We had a chat with the friendly folks from Sindoh last week and found out they are about to make some very interesting changes.
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!
Design of the Week: Planetary Rover
This week’s selection is the inspiring Planetary Rover project by Instructables contributor silver-surfer.
Tiertime’s Continuous 3D Printing Feature
Continuous 3D printing is a dream for many, but now it seems to be a purchasable thing.
Thermorph: A New 4D Printing Concept
Researchers at CMU’s Morphing Matter Lab have developed a technique for 4D printing that could prove popular.
MakerGear’s New M3 3D Printer
MakerGear announced some interesting changes to their flagship 3D printer, the M3.
Two 3D Printer Companies; Two Sets of Finanicals
The two largest publicly traded 3D printer companies, 3D Systems and Stratasys, both published their quarterly financials. Who’s winning?
Is it a Bowden or Direct 3D Printer Extruder? How About Both!
We got a shock when looking at Stacker’s latest machine.
Titan Robotic’s Huge Improvements To Their Huge 3D Printer
When we first encountered Titan Robotics some years ago, their machine was quite large.
Stratasys Ups Their Color
We took a close look at color 3D prints from Stratasys’ new color system.
Carbon’s Two-Prong Strategy Continues
Carbon’s manufacturing strategy was extended today with the announcement of some new materials.
What’s After Voxel Level 3D Printing?
There is another level of 3D printing that no one has yet attained.
New Industrial 3D Printers From Stratasys
Last week Stratasys announced some new 3D printers.
Battle of the Universal Spools?
We seem to have two proposed standards seeking acceptance.
Book of the Week: The Rise of Industrial 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “The Rise of Industrial 3D Printing” by Philip von Tell.
A Gigantic Multi-Material 3D Metal Printer?
One of the most intriguing items we encountered at Rapid+TCT was what appeared to be a 3D metal printer – that could print in more than one material.
Nike’s Flyprint: Is It Really 3D Printed?
Nike announced a new “3-D Printed” running shoe, but it seems a bit strange to me.
Design of the Week: The Root Cause
This week’s selection is the highly detailed “Root Cause” by artist Michael Cardacino.
Impressions of Rapid+TCT 2018
This year’s Rapid+TCT event took place in the warm city of Fort Worth, Texas.
3D Print Education – In All Forms
Across the world, we are now seeing the seeds of the future for 3D printing.
Should You Participate In A 3D Printer Beta Program?
Sometimes you’ll hear about a “beta” program. What’s that all about, and should you participate?
Trumpf’s Automated 3D Metal Printing Future
Automation is becoming very important for 3D printer manufacturers.
The Sonda Sys SL 01 3D Printer
Sonda Sys’s SL 01 3D printer is a lower cost industrial 3D printer.
Monitoring Your 3D Print for Recovery
The bane of every desktop 3D printer operator is the discovery of a print failure.
Biodegradable 3D Printed Bone Implants
Bioprinters are typically used to 3D print soft tissue, but what about bones?
The Unusual – and Powerful – MELD 3D Printing Process
I’m looking at a new form of 3D printing made by MELD Manufacturing.
Generating 3D Models with Frustum’s TrueSOLID
I’ve recently thought that the future of 3D design lies in an automated future, and Frustum is another option for doing so.
What’s Up With 3D Printer Filaments?
An interesting survey was conducted by Filaments.Directory that reveals some interesting behavior by 3D printer operators.
GE Making Some Moves in Additive Manufacturing
There is no doubt GE is serious about 3D metal printing.
Fusion3’s Updated Professional 3D Printer
Fusion3 replaced their F400 3D printer with the new F410, and it’s not just “10” better.
MakerBot Continues Evolution to an Education Provider
MakerBot’s gradual transformation continues.
Book of the Week: Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made
This week’s selection is “Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made” by Erik Tempelman.
The First New Ultimaker 3D Printer in a Long Time
Ultimaker unexpectedly announced a brand new desktop 3D printer today.
