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KATALYST LABS Introduces Parametric Text-to-3D Tool to Simplify CAD Design
A new text-to-3D tool has surfaced with a big difference: it’s parametric.
Alternatives to Shapeways
Shapeways is no more. Where should you go for 3D printing services now?
Fab.ai’s All-in-One AI Platform Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflow
We had a look at Fab.ai’s new AI-based additive manufacturing solution. The software platform intends on solving some of the complexities of performing additive manufacturing. Today the process requires multiple steps, sets of expertise and tools, and in a world where 3D printer makers try to encourage more adoption, that’s a problem. Fab.ai launched from… Continue reading Fab.ai’s All-in-One AI Platform Simplifies Additive Manufacturing Workflow
Ulendo Introduces Calibration as a Service (CaaS) for Faster 3D Printing
Ulendo introduced something no one’s seen before: Calibration as a Service, or “CaaS”.
Authentise Introduces Industry’s First VMI System with Flows Update
Authentise introduced a rather interesting feature to their Flows service.
AI-Assisted 3D Printing: Choosing the Right Material with ChatGPT
I found an interesting way to use ChatGPT to help me complete a 3D print project.
STLFLIX: Exploring the Subscription-Based 3D Model Repository
Today we’re looking at STLFLIX, a 3D model repository.
Authentise Boosts Threads with Plyable and Google Docs Integrations
Authentise announced two new integrations for their “Threads” online manufacturing solution.
DyeMansion Launches Black Diamond Finishing Hub for Easy Part Dyeing and Smoothing
DyeMansion announced a new service, “Black Diamond Finishing Hub”.
Sculpteo Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities with Insert Placement Service
Sculpteo introduced a feature that is quite unusual.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-4o: AI with Implications for 3D Printing Technology
OpenAI made a series of important announcements yesterday, and hidden within them was something that has implications for 3D printing.
Hands on With the Meshy.ai Text-to-3D Service
I’m looking at Meshy.ai, a new Text-to-3D service.
Enhancing Design Reviews: CADChat Combines Communication and 3D Viewing
A new tool for product designers has been launched: CADChat.
Slant 3D Launches API for Direct Access to Print Farms
News from Slant 3D: they’ve developed an API for developers to directly access their print farm.
Filamentive Launches UK’s First 3D Print Waste Recycling Scheme
Aiming to address the issue of plastic waste in the industry, starting with PLA.
Seekmake’s Unique Manufacturing Networks Approach
Seekmake is one of the largest manufacturing directories.
Hands on With Alpha3D’s AI 3D Model Generator
Alpha3D offers an AI-powered 3D model generator that works with text and images.
Spare Parts 3D’s Theia: Transforming Technical Drawings into Digital Inventories
Spare Parts 3D has developed a unique system for generating 3D models from technical drawings.
Sculpteo Introduces Sample Kits to Showcase 3D Printing and Finishing Options
Sculpteo announced the availability of “sample kits”, something more manufacturing services should do.
Introducing CADScribe: A Text-to-3D Tool for Quick 3D Parts Modeling
I’m looking at a new free online tool called “CADScribe”, which can seemingly generate 3D models.
Replique Launches Materials Hub for Simplified 3D Printing Material Selection
Replique announced public availability of their comprehensive Materials Hub.
Authentise Unveils Advanced AI Features for Threads, Enhancing 3D Design Collaboration
Authentise today announced new and very interesting features for their Threads system.
Create Unique 3D Print Textures with Ember Prototypes’ Customized Print Plates
Ember Prototypes has launched a customized 3D printer plate service.
7 3D Printing Courses for Engineers Interested in Additive Manufacturing
Master 3D printing processes, material selection, design for additive manufacturing and more to become the ultimate AM engineer.
3DQue’s Auto-Eject Feature Now Available for Bambu Lab Equipment
3DQue announced they’ve released an auto-ejection capability for Bambu Lab equipment.
Enabling Complex 3D Models for Industry and 3D Printing with Metafold
We had a chat with the folks from Metafold about their generative design tool.
Transforming Big Ideas into Reality with ENLARG3D’s Advanced 3D Printing Solutions
ENLARG3D hopes to print many big things for those with big ideas.
Sidus Space Launches Multi-Material 3D Printing Division for Space Industry
Sidus Space announced a new division dedicated to 3D printing parts for space missions.
Replique Enhances Additive Manufacturing with Innovative Materials Database for Engineers
I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.
Jellypipe Unveils AI Assistant for 3D Printing: Optimizing Material Selection and Pricing with GPT-4
We caught up with Jellypipe, and learned they are doing some interesting things with AI.
