Hands On With The Voxelab Aquila X2 Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1
WEBOct 8, 2021 · Aquila X2 Features. Ready to open up the Voxelab Aquila X2 desktop 3D printer [Source: Fabbaloo] An open-gantry device, the new Aquila X2 has a number of features that put it ahead of many other low-cost devices. Features I particularly noted were: 32-bit controller; there is enough processing power to handle relatively rapid print speeds.
Free Online Sculpting Tool: SculptGL - Fabbaloo
WEBOct 16, 2020 · ZBrush is a very well-known 3D design tool that is entirely built around the sculpting paradigm. It includes a massive set of different “brushes” for application to the original default sphere. But ZBrush and most of the others are pay-for tools. SculptGL is not a paid service and is provided as an open source tool.
Yeggi Will Find That 3D Model For You - Fabbaloo
WEBJul 10, 2020 · Yeggi Search. The problem in searching for 3D model is that there is no feasible method to search “by shape”, and instead the searching is always done “by keywords”. That works if the author of the model entry happened to use some of the keywords you intend to search with. Thus, finding the “right” 3D model is often a bit of a …
Desktop Wood? Desktop Metal Announces “Forust” - Fabbaloo
WEBMay 7, 2021 · Desktop Metal Announces “Forust”. Desktop Metal unexpectedly announced a new wood 3D printing process called “Forust”. No, it’s not a misspelled “Fortus”, it’s a new 3D printing process that attempts to capture some of the millions of tonnes of waste sawdust produced worldwide each year. If we’re going to cut down trees, let ...
Don't Worry, Simplify3D 5 Is On The Way - Fabbaloo
WEBApr 8, 2020 · Don’t Worry, Simplify3D 5 Is On The Way. Where is Simplify3D version 5? In the battle of the 3D print slicing programs, Simplify3D was the first general-purpose commercial third party offering, and it gained a reputation for including powerful features that helped create outstanding 3D print output. Currently, Simplify3D’s at version 4.1.2 ...
VulcanForms Raises Massive Investment « Fabbaloo
WEBJul 8, 2022 · While most investment rounds in the industry tend to be in the US$1-50M range, there are very few beyond that. Recent examples include Formlabs, which picked up US$150M, and ICON, the construction 3D printer manufacturer, which raised a huge US$207M. The latest raise by VulcanForms is higher than both of those.
Some Of The World’s Largest And Smallest 3D Prints
WEBJul 29, 2020 · When: 10 October 2019. “The largest solid 3D printed object measures 2.06 m³ (72.78 ft³) of 3D printed material, and was made by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (USA) in Orono, Maine, USA, on 10 October 2019. The boat is named 3Dirigo, after the state of Maine’s motto, ‘Dirigo’.”.
Sizing Up The Major Printable 3D Model Repositories - Fabbaloo
WEBJul 23, 2021 · Thangs. Thangs is one of the larger repositories, but is far less known than Thingiverse. As of this writing, they are approaching 3M 3D models, and they could be the fastest growing of the bunch. Pinshape. Previously independent, but now owned by Formlabs, Pinshape has a good selection of 3D models and is one of the largest online. …
Design of the Week: Can Dispenser - Fabbaloo
WEBNov 12, 2018 · This week’s selection is the useful Can Dispenser by designer Kyle Smaagard. The problem being overcome by this design is the ability to cleanly dispense standard-sized drink cans in a refrigerator. Some may toss loose cans into their fridge, but that’s asking for trouble. Cans may roll about, generating potentially explosive results …
FabPilot: A Tool For Every 3D Printing Workshop « Fabbaloo
WEBOct 17, 2018 · Automatically orientating a 3D model before 3D printing [Source: FabPilot] Automatic Orientation: Certain 3D print processes produce different part strength results depending on how the part is oriented when printing.Similarly, the amount of support structures can also vary considerably depending on the part’s orientation, making …