We’re advised that a Belgian organization has selected a large scale 3D construction printer from 3D Printhuset.
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!
Thoughts on the Demise of Printrbot
Last week the 3D print community noted the closure of Printrbot.
Hands on with the Sindoh 3DWOX 1, Part 2
There is a very special feature on this new model.
Hands on with the Sindoh 3DWOX 1, Part 1
We had the opportunity to do a hands-on test with the new 3DWOX 1 3D printer from Sindoh.
Have You Tried RollingUp Spool Manager?
The developer of Printoid has produced another useful application: RollingUp.
Book of the Week: SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible
This week’s selection is the detailed “SolidWorks Surfacing and Complex Shape Modeling Bible” by mechanical engineer Matt Lombard.
Mass Portal Splits Up!
Mass Portal has split up into two different companies.
Solidscape Mystery Solved
An anonymous tipster has provided the solution to last week’s Solidscape event.
Design of the Week: Mechanical Laser
This week’s selection is the unusual Mechanical Laser project by Thingiverse contributor Evan S.
BASF’s Biggest Step into 3D Printing Yet
BASF announced yet another 3D printing deal, but this one is very significant.
Essentium’s Mysterious HSE 3D Printer
We got a pitch from Essentium about their mysterious upcoming 3D printer, the HSE.
Is Autodesk Winning the Free CAD War?
I’ve noticed a bit of a trend, at least informally, regarding use of free 3D CAD suites.
3D Metal Printing: Picking the Right Process
A piece from Fabrisonic explains how their process might be better than others, but it suggests a pattern across all 3D printing processes.
The Most Incredible 3D Print Sale
I received notice from LulzBot today of a most incredible sale.
Printrbot Closes!
Long time 3D printer manufacturer abruptly closed their doors yesterday, after many years of operation.
Are 3D Print Services Better?
After reading Matt Sand’s story earlier this week, I am now thinking a bit differently about 3D print services.
Turning on an Entire Industry to 3D Printing With a Flying Car
There’s a very interesting story that’s slowly being told, industry after industry. This is one of them.
An Update on the 3D Print Entrepreneur Who Disappeared?
Two years ago, a 3D print entrepreneur disappeared mysteriously in the Philippines. Does anyone know what happened?
Prodways Acquires Solidscape?
In a rather surprising announcement overnight, Prodways has taken on Solidscape.
3D Printing Trends Updated
3D Hubs released their latest trends report today.
Dowell 3D’s Inexpensive – and Large – 3D Printers
I’m looking at a Chinese manufacturer of 3D printers I had not encountered previously: Luoyang Dowell Electronics Technology Co., Ltd, simply known as Dowell 3D.
Book of the Week: 3D Printer Projects for Makerspaces
This week’s selection is the useful 3D Printer Projects for Makerspaces by Lydia Sloan Cline.
AMSC Seeks Additional Standards for 3D Printing
Work to develop additional standards for 3D printing continues.
Should Premade GCODE Be Used?
I’ve seen pre-made GCODE a few times recently, and I am a bit suspicious of it.
Tethon 3D’s Powerful Resins
There are sources for third party resin for 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Low Poly World Map
This week’s selection is the decorative Low Poly World Map by Richard Fickert.
MyMiniFactory Opens 3D Model Store
London-based MyMiniFactory opened their online 3D model store last month.
Should You Used Printoid?
Printoid is a powerful system to manage many desktop 3D printers.
Indo Pacific Implications of 3D Printing?
I’m reading a two-part story talking about how 3D printing may affect the Indo Pacific region.
Deepmind’s 3D Capabilities: Productive or Scary?
Google’s DeepMind project has developed some interesting 3D capabilities.
Another Industry Ripe for 3D Printing: Military
An amusing story on Military.com got me thinking about how industry uses – or doesn’t use 3D printing.
Serious Interest in Large Format 3D Metal Printing Developing
There seems to be something brewing in 3D metal printing that’s analogous to what happened in thermoplastic 3D printing.
