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"The original spinning jenny allowed one person to make multiple yarns at the same time, which allowed the cloth industry to flourish. That changed the world, basically. We're hoping that this will do something similar."
Google has stepped into the world of 3D printing in a big way. The post Google Releases Enables 3D Printed Fitbit Air Band Designs appeared on Fabbaloo.
A patent application proposes a more selective way to post-cure stereolithography parts. The post Selective SLA Curing Patent Targets Variable Properties appeared on Fabbaloo.
Discover how Astoria-Pacific International leveraged the Carbon platform to bring a groundbreaking manufacturing solution to life — and what it could mean for your next medtech application.
A Chinese utility model patent proposes a simple way to keep 3D printer cooling fans from slowly degrading: clean the fan blades while they spin. The post Self Cleaning Fan Patent Targets 3D Printer Cooling appeared on Fabbaloo.
The most interesting workforce trends in additive manufacturing have little to do with salaries and everything to do with where companies are placing their bets. One of the clearest signs...
Fabric8Labs' ECAM technology will be integrated into TDK's global manufacturing network.
DEEP Manufacturing is trying to build pressure vessels and marine habitats at scale with DED technology. Using commercial robot arms and wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), the company is hoping...
After approval by the Submarine Delivery Group Additive Manufacturing Team, the parts were delivered to the crew of HMS Anson. The crew installed the components during the maintenance period at HMAS Stirling.
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Ottobock’s new 3D printed silicone prosthetic liner reflects a broader movement toward mass-customized healthcare enabled by additive manufacturing and digital workflows. The post From Custom Prosthetics to Digital Care: Ottobock’s Latest 3D Printing Innovation Signals a Healthcare Shift appeared on Fabbaloo.
"The company says the plant has already led to reduced lead times for custom conveyor orders to the United States, Canada, and Mexico."
DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) for safety-critical structures, has partnered with Colorado-based Fortius Metals to print a complex, multi-material metal cylinder using large-format metal 3D printing. Announced on June 4, 2026, the project will combine DEEP’s synchronized multi-robot WAAM system with Fortius’ expertise in simulation, toolpath design, and advanced welding…
A new neural field-based optimization method aims to reshape parts to reduce overhangs and, in turn, minimize the need for 3D printing support structures. The post Neural Shape Optimization Could Cut 3D Print Supports appeared on Fabbaloo.
China’s consumer 3D printer industry seems to be reaching a new level of global dominance. According to Chinese state media outlet China Global Television Network (CGTN), China exported 2.46 million...
Shapeways now offers injection molding services for high-volume production. Scale efficiently with custom tooling, advanced molding techniques, and expert manufacturing support. The post Scaling Your Production: Shapeways Now Offers Injection Molding appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
Longevity hack or healthcare trend? The answer may depend on who you ask, but investor interest in personalized nutrition is growing as consumers search for the next longevity hack. Now,...
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) have named the recipients of a project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSW ManTech), with a combined award of $2M. The initiative, titled Artificial Intelligence for Material Allowables in Additive…
Australian construction technology company Luyten 3D has launched the ASCEND A27, described as the “world’s first” tower crane-mounted concrete 3D printer designed to build structures up to 100 m tall. That claim rests on a structural departure from how concrete 3D printers have worked until now. Conventional systems use gantry frames, which move along fixed…
There's no denying the recent excitement for Quantum Dots. Not familiar? Consider our March blog. To recap a bit, Quantum Dots are highly fluorescent, but also mostly translucent. This is a unique feature when it comes to fluorescents and below is some ways creators have been leveraging that feature. View this post on
Meshy announced a new agent capability. The post Meshy Launches 3D Agent Beta, Introducing Conversational AI Workflows for 3D Model Creation appeared on Fabbaloo.
A new German patent application proposes a simpler way to automate part removal in 3D printers: use the motion system already inside the machine. The post Patent Suggests Low Cost Automated Part Removal appeared on Fabbaloo.
As I described in a recent PRO article, the bulk of global investment is currently premised on a bet that an AI infrastructure buildout can eventually result in a workable...
Yap will support the development of partnerships aimed at accelerating the adoption of qualified advanced manufacturing technologies throughout Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that. The post NeoSander Launches With Precision Sanding Features for Complex 3D Printed Parts appeared on Fabbaloo.
We’re starting with some exciting news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs: Stratasys just celebrated the opening of its new North American headquarters in Minnesota. Moving on, Nanoscribe is scaling...
For decades, the nuclear industry has quietly experimented with and implemented additive. Bouyed by the likes of ORNL, companies such as Westinghouse have 3D printed components serially. We have an...
If 2026 has a theme in bioprinting, it may be blood vessels. Researchers can already print incredibly sophisticated tissues. The harder part is keeping those tissues alive. Without a network...
