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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, June 13, 2026 appeared on Fabbaloo .

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi illustrate how the renewed global fascination with Frida Kahlo is creating unexpected opportunities for 3D printing in medical design, museum experiences, fashion, and collectible art. The post Frida-Mania Returns: Why Frida Kahlo Still Captivates Museums, Media, and Makers appeared on Fabbaloo .

The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions. The post Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL appeared on Fabbaloo .

A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles. The post Chinese Patent Describes Adjustable FFF Nozzle appeared on Fabbaloo .

ORNL has been working on an interesting partnership to develop a 3D-printed micro-hydro system. The post ORNL Uses Additive Manufacturing to Reduce Costs for Small-Scale Hydroelectric Installations appeared on Fabbaloo .

Luyten has produced a most unusual 3DCP printer. The post Luyten’s Tower Crane 3DCP System Capable of Printing Structures Up to 100 Meters appeared on Fabbaloo .

Researchers evaluated how wood dust affects PLA parts printed by FFF, and the results could change how makers and manufacturers approach bio-filled filaments. The post Study Probes PLA and Wood Dust FFF Composites appeared on Fabbaloo .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .