I noticed what might become a very interesting project in the future: ThirdMesh.
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!
Insights Into the Minds of 3D Printing Consumers
A recent post from Pinshape provides some interesting insights into the thinking patterns of those who buy 3D models online.
EVO-Tech’s 3D Metal – And More – Printing System
EVO-Tech has an interesting 3D metal printing system that may be useful for certain types of metal applications.
An Unusual Twist to a Crowdfunding Launch
We regularly look at new crowdfunding projects related to 3D printing, but this project had a different approach.
The Troubles with Some 3D Models
I had occasion to 3D print an aircraft 3D model and found a common problem.
Lumi’s Strange 3D Visualizer
Lumi Industries is working on a rather strange 3D visualizer.
GE Ideas Get Closer To Reality
Last week GE announced they’ve completed an actual test of their long-awaited new turboprop engine.
AIM3D’s Most Interesting 3D Metal Printing Concept
The new wave of 3D metal printing continues, and one of the most interesting players is Germany-based AIM3D.
MakerBot Drops Pricing on 5th Gen 3D Printer
This is interesting: MakerBot has slashed the pricing on their previous model, the Fifth Gen.
The Best 3D Printing Stocks of the Year?
I’m reading a post on Fool.com about their measurement of the best 3D printing stocks during 2017.
FormAlloy’s LMD 3D Metal Printing System
Looking for an interesting 3D metal printing option? Consider Formalloy’s system.
What Might We See in 3D Printing in 2018?
I hate making predictions because they may turn out wrong. But let’s do so anyway.
Why Are 3D Metal Printers So Tall?
I don’t know if you noticed, but some styles of 3D metal printers have a problem; a size problem.
Design of the Week: “At Hand”
This week’s selection is the “At Hand” 3D printed tactile display in Modena, Italy.
Seven 3D Printing Trends in 2017
As another year closes, it’s time to reflect on what’s happened in 3D printing.
“3D Printing” Will Eventually Disappear. Maybe
I often write on the phenomenon of 3D printing and here’s more thoughts for you.
Artec’s Truly Portable 3D Scanner – But it’s a Workout
We had a chance to check out Artec’s latest 3D scanner, the “Leo”.
Kwambio’s Back
Well, well, we hadn’t heard from Kwambio for literally years, but suddenly they are back.
Is 3D Printed Furniture Practical? Yes, But Not How You May Think
With the advent of large-scale 3D printers, one is tempted to 3D print furniture.
Xact Metal Looking Sharp, Working on XM300
One must look at Xact Metal’s approach if you’re interested in 3D metal printing.
The Family of the Future Project
In spite of considerable press coverage and increasing use, 3D printing technology is still a mystery to many businesses. A new project hopes to change that.
OR Laser’s Hybrid 3D Metal Printer
OR Laser gained their fame last year by announcing a powerful 3D metal printer. Now it just got better.
A Culture of Making “Anythings”: More 3D Printing Misunderstandings
I noticed a tweet from Mashable that got me a bit riled.
BASF: Something for Everyone in 3D Printing
At FormNext we had occasion to visit BASF and came out very impressed.
FitForLaunch: Something Needed for Many Startups
Have you ever invested in a crowdfunding launch and been disappointed? Me too. But that doesn’t always have to happen.
Three Years for Women in 3D Printing
One of our blogging partners, Women in 3D Printing is having an anniversary.
The Next Target for 3D Printing: Worldwide Inventories
I’ve been hearing this from a number of directions lately, but let’s put it all together: parts inventories are going to die.
Primax3D Surprised by Demand for Gigantic 3D Printers
Many startups do a “pivot” early in their lifecycle, and Primax is no exception.
Sindoh’s 3DWox 2X Desktop 3D Printer
Sindoh makes some of the easiest to use 3D printers you can buy, but now they have a new one.
Niche 3D Printers Are Feasible
With big companies moving into the 3D printer space, is there any room left for the small guys?
Is 3D Printed Furniture Practical?
With the advent of large-scale 3D printers, one is tempted to 3D print furniture.
Switch to Ceramic 3D Printing with StoneFlower
A new kit to convert your desktop 3D printer to ceramic capability is about to launch.
