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Hexagon Accelerates Additive Manufacturing With New Platform
Hexagon released an interesting new platform that may be of interest to companies using additive manufacturing.
Nasa Wants To Build A Pipeline On The Moon
The space agency is studying moon-based robots and additive manufacturing to build a pipeline that transports oxygen from an extraction site to a lunar base.
Sketchfab Updates Terms of Use to Protect 3D Models from AI Training
Sketchfab has issued a rather interesting and futuristic update to their Terms of Use.
Sustainable Manufacturing of the Future: Reports from Dansk AM Hub and Kimya
Two reports on sustainability were issued this week by additive manufacturing organizations.
The Complexity of Electroplating 3D Prints â The Process of Electroplating Explained
The process of electroplating 3D prints is powerful, yet not very well known or practiced.
Collins Aerospace Leverages 3D Printing to Increase Efficiency of Monroe MRO Facility
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a recent expansion of 3D printing capacity by Collins Aerospace.
Carima CMYK Resin: Revolutionary Nontoxic 3D Printing Material Now Easily Accessible in the US and Canada
Carima’s nontoxic CYMK resin just got a lot more accessible.
3D Printing Company Shifts to 4-Day Work Week: What Does This Mean For You?
A 3D print company has shifted to a four-day week.
Xolo Scores Major Investment for Next-Level 3D Printing Technology
Xolo received a huge investment, and this is a really big deal.
Stratasys Launches New J3 Dentajet Multi-Material 3D Printer
The smaller, entry-level system enables dental labs to produce extremely accurate mixed applications, in a single tray, simultaneously.
Backlog on the Rio Grande: How 3D Printing Could Ease Tensions Between the US, Mexico, and Canada
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at manufacturing tensions between three countries.
Before You Cancel Netflix, Relive the Early Days of 3D Printing
Thereâs something you should watch on Netflix, and it is specifically about 3D printing.
What Could the ‘Moonlight’ Robot Mean for 3D Printing?
A fascinating new motion system has been developed that just might have an application or two in the 3D print world.
Does a 3D Printed Basketball Predict Future Designs?
EOS released information about a rather unusual basketball they and partners were able to 3D print.
Book of the Week: Digital Crafts: Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists and Designer Makers
This weekâs selection is âDigital Crafts: Industrial Technologies for Applied Artists and Designer Makersâ by Fabbaloo friend Anne Marie Shillito.
Question of the Week: Resin Safety in Public Library Makerspaces
This weekâs question answers a somewhat disturbing question about resin safety.
Quickly Find Any 3D Model with Thangs AI-Based 2D SearchÂ
Thangs announced a new AI-powered search function that could make finding 3D models incredibly simple.
3D Systems’ Revolutionary Regenerative Tissue Program: A Step towards 3D Printed Organs?
3D Systems announced a broad new program to 3D print human tissue.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Braiding Machine
This weekâs selection is the Braiding Machine by Printables contributor âJackâ.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 19, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Combating Cancer: Exploring the Potential of HP, Varian and Adaptiiv’s 3D Print Collaboration
Charles Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine a powerful combination of technologies to advance cancer treatments.
Win a Brand New ANYCUBIC 3D Printer: Participate in Our Annual Reader Survey
Itâs that time of year again; weâve rolled out our annual reader survey, and this year there is an incredible prize for one lucky respondent.
Ensure Successful 3D Printing with Project Fringe from Phase3D
Phase3Dâs âProject Fringeâ delivers real-time 3D monitoring to 3D printers.
Solukon Brings Automated Depowdering to EOS P1 and P5 Series 3D Printers
Solukon announced a new series of adapters that should greatly expand the use of the sophisticated post processing system.
Metal 3D Startup Is Betting Its Factory-Sized 3D Printers Change Everything
With a roster of engineers from innovation hotbeds such as SpaceX, Tesla and Apple, Freeform Future Corp. is looking to print big and print often.
What is the Mystery Project from Markforged’s Founders?
There could be something very interesting brewing from the folks behind Markforged.
COBOD Completes Project 3D Printing Climate-Resistant 10 Homes in Kenya
COBOD reports incredible progress on one of their several 3D printed home projects.
3D Systems’ ProJet MJP 2500W Increases Jewelry Production Throughput
3D Systems announced a very interesting jewelry 3D printer, the ProJet MJP 2500W.
Learn How 3D Printing Helped Create Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio”
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing technology played a big part in the production of Guillermo del Toroâs âPinocchio”, soon to be released on Netflix.
