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There Really Are Professional 3D Printers
In the past year or so we’ve been referring to something we call “professional” desktop 3D printers.
Are Used Desktop 3D Printers Becoming Viable? And Why Is That?
Two new service programs from desktop 3D printers suggest there’s something happening with used equipment.
A “Bulldozer” Solution to Continuous 3D Printing
Thingiverse constributor Aad van der Geest has proposed – and prototyped – a 3D printer add-on for continuous 3D printing.
Cool New Features in Cura Version 2.7
Ultimaker has released an updated version of Cura, and there are some very tasty new features.
What is “Neosanding” and Why Would You Use It?
An interesting technique used by some Ultimaker users could put a better finish on your 3D printed parts.
The ByFlow Focus 3D Food Printer
There are a scant few “food” 3D printers available, and one of them is the Byflow Focus 3D food printer.
Do Manufacturers Really Not Understand 3D Printing?
There’s something odd about how 3D printer companies are marketing these days.
The Sometimes-Required 3D Printer Filtration Accessory
With the increase in use of desktop 3D printers in professional offices comes another issue: air quality.
3D Hubs Dramatically Revamps their Trends Report and Reveals More Truths About 3D Printers
Each quarter 3D Hubs has published an extensive statistical report on 3D printer trends based on their comprehensive usage data, but this time it looks significantly different.
Design of the Week: Bubble Cake Mold
This week’s selection is the tasty Bubble Cake mold by Ukrainian food artist Dinara Kasko.
The Marvel of 3D Print Material Profiles
Today’s desktop 3D printer operators have a huge advantage over those from years before, through the magic of print profiles.
Volkswagen Autoeuropa 3D Prints Manufacturing Tools to Save Thousands of Euros
Desktop 3D printers are being found in the manufacturing industry at an increasing rate.
Trend: 3D Prints and Soluble Support
A trend is now very evident in the desktop 3D print world: soluble support.
3D Platform Leading New Filament Standards Project
3D Platform has a problem they’d like to solve, but they really need the cooperation of others in the 3D printing industry.
Mosaic Manufacturing Announces “CANVAS”
Mosaic Manufacturing announced a new cloud-based multi-material software tool for 3D printing, CANVAS.
Did Stratasys Just Kill MakerBot?
This week 3D printing behemoth Stratasys announced a very powerful new concept for array 3D printing. But what might it do to their subsidiary, MakerBot?
Stratasys Enters The 3D Printing Array Biz
One of Stratasys’ two big announcements this week was a powerful array-style 3D printing system.
Sub-$1000 Moai SLA 3D Printer Hits Pro Level Sweet Spots
Peopoly’s Moai 3D printer began as a personal project between a pair of friends
Why is Autodesk Meshmixer Still Alive?
I’ve noticed a reason why Autodesk’s free Meshmixer tool might still be supported.
3D Printer Security Woes Likely To Increase
I’m reading an interesting piece by David Gerwitz at ZDNet, who talks about 3D printers being vulnerable IoT devices.
The Importance of 3D Printer Product Names
There are tons of desktop 3D printer options out there, and it’s often hard to distinguish between models.
Reading Between the Lines of 3D Hubs’ Latest Trends Report
I found it interesting to see some long term patterns appearing in 3D Hubs’ monthly trends report.
There’s Still Time To Enter The Additive World Design Challenge
Every year a significant design contest takes place in Eindhoven
Susan Taing – “As Focused as You Think You Are Now, You Can Be Even More Focused.”
Susan founded and led Bhold to strong recognition from both the maker and design communities
What Does “CoreXY” Mean?
When reviewing the specs for 3D printers, you might encounter the term “CoreXY”. What is a “CoreXY” system?
Focusing on Our Top 3D Print Stories in 2016
At the end of the year, we like to review our progress.
Get Ready; The Next Wave of Metal 3D Printing is About to Begin
In 2009 something happened that started a 3D printer boom. That’s going to happen once again.
Challenging Times for 3D Printer Startups
Now is perhaps the most difficult time for a small 3D printer startup since patents started to expire in 2009.
Rachel Gordon – “3D Printing Is Starting to Become an Industrial Manufacturing Technique and Become Truly Productive”
Rachel leads the research into 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing at IDTechEx, including writing market research reports, interviewing key players, consulting, curating conferences, and speaking at events around the world.
The End of the Zeus 3D Printing Ecosystem?
It seems that Zeus Creative Technologies is faced with selling their operation to others interested in continuing forward with their technologies.
Two 3Dwox Updates
The increasing popularity of the amazing 3Dwox desktop 3D printer from Sindoh tells me readers may be interested in two subtle updates about the device.
