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What are the Advantages of 3D CAD?
How about no confusion and accuracy, for starters.
Solid Knitting: How Researchers Are Weaving the Future of 3D Objects
Researchers have developed an amazing new fabrication process they call âSolid Knittingâ.
How will Autodesk use AI for Product Design?
A conversation with Stephen Hooper.
Why Asian 3D Print Software Feels Confusing to Western Users
If youâve been troubled with the sometimes confusing interfaces of Asian 3D print software, it turns out there is a reason why this happens.
New 3D Printing Guidelines aim to Improve Lattice Designs
Novel design parameter dubbed âenhancement factorâ helps minimize structural defects.
Introducing QuickCurve: The Slightly Nonplanar 3D Printing Slicer
Iâm reading about QuickCurve, an experimental nonplanar 3D print slicer.
5 Dos and Donâts for Anyone Learning Simulation Technology
NAFEMSâ top trainer gives advice for all CAE users.
Shapeways to Sell Software Assets: Major Shift in Company Strategy
Shapeways has apparently struck an agreement to sell its software assets, likely indicating a fundamental change to the company as we know it.
AI at Autodesk, an Interview with Mike Haley, Part 3
Autodesk implemented AI in 2016 with Design Graph. Nobody noticed.
Question of the Week: Resurrecting the Kodak Portrait 3D Printer
This weekâs question is regarding the now unsupported Kodak Portrait desktop 3D printer.
3DPFIX: A New AI Troubleshooting System Developed to Simplify 3D Printing for Novices
Researchers have developed a troubleshooting AI system for 3D print novices called â3DPFIXâ.
From Orbit to Object: Transforming Space Probe Paths into 3D Prints
A new research paper proposes a method to use interplanetary space probe trajectories as a method to generate unique 3D printable designs.
Renishaw to Boost 3D Printing Capabilities Through New Partnership with Materialise
Materialise announced a partnership with Renishaw that should benefit Renishaw 3D printer operators.
Slant 3D Launches API for Direct Access to Print Farms
News from Slant 3D: theyâve developed an API for developers to directly access their print farm.
Leap71 and Solideon Partner to Develop Large-Scale Metal 3D Printer for Space Manufacturing
Leap71 has struck another very interesting strategic agreement to help develop a large-scale metal 3D printer for industry.
MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing
MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.
Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership
1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.
One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities
Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.
The Hylo and Basis: AON3D’s Game-Changing Printer and Software Combo
AON3D announced an intriguing new 3D printer thatâs driven by a new AI-powered software system.
Rethinking Construction: The Potential of Generative Design for 3D Printed Buildings
Iâve been thinking about a new concept for designing 3D printed buildings that just might change the way we work and live quite a bit.
Introducing GaussianDreamer: Faster Text to 3D Model Generation
A new experimental text to 3D concept shows a path towards efficient 3D model generation.
Ai Build Secures Major Investment with a Surprising Twist
Ai Build announced theyâve received a significant investment, and thereâs an interesting twist to the story.
Silicon Valley’s Open Source Shift: Implications for 3D Printing
A story about open source trends might become disturbing for the 3D print world.
Leap 71 Open Sources PicoGK: A Revolutionary Computational Engineering Framework
Leap 71 has open sourced a powerful computational engineering software framework.
Enhancing 3D Print Recycling: The Proposal to Add Recycling Stamps
My proposal to allow 3D print slicers to emboss recycling stamps has generated some interesting ideas.
Fundamentals of Computational Engineering: Part 1 â A Bit of History
Letâs define what Computational Engineering is and how it differs from the way we currently use computers to design physical parts.
Book of the Week: CAD Projects with Tinkercad
This weekâs selection is âCAD Projects with Tinkercadâ by Johannes Wild.
From ‘Junk’ to High-Speed: The Potential Revival of Slower 3D Printers
Thereâs an interesting implication from the achievement of high speed printing on the Prusa Mini.
Making 3D Print Recycling Easier: A Proposal for Slicing Software Developers
Iâm increasingly disturbed by the pile of waste 3D prints I am generating, and I have an idea that might help recycle them.
Sensors and AI: The Next Frontier in Enhancing 3D Printing Technology
Iâve thinking a lot lately about sensors on 3D printers.
Book of the Week: OpenSCAD For Beginners
This weekâs selection is âOpenSCAD For Beginners: Step-By-Step Tips & Tricks To Mastering OpenSCADâ by Dessie Dr Brooks.
