What opportunities exist for 3D scanning and 3D printing for ancient sculptures? It turns out there are many possibilities, ranging from tactile models to deeper analyses.
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Prusa No Longer Producing Loudspeakers
What should a 3D printer company do if they have a hardware problem? Tell us about it! Thatâs what Prusa Research did for a crazy heat bed noise issue.
Promoting Whiskey With 3D Printing?
Is it still possible to promote a business brand using 3D printing? It apparently is, according to Diageo, who have launched the Bulleit 3D Printed Frontier Experience.
Question of the Week: Fiber-Reinforced Filaments
What options are available for 3D print materials containing long reinforcing fibers?
Kennametal Turns to AM to Drive Growth, Product Innovation
In a press release last week, Kennametal announced the launch of a new business unit focused on additive manufacturing (AM).
3DEVO Expands to North America
3DEVO is opening an office in the USA to market their desktop filament maker, and this is a significant milestone for the company and the 3D printing industry.
A More Practical Method of 3D Printing Circuits?
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed an unusual method of 3D printing electrically conductive circuits.
A “Personal Car Factory 3D Printer” Coming Next Year?
Thereâs a huge large format 3D printer to be released next year, the massive Modix MAMA 3D printer, which comes at a fantastically low price due to a very unusual approach.
Where Is Autodesk’s 3D Printing Assessment Tool?
Autodesk provides a self-assessment tool for the construction industry; should they also provide one for 3D printing?
Behind the Design: How Urwahn 3D Printed a Bike for Urban Riding Conditions
Watch how Urwahn Bikes used 3D printing to design a fully functional urban bike.
First Flame Retardant Material for SLA 3D Printing Now Available
You can now 3D print flame retardant parts using SLA 3D printing processes with Cubicureâs new Evolution FR resin.
Changing The Business Model Works: 3D Hubs Expanding
3D Hubs seems to have found its stride after a challenging pivot to new, more profitable markets in industrial 3D printing and manufacturing.
UPS and Anduril Drive Drone Sales and 3D Printing Opportunities
Could the coming huge increase in drone demand cause more opportunities for 3D printing?
Haleyanne Freedman: “It Is Very Rewarding To See A Team Of Engineers Who Youâve Trained And Assisted”
Haleyanne Freedman is the global 3D printing engineering specialist at M. Holland.
Take Control of Metal 3D Print Quality With VELO3D’s Assure System
VELO3D announced a very sophisticated quality control system called Assure that should enable 3D print operators to easily dial in to optimal 3D printing parameters.
Stratasys To Collaborate With Jay Leno
Jay Leno partners with Stratasys to enable a digital inventory and 3D printing approach to maintain his vast collection of vintage automobiles.
ExOneâs New X1 160PRO Metal 3D Printer
ExOne announced a huge new metal 3D printer, the X1 160PRO, which can provide large-scale metal additive manufacturing capability to industry.
Why The Rush To Metal 3D Printing?
Why are so many new metal 3D printing companies and services emerging? There are three main reasons for this growth in additive manufacturing.
Book of the Week: Building Open Source Hardware
This weekâs selection is âBuilding Open Source Hardwareâ by Alicia Gibb.
Have You Considered Vacuum-Drying Your 3D Printer Filament?
There is a new approach for more effectively drying 3D printer filament to increase print quality, and it involves using a vacuum.
Dramatically Faster Resin 3D Printing Process Developed
Researchers have invented a new method of 3D printing called HARP that can print 430mm per hour, with many other advantages.
6K Additive Introduces Revolutionary Powder Making Process
6K Additiveâs new Unimelt process could produce incredibly high quality metal powder for additive manufacturing and move the industry further towards a sustainable future.
New: 3D Printer Filament Has The Highest Heat Resistance Available
ROBOZE and Sabic have introduced a very high temperature 3D print material, EXTEM AMHH811F filament, which could open up new forms of additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Giant Hot End
Have you ever wondered what is inside a 3D printer hot end? How does it soften plastic filament? This breakaway 3D model shows you how.
