It seems that RIZE is placing a bet on a future 3D printing world with increased emphasis on safety. We found out some details.
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SBI International’s Metal 3D Printing Process
Austriaâs SBI International is marketing a new metal 3D printer, the M3D-P, which uses the WAM 3D printing process to produce large metal parts.
Design of the Week: Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0
This weekâs selection is the Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0 by Mark Rober.
Reminder: Our Annual Reader Survey Is Still Running
Fabbalooâs 2019 Annual Reader Survey is still open and we really want to hear from all of you 3D printer operators!
What Is 3D Printer Calibration, Really?
Everyone talks about â3D printer calibrationâ, but what is it really? We believe the process varies considerably depending on a number of factors.
3D Printed Metal Scavenger Filters
New research seems to have developed an incredibly effective method of 3D printing speciality filters to extract specific metals from waste material.
A VisĂŁo Da 3D Criar Sobre O Futuro Da ImpressĂŁo 3D No Brasil
Em recente conversa com Daniel Huamani, diretor de tecnologia da 3D CRIAR, a R&D Tax Savers teve uma visão interessante de como a manufatura aditiva estå promovendo a inovação no Brasil.
3D Printing in Brazil: 3D CRIAR on the Promises and Challenges Ahead
In a recent conversation with Daniel Huamani, Chief Technology Officer at 3D CRIAR, R&D Tax Savers got an interesting view of how additive manufacturing is fostering innovation in Brazil.
New, Faster Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Process Independently Verified
Researchers at Deakin University studying the chemical reactions that take place during the production of carbon fiber composites developed a method which dramatically cuts the time and energy required for these reactions.
Securing Medical Data, Patient Privacy, And 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review the possibilities of data privacy concerns slowing the advancement of 3D printing in the healthcare market.
RepRap Ltd Developing New Assembly Robot
RepRap Ltd is working on a very interesting idea to produce a kind of universal assembly robot, capable of building arbitrary structures.
Exaddon’s CERES 3D Printer Can Produce Microscopic Metal Objects
Exaddon has developed a unique metal 3D printer that is capable of 3D printing microscopic metal objects in metals like gold, silver and platinum. We found out some details of how it works.
Do You Know About Netfabb Online Service?
Did you know Autodesk offers a free STL model repair service through an online web page? We show the details on how to use it.
The University of Maine Just Created the Worldâs Largest 3D Printed Boat
University of Maineâs Advanced Structures and Composites Center has developed a new and enormous 3D printer that is capable of 3D printing a complete boat that floats!
Is 3D Systems Really On The Verge Of A Turnaround?
A publication predicts a major turnaround for 3D Systems in 2020, but we have some thoughts about their reasoning.
What’s Up At MX3D?
We had a chat with Amsterdam-based MX3D, who provide metal 3D printing services for large-scale projects, including bicycles and bridges.
3D Printing Innovation in America and the R&D Tax Credit
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon examine how 3D printing is affecting the progress of innovation.
How Would You Like Your 3D Printed Steak Cooked?
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon examine the possibility of 3D printed steaks.
Is A Robotic Assembly System Really A 3D Printer?
New research from the University of Stuttgart demonstrates the possibility of using an assembly technique for 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Python for 3D Printing
Thereâs a rather interesting book that can show you how to use Python programming to supercharge your 3D modeling experience for 3D printing.
Five Unending Myths About 3D Printing
There are five myths about 3D printing that just wonât go away. We list and explain all of them.
Could 3D Printing Save The Automotive Industry?
HPâs metal 3D printing work with Volkswagen portends a 3D printed future for automakers seeking to catch up in the race to produce electric vehicles.
New Dangers For 3D Printer Operators
We witnessed yet another dangerous situation encountered by a 3D printer operator and provide some advice on how to avoid the situation.
Admatec’s New and Larger 3D Printer
Admatec announced a new and much larger metal and ceramic 3D printer; we had a close look at it.
