Prusa Research has released an extremely interesting and highly useful materials table.
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Connecting At Formnext Connect
The biggest event in additive manufacturing looks a bit different this year, as Formnext Connect connects us virtually.
Mimaki Introduces âAccessibleâ Full Color 3D Printer
Continuing on its mission to bring 10 million colors to 3D printing, Mimaki has just announced a new âbabyâ in its family: the 3DUJ-2207 UV-LED 3D printer.
Conversational Commerce Versus Traditional Customer Sales Processes
Adam Friedman and Ryan Donley examine AI-driven conversational commerce, which was growing technology in 2018 and 2019 and is experiencing rapid growth in 2020 due to the pandemic.
INTAMSYS Has Big Plans For 2021
In a briefing earlier today I learned about INTAMSYSâ plans for 2021, and they are quite ambitious.
SLM Solution’s “Miracle Machine”: The NXG XII 600
SLM Solutions has released a breakthrough metal 3D printer, the massive NXG XII 600.
Desktop Metal Continues AM Software Focus With Live Sinter
Sintering is a necessary step in metal 3D printing, and a new software application targets accurate compensation for distortions.
Two Manufacturing Processes That Excel In The Art Of Jewellery Making
It is quite challenging trying to fathom how two industrial techniques are used to create delicate jewelry. 3D printing is an additive process and CNC machining uses a subtractive technique, but both methods produce fine pieces.
Book of the Week: Parametric Solid Modeling Projects
This weekâs selection is âParametric Solid Modeling Projectsâ by Prof. Sham Tickoo of Purdue University.
Ultimaker Upgrades Entry-Level 3D Printer
Ultimaker announced a new entry-level 3D printer, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect.
Creality 3D Printer Operators Rejoice: Powerful Extrusion Upgrades Available
Bondtech and Slice Engineering announced the immediate availability of a series of upgrades designed for most of the Creality line of 3D printers.
3D Systems Announces Q3 2020 Results
3D systems announced their 2020Q3 financial results, and there were some interesting elements in the report.
3D Printing And Solar Panels
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata look at how the solar panel industry could make use of 3D printing technology.
Smart International Joins The High-Temperature Club
Smart International announced a high-temperature 3D printing option: the Macro HT.
Design of the Week: Loom Light
This weekâs selection is the gigantic Loom Light by Titia Ex.
Why Is There No Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Resin?
After a chance call from a reader, I wondered about the apparent unavailability of carbon fiber reinforced 3D printer resin, and learned a great deal.
Racing the Clock with Help from Carbon Capture and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines the possibilities for use of 3D printing in carbon capture equipment.
Essentium’s Unique Approach To Aerospace 3D Printing
Many 3D print companies service the aerospace industry, but it appears that Essentium is doing things in quite a different way.
Glimpsing The Future Of Mass Customization
In an interesting short video, 3D print service Qualified3D demonstrates a method for producing mass customized objects.
Autodrop3d Offers Automated 3D Printing Solutions
Iâm looking at Autodrop3d, a company that seems to offer automation solutions for 3D printing.
Siemens Pushes Digital Twins in CNC Manufacturing
Siemens recently announced its new SINUMERIK CNC control system. While Siemens has long been a hallmark of CNC controllers, this new system takes its cue from other parts of the companyâs repertoire.
Round 2: The COVID Fight Scores With Help from 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing could make an even bigger splash during the second wave of COVID-19.
The Not-Round 3D Printer Filament Spool
Slant3D has re-invented the ubiquitous 3D printer filament spool, but for some reason itâs not round.
Are 3D Printers Too Dark?
Lighting has always been a consistent issue with 3D printers, and it doesnât seem to be improving.
Balancing Cost vs Features in 3D Printer Design
When you see the final design of a 3D printer, there have been many decisions made to get it to that state.
Sonyâs Spatial Reality Is a New Type of 3D Display Technology
As technology becomes more compact, trendsetters start researching ways to improve multi-sensory experience.
SimplyColor3D Goes 2.0
SimplyColor3D has now now moved to version 2.0, and it includes a lot more features.
PCL Construction Discovers New 3D Printing Use Case
Iâve learned of an amazing form of 3D printing usage that I suspect many construction companies don’t yet know.
The Cutting Begins At 3D Systems
3D Systems abruptly sliced off some of its parts this week, selling Cimatron and GibbsCAM.
Really Cheap Filament, With a Big Catch
The message said PLA filament for only US$8.50 / kg â could this be true?
Mathilde Berchon: “We Need All Brains And Hands On Deck!â
athilde Berchon is an independent consultant specialized in communications strategy for the 3D printing industry at her company FuturFab and mentor for makers entrepreneurs on MakingSociety.fr.
