There seems to be a pattern emerging in the world of manufacturing services, at least from a 3D printing point of view.
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!
3D Metal Printing’s “Easy Button”?
There’s a dark secret about 3D metal printing that few want to talk about: print optimizations.
Could This Be How 3D CAD is Done in the Future?
I saw something last week that shook me greatly: Live Parts from Desktop Metal.
Exploring the Science of Big 3D Printing
While extrusion-based 3D printers have been around for decades, there is still the need for some exploration, especially when it comes to large-scale printing.
SweetYourWords Hits The Sweet Spot
A new food service based on 3D printing is about to launch: Sweet Your Words.
Book of the Week: 3D Printed Science Projects
This week’s selection is the surprisingly advanced 3D Printed Science Projects book by Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron.
Could Supersonic Spray Become a Standard 3D Print Post Processing Approach?
I’m reading an interesting research report on Phys.org that describes a method of applying a surface finish to metal parts.
Could the End of STL be In Sight?
The venerable STL file format for describing 3D models has been around for far too long. But now the end could be finally appearing.
Design of the Week: Starman
This week’s selection is the highly appropriate Starman 3D model by Thingiverse contributor Stephen Graybill, a.k.a Oranhunter.
Pricing Counts, As Always: xDesign vs Onshape
At SWW18 Dassault Systèmes described a version of Solidworks that would be available in the browser: xDesign.
3D Printing Risk Alert: New Matter Folds
New Matter, makers of the MOD-t desktop printer, announced they’re closing business forever.
Formlabs Gets Some Tank Competition
One sign of corporate success is the appearance of compatible parts and materials, and that’s what’s happened to Formlabs.
What Is A 3D Print Network To Do Now?
With Solidworks’ announcement of an integrated manufacturing network, questions arise regarding the future of existing community making networks.
3D Printed Magnets!
Canadian researchers have discovered a method of producing unusual magnetic objects using 3D printing techniques.
3D Hubs Makes it Official
3D Hubs’ journey is officially in another direction based on a policy change they’ve published.
Finally: A Desktop Fume Extractor Project
This is something I’ve been interested in for some time: an inexpensive fume extractor you can make yourself.
Solidworks’ Blockbuster Announcements
3D software producer Dassault Systemes made several announcements today that will have some effect on the world of 3D printing.
Multi-Powder Dispensing in Aerosint’s New SLS 3D Printer
I hadn’t heard of this concept previously, but it is extremely interesting.
Desktop 3D Printers from Weedo
We ran into a vendor I hadn’t seen before: Weedo.
The Rise of Specialized 3D Print Exhibitions
I’m fascinated with the evolution of how 3D printing technology is presented to the public.
The MasterSpool Concept: A Great Idea, But Does It Have Legs?
We’re watching a video proposal from RichRap on how 3D printer filament should be spooled.
Book of the Week: Makers
This week’s selection is Makers, by Cory Doctorow.
HP’s New Reseller Strategy: Will It Work?
Today HP announced a few interesting things, and one of them is a new reseller strategy.
HP’s Brings Out Two Full Color 3D Printers
Today HP made several moves that should shake up their competitors.
Design of the Week: Low Poly Figure
This week’s selection is the interesting Low Poly Figure by designer Wesley Millora.
Anarkik3D Design Version 3.1 released
Anarkik3D has released a new version of their popular haptic 3D design software.
Are You Going to Solidworks World 2018?
Are You Going to Solidworks World 2018? We are.
Water Cooled Hot End!
A Kickstarter project proposes an inexpensive water cooled head for 3D printers.
This is Not the #3DBenchy You’re Looking For
I read some posts proposing an alternate test print for 3D printing.
Onshape Isn’t Fooling Around
The latest marketing material from Onshape is rather interesting.
Is It Finally Time for Personalized 3D Printing?
We’ve heard a lot about “personal” 3D printing in the past, but perhaps it’s time for “personalized” 3D printing.
CubiBot’s Tiny Desktop 3D Printer
We had a close look at the new CubiBot desktop 3D printer.