Tiny Yet Mighty: Introducing the Smallest Working 3D PrinterÂ
A video has emerged that shows what is likely the smallest 3D printer ever made.
ALD Vacuum Technologies Launches Massive Metal 3D Printer, the EBuild
ALD Vacuum Technologies has introduced a massive metal 3D printer, the âEBuildâ.
Tractus3D’s T3500SE: The Tallest Delta 3D Printer on the Market?
Tractus3D offers what is likely the tallest delta 3D printer Iâve ever seen: the T3500SE.
US DOE Announces US$30M in AM-Focused Funding
For the development of materials and manufacturing to lower the costs of large wind turbines.
3D Printed Eco-Friendly Mushroom Leather: MycoWorks
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a very new and eco-friendly material that could be used in 3D printing.
Reinforcing 3D Printed Aluminum with Titanium Wire – A Breakthrough in Metal 3D Printing
Chinese researchers have developed a way to reinforce 3D printed aluminum with titanium wire.
Rocket Launched by UC Berkeley Students Contains 3D Printed Components
Students at UC Berkeley have launched a large rocket containing a number of 3D printed components.
Exploring the Automation and Modular Design of Additive Industries’ Metal 3D Printer System
We had a chat with Additive Industries recently, and learned more about the metal 3D printer manufacturer.
Book of the Week: Sell Your Crafts Online
This weekâs selection is âSell Your Crafts Online: The Handmakerâs Guide to Selling from Etsy, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Shopify and Moreâ by James Dillehay.
Western vs. Asian 3D Printers: When AI Changes the Equation
AI will shake up the 3D printing industry in more ways than you might realize.
3D Printing Industry Set to Take Off with Relativity Space’s Milestone Launch
Relativity Space is nearing a key milestone, and so is 3D printing.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Garden Tractor
This weekâs selection is the incredible 3D printed garden tractor by Reddit contributor âFeckMeGentlyâ.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 12, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen: Reducing Plastic Usage with the q3d Lamp
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a new toy 3D printer.
Participate in Fabbaloo’s Reader Survey for a Chance to Win an Anycubic 3D Printer
Fabbaloo has launched our annual reader survey, and thereâs some great prizes for participants.
Critical Video Published About Prusa Research: “Dear Prusa Research⊠We Need To Talk.”
A very controversial video has emerged directing strong criticism at Prusa Research.
ECAM: Metal 3D Printing With No Heat, Lasers or Powder
Fabric8Labs has developed a truly unique metal 3D printing process that is unlike all existing processes.
Handheld Laser Scanner Gets 0.012 mm Accuracy
Creaform HandySCAN BLACK Elite is 2x more accurate than companyâs previous best.
Mass Portal Launches MP20 Belt 3D Printer for Automated Part Removal
Mass Portal has a belt 3D printer!
Donât Make the Same Mistake: What Went Wrong with the Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter
The Plybot project has been silent for months and its backers are angry, seeking refunds that may never come.
Stratasys Enters the Multi-Billion Dollar Denture Printing Market with “TrueDent”
Stratasys has made a very unusual and strategic move into a new application area.
Defense Production in India Gains Momentum with 3D Printing Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review large Indian firms leveraging 3D printing.
New 10X Desiccant from Slice Engineering Keeps Filament Dry
Slice Engineering has introduced a very interesting new way to keep filament dry.
The Growing Distinction Between Desktop and Industrial 3D Printing
Iâm sensing a definite splitting of the 3D print industry in recent years.
Rapidly Design Lightweight Parts with Metafold’s 3D Modeling Tool
Metafold is a powerful tool to generate and process highly complex 3D models.
Carver Pump partners with IperionX to produce AM parts for the US Navy
The US currently has no domestic capacity to traditionally manufacture the large titanium pump castings, and is therefore turning to AM as the solution.
3D Printing Implications of the L3Harris Technologies Acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi believe recent corporate moves could boost 3D printing usage.
Controversy Mounts Over Stalled Plybot 3D Printer Kickstarter Campaign
Controversy is rising over a stalled Kickstarter campaign.
NVIDIA’s Magic3D System: Generating High-Resolution 3D Models from Text Prompts
NVIDIA Researchers have developed an improved technique for automatically generating 3D models from text input.
Taking Advantage of 3D Printing for Enhanced Elective Surgeries During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at opportunities for 3D printing technology in healthcare.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Step by Step
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing Step by Stepâ by Carmelito Andrade.