Big Tech on the Antitrust Hot Seat and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding Jr. examines the recent anti-trust lawsuits in the US and how they may affect 3D printing.
The Quagmire That Is 3D Printer Filament Eco Terminology
Another eco-friendly 3D printer filament? Hold on, there is a lot more to the story.
Time To Empty The Fabbaloo Mailbag
Hello Fabbaloo Readers! Today we once again review the most interesting messages from our mailbag.
3D Printed Fashions Becoming More Sophisticated
Ganit Goldstein is an Israel designer developing techniques for producing fantastic 3D printed fashions.
Book of the Week: 3D Printers For Woodworkers
This weekâs selection is â3D Printers For Woodworkersâ by Henry Doolittle.
Create it REAL Receives Significant Investment
Create it REAL has received an investment of âŹ3.1M (US$3.6M).
Implications of The Dyndrite – HP Partnership
There could be some profound implications coming for additive manufacturing, after a review of the newly announced HP Universal Build Manager, which is powered by Dyndrite.
Materialise Continues To Invest In Medical Segment, Where Revenues Increased In Q3
Itâs a tough year for business, but Materialise has been focusing its efforts on the medical segment — and seeing that investment pay off as Q3 2020 results highlight.
3D Printing Pumps
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at the use of 3D printing for pump prototyping, manufacture, and replacement inventory.
Design of the Week: Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table
This weekâs selection is the Skafaldo Bowl & Side Table by Unfold.
It Is Definitely Time for #ResponsibleManufacturing
Responsible Manufacturing is a term you may not have heard before, but you should be hearing a lot more about it in the future.
Three Spooky 3D Printing Innovations Of The Past
3D printing isnât often associated with the word âspookyâ, but as Halloween fast approaches, I couldnât help but think of a few spooky 3D printing innovations that Iâve seen over the past few years.
Coming Soon: Scalable Garage 3D Printing
I had a thought about how belt 3D printing might play out in the future.
GEâs Positive Q3 Earnings Report And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines GE’s Q3 2020 results with an eye toward 3D printing impact.
SLS 3D Printing For Robotic End-Of-Arm Applications
When improving a 3D printed part, sometimes a different 3D printing technology is the best route as contract manufacturer HARBEC recently found.
The Unusual Rotary Piston Extruder Needs To Be Used
Itâs been brought to our attention there is a patent on a very unusual 3D printer extruder design.
AMDâs $35 Billion Acquisition Of Xilinx And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman examine where 3D printing might fit into a new acquisition.
3D Printed Pharmaceuticals Pave the Way for Customizable Drug Therapies
Since its inception during the later decades of the last century, 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) has moved far beyond merely fabricating simple plastic parts.
GoProto’s New Elastomer 3D Print Service
GoProto announced a new service dedicated to flexible 3D prints, which they call â3DElastoPrintâ.
Markforged Names New CEO
Boston-based Markforged has announced a change in executive structure.
Longer Launches The High-Resolution Orange 4K SLA 3D Printer
This week Longer launched its latest 3D printer, the Orange 4K, on Kickstarter.
Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR
Fusion3 has introduced a new and powerful slicing system for their 3D printers, REACTOR.
Can RV Rental Platforms Take To The Road With Help From 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine a few ways 3D printing can come into play for the RV rental lifestyle.
New Fusion 360 Features: Text on a Path, Text Frame, and More
The latest update from the Fusion 360 crew has us pulling our sock over our knee-caps and throwing our hats in the air.
Adaptive3D Secures Series B Investment
Adaptive3D has secured a major investment.
A New 3D Printing Material That Resembles Biological Tissues
Scientists have developed a new 3D printing material that closely mimics biological tissues.
3D Printed IoT Products Are Coming
A quirky 3D print experiment from a few years ago seems to be leading towards an amazing plastic IoT future.
Cathie Wood, ARK Investment, And 3D Printing Disruptive Innovation
Charles R. Goulding considers ARK’s investment strategy as it relates to 3D printing.
HP Introduces Software, Services, And Automation Updates For Additive Manufacturing
Three pillars of digital manufacturing updates from HP indicate the latest accelerations in automation, software, and services.
We Have To Talk About Diversity & Inclusion In Additive Manufacturing
If you watch only one episode of Ok Xoomer, make it this one.
Fabrisonic Experimenting With Hybrid 3D Printing Approaches
Fabrisonic described a very unusual project in which they employed two different 3D printing processes.
Copper And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider copperâs use in additive manufacturing.
The Art And Science Of Predicting Polymer 3D Printed Part Strength
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose research in additive manufacturing shows strength for the future of both DfAM and in-situ embedding in 3D printed parts.
