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Design of the Week: 3D Printed Flying Car

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Flying Car

This weekā€™s selection is the 3D Printed Flying Car by Alan Zhang.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 28, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 28, 2024

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

3D Printing Gives New Life to Glass Waste

3D Printing Gives New Life to Glass Waste

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

Additive Drives’ 3D Printed Motors Could Revolutionize EV Industry with Enhanced Efficiency

Additive Drives’ 3D Printed Motors Could Revolutionize EV Industry with Enhanced Efficiency

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

Freemelt’s eĀÆMELT-iM: Manufacturing with Modular Metal 3D Printing

What is Parametric Modeling?

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 3

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.…

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 2

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…

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands on with the Elegoo Jupiter SE 3D Printer, Part 1

Weā€™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…

Exploring Formlabs’ 3D Printed Sample

Exploring Formlabs’ 3D Printed Sample

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

From Alien Influencers to 3D Printing Divorces: Fabbaloo’s Wildest Mailbag Reveals

From Alien Influencers to 3D Printing Divorces: Fabbaloo’s Wildest Mailbag Reveals

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

Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine

Introducing Filobot: The Self-Printing Growbot That Can Climb Like A Vine

Researchers have developed a self-printing ā€œgrowbotā€ that can move through 3D space.

Transforming Big Ideas into Reality with ENLARG3D’s Advanced 3D Printing Solutions

Steakholder Foods Adds Shrimps to Range of 3D Printed Seafood

Steakholder Foods Adds Shrimps to Range of 3D Printed Seafood

New plant-based analogue targetsĀ widespread adoption in the $68 billionĀ shrimp industry.

Breaking Bread, Building Drones: 3D Printing Revolutionizes Military Manufacturing

Breaking Bread, Building Drones: 3D Printing Revolutionizes Military Manufacturing

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 Unveils K1C Desktop 3D Printer: Advanced Carbon Fiber Printing at an Affordable Price

Xerion’s Fusion Factory XS: Portable Metal 3D Printing for Military Use

Xerion’s Fusion Factory XS: Portable Metal 3D Printing for Military Use

Xerionā€™s Fusion Factory XS is one of the most interesting professional 3D printers weā€™ve yet seen.

Sidus Space Launches Multi-Material 3D Printing Division for Space Industry

Sidus Space Launches Multi-Material 3D Printing Division for Space Industry

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

Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing

Book of the Week: Smart Manufacturing

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œSmart Manufacturing: The Lean Six Sigma Wayā€ by Anthony Tarantino.

Have You Filled Out Our 2024 Reader Survey? A Big Prize is on the Line

Have You Filled Out Our 2024 Reader Survey? A Big Prize is on the Line

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

MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing

MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing

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

3devo Introduces Three-Phase Approach, Enhancing 3D Printing Project Success

3devo Introduces Three-Phase Approach, Enhancing 3D Printing Project Success

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

Design of the Week: Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat

Design of the Week: Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat

This weekā€™s selection is the Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat by Printables contributor Neybao.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 21, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 21, 2024

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

Revving Up Innovation: 3D Printing Drives Success in Formula One’s US Expansion

Revving Up Innovation: 3D Printing Drives Success in Formula One’s US Expansion

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

US Department of Defense Could Amplify 3D Printing Use Amid Global Tensions

US Department of Defense Could Amplify 3D Printing Use Amid Global Tensions

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

Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions

Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions

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

Literally Inside the Kings JS-FGF-1800 3D Printer

Literally Inside the Kings JS-FGF-1800 3D Printer

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

Will AI Finally Put the Aid in Computer-Aided Design?

Will AI Finally Put the Aid in Computer-Aided Design?

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

Exploring the Challenges of Tall 3D Printing: From Hobbyist Modifications to Industrial Implications

Cost-Efficient and Complex Metal Parts Achievable When There’s No Support Structures

Cost-Efficient and Complex Metal Parts Achievable When There’s No Support Structures

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

Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023

Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023

Iā€™m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.

Green Cement and 3D Printing: A Solution for a Cleaner Climate

Green Cement and 3D Printing: A Solution for a Cleaner Climate

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

Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations

Essential Reading: CDC’s Detailed Safety Manual for 3D Printing Operations

The CDC has issued a lengthy guide for 3D print safety, something that all 3D printers operators should read.

Hands On With 3DLAC Adhesion Stick

Hands On With 3DLAC Adhesion Stick

We tested 3DLACā€™s stick-style adhesion solution.

Innovative 3D Printed Wind Turbine Blades from TU Berlin Exceed Performance Expectations

Innovative 3D Printed Wind Turbine Blades from TU Berlin Exceed Performance Expectations

Researchers at TU Berlin used 3D printing in unique ways to rapidly develop a new wind turbine blade design.

America Makes Awards $1.2M to Winners of EARTH Project

America Makes Awards $1.2M to Winners of EARTH Project

In partnership with NCDMM, the project is funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

U.S. Steel’s Acquisition by Nippon Promises Advances in Steel Production and 3D Printing Technology

U.S. Steel’s Acquisition by Nippon Promises Advances in Steel Production and 3D Printing Technology

Charles R. Goulding, Ryan Donley and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Nippon Steel's recent acquisition of U.S. Steel.

Ensuring Clean Air in 3D Printing: BOFA’s Advanced Filtration Solutions

Ensuring Clean Air in 3D Printing: BOFA’s Advanced Filtration Solutions

We recently saw a safety demonstration by BOFA that showed the ability to clear dangerous particles away from 3D printers.

Transforming Manufacturing: Tritone’s Unique Approach with MoldJet 3D Printing

Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership

Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership

1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.

Book of the Week: A Beginnerā€™s Guide To Using A Circular Sock Knitting Machine

Book of the Week: A Beginnerā€™s Guide To Using A Circular Sock Knitting Machine

This weekā€™s selection is ā€œA Beginnerā€™s Guide To Using A Circular Sock Knitting Machine: Machine With Metal Needlesā€ by Harry Rogers.

Reminder: Our 2024 Annual Reader Survey is Still Open

Reminder: Our 2024 Annual Reader Survey is Still Open

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

New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon

New Chemical Breakthrough Paves Way for Metal 3D Printing on the Moon

Thereā€™s been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.

One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities

One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities

Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.

Design of the Week: Life Size Triceratops Skull

Design of the Week: Life Size Triceratops Skull

This weekā€™s selection is the massive Triceratops Skull by Prusa Research.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 14, 2024

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 14, 2024

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

3D Printing’s Future: Insights from the Adobe-Figma Deal

3D Printing’s Future: Insights from the Adobe-Figma Deal

Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the impact of the failed Adobe-Figma acquisition on 3D printing innovation.

Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles

Xact Metal: A Model of Prudent Growth in 3D Printing Amidst Industry Giants’ Struggles

As usual, my recent conversation with Xact Metal revealed some interesting insights into the metal 3D printing industry.

4D Printing: Researchers Unlock Potential with Cost-Efficient Shape Memory Resins

4D Printing: Researchers Unlock Potential with Cost-Efficient Shape Memory Resins

Researchers have developed an effective way to 3D print shape memory objects.