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Book of the Week: Made in the USA
This weekâs selection is âMade in the USA: The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing â by Vaclav Smil.
3D Hubs Announces Logistics Centers
3D Hubs announced the creation of not one, but two new logistics centers located in the USA and Europe.
The Future of Additive Manufacturing
An interesting talk at the third episode of the ongoing 3DEXPERIENCE: A Virtual Journey revealed some hints about what may happen in additive manufacturingâs future.
The New IsraelâUAE Treaty: Facilitating Trade And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how a new treaty focused on areas with a major 3D printing presence may impact trade.
Open Source High-Temperature RepRap 3D Printer Announced
Michigan Tech’s Open Sustainability Technology Lab, or âMOSTâ, announced an open source, high-temperature 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Rzhev Memorial
This weekâs selection is the Rzhev Memorial 3D scan by Thor3D.
La Poste Discountinues 3D Model Repository Service
Franceâs postal service, La Poste, is shutting down their 3D model repository service on October 1st.
3D Printing And Siemens As A Technology Company
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the idea that Siemens is a tech company.
Another Multi-Color 3D Printing Accessory: Co Print
Thereâs another multi-color 3D printer accessory launching: the Co Print.
Chasing The Elusive Safe 3D Printer Resin
Iâve been on a bit of a quest to find some truly safe 3D printer resin, and Iâm not sure thereâs actually such a product.
FLUX No Longer In Flux; Fortify Is Shipping Its 3D Printers
Fortify has begun to ship its FLUX ONE 3D printers.
3D Printed Pumping Iron
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman pump up the use of 3D printing to take a look at gym equipment.
Mesh Modeling, Part 3: Autodeskâs Fusion 360 Aspires Subdivision Modeling
The discussion about subdivision modeling has opened up significantly since the start of this series.
Question of the Week: Footwear 3D Printing
This weekâs question relates to how best to perform 3D printing of footwear, specifically, flip flops.
A Deeper Look Into Smart3D’s Macro 3D Printing Software
This week Smart3D International announced an interesting new industrial 3D printer, the Macro. But it turns out the software for this system is even more interesting.
SOLIDWORKS 2021 Now Available
Dassault SystĂšmes has released SOLIDWORKS 2021, the latest version of the powerful 3D CAD tool.
3D Printing Service Bureaus And The Home Improvement Duopoly
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a handy look at 3D printing and home improvement.
CNC ONE Is A Beginner-Friendly, Powerful Milling Machine
For some, using a CNC machine may be an intimidating skill.
miniFactory’s Unusual 3D Print Benchmark Campaign
Benchmarking samples are often produced to ensure a 3D printed part delivers the required engineering performance. However, miniFactory has introduced a new twist on the process.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews
Did you know weâve published dozens of product reviews? Hereâs a list of all 80+ of them, at least up to today.
BMF Unveils The microArch S240 Micro-Precision 3D Printer
BMF released details today about an industrial 3D printer targeting the micro parts market.
Kate Serralde: “My Creative Approach Is A Tool That Allows Me To See Infinite Solutions To Problems”
Kate Serralde is building a 3D printing medical program for one of the largest universities in the state of Texas, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTHHSC).
Authentise Adds Material Management
Digital manufacturing offers a great many benefits, but only when all the pieces are in place — and that includes thorough materials traceability. As industry continues to ease into adoption of newer processes like additive manufacturing, certain questions still linger. Key among these is traceability: itâs imperative to know what is where and when. The… Continue reading Authentise Adds Material Management
Why Are There So Many New AM Metal Powder Companies?
I had a thought about why there are a number of new entrants to the AM metal powder market.
Made In Space To Launch Ceramic 3D Printing To The ISS
Another 3D printing technology will soon be aboard the International Space Station as Made In Space is set to launch SLA into space for the first time.
ARMOR Group Opens 3D Printing Materials Plant In North America
ARMOR Group announced the opening of new 3D printing materials manufacturing operations located near Cincinnati.
Latest ExOne Introductions Advance And Automate Binder Jetting
Binder jetting mainstay ExOne is introducing a new 3D printer and automation solution today.
Book of the Week: Additive Manufacturing
This weekâs selection is âAdditive Manufacturingâ by The Open University.
Smart3D Launches The Macro, A Manufacturing 3D Printer
Smart3D International has announced a new 3D printer, the Macro, and itâs intended for use in manufacturing.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 2
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
Hands On With The Formlabs Form 3 3D Printer, Part 1
I had the chance to put together a Formlabs Form 3 SLA 3D printer and found the device a great improvement over the Form 2.
3D Printing And 3 Samsung News Events
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider three major happenings at Samsung and how they might relate to 3D printing activities at the company.
