3D Printing Blog


ALL STORIES

KINGS 3D Has a Lot of 3D Printers

KINGS 3D Has a Lot of 3D Printers

Today I’m looking at KINGS 3D, the largest manufacturer of SLA 3D printers in China.

How Additive Manufacturing Is Driving Competitiveness in the Automotive Sector

How Additive Manufacturing Is Driving Competitiveness in the Automotive Sector

Automotive manufacturers have been turning to new technologies to ramp up growth in recent years.

Sindoh Makes The Change

Sindoh Makes The Change

I spoke with Sindoh and learned they’re undergoing a major transformation.

Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?

Can 3D Printing Be the Technology That Helps Bring Music to the Environmentally-Savvy Consumer?

A resurgence in popularity for vinyl music coincided with the democratization of 3D printing technologies.

A Closer Look at Smart3D’s MACRO Manufacturing System

A Closer Look at Smart3D’s MACRO Manufacturing System

I had a look at Smart3D’s manufacturing system, the MACRO, which offers both regular and high temperature additive manufacturing options.

Lippert, the Boat and RV Replacement Parts Business, and 3D Printing

Lippert, the Boat and RV Replacement Parts Business, and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Lippert Components is using 3D printing.

Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey, 2022 Edition

Fabbaloo’s Annual Survey, 2022 Edition

It’s that time of year again; we're rolling out our annual reader survey, and this year there is an incredible prize for one lucky respondent.

IKEA Now Offering Custom 3D Printed Decorations

IKEA Now Offering Custom 3D Printed Decorations

IKEA has quietly introduced a pair of 3D printed designs in their online store.

Polygonica Version 3.1 Released

Polygonica Version 3.1 Released

A new version of Polygonica has been released with several powerful 3D features.

ADT Engineering Lab, Solar, Smart Homes and 3D Printing

ADT Engineering Lab, Solar, Smart Homes and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at how ADT's Engineering Lab could make use of 3D printing technology.

Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?

Rumors of ANET Shutting Down?

We’ve just heard rumors that Shenzhen-based 3D printer manufacturer ANET has “gone under”. But is this true?

Formlabs Announces The Form 3+ 3D Printer

Formlabs Announces The Form 3+ 3D Printer

Formlabs announced a new 3D printer, the Form 3+, with an amazing feature.

At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials

At MakerBot, It’s All About Materials

I spoke to MakerBot to get an update on what they’ve been doing lately.

Book of the Week: More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects

Book of the Week: More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects

This week’s selection is “More Intermediate Arduino and 3D Print Model Railroad Projects” by Paul and David Bradt.

Looking Forward To AM in 2022

Looking Forward To AM in 2022

Well, well — it’s the beginning of another year, and time for some forward thinking.

Looking Back at 3D Print Trends in 2021

Looking Back at 3D Print Trends in 2021

The year 2021 has ended, and it’s time to look back to see what happened in 3D printing and Additive Manufacturing.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Throne Toilet

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Throne Toilet

This week’s selection is the 3D printed Throne toilet by Nagami.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, 2021 Edition

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week – but this week we’re looking at the entire year.

Top 3D Printing Developments of 2021

Top 3D Printing Developments of 2021

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi review the major 3D print stories of 2021.

Our Top 3D Print Stories of 2021, Determined By You

Our Top 3D Print Stories of 2021, Determined By You

It’s the end of the year, and I wondered which stories gathered the most views by Fabbaloo readers.

Every Special Needs Dog Can Have A Wonderful Life With 3D Printing

Every Special Needs Dog Can Have A Wonderful Life With 3D Printing

Dogs with special needs are incredibly adaptable, in spite of their limitations.

Stratasys Introduces New Origin One Dental 3D Printer

Stratasys Introduces New Origin One Dental 3D Printer

Polymer 3D printing solutions developer Stratasys revealed the newest addition to its portfolio of 3D printing solutions for dental applications, the Stratasys Origin One Dental.

24 Resin 3D Printing Tips You Need To Know

24 Resin 3D Printing Tips You Need To Know

Do you have a resin 3D printer? Here’s a whole bunch of tips for you.

Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer, Part 2

Testing the Aquila S2 desktop 3D printer continues with an examination of print results.

Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila S2 3D Printer, Part 1

Our lab has been quite busy lately, and this time we’re reviewing the Voxelab Aquila S2 desktop 3D printer.

Chevron 3D Printing Experience and the Wall Street Journal

Chevron 3D Printing Experience and the Wall Street Journal

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe recent mass media attention given to 3D printing technology.

The Rise of Palitra and Low Cost Full Color 3D Printing For All

The Rise of Palitra and Low Cost Full Color 3D Printing For All

A new company, Palitra, hopes to provide practical and affordable full color 3D printing technology to the market.

The Demise of RIZE?

The Demise of RIZE?

Apparently there have been massive changes at RIZE, and the company no longer appears to be marketing 3D printers.

Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO

Wacker Chemie Shuts Silicone 3D Print Service ACEO

Silicone 3D printing service ACEO appears to be shutting down.

Ellen Kullman Puts 3D Printing Front and Center

Ellen Kullman Puts 3D Printing Front and Center

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Carbon approaches current crises.

Seven Things NOT To Do With Your Brand New 3D Printer

Seven Things NOT To Do With Your Brand New 3D Printer

You just received a brand new desktop 3D printer. What should you NOT do?

Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?

Why Use Teton Simulation’s SmartSlice?

I had a chat with Teton Simulation’s Doug Kenik to find out where SmartSlice is headed.

About Habitat For Humanity’s First Partially 3D Printed Home

About Habitat For Humanity’s First Partially 3D Printed Home

Habitat for Humanity announced a project in Virginia has used construction 3D printing as part of the home building process.

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues

Book of the Week: 3D Printing Failures: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues

This week’s selection is “3D Printing Failures: 2022 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues” by Sean Aranda.

The Amazing SKR Pico 3D Printer Control Board

The Amazing SKR Pico 3D Printer Control Board

HK BIQU Technology Co., Limited has released a rather interesting control board designed for 3D printers, the BTT SKR Pico.

The State of 3D Print Slicing Software

The State of 3D Print Slicing Software

Slicing software is a key element in any 3D printing workflow, but what are the options?

Strong Binder Discovered for Sand 3D Printing

Strong Binder Discovered for Sand 3D Printing

Researchers have identified a technique for 3D printing sand with great strength.

Design of the Week: HeartBeatDress

Design of the Week: HeartBeatDress

This week’s selection is the HeartBeatDress by designer Anouk Wipprecht.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 26, 2021

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

3D Printing Implications of the Johnson & Johnson Split

3D Printing Implications of the Johnson & Johnson Split

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger look at how 3D technology usage could increase at J&J.

Battery Breakthrough Could Mean Power For Complex 3D Prints

Battery Breakthrough Could Mean Power For Complex 3D Prints

Researchers have developed an unusual method of producing a battery, one that could be integrated into 3D printers.

New Advances Boost Resin 3D Printing Options

New Advances Boost Resin 3D Printing Options

Materials companies have been hard at work developing improved resins for 3D printing, creating new opportunities across industries.

Prusaslicer 2.4 Has So Many New Features I Can’t Even

Prusaslicer 2.4 Has So Many New Features I Can’t Even

Prusa Research dropped the latest version of their popular 3D print slicing software, PrusaSlicer 2.4, and it has an astounding number of amazing new features.

Desktop Metal Certifies Copper Material

Desktop Metal Certifies Copper Material

Desktop Metal announced the qualification of a pure copper material for their Production system.

Researchers Achieve Smallest 3D Print: 25nm Voxels

Researchers Achieve Smallest 3D Print: 25nm Voxels

Researchers have devised a system using a 1.6nm nozzle to 3D print incredibly tiny objects.

Scholastic Publishing’s Most Beloved Series and 3D Printing

Scholastic Publishing’s Most Beloved Series and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see an opening for additional 3D printing.

CASTOR Releases Unusual Trends Report

CASTOR Releases Unusual Trends Report

CASTOR released their 2021 annual Additive Manufacturing Trends Report, and it’s quite a bit different than you might think.

What Is A “Brinter”?

What Is A “Brinter”?

I wondered what a “Brinter” is, and found out.

Wematter Expanding

Wematter Expanding

Wematter announced an expansion to their production facilities.

3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting

3D Systems’ Pivot Towards 3D Bioprinting

Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger offer a perspective on 3D Systems' apparent shift towards bioprinting.