This week’s selection is “Feature-Driven Method for Structural Optimization” by Weihong Zhang and Ying Zhou.
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Another SLS And MJF Finishing Option: AMuCoat
SLS and MJF 3D printed parts have new options for finish and color.
The Last Hype Hump For 3D Printing: TV & Movies
It’s 2021 and additive manufacturing has arrived as a realizable technology suite — but someone should tell film studios that.
Magnetocuring Technology Could Point To A New Form Of 3D Printing
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have developed a new type of adhesive that could lead to a different form of 3D printing.
Traps For The Unwary In Launching Additive Manufacturing Globally
Charles R. Goulding invites expert attorney Bob Ward to examine industrial 3D printing impacts from trade laws.
Design of the Week: Meth Lab RV
This week’s selection is the Meth Lab RV by Reddit contributor wangthangthursday.
Demolished Brutalist Building Saved Through Photogrammetry
A citizen 3D scanner has captured and 3D printed a now-demolished building.
Delayed Elective Surgery, Medical Devices And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding, Adam Friedman and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing plays into near-term surgical delays.
Speculations On 3D Printing In 2030
It’s the start of a new year, and time for predictions. But this time I’m going for broke and predicting not what might happen in 2021, but instead in 2030!
Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey Still Going Strong
It’s year end and our annual survey is still open for your feedback.
Question of the Week: Photogrammetry Services
This week’s question is about photogrammetry services.
ROBOZE CEO: 3D Printing From 2020 Pandemic Reaction To 2021 US Move
Alessio Lorusso, Founder and CEO of Italy-based ROBOZE, shares a look at 2020 and a look ahead to 3D printing strategies for 2021.
Our Top Ten 3D Printing Stories of 2020
We’ve cranked up the analytics engine to see which Fabbaloo 3D printing stories were most read in 2020.
Top 3D Printing Developments Of 2020
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider some of the highlights of 3D printing over the last year.
Can Apple’s LIDAR System Be Used For 3D Scanning?
With the release of new hardware from Apple, it seems millions will have a LIDAR 3D scanner in their pockets or purses, but can it really be used for 3D scanning?
The Real Story In 3D Printing Safety Is Materials Science
What really makes a difference for safety in 3D printing is the materials science, says the CEO of RIZE.
RIZE CEO Focuses In On 3D Printing Realities For 2021
RIZE’s CEO offers some insights into 3D printing safety and a look ahead for 2021.
Why Some 3D Print Research Never Makes It To A Product
Very often you’ll see amazing research into new forms of 3D printing appear on our pages, but you might wonder why you can’t ever buy a product with that technology.
3D Printing And The Business Solution Selling Model
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the need for 3D printing companies to truly listen to their customers.
Book of the Week: The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics
This week’s selection is “The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animation” by John M. Blain.
New Volumetric 3D Printing Patent Granted
The developments in volumetric 3D printing continue with a new patent being recently granted by the USPTO.
Five Terrible Ways To Choose A 3D Printer
Tens of thousands of 3D printers are bought each month, but is there a wrong way to do so?
Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Causes Growth At 9T Labs
9T Labs seems to be hiring quite a few new positions.
Nucor Steel’s 2020 3D Printing Program
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine 3D printing initiatives in a major steel firm that showed great promise throughout 2020.
Design of the Week: RC SpaceX Starship Belly Flop
This week’s selection is the Radio Controlled SpaceX Starship Belly Flop by Nicholas Rehm.
Doctors On 3D Printing
3D printing has done some pretty great things for the medical industry, but what do doctors think of it? Doctors’ Opinions Of 3D Printing In Medicine First off, how is 3D printing incorporated into the medical workflow and what is it used for? Usually, products will be created by shaping a material through processes like… Continue reading Doctors On 3D Printing
3D Printing MicroCapsules For Liquid Application
New research has developed a method of including microscopic capsules of liquid within 3D prints.
Reminder: Our 2020 Reader Survey Is Still Running
We’d love to hear from you: what do you want to hear about in 3D printing?
xolo Announces First Volumetric 3D Printer
Simultaneous with the release of a revealing research paper on Xolography, xolo has released details on their first volumetric 3D printer.
Uppgradera: An Upgraded, 3D Printed IKEA Experience
Budapest-based designer Adam Miklosi has decided to “upgrade” existing IKEA products with his open-source collection of 3D printed accessories.
Zimmer Biomet Acquires A&E Medical: Implications On 3D Printing Medical Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley take a look at the 3D printing impacts to come from a new medical acquisition.
