The European Space Agency is developing a new 3D printer capable of producing objects of “infinite” length, and it might use a new design suitable for belt 3D printers.
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Desktop Health Concentrates Some Of The Best Of 3D Printing For Personal Healthcare
A new business is leveraging the vast Desktop Metal / EnvisionTEC 3D printing portfolio for the future of personal healthcare.
Design of the Week: Perseverance
This week’s selection is the Mars 2020 Rover Perseverance by NASA.
ideaMaker Updated With New Texturing Feature
Raise3D announced a new version of IdeaMaker, version 4.1.0, which includes a very interesting capability.
3D Printing: On Mars
If you’ve ever wondered why some keep trying to 3D print objects in space, I have a video for you.
3D Printing Gets The Celebrity Treatment
A strange thing happened this week with Oprah Winfrey that relates to 3D printing.
Dating And 3D Printing
There’s one topic I could not see appearing in Fabbaloo and that’s dating. Until today.
Report Suggests VELO3D To Go Public
A report suggests that metal 3D printer manufacturer VELO3D is set to go public via a SPAC.
Strides In Binder Jetting: Aluminum Advances
Desktop Metal and ExOne have announced breakthroughs this week in binder jetting capabilities for aluminum.
In Her Own Words: The Mother Of OctoPrint
OctoPrint is certainly one of the most well known systems in 3D printing, but do you know the story of how it came to be?
MX3D, Takenaka Use WAAM to Create Steel Connector for Construction
A collaboration between MX3D and Takenaka has resulted in a 3D-printed steel connector for use in structural construction.
A Rant About Resin
Resin 3D printers produce amazing output, but why do they have to be so messy?
Prusa Joins 3MF Consortium
Prusa Research quietly announced they’ve joined the 3MF Foundation in a live video this week.
Massivit 3D Goes Public
The latest 3D printing IPO sees Massivit 3D Printing Technologies go public.
scAnt: An Open Source 3D Scanner For Ants
If you’ve ever wanted to 3D scan and print very tiny things, the scAnt 3D scanner is for you.
Solving A Canine Problem With 3D Printing
Additive manufacturing enabled the development of a revolutionary device for cleaning dogs.
Reading Between The Lines At Ultimaker
An interview with Ultimaker’s new CEO reveals some of their future directions.
AddiFab’s Investment And Expansion
Freeform Injection Molding company AddiFab has announced a $6.3 million investment round and an expansive new headquarters.
Mixed Dimensions Partners With Ubisoft For 3D Printed Characters
Mixed Dimensions announced a deal with game-maker Ubisoft to 3D print custom figurines.
Fisker, Foxconn, And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers a recent move for electric vehicle production.
#ChooseToChallenge Disparity In 3D Printing
This International Women’s Day, the official 2021 campaign theme is #ChooseToChallenge.
Stratasys Introduces Multi-Material Dental 3D Printer
Stratasys announced the J5 DentaJet 3D printer, a multi-material device for the dental industry.
Aurora Labs Closing In On Metal Powders With Gränges
Aurora Labs provided an update on their ongoing metallurgy project with Gränges.
BMF Investigating Production Of 3D Printed Microneedles For COVID-19 Vaccines
BMF has been collaborating with Carnegie-Mellon University on a very promising approach to COVID-19 vaccines.
Senvol Gets A Funding Boost
Senvol announced new investment coming from the US military.
Book of the Week: The Unwritten Laws of Engineering
This week’s selection is “The Unwritten Laws of Engineering” by James G. Skakoon and W. J. King.
New Additive Edge Program Set To Encourage Girls In STEM
Ultimaker and America Makes have announced a new program to broaden access to 3D printers for female students across the US.
Beyond Optics: Women In Additive Manufacturing
This International Women’s Day, the theme is #ChooseToChallenge; in 3D printing, we need to challenge our industry to continue to grow.
Large-Scale Complex 3D Printing Coming With Metafold
Startup Metafold is developing a way to 3D print large objects with highly complex geometries.
The Road To Herd Immunity And 3D Printing Business Planning
Charles R. Goulding considers what a return to “normal” in the 3D printing business might look like.
Design of the Week: KoalaGrip
This week’s selection is the very practical KoalaGrip.
Relativity Space Announces Massive 3D Printed Booster
Aerospace startup Relativity Space announced plans to develop a massive rocket booster that would be entirely 3D printed.
