Andrés Gómez has produced a simple tutorial for 3D printing a surface obtained with atomic force microscopy.
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!
Mass Portal’s Pharaoh Delta 3D Printer
Latvia-based Mass Portal demonstrated their intriguing Pharaoh Delta 3D printer and we found it had an interesting twist.
Challenges Coming for 3D Printing In Space
NASA has launched an experimental 3D printer into orbit, but what challenges lay ahead? We believe there could be significant challenges to overcome.
Additive industries Introduces… Something?
Down a central aisle at Euromold we discovered a mysterious box from Additive Industries. We stopped by to find out what’s in it.
Design of the Week: Containing Air
This week’s selection is the delicate “Containing Air 101g12” sculpture by Robert Krawczyk.
MCOR’s Desktop 3D Paper Printing Aspirations?
For a few years now, MCOR Technologies has marketed a unique commercial 3D printer that uses paper. But what if they made one for personal use?
Can Less Privileged Children Use 3D Printing?
3D printing today is expensive, even for consumers. Does this mean only the rich can make use of 3D printing? We don’t think so.
3D Printing or Injection Molding?
This could be the question if you’re thinking of making many copies of an object: Should you 3D print or injection mold.
EuroMold 2014: Year of The Metal 3D Printer
When we first attended EuroMold, the 3D printers by and large were plastic. Now that’s changed. Significantly.
Oganovo Announces World’s First Commercially Available 3D Printed Liver Tissue
Organovo has announced the full commercial release of the exVive3DTM Human Liver Tissue for preclinical drug discovery testing.
Three (Or More) New 3D Figurine Services
We noticed three new 3D printed figurine services, but we think there’s a lot more than just three.
Build Your Own 3D Printer, Step-by-Step
Build your own 3D printer? That’s too difficult. Or is it?
David vs. Goliath in 3D Printing
Big companies face increasing pressure from lesser vendors as patents expire. How will they survive?
PrintToPeer’s Voice Control
PrintToPeer has added a very special feature to their 3D print streaming solution: voice control!
Stratasys’ New Strategy
We listened to CEO David Reis at Stratasys’ press conference this week as he outlined a new corporate strategy. One that’s quite different from their previous approaches.
The Portabee Go 3D Printer
What’s the latest from Portabee? The “Go”, a mobile 3D printer.
3D Printed Robotics Club Gains Award
MakerClub, a UK-based 3D printed robotics organization, has received a large award to explore educational opportunities.
Extinct Avian Restored by 3D Scanning
The Dodo Bird is definitely extinct, but only in reality. It’s alive and well in the 3D world.
Fabbaloo Visits EuroMold
This week our team will be on the ground in Frankfurt, Germany attending the annual EuroMold trade show.
Is Black Friday The Day To Buy a 3D Printer?
In the United States, there’s this thing called “Black Friday”, the day when (apparently) everything is on sale. But is it a good day to buy a 3D printer?
The SinterIt SLS 3D Printer
First there were plastic extrusion personal 3D printers, then came resin-based 3D printers. Now we’re looking at an inexpensive SLS 3D printer.
Hardcotton’s SLA 3D Printer Launches
Finally the low-cost Elemental SLA 3D printer has launched.
What To Make With Metal 3D Printers?
Earlier this week we saw a 3D printed branding iron. Could this be the beginning of a new class of 3D prints?
New Technique Could Enable 3D Printed Contact Lenses
Researchers at Princeton University have developed a technique for 3D printing multiple materials that could prove quite interesting.
Stratasys Nabs Former HP Exec
This is interesting: An executive from HP has joined Stratasys.
Restoring 19th Century Musical Instruments with 3D Printing
An incredible research project at the UConn has managed to bring several 19th century musical instruments back to life.
You Can Build Your Own E-Waste 3D Printer
You have USD$60? You can build own own 3D printer from a pile of e-waste.
Have You Entered the Icebox Challenge?
FirstBuild is running an interesting challenge: develop a 3D printed solution involving a refrigerator.
Build Your Own 3D Printer with The Inventor’s Positioning Axis
Many of our readers enjoy building their own 3D printers. Now there’s a key component with significant benefits.
Space 3D Printer Is Installed
A few short weeks ago a SpaceX cargo craft carried a unique experiment: A 3D printer designed for space. Now it’s being installed.