Question of the Week: Where Are The Print Profiles?
This weekâs question is all about print profiles for desktop FFF 3D printers.
Making Injection Molding Better with Metal 3D Printing
I had a discussion with Velo3D and learned of a very interesting application for metal 3D printing.
Freeform Emerges from Stealth with a Revolutionary 3D Printing Factory
A fascinating new 3D print startup has emerged from stealth mode: Freeform.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit
This weekâs selection is the Cateran 3D Printed Electric Guitar Kit by Filatone Instrument Co.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 5, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Swoop Aero Story: 3D Printing and Drone Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how 3D print technology has enabled a company to create unique services never before possible.
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.
New AM Materials Round Up, February 3, 2023
Several new AM materials were announced in past weeks.
Desktop Metal Slashes Costs with Layoffs and Facility Consolidation
Desktop Metal announced another massive series of layoffs and facility closures.
The Most Important Application for 3D Printing: Conformal Cooling
Conformal cooling is not only a better way to cool injection molds for plastics, but it might allow hypersonic air travel.
What Can Photon M3 Premium Owners Expect from the Latest Anycubic App?
Anycubic announced a new app that should supercharge users of their Photon M3 Premium resin 3D printer.
Xact Metal’s XM300G Metal 3D Printer: The Sweet Spot for Metal 3D Printing?
Xact Metal seems to have hit the sweet spot.
Simplify3D Issues First Update Since 5.0 Upgrade â Hereâs Whatâs Changed
That didnât take long: Simplify3D issues their first update since the huge 5.0 upgrade.
Boston: Home to Three of the Nation’s Leading Metal 3D Printer Companies
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at some of the most intriguing metal 3D print companies to emerge from Massachusetts.
Photocentric’s 3D Print Services Continue to Grow
Photocentric is exploring what is probably a new niche in 3D printing: large part production with resin equipment.
What Makes Holo’s PureForm Process Different From Metal Injection Molding?
A company you may not have heard of is Holo.
Is Artec 3D Now Ready to Produce More Advanced 3D Scanners?Â
News from Artec 3D indicates the 3D scanner manufacturer is expanding.
CoreTechnologieâs Innovative 4D_Additive Software Streamlines CAx Processes
Thanks to intelligent 3D nesting, textured surface design, a sophisticated SLS build manager, and more.
How Can Regal Rexnord Benefit from 3D Printing Technology?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Regal Rexnord could leverage 3D print technology.
What Questions Should You Ask Before Purchasing a Desktop 3D Printer?
Be on the lookout for âDefinitive Guidesâ to desktop 3D printing.
What Can Orion AM’s Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D Printing Process Produce?Â
Orion AMâs Thermal Radiation Fusion 3D printing process can produce incredibly strong parts.
Is 3DEVO’s Filament Making System the Best Option on the Market Today?
I had a look at 3DEVOâs product line and found theyâve been slowly making it even more powerful.
Book of the Week: Thinkertoys
This weekâs selection is Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniquesâ by Michael Michalko.
Say Goodbye to Tedious 3D Printer Calibration with Automated Filament Calibration
How about we actually do all the necessary calibration for 3D printing automatically?
Farsoon’s Expansion: 500 Tonnes of 3D Printing Material per Year
Farsoon is embarking on a massive physical expansion of their facilities.
Metal Powder Works: An Eco-Friendly and Efficient Way to Create Metal Powder
Metal Powder Works has developed an incredibly straightforward and energy efficient method of producing metal powder that can be used in additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Titanic’s Engine
This weekâs selection is the scale model Titanicâs Engines by Olivier Berlin.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 29, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Uncovering the Benefits of 3D Printing in MedTech
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the use of 3D printing in five major healthcare companies.
Is the 3D Printing Industry Metric or Imperial?
Is the measurement standard in the 3D printing industry metric or imperial?
Industrial-Grade 3D Printing: The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro
The Builder Extreme 1500 Pro is an impressive industrial 3D printer.
What Is the Reality of 3D Printing Car Parts?
An interesting view of 3D printing from outside the industry.
Your Personal AI Design Assistant is Coming
Start warming up your vocal cordsânatural language processing may soon change how engineers interact with design software.
Hands On With The LulzBot TAZ Sidekick 3D Printer, Part 3
Our hands on review of the LulzBot Sidekick 747 3D printer ends with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.