Design of the Week: Gingerbread 3D Printer
This weekâs selection is the Gingerbread 3D Printer by Instructables contributor 3Demon-3Dprint.
Don’t Forget Our Annual Survey!
Fabbalooâs annual survey is open! Please tell us your opinions!
3D Printing and the $35 Billion Sales Industry
What happens if the 3D printing industry actually grows to the extent predicted by forecasters? What kind of additive manufacturing opportunities exist?
The LumiBEE Open Source 3D Printer
There is a new option for those wishing to build their own 3D printer: Lumi Industries released open source plans for a resin 3D printer, the LumiBEE.
An Inexpensive Method Of 3D Printing PEEK Parts
WASP has modified their popular Delta 2040 3D printer to enable 3D printing of high temperature materials like PEEK. But thereâs another surprise, too.
Prusa Leaks New Firmware Features; Suggests Future Model Features
Prusa Research issued some news about their new Original Prusa MINI desktop 3D printer, and it leads to some interesting speculation.
Production Additive Manufacturing Means Quality Assurance Is Far More Important
What happens when 3D prints change from being prototyping devices to production machines? A lot more quality control, thatâs for sure.
Dollars and Sense: Your Next Simulation Should Be On the Cloud
You might value the perfect simulation model, striving for perfectionâan engineering ideal if ever there was one.
Drugs, Drones, and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers look at the use of 3D printing to promote the use of drones for retail delivery.
The Amazing LumiCUBE 3D Printer
The new LumiCUBE from Lumi Industries is a very sophisticated resin 3D printer that contains a surprising new feature.
More Thoughts On Use Of HP 3D Printers For Prototyping
One HP MJF owner/operator has some direct thoughts on use of HPâs 3D printing technology for prototyping.
Giant DIY 3D Printer Demonstrates The Challenges Facing 3D Printer Manufacturers
What happens to large-format 3D printer manufacturers when any enthusiast can quickly build a similarly large device? We have some ideas.
Skilled Implementation Vs. Solution Creation
Did you know there are two ways to solve design problems?
3D Printer Emissions Are Everywhere
Did you know there are increased levels of 3D printer emissions even at trade shows? We found a measurement to prove this happens.
Stereotech’s Amazing “5D” Filament 3D Printer
Stereotech has introduced a small-scale inexpensive 5-axis 3D printer capable of printing objects without support, but there are some confusing aspects.
Another Solution To Stray Oxygen Buildup During Metal 3D Print Jobs
Itâs not well-known, but there are often quality problems when 3D printing metal parts caused by oxygen contamination. We describe two approaches for resolving the problem.
Stratasys Appoints New CEO
Stratasys finally announced a permanent replacement for their interim CEO with the appointment of Yoav Zeif. We have some thoughts on what might happen next at the 3D printing giant.
Cindy Deekitwong: “Itâs The Perfect Time To Be A Female Working In The 3D Printing Industry”
Cindy Deekitwong is the Global Head of Marketing, Materials-3D Printing in the Adhesive Technologies business unit at Henkel.
Congratulations To Wi3DP On Their Fifth Anniversary
Women in 3D Printing started as a mere blog, but today itâs a worldwide movement. We offer our congratulations and support.
Xact Metal Tunes Up Their Metal 3D Printing Tech
Xact Metal has incorporated several new features into their line of metal 3D printers that should speed up the system significantly, yet keep the price quite low.
Using VR In 3D Printing
Aurora Labs has been experimenting with using VR for working with their metal 3D printer. We speculate on how this could work.
Protolabs Selects Medical Applications For Cool Idea Award
Protolabs has awarded two healthcare organizations with manufacturing support services to assist in the development of new and highly valuable healthcare devices.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures: 2020 Edition
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing Failures: 2020 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issuesâ by Sean Aranda and David Feeney.
HP Surprises With Prototyping Solution
HPâs MJF process is surprisingly being used successfully for prototyping by Oakley. We realized why they succeeded.
