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Melissa Ng Throws Down the (3D Printed) Design Gauntlet
Melissa Ng’s stunning Phoenix Gauntlets are inspired by 15th century armor and brought to new fashionable life with 3D printed jacket molds.
How To 3D Print A Rocket, No, For Real
A new video explains the secrets of 3D printing rocket engines.
3D Printing and Smart Fabrics
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss innovations in smart fabrics that might be impacted by 3D printing.
Morphi Fills Us In: What’s New In v3.5
Morphi has launched the first of several updates for 2019, introducing v3.5.
Fusion 360 Increasingly Acknowledges 3D Printing
In the latest Autodesk 360 Fusion update there are a couple of new features specifically addressing the needs of 3D printing.
Tips for Meeting Millennials’ Furniture Needs by Utilizing 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss 3D printing to appeal to millennials’ furniture buying preferences.
The Critical Importance of Software In 3D Printable Design
3D printing offers the ability to leverage designs in ways not previously possible, but only if the right software is used.
Book of the Week: The Design of Everyday Things
This week’s selection is “The Design of Everyday Things” by Don Norman.
Are Your 3D Designs Being Stolen?
I’m reading a detailed post by Ars Technica on automated theft of AutoCAD designs, but is this also applicable to 3D print designs?
Frustum Looking Toward Leadership in Generative Design, Acquired by PTC
Frustum has been busy with new releases — and today with a new parent company.
3D Printing Traditional and Modern Indian Jewelry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers discuss the use of 3D printing in the creation of traditional and modern Indian jewelry.
Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2019 Now Open
Additive World has opened up entries for the 2019 edition of the Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge.
DesignSpark Mechanical 4.0 BETA Now Available
RS announced the availability of a new version of DesignSpark Mechanical.
3D Printing for Manhattan Chandelier and Lighting Designers
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in lighting design.
The Visual – Solid 3D Modeling Gap
3D designers hoping to 3D print 3D models had better ensure the models are indeed 3D printable.
More On 3D Printed Repairs
Our earlier post on the feasibility of performing self-repairs with 3D printing generated some feedback.
Simulation Challenges with 3D Printing
Simulation is an amazing technology for designing parts, but it’s harder to do when 3D printing parts.
Is This Really An $8M 3D Printed Home?
I’m reading a very curious report on Forbes describing an expensive California home that’s partially 3D printed, apparently.
Fixing Toys With 3D Printing: Not For Everyone
Robert Maldonado undertook a challenging job to repair a broken toy using 3D printing and CAD, illustrating how challenging it can be.
Frustum Releases GENERATE for Windows
3D software maker Frustum released a Windows version of their powerful GENERATE tool.
The Challenge of Making Replacement Parts
I’m reading an interesting case study by 3D Hubs and have some thoughts about 3D printing spare parts.
TCT 2018 – Themes and Thoughts
Several notable themes presented throughout the duration of TCT Show 2018.
A Sustainable Place to Rest Your Rear
3D printing the seating of the future isn’t just getting personal, it’s sustainable.
Book of the Week: Make It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayers
This week’s selection is “Make It, Wear It: Wearable Electronics for Makers, Crafters, and Cosplayers” by Shahrye Cohen and Hal Rodriguez.
Kohler Corporation: Plumbing, Innovation and 3D Printers
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe of R&D Tax Savers discuss Kohler’s work in 3D printing.
What Construction 3D Printing Must Do Next
After reading yet another wildly exaggerated story about 3D construction printing, I thought I’d make a list of things to do.
Anarkik3D’s Mac Odyssey
Anarkik3D announced a Mac version of their popular 3D design tool, but why won’t other vendors do the same?
Book of the Week: Snow Crash
This week’s selection is the mind-opening Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.
How to Make Impossible Objects
3D printers are well known for their ability to make “impossible objects”.
Six Key Ways to Leverage 3D Print Design
3D printing technology isn’t for every application, but what is it good for?
Book of the Week: Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made
This week’s selection is “Manufacturing and Design: Understanding the Principles of How Things Are Made” by Erik Tempelman.
Book of the Week: Functional Design for 3D Printing
This week’s selection is the highly practical “Functional Design for 3D Printing” by Clifford Smyth.
3D Hubs Launches Student Grant Program
Once again, 3D Hubs has launched their Student Grant Program.
Could This Be How 3D CAD is Done in the Future?
I saw something last week that shook me greatly: Live Parts from Desktop Metal.
The New Future for 3D Printing: MetaMaterials?