What? Desktop Metal Is Doing Desktop Plastic?
Desktop Metal announced a continuous carbon fiber 3D printer, the Fiber, which uses a version of the industrial AFP (automated fiber placement) process to produce very strong parts.
You Can Assist Research on Sustainable 3D Printing Materials
Can 3D printing waste be recycled to create a sustainable material lifecycle? New research requires your input on this important topic.
Everything You Need to Know About the First 3D-Printed Heart
Scientists have 3D printed a human heart using live cells. But what does this mean?
Managing the Detroit 3D Printing STEM Skills Gap
Thereâs a gap in 3D printing education, but how can it be filled? We have some ideas.
What Does A Real Chocolate Maker Think of 3D Printed Chocolate?
Weâve seen chocolate 3D printers, but is this something that should be done? We asked an actual chocolate maker for thoughts on 3D printed chocolate.
Question of the Week: Getting Involved in 3D Printing
How can one get involved in 3D printing? There are many ways to learn, use and exploit 3D printing, and we list many ways to do so.
3D Systems Results Are Mixed, But Still No Solutions
3D Systems announced their quarterly results and it seems they are still having revenue challenges.
Hello Class, Today Weâre Making a Jumbo 747
Learning CAD? How about starting with modeling an entire Boeing 747? Yes, that actually happened.
3D Printing in India: An Overview
To some, India may be a mysterious faraway place when it comes to 3D printing. However, there is a flourishing market in that country, and I3DPn hopes to build it even bigger.
Research May Lead to New Types of Ceramic 3D Printers
New research shows a method of joining ceramics together. Could this lead to an entirely new type of ceramic 3D printer?
Goofoo: 3D Printers from China
Goofoo is a China-based manufacturer of good quality 3D printers available at low prices. We took a look at some of their models.
More on Adrian Bowyerâs Electric 3D Printer
Adrian Bowyerâs startling electric 3D printing process is investigated more deeply.
This Epic Racing Drone Was Made Using Fusion 360 and Generative Design
It wasnât too long ago when the concept of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the capabilities of generative design seemed like some far off sci-fi future.
More 3D Print Resellers Needed!
3D printer safety cabinet seeks resellers for their products, but it seems there are some barriers in the way.
Additive World’s Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2020
Are you a student with an idea for a fantastic 3D printed part? If so enter Additive Worldâs Design for Additive Manufacturing Challenge 2020.
MiniFactory Announces Aarni, A Way To See Inside 3D Prints
Is it possible to know what happened inside a completed 3D print? Yes, you can with Minifactoryâs Aarni quality control tool.
FORECAST 3D Acquired By GKN Powder Metallurgy
California-based 3D print service FORECAST 3D has been acquired by metal 3D print specialist GKN Powder Metallurgy in a surprise deal.
Cimquestâs Xpand3D Tradeshow Exhibits Premier Design In 3D Printing
Greer Veon and Preeti Sulibhavi of R&D Tax Savers look back at Cimquestâs Xpand3D Exhibition 2019.
Electric 3D Printing Begins!
The first simulated 3D print has been produced using Adrian Bowyerâs radical new Electric 3D Printing concept, which could produce objects in mere seconds.
TPU Parts With SLS Printing
How useful is TPU when 3D printing? What are the best 3D printing processes for printing flexible TPU parts?
Carbon’s Manufacturing Strategy Continues
Carbon has a fascinating strategy for increasing use of their powerful DLS 3D printers in manufacturing, and we found one example of how theyâre doing it.
EOS Announces Digital Foam Program
EOS has developed a new 3D printable material called âDigital Foamâ, which is a digital product comprised of software, design, materials and process.
Small Manufacturers Really Should Use 3D Printers
Itâs not a new idea, but it is still not done widely: using 3D printers onsite in manufacturing processes to increase productivity, safety and speed.
