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In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, SPE announced a collaboration to expand 3D printing education through its equipment grant program. Bambu Lab has retired its X1 Series of FFF 3D...
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight how AI-driven tools like Wonder 3D are speeding up design workflows while expanding opportunities for R&D tax credits across digital fabrication. The post The Beginning of Prompt-Based Manufacturing? A Look at Wonder 3D appeared on Fabbaloo.
Bambu Lab has introduced a new feature to enable multiple colour shades. The post BambuStudio Update Adds Color Mixing appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new industry forecast from CONTEXT shows continued stress on professional 3D printer manufacturers. The post CONTEXT Report Shows Decline in Professional 3D Printers as Entry-Level Segment Surges appeared on Fabbaloo.
There have been a number of developments in the 3DCP world lately, some good, some, well, not so good. The post 3D Construction Printing Sees Growth, But Also Project Setbacks appeared on Fabbaloo.
RAPID + TCT 2026 wrapped up yesterday, but the show floor proved there’s a lot happening across the additive manufacturing (AM) space, especially when it comes to new hardware and...
In 2024, we wrote about golfer Bryson DeChambeau, who turned to 3D printing to make custom clubs for himself. Rather than find a big-name sponsor (he was temporarily without), he...
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense (DOD) broke ground on its biggest additive construction (AC) project to date, aiming to complete ten new barracks at Texas’s Fort Bliss US...
There’s yet another new application for 3D printing, but this one has to be filed in the “do not do this” category. The post Amazon Returns Incident Reveals New 3D Print Application appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new research paper looks at hybrid-filler polymer composites that raise thermal conductivity while remaining printable. The post Hybrid Filler Composites Boost 3D Print Heat Flow appeared on Fabbaloo.
Nikon AM Synergy has gotten a DLA contract under the JAMA IV IDIQ Pilot Parts Program. The contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a step forward for Nikon...
Engineering and manufacturing company GKN Aerospace has partnered with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), committing $8.4 million to a new initiative called Titanium Industrialization and Technology Advancement for Near-net Additive Manufacturing (TITAN-AM). The program is designed to utilize wire-based laser metal deposition (LMD-w) for real-world aerospace production, with a particular focus on building…
I’ve been thinking about the X2D announcement from Bambu Lab, and I believe it could be a turning point for the industry. The post Bambu Lab X2D Signals Potential Shift Toward Consumer-Focused 3D Printing Market appeared on Fabbaloo.
First combined event recognises innovators and leaders in additive manufacturing.
A recent secondary-market listing suggests some once-expensive industrial FFF systems may now be worth almost nothing, a shift that says a lot about aging hardware, leasing risk, and pressure from newer low cost alternatives. The post Used Industrial FFF Printers May Be Hitting a Brutal New Reality: Near-Zero Resale Value appeared on Fabbaloo.
Someone has developed a solution to a 3D printing problem I don't think we realize we had. The post A 3D Printer Mod That Changes Simplifies Prime Lines appeared on Fabbaloo.
I’m a fan of trinckle, the German startup that offers super easy-to-use tools for creating customized jigs, fixtures, and other 3D printed products. With trinckle, it’s not just designers who...
No matter how quickly the economy seems to be changing on the surface, there is no escaping the fact that geography is the foundation of economics, and, in case anyone...
Portal Space Systems has raised a $50 million Series A round, valuing the company at $250 million. The startup is developing maneuverable spacecraft designed to operate more dynamically in orbit,...
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi trace how prolonged conflicts are accelerating 3D printing breakthroughs, setting the stage for a powerful postwar “peace dividend.” The post Protracted Wars and Delayed Reconstruction appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new review maps how additive and AI could reshape wind turbine blade production, and what still stands in the way of scaling up. The post AM And AI For Wind Turbine Blades At Scale appeared on Fabbaloo.
EOS has bought Austrian powder manufacturer Metalpine. EOS doesn’t buy companies often. And with increased competition from China, SLM’s profligate spending doesn’t seem like it would be a good idea...
"We always had the idea that we wanted to make that technology more affordable to the masses with democratising to a broader customer base."
I’m reading a fascinating glimpse into a hidden world of military manufacturing using desktop 3D printers. The post Secret Decentralized 3D Printing Networks Supply Drone Parts to Ukraine at Scale appeared on Fabbaloo.
The launch of the software comes as Authentise picked up the TCT Software Award.
