Roboze has been focused on strength in offerings, and its latest move highlights the strength of a soft touch.
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The LumiFold TB Is Coming
Lumi Industries is set to release a new desktop 3D printer.
Cura 3.5 Goes Full 3MF
Ultimaker has released Cura version 3.5.
Bigger Shows Show a Bigger Industry
Manufacturing shows offer a glimpse of the latest and greatest in industry — including when that next big thing is industry itself.
3D Printer Filament from Garbage?
Toronto-based Genecis has apparently developed a means of transforming organic trash into usable thermoplastics.
Paradigm Change in Construction 3D Printing?
New research from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore may signal a shift in how construction 3D printing is done.
Honeywell Embracing Growth through Innovation
Charles Goulding and Tyler Gianchetta of R&D Tax Savers discuss Honeywell’s 3D printing initiatives.
miniFactory Announces the Ultra
Finland-based miniFactory Oy Ltd announced their latest 3D printer, the miniFactory Ultra.
Desktop Metal v Markforged: Resolution
Desktop Metal’s lawsuit against Markforged has reached an “amicable resolution”.
Making 4D Prints Using 3D Tech
Researchers have developed a very interesting method of actuating 3D prints.
Nicole Clement – “Rapid Prototyping Is Clearly Still The Core Application Of 3D Printing”
Nicole Clement is Vice President of Global Marketing and Demand Generation for 3D Systems.
BigRep Continues to Make Big Plans
We caught up with BigRep recently on a busy 2018.
MakePrintable’s Strategic Moves
MakePrintable has leaked two interesting strategic changes to their 3D model repair business.
Can We Please Stop Hyphenating “3D Printing”?
“3D printing” is a part of Industry 4.0; let’s see “3-D printing” or “3D-printing” make their way out of the lexicon.
The Promise of High-Temperature 3D Printing
Interest in high-temperature 3D printing is now sufficient for specialized service providers.
Another 3D Printing Certification Achieved
Metal 3D print service Precision ADM announced they’ve completed another important certification.
Book of the Week: Operational Cybersecurity Risks
This week’s selection is “Operational Cybersecurity Risks and Their Effect on Adoption of Additive Manufacturing in the Naval Domain” by the US Government.
The Challenge of Making Replacement Parts
I’m reading an interesting case study by 3D Hubs and have some thoughts about 3D printing spare parts.
Stealth to Success?
Should more companies stay in stealth mode longer?
TCT 2018 – Themes and Thoughts
Several notable themes presented throughout the duration of TCT Show 2018.
TCT 2018 – Collaborations, Conference, Coffee Catch-Ups
Continuing to look at the highlights of TCT, announcements and partnerships come to light.
TCT 2018 – Musings from Meandering the Show Floor
After a “big show” hiatus for me personally, I jumped back in last week and headed to the TCT Show 2018.
Design of the Week: Supermarine Spitfire
This week’s selection is the incredibly beautiful 3D printed Supermarine Spitfire MKIX RC aircraft by Flite Test.
New 3D Printing Application: Architectural Restoration
I’m reading an interesting case study about an application for 3D printing I’d not seen before: architectural restoration.
What is a Jig and Why are They Important to 3D Printing?
One of the most important applications of 3D printing is the production of jigs.
BIgRep Takes BigStep Towards Production 3D Printing
Berlin-based BigRep announced a relationship with Bosch Rexroth to allow their 3D printers to work within industrial production operations.
Rethinking Helmets
Helmets are imperative for head protection — but only when they work.
Underway: Developing a Practical Way to 3D Print Truly Functional Objects
Research is underway to identify ways to 3D print fully functional objects.
Are Lattices Becoming A Standard Build Feature?
More and more we’re seeing use of lattice structures in component design.
3D Printing for Maritime and O&G Spare Parts
Additive manufacturing and digital inventory solutions are impacting oil and gas, and maritime operations with a new joint industry project (JIP).
A New Construction 3D Printing Company: COBOD International
3D Printhuset announced the creation of a new construction 3D printing company, COBOD International.
How Do You Open Source 3D Printer Filament?
It seems there is another open source filament available for 3D printing, but how exactly is this done?
Combining 3D Printing with Shape Memory Alloys
After watching a fascinating video about shape memory alloys, I realize there are many possible 3D print applications.
A Jolly Trip Through the Fabbaloo Mailbag
It’s that time once again to review the unusual, erratic and confusing messages received at our office.
