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B9Creations & Ronawk Accelerate Medicine with 3D Bioprinted Hydrogels B9Creations & Ronawk Accelerate Medicine with 3D Bioprinted Hydrogels

RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 11, 2024) – Ronawk, a leader in Advanced Tissue Mimetic Technologies, has named B9Creations its Global Additive Manufacturing Partner, after a joint development effort to automate and mass produce Ronawk’s Bio-Blocks®.

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CPP & B9Creations Partner to Accelerate Turbine Engine Components CPP & B9Creations Partner to Accelerate Turbine Engine Components

RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 29, 2024) – Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) and subsidiary Poly6 Technologies have named U.S.-based B9Creations their Global Additive Manufacturing Partner for ultra-precision turbine blade production processes.

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B9Creations Releases New 3D Printers, Materials, and Customized Offers for Dental B9Creations Releases New 3D Printers, Materials, and Customized Offers for Dental

RAPID CITY, S.D. (October 30, 2023) – B9Creations, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, announced its limited dental market release—introducing a new 3D printer, called the B9 Dent XL, with the larger-format B9 Dent Lab 3D printer slated for release in the near future, as well as an initial material offering with a diverse range of resins in development for future release. The company has built feedback from real dental technicians into the entire solution—from intuitive, dental-specific CAM software to high-performance materials for a wide range of indications, all the way through automated post-processing units.

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3D Printing Makes Robotic Skin With Human-Like Sensing Possible 3D Printing Makes Robotic Skin With Human-Like Sensing Possible

RAPID CITY, S.D. (September 11, 2023) – Robotic skin with human-like sensing holds immense potential in robotics, prosthetics, and healthcare, and presents a significant opportunity for the advancement of human-machine interfaces, artificial intelligence, and several other fields. Researchers are leveraging B9Creations 3D printing technology to create an adaptive robotic skin that possesses both high sensitivity and wide bandwidth, as well as an enhanced pressure-sensing ability that goes beyond that of human skin.

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3D Printed Octopus-Inspired Skin Advancing Surgery, Construction & More 3D Printed Octopus-Inspired Skin Advancing Surgery, Construction & More

RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 22, 2023) – Leveraging technology from global 3D printing solutions provider B9Creations, researchers are developing 3D printed adhesive skin that offers intelligent and reversible adhesion in underwater environments, with capabilities mimicking the advanced manipulation, sensing, and control of octopuses. 

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B9Creations Unveils Larger, High-Resolution 3D Printer at RAPID + TCT B9Creations Unveils Larger, High-Resolution 3D Printer at RAPID + TCT

RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 2, 2023) – B9Creations, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, will unveil its largest-format 3D printer and accompanying industrial-grade post-processing unit, and show off their capabilities with live demos in booth 2259 at the RAPID + TCT Conference in Boston on May 2–4.

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3D Printing a Cure for Osteoarthritis 3D Printing a Cure for Osteoarthritis

RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 10, 2023) – B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, has partnered with a South Dakota Mines research team to study the causes of osteoarthritis and build foundational knowledge necessary to someday find a cure for the disease – something that has plagued researchers for decades. While some of the largest brands in medical, such as Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, have spent billions to no avail, one scientist 3D printing fluidic devices to model the complex interactions between cells in human joints may hold the solution. 

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B9Creations Launches Elite Micro for Medical & Industrial Applications B9Creations Launches Elite Micro for Medical & Industrial Applications

RAPID CITY, S.D. (February 13, 2023) – B9Creations, a global provider of digital manufacturing solutions, has launched its ultra-precision B9 Elite Micro 3D printer platform, delivering micro holes and thin wall thicknesses for parts pushing the boundaries of feature size capabilities – for one-fourth the cost of high-end, advanced micro 3D printers.

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B9Creations Launches K–12 Education Division With Tailored Solutions B9Creations Launches K–12 Education Division With Tailored Solutions

RAPID CITY, S.D. (January 20, 2023) - B9Creations, a global provider of professional 3D printing solutions, has launched a K–12 education division with tailored service and technology offerings built on a longstanding history of being in the higher education and research market with technology in over 60 of the top universities around the world. And now, B9Creations is partnering with Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) to create a path for STEM opportunities available to the nearly 14,000 students in the area as part of a new education initiative piloted at several schools in the district.

