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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!
MakerBot’s New Installment Plan
MakerBot announced a new payment plan for purchasing 3D printer equipment.
The Great Promise of 3D Printer Resin
A new 3D printed resin demonstrates the opportunities with that 3D printing process.
A Big Step Towards 3D Printed Organs
Carnegie Mellon researchers have worked out a way to successfully print “squishy” biological tissues, thus removing one of the key barriers to major bioprinting.
Mobium Solutions Working On a Continuous Print Surface
A small startup, Mobium Solutions, has developed what we believe could be the most important 3D printer accessory ever created.
When Should You Buy A 3D Printer?
The question of choosing a 3D printer has become very complex given all the options available, and now another factor emerges: When should you purchase one?
A 3D Model Sharing Site With An Electrical Connection
We’re checking out Sharestation 3D, a site dedicated to 3D printed electronics projects.
Want To Buy A 3D Printing Business?
It seems almost everyone wants to get in on the explosion of activity happening in the 3D printing universe, but what better way than to purchase an already-operating business?
Wait, How Do I 3D Print Those Incredibly Thin Vases?
Perhaps one of the most popular styles of printed 3D models is vases. There’s a reason for that – and a tip you need to know.
Is The Most Popular 3D Modeling Software For You? Maybe Not!
i.materialise published a handy list of what they believe to be the most popular 3D modeling software packages, but we have some questions.
Kentstrapper Presents The “Noah” 3D Printer Controller
3D printer manufacturer Kentstrapper announced their new Noah 3D printer controller.
Sky-Tech Introduces Full Color 3D Printing
Taiwan-based Sky-Tech Electronics announced the availability of a new, full RGB-color 3D printer based on powder technology.
Eora 3D Scanner Launches Today
An inexpensive, portable 3D scanner is set to launch today on Kickstarter.
Yes, Hollow 3D Prints Are Often A Good Idea
A common misunderstanding by newbie 3D print folks is that objects are printed completely solid. In fact, we believe that many prints should be hollow!
How Much Does 3D Printer Filament Really Cost?
We got an unexpected glimpse of wholesale pricing from an Asian manufacturer of 3D printer filament.
Pirate3D To Sail Again? Or 3D Hubs To The Rescue?
Troubled 3D printer manufacturer Pirate3D continues to operate, according to a report in The Straits Times.
Design of the Week: Francis Bitonti Bracelet
This week’s selection is a stunning 3D printed metal bracelet by noted 3D artist Francis Bitonti.
SMARTTECH 3D’s New Industrial 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH 3D announced a powerful 3D scanner designed for industrial use: the SMARTTECH 3D Robotized.
The Colorful Technology of Honeycomb Graphics
A company from Chile is developing a fascinating process for color 3D printing.
3DKitbash’s Fascinating Test Kits
3DKitbash is a 3D model community dedicated to printable models, but their inventory includes some interesting twists.
Reminder: We Have Two Great Deals For You!
Hey readers: we don’t want you to forget that we currently have two terrific offers available to you.
Adidas and Materialise Propose Futurecraft 3D: 3D Printed Shoes
Shoe giant Adidas has partnered with Materialise on a new concept for 3D printed shoes: Futurecraft 3D.
Leapfrog Introduces the Creatr HS Lite
Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer Leapfrog introduced the Creatr HS Lite, a new machine that fills a gap in their product line.
Supercharge Your STL 3D Models With Cyborg3D
While designers spend considerable time in CAD software tweaking their 3D models, did you know it’s also possible to optimize STL 3D models, too.
Every Pro Maker Needs MakerOS
The world of 3D printing is a lot more than just the hardware; multiple supporting services have emerged to support the ecosystem, including one dedicated to professional makers: MakerOS.
The Mono 3D Printer’s Interesting Interface
Launched on Kickstarter, the very inexpensive Mono 3D printer has a powerful user interface.
A Kaleidoscope of Colors With The CollideOScope Multi-Filament 3D Print Head
A new 3D print head is able to print not two, not three, but up to SEVEN different filaments at a time.
Create Instant Color 3D Models With itSeez3D’s Scanning App
There are a lot of inexpensive 3D scanners available today, but the issue is not so much the hardware, but how the software processes the scans. itSeez3D has produced a great 3D scanning app.
Readybox Uses The Other Method To Achieve Fast 3D Printing
Readybox has developed what they call the “fastest consumer 3D printer”, but they’ve taken a different approach than we’ve seen elsewhere.
Get Surprised With A Box Of 3D Prints From CubeForme
A new subscription service hopes to deliver a box of surprise 3D prints directly to you each month.
Have Something To Say About 3D Printing? Join Our Team!
There are many viewpoints on the events and technology of 3D printing, including yours. Why not contribute your ideas?