Design of the Week: Šibenik Cathedral
This week’s selection is the beautiful 3D print of the Šibenik Cathedral of St. James by i.Materialise.
Meet Us At RAPID!
Would you happen to be in the Fort Worth, Texas, area this week? So are we!
3D Print The Moon – Or At Least Some Bits Of It
I bumped into some ready-to-3D print 3D models of the lunar surface.
3D Platform Hints at Giant 3D Printer
3D Platform makes them big, and this is no exception.
Builder Refines US Strategy
Builder, the Netherlands-based manufacturer of some very large 3D printers, has established their US marketing strategy.
Atum3D’s Interesting New Partner
Atum3D made a very interesting move.
More Interesting Stuff in 3D Hubs’ Q2 Report
3D Hubs once again released their quarterly report today, and as always there are interesting observations.
Shapeways Grows Again
Shapeways unexpectedly announced a rather large investment round today.
MatterHackers Announces Advanced Desktop 3D Printer
3D print reseller MatterHackers announced a new bundle featuring a more advanced device, the Pulse XE.
Stratasys Working On New PEKK Material
Stratasys announced a new material that has some very interesting properties.
There is No “Best 3D Printer”, Unless There Is One For You
I read with amusement an investment piece proclaiming the “best 3D printers”.
A Look at Apis Cor’s 3D Construction Printer
Apis Cor says they are the first company to produce a mobile construction 3D printer, and they may in fact be right.
Making It Easier to Create 3D Printed Applications
3D printing technology is a wonder of the 21st century, but it’s still quite hard to create applications.
Are Pellets Better Than Filament?
A company has introduced an attachment for desktop 3D printers to use pellets instead of filament.
Book of the Week: A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization
This week’s selection is the detailed work, “A Hands-On Introduction to Topology Optimization” by Amir M. Mirzendehdel.
3D Printer Manufacturers: Who’s in the Lead?
An interesting report by Context reveals the “top five” 3D printers.
Upping The Boom on Hypersonics
The US Department of Defense has been using 3D printing in an unusual manner.
Design of the Week: Orbit
This week’s selection is “Orbit”, the amazing set of animated spinning tops by designer Tor Robinson.
Secrets of 3D Print Pricing
One of the trickier aspects of operating 3D printers for hire is that of pricing prints.
Intelligent 3D Scanning Could Open Up New 3D Printing Applications
Some interesting research at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 3D scanning may offer some very intriguing possibilities.
3MF Solves a Massive Problem
The 3MF Consortium announced a new feature that should have a significant effect on the use of 3D printing.
Try Before You Buy: The New 3D Printer Business Model
I’m reading a release from 3D printer manufacturer Intamsys that suggests a new style of business model is evolving.
The Temptation of Non-Foodsafe 3D Prints
There is a problem that I see unfolding everyday.
What are “Digitally Augmented Additive Manufacturing Parts” and How Could They Work?
Rize announced something they call “Digitally Augmented Additive Manufacturing Parts” and while very promising, faces a steep path to adoption.
The HAGE 5-Axis 3D Printer
One of the rarer forms of extrusion-based 3D printing is known as “5-axis” 3D printing.
Innstek’s Closed Loop 3D Printers
One 3D metal printer vendors you may not have encountered is Insstek.
Maybe We Are Moving To Reusable Spools After All?
Keene Village Plastics, an Ohio-based 3D printer filament manufacturer, announced a reusable spool system they call “The Filament Koil”
BASF Partners With Essentium
This is interesting: Essentium and BASF are working together on some electrifying 3D print materials.
Book of the Week: Functional Design for 3D Printing
This week’s selection is the highly practical “Functional Design for 3D Printing” by Clifford Smyth.
Insurance May Be The Key to 3D Printing Safety
Yes, it apparently happened again. Someone’s house burned because of a 3D printer.
3D Systems Settling Lawsuit?
I noticed something interesting in a business blog post about 3D Systems.