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how AI-enabled FANUC robots could transform automation, additive manufacturing, and factory intelligence. The post Google and FANUC Want to Build the First Truly Intelligent Factory Robots appeared on Fabbaloo.
The largest specialist event of its kind, AMA: Aerospace, Space and Defense, returns on July 9th. Additive manufacturing in aerospace and defense has entered a more demanding phase. The question is no longer whether metal AM, wire arc additive manufacturing, electron beam powder bed fusion, or advanced materials can produce impressive parts. The harder question…
Supplier of professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers Formlabs has introduced the Fuse X1, a large-format SLS ecosystem aimed at bringing industrial-grade powder bed fusion within reach of engineering teams, manufacturers, product developers, and service bureaus. Announced June 9, 2026, the machine is priced from $84,999, can be ordered immediately, and…
Mastrex, a US provider of additive manufacturing systems, has launched the MX300, a new industrial metal 3D printer built on Laser Powder Bed Fusion technology. Priced at $185,000, the system is being introduced as the industry’s most affordable LPBF metal 3D printer. MX300 is aimed at manufacturers seeking precision, scalability, and dependable production performance across…
Metal additive manufacturing company Velo3D and Aurelia Technologies, a Texas-based developer of fuel-flexible, high-efficiency small-scale gas turbines, have announced a strategic partnership to expand the use of 3D printing in gas turbine systems. The agreement fits into Aurelia’s broader continuous-improvement roadmap, built around consolidating designs, iterating faster, strengthening supply chain resilience, and lowering costs over…
Researchers at the US Department of Energy‘s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed DuAlumin-3D, a 3D printable aluminum alloy engineered to survive temperatures far beyond the reach of conventional aluminum. Designed for high-performance automotive and aerospace components, the alloy went from concept to full-scale prototype automotive pistons in under three…
A new study evaluates the mechanical and biological behavior of 3D printed gyroid implants aimed at improving bone integration. The post Study Probes 3D Printed Gyroid Implants For Bone appeared on Fabbaloo.
A previous Killer 3D Printing Applications article looks at tool voids and tool storage. With 3D printing, we can connect different sets and make cases to organize tools. We can...
With the launch of Custom Foundry Runtime (CFR), Continuum Powders is making its plasma-gas atomization infrastructure available to manufacturers, researchers, and advanced materials developers on their terms, covering everything from specialty alloy development and small-batch production runs to the processing of high-value and precious metal materials. The offering formalizes a capability Continuum has long applied…
Formlabs announced a major new 3D printer, the Fuse X1. The post Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 SLS 3D Printer Targeting High-Volume Manufacturing Applications appeared on Fabbaloo.
"There is a gaping opportunity for high-performance aluminiums."
Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading. The post New ColorMix Shading Utility Applies Lighting-Based Color Effects to 3D Prints appeared on Fabbaloo.
It comes as the company implements several management changes and looks ahead to its next phase of growth.
I’d like to share my disappointment. When Formlabs teased that something big was coming, I really hoped the firm would finally get around to making CNC machines, as it always...
"We’re bringing industrial-scale SLS printing to a much broader market, making it competitive with traditional mass manufacturing."
Flashforge appears to be looking at a smarter way to control resin 3D printing. The post Flashforge Patent Targets Smarter Resin Peel Speeds appeared on Fabbaloo.
A phased additive manufacturing program will be conducted to evaluate feasibility, develop materials and processes, and progress towards qualification and low-rate initial production.
California’s AB 2047, a bill aimed at stopping the use of 3D printers to make firearms and illegal firearm parts, has passed the state Assembly and is now headed to...
Korean 3D printed eyewear firm Breezm makes customized sunglasses using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printing and its own app. I’ve tried out the app, and the process of...
Charles G. Goulding explains how the convergence of AI data center energy demands and advanced nuclear engineering has turned additive manufacturing into a critical pathway for securing lucrative Federal R&D Tax Credits. The post 3D Printing the Nuclear Renaissance: How Additive Manufacturing Fuels the AI Power Grid and R&D Credits appeared on Fabbaloo.
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Israeli firm XJet has formalized a Value-Added Reseller agreement with 3D-Werk Black Forest GmbH, positioning the Black Forest-based firm as the primary point of entry for German manufacturers looking to adopt the company’s NanoParticle Jetting technology. The move grants manufacturers in aerospace, defense, and medical devices a local partner with hands-on evaluation capability, including access…
Norwegian additive manufacturer Norsk Titanium has signed a Cooperation & Research Agreement (CRA) with Airbus, moving their relationship from program-specific supply into a structured, multi-year industrialization effort. The agreement targets the qualification of Norsk Titanium’s proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition technology for fatigue-critical structural titanium parts, a category that represents some of the most demanding certification…