Are The New African 3D Printed Buildings The First Of Many?
A joint venture in Africa is 3D printing buildings, and it appears to be a service designed for expansion.
Demystifying AMF: 7 Reasons To Start Using The ISO Standard Additive Manufacturing Format For Your AM Applications
While many people have heard of AMF, very few have a good understanding of the many useful features this format provides.
xolo Reveals Some Secrets of Volumetric 3D Printing In New Research Paper
New information about secretive volumetric 3D printing startup xolo is revealed in a newly-released research paper.
3D Printing For Mass Production On The Horizon
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a look at the fast-approaching mass production future for additive manufacturing.
On The Importance Of Female Role Models
“You can’t be what you can’t see.”
A 3D Printer Auto-Off Switcher
I had a quick chat with Yukun Wu, inventor of an interesting accessory for 3D printers.
A Big Little Update From AddiFab
3D printing-and-injection molding pioneer AddiFab has introduced new capabilities at the small scale.
The Additive Molding Process From Arris Composites
Arris Composites, a leader in composites manufacturing, uses a new process they call “Additive Molding”.
Retired Aged Aircraft And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the rising use of aerospace 3D printing as newer aircraft prepare to enter fleets.
Book of the Week: Create, Share, and Save Money Using Open-Source Projects
This week’s selection is “Create, Share, and Save Money Using Open-Source Projects” by Joshua Pearce.
Made To Measure: Amazon’s 3D Scan Fashions Could Lead To More 3D Printing
Amazon announced a new product they call “Made For You”, and it could lead to astounding changes in the 3D print industry and consumer market.
First NXG XII 600 Ships To North America
The first massive 12-laser NXG XII 600 3D printer destined for North America is on its way to Divergent.
India Government Moving Forward With New 3D Printing Policy
The government of India is set to develop a new policy regarding 3D printing.
3D Printing Aiding Spinal Surgeries
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine 3D printing being used for more advanced spinal surgical care.
Design of the Week: Glitter Bomb V3
This week’s selection is the third iteration of the porch pirate-defeating Glitter Bomb by YouTuber Mark Rober.
How Will Belt 3D Printers Use Different Materials?
With the increasing number of belt printer initiatives appearing, I’m wondering how they will handle different materials.
A Thousand Crazy Ideas: Bill Gates And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. takes a trip through Bill Gates’ brain – and finds plenty of 3D printing.
Designing 3D Printed Animal Prosthetics
DiveDesign and Bionic Pets utilize nTopology to design end-use 3D printed parts for applications that don’t require mass manufacturing and instead would benefit from smaller-scale productions.
Can Ulendo Really 3D Print Twice As Fast?
There’s a new Kickstarter project out called Ulendo that says it can enable 3D printing at up to double-speed.
RIZE Reaches Fifth GREENGUARD Certification
The RIZE 2XC 3D printer has obtained UL GREENGUARD certification, the fifth such certification for a RIZE product.
Creality’s CR-30 Launch Succeeds, But Fails To Reach Open Source Milestone
Creality’s second Kickstarter campaign ended earlier today and there’s good news and bad news.
Benefitting From PPP Expense Analytics With Help From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider high-tech implications of ongoing PPP loans for businesses.
Appliance Trends, Hygiene, And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding, Jr. considers rising applications of 3D printing in the appliance industry.
Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey Is Now Open!
It’s that time of year again; we’re rolling out our annual reader survey.
Desktop Metal Production System Is A 3D Printing Production Lineup
Desktop Metal’s Production System isn’t just a system: it’s a lineup, now including a new 3D printer to bridge the gap between process development and mass production.
Tethon 3D Announces Three Powerful 3D Printing Resins
Tethon 3D announced a suite of three new and extremely interesting 3D printing resins suitable for industrial use.
Shining 3D Launches Reverse Engineering Service
Shining 3D has launched a new reverse engineering service.
Ultimaker To Focus On 3D Printing Ecosystem And User Journey In 2021
I caught up with Gregory Elfering, President of Ultimaker Americas, for a discussion of Ultimaker’s 2020 reflections and 2021 trends and predictions.
3DEVO’s New Purge Material
3DEVO announced a new purge material that seems to have a lot of advantages, but what’s this all about?
3D Printing And Hip Replacements
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata explore the role of 3D printing in the manufacture of hip replacements.
Susana Marques: “It Is Already Possible To Find Very Functional Solutions”
Susana Marques is a designer who has been using a number of 3D printers to develop functional and attractive fabrics.