3D4Israel’s Grassroots Effort: Over 300 Volunteers 3D Printing Essential Adapters for IDF
A grassroots organization in Israel is 3D printing items for the IDF.
Evolve Additive Solutions Launches ‘STEP Parts Now’ Portal for On-Demand 3D Printing
Evolve Additive Solutions made a couple of interesting announcements this week.
3DOS to Foster 3D Printing Ecosystem with New AeroEdge Collaboration in Japan
3DOS has signed an agreement to help build a 3D printing ecosystem in Japan.
ChatGPT and 3D Printing: A Look into MakeUseOf’s Findings
I’m reading a curious article on MakeUseOf that attempts to show how ChatGPT can be used for 3D printing.
Revitalizing Thingiverse: Ultimaker’s Latest Improvements Revealed
UltiMaker announced some significant improvements to Thingiverse.
Aurora Tech’s Innovative 3D Printer Price Tracking Website
A new desktop 3D printer price tracker has emerged.
3D Print Army: 3D Printing Network Aids Ukraine’s Defense
An operation in Ukraine has created a community network for 3D printing military components.
Scaling Up on Etsy: Slant 3D’s Solution for Bursting Orders
Slant 3D announced a way to integrate directly with Etsy.
Only Games Introduces Full-Color 3D Printing for Gaming Miniature Designers
Only Games announced a new full color 3D printing capability.
Solving the Spare Parts Dilemma: Markforged’s Digital Source Solution
Markforged announced an unusual new service called “Digital Source”.
AI Startup Exposed: The Use of Humans in 3D Model Generation
A report on 404 Media reveals an AI startup was secretly using humans to generate 3D models.
Unintended Printathon: Bambu Lab’s Cloud Mishap Spurs Debate
Something crazy happened to the Bambu Lab community, and it’s causing a controversy.
Unlocking Enterprise Potential: Xometry’s New Cloud Collaboration Tool
Xometry announced a new cloud feature for their manufacturing service.
Hands On with CSM’s Image to 3D Service
Today we’re looking at CSM’s AI image to 3D service.
Protolabs Powers Up: Unveiling Massive Expansion to Fuel DMLS 3D Printing Growth
Protolabs announced a very significant expansion.
Breaking Barriers: EOS Unveils AM Turnkey Service to Streamline 3D Printing Launch
EOS announced a rather unusual service they call “AM Turnkey” for industrial clients.
Introducing CSM: AI-Powered 2D Images to 3D Models
There’s a new and powerful AI-based 3D model generator, CSM.
Hands on with Imagine 3D
Today we’re taking a look at Luma AI’s Imagine 3D, a text-to-3D service.
Monetize Your 3D Designs: Exploring Prusa’s New Printables Clubs
Prusa Research has launched their “club” feature on Printables.
EOS North America Launches ‘Can I 3D Print This?’ Service
EOS North America announced today a new service called “Can I 3D Print This?”
Shapeways Moving Factory from Brooklyn to Detroit
Shapeways is on the move.
No Design Skills Needed: Create Amazing Articulated 3D Prints with Flexifier
Have you ever seen those articulated 3D prints and wanted to make one yourself? Now you can with Flexifier.
Choosing the Perfect Colors for Your 3D Prints: Introducing FilamentColors.xyz
A new service hopes to help you select 3D print colors.
Reddit Controversy: 3D Print Communities Seek New Homes
3D print communities are migrating due to the Reddit controversy.
Essentium Launches EPOD: A Polymer-to-Part 3D Print Service
Essentium’s in-house 3D print service is up and running.
Authentise Unveils 3DGPT: an AI Assistant for Additive Manufacturing
Authentise announced something they call “3DGPT”, a new AI tool for 3D printing.
Marketiger: The Unconventional Path to Success in Full Color 3D Printing Services
Marketiger is an Eindhoven-based 3D print service that’s taking an unusual path to generate business.
The Rise of Memberships: Monetizing 3D Model Repositories for the Future
3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.
Shapeways Debuts New Facility in Livonia
Shapeways announced a strategic new facility in Livonia, Michigan, effectively doubling their US manufacturing presence.
Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Ricoh’s Journey in 3D Healthcare Printing
Ricoh seems to have found a promising niche in the 3D print world: anatomical models.
New Insights into 3D Printing Costs: The Updated Fabbaloo Job Calculator
We’ve updated our 3D print job calculator.
Inside UltiMaker’s Thingiverse Makeover: What’s New & Improved?
It’s a question on everyone’s lips: What has UltiMaker been doing with Thingiverse?