About That Color Changing Technology
There seems to be lot of news surrounding MIT’s announcement of a color changing 3D printing technology, but how could you use it?
The Incredibly Solid Zaxe 3D Printer
Zaxe is a new 3D printer company from Turkey, where they don’t mess around with flimsy designs.
More on 3D Printed MetaMaterials. A Lot More
Last week we posted a story about metamaterials, but it seems there is far more to the story.
3D Printing’s Color Problem
Most 3D printing is done without regard to color, but what happens when it is truly important?
3DCompare: It Compares!
We’re looking at a new 3D print meta-service today, 3D Compare.
MakerBot’s Educator’s Guidebook is Pretty Good!
We’re looking at MakerBot’s new Educators Guidebook today.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Dummies
This week’s selection is the entry-level 3D Printing for Dummies by Richard Horne and Kalani Kirk Hausman.
The Final Demise of AMShow
This past week it appears that AMShow has finally disappeared.
Design of the Week: Sinewave Vase Generator
This week’s selection is the easy-to-use Sinewave Vase Generator by YouMagine contributor Peetersm.
XYZprinting’s Surprising Industrial 3D Printing Focus
At CES we had a look at a new 3D printer from XYZprinting, the PartPro350 xBC.
Is Voice Control Really Useful For 3D Printers?
I’ve now seen at least two 3D printers with voice systems, but is this something we need?
An Experiment in 3D Printed Security
I’m looking at an interesting experiment to provide a security mechanism for 3D prints.
XYZprinting’s New Full Color Desktop 3D Printer
Need a full color 3D print? You can do it with the new da Vinci Color desktop 3D printer.
Are 3D-Printed Consumer Ceramics Finally Here?
3D-printed performance ceramics have been available from a variety of photopolymer additive manufacturing (AM) platforms for some time, and there are even more on the horizon.
The New Future for 3D Printing: MetaMaterials?
I’m reading more about the concept of metamaterials, and believe this is a lot more important than I imagined.
Digital Metal is Now Manufacturing the DM P2500
Hoganas announced they’ve begun production of their powerful DM P2500 3D metal printer.
The New RoboxPRO Professional 3D Printer
CEL has been marketing the Robox series of desktop 3D printers for years, and now the latest is announced: the RoboxPRO.
Gartner’s Pete Basiliere on the Future of 3D Printing, Part 2
We spent some time picking the extensive brain of Pete Basiliere, Gartner’s point person on 3D printing technology.
Gartner’s Pete Basiliere on the Future of 3D Printing, Part 1
We spent some time picking the extensive brain of Pete Basiliere, Gartner’s point person on 3D printing technology.
Take Sculpteo’s Survey, Please
Surveys are more important than you might think.
Sarah Goehrke – “The more diversity that comes into the industry, the more ways of thinking that are brought to the table, the more approaches become possible”
Sarah Goehrke has been covering the 3D Printing industry since 2014
Prusa Explains MK3 Updates
In a rather long blog post, Josef Prusa explained some of the backstory regarding ongoing changes to the company’s flagship desktop 3D printer, the MK3.
Formlabs Gets Into Manufacturing in Three Ways
You couldn’t get a company farther from its roots than Formlabs has progressed.
Aleph Objects Shows How It’s Done
At CES Aleph Objects provided a demonstration we had not seen displayed to the public.
Meshmixer 3.4 Available
The swiss-army knife of 3D printing has been upgraded.
New Normal: The Permanent Beta
There’s a very powerful implication of the Carbon / Adidas shoe project that could change everything in the near future.
CoLiDo’s 3D Metal Printer
At CES we saw CoLiDo’s new industrial 3D metal printer.
Design of the Week: Hand-Screw Clamp
This week’s selection is the carefully designed Hand-Screw Clamp by industrial designer Jacob Stanton.
Is It ESUN or eSUN?
At a recent 3D print trade show, I was surprised to find TWO exhibition stands for ESUN. I was wrong.
Iro3D’s Simple 3D Metal Printing Process
Iro3D has a metal printing process that is, in retrospect, obvious, and I wonder why no one else came up with the idea before.