3D Printed Homes Take A Major Step Forward
Charles Goulding Jr. considers a big advance when it comes to 3D printing for home construction.
The Epic Creativity Solving The Prusa MMU2S Buffer Crisis
A great deal of incredibly imaginative work has been done by the community to replace the sometimes-problematic Prusa MMU2S Buffer.
Renishaw Is For Sale!
Renishaw is up for sale.
Stratasys And Xometry: An Unlikely Combination?
Stratasys and Xometry announced an unusual agreement to collaborate on 3D print services.
Major Equipment Financing Lenders Prepare For Economic Recovery And 3D Printing Sales
Charles R. Goulding considers financing options in the 3D printing industry.
Is FROMP the Next Cost-Saving Thermoset Polymer Curing Strategy?
Using a chain reaction, this new polymerization process could save millions in curing costs.
High Entropy Alloys In Additive Manufacturing
New research investigates the properties of high entropy alloys when used for additive manufacturing.
Signs Of 3D Printing Expansion
Could the piqued interest in additive manufacturing persist after the pandemic? Some signs say “Yes”!
Seven Resin 3D Printing Tips
I’ve been using several different resin 3D printers lately and have some tips for you.
Farsoon Metal 3D Printing Technology Used For Approved Medical Implants
Farsoon’s metal 3D printers have been used to produce an officially approved medical implant in China.
Oshkosh Awarded U.S. Postal Deal Over Workhorse Group
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider where 3D printing may fit into the latest plan for USPS trucks.
The Full Spectrum Of 3D Printed Surgical Models
When it comes to surgical models, the idea is to pick the right 3D printer for the job.
AstroFab Pursuing Aesthetic 3D Printer Options
A new 3D printer is apparently coming soon, and it seems to be targeting a different set of users.
Is Robotic 3D Printer Automation The Future?
A major barrier to 3D printing adoption has long been automation, but what is the best way to achieve it?
3D Systems 2020 Results Improve, But Still Disappoint Some
3D Systems announced their 2020 financial results, and it’s interesting to see the many effects during that tumultuous year.
Sharon To: “We Want To Give Regions The Ability To Recycle Their Own Plastics”
Sharon To is co-founder and CTO of Closed Loop Plastics and our Women in 3D Printing Guest #267!
Stratasys To 3D Print More Airbus Cabin Components
A new contract extension will see more 3D printed parts inside more Airbus cabins.
Inside Markforged: What It Means To Go Public
On the heels of Markforged’s announcement of intent to go public, we catch up with the team for an inside look at company strategy and what we can expect to see going forward.
AMT Now Offers Financing
AMT announced the availability of financing services.
Carbon Design Engine Set To Change The Lattice Generation Game
Carbon has introduced a new automated lattice design tool poised to send shockwaves throughout production-focused 3D printing.
Book of the Week: Studying Engineering
This week’s selection is “Studying Engineering: A Road Map To A Rewarding Career” by Raymond B. Landis.
Blackbox: The High-Quality Open Source 3D Printer
There are plenty of open source designs for 3D printers, but most of them are for relatively straightforward desktop machines. That’s not the case with Blackbox.
Shapr3D Introduces “Drawings”
Shapr3D announced some big changes to their popular and easy-to-use 3D CAD tool.
3D Printing For Piping
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata consider timely 3D printing applications that could help repair damaged piping.
Jetoptera’s 3D Printed Past And Future
A startup company has leveraged 3D printing technology to produce a revolutionary new approach to aircraft propulsion.
Design of the Week: 1:100 Scale International Space Station
This week’s selection is the incredible 1:100 Scale International Space Station print by Redditor gnome_skillet.
Could This Be The Best 3D Printer Enclosure?
A new startup is marketing an enclosure kit for small desktop 3D printers, including the popular Prusa models.
Hexagon’s New HP-OW Sensor Could Trigger Expanded Use Of AM
Hexagon announced a new 3D sensor that could have implications on the future use of additive manufacturing technology.
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Expands Into Services
Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has announced a new Manufacturing-as-a-Service subsidiary.
Orbex Buys “Largest Industrial 3D Printer”
Orbex has commissioned what will apparently be the largest industrial 3D printer in Europe.
Self-Sterilizing 3D Printing Material?