RPS: The Origin Story of an SLA 3D Printer Manufacturer
There is a fascinating origin story behind RPSâ NEO 800 industrial SLA 3D printer that ensures the device is highly reliable and produces excellent quality prints.
An Unusual 3D Printing Process Involving Balloons
A newly invented manufacturing process performs 3D printing by using balloons to precisely inflate 3D structures.
3D Printing Props Has An Oscar-Worthy Future
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers look into the 3D printing of movie and TV props.
Design of the Week: Screenhouse
This weekâs selection is âScreenhouseâ by Artist Edra Soto.
Slow Sculpture: Is 3D Printing Really Creating The Future?
Is 3D printing technology helping us sneak through the 21st century without much notice? Will we be surprised when we suddenly find ourselves in flying cars?
Book of the Week: Practical Electronics for Inventors
Building a 3D printed project involving electronics? If so, you need this book, which will teach you every conceivable thing you need to know about integrating electronic circuits into your design.
Really, How Bad Are Abrasive Filaments For Your 3D Printer Nozzle?
What kind of damage do carbon fiber filaments do to a 3D printer nozzle? How fast does damage occur? Experiments show a surprising result.
Another High-Temperature Soluble Support Material
Options for high-temperature 3D printing support material are rare. A reader found another support filament usable with some engineering materials.
3D Print Community: The 3D-HELP Project
This monthâs community support selection is the 3D-HELP Project.
Lockheed Martin Goes All In On 3DEXPERIENCE
Lockheed Martin agreed to make use of Dassault SystĂšmesâ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Why did they do so and what benefits might they incur? We speculate.
Just A Few Changes At Fabbaloo…
Weâre making some temporary changes at Fabbaloo, but donât worry â all will be well going forward and we will continue to cover the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industries.
Value-Added Inspection
Measurement is often seen as non-value-added work. However, if we properly account for the expected costs involved in passing defects on to customers, then the increased value of the product can be clearly shown.
TCT Korea 2019: Condensed and Focused
What happened at TCT Korea 2019? Our correspondent Mark Lee was in attendance and provides a glimpse into the very different world of 3D printing in South Korea.
Fabbaloo Editor Also A Bioprinter
Operations are changing up for a little while at Fabbaloo.
3D Printing More Affordable Cranial Implants
A recent case study out of India highlights the low-cost benefits of 3D printing to create personalized medical implants.
Whoa! Onshape Acquired By PTC!
In a blockbuster corporate acquisition, PTC is to acquire Onshape to gain access to a powerful CAD cloud system that can be marketed to all their users.
Autodesk Adds Extensions to Fusion 360
Autodesk is expanding its Fusion 360 repertoire by adding extensions.
New Opportunities To Recruit 3D Printing Expertise
Charles Goulding and Lara Tomiko of R&D Tax Savers examine opportunities for careers in 3D printing in todayâs employment environment.
DSM Venturing Leads New Investment Rounds For AMT, Voxel8
Two 3D printing companies have announced significant funding this week â and both bill DSM Venturing as a leader in their rounds.
The Ambitious eForge Electronics 3D Printer
The eForge is an electronics 3D printer that uses up to eight different materials to directly 3D print functional electronic objects.
3DGENCE Achieves Soluble Support With High-Temperature Material
Is it possible to 3D print complex 3D models in PEKK material? 3DGENCEâs F340 high-temperature 3D printer can now do so with soluble supports.
Karina Popovich: “3D Printing Shows Students The Exciting And Less Daunting Parts Of Engineering”
Karina is a young female pursuing a career at the intersection of Business and Engineering.
A New Portal For Additive Manufacturing Standards
ANSI and America Makes open a new online portal for additive manufacturing standards.
Have You Heard Of Runice’s 3D Printer Components?
Runice is an OEM manufacturer that provides hot end and extruder components to many 3D printer manufacturers.
