3D Print 🧵 3Dable.ITStick Tech has published a patent application for making it easier to remove finished 3D printed parts from the build plate. The system uses an elastomer-coated flexible ejection mechanism. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/stick-tech-patent-targets-easier-print-removal #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials
FlashForge has integrated Meshy AI into Flash Studio, allowing users to generate printable 3D models from text prompts with one-click conversion. The Creator 5 quad-toolhead printer automatically maps colours without manual slicer configuration. https://3dprint.com/326162/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Software
Flashforge Bets on Meshy AI as Desktop 3D Printing Battle Intensifies - 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business
Competition in desktop 3D printing is brutal. Whereas before, firms competed through value engineering, Prusa clones now have an integrated hardware, sensor, and software setup that is making all the...
Stick Tech has published a patent application for getting a finished 3D printed part off the build surface more easily. The patent covers a flexible plate that bends to release prints without damage. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/stick-tech-patent-targets-easier-print-removal #3Dprint #3Dprinting #AdditiveManufacturing
Kone is acquiring TK Elevator from private equity in a deal reportedly worth 1.5B USD, bringing 3D printing applications to the global elevator industry. The acquisition signals a major shift toward additive manufacturing in vertical transportation. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/kones-acquisition-of-tk-elevator-private-equity-cashes-out-as-3d-printing-gets-a-lift #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Industrial
Kone’s Acquisition of TK Elevator: Private Equity Cashes Out as 3D Printing Gets a Lift « Fabbaloo
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Kone’s blockbuster acquisition of TK Elevator delivers a major private equity payday while quietly setting the stage for expanded use of 3D printing across the global elevator industry.
Researchers have developed an infrared nozzle preheating technique that improves PEI extrusion strength and reduces warping without requiring a 200C heated chamber. The method addresses a key challenge in FFF printing of high-temperature materials like PEI, which typically needs expensive oven-style printers. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/ir-nozzle-preheat-lifts-pei-fff-strength-stability #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials
How TPM3D is scaling 3D-printed footwear using SLS and high-performance PEBA elastomers. The approach offers superior fatigue resistance and energy return compared to DLP, SLA or FDM for performance athletic applications. https://www.3dnatives.com/en/tpm3d-sls-peba-footwear-18052026/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #IndustrialAM
BambuLab has released a beta version of BambuStudio that can automatically paint textured 3D models, converting them into ready-to-print colour files without manual painting. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/new-bambustudio-feature-converts-textured-3d-models-into-automatically-painted-prints #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Software
Prusa Research has launched a new space-ready filament designed for aerospace applications. The material meets strict outgassing standards required for space environments, marking an expansion beyond the companys usual desktop 3D printing focus. https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/prusa-expands-into-aerospace-applications-with-new-space-ready-3d-printing-material #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Materials
ProjectsIt Walks!
I recorded my 3D printed figure walking to test if the prints were any good.
Flashforge Creator 5 launches with a 4-toolhead system called FlashSwap that eliminates purge waste. The tool-changer physically swaps print heads instead of feeding filament through a single nozzle, cutting multi-color print time and material use by 84 percent. Ships now from 649 USD. https://3dprinting.com/news/flashforge-creator-5-and-creator-5-pro-launch/ #3Dprint #3Dprinting #Consumer
Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro Launch: 4-Toolhead Tool-Changer from $649 - 3D Printing
Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro are now available at launch pricing from $649. Both use a 4-toolhead FlashSwap system with near-zero purge waste and 600mm/s speed. The Pro adds a 65°C heated chamber and HEPA filtration for engineering materials.