Tuesday, December 31, 2019

16 Notable Happenings In 3D Printing During 2019

2019 is over. What happened in 3D Printing? [Source: Fabbaloo]

2019 is over. What happened in 3D Printing? [Source: Fabbaloo]

In 2019 a great...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Book of the Week: Build Your Own Mini Metal Maker

The Mini Metal Maker metal 3D printer [Source: Amazon]

The Mini Metal Maker metal 3D printer [Source: Amazon]

This week’s selection...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Monday, December 30, 2019

British Airways’ Holiday Gift to 3D Printing

3D printing possibilities for British Airways [Source: BA]

3D printing possibilities for British Airways [Source: BA]

Charles Goulding...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

The Copperhead 3D Printer Hot End

The Copperhead hot end [Source: Slice Engineering]

The Copperhead hot end [Source: Slice Engineering]

A new Kickstarter campaign...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Rize All-In On Bio-Friendly 3D Printing

The full color XRIZE 3D printing system from Rize [Source: Fabbaloo]

The full color XRIZE 3D printing system from Rize [Source: Fabbaloo]

In a...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

SBI International's Metal 3D Printing Process

Toolhead from SBI International’s M3D-P metal 3D printing system [Source: Fabbaloo]

Toolhead from SBI International’s M3D-P metal 3D printing system [Source: Fabbaloo]

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Design of the Week: Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0

The 3D printed Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0 by Mark Rober [Source: Fabbaloo]

The 3D printed Glitter Bomb Trap 2.0 by Mark Rober [Source: Fabbaloo]

This...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Reminder: Our Annual Reader Survey Is Still Running

Fabbaloo’s 2019 Annual Reader Survey is Open!

Fabbaloo’s 2019 Annual Reader Survey is Open!

Thought you’d avoid our...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Friday, December 27, 2019

What Is 3D Printer Calibration, Really?

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The process of 3D printer calibration is a curious thing; it can be quick and dirty, or an incredibly...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

3D Printed Metal Scavenger Filters

3D printed chemical filters [Source: University of Jyväskylä]

3D printed chemical filters [Source: University of Jyväskylä]

Researchers at...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

A Visão Da 3D Criar Sobre O Futuro Da Impressão 3D No Brasil

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[This story is provided in Portuguese for our many readers in Brazil and Portugal, and is a duplicate...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

3D Printing in Brazil: 3D CRIAR on the Promises and Challenges Ahead

In a recent conversation with Daniel Huamani, Chief Technology Officer at 3D CRIAR, ...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

New, Faster Carbon Fiber Manufacturing Process Independently Verified

Carbon fiber sample [Source: Pixabay]

Carbon fiber sample [Source: Pixabay]

In 2017, researchers at Deakin...

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by ENGINEERING.com via Fabbaloo

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Securing Medical Data, Patient Privacy, And 3D Printing

Source: Electronic Health Records - Market Analysis in Millions

Source: Electronic Health Records - Market Analysis in Millions

Charles...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

RepRap Ltd Developing New Assembly Robot

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RepRap Ltd, the 3D printing research firm founded in 2009 by RepRap champion Adrian Bowyer, is working...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Exaddon's CERES 3D Printer Can Produce Microscopic Metal Objects

Microscopic 3D print of Michelangelo’s David [Source: Exaddon]

Microscopic 3D print of Michelangelo’s David [Source: Exaddon]

I’m reading...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Do You Know About Netfabb Online Service?

Netfabb Online Service [Source: Autodesk]

Netfabb Online Service [Source: Autodesk]

Repairing STL files is still...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

The University of Maine Just Created the World’s Largest 3D Printed Boat

A full-size 3D printed boat being printed [Source: SolidSmack]

A full-size 3D printed boat being printed [Source: SolidSmack]

As the old adage...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Is 3D Systems Really On The Verge Of A Turnaround?

I’m reading a piece entitled, “3D Systems: On The Verge Of Turnaround”, and have some thoughts....

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

What's Up At MX3D?

A metal 3D printed wall by MX3D [Source: Fabbaloo]

A metal 3D printed wall by MX3D [Source: Fabbaloo]

We had a chat with ...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

How Would You Like Your 3D Printed Steak Cooked?

Source: Pixabay

Source: Pixabay

Charles Goulding and Greer Veon examine the possibility of...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

Is A Robotic Assembly System Really A 3D Printer?

Robotically assembled structures? [Source: University of Stuttgart]

Robotically assembled structures? [Source: University of Stuttgart]

I’m...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Book of the Week: Python for 3D Printing

Python for 3D Printing: Using Python to enhance the power of OpenSCAD for 3D modeling [Source: Amazon]

Python for 3D Printing: Using Python to enhance the power of OpenSCAD for 3D modeling [Source: Amazon]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Monday, December 23, 2019

Five Unending Myths About 3D Printing

Why do these myths persist? [Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels ]

Why do these myths persist? [Photo by Engin Akyurt from Pexels]

After reading yet...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Could 3D Printing Save The Automotive Industry?

