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Xerion’s Fusion Factory XS: Portable Metal 3D Printing for Military Use
Xerionâs Fusion Factory XS is one of the most interesting professional 3D printers weâve yet seen.
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.
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 is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.
3devo Introduces Three-Phase Approach, Enhancing 3D Printing Project Success
3devo has launched a new business approach, and itâs one that other 3D print companies should adopt.
Design of the Week: Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat
This weekâs selection is the Gyro 7 Printable Jointed Cat by Printables contributor Neybao.
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
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
The US Department of Defense is set to dramatically expand its use of 3D printing.
Predicting Potential 3D Printing Mergers and Acquisitions
Itâs 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
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?
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
Tall 3D printing can be quite useful, but height can cause many issues.
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
Iâm 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
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
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
We tested 3DLACâs stick-style adhesion solution.
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
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
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
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
I spoke with Tritone and caught up with their latest developments.
Advancing Military 3D Printing: 1000 Kelvin and Fieldmade Form Strategic Partnership
1000 Kelvin announced today they have established a very intriguing partnership with Fieldmade.
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
Thereâs been an interesting chemical development that may affect 3D printing in the far future.
One Click Metal Enhances 3D Printing Capabilities
Some very interesting developments at One Click Metal.
Design of the Week: Life Size Triceratops Skull
This weekâs selection is the massive Triceratops Skull by Prusa Research.
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
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
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
Researchers have developed an effective way to 3D print shape memory objects.
RIC Technology: Bridging East and West in the Construction 3D Printing Market
There are now multiple construction 3D printer manufacturers on the planet, and one of them is RIC Technology.
3D Printed Quadrupoles Could Massively Reduce the Cost of Mass Spectrometry
MIT researchers use additive manufacturing to produce a key mass spectrometer component for just a few dollars and in less than a day.
How To Respool 3D Printer Filament
Do you know how to easily re-spool 3D printer filament?
Rising Cyber Threats in Manufacturing: Velo3D Highlights Crucial Security Statistics
Velo3D published an interesting set of statistics regarding security in additive manufacturing.
Sinterjet’s P45: Innovative Technology for Precious Metal 3D Printing
Sinterjet has developed a precious metal 3D printer.
How 3D Printing is Flourishing in America’s Emerging Economic Hubs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi emphasize 3D printing in four powerhouse cities.
Community-Developed X1Plus Firmware Sparks Debate in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Community
Controversy erupts over community-built replacement firmware for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Formlabs Unveils Resin Pumping Accessory for Enhanced Large-Scale 3D Printing
Interesting news from Formlabs yesterday: theyâve introduced a resin pumping accessory for large prints.
Innovative NeuBeam Process Fuels Wayland Additive’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing
Wayland Additive has been busy expanding their operations.
3D Printing Promises Personalized Prosthetic Devices in Remote Areas
According to research at Loughborough University, led by Dr. Simin Li, the novel digital workflow significantly increases accessibility and production speed.
Innovative 3D Printing Solutions Addressing Counterfeit Parts Crisis in Aircraft MRO
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the transformative impact of 3D printing on the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) industry.
Shifting Gears in 3D Printing: Industry Trends and Predictions for 2024
Many have asked, so hereâs my thoughts on the new year of 2024 and 3D printing.
Mingda Showcasing Large-Scale Industrial 3D Printers
Could Mingda be making a switch towards larger, professional 3D printers?
New Studies Linking Microplastics in Plants May Trigger Shift in 3D Printing Materials
Thereâs more evidence of microplastics causing negative effects, which will eventually affect 3D printing.
Transforming Metal Scrap into Valuable Resources: 6K Additive’s Strategic AM Advantage
6K Additive is set for expansion.
Replique Enhances Additive Manufacturing with Innovative Materials Database for Engineers
I had a chat with Replique, a German additive manufacturing network.
NASA Innovates with 3D Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine
NASA announced theyâve 3D printed a very different type of rocket engine.
Design of the Week: HÏtëkw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket
This weekâs selection is HĂŹtĂ«kw, a 3D Printed Metal Tennis Racket by All Design Lab and Protolabs.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 7, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Intersection of Pharmaceuticals and 3D Printing: Innovations in Weight Loss Medications and Medical Devices
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the role of 3D printing in the context of weight loss medications.
Nine Advanced 3D Printer Features You Need To Understand
The latest 3D printers offer a slew of new features, but which ones are important?
The Costly Cycle of Elastomeric Spare Parts: How Digital Inventories Offer a Sustainable Alternative
Thereâs an elastomeric twist to the digital inventory concept I hadnât heard previously.
AM-FLOW’s Conveyor System Simplifies 3D Printed Part Sorting
AM-FLOW has an interesting concept for handling completed 3D prints that beats the robots.
