Startup company Ivaldi Group announced a partnership with a new, large client that could prove their 3D printing concept works.
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!
Book of the Week: CAD Engineering Essentials
This week’s selection is “CAD Engineering Essentials: Hands-on Help for Small Manufacturers and Smart Technical People (No Nonsense Manual Book 3)” by Mark Lynch.
Using the Other Way to 3D Print Full Color Objects
I’m learning a lot more about how light and color actually work after reading a research paper on an experimental method for 3D printing colors.
New Features in Sunata Should Make for Better Metal 3D Prints
Atlas 3D announced a new version of their Sunata metal 3D printing optimization system, with some very interesting features.
BEEVERYCREATIVE to Finally Launch a New Desktop 3D Printer
BEEVERYCREATIVE is leaking hints about their next desktop 3D printer, the B2X300.
Design of the Week: Marble Clock
This week’s selection is the smooth Marble Clock by Görkem Bozkurt.
Stratasys Lowers Barriers to Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Stratasys developed a way for more of their clients to access high-end carbon fiber 3D printing.
NASA Hopped Up a 3D Printer in 2016
I wish I’d seen this earlier: A 2016 NASA project transformed a desktop 3D printer into one capable of 3D printing ULTEM.
The 3mm Filament Problem
I’ve hit this problem twice now this week: is 3mm filament really 3.00mm?
Raise3D Getting Into The Cloud
But those days are mostly gone, except for ultra-low priced equipment competing on price – but not convenience of use.
Verashape’s New SOFTSHAPER 2019
Verashape has dramatically improved their 3D printing management system, SOFTSHAPER.
A Tricky Way To Track 3D Prints
Researchers have developed a very tricky method to embed tracking information into 3D prints.
A Caution for 3D Printer Startups: You’re Too Late
After watching a video of Prusa Research headquarters, it’s increasingly obvious that time is up for new 3D printer startups.
What Construction 3D Printing Must Do Next
After reading yet another wildly exaggerated story about 3D construction printing, I thought I’d make a list of things to do.
Some Form 1+ Users Not Happy
The now-unsupported Form 1+ 3D printer still has many fans, but some are quite unhappy.
Whitening Those SLS Prints: New Technique Opens New Possibilities
Researchers at The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method that may lead to full color SLS 3D printing.
Solving The Dilemma of 3D Printed Graphene Microstructures
Graphene is one of those wonder materials you hear about, but somehow can never be properly 3D printed.
The Wonder That Is OctoLapse
I’ve been fascinated with a new plug-in called OctoLapse.
Book of the Week: Machinery’s Handbook, Toolbox Edition
This week’s selection is the comprehensive “Machinery’s Handbook” originally by Erik Oberg.
Controversy at Creality Demonstrates a Problem in 3D Printing
Printed Solid has broken ties with 3D printer manufacturer Creality due to ongoing open source infringements. Why did this happen?
E3D’s Next 3D Printer?
E3D-Online is very well known for their 3D printer components, but did you know they are working on their own 3D printer, again?
Wait, Tethon is Making a 3D Printer?
Tethon 3D is apparently going to manufacture a 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Smart Slab
This week’s selection is the amazing Smart Slab concrete ceiling by the DFAB House project.
The Proforge 2 Desktop 3D Printer
A new 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Proforge 2 and 2S.
Mystery 3D Printing Problem: Solved!
At the lab we’ve solved a mysterious 3D printing problem that you might also encounter.
Bioprinting Breakthrough with 3D Printed Lung Component
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are developing a 3D printed lung, with some interesting implications.
The PotterBot Evolves
Since we last looked at the PotterBot two years ago, it seems there have been many improvements.
Put Your Projects in a Virtual Wind Tunnel Before 3D Printing
I’m looking at a new 3D service called AirShaper.
Has Rize Found Their Market?
I’m reading a white paper from Rize about using their equipment for medical uses, and perhaps they are on to something here.
Leapfrog Updates The Bolt Pro
Leapfrog announced some improvements to their flagship 3D printer, the Bolt Pro.