Researchers have developed new polymers that can automatically disinfect themselves, including for SARS-CoV-2.
Barron’s 3 3D Printing Electric Companies And The Texas Power Outage
Charles R. Goulding considers three large 3D printing users that should benefit from restoration: Eaton, GE and Generac.
New Soft, Stretchable Metal Can Be 3D Printed
While attempts to develop a new material may not always pan out, a successful attempt in 2018 has led to ongoing research and new potentials.
Digital Metal Adds Copper Material To Their 3D Print Portfolio
Digital Metal announced the availability of copper material for their metal 3D printer.
MakerOS Goes Free!
MakerOS has added a free tier to their cloud-based business management system.
Mantle Emerges With Low-Cost, High-Precision Metal 3D Printer
You probably haven’t heard of Mantle, and that’s because they’ve been in stealth mode until this week.
ExOne Awarded $1.6 Million Department Of Defense Contract For Portable 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley take a look at ExOne’s major foray into bringing 3D printing where it needs to be.
Polymaker’s Deep Thrust Into Carbon Negative 3D Printing
Polymaker announced a very intriguing new 3D print material called “PolyTerra”.
3D Systems and Jabil Announce “Roadrunner” Industrial 3D Printing System
3D Systems announced a new industrial 3D printing system designed for the aerospace and automotive industries, the Roadrunner.
Markforged To Go Public!
Markforged is set to become the next $2 billion public 3D printing company.
ACEO Combines Silicone With Rigid 3D Print Materials
ACEO announced a new multi-material capability for their silicone 3D printers.
Ciro3D And Motorcycle Lighting
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at how integrating 3D technologies can enhance motorcycle lighting.
Prusa’s Outstanding 3D Print Gluing Guide
Gluing is a practice all 3D printer operators will eventually perform, and Prusa Research has published what could be the definitive guide for it.
Some Questions About That 3D Printed School
A new project hopes to 3D print a school in Madagascar.
Creality To Launch New Subsidiary For Specialized 3D Printers?
I’ve learned that Creality is apparently about to open a new subsidiary to market an interesting variation of their 3D printers.
Texas’ Power Outage, Generators And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers ways in which 3D printing can help generators keep electricity online in difficult times.
Inkbit Launches A New Additive Manufacturing System
Inkbit announced a new additive manufacturing system, the Vista.
Book of the Week: Engineering — A Very Short Introduction
This week’s selection is “Engineering — A Very Short Introduction” by David Blockley.
Readily3D Attempts Volumetric Human Organ Bioprinting
Readily3D, one of the first companies to tackle the new volumetric 3D printing process, has adapted their process for bioprinting.
Is The Future Of Meat 3D Printed?
There’s a rush to produce alt-meat, and it could be that 3D printing techniques could dominate the scene.
Thangs Just Got A Little Better
3D model repository Thangs added some useful new features.
3D Printing In The Jewelry Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata take a look at rising jewelry sales and new ways of making jewelry.
Design of the Week: Battle Droid
This week’s selection is the life-size Battle Droid by Droid Division.
Question of the Week: Can I 3D Print A House?
This week’s question is about construction 3D printing.
Pentagon Robot Technology Leapfrogging
Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley consider the Pentagon’s leadership in robotics, and where 3D printing plays a role.
New Recycled Flexible Filament From Recreus
Recreus has introduced the first recycled flexible 3D printer filament.
Metal 3D Printing Powders Consolidation: ALTANA Completes TLS Acquisition
ALTANA has completed its acquisition of TLS, focusing on the metal 3D printing powder market.
peel 2-S Handheld 3D Scanner Announced
Peel 3D announced the peel 2-S handheld 3D scanner.
Chemical Recycling Of Plastics And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Joseph Castine examine the role of plastics recycling efforts in impacting 3D printing materials availability and pricing.
CREO-Tive Solution Boosts Nature in Urban Areas
Aristotle stated that “Man is by nature a social animal.” However, social distancing due to COVID-19 has turned us into increasingly sedentary animals.
AMUG To Host 2021 Conference In Person
I’ve been thinking about AMUG’s decision to host their 2021 event in person only a few months from now.
Fictiv’s New Investment
Fictiv announced yet another massive investment into their manufacturing network.
Stratasys Acquires RPS!
Stratasys continues in targeted 3D printing M&A, today announcing that it is acquiring UK-based RPS.