Hope3D Hopes to Power Worthy 3D Printing Projects
A new non-profit venture hopes to unleash community 3D printing to power impactful initiatives.
Process, Procedure, Additive Manufacturing and Veterans: Interview with Rapid Application Group
Rapid Application Group exemplifies the localization and democratization that 3D printing so often touts as a benefit.
Is 3D Printing Green? Could It Be Green?
I’m reading a piece on the greenness of 3D printing and realized there is so much more to the sustainability picture of 3D printing.
Keri Wright – “Many Are Introducing Carbon Fiber Into Aerospace Manufacturing”
Keri Wright is the CEO of Universal Asset Management (UAM)
A Sustainable Place to Rest Your Rear
3D printing the seating of the future isn’t just getting personal, it’s sustainable.
3D Printing and Benchmarking
Charles Goulding of R&D Tax Savers discusses benchmarking in 3D printing.
Pitch Us Your Best 3D Printing Applications
There are many applications of 3D printing that few know about. How do you discover them?
Prusa Introduces Filament Line with Powerful Process
Prusa Research has done something few, if any, 3D printer manufacturers have done: develop their own in-house produced filament.
Book of the Week: 2.5D Printing: Bridging the Gap Between 2D and 3D Applications
This week’s selection is the informational “2.5D Printing: Bridging the Gap Between 2D and 3D Applications” by Carinna Parraman and Maria V. Ortiz Segovia.
Ultimaker Adds Material Solutions, Print Core
Desktop 3D printing mainstay Ultimaker continues to up its offerings for professionals with more materials-centered announcements today.
EOS CEO: It’s About Developing the Industry
For EOS, the focus is on industry as 3D printing moves beyond the niche.
3DEO Disrupts Metal 3D Printing
An interview with 3DEO’s Matt Sand.
Thoughts on Prusa’s New SL1 Resin 3D Printer
Prusa Research announced a new resin-based 3D printer. What will this mean?
TRUE Food Safe PLA
Filaments.ca is introducing a new food-safe line of 3D printing filament.
Design of the Week: Solar System Mini Set
This week’s selection is the Solar System Mini Set by AstroReality.
What is LEO Lane and How Does It Allow Digital Inventory?
I’m looking at an ancillary additive manufacturing service that secures intellectual property.
Surprise: Prusa Announces Resin 3D Printer, The SL1
Long time non-resin 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research announced a resin 3D printer.
The Unusual Science of 3D Printed Motion
Researchers at MIT have come up with an ingenious new approach for motion studies using 3D printing.
U.S. China Tariffs Provide New 3D Printing Business Opportunities
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe from R&D Tax Savers discuss US/China trade tariffs and opportunities for 3D printing.
New LCP Concept Could Provide Ultra-Strong Filament
I’m reading a paper describing a new way to 3D print with molecularly oriented liquid- crystal polymers.
Validity through Milestones
3D printing is still proving itself as a viable production technology.
Alternatives to Thingiverse, 2018 Edition
There are plenty of sites to find fabulous pre-made printable 3D models.
Crane WASP: The Infinite 3D Printer?
The WASP Project is set to announce a large-scale construction printer.
The Enormous Modix X120 3D Printer
There are large-sized 3D printers and then the really big ones. The Modix X120 is one of the latter.
3D Systems Advances Additive Opportunities in Manufacturing
3D Systems’ latest major partnership brings a new hybrid machine and a statement about the place of additive in the manufacturing workflow.
Impressão 3D para a Proteção e Restauração de Acervos Históricos e Culturais
Charles Goulding e Andressa Bonafe, da R&D Tax Savers, discutem a impressão 3D e a restauração de artefatos.
Using 3D Printing Technology to Protect and Restore Museum and Library Collections
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing and artifact restoration.
Stratasys’ Manufacturing Strategy Becomes More Real
Stratasys announced a deal with Siemens for 3D printing, but I think there is much more behind this arrangement.
21st Century Technology Shut Down by 6th Century Beliefs?
In an amazing story from Kuwait, a 3D print service has been ordered shut because of “Idolatry”.
ACEO Starts 3D Printing Silicone in the USA
ACEO has made arrangements to provide regional silicone rubber 3D printing services in the USA.
A Chat with HP’s Global Head of 3D Metals
I sat down with HP’s new Global Head of 3D Metals, Dr. Tim Weber, to discuss Metal Jet 3D printing.