9 Ways AI Could Affect 3D Printing
AI is upon us, but what might it affect in the 3D printing universe?
UltiMaker Software Integration: Unraveling the Future of their Combined Environments
Iâve been wondering how UltiMaker will tie together their software environments, which could be quite interesting.
Inside UltiMaker’s Thingiverse Makeover: What’s New & Improved?
It’s a question on everyone’s lips: What has UltiMaker been doing with Thingiverse?
Pellet Power: How Juggerbot’s Material Card is Changing the 3D Printing Game
Juggerbot has been developing something they call a âmaterial cardâ.
Navigating the Complexities of Implementing Construction 3D Printing
I recently had a conversation with someone attempting to implement construction 3D printing, and discovered many things.
EOS Unveils Smart Fusion: A Real-Time Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
EOS announced a new real-time feature for their metal 3D printers called âSmart Fusionâ.
Bridging Biology and 3D Printing: Researchers Create Groundbreaking Mesosurface Technique
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing highly unusual âmesosurfacesâ.
Book of the Week: FreeCAD Beginnerâs Starter Kit
This weekâs selection is âFreeCAD Beginnerâs Starter Kitâ by Aleksander Sadowski.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing with SketchUp
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing with SketchUpâ by Aaron Dietzen.
Formlabs Unveils Dental Solutions for Increased Production Throughput
Formlabs introduced a bevy of new products for their dental business unit today.
Onshape Holds an Online User Conference
Highlights and observations of Onshape Live 23.
Understanding the 10 Steps of 3D Scanning Workflows
3D scanning can appear to be complex, but there are actually only a few standard steps required.
Formlabs Introduces Automation Ecosystem for 3D Printing
Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.
2022: A Look At The Top 10 3D Printing Developments
Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate countdown their top ten 3D print developments for 2022.
Big Deal: Hexagon Gives Czinger Supercar a $100 Million Turbo Boost
Divergent Technology gets an investment from Hexagon AB.
Meltio Launches Software Ecosystem for Manufacturing Solutions
Meltio announced a new software ecosystem for their manufacturing solutions.
Book of the Week: Advanced 3D Printing with Grasshopper
This weekâs selection is âAdvanced 3D Printing with Grasshopperâ by Diego Garcia Cuevas and Gianluca Pugliese.
Formnext 2022: Back To Normal⊠Or Not?
We just completed the epic Formnext exhibition and have some thoughts.
Two New Innovations From Meltio
Meltio has introduced two new innovations: âHorizonâ slicing software and a laser calibration system.
Software Now Drives Many 3D Printing ImprovementsÂ
Software has become increasingly important in 3D printing in multiple dimensions.
Adobeâs $20 Billion Bet on Design Digitization
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the implications of Adobe’s bid to acquire Figma.
We All Need A Slicing Profile Standard
Iâm wondering why there isnât a standard format for 3D print slicing profiles.
An Easy Way To Start Non-Planar 3D Printing
I found a very easy way to start non-planar 3D printing.
Carbon Acquires Advanced Generative Software System
Carbon announced today their first corporate acquisition, and itâs a big deal.
Book of the Week: FreeCAD 0.20 Learn by Doing
This weekâs selection is âFreeCAD 0.20 Learn by doing: Sketcher, Part Design, Assemblies, Technical Drawingsâ by T Kishore.
A New Online Platform Wants to Take Additively Manufactured Electronics to the Next Level
FrAMEwork developed by J.A.M.E.S is part of a growing global movement to disrupt the electronics industry.
NVIDIA Researchers Develop More Effective 3D Scanning Method
Researchers at NVIDIA have created a unique method of producing 3D models from 2D images.
Kickstarter Refunds 3D Scanner Contributions
According to a court document, Kickstarter will begin refunding backers of Crealityâs latest 3D scanner project.
Complementary Aspects of MakerBot and Ultimaker
What are some interesting ways that MakerBot and Ultimaker could fit together?
A Look at Thangs Workspace
Thangs is a well-known 3D model repository, but did you know they have a fascinating version control system?
SmartScan: Improving Metal 3D Printing
Researchers are developing an interesting system to dramatically improve print quality for metal 3D prints.
Book of the Week: Getting Started in ZBrush
This weekâs selection is âGetting Started in ZBrushâ by Greg Johnson.