I’m reading more about the concept of metamaterials, and believe this is a lot more important than I imagined.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 2
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 1
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
The Promise of Full, Actual, Internal 3D Printing
Stratasys announced something profoundly important this week, but I don’t think many people understand exactly how important this is.
Designing for production parts
How do we get to tomorrow, to use 3D Printing for true Manufacturing applications through to production?
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Models of London
This week’s selection is the highly detailed 3D Printed Models of London by Michal Konicek.
How to 3D Print Your Own Products & Sell Them Online
With Mercedes-Benz announcing last year that it is now selling 3D printed spare parts for its cargo trucks, 3D printing is gaining momentum as a commercial strategy for large-scale manufacturers.
Efficiently Leveraging 3D Printer Resolution for Highly Complex Object Designs
Researchers from MIT have developed what appears to be a revolutionary 3D design system that could enable far more effective leveraging of 3D printing technology.
Telescoping 3D Prints?
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a computational technique that could solve issues in 3D printing and enable entirely new classes of printed parts.
What is This 3D Printer Doing in a Museum?
While strolling through a museum the other day, I literally stepped on a gigantic 3D printer. What was it doing there?
Interesting 3D Prints for the Enterprise in Space Program
Enterprise in Space announced the finalists for its student design contest and I am impressed with the creative 3D printable designs.
Making Threaded Parts for 3D Printing: Easier Than You Think
Budget-Conscious makers have been challenged to develop threaded holes and bolts for their designs, but that problem seems to be going away.
Cloud-Based Design Analysis: Frustum’s Generate
Optimizing mechanical designs is a complex process and now there’s another option for doing so.
Many Interesting 3D Printing Projects Proposed at the Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2017
The winners of the Additive World Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2017 have been chosen by a jury and there are some very interesting projects on the list.
“Envision The Future” 3D Printed Design Challenge Launched To Help The Blind and Visually Impaired
A partnership between MatterHackers, e_NABLE, Aleph Objects and Pinshape has sponsored a worthy design challenge.
nTopology’s 3D Lattice Generation Tools
nTopology provides software to generate complex lattices, perfect for use in 3D printing projects.
The Consolidation of Inexpensive 3D Design Tools
For several years there have been a great deal of choices when it came to 3D design for those on a budget. Now, there’s less choice.
Autodesk Wants You To Subscribe To Their 3D Software, They Really Do!
3D software giant Autodesk, whose products are used by many Fabbaloo readers, has announced significant price increases for their non-subscription products.
3D Slash Releases Version 3.0
France-based 3D Slash released a new version of their popular entry-level 3D design tool with some useful features.
A Lesson on Pricing Artistic 3D Prints
I’m reading a brief post on LinkedIn by noted 3D designer Janne Kyttanen regarding his experience with a 3D printed light design.
Can Automobiles Be Made More Efficient With 3D Printing: Yes and No
A report from the University of Nottingham proposes ways to make automobiles more fuel efficient through the application of 3D metal printing.
There’s Still Time To Enter The Additive World Design Challenge
Every year a significant design contest takes place in Eindhoven
A 3D Jewelry Design System for the Public
I’m looking at another interesting attempt to leverage 3D printing for public use by JulBox.
Maix to Launch in January
A secretive project to enable consumers to “design” their own products is set to launch in a few weeks.
Phase 2 of NASA’s 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge is Open
NASA has opened up “phase 2” of their 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.
The HelmetHair Project Demonstrates a Key 3D Printing Application
It may seem to be a ridiculous application, but in fact this “HelmetHair” illustrates a perfect application for 3D printing.
A Metamaterial Demonstration Suggests Insane Future 3D Applications
I’m watching a video demonstrating a “meta material mechanism” and the mind boggles at what become of this concept.
3DPrinterOS Breaks Silence With New Enterprise Capabilities
I haven’t heard much from 3DPrinterOS for a while, but now the reason for this is clear: they’ve been working on powerful integrations.
Le FabShop Shuts Down
A pioneering French 3D print firm, Le FabShop, has closed its doors forever.
Regional 3D Print Services Emerge
In spite of the efforts of the major 3D printing industry companies to grow their empires around the world, there is still much opportunity for regional players to emerge.
Katrin Olina – “That Is What Technology Should Be Used for, – to Materialize Dreams as Well as to Make Our World More Interesting and Hopefully Better”
Nora Toure interviews 3D designer Katrin Olina.
Gravity Sketch Simplifies Touch-Based 3D Design
A fun 3D design app has launched: Gravity Sketch.
An Unsolvable Challenge Facing Every 3D Designer
The recent controversy over misuse of Thingiverse 3D models highlights an ongoing issue facing all 3D designers: theft.
