In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, Bartlett Maritime Corporation and Additive Engineering Solutions are 3D printing submarine parts, and Bambu Lab is launching a new model 3D sharing site. Next, we’ll talk about events. MiMe Global will be celebrating the grand opening of their new location in Austin this weekend. Essentium will open a filament shop in Austin. Finally, 3DMakerpro’s new 3D scanners are super accurate and fit in your pocket!
Bartlett Maritime & AES 3D Printing Submarine Parts
AES LFAM 3-D printers in Action
Ohio-based Bartlett Maritime Corporation (BMC) works to build capability and capacity for America’s submarine industrial base, and it’s partnering with fellow Ohio company Additive Engineering Solutions (AES) to develop 3D printed production and shipping tool parts, including assembly jigs and fixtures and custom shipping containers. AES was founded in Akron by Additive Engineering Solutions (AES) in 2016. AES has the largest number of LFAM (3D printers), and is dedicated to large-format, additive manufacturing solutions. The production time and costs will be reduced by using 3D printed jigs. Containers are made of single-use, individual wooden crates. BMC plans to work with AES on creating custom, reusable packaging for component and equipment shipments. This will eliminate waste and reduce shipping damages, as well as money, materials, and labor waste.
“AES is an impressive, entrepreneurial small business right here in Ohio that was first in the world to commercialize large format polymer additive manufacturing (LFAM) 3D printing of reinforced thermoplastic parts. Entering into this strategic supplier agreement with AES will help us deliver the solutions the nation needs to address the crisis in submarine maintenance,” said Edward L. Bartlett, Jr., Bartlett Maritime Corporation’s Founder and CEO.
“AES has a proven track record of success working with partners in the defense industrial base. The AES team shares our passion for innovative approaches as we work to give the men and women of America’s armed forces the gear they need to meet their mission.”
MakerWorld: Bambu Lab’s New 3D Model Sharing Site
Bambu Lab is a 3D printing manufacturer who already makes some of the hottest desktop 3D printers. Now, they want to create the best 3D model sharing website. The new MakerWorld, which is currently in beta testing, will compete with Thingiverse, Thangs, and Printables. To simplify 3D printing, it offers pre-sliced 3D models and filament profiles that match any 3D Printer brand, not only Bambu Lab. MakerWorld, unlike other file sharing sites, will encourage users to contribute their knowledge and share gcodes and filament profiles. A reward system for this will allow points to be exchanged for models, filaments, and printers. Designers’ intellectual property will be protected through copyright licensing and by ensuring models on the website link back to their original source. A dedicated team on call will handle any infringement concerns.
“We constantly require assistance from experts who possess a profound understanding of the printing process,” Bambu Lab wrote in a blog post.
“This collaborative space allows the community to share, discuss, rate, and import these parameters, enhancing the collective knowledge base.”
MiMe Global Celebrates Grand Opening in Youngstown, Ohio
MiMe Global’s new store (Image via Facebook)
MiMe Global is a 3D-printing company based in Ohio that specializes on high-quality miniaturized replicas to celebrate captured moments. They also offer 3D-printed nightlights, 3D-printed materials, as well as 3D-printer sales and services. In June 2019, the company won a competition called the Eastwood Mall Small Shop Showdown. It received six months rent, advertising and marketing for free from Cafaro Company which owns this mall complex. MiMe’s success has been so great that the company is closing its Eastwood Mall location and opening a new store this weekend in the Mahoning Valley!
Today, October 7th, the first 100 customers to the store at 2533 Belmont Avenue in Youngstown will receive free coupons to win prizes, and from 12 to 6 pm, there will also be giveaway discounts and general tours, highlighting the store’s 3D printing and photogrammetry technology. There will be coupons for food trucks parked outside during that period. MiMe will also donate 25% of all 3D printed figurines purchased at the event to Animal Welfare League. In addition, each pet will be given a complimentary bandana. The ribbon-cutting will take place on Sunday, October 8.
Essentium announces launch of physical filament store in Texas
The industrial 3D-printing solutions provider Essentium, Inc., has announced that it will open a physical filament shop in its hometown, Austin, Texas—a direct result of the partnership it recently formed with 3D-Fuel. This strategic move aims to increase 3D printing opportunities and foster local maker engagement. There is currently no physical store in the metro area dedicated to 3D printing. 3D-Fuel had success with a similar store in Fargo, North Dakota, and this is where Essentium’s new Austin 3D Printing will draw inspiration, offering interactions with 3D printing experts and expedited same-day printing services, along with premium USA-made filaments in over 40 colors. In addition, the company’s new store will demonstrate its commitment to environmental protection by offering a spool recycling service.
“Our physical filament store embodies innovation and offers cutting-edge 3D printing tech for makers. It aims to redefine accessibility, making 3D printing tangible and interactive,” said Nirup Nagabandi, PhD Vice President of Materials Engineering for Essentium. “The store bridges technology with personal interaction, creating a dynamic space where visitors can engage with experts, receive expert material guidance, and actively participate in immersive tours that demystify the intricate process of filament production.”
3DMakerpro’s Pocket-Sized Seal & Seal Lite Scanners Available on Indiegogo
If you’ve ever looked at a handheld 3D scanner and thought, “Nope, it’s just not portable enough,” I present to you the 3DMakerpro Seal and Seal Lite. The pocket-sized scanner, and its alternative model, is from Hong Kong’s 3DMakerpro, and is said to take incredibly accurate 0.01mm scans to help users easily make highly detailed, precision 3D prints. Pre-orders began in late August via Indiegogo, and with a week left, 3DMakerpro has already more than made up its original campaign price of $12,769—so far, it’s raised $1,364,035!
Seal Lite is made from a durable plastic and only takes monochrome images. There are also anti-shake optical lenses, AI smart technology, and a power grip with gimbal, so you can take stable scans no matter the environment you’re in. The scanners are equipped with a 10,000 mAh built-in battery that allows up to 240 minutes of continuous scanning. They also have USB-C for connecting to smart accessories and the professional JMStudio user-friendly software. There’s still time to take advantage of early bird savings for the Seal and Seal Lite, so visit the Indiegogo campaign while you can.
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