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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."
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,...
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.
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...
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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A team has proposed an interpretable machine learning approach that predicts print time and filament use for FFF, potentially sharpening quotes, schedules, and configuration decisions before you slice. The post Interpretable FFF Model Predicts Print Time And Filament appeared on Fabbaloo.
TCT 3Sixty, previously TCT Live and before that TCT Show, will not run as an exhibition at the NEC in 2027. Here's what comes next.
It’s been busy for publicly traded 3D printing companies, with new stock offerings, dealmaking, and investor updates showing how companies are working to strengthen their financial positions. Xometry raised $225...
The commercial drone industry is approaching a major inflection point. By 2026, the hardware behind autonomous flight will no longer... The post The Next Generation of Drone Hardware: What’s Changing in 2026 appeared first on Shapeways Blog.
A new five-axis FFF 3D printer is set to appear on Kickstarter soon. The post TOP.E To Launch Large, Enclosed 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer appeared on Fabbaloo.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has filed a patent for a DLP 3D printer that uses multi-directional coating to handle more difficult photopolymer materials. The post HKUST Patent Targets Multi Directional DLP Coating appeared on Fabbaloo.
Things are about to happen on Thingiverse. The post MyMiniFactory Outlines Strategy to Revive Thingiverse with New Features appeared on Fabbaloo.
The need to meet demand for high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production is one of the dominant catalysts driving new manufacturing investment. One explanation for this lies in a rare dual transformation...
The two companies aim to accelerate the industrialisation of metal additive manufacturing through improved process monitoring, quality assurance, and data-driven production workflows.
Recently, a majority stake of 3D printing service bureau Incodema3D was purchased by AFM Capital. Under new ownership, the Freeville, New York company is now using its cash-rich parent for...
The company has made this latest investment in line with a growth plan that will see its manufacturing capacity increase threefold by 2030.
At this point, most people in additive manufacturing (AM) agree on one thing: the industry has spent years talking about potential. After years of promises and future-looking concepts, companies are...
AIM-4AM is a $2 million initiative that is seeking to develop an AI-driven framework to identify and quantify risks within the existing material allowables approach for Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
This week’s selection is the The Flapulator by MakerWorld contributor Dr. Chris Haynes (a.k.a. Applepie). The post Design of the Week: The Flapulator appeared on Fabbaloo.
Researchers show friction stir welding can join LPBF CuNiSiCr copper alloy while nearly eliminating porosity and lifting strength, hinting at a workable path to larger, higher performing thermal hardware. The post Friction Stir Welding Boosts LPBF Copper Performance appeared on Fabbaloo.