Design of the Week: Arduino Tracked Car
This weekâs selection is the 3D printed Arduino Tracked Car by Instructables contributor Morrisl4.
How To Run A Home Business With The Help Of 3D Printing
Among the technologies that are helping to make running a small company more simple and practical is 3D printing.
Truck Stops And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata hit the road with an idea for spare parts 3D printing that keeps truckers trucking.
MakerBot And Polymaker Demonstrate The Importance Of 3D Print Materials Partnerships
An announcement from Polymaker and MakerBot underlines the increasing importance of partnerships for 3D print materials.
Autodesk Limits Functionality In Free Version Of Fusion 360
Autodesk abruptly announced some significant changes in the functionality of the free version of Fusion 360, their flagship 3D design tool.
Shining 3D Releases Two New Handheld 3D Scanners
Shining 3D has announced the EinScan H and EinScan HX handheld 3D scanners.
Warren Buffettâs $6 Billion Investment In Japan And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding examines a major investment into Japanese companies and the impact it may have on their 3D printing activities.
Million Dollar Air Force Contract Will Repair Parts With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing company Optomec was awarded a $1 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to repair engine turbine parts.
A New Player Has Entered The Metal 3D Printing Powder Game: ALTANA
There is news about what appears to be a new player in the metal 3D printing powder market: ALTANA.
Teton Simulation Launches First Software Product
3D printing software is smartening up its slicing as Teton goes live with its first product: Smart Slice for Ultimaker Essentials.
The âNew Eraâ At BCN3D Starts With Next-Generation 3D Printers
Today, BCN3D announces its ânew eraâ with next-generation 3D printers; we find out more specifics from the CEO.
Low-Cost Independent Extruders: The JGMaker Artist-D Launches
The new JGMaker Artist-D desktop 3D printer launches this week, and it is quite a bit different from other low-cost 3D printers.
Unique Spice Jar Cap Design to Measure Your Spices
Anyone who has spent any amount of time baking/cooking/experimenting will know the tedium of measuring ingredients but outside of pre-measured packets what could make it easier?
Nexa3D Makes Three Big Announcements
Nexa3D made multiple announcements this week, each strengthening their position in the market.
Watch Out, Belt 3D Printers Are Coming
Having written a couple of stories focusing on belt 3D printers recently, I have some thoughts about their future.
How Long Does It Take For Industrial 3D Printer ROI?
When investing in new industrial 3D printing equipment, a common concern is ROI — it turns out that return on investment can be as fast as 90 days.
Putting Pilot Skills To Work In 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe take lessons from Top Gun to additive manufacturing.
Lisa Lehman: “Think About Every Object You Touch And How We Could Make It Better”
Lisa Lehman has a passion for manufacturing.
Stratasys’ Scott Crump Retires?
A post on Wohlers Talk indicates that Scott Crump, founder of Stratasys and inventor of FDM 3D printing, has stepped away from day-to-day activities at the company.
When 3D Printed Guns Are Not 3D Printed Guns
Iâm reading an article on Hackaday about some folks experimenting with 3D printed gun parts and realized there could be a problem.
Formlabs Announces Form 3BL Biocompatible 3D Printer
Formlabs has unexpectedly announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3BL.
$40M Boost For nTopology
Software company nTopology has announced a hefty Series C funding round set to accelerate its offerings of engineering design tools for advanced manufacturing.
Book of the Week: Robotics
This weekâs selection is âRobotics: Everything You Need to Know About Robotics from Beginner to Expertâ by Peter Mckinnon.
More On That Plastic Repellent Paint Option
We found out a lot more about Slice Engineeringâs new plastic repellent paint.
TIPE 3D Printing Conference Paving The Way For New Conversations
The TIPE 3D Printing conference is coming up in January, gearing up to offer the additive manufacturing industry a new resource for expert presentations and networking.
3D Printing Hits The Ice With NHL-Certified Helmet Liners
Carbon and CCM Hockey are getting their heads in the game with customized 3D printed helmet liners for the NHL.
How Asiaâs Silicon Valley Can Benefit From 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the use of 3D printing to compete with Amazon’s growth in India.
Design of the Week: Minimalist Quick Change Toilet Paper Holder
This weekâs selection is the Minimalist Quick Change Toilet Paper Holder by Arthur Tipaldi.
Robot Factory Offers Continuous 3D Printer Conversion Kit
Robot Factory announced the âSteel Roller Kitâ, which converts a normal desktop 3D printer into a continuously operating device.
Magna: 3D Printing And Capturing The Asset-Light Electric Vehicle Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing in new electric vehicles (EVs).