German RepRap Announces Set-Top Box
German RepRap, manufacturers of professional 3D printers based on RepRap designs, have announced a new way to control their equipment: the 3DPrintBox.
New Electrically Conductive 3D Printer Filament Option
A new project promises to deliver “ultra conductive” 3D printer filament.
Design of the Week: Carl Sagan Bust
This week’s selection is the detailed Carl Sagan bust by Mushogenshin Kyakunohoshi of Houston.
3D Print ANY Landscape. Right Now!
Some people like to 3D print landscapes. You know, mountains, rivers, lakes and the rest. But where do you get the 3D data for it? We found a service that can do so.
3D Printing … On Sale Now at Walmart
Personal 3D printing has come a very long way in the past couple of years, touching the public increasingly frequently.
How to Test Your 3D Printer’s Performance
Have you ever wondered how to measure the quality of your personal 3D printer’s output? Now there’s a standard way to do so.
Mosaic Manufacturing’s Unique Color 3D Printing Solution
We’re checking out a new startup that seems to have invented a very different method of 3D printing colored objects.
Speed Up Your Making With A Rotational Caster
Need to print out a lot of items quickly? You might want to check out the Revo.
The Teeniest 3D Printed Human Ever?
Artist Jonty Hurwitz wanted to create the world’s smallest human form. And he did.
The Solus 3D Printer Launches
Need a high-resolution 3D printer? You can now purchase the Solus 3D resin printer.
Easy Overmolding For Your 3D Prints
SolidSmack details a terrifically simple solution to apply overmolds to your 3D prints.
This 3D Printed Xenomorph Suit is Getting Scary
James Bruton’s project to create a full scale, wearable Xenomorph suit is looking terrifying.
3D Printing Will Not Revolutionize the Food Industry
We’re watching a short video from MSN/CNN entitled, “3D Printing to Revolutionize the Food Industry”. We disagree.
An eBook for 3D Print Entrepreneurs
Fascinated with 3D printing and the potential business opportunities offered by the technology? There’s an eBook for that.
New Process Could Lead to Consumer-Priced 3D Metal Printers
We’re checking out a proposed new 3D printing process that could significantly lower the barriers to metal 3D printing: Selective Inhibition Sintering.
Design of the Week: Mr Sorn Graffiti Tag
This week’s selection is an amazing graffiti tag modeled by artist Ben Normally.
Design Your Own 3D Printed Vase
What, you’re not a 3D modeling whiz? Still need a design for a vase? We found a service you can use.
The Beauty of Great 3D Printer Filament
Remember we performed some tests on the FoxSmart filament? We did one more test afterwards and found something very interesting.
3D Printed Robots from The Poppy Project
Robotics and often 3D printing go together and now there’s a project specifically for that.
The British Museum’s 3D Models Appear on SketchFab
In a move to match other major museums, the venerable British Museum has made several 3D models available for download.
Design of the Week: Lament Configuration
This week’s selection is the Lament Configuration.
The DOOBLICATOR Scanning System
The technology of instantaneous 3D figure scanning became more accessible with the release of the DOOBLICATOR, a 3D scanning booth.
3D Hubs Seeks Students With a Discount
Are you a student? Perhaps you’d like some free credit at 3D Hubs?
LulzBot’s Two New Dual Extruders
LulzBot, makers of the popular TAZ series of personal 3D printers, has announced two new extruders.
George Hart’s Amazing 3D Models
Interested in mathematically-generated 3D models? We have a site you should check out.
Jean-Pierre Kruth Awarded For Work in 3D Printing
Professor Jean-Pierre Kruth of the University of Leuven in Belgium has been awarded for his long-term work in additive manufacturing, or as we call it, 3D printing.
The X-truder 3D Print Head
We’re checking out a new product being crowdfunded: the X-truder dual nozzle 3D printer head assembly.
TI Announcement Could Shake Up 3D Printing
Texas Instruments announced new DLP chips with significantly more resolution and performance.
A 3D Printable Construction Set for Kids
Has your child run out of a particular piece for their mass-produced construction kit? That’s not a concern if you have Ingocraft’s 3D printable construction set.