Two 3D Printer Companies Offer New Innovative Materials Products
There’s much competition in the world of 3D print materials, given the vast number of devices loose in the world. Innovation is key and two companies announced new products along that line.
Yet Another Gigantic 3D Printer?
Ingersoll Machine Tools announced plans to develop a massive 3D printer in association with the US Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Behind the Within Reach Design Challenge
Something really exciting is happening right now in the 3D printing industry. It’s called the Within Reach Design Challenge (#WithinReach3DP Challenge on social media).
A Method to Add Color to Your 3D Printer: ColorPod
A project by Netherlands-based Aad van der Geest has created “ColorPod”, a concept for converting a monocolor desktop 3D printer into a full color machine.
The Go-Make Junior 3D Printer: A Hacker’s Feast?
e mother of invention with a new open source 3D printer project, the Go-Make Junior.
A Look at the New Monoprice Ultimate 3D Printer, and OMG!
Monoprice has been selling inexpensive 3D printers for a while, but recently they took a step into a more powerful machine.
How Cheap are Those Asian 3D Printers, Anyway?
3D printer buyers in the West are accustomed to prices in the thousands for desktop 3D print gear, but what kind of deals could you get if you purchased directly from Asia?
Focusing on Business: MakerPoint Evolves
MakerPoint, a Netherlands-based chain of 3D print retail shops, seems to be slowly changing their focus.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Mars Replica
This week’s selection is the realistic 3D printed Mars Replica by Instructables contributor grayst.
Negative 3D Printing Hype is Highlighting Burst Bubbles, A Dying Industry and A Dire Threat
Over the last month or so I have found myself once again increasingly frustrated at the nonsensical hype being spouted from some quarters about ‘3D printing’.
BuildTak’s New FlexPlate System
BuildTak has become a very popular solution to hold down prints on otherwise uncooperative desktop 3D printers, but now they’ve come up with a new approach.
What’s Up With Skriware?
Skriware launched late last year with a reasonably successful Kickstarter campaign, but where are they now?
Proven: 3D Printing is Easy, if You Let Kids Try
For many adults, 3D printing is a challenging process to attempt, but this isn’t so if you introduce the technology at an early age.
Design of the Week: Saturn V Rocket
This week’s selection is the not-quite-lifesize 3D print of the 1960’s Saturn V Rocket by Korneel Bullens.
It’s True: Apple is Actually Selling 3D Printers
There’s been speculation for years now about whether giant Apple would ever sell a 3D printer. Turns out they have been for a while.
Fabbaloo to Invade the Netherlands
Next week our team will be on the ground in Amsterdam to attend the AMShow at the RAI exhibition centre.
Searchers of Google Tell a Pessimistic Attitude Toward 3D Printing
For fun I used Google’s famous search autofill to see what people are searching for when specifying a number of 3D printing companies. The results are very clear.
The Commercial Dangers of Open Source 3D Printers
While an open source business approach is desired by many, there are certain existential threats that may result.
Tinkerine’s Financial Results Demonstrate the Challenges Facing Small 3D Printing Companies
A small 3D printer company’s financials show how difficult it can be to operate in today’s 3D market.
Reading Between the Lines in 3D Hub’s Latest Report
Community network 3D Hubs has once again released their monthly report, but I realized something very interesting when reviewing it.
Prusa Updates The Prusa: The i3 MK2 Lives
One of the most popular desktop 3D printers is the Prusa i3, but now it may become even more popular with its latest iteration.
Microsoft Now Supports Network-Based 3D Printers
Microsoft has been quietly building support for 3D printing for some years, and now they’ve announced networked printing support.
BCN3D’s Very Open Source Strategy
BCN3D may have just set the standard for open source 3D printer companies with their latest release.
Should You Join The 3MF Consortium?
Source3 announced they’ve just joined the 3MF consortium, but this made me ponder whether this is something others should do, too.
Totally Unsurprisingly, LulzBot Announces The TAZ 6
It was just the other week when I described how to watch the TAZ 6 “grow up”, and now it’s been launched
Mystery Solved: Pinshape’s Secret Buyer Revealed
I’ve been pondering who was behind the rescue of 3D model repository Pinshape, and now we know who it is.
Beyond Thingiverse, My Ten Favorite 3D Model Repositories
Everyone knows Thingiverse, it’s the largest printable 3D model repository around. But what are some other ones to consider?
Powerful Cura Open Beta 3D Print Slicer Is Ready For You To Download
Ultimaker has released a new open-beta version of Cura, their popular slicing software, and there’s much good news and a bit of bad news.
Really, Who Are The Leaders In Desktop And Industrial 3D Printing?
A new report from CONTEXT provides estimates for sales for the leading companies in 3D printing, from which we can draw some interesting conclusions.
