Recently we wrote of a newly encountered 3D model repository, dayin.la, which holds plenty of interesting 3D content, but now it seems the site has used some models without permission.
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!
One & Only 3D Printed Jewelry
A Toronto-based startup hopes to capture some of the 3D printed jewelry market.
3D Hubs Hits Key Milestone: 20,000 3D Printers
Yesterday community 3D printing network 3D Hubs apparently hit the incredible milestone of 20,000 participants.
Ultimaker: Cura is Rebuilt
Ultimaker announced a major upgrade to their 3D printing software, Cura.
netfabb Version 6 Released With Incredible New Features
Popular 3D model utility software netfabb has released version six, which includes several incredibly useful new features for manufacturing.
Choc Edge Introduces the Choc Creator 2.0 Plus
3D printer manufacturer launched their new Choc Creator 2.0 Plus desktop chocolate printer.
New Digital DNA-Based 3D Printing Technology Emerges
While 3D printing at human-sized scales remains a busy marketplace, research into 3D printing at microscopic scales also continues.
Polygonica’s Incredible New CAD Model Generation Feature
3D software MachineWorks announced an amazing new feature in their upcoming Polygonica release: the ability to automatically recognize 3D CAD features from a 3D mesh.
Voxel8 Raises USD$12M For Their Electrically Conductive 3D Printer Technology
Startup company Voxel8 announced they’ve raised a massive USD$12M in a series A funding round.
Design of the Week: Power Loader
This week’s selection is the incredibly detailed Power Loader by Aaron Hartman.
Footprint Footwear is 3D Printed
A new startup hopes to capitalize on the custom-footwear market by 3D printing shoes that precisely fit the wearer.
Are You Overflowing With 3D Models?
To use a 3D printer, you must have 3D models. But wait, exactly how many do you have? Probably far too many to keep track of.
SKY-TECH’s New SKYPEN: A Dual Color 3D Pen
Taiwan-based SKY-TECH offers a number of 3D products, but now they’re offering a very low-cost, advanced technology 3D printing pen.
A Curious Thing About 3.00 vs 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament
In the beginning it was 3.0mm filament for 3D printers, but then things switched to 1.75mm filament. Was this a good idea?
EOS Partners With GF Machining Creating Interesting Possibilities
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer EOS has partnered with GF Machining Solutions, and we think the results could be quite interesting.
Emendo 3D Repair Software Now Available For Windows and Adds an SDK
Avante Technology’s Emendo 3D model repair software has had a couple of major changes recently.
A Visit to Full Spectrum Laser
We managed to score an onsite tour of Full Spectrum Laser, the makers of the Pegasus and Phoenix Touch high-resolution 3D printers.
SWISSto12 Produces 3D Printed Antennae
A company uses a combination of 3D printing and electroplating to produce lightweight microwave and millimeter-wave transmission components.
3D Is Everywhere In This World!
Years ago, very few people knew much about the world of 3D software, or even the notion of 3D as a concept. That’s clearly changing.
SKY-TECH’s New 3D Scanner
Taiwan-based SKY-TECH has announced a new handheld 3D scanner based on Intel Realsense, the 3D Hermes.
Hands On With Verbatim’s 3D Printer Filaments
We tested samples of several filaments from Verbatim, who have recently entered the market for 3D printer supplies, and were very impressed with the results.
Have You Tried Pinshape?
There’s no shortage of online sources for printable 3D content these days, and another good option is Pinshape.
The Cosine AdditiveMachine1 Large-Format 3D Printer
The number of very large plastic-extrusion technology 3D printers is increasing. Today we’re looking at the Cosine AdditiveMachine1, which definitely qualifies for that list.
MakerBot’s New Factory: What Does This Mean?
MakerBot announced the opening of a “new and larger” factory in Brooklyn, NY, where they will produce 3D printers. What does this mean?
Autodesk’s “Within” Could Generate Industrial Change
Autodesk introduced a new product called, “Within” that generates lattice structures within 3D models. It could change everything.
Airwolf 3D’s New AXIOM 3D Printer
Airwolf announced a very powerful new professional 3D printer that includes many incredible features: the AXIOM.
The RangeVision Portable 3D Scanner
Russia-based RangeVision produces a portable 3D scanner that can produce very good results: the RangeVision Smart.
Skyforge: Cloud-Based 3D Print Management For Industry and Institutions
We spoke with Element Robot’s CEO, Chris Walker, about their cloud-based 3D print management system.
EasyWelder Solves A Common Filament Problem
EasyWelder is a very inexpensive 3D printing accessory that many people might find very useful.
The Very Portable Freaks3D 3D Printer
A supremely portable and inexpensive 3D printer has launched: Freaks3D.
An Update On Rokit’s Extensive Line of 3D Printers
Korea-based Rokit may not yet market their 3D printers worldwide, but their product line covers all needs.
A Large 3D Model Repository You Probably Haven’t Tried
We found a large repository of free 3D models, but there’s one catch: its pages appear in Chinese. But that’s not a problem.
