UK-based Ion Core Ltd’s Zinter PRO 3D Printer could be an interesting option for 3D printer buyers.
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3D Printing Jobs Launches
We’re checking out a brand new service that launches today: 3D Printing Jobs.
Tokyo Man Busted for 3D Printed Weapons
According to a report on NHK and BBC, Tokyo resident Yoshitomo Imura has been arrested by Japanese police.
iMakr 3D Printer Store Takes a Big Step
The iMakr retail store in London was perhaps the very first independent 3D printer store designed specifically for personal 3D printing products. Now they’ve taken a step into a new world.
A 3D Felt Printer From Disney and Carnagie Mellon
Researchers at Carnagie Mellon and Disney have developed a new type of 3D printer that prints 3D felt objects.
3D Printed Memes – Lots of Them!
CGTrader recently ran a contest in which their designers were asked to develop 3D models of notable internet memes. We took a look at the results.
Design of the Week: Octopus Pendant – Damascus
This week’s selection is Matthew Amey’s beautiful Octopus pendant.
3D Scan That Building – With A Drone
We’re looking at a project that makes 3D scans of large objects a lot easier – by using drones.
The Revolution Will Be 3D Printed
Interested in learning the basics of what’s happening in the 3D printing world today? You could read our blog, but if you have only 54 minutes, we found a podcast that tells the story.
Buy a 3D Printed Stadium
There’s quite a few 3D print services out there today and it’s hard for services to distinguish themselves. One strategy is to specialize and that’s what ZVerse does. They specialize in Sports.
Hands On With the MakiBOX
At the Fabbaloo Lab we managed to get our hands on a MakiBOX LT and checked out the USD$200 3D printer.
Cheap 3D Printed Lens Could Help Detect Disease
Researchers at the Australian National University have created an inexpensive 3D printed lens that can attach to a smartphone and detect some skin diseases.
Have You Tried BuildTak?
Frustrated by 3D prints that don’t stick to your print bed? Drives us crazy too. Now there may be a good solution to that issue: BuildTak.
Shrinkage: A Problem of 3D Measurement
When 3D printing objects, sometimes the size of the object matters, and sometimes it doesn’t. Shrinkage can be a major issue.
The Chocabyte 3D Printer
There are several ventures developing edible chocolate 3D printers for the kitchen and Solididea’s Chocabyte is one of them.
Dr. Fluff Helps You Evolve 3D Printed Robots
A new Android app permits children (and adults) to create 3D robot models suitable for 3D printing with an unusual approach.
The DittoPro 3D Printer
Tinkertine has released their latest personal 3D printer, the Ditto Pro. It’s a very attractive machine – both in looks and specifications.
Aleph Objects Releases the LulzBot TAZ 4 3D Printer
Longtime personal 3D printer manufacturer Aleph Objects has stepped it up by releasing their latest personal 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ 4.
A Brilliant 3D Printing Solution to Online Shopping
We checked out an ingenious marketing approach used by a leading online diamond ring retailer, Brilliance.com.
Who are the Leading Personal 3D Printing Companies?
With the seemingly weekly arrival of new personal 3D printers and manufacturers, one has to wonder which companies are “winning”. We’ll take a stab at it.
A New 3D Scan App?
Details are few, but IHTFP Labs is developing an app that they say will “Revolutionize 3D Scanning”.
PrintToPeer is now on Indiegogo
PrintToPeer has launched their fundraising campaign on Indiegogo. They are a startup that hopes to dramatically change how you interact with your 3D printer.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Belt
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Belt by Thingiverse designer Philippe Kervizic.
Threeding.com’s New Approach
3D model repository Threeding is taking a new approach in their business model: a drastic reduction in commission fees.
The Lix 3D Pen
In business sometimes you invent a new product, but other times you improve on an existing product. The latter approach is that taken by the developers of the Lix 3D printing pen.
Ten 3D Printed Sustainable Homes Produced in 24 Hours
An experimental revolution is underway in China to use 3D printing techniques to build houses. This rapid construction process was demonstrated to build ten small houses in 24 hours predominantly from recycled materials. The company behind it is Suzhou-based construction materials firm Winsun.
PUNGAS Creates New Fashion Category
A project has invented what we believe to be an entirely new category of fashion accessory: Shoe Accessories by PUNGAS.
Want a Job in 3D Printing?
It’s a field that’s exploding and you’d think there would be jobs available for enthusiasts. But how do you find them? We found a solution: Makrjobs.
Third Party 3D Printer Resin
With the rise of multiple personal 3D printer options based on resin technology, one would think third parties would begin supplying resin for them. You’d be right.
The ZEGO 3D Printer – And More
Another 3D printer launched its fundraising campaign: the ZEGO. It’s a 3D printer – and a whole lot more.
Skanect 1.6 Released
One of the most powerful and accessible 3D scanning tools just got a little better. Skanect has released version 1.6 with some interesting new features.
The Rabbit Proto 3D Prints Circuits
Rabbit Proto has developed technology capable of 3D printing electrical traces – and it might be added to your existing 3D printer.
Overhangs? What Overhangs?