The EORA 3D Scanner, Once More
Three years ago EORA 3D launched on Kickstarter; now you can buy directly.
Sinterit’s Upgraded Lisa SLS 3D Printer Gets Bigger – WIthout Changing Bed Size
Sinterit has made a name by supplying a quality desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa, for some years now.
Is There Such A Thing As “Safe Resins”?
Fabbaloo reader Nick asks about Safe Resins.
Big Controversy With The ONO Smartphone 3D Printer Project
Another crowdfunded 3D printer project seems to be undergoing some controversy.
Someone Moves into a 3D Printed Home: Is This Really The Future?
News last week that a family is moving into a 3D printed home got me thinking.
Book of the Week: The Ultimate Guide to Designing, Prototyping and Mass Manufacturing your Product Idea
This week’s selection is the useful “The Ultimate Guide to Designing, Prototyping and Mass Manufacturing your Product Idea” by Jason Vander Griendt.
Aerosint Secures Major Funding for their Unusual 3D Printing Process
Aerosint has received a large funding round to support their highly unusual 3D printer development.
Formlabs’ New Castable Wax Resin
Formlabs announced they’re now shipping a new castable wax resin.
Solving Longer 3D Print Durations
One of the curses of 3D printing is extremely long print durations.
Design of the Week: ABSDBS
This week’s selection is the incredible ABSDBS telescope project by Aleksej Cherenkov.
The Buildini Experimental 3D Printer
We’ve been tipped on a potentially interesting new 3D printer, the Buildini, by Budmen Industries.
MakerBot’s Unique Materials Strategy
MakerBot’s materials strategy seems be successful.
Full Color 3D Printing: One on One with Mimaki
3D printing is now becoming widespread, but full color 3D printing is still a rare thing.
Cartilage Filament for Bioprinting Developed
Researchers at Penn State have developed an unusual way to bioprint cartilage.
BASF Continues Harvesting 3D Print Operations
BASF, the largest chemical company in the world, is deadly serious about their 3D print ambitions.
Some Advice for 3D Printing Companies Thinking of Attending CES 2019
We have some thoughts about attending CES in 2019.
A Big Step for MyMiniFactory?
MyMiniFactory announced a very interesting partnership.
Fabbaloo (and Others) Need Your Help
If you’re a resident of the EU, we need your help.
3D Print Community: 3DP Learning Management System
This month’s community support selection is the 3DP Learning Management System, a publicly available set of training courses for 3D printing.
A New Standard Style of 3D Printing: Infinite?
An Italian company has announced another “infinite” 3D printer, and I’m wondering if this approach is going to stick.
Is 3D Printing a Logistics Solution?
An interesting question was raised regarding the use of 3D printing.
Book of the Week: 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China
This week’s selection is the highly useful “42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China” by Rosemary Coates.
Repairing Potholes with 3D Printers?
I’m watching an unusual video of a strange concept: fixing potholes with 3D printers on board drones.
Will 3D Printers “Bring Back Jobs”?
Over the past few years I’ve heard some propose that 3D printers may “bring back jobs”.
Design of the Week: Puzzle Cube
This week’s selection is the oddly satisfying Puzzle Cube by WildRoseBuilds.
Colombian 3D Printer Company Hopes to Break Into North America
We had a chat with Fused Form, a 3D printer manufacturer from Colombia.
Ultimaker Releases Cura 3.4
Ultimaker has released the latest version of Cura, their slicing engine.
Third Party 3D Printer Resin Thoughts
Virtually all major resin-powered 3D printers today can use the manufacturer’s materials.
3D Printer Purchases: Is It Now Only About Price?
Today I’m thinking about how price has become a major factor in 3D printer sales.
Dassault Systèmes Moves Closer to Students
Dassault Systèmes, producers of the popular Solidworks 3D modeling system, announced an educational partnership that may suggest something interesting.
Sketchfab Online Store Out of Beta
3D model repository Sketchfab has now removed the “beta” tag from their online store.
