It Is Time For Coordinated Action In Our Community
I dreaded the release of the latest IPCC report this week, although it was clear long ago what would be in it.
Authentise Leads Team Studying the Feasibility of Digital Supply Chains
Authentise revealed it is working on a feasibility study on digital supply chains.
PLA Stronger Than Steel? New Script Generates 3D Printable Beams
The folks at RepRap Ltd have released a new script that generates very strong 3D printable beams.
Book of the Week: How To Troubleshoot Almost Anything
This week’s selection is “How to Find a Wolf in Siberia: or, How to Troubleshoot Almost Anything” by Don Jones.
Would You Live in a 3D Printed Martian Home for a Year?
NASA is looking for volunteers to inhabit a 3D printed Martian home.
Looking at Tecnica’s Unusual SLS Optical System
Tecnica provided an interesting explanation of a common issue in SLS 3D printers, and their unique solution.
SynDaver3D Announces Two Low-Cost Desktop 3D Printers
SynDaver3D announced the LeveL and LeveL UP desktop 3D printers.
Design of the Week: Switchplate Identifiers
This week’s selection is the Switchplate Identifiers by Ryan Tanguay.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 8, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Automania, MoMA and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how art is influenced by 3D printing through an automotive art show.
3D Printed Home Design Matures
Construction company PERI completed 3D printing a residential building Germany, but it has some interesting design twists.
The LulzBot TAZ SideKick 3D Printer is Now Available
FAME 3D released a new desktop 3D printer, the LulzBot TAZ SideKick.
XRIZE Opens Path Into The Healthcare Sector
RIZE announced a key integration that could open up more sales of their full-color XRIZE device in the healthcare sector.
Hollywood Manufacturing for Big (and Small) Screen Productions
From 3D printers to CNC mills, Thingergy’s Frank Ippolito delves into the manufacturing processes behind filmmaking.
NASA’s Redwire Regolith 3D Print Project
NASA has a new project to 3D print regolith.
MyMiniFactory Selling Resin?
What? MyMiniFactory is now selling 3D printer resin?
Raise3D’s New E2CF 3D Printer
Raise3D announced a new desktop 3D printer designed for use with carbon fiber composite material.
President Biden’s Executive Order To Improve Hearing Aid Availability And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Arianna Coger listen to ways 3D printing continues to innovate in hearing aid production.
Farsoon Reveals 3D Printer Installation Base
We received information from Farsoon that provides an excellent view of their business and coverage.
Sakuú Hits 3D Printed Battery Milestone
Sakuú hit a major milestone in their 3D printed battery project.
CASTOR’s Latest Software Refines 3D Printable Inventory Identification
California-based CASTOR announced a new version of their additive inventory software that includes several notable features.
Can 3D Printing Be The Future Of The Wood Industry?
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine consider how advances in 3D printing with wood materials might impact the overall future of forestry.
Future Platform For Space-Based 3D Printing?
Varda Space Industries raised US$42M to help build their space-based manufacturing platform.
Breaking The Toolhead Barrier With MedUSA
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory seem to have developed a way to optimize printing with multiple toolheads.
Watch a Spectacular 3D Print Failure
The SkyersJet Project is developing a partly 3D printed EDF system for RC aircraft, but encountered a spectacular problem during testing.
ACTIVE Is A FABULOUS Material For Water Applications
FABULOUS announced a new 3D print material, “ACTIVE”.
Book of the Week: Modeling Naval Ships in Small Scales
This week’s selection is “Modeling Naval Ships in Small Scales” by Mike McCabe.
Personalized Bike Helmets With HEXR’s 3D Printed Solution
HEXR could be the example of how to use 3D print technology for personalized products.
The Importance Of 3D Print Certifications
Formlabs announced a new material certification, and it’s more important than you might think.
Digital Manufacturing Centre Launches In The UK
The UK’s Digital Manufacturing Centre has officially opened.
Design of the Week: Spring Loaded Toothbrush Case
This week’s selection is the ridiculous Spring Loaded Toothbrush Case by Cults contributor CooknAdam.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing: August 1, 2021
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Lego Leadership, Innovation and Sustainability
Charles R. Goulding considers the intersection of Legos, 3D printing and sustainability.
Redefine Meat Expands 3D Printed Alt-Meat Products And Market
Redefine Meat announced the availability of five specific alt-meat products at locations across Israel.
How Creality Achieved High-Speed FFF 3D Printing
Creality’s new Ender 7 breaks speed barriers with some interesting technological improvements.
It’s Not Goodbye, It’s See You Later
This is my last full day as the Managing Editor of Fabbaloo.
Multiple Barbeque Grill IPOs And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve up a look at barbeque trends impact on 3D printing.
Programmable 3D-Printed PhonoGraft Aims to Boost the Body’s Regeneration Process
Desktop Health’s biodegradable 3D-printed graft promotes the natural healing of human membranes.
3DEO’s Millionth 3D Printed Part
3DEO announced they’ve produced their 1,000,000th 3D printed metal part.
Should 3D Print Services Acquire Unusual 3D Print Technologies?
I had a thought about the equipment being used by 3D print services.
Additive Manufacturing Continues To Go Greener
The Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association now counts more than two dozen member companies across the global 3D printing industry.
New 3D Print Material: Oranges
A new 3D print material made from oranges has been used in an artistic project.
SIKA And The Concrete 3D Printing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine build on foundations of advanced concrete 3D printing with a look at SIKA’s involvement.
Evolve Additive’s First STEP AM System Ships
Startup AM company Evolve Additive has now shipped its first commercial STEP system.
Helping Companies Shift To Digital Manufacturing
A new initiative is set to assist companies in the often difficult transition to digital manufacturing.
Can An Ender 3 Print Full-Color Models?
A method of converting the popular Ender 3 desktop 3D printer to a color printer has been published.
Action At Continuous Composites
This month has been busy for Continuous Composites.
Zipline’s Soaring Valuation And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can help drones continue to soar.
Bowyer Developing AI “Slicer” For Electric 3D Printer
Adrian Bowyer provided an updated on his Electric 3D Printer project, and it's a fascinating approach to software design.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 3
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. Here we review several sample 3D scans taken with the device.