Top Down, Bottom Up or Middle Out? What’s the Best Way to Model in Inventor?
An Inventor tutorial.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test out the brand new Bambu Lab A1 desktop FFF 3D printer, and itâs quite a machine.
Navigating Shifts: Consumer Discretionary Spending and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss recent trends in consumer discretionary spending and how 3D printing can play a role.
Eight Hopes for Desktop 3D Printing in 2024
Itâs 2024, and many people are making predictions.
From High Hopes to Harsh Realities: The Struggle of 3D Printing Companies in Attracting Investment
Iâm reading an interesting post by 3D Alliances about the hope for 3D print company stocks in 2024.
Exploring CEAD’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Printing
I had an interesting visit with CEAD to learn about their massive robotic 3D printing system.
Bambu Studio 1.8.2 Enables Integration of Third-Party Filaments
The update brings significant enhancements in material compatibility, user collaboration, and printing flexibility to the Bambu Lab ecosystem.
How 3D Printing Companies Can Confront and Overcome Poly Risks
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine what Poly Risks mean for the 3D printing industry.
Fabbaloo Launches 2024 Annual Reader Survey
Fabbaloo has launched our annual reader survey for 2024, and there is an incredible prize available for participation.
Jellypipe Unveils AI Assistant for 3D Printing: Optimizing Material Selection and Pricing with GPT-4
We caught up with Jellypipe, and learned they are doing some interesting things with AI.
Reducing Animal Testing in Pharma: Edinburgh’s 3D Printed Organ Chips Offer New Solutions
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a 3D printed âbody on chipâ.
Design of the Week: 2024 Shutter Shades
This weekâs selection is the 2024 Shutter Shades by Printables contributor Teque5.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 31, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How ULA’s Sale Could Change Aerospace Manufacturing
Preeti Sulibhavi and Charles Goulding look at the 3D print possibilities that may open up should United Launch Alliance (ULA) be sold.
The Truth Behind ‘High Speed’ 3D Printing: A Call for Standardized Specifications
In the confusing world of high speed desktop 3D printing, which companies present the proper specifications?
Two Trees Unveils SK1: A New High-Speed CoreXY 3D Printer with Powered Bed
Two Trees showed us their latest desktop 3D printer, the high speed SK1, and it has a very unusual feature.
AI Build’s Natural Language Processing in 3D Printing Software
We had a chat with AI Build, and learned the latest from the additive manufacturing software company.
Whatâs New in Inventor 2024.2
2024.2 is an exceptionally loaded point release.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer concludes with results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at setup, operations and software.
Hands On With The Artillery Sidewinder X3 Pro 3D Printer, Part 1
This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three.
Real-Time Material Temperature Monitoring, The Next Frontier in 3D Printing:?
Iâve been thinking about a possible innovation for desktop 3D printers that might change print quality and material management forever.
Tutolino Equips European Schools with Enhanced 3D Printers
We took a look at a new educational 3D printer from the Tutolino Educational Network.
Integration, Expansion and Smarter Factories: AM in 2024
Leaders from hardware and service companies across the entire AM spectrum speak with VoxelMatters about what the short term future holds.
KKR Fuels the Future: Precipart’s Journey from Precision Machining to 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss KKR’s strategic investment in Precipart and how it signifies a transformative shift for the company.
The 3MF Conundrum: How Current Software Falls Short in 3D Print File Compatibility
I think there could be a problem with 3MF, or at least how software makes use of it.
Nano Dimension Revives Acquisition Efforts with New Cash Bid for Stratasys
Nano Dimension suddenly announced a new bid to take over Stratasys, re-igniting the takeover wars we thought were concluded.
Design of the Week: Geared Christmas Tree Spiral
This weekâs selection is the Geared Christmas Tree Spiral by Cults contributor ENJOYREVIT.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 24, 2023
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Paws and Printers: The 3D Revolution in Pet Care, “Swag” and Accessories
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a look at how 3D printing can be used for pets and pet products.
From Diagnosis to Solution: The Basic Process for Fixing a Broken Machine
If you have a 3D printer, you will know that it does break from time to time. But how should you go about fixing it?
Hammer Pro40: Incus’ Cleaner, Safer Metal 3D Printing Technology
We had a close look at Incusâ new metal 3D printer, the Hammer Pro40.
SMERF’s Innovative Approach to Large-Scale 3D Real-Time Visualization
You probably donât need SMERF for 3D printing, but I believe you will find it interesting.
What Are the Biggest Improvements in SOLIDWORKS 2024? We Have Several
Along with several small but useful improvements, there is one big one: Cloud Services.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 3
Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 2
Our review of the Drywise in-line filament dryer continues with a look at operations.
Hands On With The Drywise In-Line Filament Dryer, Part 1
We tested the very unusual Drywise in-line filament dryer.