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A new paper describes a single screw extruder concept for producing ABS composite filament reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers, a combination that could deliver tougher, stiffer feedstock for FFF users. The post Single Screw Extruder Targets ABS Carbon Kevlar Filament appeared on Fabbaloo.
ORNL says the material could redefine standards for high-performance automotive and aerospace components.
Asia’s additive manufacturing sector spent the back half of May moving capital and capacity, not just demos. Chinese desktop and consumer printer makers pushed onto public markets, metal powder producers...
From concept development to production-ready components, Shapeways helps businesses improve designs for 3D printing through expert engineering and DfAM services. The post Technical Design Services for Additive Manufacturing appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
We’ve been testing the new 3D Printer Filtration System V1 from Mintion. The post Hands On with the Mintion 3D Printer Filtration System V1 appeared on Fabbaloo.
Kumovis has a new European patent application that digs into a very specific FFF problem: how to print parts with regions that transform smoothly from porous to solid. The post Kumovis Patents Smoother Porous Implants appeared on Fabbaloo.
As the two companies take this next step in their collaboration, they are beginning to focus more on industrialisation and qualification.
A new ELEGOO patent application describes a mechanical approach to making multi nozzle FFF 3D printers easier to set up and switch. The post ELEGOO Develops Faster FFF Nozzle Switching System appeared on Fabbaloo.
Longevity has suddenly become one of the hottest areas in technology and healthcare. Billionaires, pharmaceutical companies, AI startups, and venture capital firms are pouring billions into the idea that humans...
Flashforge has released a wax 3D printer. Wax printing was pioneered by Solidscape, a company acquired by Stratasys and later sold to Prodways before being shuttered in 2024. That firm’s wax jetting...
"The move to this new facility marks a significant milestone in Axtra3D’s evolution."
Stratasys has opened a new 200,000-square-foot facility in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The company says the new Americas Regional Corporate Headquarters (ARCH) represents its continued commitment to the U.S. market and a strengthening of its high-tech manufacturing capacity. Stratasys leaders, like founders Scott and Lisa Crump, as well as Rich
Blue Origin‘s orbital New Glenn rocket exploded during a hot-fire test at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral on May 29, setting back the company’s launch ambitions at a time...
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how federal additive manufacturing is moving from concept to battlefield-ready infrastructure, where 3D printed concrete and earth-based materials could soon replace tents with hardened, rapidly built military structures. The post Federal Additive Manufacturing Construction Moves From Experiment to Deployment: Key Insights From the AMC Webinar appeared on Fabbaloo.
Chemnitz researchers just showed a low cost, vision and AI approach that models and controls Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) extrusion to improve accuracy without endless slicer tweaks. The post Chemnitz Team Uses AI To Control FFF Flow appeared on Fabbaloo.
"Small companies, small workshops, if they want to adopt 3D printing - this would be a very interesting tool for them."
Sometimes, nothing is the product. Hand tools, electric tools, factory tools, surgical tools, gardening tools, hobbyist tools, firefighter tools, and many other specialized tools can be found all over the...
Let’s look at the timeline of the startling corporate moves involving Stratasys and Nano Dimension. The post Timeline: The Stratasys, Nano Dimension, Desktop Metal, and Markforged Merger Saga appeared on Fabbaloo.
Prusa Research has added an open-source “ColorMix” workflow to PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint that can turn a handful of loaded filaments into dozens of visible color tones. The post Prusa Open-Sources ColorMix For Dozens Of Tones appeared on Fabbaloo.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has commercialized a number of large-format 3D printing technologies. Now, scientists are working on error mitigation in large parts. ORNL is using six thermal cameras...
There’s a new patent for a resin 3D printing method that tries to handle high viscosity materials without slowing the job. The post Shining 3D Patent Introduces Sealed Resin Printing appeared on Fabbaloo.
Last week, drone stocks surged on news that the Trump administration is considering a massive investment in the US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry. Earlier in 2026, the release of...
Himed, a provider of calcium phosphate and hydroxyapatite, has partnered with Adva Cera. Adva Cera is not a spell to make you stop moving in the Harry Potter universe, but...
As it is in the habit of doing at least once per generation, the semiconductor capital equipment (semicap) market is currently in the process of reinventing itself. This is too...
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how the growing global plastics crisis is colliding with the future of manufacturing, and why the 3D printing industry may become part of the solution rather than part of the problem. The post Plastic, Petrochemicals, and the 3D Printing Industry’s Role in a Growing Global Challenge appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new research paper reports multiscale 3D printed knits that use entanglement to deliver programmable mechanical responses. The post Multiscale 3D-Printed Knits Show Tunable Mechanics appeared on Fabbaloo.
Sandvik is out of the additive manufacturing (AM) business. The Swedish engineering company has signed an agreement to divest its Additive Manufacturing business unit to Swedish investment firm Mimir. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The business, which falls
Discover how additive manufacturing is transforming defense production with faster lead times, complex designs, and strict quality compliances The post Additive Manufacturing Meets Defense Quality appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
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Bambu Lab describes the system as “essentially an H2S Lite”, meaning it offers professional-level capabilities at a more accessible price point.
3D printing, 3D imaging, 3D modelling, artificial intelligence, augmented reality... the list of digital tools available to today's clinicians and healthcare professionals is a long one. But what does it actually take to successfully adopt these technologies into real medical environments? For this month's bonus episode
Bambu Lab announced a new and larger desktop FFF 3D printer, the A2L. The post Bambu Lab Unveils A2L Large-Format Desktop 3D Printer appeared on Fabbaloo.
Bambu Lab continues its relentless march for 3D printing domination with the launch of the A2L. The 330 × 320 × 325 mm printer will have a nozzle temperature of...
It happened last week: New York State actually passed their unbelievably infeasible 3D-printed weapon legislation. The post New York’s New 3D Printing Legislation Raises Questions About Feasibility appeared on Fabbaloo.
Creality has joined the no-waste 3D printing club with the surprise announcement of “KliTek”. The post Creality Reveals KliTek Nozzle-Swapping System appeared on Fabbaloo.
According to “3D Printing for Dentistry 2025: Market Study and Forecast” by AM Research, the dental 3D printing market generated $5.2 billion in revenue in 2024—that’s nearly one third of...
Polish microprinting company XTPL (WSE: XTP) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of PLN 1.6 million (roughly $441,000) as the company expands into the semiconductor and advanced electronics markets, while also launching...
Jay Rogers was in the Marine Corps, consulting, and sailed around the world. He first came to additive through his company, Local Motors. He talks us through that firm’s promise...
This week’s selection is “Manual”, a 3D printed book by Hyperpress. The post Design of the Week: Manual appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new study digs into how Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) changes the performance of carbon-loaded plastics used as 3D printed electrodes. The post Study Flags FFF Filament Uniformity For Electrodes appeared on Fabbaloo.
Nadcap is the industry’s benchmark for special-process accreditation and allows OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers to fast-track supplier audits.
Per 3D Spark, the certification will strengthen its position as a trusted SaaS platform for enterprise manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain teams.
How a new nickel-based superalloy, designed specifically for AM, could unlock the next generation of aerospace components.
Sam Davies reports back from a visit to Audi’s Metal 3D Printing Center in Ingolstadt.
*Prepares best Meryl Streep impression and dips glasses*
In the London Borough of Hackney, a microfactory is quietly changing how and where new, sustainability-minded products are made.
3D Systems CEO on building on Chuck Hull’s legacy and why discipline will deliver success.
Print tests, process optimisations, and project management.
"Not all practices have the case volume or expertise to justify in-house production."