Something Interesting Happening With Flexible Filaments
I saw an announcement of a set of new flexible filaments from Keene Village Plastics and had a thought.
Interpreting voxeljet’s Results
voxeljet announced their latest financial results, and the market reacted badly.
Velo3D Finally Reveals Secret Project – And Wow!
One of the most secretive operations in 3D print history finally revealed their plans.
Mosaic Manufacturing’s Integratable Palette 2
Mosaic Manufacturing announced their latest 3D printing product, the Palette 2.
Book of the Week: 3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
This week’s selection is “3D Bioprinting and Nanotechnology in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” by Lijie Grace Zhang, John P Fisher, and Kam Leong.
Welcome!
Welcome to the All New Fabbaloo!
It’s Time For Some Changes Here!
This publication is due for some changes.
The Clean Evolution of Netfabb
I took a look at Autodesk’s latest Netfabb offering and reflected on how it’s changed over the years.
Ride The Wave: 3D Print Market Grows Sharply
A spending forecast from IDC indicates very substantial growth in 3D printing over the next four years.
More Industries Adopting 3D Printing Tech
For a long while, it seemed that only a few industries truly made use of 3D printing.
3D Printing In The Dorm? Is This Really A Good Idea?
It’s nearing the start of University sessions for many students, some of whom may be contemplating using a 3D printer – in their dormitory room.
Sketchfab Scales Up
Sketchfab announced – and displayed a new method of displaying massive 3D models, which they call Massive.
Wanhao’s Long List of 3D Printers
Wanhao is a familiar name to those shopping for desktop 3D printers.
On Demand Polymers For 3D Printing?
I’m reading a fascinating paper describing how one could make new polymers on the fly.
Incredible Simplify3D Resource Available
If you are a user of Simplify3D, you want to read this.
Onshape Tightens Licensing For Free Users
It seems that Onshape is making things more challenging for free users of its 3D CAD service.
Melissa Ng – “I Gave Myself A Time Limit Of Three Months To Learn How To 3D Model And 3D Print Something And Whether Or Not It Was Worth Pursuing”
Melissa Ng makes intricate Dreamer Masks and fantasy wearable art for ambitious creatives who want to take people’s breath away.
LulzBot’s New Micro Toolhead
LulzBot unexpectedly announced a new toolhead suitable for very, very tiny 3D prints.
The Lotus EZ LCD SLA 3D Printer
There’s a new resin 3D printer option: The Lotus EZ LCD SLA 3D Printer.
XYZprinting Announces Full Color 3D Printer
There’s a new full color 3D printer option available, just announced by XYZprinting.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing in Medicine
This week’s selection is the detailed “3D Printing In Medicine” by author Deepak M Kalaskar.
The Inexpensive Phrozen Shuffle 3D Printer
Taiwan-based Phrozen has announced a new resin-based desktop 3D printer that has some interesting new features – and an incredible price.
Airwolf 3D Unveils “Stretch” Professional 3D Printer
Airwolf 3D announced a rather large 3D printer, the new EVO 22.
Design of the Week: PeakBoil
This week’s selection is the highly unusual PeakBoil by students at ETH Zurich.
3D Printing “Directly” from Google Earth
Some folks found a way to 3D print full color cityscapes directly from Google Earth.
Hands on with PLAS3D Filament
We finally managed to test a sample of PLAS3D’s filament, and boy, we are impressed!
I Thought These 3D Printing Stories Were Gone
I’m reading a piece on InvestorPlace discussing several “doomed” 3D printer company stocks.
The Need For 3D Printing Joint Ventures
Recent interest in more exotic materials should drive a lot more partnerships in the future.
Could Carbon Become an Automotive Giant?
I had an interesting thought about Carbon and where they might end up.
Stratasys and 3D Systems Release Quarterly Results: Good or Bad?
The two biggest publicly traded 3D printer companies just released their quarterly results.
Venturi 3D Steps Up
I’m looking at a new crowdfunding 3D printer launch.
3D Printed Combustion Engines? Where Could This Lead To?
A student competition saw a demonstration of a 3D printed internal combustion engine.
A New Frontier For 3D Printing: Fishing?
