The European Investment Bank announced a huge €15M (USD$17M) loan to Ultimaker; this should enable many things to happen.
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Multiple Surprises in the Lightning UV DLP 3D Printer
A newly launched desktop resin-based 3D printer, the Lightning, includes a couple of surprising features.
Rocket Crafters use Ingenious 3D Printing Technique
It’s always amazing to see others leverage 3D printing in unexpected ways. One company doing so is Rocket Crafters.
3D Printing Cocktail Gadget Suggests New 3D Printing Technique
I’m looking at a curious 3D printing system called “Print A Drink” and wondering where this approach could go.
Design of the Week: Wiffle Ball Bat Holder
This week’s selection is the practical Wiffle Ball Bat Holder by Portland-based JPGrind.
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.
Additive Manufacturing At IMTS
At the beginning of this week I headed to Chicago for IMTS.
Avante’s Experiments with 3D Printed Injection Molds
Avante Technology has been experimenting with producing effective 3D printed injection molds and apparently has achieved some success.
Johnson & Johnson Adopts Cutting Edge 3D Printing for the Future of Medical Devices
Healthcare is one of the industries to most dramatically see changes occur due to the use of 3D printing technology.
Carbon’s Massive Expansion
Two years ago, few had any idea about Carbon, the 3D printing startup that’s now rapidly expanding across the globe.
An Interview with Filaments.ca
We spoke with a regional 3D printer filament provider to find out the latest.
All About the Inexpensive Cetus Desktop 3D Printer
We spoke with Tiertime’s Jason Wu, product manager of the new Cetus desktop 3D printer to find out more about this inexpensive device.
Proto-Pasta’s Surprising Matte Fiber PLA
Proto-Pasta has introduced a curious new line of PLA-based 3D printer filament: Matte Fiber HTPLA.
20 Product Designers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
Love ’em or just plain don’t have time for ’em, social media platforms are here to stay.
Authentise Releases 3D Printing Analytics Module
Companies with fleets of industrial 3D printers could get much value from a new module in Authentise’s 3DIAX suite: analytics.
Optomec Announces Three New Metal 3D Prints, Including CNC Hybrids
Optomec announced three new metal-capable 3D printing devices in a new line of equipment.
How 3D Printing Has And Will Affect Sports
3D printers have made custom manufacturing easy and inexpensive.
3D Platform Unleashes Not One, But TWO Gigantic 3D Printer Concepts
3D Platform has long been known as a producer of “huge” 3D printers, but the word “huge” will have to be replaced after this announcement.
EnvisionTEC Files Suit Against Formlabs
Ouch! EnvisionTEC has launched a patent infringement lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Formlabs.
3D Print Entrepreneur Disappears in the Philippines
An entrepreneur pioneering a cost-effective method of 3D printing building structures has disappeared in the midst of a scary corporate situation in the Philippines.
What’s a Good Set of 3D Printer Filament?
You have a desktop 3D printer capable of 3D printing many different materials. What should your filament supply look like?
The 3DP Pivot
How smaller 3D printing brands are shifting to thrive in the industrial market.
Fabbaloo to Provide Free Support to 3D Print Initiatives
One of the main reasons this blog exists is to promote and grow 3D printing technology. Today we’re announcing a new program to help make that happen.
Indmatec Reaches Beyond 3D Printing Mere PEEK
Germany-based Indmatec is developing a powerful new high-temperature desktop 3D printer for advanced prototyping.
Design of the Week: Pokeball Aimer
This week’s selection is the useful – to Pokemon Go players – Pokeball Aimer by MyMiniFactory contributor Jon Cleaver.
Another Major Player Enters the 3D Printing Filament Market
Nexeo Solutions has begun marketing a line of 3D printer filament, marking the first venture into 3D printing by the global chemical distributor.
Sightline Maps Produces Instant 3D Printable Terrains
A new project hopes to provide an ability for educators to create any type of 3D contour maps.
Beyond the New 3D Printing Materials
The era of extremely limited 3D printer material selection seems to be ending, but what might the next materials challenge become?
What Is “Industry 4.0” and How Does 3D Printing Fit Into It?
I’ve been hearing more mentions of “Industry 4.0” and “3D Printing” in the same sentence. What does this all mean?
Four Lasers Are Better Than One with New EOS Metal 3D Printer
Ahead of the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), the largest manufacturing trade show in North America, some 3D printing companies are already spreading their feathers.
Are Users Discovering Full Color 3D Printing?
Full color 3D printing is definitely not for everyone. There are those who do use it, but are there many more who don’t yet know they should?
Printr’s Intelligent Dual Extrusion Wiping Feature
Netherlands-based Printr released a new slicing feature for their Formide system that increases the reliability of dual extrusion 3D prints.
It Appears CX5 is a Success
CX5, a sculptable 3D printer filament, appears to have surpassed their launch goals and will become a product.
The New Xerox Direct to Object Inket Printer Can Print Onto Any 3D Object
Although 3D printers have been hogging the bulk of the “printing” limelight within the past few years, 2D printing technologies have been quietly seeing their fair share of technological breakthroughs, too.