How Kodak Works With Smart International
We’ve recently posted several stories about the new Kodak 3D printer, but there is a bit of a story behind the project.
Retouch3D Continues
A 3D printing accessory maker survives and expands.
The Tiny Lunar 3D Printers of the Future
I’m watching an interesting TEDx video on interplanetary architecture and realized something applicable to Earth-bound 3D printing.
Carbon’s Incredible Adidas 3D Printed Shoe is Now Purchasable
Today might be a bit of a milestone for 3D printing.
Airwolf’s New EVO Professional 3D Printer
Airwolf has been producing great professional 3D printers for years, and now introduce a new machine, the EVO.
How Long Does a 3D Printer Last?
3D Hubs released their quarterly report on 3D printing trends and it got me thinking about machine lifetimes.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 2
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 1
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
Thoughts on CES 2018: A Place for 3D Printing?
Having just returned from CES 2018, I have some thoughts about this event and how it fits into the 3D printing universe; or how it does not.
The Third Way to Sell 3D Printers
Selling commercial 3D printers is an unusual business, but there seems to now be another way to do so.
Kodak’s Powerful Portrait 3D Printer
At CES we were able to get a close look at the new Kodak Portrait professional desktop 3D printer.
Ethereal Machines: A Company Making Many Different 3D Printers
We bumped into Ethereal Machines, a Bangalore-based 3D printer manufacturer and were surprised by the varied nature of their product line.
Retina-Level 3D Printing Resolution
At CES last week, I noticed something interesting at the T3D booth.
Design of the Week: Disentanglement Puzzle
This week’s selection is the non-intuitive Disentanglement Puzzle by YouMagine contributor M. Ingle.
Tweaks and Improvements at 3NTR
When we last saw 3NTR, the company had begun marketing a very powerful high temperature 3D printer.
Do Metalenses Have a Place in 3D Printing?
I’m reading about a new technology called “meta lenses”, and wondering how it might benefit 3D printing.
Gerfertec’s Take on 3D Printing: CNC Replacement
There are now plenty of 3D metal printers available, and Gerfertec’s is a bit different.
Do You Have Enough Filament?
One of the most aggravating questions in desktop 3D printing is: Do you have sufficient filament left to complete the print?
Winsun’s 3D Printed Bus Shelter
Winsun has been busy.
The Kinect is Dead; How to 3D Scan Now?
It turns out that Microsoft has now officially ceased production of their popular 3D sensor, the Kinect. What does this mean for 3D printing?
Carbon Partnering with J&J
Carbon announced today something that hints at their future – and yours.
The Road to Standards for 3D Printing
Industries all start in a chaotic mode, but after a time standards must emerge.
Education is the Key to the Future of 3D Printing
I’m reading a fascinating post from GE on their experience with 3D metal printing, but it occurs to me a change must be made.
Creaform’s Large Scale Photogrammetry Solution
Creaform is one of the leaders in 3D scanning solutions, and we took a look at their new large scale solution.
A 3D Printed Faucet Demonstrates Integration Possibilities
A new project by 3D Systems made me realize something interesting about 3D metal printing.
Onshape Adds Simulation to their Cloud
Onshape has added a simulation mode for everyone, and it’s quite powerful.
Kuehling & Kuehling’s Lapuna Project
I love secret project names, and Germany’s Kuehling & Kuehling certainly have one: the Lapuna Project.
Seven Key 3D Printer Upgrades To Consider
Your desktop 3D printer is likely far more well equipped than early machines, but are there things to make it even better?
A Brilliant Idea: Programmable 3D Printed Cases
Carbon announced a new production application that has a stunning application: programmable protective cases.
Design of the Week: Wristband Funnel
This week’s selection is the practical Wristband Funnel by Tim Postma.
It’s Time For CES 2018!
Once again our team is heading to Las Vegas, where the massive CES event is taking place.
DyeMansion’s Expanded Post Processing System
From their name, you’d figure that DyeMansion has something to do with coloration, and you’d be right.
An Inexpensive Entry Point to Desktop SLS 3D Printing?
Sinterit has been improving their inexpensive desktop SLS 3D printer.