Onshape Sees Advantages In 3D Printing Cloud-Based Platforms
Charles Goulding and Greer Veon of R&D Tax Savers examine the cloud-based Onshape platform in the 3D printing workflow.
Next-Generation Full-Color, Multi-Material PolyJet 3D Printing With The New Stratasys J850 3D Printer
Stratasysâ new J850 3D printer is the next generation for full-color PolyJet 3D printing.
Book of the Week: The Crafty Kid’s Guide to DIY Electronics
This weekâs selection is âThe Crafty Kidâs Guide to DIY Electronicsâ by Helen Leigh.
Commercialized Ruggedized 3D Printing / Bioprinting With The nRugged
âRuggedizedâ: Itâs not just a great word, itâs a great benefit for 3D printing.
Making 3D Printing Opportunities For Girls With MakerGirl
We speak with MakerGirlâs Executive Director, Mary Hadley, about the importance of early access to 3D printing.
Cold Chocolate 3D Printing Process Discovered
A new process can apparently 3D print chocolate without the use of heat, making more complex prints possible.
The TRILAB DeltiQ 2 3D Printer
The powerful DeltiQ 2 3D Printer from TRILAB includes a surprise extrusion system that allows easy 3D printing of flexible material.
Design of the Week: Tesla Earthquake Machine
This weekâs selection is the Tesla Earthquake Machine by Integza.
No Really, It’s The End Of The Line For Cubify
3D Systems seems to be finally shutting down sales of materials for their now long-expired CubePro 3D printer.
Manufacturing Aids As Leading 3D Printing Application
Charles Goulding and Dylan Comerford of R&D Tax Savers discuss 3D printing in creating all-important manufacturing aids.
Watch Out For 3D Print Financial Scams
Is the 3D printing community immune to email fraud? Most definitely not. We point out how scams could happen and what you can do about it.
What Is An Educational 3D Printer?
What makes up a 3D printer for education? What features are best for 3D printing in the classroom? We made a list.
Carbonâs Latest Rigid 3D Printing Material Shows Strength Of Development
A new rigid polyurethane material from Carbon proves interesting for both its performance properties and the story of its development.
Quill Vogue’s Post-Processing Gear Covers Most 3D Printing Processes
Quill Vogue offers a comprehensive line of 3D print post-processing solutions for FDM, SLS, SLM, PolyJet and ProJet additive manufacturing processes.
COMSOL Multiphysics 5.5 Is Evolutionary
What new features are found in COMSOL Multiphysics 5.5? We have a list of new features in the CAD optimization tool.
Exclusive Interview: Aleph Objects Founder On The Future For LulzBot
We speak with Aleph Objects Founder and Owner Jeff Moe for an update on what the future looks like for LulzBot 3D printing.
What Is A Consumer 3D Printer?
What is a consumer 3D printer? Is it a DIY device? What characteristics might describe a 3D printer for hobbyists? We have a list of features.
Fabrisonic’s Smart Metal 3D Print Build Plate
A smart build plate for metal 3D printing and additive manufacturing could significantly improve quality control and simplify operations.
Digits2Widgets Rebrands as “Additive”
Why would a popular 3D print service change their name? It turns out Digits2Widgets had a very good reason.
New Robotic Needling Process Enables Additive Manufacturing with Wool
A new process allows 3D printing of wool to create highly unusual fabric objects and textures.
ExOne’s Timing Challenges
ExOne suffered a substantial loss in stock price, but what are the reasons behind this and why did it happen?
Inside Aleph Objects: After The LulzBot Layoffs
Whatâs happening at Aleph Objects following massive staff reductions and operational âstreamliningâ? We talk to those inside.
Should 3D Print Services Use Recycled Material?
Should 3D print services use recycled 3D printer materials? It seems like the eco-friendly thing to do, but is it economically feasible?
3devo Focusing On Customer Training
Is it really possible to produce your own 3D printer filaments? 3devo seems to have figured out not only the hardware to do so, but also the process.