Software Collaboration To Automate Industrial Additive Manufacturing
Sintavia and Siemens have announced a three-year agreement to collaborate on end-to-end additive manufacturing software targeting digital automation.
Exclusive: Naomi Wu On The Creality 3DPrintMill Belt 3D Printer
Supermaker Naomi Wu answered our questions about the upcoming Creality CR-30 belt 3D printer.
Additive Industries Partners With Sigma Labs On PrintRite3D
Additive Industries announced a partnership with Sigma Labs to allow use of PrintRite3D on their equipment.
American vs Dubai Utilities And 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the potential for innovation and 3D printing in utility services.
Digitizing the Industrial Workforce with Innovapptive
Innovapptive Inc., a Houston-based digital transformation provider, strives to connect machines, methods and workflows seamlessly with industrial managers, supervisors and workers.
Photocentric’s Battery Initiative
We received notice that UK-based Photocentric has launched a battery research division.
Formlabs Dodges The Reseller Barrier
Iâve noticed that Formlabs continues to grow their reseller program to market their 3D printing products.
Teg: “A Bold New Way To 3D Print Over WiFi”
I found what appears to be a new 3D print utility in the making: Teg.
Five DOD-Approved Drone Suppliers & 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at where 3D printing may come into play alongside DOD-approved drones.
Onshape CAD | Four Surface Modeling Tech Tips to Grow By!
The folks over at Onshape have been cranking out a ton of resource material across all categories.
On-Demand Manufacturing Is In Demand: Xometry Raises $75M
Xometry has announced a massive new equity funding round, bringing in another $75 million.
Entirely New Form Of 3D Design Developed: Computational Design Synthesis
Researchers have developed what appears to be a far more accessible method of developing highly complex 3D models for 3D printing.
Authentise Integrates Addiguru In-Process Monitoring
Authentise has teamed up with Addiguru to bring in-processing monitoring into its additive manufacturing workflow.
LightForce Closes $14M Funding For 3D Printed Braces Brackets
3D printing funding is looking down in the mouth today as LightForce Orthodontics announces a $14 million Series B round.
Roberta Cassese: “I Recommend To Not Be Afraid Of Making Mistakes And Experimenting”
Roberta Cassese is an Italian designer who went from being a jewelry maker hobbyist to being the CEO of KOD Design, a 3D printed jewelry brand.
Cultivate3D Launches Massive “Elevator” 3D Printer
Australia-based Cultivate3D launched a massive new 3D printer that includes several very unusual features.
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?
Selecting 3D Printing As Your College Major?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the rising availability and practicality of formal higher education in additive manufacturing.
Why Is 3D Print Service Pricing So Complex?
Computing the price of a 3D print from a service has always been a complex matter, but now a new approach may shake things up.
Book of the Week: Designing 3D Printers
This weekâs selection is âDesigning 3D Printersâ by Neil Rosenberg.
The Twist Of Twist 3D Printing: $29 Black PETG Parts
Sometimes the twist of an idea is that itâs straightforward. Such is the case for Slant 3Dâs new service, Twist 3D Printing, which is offering flat rate prototyping.
Hands On With PLA-F, An ABS & PLA Blend
I heard about a new 3D printer filament with an unlikely combination of materials: PLA and ABS.
Plasmonic Seasoning Adds Color To SLS 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a way to generate colors during SLS 3D printing processes.
Another 3D Print Company Going Green
The trend continues: 3D printing companies, one by one, are transforming their activities to place less burden on the environment.
Design of the Week: Heart Aortic Valve
This weekâs selection is the Heart Aortic Valve by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
3D Printed Components Enable Enhanced CO2 Capture
A test device made by the Oak Ridge National Lab has developed a prototype device that can more efficiently capture CO2.
SME’s 2021 Digital Manufacturing Challenge Now Open
SME is sponsoring a major design challenge for students.
Search Thingiverse: An Alternative Search For Thingiverse?
A tipster pointed us at a brand new service that can quickly search Thingiverse.
Meet Mighty Buildings: Construction 3D Printing Without Hyped-Up Claims
Construction 3D printing is itself still a new venture; Mighty Buildings has emerged with a new take on this technology, though, surpassing some of the hype of other participants.
Jellypipe: A Different Kind of 3D Printing Platform
Iâve learned of a 3D printing network that operates a bit differently, and likely more effectively than typical networks.
Can Simon Properties Use Technology To Mend The Fashion Industry?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider whether a recent move in retail might be helped even further by incorporating advanced technologies like 3D printing.
Arduino Launches IoT Cloud Service
Arduino has launched its IoT Cloud, designed from the ground up as a low-code approach that allows users to collect, graph and analyze their projectsâ sensor data.