3D Systems Now Provides Soluble Support Material
3D Systems announced the availability of a soluble support plastic for use in their Cubify line of personal 3D printers.
Design of the Week: SMF.01 Lamp
This week’s selection is the easy-to-make SMF.01 Lamp kit by UAU Project.
ToyZeroPlus Puts Your Head On Toys With Fuel3D
Hong Kong-based ToyZeroPlus provides amazingly high-quality 3D replicas of scanned faces.
Authentise Releases Cloud 3D Print Service 3DIAX
Authentise launched their new 3DIAX service, which should make life much easier for larger organizations using 3D printing.
Could Amazon Challenge Shapeways, Sculpteo and Other 3D Print Services?
Recent additions to Amazon’s growing 3D marketplace could indicate trouble ahead for current popular 3D print services.
Class Action Suit Filed Against MakerBot (and Stratasys)
Documentation filed in the US District Court in Minnesota alleges violations by Stratasys regarding their MakerBot subsidiary.
3D Printed Skull Transplant?
A report from China News Service describes how a three-year old received a new 3D printed skull.
The “Ultimate” Hackable 3D Printer To Launch Tomorrow
BigBox3D’s first 3D printer hopes to be the “no-compromises high specification 3D printer” you’re looking for.
3D Hubs Teleports Into Yet Another 3D Environment: Cults
3D model repository Cults announced a partnership with 3D Hubs that involves integrating the community 3D printing network directly into Cults’ repository.
The Skylon Spaceplane’s 3D Printed Injector
You may not have heard much of the Skylon spaceplane project, but you soon will hear more, partly due to 3D printing technology.
MakerBot Re-Announces Sam’s Club Partnership
In what might be considered an unusual move, MakerBot has announced their partnership with US warehouse chain Sam’s Club.
Free 3D Models Of The Martian Surface Available
NASA has published a very useful Mars exploration tool, MarsTrek, which happens to also provide 3D model download, too.
OpenSCAD or OpenJSCAD For Programmatic 3D Modeling?
An interesting new open source project could significantly simplify things for online 3D print services: OpenJSCAD.
Capcom Moves to 3D Printing for New Cover Art
Capcom, makers of many notable video games over the past 32 years, now makes use of 3D printing to bring a spotlight on their new game, Street Fighter V.
Amazon’s 3D Printed Figurine Service
Amazon’s 3D print marketplace now includes a number of highly-detailed 3D printed figurines of characters from popular video games.
Design of the Week: Cinder Blocks
This week’s selection goes to Reddit contributor rip1980 for “Cinder Blocks”.
The Solus DLP 3D Printer
Reify3D’s Solus DLP 3D printer brings the price down for super-high resolution 3D printing.
Should You Use Blender for 3D Printing? i.Materialise Thinks So
3D print service i.materialise published a pretty decent guide showing how to prepare 3D print files using Blender, but we’re wondering if Blender is the right tool for the job.
The Stone Age Meets The 3D Printing Age
In a remarkable collaboration between Stratasys, Artists and Archaeologists, stone hand axe replicas were equipped with ergonomic handles.
We Live In That 3D Printed Future
A routine press release from Ultimaker with some new product videos got us thinking hard about what’s been happening over the past few years.
We Found Some Very Inexpensive 3D Printers
While browsing 3D printer online retailers, we ran into one that seemed to offer some very low cost machines.
Arcam’s Q10 EBM Printer Answers the Need for Customized Metal Implants
Sweden’s Arcam has been in the metal additive manufacturing (AM) business since 1997, and has established itself as a leading manufacturer of electron beam melting (EBM) metal AM machines.
3DPrinterOS Hits Milestone Twice As Fast As 3D Hubs
3D printing cloud service 3DPrinterOS hit a big milestone: they now have over 2,000 participating 3D printers in their growing network.
A Seahorse Shows How 3D Printed Robots Can Be Much, Much Better
Dr. Michael M. Porter of Clemson University in South Carolina and team have discovered something very interesting about the mechanics of seahorses – and it may change 3D printed robotics.
PRINTinZ Releases the “Zebra Plate”
3D print accessory maker PRINTinZ released their new 3D printing adhesion system, the Zebra Plate.
US To Tighten Up Export Restrictions; Will Affect 3D Printed Weaponry
In a recent proposal, the US Department of State suggests a number of changes to that country’s export rules, which effectively would prevent 3D models of weapons to be transmitted.
The Scalar M and XL 3D Printers
We’re looking at the product launch for two low-cost, but high-volume 3D printers, the Scalar M and Scalar XL from 3D Modular Systems.
3D Printer SLA Tank Repairs Now Available
One of the annoying problem with resin-based 3D printers is the wear and tear on the resin tank, which must frequently be replaced. That may not be the case anymore.
3D Printed Food for the Elderly?
A report on Capital Technologies describes a venture to provide 3D printed food for seniors. We’re a bit skeptical.