Elegoo announced the massive Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer. The post Elegoo Announces Jupiter 2 Featuring Massive Build Size appeared on Fabbaloo.
HP announced a new industrial 3D printer, the Multi Jet Fusion 1200. The post HP Introduces Multi Jet Fusion 1200 With Compact Design with 12-Hour Builds appeared on Fabbaloo.
ExOne Global Holdings, created through the 2025 integration of ExOne and voxeljet, is making changes across its U.S. operations. These include starting printhead manufacturing in the Detroit area and lowering...
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems generally utilize lasers with spot sizes that fall into a range of 80 micrometers (μm) to 100μm, although dynamic beam shaping may soon lead to...
This year’s RAPID+TCT trade show is in full swing in Boston this week, and we already have plenty of news to share with you, from a simulation and optimization platform...
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor highlight how a single soldier’s 3D-printed fix at Fort Liberty turned a supply chain problem into a low-cost, high-impact solution. The post Fort Liberty Washing Machines and 3D Printing appeared on Fabbaloo.
Researchers have embedded working multilayer strain sensors inside LPBF titanium, suggesting that self-monitoring metal parts are getting closer. The post Researchers Embed Working Strain Sensors In LPBF Titanium appeared on Fabbaloo.
One of the hidden gems in 3D printing is tire production. Several companies, most notably Michelin, have used 3D printing extensively for tire molds and other parts of tire production...
Flashforge has expanded into toolchanging multicolor 3D printing with the launch of the Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro. Instead of relying on the more common purge-heavy material system, these new machines use multiple interchangeable toolheads designed to reduce waste, speed up color changes, and support a wider mix of materials. In this guide, we […] The post Flashforge New 3D Printers: Creator 5 and C5 Pro Toolchangers appeared first on 3DWithUs – 3D Printing, Scanning, Design Guides & Forums.
The announcements were made ahead of RAPID + TCT.
DyeMansion hopes to showcase the new solution at this year's Formnext.
The rumours seem to be true: Bambu Lab just announced a new desktop FFF device, the X2D. The post Bambu Lab Launches X2D 3D Printer With Dual Nozzles and Heated Chamber appeared on Fabbaloo.
This week at RAPID+TCT in Boston, HP Additive Manufacturing Solutions is celebrating ten years in the AM market. The company launched its Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology in Barcelona...
Raise3D is going deeper into SLS 3D print technology, based on this week’s announcements. The post Raise3D Expands SLS Portfolio With New B520 Sandblaster and Advanced PA Materials appeared on Fabbaloo.
“By lowering cost per part and simplifying workflows, we are making it easier for customers to adopt additive manufacturing and scale it across new applications.”
Stratasys has dropped a broad set of updates across PolyJet, FFF, P3, SLA, SAF, and GrabCAD, and the interesting part isn’t any particular announcement as the company’s attempt to remove several small adoption barriers all at once. The post Stratasys Targets Adoption Barriers With J850 Core Launch and Multi-Platform Enhancements appeared on Fabbaloo.
Compare SLS vs MJF nylon 3D printing. Learn differences in surface finish, strength, speed, and scalability to choose the right process for your application. The post SLS Nylon vs MJF Nylon: Understanding the Differences in Industrial 3D Printing appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
Icelandic software startup Euler has released Euler Viewer, a real time build viewer for metal LPBF. The product does not need to be installed, and doesn’t require hardware to be...
Johnson Controls has agreed to acquire Alloy Enterprises in a deal expected to close in the third quarter of the year. The move brings Alloy’s advanced manufacturing and thermal management...
MedCAD has gotten FDA 510(k) clearance for the AccuStride lower leg tibia and fibula system. The patient-specific surgical planning and surgical guide tool can speed up the orthopedic surgeon’s workflows....
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi reveal Cadillac's strategy to obtain Formula 1 approval while still dominating the luxury vehicle market, thanks to 3D printing. The post Cadillac’s Formula 1 Fight and 3D Printing appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new research paper describes a closed-loop installation to recycle SLA resin and support injection casting in microgravity. The post Microgravity System Recycles SLA Resin And Enables Casting appeared on Fabbaloo.
Discover how UAV rapid prototyping accelerates drone development using additive manufacturing. The post UAV Rapid Prototyping: Accelerating Drone Innovation appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
I’m looking at an interesting new free service for 3D print parts ordering, AMSupplyCheck. The post AMSupplyCheck Compares 3D Printing Service Prices Across Global Providers appeared on Fabbaloo.
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