Recently we completed our annual reader survey, and we found some interesting results.
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MatterHackers Introduces Financing Options for 3D Printing Equipment
MatterHackers now offers financing options.
Do Consumers Care About 3D-Printed Products?
Markforged survey looks at the average Americanâs attitude toward additive manufacturing.
Strategies for Economical Filament Sourcing in 3D Printing Ventures
Are there options for lowering the cost of filament?
3D Scanner Selection: Nine Essential Questions to Consider
So you want to buy a 3D scanner? These are the nine questions you should be asking.
Book of the Week: Everything You Need to Know About Buying Your First 3D Printer
This weekâs selection is âEverything You Need to Know About Buying Your First 3D Printerâ by Y. S. Parham.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
What Questions Should You Ask Before Purchasing a Desktop 3D Printer?
Be on the lookout for âDefinitive Guidesâ to desktop 3D printing.
What to Consider When Choosing a 3D Printer NozzleÂ
What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?
Benefits of Having a 3D Printer for Your Home
It might not feel like long ago when 3D printers were only accessible to big corporations, tech teams, or people with enormous amounts of money.
What Kind of 3D Printer Should I Get?
The eternal question of those new to 3D printing is âwhat kind of 3D printer should I get?â
When is the Best Time to Buy a 3D Printer?
So youâve decided to buy a desktop 3D printer, but when is the best time to do so?
Eight Certain Signs a 3D Printer is Crap
Is there an easy way to tell whether a 3D printer is not for you? Yes, there are several.
Duch Group Offers “Free” SLA 3D Printers
A 3D printer manufacturer is apparently giving away 3D printers, but thereâs a catch.
Aniwaa’s B2B Switch
Aniwaa formally announced a pivot into a B2B 3D printing marketplace.
Buying a New or Vintage Car? How 3D Printing Can Help You Make a Choice
If youâre in the market for a vehicle, youâve got a big decision ahead of you
Could 3D Printer Prices Rise?
Prices are rising everywhere these days, and one has to wonder if 3D printing will follow that same path.
Survey Results: Most Important 3D Printer Purchasing Factors
What are the most important factors to consider when purchasing a desktop 3D printer?
Formlabs Now In Massive GPO
Formlabs announced their entry into a huge healthcare group purchasing organization, Vizient.
Question of the Week: Selecting A 3D Printer For Education
This weekâs question is about selecting 3D printers for education.
Signs Of 3D Printing Expansion
Could the piqued interest in additive manufacturing persist after the pandemic? Some signs say âYesâ!
Is It Time To Join Club 3D?
Itâs a new year and perhaps itâs time to put your 3D printing goals into action.
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?
As Always, Trust Is The Most Important 3D Printer Specification
What is the most important 3D printer specification? I think itâs trust.
Really Cheap Filament, With a Big Catch
The message said PLA filament for only US$8.50 / kg â could this be true?
Is Subscription-Based 3D Printing For You?
There are several ways to obtain 3D printing technology, and one of them is by subscription. But is it for you?
MakerBot Releases 2020 3D Printing Trends Report
MakerBot has released its 2020 3D Printing Trends Report, and there are some very interesting findings within it.
8 Reasons Why You Should Not Buy A Home 3D Printer
Many Fabbaloo readers own their own 3D printer, while others contemplate buying one. But should you?
The Cheap Filament Option
Many Fabbaloo readers consume a lot of 3D printer materials, and that can be expensive. But there are ways to reduce costs.
Customized Products Face Consumer Challenges
Dassault Systèmes has undertaken a survey to understand consumer attitudes to custom-made products and this could affect the future growth of 3D printing.
Question of the Week: What 3D Printer Should I Buy For My School?
This weekâs question is about buying 3D printers for schools.
Blowing Your Leftover Budget On A 3D Printer? Some Things To Consider
At this late date in the year, many organizations have some 3D printing thinking to do.
How To Keep Up With 3D Printer Updates – Or Not
It seems that as soon as you acquire a 3D printer, itâs obsolete. What should you do?
Outsourcing Your 3D Printing? Or Should You Insource?
A question that is sometimes not even asked, let alone answered, is the question of outsourcing 3D printing.
Is This the Best Time to be Buying a Professional 3D Printer?
Could this be the best time in history to seek a professional 3D printer? It certainly could be.
Reading Between the Lines of 3D Hubsâ Latest Trends Report
I found it interesting to see some long term patterns appearing in 3D Hubsâ monthly trends report.
Questionable Ratings Plague Amazon 3D Printer Listings
Shopping for a 3D printer on Amazon? Watch out for twisted product ratings.
Timing is Everything in 3D Printer Kickstarters
After observing a number of 3D printer crowdfunding fails, there seems to be an effect you should be aware of.
How to Price a 3D Printer Purchase
3D printer purchasing is easy: just look up the sale price and see if you have budget for it. Right? Yes?
The Bottom to Top Chase in 3D Printing is Closing
For years there has been a significant gap in quality between industrial and âhobbyâ 3D printers, but itâs becoming a more difficult to measure.
When to Take the Plunge: van Straaten Seeks Own Color 3D Printer?
Long-time 3D print artist Eric van Straaten of the Netherlands is attempting something unique for artists in this field: obtaining his own color 3D printer.
The Most Important Feature Of A 3D Printer Is Not What Youâd Expect
Our streets are awash in 3D printers, each of which has different specifications and capabilities. But what is the most important consideration?
Donât Forget To Count The Eight Other Costs Of 3D Printing
When shopping for a 3D printer, the price of the unit is of prime importance. But really, that isnât the whole story on cost.
Industrial 3D Printer Guide Launched
You might be familiar with our 3D printing Buying Guides. Weâve added a new one to the family: Industrial 3D Printers.
Advice on Buying a 3D Printer
A discussion thread at C4DCafe.com discusses the question, “what should you consider when buying a 3D printer?” The answer, not surprisingly, turns out to be “it depends on what you want to do”. As with any purchase, you must determine your intentions before proceeding. Once you know your direction, you can then consider the basic… Continue reading Advice on Buying a 3D Printer