3D Printing Blog

What is the MFI and why does it matter for additive manufacturing?

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE continues with setup, calibration, and operations.

We got our hands on the brand new Creality Ender-3 KE desktop 3D printer and gave it a good test.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss one of LEGO's newest product lines.

Markforged announced a new software tool that automatically makes parts stronger.

An interesting study has investigated whether commonly used plastics, including 3D print materials, can naturally decompose in the ocean.

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are key to our current way of life.

Working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and AMFG to develop SMART-APP tool for predictive material reuse.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the discovery of Roman dodecahedrons in the UK, their enigmatic purpose and the subsequent surge in interest and replication through 3D printing.

Here’s everything you need to know about an up-and-coming 3D print material that’s entirely sustainable: PHA.

Additive Industries seems to be continuing with their never-ending quest for efficiency.

Bambu Lab has issued a “recall” on their A1 system.

This week’s selection is “3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models” by James Floyd Kelly.

A reminder to readers that these are the final few days to enter our annual survey, which makes you eligible for a “big” prize.

METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.

Researchers have developed a practical method for 3D printing liquid metal.

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Flying Car by Alan Zhang.

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe sit down and chat with Alex Stiles, co-founder of Vitriform3D.

An interesting development has occurred in the automotive sector that could drive adoption of 3D printing.

Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.

PTC made parametric modeling famous.

jupiterse-cover4.jpg Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter SE concludes with software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two.…

Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter SE continues with a look at Setup & Calibration and Operations. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and…

We’ve been busy testing the new huge 3D printer from Elegoo, the Jupiter SE. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Elegoo Jupiter…

Charles R. Goulding and Christopher Lee share their thoughts on one of Formlabs' sample parts.

Once again, it’s time to unload our mailbag with the most outrageous messages received in the past few months for your reading pleasure.

Researchers have developed a self-printing “growbot” that can move through 3D space.

ENLARG3D hopes to print many big things for those with big ideas.

New plant-based analogue targets widespread adoption in the $68 billion shrimp industry.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss a Russian bakery's transformative shift as it utilizes 3D printing technology to transition from baking to producing military drones.

Creality announced the K1C desktop 3D printer, and we have the details.

Xerion’s Fusion Factory XS is one of the most interesting professional 3D printers we’ve yet seen.

Sidus Space announced a new division dedicated to 3D printing parts for space missions.

This week’s selection is “Smart Manufacturing: The Lean Six Sigma Way” by Anthony Tarantino.

A reminder to readers that Fabbaloo has launched our annual reader survey for 2024, with a big prize at stake.

MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.

3devo has launched a new business approach, and it’s one that other 3D print companies should adopt.

This week’s selection is the Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat by Printables contributor Neybao.

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman discuss the recent Formula One Grand Prix in Las Vegas and the successful integration of 3D printing technology.

The US Department of Defense is set to dramatically expand its use of 3D printing.

It’s early in 2024, but later this year we will see a number of corporate collisions in the 3D print industry. What could happen?

We were able to take a close look at the Kings JS-FGF-1800 3D printer, from the inside.

Moribund software about to get an innovation boost from the AI tsunami.

Tall 3D printing can be quite useful, but height can cause many issues.

The importance of support structures, or rather the lack of them, was revealed in a visit with Velo3D.

I’m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss companies adopting green concrete and collaborations with 3D printing technologies.