Have you heard of Lake3D? They are developing a powerful new dental 3D printer that uses multi-material jetting to produce highly realistic artificial teeth.
Kerry Stevenson
Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!
Aurora Labs Nearing Launch of Revolutionary Metal 3D Printer
Aurora Labs’ new RMP-1 metal 3D printer is proving successful in beta tests, as the company just announced a new partnership with an aluminum powder supplier.
Nervous System’s Generative Software Helped New Balance Design
How did New Balance design the complex midsole for their TripleCell custom 3D printed shoe? Nervous System supplied the powerful generative 3D design tools.
The Safety Bomb Hidden In Some Metal 3D Print Operations
Are you 3D printing in metal? If so it’s possible you have an unknown safety hazard caused by stored flammable condensate produced by gas filters.
New Features in Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Include Cloud Discovery
Thinking of upgrading to Cura 4.1? That’s a very good idea because the new 3D printer slicing and management software includes many new features.
The AON-M2 High-Temperature 3D Printer
Looking for a high-temperature material 3D printer? The AON-M2 is able to 3D print high-temp materials such as PEEK, ULTEM, PEKK, PC and even LEXAN.
Prusa Research Ships 100,000 Machines
Prusa Research has now officially sold more than 100,000 desktop 3D printers.
nTopology’s New nTop Platform Offers High Speed Complex Design
Have a gigantic 3D model? nTopology’s nTop Platform can easily handle it, and also provide super-complex analyses, simulations and generative design.
The Bison 1000 3D Printer
What does the Bison 1000 3D printer do? It can 3D print many resins, including ceramic resins at very high resolution, and can handle huge 3D models.
The Importance of Naming Your 3D Print Company
What are the strangest and most notable 3D print company names? We made a list and looked at the good, the bad and the unusual.
Book of the Week: Hacking Electronics
Considering a 3D print project requiring electronics? This book shows how to hack Arduinos, resistors, capacitors and other bits to sense, move and light up a project.
Choosing The Best 3D Printing Process
Need to select a 3D printing process for an additive manufacturing project? These videos explain the major differences between SLS, FDM, SLA, MJF and more.
Photocentric Liquid Crystal 3D Printers For Industrial Production
Part production is highly effective with Photocentric’s precision Liquid Crystal 3D printers, and could significantly increase throughput for dental applications.
The Diabase Engineering H-Series Multi-Material 3D Printer
Multi-material 3D printing and machining is possible on the Diabase Engineering H-Series Machine Tool. It offers 3D printing and several milling options .
MIT Robot 3D Scans By Gel-Based Touch Sensors
MIT’s new robotic 3D scanning system uses a unique gel touch sensor to capture extreme surface detail. The robot’s scan results are fantastic!
Proactive 3D Scanning of Motorcycle Parts For Future Repairs
Looking for a way to ensure you can always 3D print unusual motorcycle parts? We explain 3D scanning using CT technology that can be done in advance.
Mimicking Wood Tissue With 3D Printing
Researchers have developed an approach that could lead to true wood 3D printing material.
Question of the Week: How To Re-Engineer Motorcycle Parts
How could one re-engineer parts for a motorcycle?
Is The TAZ 6 Bombproof?
We learned something very interesting about the LulzBot TAZ 6.
Smithsonian 3D Prints Neil Armstrong
The Smithsonian Institution is 3D printing life-size copies of Neil Armstrong.
The ExOne X1 25PRO 3D Printer
ExOne’s new X1 25PRO production 3D printer holds some surprises.
Mink: The World’s First Makeup 3D Printer?
Today we’re looking at a very unusual device, the Mink makeup 3D printer.
The Next Stage of 3D Printing Standards?
A reader poses an interesting question about 3D printing standards.
Book of the Week: Supercharg3D
This week’s selection is “Supercharg3D: How 3D Printing Will Drive Your Supply Chain” by Len Pannett.
A LulzBot Bioprinter?
Aleph Objects announced a partnership with FluidForm to develop a 3D bioprinter.
ChiTuBox: The Other 3D Print Slicer
I’m taking a look at ChiTuBox, a third party 3D print slicing system.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Windup Car
This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Windup Car project by maker Greg Zumwalt.
The Problem With Printer Profile Libraries
A new strategy by some vendors to provide 3D printer profiles may backfire.