I’m looking at a 3D model and wondering if this could be the start of something interesting.
Several 3D Body Scanners In The Works
There seems to be something interesting happening in the world of 3D body scanners.
How Do You Enter 3D Printing WIthout Bias?
There are an enormous number of options for 3D printing these days.
A Home for Unused 3D Printer Materials?
I’m reading a fundraising campaign for a school’s 3D printer and had an idea.
Is the FormBox a Required 3D Print Accessory?
The FormBox is an inexpensive table-top vacuum former, and they say it’s good for 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Visualizing Mathematics with 3D Printing
This week’s selection is the fascinating “Visualizing Mathematics with 3D Printing” by Henry Segerman.
Six Good 3D Printing Troubleshooting Guides
Everyone who has operated a 3D printer knows something important: they don’t always work.
More on the MELD Process
Some months ago we wrote on the new 3D printing process by MELD Manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Dr. Brain Breaker
This week’s selection is the fun Dr. Brain Breaker by MyMiniFactory contributor Thomas Buseyne.
New Approach to 3D Printed Batteries
Researchers at CMU have developed an interesting technique for micro-printing electrodes for batteries.
NASA Awards FIve Teams in the 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
NASA’s 3D printed challenge awarded prizes for phase 3.
Could a “Medically Clean” 3D Printer Be Coming Soon?
I’m looking at a new German startup company that hopes to develop a kind of medically-focused 3D printer.
Formlabs Achieves Formidable Milestone
Formlabs announced a new round of investment, but the implications of it are quite significant.
The UBOT P440 3D Printer
UBOT 3D is now ready to release their new huge P440 3D printer to the world.
Behind the Design: Mathematical Artist Henry Segerman
For many of us, math wasn’t exactly our strongest subject back in school
It’s A New Category of 3D Printed Applications!
I’m having trouble getting my head around a new concept discovered by researchers.
3DCompare Expands Offering
3DCompare launched new features to address the needs of manufacturers.
Ultimaker Explores The Value of Manufacturing
Ultimaker published some interesting statistics today, leading to some interesting questions.
Finally: Functional Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings, Almost
I’m reading a fascinating report by Joel Simon on his work to “generate” the design of a school.
The Wunder360 S1 3D Scanning Camera
An interesting 3D camera is being launched, the Wunder360 S1.
3D Printing Can Solve Any Problem! Even Pizza!
3D printing technology has solved one of the oldest challenges.
Book of the Week: Digital Craft: 3D Printing for Architectural Design
This week’s selection is the informative “Digital Craft: 3D Printing for Architectural Design” by author Bryan Ratzlaff.
Has Essentium Solved the Flexible 3D Printing Problem?
Essentium announced a highly unusual flexible filament material for 3D printing, called “TPU 80A”
Anarkik3D’s Mac Odyssey
Anarkik3D announced a Mac version of their popular 3D design tool, but why won’t other vendors do the same?
Design of the Week: Exoskeleton Hands
This week’s selection is the fun Exoskeleton Hands by Melbourne-based 3D designer Alex Czech.
BMW’s Inflatable 3D Prints
A story on designboom talks about some very intriguing ideas from automaker BMW.
An Update on NewPro3D’s Fast 3D Printer
We hadn’t heard much from NewPro3D until an interesting chat recently.
A Linear Induction Motion System for 3D Printers?
There could be more mysteries to the already mysterious Essentium HSE 3D printer.
SLM Solutions Making Things Easier
SLM Solutions has been slowly adding ease of use features on their 3D metal printing systems.
The Rise of the Flexible 3D Printing Plate
Sometimes it takes years for an industry to discover the best approach, and that’s what seems to have happened with 3D printing surfaces.
ESA’s Lunar 3D Printing Challenge
The European Space Agency seeks ideas for 3D printing on our Moon.
Amazon’s Part Finder Could Lead to a 3D Print Revolution
I’ve been playing with the new Amazon Part Finder, and had some thoughts about where this tech could go.
Why Did 3D Print Stocks Crash Yesterday?
Stock prices of two major 3D printing companies dropped yesterday, but why?