The Journey From Making To Mechanical Engineering To Additive Manufacturing PhD
Swapnil Sinha is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University whose story in moving into additive manufacturing is becoming more familiar these days.
Formlabs Tweaks Their Resins
Formlabs announced some new resins for their dental and other users.
Book of the Week: Essential Skills for Scale Modelers
This weekâs selection is âEssential Skills for Scale Modelersâ by Aaron Skinner.
The Art Of Bioprinting
Bioprinting is a 3D printing technique that combines the technology of 3D printers with select biomaterials to imitate components of the body.
Nano Dimension Raises US$50M
Nano Dimension seems to have raised a massive US$50M.
The Economics Of Low-Volume Manufacturing With Belt 3D Printers
The world is about to see a deluge of belt 3D printers but can they be economically used for low-volume manufacturing?
Automated Designs, New Materials, Improved Post-Processing Awarded In Formnext Start-up Challenge 2020
Formnextâs 6th annual Start-up Challenge acknowledges budding additive manufacturing companies for their impressive ideas and innovative developments.
3D Printing Goes Outdoors During The Pandemic
Charles R. Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi, and 3D printing take to the great outdoors.
Design of the Week: Roomba Risers
This weekâs selection is the Roomba Riser by Steve Harvey.
Looking At Hurdles To Serial Additive Manufacturing Production
Iâm reading a post by Markus Seibold about serial production using additive manufacturing and there is a great deal of wisdom in his thoughts.
IC3D Launches Annual 3D Printed Toys For Tots Campaign
The holidays are almost here and once again, and IC3D is holding its third annual Toys for Tots campaign to help warm the hearts of children.
A Microswimmer Experiment Leads To A Tiny #3DBenchy
Researchers at the University of Leiden have been 3D printing microswimmers and are testing all options.
3D Systems’ Stock Price Rocks And Rolls
Holders of 3D Systems stock (NYSE:DDD) have been having a bit of fun in the past months, as the stock price has jumped and fallen.
The Importance Of Understanding 3D Printing Clients
In a todayâs 3D printing world it is all too easy to focus too hard on the technical and forget other factors.
Adobe Capture Going 3D With New Scantastic Feature
Adobe announced the coming availability of a new feature in their Capture app: Scantastic.
3D Printed Designer Furniture
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata find that the idea of 3D printing sits comfortably for designer furniture.
MSC Joins the Generative Design Parade
We catch up with Dr. Thomas Reiher, cofounder of AMendate, who is now director of Hexagonâs generative design division.
EOS Partners With TEES To Develop New AM Skills
EOS announced a new partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) to increase AM skills.
NIST Scientists Make Advances In 3D Printing Gels And Soft Materials
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently invented a method to 3D print gels and soft materials.
Relativity Space Bags Major 3D Printed Rocket Client
Relativity Space has landed a major client, Lockheed.
AMGTA Continues To Grow With Focus On AM Sustainability
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association is promoting, developing, and helping the additive manufacturing industry to grow as a more sustainable manufacturing suite.
3D Printing: Not On Federal Top 20 Technologies List
Charles R. Goulding contemplates the place of 3D printing and other specific Industry 4.0 technologies as they relate to government-driven tech priorities.
NVIDIA Snaps Suspenders, Announces RTX A6000 and A40 Video Cards
NVIDIA officially snapped their suspenders announcing the next in their series of GPUs sporting the latest graphics-crackinâ Ampere microarchitecture.
3D Printed Electric Motor Components Drive Latest Additive Manufacturing Investment
3D printing has established a strong foothold in the automotive industry — but until now, not so much directly in electric motors.
Stephanie Santos Wows With 3D Printed Couture
Stephanie Santos is a designer who wants to combine the beauties of nature and art with fashion/textile technology through 3D printing.
Eleven 3D Printed Parts On NASA’s Perseverance Rover
NASA has revealed their use of 3D printed parts on the Perseverance rover, currently en route to the planet Mars.
Return Of The Pico Hybrid, Part II
Well, it seems the Pico Hybrid has finally made it!
Henkel 3D Printing And Pandemic-Driven Preparation And Impact
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider Henkelâs participation in the 3D printing industry and potential preparations for another pandemic-driven lockdown scenario.
Nadia Yaakoubi: “When You Are A Woman In Business A Lot Can Be Misinterpreted”
Nadia Yaakoubi began her international career in additive manufacturing in 2014.
3D Printing To Battle Gum Disease
Especially during COVID-19, pearly whites can be especially difficult to achieve, considering that we canât always visit our dentist regularly.
Satori 3D Printer Launches With A Powerful Strategy
I spoke with Chengxi Wang of Satori to find out more about their newly launched resin 3D printer.