24 Hour 3D Printed Housing: This Has To Stop
Mass media continues to be fooled by the fake news of â3D printed homes in 24 hoursâ. We vent our thoughts on this ongoing debacle.
Intel Announces RealSense LIDAR Depth Camera
Intel announced a new 3D depth sensor, the RealSense LIDAR Camera L515, and we examine the possibilities of using this device for 3D scanning.
Why We Cover Large and Small 3D Printers
Some may wonder why this publication covers both small-scale DIY 3D printing and at the same time large-scale industrial production additive manufacturing. We explain our thinking.
Design of the Week: Telsa Phone Charger
This weekâs selection is the 3D printed Telsa Phone Charger by engineer Stephen Holmstead.
Do You Qualify For Fabbaloo’s Community Support Program?
Did you know Fabbaloo provides free assistance to community 3D print ventures? We can provide promotional support to non-profit 3D print initiatives.
3D Printing Supports Senior and Assistive Aids
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon review the use of 3D printing for applications involving the growing senior demographic segment.
Incredible 3D Printed “Visible Man” Available Through Full Color 3D Technology
Mimakiâs powerful full color texture 3D printers are being used to 3D print mass quantities of customized artwork for consumers.
The Fabbaloo 2019 Reader Survey Is Open!
The Fabbaloo 2019 Reader Survey Is Open!
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Ultrasonic 3D Printing
Researchers from Fabrisonic have done some research to develop a comprehensive paper detailing all aspects of ultrasonic 3D printing.
An Update on The Progress of Additive industries
Additive Industries announced a series of interesting technical and corporate moves that should power their expansion. We speculate on what they could mean for the 3D printing industry.
Discovery of New Method Speeds Up Precision 3D Bioprinting
Researchers have devised yet another method of bioprinting that could offer substantially faster print speeds.
3D Printing and Commercial Refrigeration
Charles Goulding and Peter Favata of R&D Tax Savers take a look at how the commercial refrigeration industry is beginning to make production use of 3D printing technology.
Toy Rescue To Save Toys, Money and The Environment With 3D Printing
Toy Rescue is a new initiative that proposes to supply 3D models of commonly broken toy parts to the public for 3D printing.
The Transformation of Loop 3D
Loop 3D has completely switched gears and after two years has released a powerful industrial 3D printer. We found out all about it and its numerous features.
An Update On Lynxter’s 3D Printers
Lynxterâs S600D industrial 3D printer just got a lot better with a new liquid extrusion system. We found out which materials it can print.
The New Tesla Cybertruck is Dang Easy to Model in Blender
How hard is it to design the new Tesla Cybertruck in 3D? One designer tried to do so in Blender.
CEO Blake Teipel Explains Essentiumâs Strategy
We chatted with ESSENTIUMâs CEO, Blake Teipel to find out more about their strategy and the latest developments.
Is The MM3D Nozzle Practical?
Researchers at Harvard and the Wyss Institute have developed a new form of extrusion-based 3D printing they call âMM3Dâ. We review the constraints that make it impractical for many applications.
You Need A Different Slant on 3D Print Layer Lines
Those unsightly layer lines are really not unsightly, and are a product of your unconscious bias. We found a story that explains the truth about 3D print layer lines.
Xjet Splits 3D Printer Lines
When Xjet first developed their nanoparticle jetting (NPJ) process, they didnât realize it would split into two different styles. We found out why.
Rebecca Campbell: “I Am In 3D Printing To Develop A Better World”
Rebecca Campbell is Director of 3D Printing Services at HP.
Researchers Explore New Metamaterial Designs
Researchers have been exploring new concepts for developing metamaterials. We look at how this could affect 3D printing in the future.
BigRepâs New 3D Printing “Eco Focus”
BigRep has discovered something important for the future of 3D printing, and it could cause many more companies to take a big shift towards eco-friendly products.
5 Ways A 3D Printer’s Lifetime Expires
Once a 3D printer is installed and operated, how long does it last? We know five reasons why 3D printers die.