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B9Creations Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Second U.S. Office B9Creations Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Second U.S. Office

RAPID CITY, S.D. (September 20, 2022) – B9Creations, a Rapid City, South Dakota-based provider of 3D printing solutions, hosted an event to celebrate the grand opening of its office in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with Lewisville Mayor TJ Gilmore, members of the Lewisville City Council, Chamber of Commerce, economic development representatives, employees of the Keller and Lewisville Independent School Districts, community partners, customers, and local business leaders in attendance.

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B9Creations Launches Dark-Site-Capable Material Development Software B9Creations Launches Dark-Site-Capable Material Development Software

RAPID CITY, S.D. (September 6, 2022) – From an idea in a basement to today’s global footprint in 70 countries worldwide, B9Creations is a Rapid City, South Dakota-based additive manufacturing solutions provider that delivers 3D printing hardware, software, materials, and services. And now, the company has launched an upgraded version of its B9Captivate material development software with Dark Site capabilities.

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B9Creations Launches ESD-Safe Engineering Material B9Creations Launches ESD-Safe Engineering Material

RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 5, 2022) – B9Creations has launched an ESD-safe, UV curable resin for use on its 3D printers, powered by Mechnano’s MechT.

“Production-ready additive manufacturing solutions from Mechnano help B9 Core Series systems users move from prototyping to production with ease,” said Shon Anderson, B9Creations CEO. “ESD – Rigid provides an immense benefit to various industries where damage caused by static buildup is a major concern.”

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Small Town Startup to Global Giant, B9C Celebrates 10th Anniversary Small Town Startup to Global Giant, B9C Celebrates 10th Anniversary

RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 18, 2022) – B9Creations, a South Dakota-based provider of 3D printing solutions, hosted an event to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary and the community partners, customers, and employees that have enabled their success.

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B9Creations Launches New Line of Customizable 3D Printers B9Creations Launches New Line of Customizable 3D Printers

RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 29, 2022) – B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, unveils its largest-format, customizable 3D printer platform, the B9 Core 5 Ascent Series, at the 2022 AMUGexpo – disrupting traditional additive manufacturing and meeting the rising demand for customization in the industry.

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B9Creations Launches New Ultra-Precision 3D Scanner B9Creations Launches New Ultra-Precision 3D Scanner

RAPID CITY, S.D. (January 24, 2022) B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, announced the launch of its brand-new, ultra-precision B9 Scan 500 3D scanner – set to debut at AGTA GemFair Tucson in booth #1714.

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B9Creations Launches New Medical-Grade Silicone Resin B9Creations Launches New Medical-Grade Silicone Resin

RAPID CITY, S.D. (January 18, 2022) B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, launched a brand-new elastomeric resin called BioRes – Silicone. This new addition to its suite of biocompatible 3D printing materials enables customized medical and consumer tech applications for comfortable skin contact products, such as headphones, hearing aids, wristbands, attachments for wearables, silicone components for medical devices, and more.

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B9Creations, Mines Partner on Off-Road Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts B9Creations, Mines Partner on Off-Road Vehicle with 3D Printed Parts

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Oct. 18, 2021) B9Creations, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, launched a partnership with South Dakota Mines' Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team to 3D print parts for an off-road vehicle for an annual competition – at which they placed 10th worldwide.

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B9C Launches New Resins for Production Parts & 3D Printed Molds B9C Launches New Resins for Production Parts & 3D Printed Molds

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 27, 2021) – B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, recently launched its Robust resin line with new ABS and ABS/PC materials, compatible with the company’s B9 Core Series 3D printers.

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B9Creations & Mechnano Partner on Carbon Nanotube Enabled Materials B9Creations & Mechnano Partner on Carbon Nanotube Enabled Materials

RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 10, 2021) – Global 3D printer manufacturer B9Creations has partnered with nanomaterial company Mechnano to expand its range of engineering photopolymer materials designed to take additive manufacturing into scaled production applications.