Stratasys Takes A Big Step Into Manufacturing
Stratasys announced the GrabCAD SDK, which should allow far more extensive use of their equipment in industrial settings.
FormFutura Partners with 3D Printlife
3D Printlife has made an arrangement with FormFutura to sell their exceptional 3D printer filaments in the North America.
What Is The Maximum Resolution Of Resin 3D Printing?
New research has shed some light on the intrinsic resolution of photopolymer 3D printing.
FLIR Thermal Imaging Systems And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at thermal imaging systems used in 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Life Would Be Boring Without 3D Printing
This week’s selection is “Life Would Be Boring Without 3D Printing” by Kathleen McDaniel.
Hacked Slicing: How To 3D Print Feathers
Want to 3D print feathers that actually look, feel and act life feathers? Read on!
How To Fully Leverage 5-Axis 3D Printing
New research has uncovered ways to optimally use 5-axis 3D printing.
The Dog Bone Problem: How The Virtual Foundry 3D Prints Metal
I spoke with The Virtual Foundry to find out more about their unusual metal 3D printing approach.
Cannabis And 3D Printing: R&D On The Ascent
Charles Goulding Jr. considers the place of 3D printing in the growing cannabis industry.
Design of the Week: Chirping Bird Whistle
This week’s selection is the Chirping Bird Whistle by Adam Stager.
The Case For 3D Printing Learning Aids
I’m reading an interesting analysis of how educators could save cash by 3D printing their own learning aids.
3D Printing For Shoulder Surgery
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine 3D printing coming into play to aid in advanced shoulder surgery procedures.
Yacht Creality: The Yacht Named For A 3D Printer
The Yacht Creality becomes the first yacht to be named after a 3D printer brand.
DM On The NYSE: Desktop Metal Is Officially A Public Company
Desktop Metal is officially a publicly traded pure-play 3D printing company listed on the NYSE.
New Superalloy Class Points To Defect-Free Metal 3D Printing
Research may have identified a new class of 3D printable metals that can overcome current limitations.
The New Zmorph Fab 3-In-1 Fabrication System
Zmorph announced a new device, the Zmorph Fab.
Animal Lovers Fawn Over 3D Printed Jewelry
Charles R. Goulding, Taylor Goulding, and Preeti Sulibhavi appreciate symbolism and technology in animal-themed 3D printed jewelry.
3D Printing Aiding In Ankle Surgery
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata examine how 3D printing is stepping up to create better results in ankle surgery.
Meet IBEE, UNIZ’s Latest Consumer 3D Printer
UNIZ announced a new consumer-level 3D printer, the IBEE.
3Diligent Focuses On Ease Of Manufacturing Connection With Portal Introduction
3Diligent Portal launches today, connecting manufacturers with those who need their services.
Evonik Buys Into UnionTech
German chemical giant Evonik acquired a piece of UnionTech.
5 Things We Like About PepsiCo’s Newly Redesigned Bottles
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley look at how 3D printing helped PepsiCo design new bottles with a lot to like.
The We Boost AM Standards Database
We Boost AM has published a comprehensive database of official standards related to additive manufacturing.
Stratasys Acquires Origin!
In the latest $100 million 3D printing deal, Stratasys is acquiring Origin.
Branch Technology Closes $11M Funding Round
Construction 3D printing company Branch Technology has raised $11 million.
Marie Langer: “Surround Yourself With People That Challenge You”
As the second founder generation, Marie Langer took over as CEO of EOS in October 2019 and is responsible for the strategic direction of EOS and its subsidiaries.
Sinterit Launches Powder Handling Station
Sinterit announced a new powder handling station (PHS) to accompany their popular desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa PRO.
Carbon 3D Printing Goes To Dental School
The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) at Boston University became the first dental school in the U.S.A. to install and implement a Carbon M series 3D printer.
SLS 3D Printing Helps IndyCar Brakes Keep Their Cool And Race To Victory
When it comes to racing, most of the focus is on speed — but work with SLS 3D printing is also helping critical braking components keep their cool for a winning IndyCar team.
A New Initiative Could Drive 3D Printing Applications
The new nFRONTIER Innovation Studio could open the door for many new projects using 3D printing
Award-Winning 3D Printed Plant-Based Designer Lamps
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley light up with sustainably-made 3D printed lamps.
Book of the Week: The Industrial Revolution
This week’s selection is “The Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction” by Robert C. Allen.
When MakerBot Is Not The MakerBot You Knew
I’m reading one of MakerBot’s recent case studies, and had a thought about how the company has changed.