A 3D printed version of Volkswagen’s new ID.3 electric vehicle, made by HP [Source: Fabbaloo]

A 3D printed version of Volkswagen’s new ID.3 electric vehicle, made by HP [Source: Fabbaloo]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

New Dangers For 3D Printer Operators

Long hair caught in an open-format 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

Long hair caught in an open-format 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

As you can see...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Admatec's New and Larger 3D Printer

The Admatec 300 ceramic and metal 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

The Admatec 300 ceramic and metal 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

We had a look...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Design of the Week: Gingerbread 3D Printer

A gingerbread 3D printer, made using 3D printing [Source: Instructables]

A gingerbread 3D printer, made using 3D printing [Source: Instructables]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Don't Forget Our Annual Survey!

Fabbaloo’s annual survey is open!

Fabbaloo’s annual survey is open!

It’s that time of year again, and...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Saturday, December 21, 2019

3D Printing and the $35 Billion Sales Industry

Big times are ahead for many companies using 3D printing [Source: Pexels]

Big times are ahead for many companies using 3D printing [Source: Pexels]

...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

Friday, December 20, 2019

The LumiBEE Open Source 3D Printer

The LumiBEE open source DIY 3D printer [Source; Fabbaloo]

The LumiBEE open source DIY 3D printer [Source; Fabbaloo]

Lumi Industries...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

An Inexpensive Method Of 3D Printing PEEK Parts

The new Delta WASP 2040 TECH high temperature 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

The new Delta WASP 2040 TECH high temperature 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Prusa Leaks New Firmware Features; Suggests Future Model Features

News on the Original Prusa MINI leads to some speculation [Source: Prusa Research]

News on the Original Prusa MINI leads to some speculation [Source: Prusa Research]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Production Additive Manufacturing Means Quality Assurance Is Far More Important

Prototype automated quality control device for completed 3D prints from Oqton [Source: Fabbaloo]

Prototype automated quality control device for completed 3D prints from Oqton [Source: Fabbaloo]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Dollars and Sense: Your Next Simulation Should Be On the Cloud

Your CAD/CAE software is not doing you any favors by providing a million-element model that your workstation cannot handle. Engineers have to spend time “defeaturing” the finite element model so that this doesn’t happen. Or do they? HPC may provide an alternative to defeaturing. (Image courtesy of ANSYS.)

Your CAD/CAE software is not doing you any favors by providing a million-element model that your workstation...

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by ENGINEERING.com via Fabbaloo

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Drugs, Drones, and 3D Printing

Automated external defibrillator (AED) drone delivery [Source: Wikimedia ]

Automated external defibrillator (AED) drone delivery [Source: Wikimedia]

...

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by Charles Goulding via Fabbaloo

The Amazing LumiCUBE 3D Printer

The LumiCUBE 3D printer (open with integrated curing module installed) [Source: Fabbaloo]

The LumiCUBE 3D printer (open with integrated curing module installed) [Source: Fabbaloo]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

More Thoughts On Use Of HP 3D Printers For Prototyping

Prototype XBOX controller design 3D printed on an HP 580 color MJF 3D printer [Source: Ogden-Weber Technical College]

Prototype XBOX controller design 3D printed on an HP 580 color MJF 3D printer [Source: Ogden-Weber Technical...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Giant DIY 3D Printer Demonstrates The Challenges Facing 3D Printer Manufacturers

Ivan Miranda with his enormous home built 3D printer [Source:YouTube]

Ivan Miranda with his enormous home built 3D printer [Source:YouTube]

I’m...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Skilled Implementation Vs. Solution Creation

Solving design problems [Source: SolidSmack]

Solving design problems [Source: SolidSmack]

Need a ...

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by SolidSmack.com via Fabbaloo

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

3D Printer Emissions Are Everywhere

How many types of 3D printer emissions are you breathing at a 3D print trade show? [Source: Fabbaloo]

How many types of 3D printer emissions are you breathing at a 3D print trade show? [Source: Fabbaloo]

...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Stereotech's Amazing "5D" Filament 3D Printer

The Stereotech STE520 “5D” printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

The Stereotech STE520 “5D” printer [Source: Fabbaloo]

I’ve seen one of...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Another Solution To Stray Oxygen Buildup During Metal 3D Print Jobs

A very bubbly metal powder bed [Source: YouTube]

A very bubbly metal powder bed [Source: YouTube]

I found another interesting...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Stratasys Appoints New CEO

Incoming Stratasys CEO, Yoav Zeif [Source: LinkedIn]

Incoming Stratasys CEO, Yoav Zeif [Source: LinkedIn]

Stratasys has replaced...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Cindy Deekitwong: "It’s The Perfect Time To Be A Female Working In The 3D Printing Industry"

Cindy Deekitwong [Source: Women in 3D Printing]

Cindy Deekitwong [Source: Women in 3D Printing]

...

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by Nora Toure via Fabbaloo

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Congratulations To Wi3DP On Their Fifth Anniversary

Women in 3D Printing is five years old!

Women in 3D Printing is five years old!

How about that? ...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Xact Metal Tunes Up Their Metal 3D Printing Tech

One of Xact Metal’s metal 3D printers in open mode [Source: Fabbaloo]

One of Xact Metal’s metal 3D printers in open mode [Source: Fabbaloo]

I...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Using VR In 3D Printing

It seems that Aurora Labs is experimenting with a form of ...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo

Protolabs Selects Medical Applications For Cool Idea Award

Design for a 3D printed stoma leak stopper [Source: Protolabs]

Design for a 3D printed stoma leak stopper [Source: Protolabs]

Protolabs has...

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by Kerry Stevenson via Fabbaloo