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B9Creations Launches 3D Printed Jewelry Molds with New Silicone Resin B9Creations Launches 3D Printed Jewelry Molds with New Silicone Resin

RAPID CITY, S.D. (August 16, 2021) – B9Creations, a global provider of additive manufacturing solutions, has launched 3D printed jewelry molds printed with a new elastomeric formula – an offer set to revolutionize the jewelry industry.

 

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3D Printed Robotic Skin Is Ready for Multiple Applications 3D Printed Robotic Skin Is Ready for Multiple Applications

Human skin is soft, flexible, and embedded with millions of sensor nerves. Scientists have been trying to replicate human skin for decades. B9Creations may have taken us a step further on the journey to create artificial skin.

Does Reshoring Enable Higher Utilization of 3D Printing? Does Reshoring Enable Higher Utilization of 3D Printing?

There are multiple factors shaping medical device manufacturing. And this has been especially true over the last 3 years with a pandemic, war, economic uncertainty, and disrupted supply chains all creating cracks in the manufacturing ecosystem. While the industry has already seen its shakeups to address these challenges, 2023 seems to be the year in which many companies are implementing strategic changes to start patching the cracks in an effort to move toward more sustainable, and reliable, operation.

B9Creations 3D Printers Leveraged to Produce Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Skins B9Creations 3D Printers Leveraged to Produce Octopus-Inspired Adhesive Skins

South Dakota-based resin 3D printer manufacturer B9Creations development of 3D printed adhesive skins biomimicking octopus tentacles.

B9Creations Unveils Large-Format 3D Printer & Post-Processing Unit at RAPID + TCT 2023 B9Creations Unveils Large-Format 3D Printer & Post-Processing Unit at RAPID + TCT 2023

South Dakota-based manufacturer of resin 3D printers B9Creations has unveiled its largest-format 3D printer to date – the Core 6 Series MPro, launching alongside the B9 CleanPro post-processing unit, at RAPID + TCT 2023.

B9Creations' All-New Micro 3D Printer to Assist the Industrial and Medical Sector B9Creations' All-New Micro 3D Printer to Assist the Industrial and Medical Sector

South Dakota-based manufacturer of resin 3D printers B9Creations has launched its ultra-precision B9 Elite Micro 3D printer.

B9Creations Partners With Local Schools to Promote STEM Education B9Creations Partners With Local Schools to Promote STEM Education

B9Creations launched a K–12 education division with tailored service and technology offerings, built on a longstanding history of being in the higher education and research market with technology in over 60 universities around the world. And now, B9Creations is partnering with Rapid City Area Schools (RCAS) to create a path for STEM education opportunities available to the nearly 14,000 students in the area as part of a new education initiative piloted at several schools in the district.

3D Printer Company B9Creations Opens North Texas Office to Fuel Its Growth 3D Printer Company B9Creations Opens North Texas Office to Fuel Its Growth

A tech company focused on making the hardware and software for 3D printing has set up shop in North Texas.

With its eyes on the growing additive manufacturing space, South Dakota-based B9Creations has opened its newest office at the Venture X-The Realm at Castle Hills coworking space in Lewisville.

B9Creations’ Transformation To Professional 3D Printing B9Creations’ Transformation To Professional 3D Printing

The Rapid City, SD-based company might not be the most well-known in the industry, but they are among the oldest. They began with founder Michael Joyce’s Kickstarter campaign way back in 2013, and they’re now celebrating their tenth anniversary. There are not many 3D printer manufacturers that can boast that.

Carbon Nanotubes Powers New ESD 3D Printing Resin by B9Creations Carbon Nanotubes Powers New ESD 3D Printing Resin by B9Creations

Professional 3D printing solutions provider B9Creations has been keeping its focus on AM materials lately, launching a line of robust resins in October and a silicone for jewelry molds last summer, as well as one for medical applications in January.

Rapid City Start-Up Celebrates Global Success 10 Years Later Rapid City Start-Up Celebrates Global Success 10 Years Later

B9Creations, a 3D printer manufacturer based in Rapid City, hosted an event Friday to celebrate its 10-year anniversary and honor the partnerships that helped them reach it.

