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SynDaver3D Announces Two Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printers
SynDaver3D announced the LeveL and LeveL UP desktop 3D printers.
Design of the Week: Switchplate Identifiers
This week’s selection is the Switchplate Identifiers by Ryan Tanguay.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 8, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Automania, MoMA and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how art is influenced by 3D printing through an automotive art show.
3D Printed Home Design Matures
Construction company PERI completed 3D printing a residential building Germany, but it has some interesting design twists.
The LulzBot TAZ SideKick 3D Printer is Now Available
FAME 3D released a new desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ SideKick.
XRIZE Opens Path Into The Healthcare Sector
RIZE announced a key integration that could open up more sales of their full-color XRIZE device in the healthcare sector.
NASA’s Redwire Regolith 3D Print Project
NASA has a new project to 3D print regolith.
MyMiniFactory Selling Resin?
What? MyMiniFactory is now selling 3D printer resin?
Raise3D’s New E2CF 3D Printer
Raise3D announced a new desktop 3D printer designed for use with carbon fiber composite material.
President Biden’s Executive Order To Improve Hearing Aid Availability And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger listen to ways 3D printing continues to innovate in hearing aid production.
Farsoon Reveals 3D Printer Installation Base
We received information from Farsoon that provides an excellent view of their business and coverage.
Sakuú Hits 3D Printed Battery Milestone
Sakuú hit a major milestone in their 3D printed battery project.
CASTOR’s Latest Software Refines 3D Printable Inventory Identification
California-based CASTOR announced a new version of their additive inventory software that includes several notable features.
Can 3D Printing Be The Future Of The Wood Industry?
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider how advances in 3D printing with wood materials might impact the overall future of forestry.
Future Platform For Space-Based 3D Printing?
Varda Space Industries raised US$42M to help build their space-based manufacturing platform.
Breaking The Toolhead Barrier With MedUSA
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seem to have developed a way to optimize printing with multiple toolheads.
Watch a Spectacular 3D Print Failure
The SkyersJet Project is developing a partly 3D printed EDF system for RC aircraft, but encountered a spectacular problem during testing.
ACTIVE Is A FABULOUS Material For Water Applications
FABULOUS announced a new 3D print material, “ACTIVE”.
Book of the Week: Modeling Naval Ships in Small Scales
This week’s selection is “Modeling Naval Ships in Small Scales” by Mike McCabe.
Personalized Bike Helmets With HEXR’s 3D Printed Solution
HEXR could be the example of how to use 3D print technology for personalized products.
The Importance Of 3D Print Certifications
Formlabs announced a new material certification, and it’s more important than you might think.
Digital Manufacturing Centre Launches In The UK
The UK’s Digital Manufacturing Centre has officially opened.
Design of the Week: Spring Loaded Toothbrush Case
This week’s selection is the ridiculous Spring Loaded Toothbrush Case by Cults contributor CooknAdam.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: August 1, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Lego Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability
Charles R. Goulding considers the intersection of Legos, 3D printing and sustainability.
Redefine Meat Expands 3D Printed Alt-Meat Products And Market
Redefine Meat announced the availability of five specific alt-meat products at locations across Israel.
How Creality Achieved High-Speed FFF 3D Printing
Creality’s new Ender 7 breaks speed barriers with some interesting technological improvements.
It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
This is my last full day as the Managing Editor of Fabbaloo.
Multiple Barbeque Grill IPOs And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve up a look at barbeque trends impact on 3D printing.
3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part
3DEO announced they’ve produced their 1,000,000th 3D printed metal part.
Should 3D Print Services Acquire Unusual 3D Print Technologies?
I had a thought about the equipment being used by 3D print services.
Additive Manufacturing Continues To Go Greener
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association now counts more than two dozen member companies across the global 3D printing industry.
New 3D Print Material: Oranges
A new 3D print material made from oranges has been used in an artistic project.
SIKA And The Concrete 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine build on foundations of advanced concrete 3D printing with a look at SIKA’s involvement.
Evolve Additive’s First STEP AM System Ships
Startup AM company Evolve Additive has now shipped its first commercial STEP system.
Helping Companies Shift To Digital Manufacturing
A new initiative is set to assist companies in the often difficult transition to digital manufacturing.
Can An Ender 3 Print Full-Color Models?
A method of converting the popular Ender 3 desktop 3D printer to a color printer has been published.
Action At Continuous Composites
This month has been busy for Continuous Composites.
Zipline’s Soaring Valuation And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can help drones continue to soar.
Bowyer Developing AI “Slicer” For Electric 3D Printer
Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it’s a fascinating approach to software design.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 3
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. Here we review several sample 3D scans taken with the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 2
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. We examine the operation of the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 1
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. First let’s look at features and setup.
Book of the Week: The Kickstart Guide To Making Great Makerspaces
This week’s selection is “The Kickstart Guide To Making Great Makerspaces” by Laura Fleming.
3D Printing Pills With SLS?
3D printed pills are under development, but could this be done with SLS technology?
Alternative Forms For Sustainability In 3D Printing
With the increasing emphasis on sustainability in industry, 3D printing may have to look towards unusual solutions.
The Tech Behind Those 3D Printed Balenciaga Shoes
They may look like shoes from an ‘80s Barbie doll, but a lot of technical know-how went into the 3D printed high heels from luxury brand Balenciaga.
Tacos And 3D Printing: Food For Thought
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spice it up with a look at 3D printing for tacos.
Design of the Week: MANHATTAN
This week’s selection is the huge MANHATTAN city 3D print by Luca Liguori of 3DCityFrames.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 25, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Body Scanning Breakthrough
Researchers have developed a new algorithm that could light up the 3D printed fashion industry.
