A new very low-cost handheld 3D scanner was announced: the Calibry by Thor3D.
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!
Velo3D Has The Flow
There’s something very interesting going down at Velo3D.
Dassault Systèmes’ Two Prong Strategy
At SOLIDWORKS WORLD 2019 we had the chance to learn more about Dassault Systèmes’ software strategy.
Another Use Case For 3D Print Services
During a discussion with Forecast 3D, we encountered a use case we hadn’t heard of previously.
FELIXprinters Gets Big with the Pro L and XL
FELIXprinters announced a pair of new professional 3D printers, the Pro L and XL.
Book of the Week: Engineer to Win
This week’s selection is “Engineer to Win” by Carroll Smith.
Pathio: A New 3D Print Slicer
The folks at E3D-Online announced a new 3D print slicer system, Pathio.
3D Print Learning Series: Operations
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D Printing Operations.
What’s New In SOLIDWORKS 2019?
At SOLIDWORKS World 2019, we had to find out what’s new in SOLIDWORKS, didn’t we?
Design Of The Week: Modular Bottle Rack
This week’s selection is the Modular Bottle Rack by YouMagine contributor Gabor Penoff.
The Correct Way To Achieve Zero Emission 3D Prints
I’m quite impressed with Rize’s approach to dealing with 3D printer emissions, and it’s not anything you might expect.
About That Rize Investment by Dassault Systèmes…
There’s something very intriguing about Dassault Systèmes’ surprise participation in a US15M investment in Rize.
Combining 3D Printing and Genetic Algorithms
I’m reading a fascinating press release from NYU that describes an unusual combination of 3D printing and what seems to be genetic algorithms.
Question of the Week: 3D Systems Futures
This week’s question is an interesting corporate enquiry.
Considering Attending Additive World 2019?
There’s one interesting conference we’d like to point out to readers: Additive World.
Practical New Feature in 3DXpert
It seems that 3D Systems’ latest version of 3DXpert has an incredible build simulation feature.
The Best Number Of Components Is One
Orbex revealed their new 3D printed rocket engine.
3D Print Learning Series: Concepts
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D print concepts.
A Self-Healing 3D Printed Elastomer
The dream of self-healing materials is slowly becoming a reality.
What To Read Into Additive Industries’ New Loan
Additive Industries received a significant financial boost in an unusual way.
Book of the Week: Interdisciplinary and International Perspectives on 3D Printing in Education
This week’s selection is “Interdisciplinary and International Perspectives on 3D Printing in Education” by Ieda M. Santos, Nagla Ali, and Shaljan Areepattamannil.
Musings On Day 2 Of SOLIDWORKS World 2019
I’m strolling around the vast site of Solidworks 2019 and am having some thoughts.
Introducing Fabbaloo’s 3D Print Learning Series
Welcome to our 3D Print Learning Series.
Aurora Labs Gets Private Placement
Aurora Labs has received a significant investment.
Design of the Week: I LOVE YOU FOREVER
This week’s selection is the romantic “I LOVE YOU FOREVER” by Lloyd Hopanda.
The Desperate Need For More Advanced 3D Print Slicers
After watching a fascinating video showing a powerful strengthening technique, I am convinced we have a long way to go with 3D printing software.
Fiberthree: More Than Materials
Fiberthree is a German company producing several 3D printing products, but focusing mainly on materials.
Royal DSM Reaches Deeper Into 3D Print Materials
Royal DSM announced a significant investment in a 3D print material company.
The Deep Implications Of UL2904 On 3D Printing
UL finally published its standards on 3D print safety, and there are definitely going to be implications.
Hage’s Other 3D Printers
You may have seen our story last year on Hage’s amazing 5-axis 3D printer, but did you know they offer several other powerful 3D printers?
An Update On ComeTrue’s 3D Printers
We had a chat with ComeTrue about their latest offerings.
Powerful Handheld 3D Scanners Are Coming
A report suggests that upcoming Apple iPhone designs may include powerful 3D scanning capabilities.
How 3D Printing Can Reduce Emissions
I’m reading a piece from GE talking about emissions, and began thinking about 3D printing and emissions in general.
