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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."
In our latest Anonymous Column, one reader gives their view on Western firms fumbling the desktop market.
Researchers from the Tennessee Technological University share the findings of two studies into 3D printed carbon-nanotube-based materials.
As the use of additive manufacturing for firearm suppressors surges, Sam Davies says we're witnessing an important shift in the industry’s collective consciousness.
The U.S. Marine Corps just ran a field exercise focused on strengthening combat readiness with additive manufacturing. Here’s how it went.
"Mere manufacturability, such as having an available material system or fitting within a build chamber, is necessary but not a sufficient reason for AM."
“Part of our motivation is seeing information that is incomplete.”
Global materials company Sandvik has left the 3D printing market; the Osprey must now fly from the Sandy Bay. Sandvik started engaging with the 3D printing market in the mid-2010s....
For 12 years, Creality has advanced accessible 3D printing technologies, enabling global users to turn ideas into tangible creations. What began as a desktop 3D printer manufacturer has evolved into...
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. The post Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 31, 2026 appeared on Fabbaloo.
We’re kicking things off with materials news in this weekend’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Then it’s on to a hybrid manufacturing system for a maritime exercise, an expansion of industrial...
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe analyze how the strengthening Israel-UAE relationship is forging a strategic regional ecosystem centered on additive manufacturing and industrial supply chain resilience. The post How do Israel-UAE 3D Printing Partnerships Drive Section 41 R&D Tax Credit Eligibility? appeared on Fabbaloo.
Some news from Steakholder Foods: they are launching a new product in the US. The post Steakholder Foods Plans US Launch of Perfecta 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meat Products appeared on Fabbaloo.
A newly published Chinese patent application describes a machine that can switch between FFF 3D printing and pen-based writing or drawing without manual toolhead replacement. The post Chinese Patent Targets Combined 3D Printer Plotter appeared on Fabbaloo.
A small corporate merger in the 3D print world took place this week. The post Atum3D and AMSYSTEMS Merge to Form Atum Systems appeared on Fabbaloo.