Australian engineer Daniel Brown has been experimenting with overhangs, the bane of 3D printer operators worldwide. It looks like he’s managed to overcome them.
A Microscale 3D Printing Breakthrough
Harvard’s Jennifer Lewis has developed a technique for 3D printing a wide variety of materials at micro-scale dimensions.
Some Pretty Big Updates from 123D
Autodesk has delivered some pretty substantial updates to their 123D suite of 3D modeling tools.
3D Printing’s Fascination With Vases
What’s the most frequently produced item on personal 3D printers? We don’t know – and probably no one knows – but we wouldn’t be surprised if it was Vases.
Another 3D Printer Emerges from the Junk Pile
Earlier we posted a report on Michael Ball’s adventure designing and building a working 3D printer from leftover components. We were contacted by another maker who’s done the same thing.
ECN Develops A DLP Metal Printing Technique
Researchers at the Energy Research Center of the Netherlands (ECN) have developed a new technique for 3D printing that can create metal parts without melting its mineral material.
The DeltaTrix 3D Printer
Another tall-format Delta 3D printer! It’s the DeltaTrix, just launched on Kickstarter.
Are 3D Printing Stocks Recovering?
After a precipitous fall, 3D printing stocks seem to have rebounded slightly this week. What’s up with that?
USS Essex Has A 3D Printer Onboard
The US Navy has equipped the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship, with a 3D printer.
Topolabs Could Change Your 3D Printing Direction
A startup company hopes to deploy a radically new way of 3D printing to existing machines. Topolabs has invented a way to print in three dimensions.
MIT Offers 3D Printing Overview
MIT’s Professional Education division now offers a course specifically on Additive Manufacturing.
The Stalactite 3D HD Printer
A Spanish company hopes to launch an inexpensive resin-based 3D printer. The Stalactite 102 3D HD printer is now available for pre-order.
Design of the Week: Neil Degrasse Tyson – Badass
This week’s selection is Neil Degrasse Tyson – Badass by the anonymous Shapeways designer, TheInternets.
This 3D Print Entrepreneur Needs Your Help Today
Chris Thorpe, the person behind “I Can Make”, needs your assistance TODAY. Thorpe is one of only ten finalists selected from hundreds of entries vying for an opportunity to pitch their innovative idea to Sir Richard Branson and a panel of distinguished and successful entrepreneurs this May. It’s part of Virgin Media Pioneers’ Pitch to… Continue reading This 3D Print Entrepreneur Needs Your Help Today
MakerBot’s New Extruder has been Torn Down
The folks at intentional3D have managed to acquire a new MakerBot fifth generation Replicator and performed a tear down on the fancy new “Smart” extruder.
Solidoodles On Sale
Personal 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle has abruptly placed several of their popular models on sale. It may be a good time to pick one up.
Design of the Week: St Christopher
This week’s selection is the St Christopher medallion by jeweler Chris Parry.
Stratasys Announces Extreme Redesign Winners
Stratasys’ annual student 3D design contest has ended with the announcement of winners in all categories.
Making a 3D Printer Out of Junk
These days the focus has been on increasingly sophisticated, pre-assembled shiny 3D printers that work out of the box. But what if you wanted to build one from scrap?
Magically Finish Your 3D Prints with the MagicBox
3D printing newbies often complain about the supposedly unsightly layer lines that are often quite visible on coarsely-printed objects. Now there’s a safer way to get rid of them.
Why So Few 3D Print Filament Recyclers?
Every once in a while we see a “filament recycler” product emerge. But you don’t hear much about them. Why is that?
The Mankati Fullscale XT 3D Printer
Mankati is a Shanghai-based company producing a line of personal 3D printers. Their latest is the very sophisticated Fullscale XT.
3D Hubs’ Fascinating April Trends
Peer-to-peer 3D printing network 3D Hubs released its latest report on 3D printing trends.
How To Make Any 3D Printed Part Much Stronger
A persistent issue with 3D printed parts, particularly those printed on lesser machines, is strength and durability. They aren’t quite as strong as injection molded parts. Now there could be a way to easily rectify this problem.
3D Printing Hurts!
Everyone knows that personal 3D printing can be a ton of fun, but did you know it can also be hazardous to your personal appendages? We certainly do.
Love By Me’s 3D Printed Heart
A new service jointly developed by Sculpteo and Dassault Systèmes hopes to provide lovers worldwide with a new option.
Todd Grimm on 3D Printing’s Future
In the Additive Manufacturing User Group conference’s first keynote, industry expert Todd Grimm laid out his view of the 3D Printing landscape, highlighting many of the technologies and trends that are driving the industry.
Whoopass Drops 3D Printing
Whoopass is a bobble head manufacturer. You’d think they could make great use of 3D printing technology, but it didn’t work out for them.
Cubify’s Sense 3D Scanner Now Support OS/X
While Cubify has been selling their inexpensive handheld “Sense” 3D scanner for some months, it is now supported under OS/X.
Will the Cheap 3D Printers Succeed?
It used to be that to spend USD$500 on a 3D printer, you’d expect to receive a bag of parts and spend your time building it yourself. Not so anymore – or not?