BREAKING: Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation
In a surprise announcement today, Markforged has acquired Teton Simulation.
Artec 3D Launches Intellectual Property Lawsuit
News broke about a lawsuit filed by Artec 3D regarding the intellectual property of their software suite.
Do You Know These 3D Printed Lattice Applications?
A new research paper investigates the rather long list of applications for 3D printed lattices.
Eight 3D Print Companies On The Move
I follow many 3D printing companies, but there are a few on which Iâm keeping a close watch.
New Method of Splitting 3D Models To Fit on Smaller 3D Printers
A paper released last month describes an efficient method for splitting 3D models, enabling 3D printing of large objects on smaller machines.
Our Top 3D Print Stories of 2021, Determined By You
Itâs the end of the year, and I wondered which stories gathered the most views by Fabbaloo readers.
Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?
I had a chat with Teton Simulationâs Doug Kenik to find out where SmartSlice is headed.
Authentise Integrates Solukon
Authentise announced yet another system integration, this time with Solukon equipment.
A Basketful of Product Announcements From 3D Systems
Industry leader 3D Systems announced a number of new products, services and partnerships to beef up their industrial capabilities.
Apple Joins Blender Development Fund
The Blender Foundation announced that Apple has joined their development fund.
3YOURMIND’s Carbon Arrangement
I spoke with 3YOURMIND CEO Alexsander Ciszek to learn more about their interesting arrangement with Carbon.
Carbon and Adidas Could Be Making The Most Produced 3D Printed Product
Adidas and Carbon announced a new collaboration to produce an updated 4DFWD shoe.
Markforged Updates Platform With Two 3D Printers, Speedier Software
This week, Markforged announced new additions to its 3D printing platform.
Shining 3D Pairs 3D Scanner With MSoft
Shining 3D announced a new bundle combining hardware with targeted application software.
Adidas Releases the 4DFWD Using Carbon AM Technology
Adidas announced a new partially 3D printed shoe, the 4DFWD.
Authentise x Hexagon: End-To-End Software Solutions For Additive Manufacturing
A new partnership is bringing shop floor data together with data intelligence for consistency in additive manufacturing.
3YOURMIND Raises US$12.4M
3YOURMIND announced theyâve received a massive investment of US$12.4M.
3D Control Systems To Support OctoPrint Integration
3D Control Systems announced an arrangement with the Octoprint project to provide support for software integrations.
Ultimaker CEO Shares A Look At Strategy
Ultimakerâs new CEO offers an inside look at the companyâs strategic shift toward ecosystem thinking.
Ecosystem Thinking At Ultimaker
Ultimaker has announced a new platform strategy and new software offerings.
Fortify Expands 3D Printing Portfolio
Fortify has announced two new 3D printers and a software addition, expanding the companyâs 3D printing portfolio.
Book of the Week: The Pragmatic Programmer
This weekâs selection is âThe Pragmatic Programmerâ by Andy Hunt.
Analyzing AM Part Quality At Scale
Researchers have developed an approach for measuring 3D printed part quality over multiple machines.
Carbon Design Engine Set To Change The Lattice Generation Game
Carbon has introduced a new automated lattice design tool poised to send shockwaves throughout production-focused 3D printing.
Shining 3D Releases ExScan 3.6
Shining 3D has released a new version of their 3D scanning software for EinScan devices, version 3.6.
Neatsy AI Upgrades Shoe Fit With 3D Foot Scans
A U.S.-based startup called Neatsy AI makes use of the iPhoneâs depth-sensing FaceID technology to predict comfortable sneaker fit for customers via 3D modelling.
Successful 3D Printing Requires Optimal Everything
Iâm reading an interesting case study from Teton Simulation that illustrates an often-ignored fact of 3D printing: everything must work.
Book of the Week: The Complete Guide to Blender Graphics
This weekâs selection is âThe Complete Guide to Blender Graphics: Computer Modeling & Animationâ by John M. Blain.
PTC to Acquire Arena Solutions
PTC has taken another step into the software-as-a-service (SaaS) world with the acquisition of Arena Solutions, a provider of cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) platforms.
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 Ultimakerâs 2020 reflections and 2021 trends and predictions.
Digital Anatomy 3D Printing Adds Realistic Bone Capability
3D printed medical models are becoming ever more realistic, as Stratasys shows with its new biomechanically realistic bone capability.