Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how Firefly Aerospace is using additive manufacturing, from 3D printed Blue Ghost thrusters to AFP-built composite structures and Miranda engine development, to scale its launch and lunar ambitions in the wake of its August 7, 2025 IPO. The post Firefly Aerospace’s Additive Manufacturing Playbook: From Engines to Moon Landers, Backed by Wall Street appeared on Fabbaloo.

In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how oil-and-gas skills and supply chains accelerate next-gen geothermal, explain that the “Big Beautiful Bill” preserves key tax credits, and spotlight additive manufacturing, from packer components and armored PDC bits to compact heat exchangers, in projects by Fervo, Eavor, and CTR–Baker Hughes. The post How Oil & Gas Skills and 3D Printing Are Accelerating Geothermal Power appeared on Fabbaloo.

Bambu Lab will soon support multiple AMS units on their A1 series. The post Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer to Support Multiple AMS Units appeared on Fabbaloo.

Making a production part is vastly different than making one for one-off use. The post Integrated Design-to-Production Services Simplify Part Manufacturing appeared on Fabbaloo.

Researchers have used AI to develop a metamaterial that is stronger than steel, but lighter than foam. The post Researchers Use AI to Develop Metamaterial Strong than Steel, but as Light as Foam appeared on Fabbaloo.

Prusa Research announced a “permanent” price decrease for their popular MK4S desktop FFF 3D printer. The post Prusa Reduces MK4S 3D Printer Price Amid Market Shift to CoreXY Systems appeared on Fabbaloo.

A quiet development with DJI has some implications for Asian 3D printer manufacturers. The post DJI Developments Might Foreshadow Future 3D Printer Regulations appeared on Fabbaloo.

Researchers have developed an entirely new way to 3D print pure glass. The post Researchers Develop New Sol-Gel 3D Printing Process for Pure Glass Fabrication appeared on Fabbaloo.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the winners, losers, and consumer costs of the administration’s latest trade move. The post Potential Furniture Tariffs and 3D Printing appeared on Fabbaloo.

Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how AeroVironment’s integration of additive manufacturing, autonomous systems, and battlefield feedback is transforming modern warfare under the U.S. Drone Dominance doctrine. The post From Printer to Payload: Additive Manufacturing’s Role in the U.S. Drone Surge appeared on Fabbaloo.

The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption. The post Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers appeared on Fabbaloo.

Elegoo answered two key questions about their popular Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer. The post Elegoo Publishes Open Source Firmware and Addresses Multicolor Printing for Centauri Carbon appeared on Fabbaloo.

Formlabs is apparently winning the SLS 3D printing race. The post Formlabs Is Outpacing Competitors in the Growing SLS 3D Printing Market appeared on Fabbaloo.

I’m always on the lookout for new 3D print applications, and I think I found a new one: custom homes. The post Service Transforms Property Photos and Blueprints Into Detailed 3D-Printed Models appeared on Fabbaloo.

A new study reveals that microplastics can be absorbed by vegetables. The post Study Finds Microplastics Can Be Absorbed by Vegetables, Raising Food Safety Concerns appeared on Fabbaloo.

Tariffs continue to mess up purchasing for US residents. The blanket imposition of a series of tariffs on non-US goods in recent months has made quite a bit of a mess for all concerned, including those purchasing desktop 3D printers. The issue is that the vast majority of desktop 3D printers used in the US… