Hand-curated links from trusted 3D printing publications, updated throughout the day.
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...
Researchers from UC Riverside, and Rowan University have developed a bioengineered patch that generates its own oxygen supply, tackling one of tissue engineering’s oldest unsolved problems. The study also saw contributions from UC Berkeley, Tarleton State University in Texas, the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles. Published in Communications Materials, the work describes…
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 NASA-funded collaboration between the University of Utah, the Pennsylvania State University (PSU), and Colorado-based Elementum 3D is working to unlock reliable manufacturing and repair pathways for GRX-810, a high-performance alloy designed for the extreme heat and reactive conditions inside rocket engines. The project is supported through NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I…
At RAPID + TCT 2026, 3D printer OEM Stratasys showcased a series of new materials and software capabilities aimed at widening the scope of its additive manufacturing solutions across key industries. The announcements target both practical usability improvements and application-specific performance, helping manufacturers more readily adopt or scale 3D printing within their production workflows. “These…
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.
US-based manufacturer of premium metal powders and alloy additions 6K Additive has been awarded a roughly $2 million Phase II contract, running 18 months, to recover and repurpose discarded metals from U.S. military depots. The targeted materials, nickel, titanium, tungsten, and niobium, share a common thread: each is either partly or entirely sourced from abroad. …
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.
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have unveiled two new project calls totaling $14.5 million, both backed by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech). The funding targets a persistent bottleneck in defense additive manufacturing: qualification, the rigorous, often slow process of certifying…
Industrial 3D printing firm EOS has completed the acquisition of Austrian metal powder manufacturer Metalpine GmbH, moving from partial shareholder to sole owner after a multi-year investment relationship. The deal deepens EOS’s strategic commitment to materials, with particular emphasis on titanium, a segment where customer demand continues to outpace supply chain capacity. At the heart…
Heavy industry runs on rotating equipment, turbines, cement mills, rolling machinery, and when those systems stop, the financial impact is immediate. Bearings are the components that keep them turning, and for nearly three decades Italian manufacturer Eurobearings has been building them for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across energy, oil and gas, marine, defense, and heavy…
Construction 3D printing firm Alquist has introduced its A1 Series robotic arm platform, backed by the first large-scale commercial deployment of the technology. Fourteen units have changed hands through a combined purchase involving equipment dealer Hugg & Hall and full-service general contractor FMGI, twelve of the larger A1X configuration and two standard A1 units earmarked…
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.
Stratasys‘ contract manufacturing arm Stratasys Direct has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of War‘s JAMA IV Pilot Parts Program, a multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the validation and deployment of 3D printed components across military platforms. Stratasys already holds Program of Record status with both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Naval Air…
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...
The U.S. Army has officially inaugurated a dedicated additive manufacturing facility at Picatinny Arsenal, marking one of its most concentrated investments in 3D printing capability to date. Opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 19, the Additive Makerspace gives engineers a purpose-built environment to design, prototype, and manufacture components, compressing timelines that traditional supply chains…
For families of children with hearing loss, the cycle is relentless: a new earmold fitted, months of appointments, and then another visit because a child’s ear has grown past it again. The ALLEars project, a large-scale collaboration between Western University and Boys Town National Research Hospital in Nebraska, is setting out to break that cycle…
A nearly 300-year-old gingko tree, believed to be the first of its kind cultivated outside Asia, is about to inspire one of the most architecturally distinctive student housing projects in the Netherlands. Rotterdam-based Studio RAP has been commissioned to design and 3D print hundreds of custom ceramic tiles for the Gingko Complex in Utrecht, cladding…
Many modern desktop 3D printers include the ability to print in multiple colors. However, this typically only works with a few colors at a time, and the more colors you …read more
"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.
Tungsten, niobium, and tantalum, the metals that will define the next generation of energy and defence technology, share a common challenge: they are notoriously difficult to process and largely sourced from geopolitically sensitive regions. As the UK moves to reduce its dependence on foreign supply chains for strategic materials, Loughborough University is tackling both problems…
3D Printing Industry is preparing a significant upgrade to its website, with a redesigned platform set to launch in the coming weeks. The update follows our earlier reader survey, which gathered feedback on how audiences use the site and where improvements are most needed. Responses highlighted the importance of faster load times, clearer navigation and…
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.
AtomForm, a MOVA Group consumer and professional 3D printing hardware company, has introduced the Palette 300, an FDM 3D printer designed to enable multi-color and multi-material printing through a 12-nozzle architecture. 3DPI travelled to the launch event in San Jose to learn more about how the system targets reduced material waste and simplified workflows, with…
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.
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer UnionTech will be debuting its novel MUEES430 PRO at the RAPID + TCT 2026 taking place at Boston Convention and Exhibition Center later this April. The MUEES430 PRO is a selective laser melting (SLM) system designed for industrial batch production, built around a quad-laser architecture and a suite of process engineering…
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.