Could the Bunker be a Transformational 3D Printing Product?
I’m looking at the Bunker, a 3D printing accessory designed to manage 3D printer filament, but it seems this device is far more than it appears.
Unbelievable Media Coverage of 3D Printing
This morning I noticed a story from an obscure website detailing an announcement from 3D Systems about a product they introduced three years ago!
BioPrinting Breakthrough in Ireland
Researchers at Trinity College in Dublin have worked out a new process for 3D printing live, complex bone structures.
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).
Waiting for Transparent Aluminum 3D Printers
Among the infinite variety of materials in our world is a very peculiar substance known as Aluminium oxynitride, or as some call it, transparent aluminum.
BREAKING: General Electric to Acquire Both Arcam AND SLM!
Today General Electric announced plans to acquire two metal 3D printing companies, Arcam and SLM Solutions.
Thermwood’s Monstrous 3D Printer and CNC Hybrid
CNC maker Thermwood announced a very unusual device: the LSAM, which combines CNC and 3D printing technologies.
Seven Ways That 3D Printing Companies Are Promoting Their Businesses
Promoting a 3D printing company is more challenging today than ever before due to the huge number of companies in the space.
An Ineffective 3D Printing Stunt
I’m reading reports of a new Guinness World Record for the “largest 3D print ever”. But this is a pointless exercise.
Design of the Week: Box Microscope
This week’s selection is the Box Microscope kit by Cults3D contributor Callen.
The Sintratec Kit: Low Cost Nylon Powder 3D Printing
If you’re seeking a way to 3D print complex structures in nylon, there are a few choices, but one of the least expensive is Sintratec’s 3D printer kit.
How Do You Implement 3D Printing?
While some readers might think getting into 3D printing is as simple as buying a machine and powering it up, that’s definitely not the case for industry users.
Blueprinter Having Difficulties?
We’ve received evidence that Denmark-based Blueprinter may be having financial issues.
Six Thoughts on Stratasys’ Blockbuster Industry Announcement
I’ve been thinking more about the implications of Stratasys’ industrial 3D printing announcement last week.
Two Curious Printer Features on the Deltatower
Recently we examined machines from Deltatower, a Swiss-based manufacturer of large-sized delta 3D printers.
LLNL Sheds Light on 3D Printing Next-Gen Metamaterials
U.S. government labs have become involved in 3D printing in a big way, necessarily adopting the technology for research and development purposes since the technology’s inception, but also pushing the boundaries of what 3D printing is truly capable of.
Dyze Design’s New DyzeXtruder GT
Montreal’s Dyze Design has released a new version of their 3D printer extruder mechanism and it seems to include many interesting design features.
Socks for your 3D Printer Nozzle?
E3D announced a new product: HotEnd Socks. Is this a necessary item?
WI3DP Offers In-Person Networking Meetup
The Women in 3D Printing group has scheduled a meetup for September in the Bay Area.
This Desktop CNC Machine Gets You Milling for Under $500
If you’re not getting your recommended daily allowance of sawdust and aluminum shavings, chances are you’re looking at desktop CNC milling machine options.
Tips for Attending A 3D Print Trade Show
Whether you’ve been to one or not, if you’re reading this publication you more than likely will at some point in your career. Here’s our tips to get the most out of the experience.
The 3D Printing Business Directory
There’s an interesting new service you might be interested in joining: the 3D Printing Business Directory.
Jenny Chen – “We Believe That People, And Not Technology, Are The Driving Force Behind Technological Revolution”
Jenny Chen is the mind behind 3DHeals. One of the goals of 3DHeals is to educate the community about applications and innovations using 3D Printing in the healthcare industry.
One Tip You Must Know: The Cold Pull Technique
The truth with a desktop 3D printer is that you will definitely be performing service on it. But there’s one easy technique you must master.
Prometheus: A New Two-Material Option for Single Extruder 3D Printers
Canada-based DisTech Automation announced the impending arrival of their new Prometheus dual-extrusion solution.
Kloner3D’s Fascinating Twin 3D Printing System
Kloner3D is a Florence, Italy-based 3D printer manufacturer producing now eight machines, including the amazing 240Twin machine.
Into the Mailbag: Fabbaloo’s Incoming Message Periodic Review
As a very popular 3D print blog, we tend to receive a ton of messages from the public. Some of them are “interesting”.
“No Smokers, Pets or 3D Printers, Please”
A discussion on Reddit focuses on a very unusual apartment rental advertisement that mentions 3D printing. But what does this mean?
Have You Tried ASA 3D Printer Filament?
Among the small explosion of new 3D print materials is a substance you may not have considered: ASA.
Optomec’s New Micron-Level 3D Printing Capability
Optomec announced an improvement in their Aerosol Jet Technology that permits production of very small structures.
Design of the Week: Sneakers I
This week’s selection is the surprisingly practical Sneakers I by Recreus3D.
The RoVa4D Smashes Funding Goals at a Sweet Spot
We described ORD’s innovative RoVa3D multicolor desktop 3D printer some weeks ago, as launched with a fundraising campaign. How did they do?
