I’m reading a report on a new concept called “autophage” rockets, and suspect it could use an application of 3D printing.
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!
Continuous Fiber 3D Printing From Moi
Italy-based Moi offers a unique style of 3D printing.
The Workhorse 3D Concept 3D Printer
I’m looking at a very interesting concept 3D printer from engineer Swaleh Owais.
Wohlers Issues 2018 Report
There are an increasing number of industry reports on the 3D printing industry, but one report is the most well known.
Fictiv’s View of 3D Printing
Fictiv released a survey of their community that sheds some light on 3D print practices.
New Entry Level 3D Metal Printers from 3D Systems
3D Systems announced a pair of similar entry level 3D metal printers.
Soongon’s Professional 3D Printers
We had a chat with the folks from Soongoon Tech about their line of desktop 3D printers.
Is The Race To The Bottom in 3D Printing a Good Thing?
Pricing of low-cost 3D printers has consistently dropped, but is this a good thing?
Book of the Week: Snow Crash
This week’s selection is the mind-opening Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.
Sculpteo Releases Annual 3D Print Survey Results
3D print service Sculpteo performs an extensive annual survey of the industry.
Potential Future Security Risks for 3D Printing
I’m reading a story about security challenges with 2D photocopiers and am wondering how similar approaches may affect 3D printing in the future.
Design of the Week: iCableGuards
This week’s selection is the enormously useful iCableGuards by Pinshape contributor Sergio Romero.
More on Kimya’s Transformation
Last week we wrote on the benefits of having an easily searchable 3D printing company name, but we ended up finding out a lot more about one company.
Finally: Automatic 3D Print Material Optimization?
New research may show a path towards completely automated tuning for 3D printing.
Yet Another Fascinating Approach Enabled by 3D Printing
I’m reading a story on how 3D printing technology enabled a new kind of product testing.
Formlabs’ European Venture Succeeds
International expansion is a very challenging prospect for most companies, but Formlabs seems to have succeeded.
A Solid Solution to 3D Print Air Quality
I’m watching a video from the folks at DIY3DTECH, where they show a comprehensive air system.
Digital Metal Expanding
Sweden-based Digital Metal is expanding.
What Will Aurora Labs’ New 3D Metal Printer Look Like?
We got a look at a mock up of Aurora Labs’ upcoming 3D metal printer.
Armor 3D No More: A Lesson for 3D Print Startups?
The company formerly known as “Armor 3D” is now known as “Kimya”.
Finally: Automatic 3D Print Material Optimization?
New research may show a path towards completely automated tuning for 3D printing.
Create it REAL Deals: Faster 3D Printers Coming
Danish company Create it REAL announced a series of partnerships that should result in several new high speed desktop 3D printers.
HP Deepens Relationship With Siemens
HP announced yesterday they’ve struck an important deal with Siemens for color 3D printing.
An Eco Printer From Italy
We’re looking at the upcoming Poly 3D printer.
Book of the Week: Basic Machines and How They Work
This week’s selection is “Basic Machines and How They Work” by the US Navy.
Breakthrough: Fine Detail Voxel 3D Scanning and Printing
Researchers from MIT have developed a new technique to enable highly detailed multimaterial 3D prints from 3D scanners.
BuildTak Seeking New Products?
BuildTak has established a successful business selling adhesive products for 3D printing, but that may change.
Design of the Week: Voronoi Flower Lampshade
This week’s selection is the finely detailed Voronoi Flower Lampshade by designer Felicity Anne Holbrow.
Do You Qualify For Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
Could Cheaper Carbon Nanotube 3D Printer Materials Be On The Way?
A new development might lower the cost of 3D print material that uses carbon nanotubes.
Choice: The Future Dilemma of 3D Printing
As things are unfolding in 2018, there seems to be a growing challenge: material choice.
The Formalloy X-Series 3D Metal Printer
Larger scale 3D metal printing is available with Formalloy’s X-Series.
HP Has Eyes On 3D Metal Printing
HP says they will enter the 3D metal printing market.