Royal DSM’s New “Low” Carbon Fiber Filament Raises Questions
Royal DSM announced a new 3D printer filament that has an unusual statistic: lower carbon fiber.
Meeting Metal Jet
Metal Jet took center stage at IMTS.
Aurora Labs Now Within Sight of Target Metal 3D Printing Speed
Aurora Labs marked a milestone on their journey towards large-scale industrial metal 3D printing.
Eliana Fu – “Additive Manufacturing Is Changing The Way We Want To Think About Manufacturing Launch Vehicles”
Eliana Fu is the Senior Raw Materials Supply Chain Engineer at Relativity Space.
Metal 3D Printing Service Improves and Expands
The Fabbaloo team recently toured Precision ADM, a growing metal 3D print service.
Jabil: A Leader in 3D Printing and a Pioneer of Industry 4.0
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing activity at digital manufacturing solutions provider Jabil.
Thoughts On 3D Hubs’ Demise – Or Is It Rise?
You’ve probably heard that 3D Hubs is about to shut down their DIY community 3D printing network, as we wrote the other day.
Shapeways’ Big Integration and More
Shapeways 3D print service announced today an integration that could be a significant boost to their operations.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals
This week’s selection is “3D Printing of Pharmaceuticals” by editors Abdul W. Basit and Simon Gaisford.
Manufacturing Competition in Additive Manufacturing
Competition is heating up in additive manufacturing; how does that make you feel?
Zortrax Developing Resin 3D Printer
Zortrax described details of their upcoming “Inkspire” 3D printer.
Rize Rises on the Strength of Its Team
I spoke recently Rize’s Vice President of Product, Kishore Boyalakuntla, about the disruptive nature of additive manufacturing and what Rize brings to the market.
voxeljet’s Thermoplastic Strategy Unfolds Further with TPU and PP Materials
The latest news from voxeljet suggests the company is going full power towards a thermoplastic strategy.
$19M Investment the Next Building Block in Evolve’s Evolution
Evolve Additive Solutions is evolving with a significant equity investment round: company execs fill us in on the implications.
Design of the Week: Windmill-Powered Music Box
This week’s selection is the practical Windmill-Powered Music Box by designer Niklas Roy of Berlin.
IKEA Settles into 3D Printing with Custom Butt-Fitted Stool
A fascinating arrangement between IKEA and UNYQ will produce custom fitted stools for gamers.
Kickstarter Launches 3D Print Test, But That’s Only Part Of The Story
Kickstarter announced a new set of tests for 3D printers that appear on their site.
The Selectra Multi-Material 3D Printer Add-On
A new Kickstarter project offers a means of 3D printing in multiple colors.
Fab Flow Highlights Desktop Metal’s Quieter Strength: Software
Desktop Metal is previewing new Fab Flow software and it looks incredibly promising.
3MF Specifications Now Entirely Public
The 3MF Consortium has finally released ALL of its specifications to the public via GitHub.
Application-Specific 3D Printing ‘Takes the Work Out of Workflow’: Interview with Structo
Structo focuses on taking the work out of the workflow, company Co-Founder and CEO Huub Van Esbroeck tells us.
Seven Sketchy 3D Printing Business Practices
There are some practices that are just not good.
Coffee Global Market Restructuring Growth & 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing amidst the restructuring in the coffee business.
Cazza No More?
It appears that construction 3D printer manufacturer Cazza may have disappeared.
IMTS 2018 Highlights Strong Realities in Additive Manufacturing
This year’s IMTS doesn’t just feel bigger than ever; it’s the biggest in the International Manufacturing Technology Show’s history.
BEEVERYCREATIVE Reveals All About Their New B2X300
BEEVERYCREATIVE was BEINGVERYSECRETIVE about their new B2X300 desktop 3D printer, but now not so much.
Should You 3D Print or CNC Machine Your Prototypes?
When is it best to use 3D printing to create a prototype, and when is CNC machining a better choice?
It’s Not Personal, It’s Business with 3D Hubs
3D Hubs continues on the path toward manufacturing by dropping non-Manufacturing Partner Program 3D printing hubs.
Prusa Finally Releases MultiMaterial Upgrade
Prusa Printers finally released their long-awaited second version of their multmaterial upgrade.
Where Do You Find Spare 3D Printer Parts?
3D printers are inherently full of moving parts, and thus they tend to break. Then what?