The MX3D: A Robotic 3D Printer

On the heels of its debut in May 2013, the MX3D-resin printer has already evolved from a machine only capable of building in plastic to one that can print in a variety of metals.

Bhold’s Boutique 3D Prints

3D printers may permit the creation of almost any object, but what object? The key to success is now good design, such as we found in Bhold’s collection. 

Fuel 3D’s New Funding

Fuel3D launched in a very successful manner on Kickstarter some months ago, but now they have a new success story.

NASA Research Aims to Print Wood in Space

In a completely new twist for the world of 3D printing, two researchers are working to create a new bioprinting methodology that would see clumps of cells spawn custom engineered, non-living biomaterials.

M3D’s Micro 3D Printer

Many new 3D printers are available, but M3D’s new Micro 3D printer has some very intriguing features we haven’t seen before. 

3D Printing Live Seeds

There’s a lot of people around the world trying to 3D print all types of materials, but this venture is a little different. What it prints is alive. 

A 3D Printing Mutual Fund?

Don’t want to miss out on the massive growth of 3D printing companies? Not sure where to invest your cash? There could be an answer for you. 

The Unfortunate End of a 3D Print

An unfortunate incident occurred at the 3D Printshow last week. While browsing the incredible artistic 3D prints in the gallery, a massive shattering noise was heard. 

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The ECV-One 3D Printer

There’s a new personal 3D printer from French-based e-crew vis: the ECV-One. This printer does offer some unusual features. 

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The Latest Trends from 3D Hubs

One of the many reasons to like 3D Hubs, beyond their excellent crowdsourced network of 3D printers is their monthly statistical report. This month shows some interesting trends. 

3D Printed Revolver: It Works!

We’ve written many times about experiments in 3D printed firearms, but never about a fully functional 3D printed revolver. 

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Is Software The Answer To Reliable 3D Printing?

Like most of you, we like to watch 3D prints happen. There’s something magical about seeing a real object appear out of, apparently, thin air. But while the print takes place, angry thoughts emerge. 

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Friction Welding Your 3D Prints

A common technique to successfully 3D print complex objects is to print separate pieces and then glue them together. But are there other techniques for joining pieces together? Apparently yes. 

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NASA’s 3D Printed Instruments

NASA is experimenting with 3D printing techniques to develop not one, but at least three different solutions to space instrument manufacturing issues. 

At NYC’s 3D Printshow This Week

Team Fabbaloo will be roaming the streets of NYC this week looking for stories, machines and more at and around the first NYC 3D Printshow. Will you be there? 

BotObjects, Again

You might recall the controversial BotObjects ProDesk3D full color personal 3D printer? It’s controversial because many believe it doesn’t really exist. Or does it? 

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