Lessons From The Demise of Solidoodle
This week former 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle finally made it formal by announcing they’ve suspended operations permanently. While many could see this coming, what lessons can we gain from this event?
Pinshape Lives! Or Does It?
Earlier this week, 3D model site Pinshape announced they were shutting down. Now, that might not be the case.
Peasl For 3D Printing?
I ran across an unusual material called Peasl. Could it be used for – or with – 3D printing?
Interest In 3D Printing Has Flattened – Literally
Over the past year or so, a number of 3D print-related companies have stumbled, and it could be due to a flattening of interest in the technology.
It’s No Longer Possible To Launch A Printable 3D Model Sharing Site
Based on how the 3D print industry has evolved, it is now our opinion that it’s next to impossible to successfully launch a 3D model sharing site.
A Winning 3D Print Workflow Story
Readers may recall Fabbaloo held a contest with Stratasys in late 2015 to select a notable story of how 3D printing improved someone’s workflow. Now we have that story for you.
GE Joins 3MF Consortium; Let’s Declare This Competition Over
The 3MF Consortium announced a new member: GE Global Research. With this addition, it’s time to consider 3MF as the winning standard.
An Update From Aleph Objects, Makers of Those LulzBots
We had a chance to sit down with the folks from Aleph Objects, producers of the very popular line of LulzBot TAZ 3D printers to find out the latest.
Oh Yes! It’s CES Time Again!
Once a year over 150,000 people trek their way to Las Vegas to attend or exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show, and many will be seeing and showing 3D printing gear.
Syncky Sells Many 3D Printed Products
Korea-based Syncky is not a 3D model repository, but instead a site where you can order many different 3D printed products.
Staples Adds XYZPrinting Products Increasing Access to 3D Printing
Retail giant Staples and XYZPrinting announced a deal in which da Vinci 3D printers and accessories would be available at Staples online store.
A Chat About The Upcoming Cybot 330 Pro 3D Printer
We had a chat with the producers of the upcoming Cybot 330 PRO desktop 3D printer to find out more about the mysterious device.
Aleph Objects Makes A Strategic Software Move
Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot series of 3D printers, announced what we consider to be a very strategic move for their software support.
The Beast: A 3D Printer That Really Is One
A soon-to-be-launched on Kickstarter project promises to produce a truly massive desktop 3D printer.
3D Printing Community To Print Many Hands
e-NABLE has launched a new project to produce as many 3D printed hand kits for amputees as possible during the next month.
Report: Desktop 3D Printer Shipments Grow By 114% But Which Vendors Lead?
We’re looking at a summary of an industry report from CONTEXT that calculates the growth in desktop 3D printer shipments was 114%, comparing 1Q14 to 1Q15.
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?
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.
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.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Bike
This week’s selection is a 3D printed bicycle kit by Stephan Schürmann / ColorFabb.
Simplify3D Is 3.0!
The leading commercial 3D printing slicing software just got a lot better: Simplify3D has announced version 3.0.
A Visit to the Imperial College Advanced Hackspace
There are a great many makerspaces around the world and we recently were able to visit the Imperial College Advanced Hackspace in London.
A ZinoMat For Every 3D Printer
We looked at another option for ensuring your 3D prints stick to the print surface: the Zinomat.
3MF Consortium Hopes to Standardize 3D Print Formats
Several key 3D print-related companies announced a new consortium focused on promoting a new, more powerful 3D model file format: 3MF.
The 3D Printer Distribution Battle Heats Up
Has the battle between the key personal 3D printer manufacturers shifted from the lab to the storefront? We think it may have.
Want To Test Some New 3D Printer Filament?
Our friends at Gateway Group have decided to move into the world of 3D printing by producing a new line of 3D printer filaments.
April Fool’s 2015 Recap
Yesterday was indeed April Fool’s day in many regions, and 3D printing blogs took full advantage.
YouMagine Selects Projects to Change The World of 3D Printing
Remember that breathtaking challenge from YouMagine? Yes, they’ve chosen the winners.
An Explosion of Mini 3D Printers
What did we see a lot of at the 2015 CES? Mini 3D printers, that’s what we saw.
The Genesis of 3D Printing in Northern Mexico
We spoke with Cesar Rodriguez who told us the tale of how he started up a 3D printing operation, Ideaz 3D in Hermosillo, Sonora.
The Big Moments in 2014 for 3D Printing
This past year was the biggest in 3D printing history with several notable trends.
Few Limits to 3D Print Size
A project by Poland’s Fucco Design created replicas of large church figurines in wood.
Amsterdam Gets a 3D Print Retail Store
Like many other leading cities around the world, Amsterdam now has a dedicated 3D print retail operation: Print3DMatter.
Renting a 3D Printer? Is This Possible?
A startup company in Denver, USA now offers short-term rentals of personal 3D printers.