Gambody’s 3D Printed Character Marketplace
Gambody’s new 3D model service focuses on game figurines.
There’s Something Curious About 3D Printer Stores
We’ve been informed of the opening of the fifth The 3D Printing Store in Houston. But is this part of a larger pattern?
Backcountry Drones Made With 3D Printing
A new personal drone concept by Backcountry Drones makes heavy use of 3D printing.
Modio: Design Articulated 3D Models
Printed figurines can be amazing, but what about making them move? You can do so with Modio.
Hands On With FoxSmart’s 3D Printer Filament
Does FoxSmart’s ultra-inexpensive 3D printer filament make the grade? Apparently, it does!
Solving Those 3D Printing Warps
Perhaps the most annoying problem facing personal 3D printer operators is warped prints. We’re looking at a radical solution.
Stratasys Announces Many Things
3D printing giant Stratasys must have left their press release machine on overnight, as they released a dozen announcements yesterday.
verb: Make Your Own CAD Web App
There’s now a powerful software library available to build web-based 3D tools
Design of the Week: Filament Clip
This week’s selection is the very simple Filament Clip by Bertjan Walker.
Quasicrystalline Alloys Could Improve 3D Print Materials
Researchers at the University of Lorraine in France have been working on new methods of creating powdered alloys.
Medical 3D Printing Set to Explode
We’re reading two different reports on use of 3D printing for medical uses.
A Peek Inside Shapeways
Shapeways just opened a new 3D print factory. Want to see inside?
SketchFab Now Permits 3D Model Download
3D modeling service SketchFab has changed their policy on public STL model downloads.
MakiBOX is Done
Once promising, the inexpensive MaxiBOX personal 3D printer seems to be no more.
The Fabulous Dorito 3D Printer
Print Doritos in any shape!
Thoughts on HP’s Big Announcements Today
We’re still thinking through the two big HP announcements today and have some random thoughts of the implications.
HP’s Sprout 3D Creation Technology
HP made not one, but two announcements today. One of them dealt with 3D creation technology.
Zortrax Goes Retail
Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has opened a retail store.
HP’s New 3D Printing Process
Finally, after literally years of speculation and rumor, HP took to a stage today and announced something about 3D printing.
The Case for Multiple 3D Tools
Isn’t there a single software tool that can do all 3D operations you need? No. Definitely not.
ZMorph Moves into the USA
ZMorph takes a very big step by commencing distribution in the USA.
A 3D Printed Yarmulke
Infinite are the ways one can use a 3D printer. Now we see a religious use.
What is 3D Printing’s 0.5 Seconds?
In computer interface design, there are rules of thumb about response time. Are there similar rules for 3D printing?
MakerBot Expands to South Africa
MakerBot continues to spread its marketing umbrella across the globe, now entering Africa.
WASP’s New Hi-Res 3D Clay Extruder
Italy’s WASP project has developed a new, high-resolution clay 3D printer.
Hands On With Amphora 3D Printer Filament
We managed to get our hands on some new Amphora filament from colorFabb and performed a few tests.
3D Print Your Brain
It’s now possible to obtain a 3D printed model of your own brain.
Design of the Week: The Destiny Fusion Rifle
This week’s selection is an amazing replica of a weapon from a virtual world.
New 3D Printing Preparation Algorithms
Researchers at Purdue University have developed new 3D printing preparation software that could make 3D printing a lot more efficient.
Concerning the Weight of 3D Print Material
How much filament should you buy for your personal 3D printer? A kilo? Wait, that doesn’t work anymore.
Unusual 3D Designs from Think3D
Another 3D model repository? Yes, but this one is slightly different.
The Lifecycle of a 3D Printing Company
The personal 3D printing space has now existed for at least five years. What stages do 3D printing companies move through as they grow?
3D Printed Racing Cars!
A car racing game based on 3D printing has emerged.
There’s Too Many of These 3D Printing Things
Once in a while someone comes up with a new 3D printing concept. Then a great many others do the same thing.
Formlabs’ Amazing New 3D Printing Resins
Owners of Formlabs personal 3D printing gear rejoice! The company has announced two new materials with powerful properties.
3D Hubs Becomes Infrastructure
This is interesting: manufacturers use 3D Hubs as a 3D printing infrastructure provider.