Design of the Week: Missile Toe
This week’s selection is the gag Missle Toe by Thingiverse contributor Humberto Lopez.
MCOR’s AWR: Automatic Post Processing
We haven’t heard much from MCOR lately, but they’ve just developed a new feature that should save considerable post processing time.
An Easier Way to Learn Grasshopper
Grasshopper is one of the most powerful tools in the arsenal of 3D modeling software, but it can be tricky to learn.
The FUNMAT 3D Printer Series from INTAMSYS
Shanghai-based INTAMSYS’ FUNMAT series of professional 3D printers hopes to provide the world with high temperature capabilities.
3D Hubs CNC Venture Succeeds
Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs mentioned something very interesting in their recent newsletter.
The Secret Plan for 3D Metal Printing Everything
There seems to be a secret plan by EOS and 3YOURMIND to 3D print a great deal more items than is done today.
Sintratec’s Newfound Flexibility
3D printer manufacturer Sintratec has released a new flexible capability.
MyMiniFactory Has An App!
MyMiniFactory is well known for their now-huge site providing a wealth of printable 3D models, but now they have an app, too.
Recyclable BioPlastics Are Not Necessarily Energy Efficient
A research report puts doubt on the notion of “eco friendly” 3D printing.
More Cash for Carbon: We Have a New Winner?
Carbon announced a Series D funding round today, and it’s a whopper.
Playing Around With BOTS101, But Where Is This Going?
I’ve been doing some simple testing with a bizarre 3D modeling tool, BOTS101, and I’m wondering where this journey will end.
Dawn of a New 3D Metal Printing Era
On or about today, future 3D print historians may mark the moment as a critical shift in usage of the expanding technology.
SketchUp Free Out of Beta
The web-based version of SketchUp is now official.
Do You Need This Precision Leveling Instrument?
I’m looking at a new product that hopes to break into the 3D printer market, the alignG.
iSquared’s Alternative 3D Print Materials
One bugaboo that can bother 3D printer operators is the price of materials.
It’s a New Marlin
A new release of the very popular Marlin firmware has been released.
Design of the Week: Chubby Chair
This week’s selection is the stackable Chubby Chair by Dirk Vander Kooij.
It’s Not Just The Material That Counts In 3D Printing
A new research paper suggests there is much more to 3D printing than simply the choice of materials.
WARNING: No 3D Printed Weapons!
The College of Charleston in South Carolina does not want you to 3D print any weapons.
3D Printed Soft Robots Could Be “A Thing”
Eindhoven-based 3D print aficionado Joris Peels makes the case for 3D printed soft robots.
Loop3D’s Continuous 3D Printing System
With all the competition in professional desktop 3D printers these days, it’s hard to stand out. But Loop3D has found a way.
More on Spee3D’s Supersonic 3D Printer
Last August we wrote about an Australian company with a new method of 3D metal printing, Spee3D.
A Visual Tour Through AddUp’s 3D Printer Factory Container
The last time we saw AddUp’s modular 3D printing workshop, it was merely a desktop model. Now we managed to walk through a real one.
Create It Real’s Maritime Expedition
Denmark-based Create It Real has a new gig: maritime 3D printing.
GE Has a BInder Jetting 3D Printer?
I thought I misread the press release, when it said GE Additive has developed a binder jet 3D printer.
Carbon Attacks Foam!
A 3D printer manufacturer has a new application target: foam!
The 3DP365Project
If you’re wondering what Jeffrey Wright is doing today, he is 3D printing something.
Aurora Labs Targets Very High
There’s something fascinating about underdogs in any race, something that attracts your attention.
Why So Many Polish 3D Printer Companies?
At this publication we are fortunate to see the myriad of new 3D printing ventures launching across the world.
3D Printed Prototypes Unleash Entirely New Industry
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a new inexpensive communication system using 3D printed prototypes.
The Challenges Of The Volumetric 3D Printing Process
A research paper this week describes an incredible new and very rapid 3D printing process, but it seems there may be challenges in implementing it.