New 3D Printed Food Application: Custom Designed Plating
A chef has realized another way to apply 3D print technology: plating.
Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories
One way to measure a printable 3D model repository is by the number of models.
3D Printed Shoes Fit For A Kardashian
Balenciaga has been sending $3K 3D printed high heels to celebrities, but does that translate to everyday fashion?
The Boeing-Airbus Truce And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers potential 3D printing-related implications of a major aerospace competitive truce.
9T Labs Expands, Again
9T Labs announced yet another expansion.
Why Resin 3D Printing Is So Challenging
Resin 3D printing isn’t nearly as popular as FFF 3D printing even though it’s widely available. Why is that so?
Autodesk Formalizes Mesh Tools In Fusion 360
Autodesk’s latest version of Fusion 360 includes significant changes to their mesh processing functionality.
Fabric8Labs’ Mystery Metal 3D Printing Process
I came upon a news release explaining that Fabric8Labs raised US$19M. But who are they and what do they do?
Polaris Part Challenges And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the use of digital inventory in automotive manufacture as industrial 3D printing picks up steam.
Changes At Sketchfab After Acquisition By Epic Games
A big announcement at Sketchfab today: they’ve been acquired by Epic Games.
Coming Soon: Battle Of The 3D Print Parameters
Sintavia announced a new copper 3D printing method, but this may lead to an interesting challenge to other providers.
3DPrinterOS Version 3 Includes New UI, New Features
3D Control Systems announced the availability of a new version of their 3DPrinterOS system, which happens to include some very interesting improvements.
Digital Metal Launches DPS 1000
Digital Metal announced an accessory for their popular DM P2500 high-resolution metal 3D printer.
New Investment In Copper As Prices Skyrocket And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine the rise of both prices and interest in copper as the material continues to see more use in 3D printing.
Essentium Acquires Collider
Essentium has signed a letter of intent to acquire 3D print startup Collider.
It’s RAPID + TCT Time Again!
After a postponement of their 2020 event due to the worldwide pandemic, Rapid+TCT is back again in 2021.
Incredible New 3D Print Application: Exposed Fluids
An entirely new 3D print application area has been developed: exposed fluids.
Inkbit Raises Major Cash
Inkbit announced a massive US$30M investment.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing 101
This week’s selection is “3D Printing 101: The Ultimate Beginners Guide” by Johannes Wild.
Fast Radius Set For SPAC
Fast Radius is the latest digital manufacturing company set to hit the public market.
The Creality CR-10 Smart 3D Printer
Creality’s new CR-10 Smart desktop 3D printer builds on a long history of 3D printing.
A Three-Process System For 3D Printing Personalized Medicine
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have developed an unusual approach for 3D printing medicine.
3D Printing True Glass Microstructures
Nanoscribe announced the availability of a new kit to explore 3D printed glass microstructures.
Design of the Week: Powered 3D Printed BB8
This week’s selection is the BB8 by reddit contributor Nachos-printer.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: July 18, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Union Pacific Railroad And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the Union Pacific Railroad has gotten on board with 3D printing.
Mantle Explains 3D Printed Paste Approach
Mantle explained in some detail why the company chose paste as their 3D print material, and there’s much to be learned.
3D Printing Rings The Public Trading Bell
Xometry and Markforged have both officially gone public, and FATHOM has announced its intent to join them, upping additive manufacturing on the stock market.
Mighty Buildings Gets Mighty Investment
California-based Mighty Buildings announced a new investment round of US$22M.
The Evolving Entertainment Industry And 3D Printed Props
Charles R. Goulding and Harry Foxman dig into how 3D printing can reinvigorate the reawakening entertainment industry.
Fully 3D Printed Smartglasses Now Possible
Luxexcel announced a new platform that could change the eyewear industry.
Amsterdam’s 3D Printed Steel Bridge Is Finally Open
The long-anticipated stainless steel 3D printed Smart Bridge has finally been unveiled in Amsterdam’s Red Light District.
Lithoz Expands
Lithoz announced an expansion, but what does this really mean?
Carbon x Rawlings Play Ball
The next generation of pro baseball glove brings 3D printed lattices to the ballpark.
CollPlant Biotechnologies And The Expansion Of Bioprinting
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger examine R&D at CollPlant as bioprinting interest picks up.
BCN3D Releases Custom 3D Printer Slicing Software
BCN3D announced the release of their own slicing software, “BCN Stratos”.
What’s Up At Tinkerine?
I had the opportunity to catch up with Eugene Suyu, Founder and CEO of Tinkerine.
Irish GUARD Project Steps Up Anti-Drug Smuggling Efforts With Autonomous Drones
Industry and academia team up in Ireland for a high-tech approach to fighting drug smuggling.
Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else
I had a thought about the 3D printed weapons issue that just won’t go away.
Margriet Hooghiemstra: “The Passion And Enthusiasm Of Our Team Is Very Impressive And Contagious!”
Margriet Hooghiemstra is the Strategy Program Director at Covestro (formerly DSM) Additive Manufacturing team, working from the Netherlands.
3DEVO’s New Smart GP20 Hybrid Plastic Shredder
3DEVO announced an unusual accessory for their thermoplastic recycling system, the GP20 Hybrid Shredder/Granulator.
Customer Engagement With Micro Additive Manufacturing
I sat down with Nanofabrica’s Executive Vice President Global Sales, Avi Cohen, to discuss the past, present, and future of micro additive manufacturing and the benefits and applications of the company’s Micro AM technology.