The Insidious Problem of 3D Print Retraction
A common problem encountered with plastic extrusion 3D printers is stripped filament. We explain how this happens.
Design of the Week: Caress of the Gaze
This week’s selection is the astonishing “Caress of the Gaze” by artist Behnaz Farahi.
MyMiniFactory Reaches 100,000 Users: What’s Next?
3D model community MyMiniFactory announced they’ve now attracted over 100,000 registered users.
Layoffs At MakerBot: Good News or Bad?
A post on MakerBot’s blog by CEO Jonathan Jaglom describes some “significant changes” happening today at the personal 3D printer manufacturer.
XYZPrinting’s Refillable Proprietary Cartridges
XYZPrinting’s proprietary filament cartridges have a unique ability: you can refill them!
Artist Don Foley’s Gift to Everyone’s Halloween
Noted 3D print artist Don Foley has released a set of free spooky Halloween 3D models.
“3D Printing Sector will Witness More Downside” Or Will It?
We’re reading a damning article from Investor Guide, which provides dire predictions for the 3D print industry.
Staples Adds XYZPrinting Products Increasing Access to 3D Printing
Retail giant Staples and XYZPrinting announced a deal in which da Vinci 3D printers and accessories would be available at Staples online store.
Could Disney’s 3D Coloring System Make Amazing 3D Prints?
Disney has created an interesting 3D augmented reality app that is able to color 3D models, but could this benefit 3D printing?
3D Hubs Announces 3D Hubs HD: Industrial Grade 3D Printing
3D printing community network announced a new offering focused on industrial 3D printing capabilities in 37 cities.
123D Design Upgraded to 1.7 And Adds Some Very Useful Features
The free 123D suite of apps from Autodesk just got a lot better with the release of 123D Design 1.7.
A Chat About The Upcoming Cybot 330 Pro 3D Printer
We had a chat with the producers of the upcoming Cybot 330 PRO desktop 3D printer to find out more about the mysterious device.
The Many Plugins Available For OctoPrint
We’ve been looking through a site chock-full of plugins for 3D printer management software OctoPrint, and there’s some very useful functions present.
The 3DGence One 3D Printer
We got a close look at 3DGence’s new ONE 3D printer and saw features we haven’t seen in any other machine.
The Kentstrapper Zero 3D Printer
Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the “Zero” 3D printer with a number of ease-of-use features.
The Uplift Prize Hopes To Advance Self-Replication
A crowdfunding campaign is attempting to raise funds for an innovation award focused on self-replication using 3D printing.
More Signals MakerBot is Readying New Equipment
Is MakerBot positioning to release a new 3D printer? We think maybe.
Why Are 3D Print Service Costs So Different?
You need to use a 3D print service. You get quotes from several firms. All the quotes are wildly different! Why is this?
New High Speed 3D Printer Filament From A New Joint Venture
CreateItReal and WEISTEK have partnered on a new joint venture to develop high speed PLA filaments for their lightning fast machines.
WASP Develops a DLP-Based 3D Printing Process and Gives It Away!
Italy-based WASP suddenly announced a new DLP-based resin 3D printing process that could shake things up in 3D printing.
Hands On With The Zebra Plate
We’ve been testing PRINTinZ’s essential accessory, the Zebra printing plate.
More On The Case of the 3D Printer Fire
We’ve obtained additional information regarding our recent story of a residential 3D printer-related fire.
Formlabs Explains Their Kickstarter Success
When Formlabs first appeared on the 3D printing scene some three years ago, they made history by raising an unprecedented USD$3M. How did they do it?
3DPrinterOS Launches an Educational License
3D printer cloud management service 3DPrinterOS has launched a premium service targeted at educational institutions.
Design of the Week: Pope Francis
This week’s selection is the realistic 3D printed Pope Francis figurine by Staramba.
Who’s Behind The New Filament Suppliers?
With the growth in desktop 3D printers, material suppliers have multiplied. But how do they acquire their plastic filament?
The MatterControl Touch: A Brain For Your 3D Printer
Let’s face it: most desktop 3D printers are pretty dumb. But now you can add some smarts to your device with the MatterControl Touch.
Aleph Objects Makes A Strategic Software Move
Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot series of 3D printers, announced what we consider to be a very strategic move for their software support.
3DPrintClean’s Filtrations Solutions Now Available
3DPrintClean’s product line of 3D printer accessories for emission filtration are now available for purchase.
3DP Unlimited Changes Their Name to “3D Platform”
Large-format 3D printer manufacturer 3DP Unlimited announced a name change: they’re now called “3D Platform”. What does this mean?
ZMorph Adds Three More
3D printer manufacturer ZMorph has released no less than three new toolheads for their device.
M3D’s Micro 3D Goes Retail
M3D’s explosive Kickstarter campaign from last year raised a huge amount of cash for the startup company. Now they’re entering a key transition.