B9C finds potential of customizing in AM Industry at 2022 AMUG expo B9C finds potential of customizing in AM Industry at 2022 AMUG expo

B9Creations unveils its largest-format, customizable 3D printer platform, the B9 Core 5 Ascent Series, at the 2022 AMUGexpo – meeting the rising demand for customization in the industry.

Manufacturers report record years, B9C prepares them for the future Manufacturers report record years, B9C prepares them for the future

On one side of South Dakota, Electronic Systems Inc. is manufacturing cutting-edge electronics products in Sioux Falls for clients worldwide. Across the state in Rapid City, B9Creations LLC is designing, building and selling high-resolution 3D printers.

B9Creations, SD Mines Build Off-Road Vehicle with 3D-Printed Parts B9Creations, SD Mines Build Off-Road Vehicle with 3D-Printed Parts

B9Creations, a global provider of 3D printing solutions, launched a partnership with the South Dakota Mines' Baja Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) team to 3D print parts for an off-road vehicle for an annual competition – at which they placed 10th worldwide. 

B9Creations Partners with Mechnano: Carbon Nanotube Enabled Materials B9Creations Partners with Mechnano: Carbon Nanotube Enabled Materials

B9Creations has partnered with nanomaterial company Mechnano to expand its range of engineering photopolymer materials designed to take additive manufacturing into scaled production applications.

B9Creations Launches Silicone Material for 3D Printing Jewelry Molds B9Creations Launches Silicone Material for 3D Printing Jewelry Molds

Global 3D printing solutions provider B9Creations prides itself on promising up front just what it can deliver, and what it’s offering now could impact the jewelry industry. The company, which serves customers and dealers in nearly 70 countries, has launched 3D printed jewelry molds created with its new elastomeric formula, Resilient – Silicone resin. B9 Creations says its new mold-making material is a high-detail, less costly replacement for traditional rubber jewelry molds, offering flexibility for easier removal of delicate materials, such as wax, and able to deliver high-volume runs for mass production of jewelry.

Life in 3D: Devices Will Empower People With Disabilities Life in 3D: Devices Will Empower People With Disabilities

Seemingly simply tasks like holding a fork, writing with a pencil or using a handheld shower are challenges for some people with disabilities. Black Hills Works and 3D printing manufacturer B9Creations have partnered to design customized devices that will make daily life easier.

3D Printing and the Future of Agile, Personalized Healthcare 3D Printing and the Future of Agile, Personalized Healthcare

In the battle against COVID-19, 3D printer companies specializing in a range of services pivoted their technology and designs to support relief efforts, mass-producing medical products essential for providers during the pandemic. One of the more disruptive and transformative companies helping with the production of equipment sorely in need is B9Creations. The 3D printing solutions provider played an integral role in producing shells for ventilator masks and nasal swabs, among other in-demand products.

The Printed World: Additive Manufacturing in Medtech The Printed World: Additive Manufacturing in Medtech

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create logistical challenges due to disruptions in manufacturing and transportation, along with resistance against globalization and free trade. This has curtailed the global supply chain, provoking critical shortages of essential goods. There is a desperate need for factories to manufacture on-demand materials and devices for a range of essential healthcare services.

Made In Space to Launch 3D Printer to ISS Made In Space to Launch 3D Printer to ISS

Innovative space company Made In Space has continually surprised us with inventions such as the Archinaut large object printerbioprinting, its longest 3D printed part, and its Additive Manufacturing Facility for the International Space Station (ISS). Now, the company is set to launch a stereolithography 3D printer to the ISS specifically to make ceramics. Made In Space, now a part of commercial space roll up Redwire, aims to put the printer on Northrop Grumman’s 14th commercial resupply mission (NG-14). In an earlier iteration, the company worked together with B9Creations.

B9Creations Reports Three-Year Revenue Growth of 181% B9Creations Reports Three-Year Revenue Growth of 181%

After growing by an impressive 180.93% over a period of three years, B9Creations, a global 3D printing solutions provider, now ranks in the top half of all companies on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, ranking the fastest-growing private companies in the US. B9Creations joins Inc. 5000 alumni like Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names who gained their first national exposure as honorees on the list.