Dassault Systèmes Deepens Partnership With RIZE
Dassault Systèmes has integrated RIZE 3D printing technology directly into their CAD software products to aid manufacturers. We know why they did so.
Book of the Week: Digital Modelmaking: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineering
This weekâs selection is âDigital Modelmaking: Laser Cutting, 3D Printing and Reverse Engineeringâ by Helen Lansdown.
3D Printing Aerospace Parts with Blockchain
Itâs now possible to 3D print spare parts on demand for aircraft in flight using blockchain technology.
Printsyst Partners With DNA.me For Additive Manufacturing Process Automation
Printsyst and DNA.me have partnered to combine their respective expertise on additive manufacturing automation. We speculate on what may happen in the long term.
The Secret To A Successful Manufacturing Network
DiManEx has developed a comprehensive service providing an end-to-end approach to 3D printing and other manufacturing services.
The PrintDry Filament Dryer 2.0
PrintDry released an updated version of their popular desktop 3D printer filament dryer, which can dramatically increase the quality of hydroscopic 3D printer materials such as nylon.
Design of the Week: Airplane Toy
This weekâs selection is the flappy winged Airplane Toy by Prusa Printers contributor Jhuttula.
The Big 4 Elevator Companies & 3D Printing Innovation
Charles Goulding and Dylan Comerford of R&D Tax Savers examine the possibilities in leveraging 3D printing technology in the elevator industry.
A Photogrammetry Survey For You
A researcher wants to know more about how you use photogrammetry, and you can fill out his survey to help a research project.
Additive Manufacturing: Bridging The Gap From Craft To Automation
What happens when your skilled craft workers retire? You switch to additive manufacturing. See the details in this interesting case study.
More On 6K Additive’s Amazing Metal Powder Process
6K Additive has developed a radically new system for producing fine metal powder for additive manufacturing and 3D printing, even enabling 3D printing of impossible alloys.
Digital Inventory Comes To The High Seas
The vision of a digital inventory with on-demand 3D printing is becoming a reality, with several companies entering an early adopter program.
New Investment Interest in 3D Printed Human Organs
A billionaire has invested in research to develop practical methods of 3D printing human hearts. Why would this happen? We have some ideas.
Northwestern Spin-Out Launches Massive, Fast DLP 3D Printer
3D printing startup Azul has produced a new device that uses the High Area Rapid Printing (HARP) process to 3D print objects at high speed and low cost.
e-NABLE Expands to Colombia With Smart International’s Help
e-NABLE continues to expand its presence around the world, thanks to generous 3D printing companies.
Oqton Does It All In Additive Manufacturing
Oqton has finally revealed the scope of their massive AI-powered database and its ability to provide a wide variety of services to optimize all types of additive manufacturing workflows. We saw examples of their capabilities.
3D Models Are Increasingly Available From Manufacturers
Guess who is offering free downloads of 3D models for their consumer products? We found a major company doing so and we think everyone else should, too.
One on One With The New EOS CEO, Marie Langer
We had a chat with EOSâ new CEO, Marie Langer in which she described some fundamental changes to the 3D printer manufacturer.
DIY Injection Molding With 3D Printed Molds (and How to Avoid Warping)
Did you know itâs possible to perform injection molding using 3D printing? Itâs an easy way to make many objects.
Alphastarâs Genoa 3DP Simulation Suite
Alphastarâs Genoa 3DP Suite provides a wide range of advanced 3D model simulation functions to ensure more accurate and reliable additive manufacturing jobs.
Tritone’s MoldJet Technology Well Suited For Production Use
Tritone announced a revolutionary 3D printing process called âMoldJetâ that 3D prints molds and casts objects during the 3D printing process.
Signify To 3D Print Massive Quantities of Light Shades And Fixtures
Signify announced a plan to mass customize lighting products using 3D printing technology, potentially requiring as many as 500 3D printers.
Siemens Scoops Up Atlas 3D
Industrial giant Siemens acquired Atlas 3D and their Sunata simulation software to add to their growing additive manufacturing portfolio.