Autodesk Acquires netfabb!
3D software giant Autodesk signed a “definitive agreement” to acquire netfabb, a well-known producer of 3D model and printing software.
Onshape Receives USD$80M; Fuel For Massive Growth
Upstart web-based 3D modeling service Onshape just raised a massive USD$80M from a group of venture capital investors, which may lead to a battle for 3D modeling supremacy in the future.
3D Printer Almost Burns Down House
A 3D printer operator was lucky to have been present when his 3D printer went awry and almost burnt his home to the ground.
Parallel Goods Hopes To Market High-Quality Useful 3D Models
A Chicago-based team of designers has launched a new 3D model repository focused on well-designed 3D printable utility objects.
Zortrax’s Unified Cloud Library
Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax added a very useful feature to their ecosystem: a cloud-based library of 3D models.
3D Systems Introduces “Fabricate” To Merge 3D Prints and Textiles
3D Systems has developed a very simple process for integrating 3D printed models into fabrics, which they’ve named “Fabricate”.
Tinkerine’s Drones Are Engineered for Learning 3D Printing
3D printer manufacturer has been specializing on the education market, and wow, they’ve developed some very interesting programs for students!
Threeding Uses Handheld 3D Scanners to Create 3D Prints of Antiquities
Threeding.com, a rapidly expanding 3D printing community and marketplace, recently joined forces with Artec 3D
Want an Ember 3D Printer? Now You Can Build One Yourself!
Autodesk has released the firmware and electronics for their high resolution resin 3D printer, the Ember.
“Clock Bomb” Kid Gets 3D Printer From Microsoft
Microsoft has provided a now-famous Texas student with a maker’s dream set of equipment, including a 3D printer.
MAKEiT’s Brilliant, But Elusive Industrial 3D Printer
We took a look at what we first thought was another hobby 3D printer, but in fact, MAKEiT’s device is designed for engineering use.
Sindoh’s 3DWox 3D Printer
Korea-based Sindoh is bringing their interesting 3DWox desktop 3D printer to the world this November.
Herman Miller’s Step Into 3D Printing
Furniture maker Herman Miller has developed an unusual way to leverage 3D printing for their business – and yours.
Is Something Brewing at 3D Systems?
Insider trading reports suggest there may be something afoot at 3D Systems.
Design of the Week: Resistance
This week’s selection is the animated “Resistance” bird wing print by artist Ryan Buyssens.
Formlabs Announces the Form 2 3D Printer
At long last, Formlabs has released a brand new resin-based 3D printer to succeed their original Form 1/1+ machines.
The Northype Adam All-In-One Making Machine
Another all-in-one making machine has emerged: the Northype Adam.
The Woman Behind Women In 3D Printing
Nora Toure is a force in 3D printing, and she wants to help other women succeed as well.
MyMiniFactory Hits Funding Target; Changes The 3D Printing Investment Game
MyMiniFactory’s fundraising campaign has overtaken their target level of £500,000 (USD$775,000) and makes us think a bit differently about 3D printing investment.
The 3D Printed Vortex Dress Is Coming
the Vortex Dress.
What Is It Actually Like To Wear 3D Printed Fashion?
You may have seen fantastic 3D fashion prints worn by models, but what is it like to actually wear such outfits? We found out.
Dremel Provides Support For Education With MyStemKits
Dremel has partnered with MyStemKits to provide owners of Dremel 3D printers with access to educational kits.
NASA Announces Finalists for 3D Printed Space Habitat
NASA and America Makes’ contest to develop ideas for a 3D printed space habitat has converged on 30 finalists.
S Square’s Three 3D Scanning Solutions
We took a good look at not one, but THREE 3D scanners from Hong Kong-based S Square System.
3D Hubs Partners with TurboSquid: A Milestone?
3D Hubs has landed yet another interesting partnership, but we think their deal with TurboSquid could be an important milestone.
Reader Seeks Advice on 3D Part Design
One of our readers reached out with a 3D design question and we thought you might be able to help.
Another 3D Print Services Price Aggregator For You
Confused about pricing your 3D print service request? There’s a service for that.
3D Printer “Dough Cannon” Struggles
A Kickstarter project to develop a unique extruder specifically for 3D printed dough seems to be having trouble raising funds.
Stratasys Opens Applications for the 2015 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge
Once again, Stratasys is running their annual 3D Redesign challenge, where young people can exhibit their 3D innovations.
Source3 Funded With USD$4M
Source3, a 3D content licensing venture, has received USD$4M in seed funding investment.
Design of the Week: VEND
This week’s selection is the amazing VEND candy dispenser by Seattle-based Brent J. Rosenburgh.
Design Your Best in Heijmans’ 3D Printed Wall Cladding Contest
A European construction company has opened a contest to select the most innovative 3D printed wall cladding design.