Robocranes for 3D Printed Buildings?
We’re reading some thoughts from Eric Hunting on the Open Manufacturing list regarding future possibilities for large-scale 3D printing, specifically for housing. He’s got some very intriguing ideas.
Jewelry with Jweel
We’re checking out a new jewelry generator called “Jweel”. It looks like one of the best we’ve seen so far.
Project Silkworm Shows The Future
We’ve always been slightly annoyed at the overly simple manner in which 3D models are sliced and printed. Much more is theoretically possible and that may now become reality with the work developed by Project Silkworm.
RP Marketplace Launches
A new online marketplace focused on professional 3D printing services has launched: RP Marketplace.
Leapfrog Gets a New HQ
Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog has made the jump into a new headquarters.
Mazotta Checks out Robo3D
3D printing videographer Andrew Mazzotta took a swing by Robo3D’s San Diego offices to check out their operations.
A Visual Tour of Lost-PLA Casting
There’s a gallery of images available that demonstrate the process of lost-PLA casting to create a metal object using 3D printing.
PERFORMANCE: 3D Printed Food for the Elderly
A European project hopes to develop a way to 3D print pre-made meals for elderly folks.
Design of the Week: The Bristle Dress
This week’s selection is The Bristle Dress by Francis Bitonti Studio.
The Defensive Patent License
A large portion of the 3D printing community is within the open source world, while the rest is commercially oriented. Conflicts have occurred, but now there could be a way to reduce them.
MixFab’s Mixed-Reality 3D Design Approach
The most significant barrier to widespread 3D printing adoption is the difficulty of mastering 3D CAD software. MixFab hopes to overcome that with a new approach.
3D File Market’s 3D Models
Another 3D model repository has appeared: 3D File Market.
3D Printing and Nanosensor Technology for Early Stage Disease Detection
Detection strategies based on nanowire offer a promising new route towards rapidly detecting diseases such as cancer. I recently reported on the successfully integration of 3D printed components with nanosensor technology in the medical journal, Point-of-Care.
uformit’s Adaptive 3D Print Service
We had a peek at format’s new technology in NYC earlier this year, but now everyone can make use of it as they’ve just launched their new 3D print site.
CubeTeam’s Collaborative 3D Modeling
A new project hopes to revolutionize web-based 3D design by including collaborative capabilities.
3D Systems Acquires Medical Modeling
3D printing giant 3D Systems announced it’s acquired Medical Modeling, Inc., a provider of custom medical products.
The Micro 3D Printer Hits the Jackpot
An inexpensive 3D printer we examined several weeks ago has raised a staggering amount of cash from their crowdfunding launch.
Hands On With Authentise’s Streaming Prints
Authentise now has public implementations of their 3D print streaming service. We tried it out.
Formlabs Updates Preform
Formlabs, makers of the Form 1 resin-based 3D printer, have released a significant update to their main software, Preform.
Tiles: Easier 3D Modeling Software
A new software tool hopes to make it a bit easier to get into 3D printing.
The M-One 3D Printer
Now that the relevant patents have expired new entrants are rapidly developing personal 3D printers using photocured resin technology. One of them is the M-One 3D printer by MakeX.
The 2014 3D Print Cup
It’s the second version of the 2014 3D Print Cup, a contest sponsored by Cartridgesave.co.uk. Will you enter?
The Foodini 3D Food Printer
There have been several attempts at 3D food printing, ranging from experimental to limited commercial units, most of which have disappeared. A new venture, the Foodini, might change that pattern.
Museum Sells Its Collection – As 3D Prints
A deal between the Regional History Museum of Varna and Threeding enables the sale of many of the museum’s objects as 3D prints.
It’s a 3D Printing World Record!
The largest simultaneous 3D print was successfully undertaken by students and staff at LeTourneau University in Longview Texas.
Design of the Week: PVC Connector
This week’s selection is the very simple, yet powerful 4-way, 3/4” PVC Connector by Thingiverse contributor Jason Powell.
uformit Changing?
Oh oh. The uformit site is closed, but it seems like it could be for a good reason.
3D Printing Stocks Continue to Languish
After a massive run up in the past few years, major 3D printing stocks have been struggling of late.
The Inconsistent 3D Printers of Staples
Staples is a pretty big chain, supplying office equipment and supplies to a large portion of the planet. They sell 3D printers, too. But not everywhere.
Five Years Ago In 3D Printing
We’ve been writing Fabbaloo for quite a few years now. So long that it’s time to take a look back to examine the prehistoric world of 3D printing of five years ago.
Woman Receives 3D Printed Cranial Implant
For the past few years 3D printing has been making news in the world of medicine. From bioprinting sample organs for drug testing to creating custom prosthetics, additive manufacturing and 3D scanning are revolutionizing medicine.
Home Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling, while seemingly a good idea, has apparently had a difficult time. Dave Hakkens, a student at the Design Academy Eindhoven, has created an inexpensive way to do it yourself.
3D Printing: What is it Good For?
Once the initial magic of being able to print things for yourself, how do you explain the need for 3D printers to friends? We have some ideas.