Protolabs Network Expands Capabilities, Boosts Volumes
Higher volume machining along with injection molding and 3D printing are now part of Protolab’s standard offering in an effort to grow market share.
What’s Next for YouMagine After UltiMaker Merger?
What has become of YouMagine?
Thingiverse’s Revival: A New Beginning Under UltiMaker’s Wing
Things could be looking up for Thingiverse.
Shifting Gears: How 3DEO is Transforming Their Approach to 3D Printing Services
There’s been a change of course at 3DEO.
Easy3D: 3YOURMIND’s Innovative Material Selection Feature
3YOURMIND has introduced a fascinating new feature called Easy3D.
Sculpteo Launches RE-cycleo: A New 3D Print Recycling Program
Sculpteo recently announced a new recycling program for unwanted 3D prints.
MakerVerse: Another Big Player in Manufacturing Network Space
Berlin-based company MakerVerse is making waves in the manufacturing network space.
3D Spark: Transforming the Manufacturing Process through Intelligent Analysis
3D Spark offers a service that can optimize part production for manufacturers.
Introducing the Fabbaloo 3D Print Cost Calculator
We’ve developed a simple calculator to help Fabbaloo readers determine the actual cost of 3D prints.
Etsy: Your One-Stop Shop for Virtual Interior Decorators and Unique 3D Printed Home Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Etsy has become a kind of “virtual interior designer” via 3D printing.
3DQue’s Direct2Print System for Etsy and Shopify Now Available
That didn’t take long: 3DQue released their revolutionary Direct2Print system.
AI Meets AM: Ivaldi Group Unveils ChatGPT Integration for Manufacturing
After an earlier story today on how AI could penetrate the AM space, a company announced exactly that.
Automating 3D Printing with AI Vision: PrintPal’s PrintWatch System
There’s another AI vision option for desktop 3D printers: PrintPal’s PrintWatch.
Dixit Offers a Quick Onramp to the 3D Printing Business
Cloud-based Innovana3D is a turnkey 3D printing front-end with instant quoting, viewer and e-commerce capabilities.
Essentium’s High-Speed 3D Printing Service – EPOD
Essentium launched a 3D printed parts-on-demand service.
CookieCAD: Generate 3D Models for Cookie Cutters Instantly
There’s an incredibly useful online 3D utility you need to know about: CookieCAD.
New RFQ Responder Feature Enhances Authentise’s Additive Manufacturing Workflow System
Authentise announced a new “RFQ Responder” feature for their ever-expanding additive manufacturing workflow system.
Learn How Electroplating Can Strengthen 3D Printed Plastics
After our story about electroplating last week, we were contacted by RePliForm.
TitanCraft Now Out of Beta: Generate 3D Models of Gaming Figurines On Demand
TitanCraft is now out of beta, as of today.
A New Way to Reuse 3D Print Scraps: RecyclingFabrik’s Recycling Service
A new 3D print recycling service has emerged in Germany: RecyclingFabrik.
Hexagon Accelerates Additive Manufacturing With New Platform
Hexagon released an interesting new platform that may be of interest to companies using additive manufacturing.
Quickly Find Any 3D Model with Thangs AI-Based 2D Search
Thangs announced a new AI-powered search function that could make finding 3D models incredibly simple.
3D Systems’ Revolutionary Regenerative Tissue Program: A Step towards 3D Printed Organs?
3D Systems announced a broad new program to 3D print human tissue.
Rapidly Design Lightweight Parts with Metafold’s 3D Modeling Tool
Metafold is a powerful tool to generate and process highly complex 3D models.
Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow
Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.
What Makes Holo’s PureForm Process Different From Metal Injection Molding?
A company you may not have heard of is Holo.
Get Small & Complex Metal Parts with MetShape’s 3D Printing Services
MetShape is a different kind of 3D print service.
Enhance Quality Control and Inventory Management with Replique’s RSure
Replique doesn’t make 3D printers, but they do make software that helps use them in a much more sophisticated manner.
WAGO Adopts Innovative 3D Print Strategy for their Electronics Business
WAGO has adopted a fascinating 3D print strategy for their electronics business.
Prusa Research Takes a Step Towards the Future of Digital Spare Parts with “Official Brand Profiles”
Prusa Research announced a new initiative to attract commercial brands to their ecosystem.
The Biggest Breakthrough in 3D Printing: Automatic 3D Models from Luma AI
This could be the biggest breakthrough in 3D printing in decades: automatic 3D models.
Authentise Rebrands aMES to “Flows”
Authentise announced a rebranding that is a lot more than a name change.