Design of the Week: POKO Pocket Emptier
This week’s selection is the stylish “Pocket Emptier POKO” by 3DShook.
Hands On With FoxSmart’s New Filaments
We’ve been testing some new 3D printer filament from FoxSmart, and it’s pretty interesting.
The Explosion of 3D Print Connector and Model Services
It’s another week and there’s another batch of new online connector services for 3D models.
MakerBot’s Jaglom Tours America for Feedback: What Will They Do Next?
MakerBot’s new CEO, Jonathan Jaglom, just completed a massive 22 state tour meeting 60 clients to gain feedback. We’re wondering how this affects their next moves.
CarbonFil™ 3D Printer Filament Now Available from Formfutura
Formfutura, makers of fine 3D printer filaments, has joined others in marketing a carbon fiber filament.
Shapeways Gets More Cash. Lots More Cash
3D print service Shapeways has completed another round of investment, this time totaling USD$30M.
The Difference Between 3D Fabrication and 3D Construction
With several larger 3D printing experiments taking place, it’s now becoming clear there are two distinct styles of 3D printing: Fabrication and Construction.
Could Apple Make the Best 3D Scanner?
Rumors of an improved iPhone camera could lead to a widespread ability for 3D scanning.
3DCADemy To Offer Training in 3D
Toronto-based 3DCADemy is preparing to offer training in 3D skills to interested parties.
Just Maybe This 3MF Thing Is Going To Work
The 3MF Consortium announced the arrival of four more companies to the project. And they’re notable companies.
Verbatim’s Impressive 3D Printing Materials
Media giant Verbatim now sells a series of very impressive 3D printing materials.
This New 3D Print Service is Fully Optimized
A new 3D print service hopes to raise the bar for part quality and delivery: CloudDDM.
The Curious Case of the Ekocycle 3D Printer
Where can you buy a 3D printer? Harrods, of course.
Minichua’s Customizable 3D Printed Dogs
Finally there’s a way to easily create 3D printed dogs!
3D Printed Furniture: Possible
Is it possible to 3D print furniture? Yes, indeed!
Zeepro’s Smooth Consumer-Oriented Zim 3D Printer
Zeepro is taking a very consumer-oriented approach to their 3D printer offering.
WinSun Global To 3D Print Buildings in Dubai
Remember the Chinese company said to 3D print buildings? Now their next project takes place in Dubai.
3D Hubs’ July 2015 Trends Reveals Interesting 3D Printing Behavior
This month’s trends report from 3D Hubs has some interesting data that identifies who’s actually 3D printing.
3D Printing PEEK for Profit
INDMATEC has developed a method of 3D printing PEEK plastic, and they could be the only one that can, at least as a commercial product.
iGo3D Goes Store-in-a-Store with Hornbach
3D print retail operations continue to experiment with different approaches: now a retail chain opens a store-within-a-store.
Make a Huge 3D Printer for only $1300!
Students at the University of Washington have designed a very large format paste-based 3D printer that can be built for as little as USD$1300.
CreateItReal Supercharges Another 3D Printer: WEISTEK
CreateItReal has struck a deal with China-based WEISTEK to provide ultra-fast 3D printing power.
ARCAM Expands
Sweden-based 3D metal printer manufacturer ARCAM is expanding by hiring no less than ten new positions.
3D Printed Furniture Venture Launched by Drawn
France-based Drawn has developed a line of 3D printed furniture using a robotic printing approach.
Easy Geodesic Domes Using 3D Printing
We always enjoy seeing a great application of 3D printing and found a good one today: 3D printed geodesic dome joints from “hubs”.
Forbes Proposes 3D Printing Is About To Change The World Forever
A thought provoking article on Forbes by Rick Smith discusses reasons why he believes 3D printing could trigger significant changes in manufacturing and beyond.
Four Hotly Contested 3D Printing Markets
The industry of 3D printing is rapidly growing, and as you’d expect there are a number of different business angles at play. We describe four of them today.
3DPrinterOS Expands Ecosystem Into Facebook With SketchFab
Two cloud ventures have partnered to create a bigger cloud: 3DPrinterOS and SketchFab can now easily push 3DPrinterOS 3D models to Facebook.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Bike
This week’s selection is a 3D printed bicycle kit by Stephan Schürmann / ColorFabb.
MakerOS Simplifies Everything For 3D Print Professionals
There’s a growing number of people making their living from 3D printing, and now cloud service MakerOS by Manulith can make life a lot easier.
Simplify3D Is 3.0!
The leading commercial 3D printing slicing software just got a lot better: Simplify3D has announced version 3.0.
Formlabs Toughens Up Their 3D Printing Resins
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer took a big step today by announcing a new “Tough” resin.
Cloud-Based 3D Printed Part Stress Analysis Available
Is that part you just designed really going to survive the stress of the machine into which it will be installed? Now there’s an easy way to find out.
Argillasys Launches New 3D Printed Ceramics Service
A new 3D print service has launched that specializes in ceramics: Argillasys.