3D Printable Glass?
Research from the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie suggests the possibility of cold 3D printed glass objects.
EOS Keeping Up With A New Material And Machine Coming Soon
EOS is one of the largest industrial 3D printer manufacturers in the world, and they soon will have another product in their portfolio.
Interesting Thoughts on 3D Print Business Models
I’m reading a brief analysis by Gartner’s Pete Basiliere on how 3D printing could affect business models.
3DEO’s Tiny Strategy; Or Is It?
There are plenty of startup companies pursuing unusual 3D metal printing processes, and one of them is Los Angeles-based 3DEO.
Could We Propose Thermoelectric Filament?
I’m reading some interesting research from MIT researchers, who have developed a substance with vastly improved thermoelectric properties.
Sudden Resignation At The Top Of Stratasys
A surprise announcement from Stratasys today: their CEO, Ilan Levin, abruptly resigned.
Another 3D Print – Chemical Partnership: More Interesting Materials To Come
Another 3D print filament provider has linked with a chemical company to develop new materials.
Emendo Cloud Now Available
What happens after testing? Products go live!
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing Innovations, Applications and Advances
This week’s selection is the broad-ranging collection “Additive Manufacturing Innovations, Applications and Advances”.
Buying 3D Printer Filament: Online or In Person?
There are now more ways to acquire 3D printer filament, but what is the best way to do so?
German RepRap Introduces New Polycarbonate Material
German RepRap has launched a new material they call “PC-Max”.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Firepit
This week’s selection is the fun 3D printed fire pit by builder Ben Uyeda of Homemade Modern.
BigRep Working on Unusual Extruder
According to insiders, it seems that BigRep is secretly developing a potentially revolutionary new 3D printer extruder.
Understanding 3D Printing: Show, Don’t Tell
Another company has set up a 3D print demonstration center.
Could 3D Printing Take Over The Footwear Industry?
An announcement from Materialise and HP got me thinking.
MakePrintable Now Automatable
MakePrintable has introduced an interesting workflow system.
Onshape Spreads Across Companies With Onshape Enterprise
3D CAD service provider Onshape announced their latest product, Onshape Enterprise.
Resin Print Recycling Method Invented: Is The Planet Saved?
A method has been discovered that allows moderate recycling of photopolymer 3D prints.
Is It Time For Educators To Upgrade 3D Printing Equipment?
It’s nearing the end of school year for many organizations across the world, but is it time to upgrade?
Shapeways Improves Post Processing Options, But Where Are They Going?
Shapeways announced several new post printing options, and I think this is a very interesting development.
A 3D Printing Lesson From Jewelry Designers To Industry
I’m reading an interesting story of how jewelry designers applied a new 3D printing technology.
The End of an Era? 3D Systems Selling Molding Machines?
A quick glance at 3D Systems’ marketing material lately might have you believe they’re selling injection molding equipment. But not really.
Titomic’s Kinetic 3D Printing Process
An Australian company is commercializing an unusual 3D metal printing process.
The LulzBot Mini 2 Desktop 3D Printer
Aleph Objects announced the new LulzBot Mini 2 desktop 3D printer.
Possible Controversy on Thingiverse?
I found an interesting 3D model at Thingiverse, but then something happened.
Book of the Week: Polygon Mesh Processing
This week’s selection is “Polygon Mesh Processing” by Mario Botsch, Leif Kobbelt, Mark Pauly, Pierre Alliez, and Bruno Levy.
Secrets of Desktop Metal’s Upcoming Production Machine
While the eyes of the 3D printing world may be on Desktop Metal’s Studio system, it’s their production system that is most interesting.
The Rise of Small Regional 3D Print Services
I’ve noticed a bit of trend: the occurrence of small, regional 3D print services seems to be growing.
Design of the Week: Temperature Tower
This week’s selection is the very useful Temperature Tower by Simplify3D.
Radio Frequencies: The Forgotten 3D Print Material Property
How do you choose your 3D printer filament?