Roboze’s Gigantic – And Extremely Hot – Argo 500
It seems that every desktop 3D printer company eventually makes a large machine.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Store
This week’s selection is the enormous 3D printed store by London-based AI Build.
Don’t Forget to Fill Out Our Survey: There is a Prize!
It’s that time of year once again: our annual survey awaits.
More Cash for Robo!
Robo has raised even more capital to expand their 3D printer manufacturing business.
Pro Tip: An Easy Way To Remove “Stringies” From Your 3D Print
Are you haunted by “stringies”? There’s an incredibly easy way to remove them.
Trinckle Discovers a Wealth of 3D Printing Business Cases
When you look deeply, you find things.
The Ridiculously Portable Migo 3D Printer
MakeX is taking the portability aspect of their new Migo desktop 3D printer a lot more seriously than we thought.
Changes at the Top in Two 3D Printing Companies Will Spur New Ventures
There’s been announcements of executive changes at a couple of notable 3D printing companies.
Ultimaker’s New Core – And Supports
Ultimaker announced two new products that are designed to meet customer demands.
Cincinnati Buys NVBOTS
Cincinnati (the company, not the city) has acquired NVBOTS.
3D Printing From Russia, With Continuous Carbon Fiber
Anisoprint is a 2.5 year old 3D printer startup from Russia, who offer a true carbon fiber device.
VSHAPER’s Tilted Take on 3D Printing
VSHAPER has demonstrated a new 3D printer that could point towards a tilted future of 3D printing.
Mass Portal’s Three New Excellent Products
Mass Portal continues to experiment with advanced 3D printing techniques.
Formlabs Unleashes Any Color You’d Like
Formlabs announced a new “color kit” for their equipment.
Need Unusual Powder for 3D Metal Printing? Make it On Your Desktop!
We ran into something entirely unexpected at FormNext: a machine that produces 3D metal printing powder on your desktop.
Feature Overload on the Aether 1 3D Printer
I’m looking at a very curious device, the Aether 1 3D printer, or is it a bio printer?
Design of the Week: Sculpture of Time
This week’s selection is the startling Sculpture of Time by Japanese artist Akinori Goto.
Fabbaloo’s Annual Reader Survey Now Open!
Each year we run a very brief survey of our readers, and it’s time for the 2017 version.
Do You Qualify for Our 3D Print Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures?
Why Would You Ever Want to Make Your Own 3D Printer Filament?
There has never been a better time to buy 3D printer filament. Why would you make your own?
Ultimaker Can Actually Measure Their Transformation To a Professional Market
In discussions with Ultimaker last week, we learned something very interesting: Ultimaker can literally measure their recent transformation.
MIT’s Laser Powered 3D Printer: Is This The Speed We’ve Been Waiting For?
Researchers at MIT have devised a method of dramatically speeding up plastic extrusion 3D printing, but is it enough to make a difference?
Does 3D Printing Secrecy Imply Something?
There’s something odd happening with an increasing number of 3D printer companies.
A Look Inside 3DEVO’s 3D Printer Filament Making System
We finally got a close look at 3DEVO’s desktop filament maker.
Zoetropes Get “4D” with the Incredible 3D Printed 4-Mation Platform
4-Mation Is A Series of 3D Modular Zoetropes With Swappable Animation.
Some Words With Ultimaker’s Paul Heiden, Part 2
At Formnext, we had a very interesting – and fun – discussion with Ultimaker’s SVP of Product Management, Paul Heiden.
Some Words With Ultimaker’s Paul Heiden, Part 1
At Formnext, we had a very interesting – and fun – discussion with Ultimaker’s SVP of Product Management, Paul Heiden.
The VIT SLS 3D Printer
There seems to be another big success on Kickstarter: the VIT SLS 3D printer from Natural Robotics.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 2
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
A Sit-Down With Stratasys’ Andy Middleton, Part 1
We spent quite a bit of time talking to Stratasys’ European President, Andy Middleton about the company’s plans for the future.
The Battery Powered Poly Desktop 3D Printer
A very low cost – and truly portable – desktop 3D printer has launched.
Stratasys Accelerates Multi-material Strategy
An interesting announcement today reveals more about Stratasys’ strategies.