive proof that your desktop 3D printer saves you money, or have been wondering whether it's worth investing in your own 3D printer, a new study coming out of Michigan Technological University says that 3D printing at home does indeed save you money. More

IDC report reveals challenges faced by healthcare and aerospace companies seeking to adopt 3D printing for finished parts

Feb.8, 2017 - The IDC has released the findings from a survey given to European aerospace and healthcare companies that have adopted 3D printing technologies. The results point to many challenges that companies are still facing in fully integrating the technology. More

New survey says 3D printing still dramatically underutilized in education

Jan.26, 2017 - A survey carried out by Ysoft has reported that 87 percent of educators are restricting their students' access to their 3D printers. Various factors relating to cost and management of access mean that they have not been able to make the most of the technology. More

Less than 10% of jobs threatened by 3D printing & automation, says French employment council

Jan.18, 2017 - According to a recent report by France's Employment Policy Council, fears about job loss caused by 3D printing and other automated technologies could be unjustified. The report estimates that less than 10% of jobs will actually be threatened by automated technologies such as 3D printing. More

Global spending for 3D printing industry to reach $28.9 billion by 2020, says IDC

Jan.10, 2017 - The International Data Corporation (IDC) has just released an update for its Worldwide Semiannual 3D Printing Spending Guide. The new report projects that global spending on 3D printing will undergo a five-year CAGR of 22.3%, from $13.2 billion in 2016 to up to $28.9 billion in 2020. More

3D Printing in 2013: Year In Review 

Dec, 31, 2013 -  As the clock ticks down on 2013, it's a good time to take a look back at what happened this year in the 3D printing world. More 

3D Printing in 2012: Year In Review 

Dec.20, 2012 -  It's that time of year again - time to reflect on the year gone by. The year 2012 has been a memorable one in the world of 3D printing. More 

Which company in 3D printing world has better link profile quality? 

May.14, 2012 -  Today Majestic SEO introduces 'Flow Metrics', a brand new metrics based on trust and citations showing a visual representation of link profile quality. More 

Best 3D printing Campaigns on IndieGoGo & Kickstarter 2011 

Dec.30, 2011 -  IndieGoGo and Kickstarter are both online crowdfunding platform. In 2011 there are a number of projects in the 3D printing industry that were looking to raise money using Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. More 

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