Is it FDM or FFF?
It’s long overdue, but I want to talk about FDM and FFF today.
How To Unload Your Used 3D Printer
When your 3D printer is no longer useful, what do you do?
The Additec μPrinter Metal 3D Printer
Additec’s new μPrinter allows parts to be 3D printed in both powder and wire in the same system.
How Advanced Can 3D Printed Colors Be?
I spoke with DyeMansion’s Chief Customer Officer, Kai Witter, about the company’s new advanced 3D print color systems.
E3D-Online’s Origin Story
We had a chat with E3D-Online co-founder Sanjay Mortimer to find out more about the company.
The ZCatch Nozzle Removal Tool
The ZCatch nozzle removal tool should be a tool found in every 3D printer operator’s toolbox.
The State of VSHAPER’s 5-Axis 3D Printer
VSHAPER is readying their powerful 5-axis 3D printer for production.
The Kinect Is Not Dead!
Microsoft announced a new version of their handheld 3D scanner, and it may have some implications for 3D printing.
3D Printed Magnetic Metamaterial Boosts MRI Scanners
Researchers at Boston University have developed a powerful new application of 3D printed metamaterials.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Model Engineers
This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Model Engineers: A Practical Guide” by Neil Wyatt.
Stratasys Will Boom For Seven More Years
Stratasys today announced a key contract with Boom Supersonic.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Croissant Machine
This week’s selection is the practical 3D Printed Croissant Machine, by Alexis Gabriel Ainouz, a.k.a. French Guy Cooking.
Is Video More Effective For 3D Print Communications?
Could video be a better medium for communications of tricky 3D print information?
Have You Considered Your 3D Printer’s Longevity?
3D printer longevity.
Question of the Week: Jewelry Design Software?
Jewelry design has never been easier. Find out how to use 3D printing software to design your own jewelry. Here are the best jewelry design tools in 2019.
The MakerGear Ultra One 3D Printer
We had a closer look at MakerGear’s new and powerful 3D printer, the Ultra One, their first industrial machine.
New 3D Print Material: Composite Basalt Fiber
Anisoprint announced a 3D print material I’ve never heard of previously, Composite Basalt Fiber.
The NEO800 Industrial SLA 3D Printer
We had a chat with Maria Fatialofa of RPS about their NEO 800 3D printer.
Rapidia Reveals New Metal 3D Printing Process
A Vancouver-based startup appears to have invented an entirely new form of metal 3D printing.
Relativity Space Spends US$59M On Massive 3D Printer Farm
Relativity Space has signed a deal with NASA to develop a rocket-printing factory.
Finding Your Niche: XJet’s Nuclear Ambitions
XJet is focusing strongly on ceramic 3D printing applications, something they may not have initially planned.
Stratasys’ Digital Inventory Strategy Is Working
Rail companies are using 3D printed parts, suggesting a new strategy by Stratasys is working.
E3D Online’s Tool Changing 3D Printer Near Completion
We had a chat with E3D-Online about their revolutionary tool-changing multi-material 3D printer.
Kodak’s 3D Printing Ecosystem Extends Farther
Kodak has introduced something very interesting into their 3D printing ecosystem: 3D design and print services.
Book of the Week: Build Your Own CNC Machine
This week’s selection is “Build Your Own CNC Machine” by James Floyd Kelly and Patrick Hood-Daniel.
What Could A Carbon IPO Mean?
A report suggests Carbon may issue an IPO. What could this mean?
Snapmaker 2.0 Raises The Most
Snapmaker completed their recent Kickstarter campaign with astonishing results.
Design of the Week: RADARSAT Constellation
This week’s selection is the RADARSAT Constellation by the Canadian Space Agency.
Maker Media Shuts Operations
Maker Media, creator of the Maker Faire events and MAKE: magazine, has ceased operations and laid off all staff.
A Change Of Heart At Sindoh?
After a discussion with Sindoh representatives, it seems the company may be changing their strategy regarding materials.
Polymaker’s New 3D Printing Materials
Polymaker announced a series of new materials, and offered some dramatic demonstrations of their capabilities.
3DEO Reaches Surface Finishing Milestone
We caught up with 3DEO last week and discovered they have reached a significant milestone.
TPU Elastomers From Powder
I’m watching another of Sinterit’s amusing videos, this time about TPU elastomers.