Winforsys’ Metal 3D Printers
South Korea-based Winforsys offers a selection of powerful metal 3D printers.
More On Simplify3D’s Upcoming V5
After our recent story on Simplify3D’s upgrade plans, we received some additional clarifications from the company.
New Reverse Engineering CAD Technique Could Pose Issues
Researchers at MIT have developed a practical method of reverse engineering 3D models.
Book of the Week: “Jewellery From Art Nouveau to 3D Printing”
This week’s selection is “Jewellery: From Art Nouveau to 3D Printing” by Alba Cappellieri.
Simplify3D 5.0 To Be Paid Upgrade Only
Simplify3D has let users know their next upgrade, 5.0, will be a paid upgrade.
Unusual Reverse-Scanning 3D Printing Method Developed
Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed an unusual 3D printing process that mimics 3D scanning, except in reverse.
Design of the Week: Wire Spool Holder With Straightener
This week’s selection is the practical Wire Spool Holder With Straightener by Hackaday contributor Roger.
Sculpteo’s Annual Survey Is Open
Our friends at Sculpteo have launched their annual industry survey.
TwikIt’s Twikbot Cloud Platform Could Inject 3D Printing Into More Industries
I’m looking at an unusual 3D printing software platform, Twikit.
Ackuretta’s New FreeShape 120 3D Printer
Ackuretta has released a new 3D printer for the dental and jewelry markets, the FreeShape 120.
Multiphoton Optics Produces Modular High-Precision 3D Printer
Multiphoton Optics has just launched their new LithoProf3D series.
Two New Ceramic 3D Printers From Kwambio
Kwambio has announced, but not yet released, two new ceramic 3D printers.
Scammed By A Fake 3D Printer Vendor
There are few things more frustrating than to have your scammed out of your well-earned cash by distant parties.
Cubicure’s Unusual Hot Film 3D Printing Concept
I’m looking at an unusual way to perform SLA 3D printing by Cubicure.
ProtoFab’s Industrial 3D Printers
You may have not heard of ProtoFab, but they have long experience in 3D printing.
Small 3D Print Operations Should Consider Consolidation
There is so much competition smaller 3D print vendors might consider consolidating to expand.
The Dremel 3D40 FLEX 3D Printer
Dremel announced a new desktop 3D printer, the Dremel DigiLab 3D40 FLEX 3D Printer.
E3D-Online Making Progress On Their Tool-Changing 3D Printer Design
E3D-Online has nearly completed its beta test of an unusual tool-changing 3D printer.
Book of the Week: Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications
This week’s selection is “Fundamentals of 3D Food Printing and Applications” by Fernanda C. Godoi, Bhesh R. Bhandari, Sangeeta Prakash and Min Zhang.
Our 2018 Reader Survey Results
We’ve completed our annual reader survey and found some interesting results that we’d like to show you.
Design of the Week: Razor Stand With Counter
This week’s selection is the practical Razor Stand With Counter by Thingiverse contributor ThatSlacker.
Troubles At Maker Geeks
There’s a bit of controversy surrounding US-based filament producer Maker Geeks.
The Lugo Labs 3D Printers
Lugo Labs is a 3D print brand name by Formers Farm.
Big Changes At Midwest Composite Technologies
Once in a while a company makes a very strategic move. This is one of them.
Sunata Now GPU Enabled
Atlas 3D’s Sunata tool is now GPU enabled.
3D Printing Metacrystals To Increase Strength
Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Sheffield have developed a powerful technique to strengthen metal 3D prints.
Question of the Week: Metal 3D Pen?
This week’s question is one we’ve seen a couple of times and deserves an answer.
CoLiDo’s Metal 3D Printer Now Available
After a couple of years of development, Hong Kong-based CoLiDo has released their new metal 3D printer.
How To 3D Print Electricity
Researchers have developed highly useful new approaches for 3D printing piezoelectric materials.
Should SLS Instead Be PLS?
An interesting thought: is the term “SLS” wrong?