WI3DP: Mariel Diaz Castro
I am a Maker, an entrepreneur, a geek, a DIY and OpenSource lover.
3D Printed Flatware: Another Big Market For Metal 3D Printing?
We’re checking out one of 3D artist Francis Bitonti’s latest ventures: Setae Flatware, and realized there might be a lot more to this.
Kwambio Launches (Again?)
We received a note from Kwambio who apparently have launched a new 3D model/print service.
Four Styles of 3D Design Software
A question we often encounter at Fabbaloo is “what 3D modeling software should I use?” The answer is, “It depends”.
WI3DP: Sonia Diaz & Ana Rodriguez – “We have to encourage girls to get out of the comfort zone”
Sonia Diaz and Ana Rodriguez are designers and digital manufacturers at UNYQ, a company that 3D prints stylish prosthetics and orthotics.
Is The Most Popular 3D Modeling Software For You? Maybe Not!
i.materialise published a handy list of what they believe to be the most popular 3D modeling software packages, but we have some questions.
Get Surprised With A Box Of 3D Prints From CubeForme
A new subscription service hopes to deliver a box of surprise 3D prints directly to you each month.
Parallel Goods Hopes To Market High-Quality Useful 3D Models
A Chicago-based team of designers has launched a new 3D model repository focused on well-designed 3D printable utility objects.
Design Your Best in Heijmans’ 3D Printed Wall Cladding Contest
A European construction company has opened a contest to select the most innovative 3D printed wall cladding design.
Talk With Your 3D Clients With talk3D
Another business-oriented 3D cloud service is preparing for launch: talk3D.
One & Only 3D Printed Jewelry
A Toronto-based startup hopes to capture some of the 3D printed jewelry market.
Design of the Week: Power Loader
This week’s selection is the incredibly detailed Power Loader by Aaron Hartman.
3D Printed Furniture Venture Launched by Drawn
France-based Drawn has developed a line of 3D printed furniture using a robotic printing approach.
An Introduction to SolveSpace
I was recently made aware of a free modelling tool called SolveSpace.
The HEFT: Designed With 3D Printing
A simple snow shovel attachment project made extensive use of 3D printing technology to develop a unique product.
3D Printing Idea: Winter Molds
A couple of folks have recently developed 3D models for snowmen, but we think this idea could go much farther.
Attempt to 3D Print Zola’s Train Reveals a Truth of 3D Design
Yale assistant professor of French Morgane Cadieu transformed a literary description of a train into a real 3D print. But she’s demonstrated a barrier to 3D printing by doing so.
Not a 3D Modeler? Hire One!
If you’re unable to obtain the 3D model you require for a print, just design it yourself. But what if you can’t?
3D Printing Hits CNN – And Not “Just Because”
A recent legal controversy involving 3D printing has risen to become one of CNN’s top news stories.
inbu’s 3D Modeling Approach
A UK-based service offers a way to transform an idea into a printed 3D model. This is the way it’s going to be for quite a while.
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?
Make Certain Your 3D Model’s Bottom is Flat
If it hasn’t happened to you yet, it will in the future: prints with not-quite flat bottoms.
Unyq’s Unique 3D Printed Fairings
We’re checking out a new business that supplies prosthetic fairings using 3D printing tech: Unyq.
DiCaprio Gets a 3D Printed Oscar
The folks at CGTrader have solved Leonardo DiCaprio’s problem of not receiving an Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards.
Design of the Week: Morphologic
This week’s selection is Morphologic, by the team of Chien Shuo Pai, Alberto Herrera Salas, Nishanth Peethala and Zhu Kele. Their purpose was to develop a structure that could become an architectural component. In the image you can see a miniature version demonstrating how the basic component can be recombined into potentially colossal structures. … Continue reading Design of the Week: Morphologic
The Amazing 3D Printed Designs of Rob Elford
We’ve been perusing the works of UK-based artist Rob Elford, who specializes in wearable 3D printed items. Any one of his works could easily qualify for our Design of the Week feature, but we felt it necessary to show his new collection, “Ephemeral Delusions in a Motionless State”. Elford says: The inspiration for Ephemeral… Continue reading The Amazing 3D Printed Designs of Rob Elford
The 3D-Lab Store
We’ve uncovered yet another 3D model store, the 3D-Lab Store. Like many similar ventures, Poland-based 3D-Lab Store offers shoppers the opportunity to select a 3D print from a set of models. Some of the pieces offer sizing and color choices, which is particularly useful for bracelets. Objects are printed in various colors of PLA… Continue reading The 3D-Lab Store