BEEVERYCREATIVE About To Launch
Many months ago we reported that BEEVERYCREATIVE was developing a 3D printer for use in outer space.
How To Keep Up With 3D Printer Updates – Or Not
It seems that as soon as you acquire a 3D printer, it’s obsolete. What should you do?
3D Printed Tourniquets: A Signal of Future 3D Print Use?
An incredible story with a 3D printing angle took place last week.
Hybrid Metal 3D Printer from Made In Space Gets NASA Funding
The New Space space is heating up as an increasing number of private companies leverage 3D printing to push next-generation space technology.
PolyMaker’s Automotive Venture
3D print materials provider PolyMaker has struck a deal to help build a mostly-3D printed automobile.
Another Continuous Fiber 3D Printing System, With More Options
We’re looking at the technology of Continuous Composites today.
The ExOne Innovent+ 3D Printer
ExOne made is mostly known for their larger equipment, but they also make smaller gear, like the Innovent+ 3D printer.
Was There Really “Consumer Indifference” To 3D Printers?
I’m reading a story suggesting that it was “Consumer Indifference” that “killed all hope for 3d printing stocks.”
Sinterit Scales Up With The Lisa 2 SLS 3D Printer
Sinterit announced a larger SLS 3D printer, the Lisa 2.
Formlabs Introduces Ceramic Resin and Changes Everything
Formlabs formally announced a new ceramic resin for the Form 2 3D printer today.
Now Available: High Temperature Carbon Reinforced Filament
Carbon fiber reinforced 3D printing filament has been around for a while, but here’s a new option.
Simplify3D Extends Partnerships to Simplify 3D Printing
Simplify3D announced a new partnership with Flashforge, and that won’t be the last.
How to Make Impossible Objects
3D printers are well known for their ability to make “impossible objects”.
Book of the Week: The Diamond Age
This week’s selection is “The Diamond Age: or A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer”, by Neal Stephenson.
Radical Developments at Cosine Additive
Cosine Additive is one of the few 3D printer companies that produces large-format devices.
3DPrinterOS Rides the Azure Train
3DPrinterOS announced an interesting joint service with Microsoft to enhance use of their Azure system.
Design of the Week: Bounce Necklace
This week’s selection is the animated Bounce Necklace by wearable art desginer Donna Mason Sweigart.
RAND’s Four Beefs with 3D Printing Discussed
RAND Corporation’s views on 3D printing seem a lot more worrisome than they should be.
A Most Strategic 3D Print Merger: The First of Many?
Two Canadian firms join in what could be a style soon to be seen everywhere.
What’s Arcadian 3D Up To?
There’s a mystery 3D printer project underway, it seems.
XYZprinting’s Strange, Circular Resin Peel
XYZprinting has developed a style of resin 3D printing system I have not seen previously.
What’s Really Different About Raise3D’s Pro2 3D Printers?
We were a bit mystified when we heard Raise3D announced a new machine, the Pro2.
The Other Reason for 3D Printing Pellets
Pellets are slowly becoming a more popular 3D printing material, but there is one surprising reason this is so.
A Brilliant Solution for 3D Scanning
If you’ve even used a handheld 3D scanner, you know what’s going to happen.
We May LIve in a MultiSpool Universe
Yet another “master spool” concept has been released.
Rize Goes Black
Rize announced a new material: black.
Would You Try a New 3D Model Repair Service?
We’ve been covertly testing a new cloud-based 3D model repair service that is now available for testing.
BigRep Explores Large-Scale Flexible Prints
BigRep has taken an interesting step by introducing a flexible material.
Bricks: A Different Kind of Voxel
I’m looking at an Australian company that seems to have produced a 3D printer, but don’t call it one.
Union Tech’s Marking Experiment
There seems to be rising interest in 3D print marking schemes.
Book of the Week: Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Additive Manufacturing
This week’s selection is the deep “Thermo-Mechanical Modeling of Additive Manufacturing” by Michael Gouge and Pan Michaleris.
Six Key Ways to Leverage 3D Print Design
3D printing technology isn’t for every application, but what is it good for?