Design of the Week: Card Holder
This week’s selection is the minimalist Card Holder by Elia Furgiele.
Could Voice Ever Be A 3D Interface?
I’m giggling over Xometry’s April Fool’s joke, but then had a thought.
Folded 3D Designs are the Next Thing?
FoldStar provides a very unusual 3D model generation system.
When You Can’t 3D Print It
There are times when complex objects cannot be 3D printed.
Tooling: The Next Frontier
I’m seeing an increasing focus on tooling from multiple 3D printer manufacturers recently.
What Happens When Flexible Gets Large
BigRep announced a new material that has my mind buzzing about what might happen.
Xact Metal Releases Lower Cost 3D Metal Printer
Xact Metal, the Pennsylvania-based 3D metal printing startup, has introduced two news model, both of which are more affordable.
Roboze Doing Well Enough To Expand In Several Ways
Interesting news from Roboze this week.
Wi3DP Releases Report on Diversity in 3D Printing
Diversity in the 3D printing industry has long been the focus of Women in 3D Printing.
Some Resin Casting Tips When Using 3D Printed Molds
I’m watching a short video showing casting tips.
HORI’s 3D Printer Series
China-based HORI produces some very interesting 3D printer equipment.
A 3D Metal Printing Survey
It’s time to find out how you’re using 3D metal printing technology.
Stratasys’ STEP Technology Spun Off
In a surprise announcement, Stratasys unveiled an apparently new 3D printing technology, “STEP”, and a company to run with it, Evolve Additive Solutions.
The HT 5800 3D Printer
3D Printerworks has launched a new powerful industrial 3D printer, the HT 5800.
Book of the Week: 3D Printers for Libraries
This week’s selection is the useful “3D Printers for Libraries” by author Jason Griffey.
The Materials World Just Opened Up Wide
I’m reading a paper that describes a new method of creating previously impossible metal alloys.
Could Dedicated 3D Print Factories Be The Future?
As manufacturing moves more strongly into 3D printing, there is a question about how it will be implemented.
Design of the Week: Oxygene Tire
This week’s selection is the radical Oxygene EV tire design by Goodyear.
Would You Buy Nic Cage’s New 3D Printer?
Actor Nicolas Cage has announced the development of a new desktop 3D printer, soon to be released to the public.
Are Robots the Answer for 3D Printer Operation? Probably Not
A video from Mashable shows a robotic prototype operating MakerBot 3D printers.
Is Mass Customization To Take Over?
There is now another form of manufacturing becoming available: mass customization. But will it become ubiquitous?
Anarkik3D’s New Strategy
Anarkik3D announced a new strategy for growing their user base.
New 3D Metal Printing Materials
LPW announced one interesting new metal powder suitable for 3D printing, and there may be more on the way.
It’s Time For An Adapter Generator
There’s something I’d like to see: a universal adapter generator.
BASF Takes a Huge Step – With BigRep
BASF and BigRep announced a blockbuster deal yesterday, or at least we think so.
Be Very, Very Careful With Your Customer Data
I’m reading a fascinating legal complaint by 3D Systems against one of their former employees and his new employer, and there’s lessons to be had by all 3D printing companies here.
PolyHédronisme – Any Polyhedron You May Desire
Need a polyhedron? Try PolyHédronisme.
Soft Bonding: The Future For Soft 3D Prints?
I’m reading about an interesting new process for bonding soft materials that may have an application for 3D printing.
A Proposal to Prevent 3D Printed Weapons?
I’m reading a research paper that proposes a machine-learning approach to stopping the evils of 3D printed weapons.
3D Printing and Casting In One Step
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA have developed an unusual method of combining two manufacturing processes.
Creep: Your 3D Printing Nemesis
Creep, or deformation, is an effect exhibited in almost every 3D print that undergoes stress.
Why Is It So Hard To Buy 3D Printer Filament?
Sometimes it is just too difficult to buy 3D printer filament from some companies.