Leasing or Buying Your 3D Printer?
I’ve just noticed that Type A Machines now offers leasing programs for acquiring their equipment, but is this something you should consider?
Hands On With Afinia’s ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner
This week we had the chance to test out Afinia’s ES360 tabletop 3D scanning system.
An Update on the 3D Monstr
Since I’ve been writing about large-format 3D printers lately, today we are revisiting 3D Monstr’s line of 3D printers.
Carbon Expands 3D Printing Service Bureau Network
Given the speed and materials possible with continuous liquid interface production (CLIP)—the groundbreaking 3D printing tech developed by Carbon—it’s not surprising that large manufacturers such as BMW and Delphi Automotive have taken the tech on board for prototyping and short-run production.
ExOne Makes Big Changes at the Top
ExOne swapped out their CEO this past week, suggesting possible changes in strategy.
Autodesk Announces Gift of $25,000 in Product Design Software for Every Fab Lab
When it comes to equipping tomorrow’s designers and engineers with the tools they need to create compelling projects today, few companies have been as generous in offering access to software, tools and even fabrication facilities as Autodesk has.
The Metal Powder Business Expands Due To 3D Printing, But Only So Far
It seems that metal producers have noticed this pattern and have been gearing up for more sales.
NONSTOP: Stratasys’ New Infinite Build 3D Concept
As part of Stratasys’ blockbuster announcement, they unveiled an entirely new 3D printing concept, the Infinite Build 3D Demonstrator, which prints SIDEWAYS!
Two 3D Printer Liquid Adhesives You Can Buy
The eternal problem of extrusion-based desktop 3D printers is bed adhesion. Here are two commercial solutions specifically designed for that purpose.
Bathsheba – “It’s Probably Easier to Make Money Than to Do the Best Work You’re Capable Of.”
The Woman in 3D Printing I am delighted to present in the blog today is the well-known Bathsheba.
Stratasys Announces Bold Strategy: Two Key New Concepts Unveiled
Today 3D print giant Stratasys announced a bold new strategy focused on industry that will no doubt have a significant effect on manufacturing in the future.
Filamentive’s Sustainable 3D Printer Filaments
I met with representatives of Filamentive to find out more about their interesting series of sustainable 3D printer filaments.
What Happens When Your 3D Printer Manufacturer Drops Support?
In an increasing number of cases, support ceases for aging 3D printers. What should you do?
UNLAYERED: Stratasys’ New Robotic Composite 3D Concept
As mentioned earlier, Stratasys announced a new strategy involving two utterly new 3D printing concepts. One of them is the Robotic Composite 3D Demonstrator.
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 Case for Insuring Your 3D Print Operation
3D printing has continued to prove itself as a promising solution for many manufacturers/businesses, creating opportunities and prototyping capabilities that were once unavailable, while significantly expediting “time to market”.
Is 3D Printing Truly Green?
There’s been much ado made of the notion of “green” 3D printing, but is this really true?
MAKEiT Releases the Pro-L Desktop 3D Printer
MAKEiT is a small company producing a powerful desktop 3D printer that’s quite suitable for low volume production use. Now they’re released a newly improved version, the Pro-L.
Design of the Week: Rottlace Masks
This week’s selection is the strange Rottlace mask by the MIT Mediated Matter Group.
3D Hubs’ 3D Printing Process Chart is Comprehensive, But…
3D Hubs has developed a very clear infographic detailing the numerous 3D printing processes. But I think there’s one problem with it.
The Frequency of 3D Content Violations is Astonishing
Earlier we wrote a story on LayerTrove, a new Scotland-based startup that happens to be selling unlicensed 3D content. But how often does this occur? It turns out to be astonishingly frequent.
Free 3D Software for the New School Year
It’s that time of year for many students about to enter another year of learning, hopefully many in 3D. Fortunately, there are many ways to access free 3D software.
The Newly Discovered Problem with All Large-Format 3D Printers
Recently we’ve written several stories about new, large-format 3D printers. While these machines can print large items, there’s a big problem with them.
The Ceramaker 3D Printer: A Specialty Machine for Specialty Materials
While ceramics may be among the oldest and most widespread of materials used by humanity, ceramics 3D printing has a much more narrow set of applications.
Reflow: Recycled 3D Printer Filament System That Works
There have been many aborted attempts at producing recycled 3D printer filament, but Reflow’s approach appears to be successful.
The Confusing Paradox of 3D Printer Adhesion
One problem increasingly encountered by 3D printer operators is something one would have been solved a while ago: adhesion
Two “Secret” 3D Printing Startups
Fabbaloo reader Lance Pickens asked about two 3D printing startups, so what else could I do but check them out?
This is How you Paint a 3D Printed Mech
Remember the Mechwarrior model we shared a few weeks ago? So. Good. We’re in the process of printing up one of our own and can’t wait to paint it.
100(ish) Educational 3D Printing Projects Released by MyStemKits
For schools, classrooms and educators this could be a lifesaver in September: a monstrous selection of 3D printing projects from MyStemKits.