3D Platform’s Huge WorkCenter 500 Large Format 3D Printer
3D Platform has produced a rather large 3D printer, the WorkCenter 500, and we had a close look at it.
Not Your Average MakerBot
We had a long chat with MakerBot CEO Nadav Goshen about the current state of the company and its products.
Artec 3D Releases Powerful New 3D Scanning Software
Artec released Artec Studio 14, their latest and most powerful version of their 3D scanning management software.
Dye Mansion’s VaporFuse Smoothing Solution Continues
Dye Mansion continues to develop a new 3D print smoothing solution.
Book of the Week: Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos
This week’s selection is “Steampunk Gear, Gadgets and Gizmos” by Thomas Willeford.
Can 3D Print Services Serve Global Markets? Yes!
After an interesting discussion with Objectify, my thoughts on 3D print service regionality have changed.
Anisoprint Expands Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Capabilities
Anisoprint announced an arrangement that should make their continuous carbon fiber 3D printer even better.
Design of the Week: HRE3D+ Wheels
This week’s selection is the startling HRE3D+ 3D printed wheel by HRE Performance Wheels.
Compound Dynamics: A Machine Tool-Style 3D Printer
A brand new company has entered the large-format 3D printing market: Compound Dynamics.
Need A Very Large 3D Print? Call Thermwood!
The largest 3D print I’ve ever seen was produced by Thermwood.
Sculpteo Releases 2019 State of 3D Printing Report
Every year 3D print service Sculpteo issues a report on their users’ activities in 3D printing.
The End of Mcor Technologies?
It appears the end is near for Mcor Technologies, as we have indications they are in receivership.
Interactive Map of 3D Printing Tech Available
A comprehensive interactive chart of 3D printing technologies has been published.
Prusa Rebrands and Improves Software Systems
Prusa Research introduced PrusaSlicer to replace their previous management software.
The Startling Magnetic 3D Print Technology From Fortify
A startup is using magnetic fields to 3D print extremely strong objects.
Autodesk’s Stock Price Takes A Hit
Autodesk’s stock dropped 10% after their first quarter results were made public.
Ultimaker Directly Focused On 3D Printing Applications
We spoke with Ultimaker’s USA chief, Jamie Howard, to learn more about the company’s strategy.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing Change Management
This week’s selection is “Additive Manufacturing Change Management: Best Practices” by David M. Dietrich, Michael Kenworthy, and Elizabeth A. Cudney.
Fabrisonic To Space!
This week we found out Fabrisonic intends to develop a space-rated 3D printer.
XJet’s Dual Material Ceramic and Metal 3D Prints
XJet has accomplished something we’ve never seen before: a combination metal and ceramic 3D print.
3D Printing Your Own Voice, Or Someone Else’s
There’s an interesting service called 3DPrintedSound, and it does just that.
Design of the Week: Bottle Opener
This week’s selection is an unnamed bottle opener made by Velo3D.
What 3D Printer Does Supermaker Colin Furze Use?
UK-based supermaker Colin Furze uses 3D printing.
Bodyblock: A Trigger For 3D Printed Fashion?
I’m looking at an interesting 3D model service called Bodyblock.
LuBan: 3D Printing Very Large Objects
LuBan is a software tool to greatly assist when a very large 3D print is required.
What Makes A 3D Printer Successful?
There are several factors that determine whether a 3D printer is successful.
Hands On With The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer: Final Thoughts
This is part 4 of a 4 part series reviewing the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
Hands On With The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer: Advanced Operations
This is part 3 of a 4 part series reviewing the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
Hands On With The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer: Basic Operations
This is part 2 of a 4 part series reviewing the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
Hands On With The Kodak Portrait 3D Printer: Unboxing And Setup
This is part 1 of a 4 part series reviewing the Kodak Portrait 3D printer.
Could Cloned Equipment Be A Bother For Prusa?
Fabbaloo friend and maker Eric Au reports on his use of a Prusa clone 3D printer.
Testing 3Dfind.it
Today I am testing a new 3D model search service, 3Dfind.it.
Book of the Week: The Way Things Work Now
This week’s selection is “The Way Things Work Now” by David MacAulay.
Wikifactory Launches
A new online service has launched to provide collaboration services for product development: Wikifactory.