3D Printing Blog

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.

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

We tested 3DLAC’s stick-style adhesion solution.

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

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).

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

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

I spoke with Tritone and caught up with their latest developments.

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

This week’s selection is “A Beginner’s Guide To Using A Circular Sock Knitting Machine: Machine With Metal Needles” by Harry Rogers.

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

There’s been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.

Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.

This week’s selection is the massive Triceratops Skull by Prusa Research.

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

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

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

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

There are now multiple construction 3D printer manufacturers on the planet, and one of them is RIC Technology.

MIT researchers use additive manufacturing to produce a key mass spectrometer component for just a few dollars and in less than a day.

Do you know how to easily re-spool 3D printer filament?

Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.

Sinterjet has developed a precious metal 3D printer.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi emphasize 3D printing in four powerhouse cities.

Controversy erupts over community-built replacement firmware for Bambu Lab 3D printers.

Interesting news from Formlabs yesterday: they’ve introduced a resin pumping accessory for large prints.

Wayland Additive has been busy expanding their operations.

According to research at Loughborough University, led by Dr. Simin Li, the novel digital workflow significantly increases accessibility and production speed.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry.

Many have asked, so here’s my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.

Could Mingda be making a switch towards larger, professional 3D printers?

There’s more evidence of microplastics causing negative effects, which will eventually affect 3D printing.

This week’s selection is “Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want” by Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, Gregory Bernarda, and Alan Smith.

6K Additive is set for expansion.

I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.

NASA announced they’ve 3D printed a very different type of rocket engine.

This week’s selection is Hìtëkw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket by All Design Lab and Protolabs.