The Need For A Standard Spool Label
Here’s the situation: a print is running at the lab, and the filament is running short.
Look for More 3D Printing Accessory Devices
There’s a trend in 3D printing these days: accessories.
LPW’s Massive New Metal Powder Plant
UK-based metal powder provider LPW Technology has opened a new plant.
Interesting 3D Printer Filament Arrangement for Polymaker
Polymaker’s new distribution deal should vastly expand their reach.
Lumi’s Strange Visualizer Now Available
A few months ago we wrote about Lumi Industries’ unusual 3D visualizer prototype. Now, it’s for real.
ZRapid’s Open Philosophy
I’m impressed with not only ZRapid’s 3D printing products, but their philosophy towards materials.
Book of the Week: 3D Printer: Patents & Innovations
This week’s selection is the instructive “3D Printer: Patents & Innovations” by M. A. Buth.
What Filament Should I Use?
With the dramatic increase of 3D print material availability, the choice of filament becomes far more difficult.
What is “Make On Demand”?
I’m reading a press release from Rize that describes a new service that performs “Make on Demand”.
Design of the Week: Emptiness of Shark
This week’s selection is the massive Emptiness of Shark by artist Michael Cardacino.
Photochromic 3D Printing Under Development
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed what might be called “Photochromic 3D printing”.
AddUp Adds BeAM
Somehow this wasn’t entirely surprising: AddUp has acquired 100% of BeAM.
The True Advantage of HP in 3D Printing
HP demonstrated why they have a significant advantage over other 3D printer companies.
Solidworks Set to Power Up 3D Usage
Solidworks announced they’ve acquired Centric Software.
3D Printing May Change Mass Manufacturing Expectations
I had a thought about how the integration of 3D printing into manufacturing may change how we think about products.
Learning to Apply a New 3D Printing Technology
I’m always fascinated with unusual 3D printing processes, and Fabrisonic certainly qualifies.
The Controversial Obsidian Project
Last year we wrote about the highly touted Kodoma Obsidian 3D printer a device to sell for only USD$49.
Is 3D Printing Getting Any Easier?
I’ve been reflecting on the history of 3D printing and had some thoughts about ease of use.
3D Systems’ Medical Journey Deepens
3D Systems seems to be building a bit of an ecosystem surrounding their medical venture.
Shapeways Enables Huge Opportunity
Shapeways announced an advanced product creation service that links directly into their making engines.
A New Storage Mechanism for 3D Printer Filament
3D printer filament is often very high quality these days, at least from some manufacturers.
Robo’s Very Educational Move
Robo has acquired a significant amount of 3D content to aid their venture into the education market.
Fictiv Announces Overseas Option
Manufacturing platform Fictiv announced a comprehensive system for engaging with overseas providers.
Book of the Week: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your 3D Printer
This week’s selection is the practical “Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your 3D Printer” by Charles Bell.
Whither Thingiverse, YouMagine and PinShape?
I had a difficult thought today: what is to become of several specific 3D model repositories in the future?
Aurora Labs Now Working On 3D Printing Metal Powder System
Australia-Based Aurora Labs has been developing a powerful 3D metal printing system, but it turns out they’re also working on a metal powder system.
Design of the Week: Moon
This week’s selection is the fun “Print Your Own Moon” by Instructables contributor 陳亮 (Liang Chen).
The Evolution of Standard 3D Printer Features
In many ways the evolution of 3D printers follows the path taken by automobiles.
Don’t Take 3D Printing For Granted
3D printing offers tremendous advantages, but we don’t mention them as often as we should.
High Temperature PLA 3D Printer Filament?
A new 3D printer filament proposes a much higher deformation temperature.
Authentise Reaching for EOS – and Others
Authentise mentioned in their recent newsletter a relationship with EOS equipment, suggesting a significant move.
Aon3D Has Found Success
Aon3D is a Montreal-based company producing a high-temperature 3D printer.