Brenna McCornac: It Is Exciting To See A Manufacturing Field Where Women Get In On The Ground Floor
“It is exciting to see a manufacturing field where women get in on the ground floor and pave the way for the gap of women in STEM to be closed”
A Deeper Look At PULVERMEISTER
After our story last week about a new post processing company, PULVERMEISTER, we learned a great deal more.
Book Of The Week: Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators
This week’s selection is “Printing Polymers: An Introduction to Polymer Science for 3D Printers, Students and STEM Educators” by Curtis Barr and Daniel Vennerberg.
Using Shape-Memory Polymers In 3D Print Design
Some very interesting research shows how shape-memory polymers could be used in functional 3D printing designs.
A Very Different Kind of Wood Filament
Deep in the forests of British Columbia is a startup company making 3D print materials from wood.
Admatec’s Ceramic 3D Printers
Admatec produces powerful ceramic (and metal) 3D printers.
Design of the Week: Old Chair Repair
This week’s selection is a repair technique for an old chair by Reddit contributor Will_-.
Could 3D Prints Think? That May Be Closer Than You Believe
Some very intriguing research suggests it may be possible to 3D print “smart” objects.
The Amazing PULVERMEISTER
A new company, Pulvermeister GmbH, has produced a prototype of a 3D print post-processing device.
Sharebot’s Q Dual Professional 3D Printer
We had a look at Sharebot’s new Q Dual professional 3D printer.
Will We Be 3D Printing Solar Cells?
A new polymer development might eventually lead to the ability to 3D print many new functional devices.
How To 3D Print A Rocket, No, For Real
A new video explains the secrets of 3D printing rocket engines.
Question of the Week: 3D Print A Tunnel Liner?
This week’s question is a bit unusual.
FELIXprinters Announces The Pro 3
FELIXprinters announced their latest professional 3D printer, the Pro 3.
S-Squared’s Large Construction 3D Printer
Today we’re looking at yet another new construction 3D printer, this time from S-Squared.
Book of the Week: The Existential Pleasures of Engineering
This week’s selection is “The Existential Pleasures of Engineering” by Samuel C. Florman.
100X Faster 3D Printing Concept Opens Door To Harder Resin Prints
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed an extremely interesting 3D printing process that is quite different from current approaches.
Fusion 360 Increasingly Acknowledges 3D Printing
In the latest Autodesk 360 Fusion update there are a couple of new features specifically addressing the needs of 3D printing.
Design of the Week: David’s Cranium
This week’s selection is the artistic “David’s Cranium” by designer Matthew Vennemeyer.
Uniz Announces Slash 2 Series Ultra-Fast 3D Printers
San Diego-based Uniz announced two new high speed desktop 3D printers, the Slash 2 series.
Few Ways To 3D Print In Full Color
Color 3D printing is a bit of a rarity in today’s world, but it does exist and can be done in several ways.
Mark One’s Unusual Carbon Fiber Approach
Mark One has an interesting method of producing pure carbon fiber objects.
The Critical Importance of Software In 3D Printable Design
3D printing offers the ability to leverage designs in ways not previously possible, but only if the right software is used.
What’s Up With Photocentric?
We recently spoke with Photocentric about their upcoming new resin-based 3D printers.
The Coming Increase in Specialized 3D Print Firms
Recently we’ve seen several new companies emerge whose purpose it is to leverage 3D printing technology.
Using Lignin as a 3D Print Material
ORNL Researchers have found a way to 3D print lignin.
Imprinta’s Strong 3D Printer
When we last met Imprinta, the company sold an inexpensive desktop system, the Hercules. How times have changed!
Book of the Week: The Design of Everyday Things
This week’s selection is “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman.
Bioinspired 3D Printing Should Be Standardized
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print strong cement structures, but why couldn’t this be used in all 3D prints?
Design of the Week: Variable Retraction Test
This week’s selection is the extremely useful Variable Retraction Test by designer Viet Nguyen.
Hacking The uPrint
Stratasys’ uPrint is one of the classic 3D printers, but these days some operators use it in unusual ways.
A New 3D Printer Startup: 3DConstructions
We ran into a brand new 3D printer startup: 3DConstructions.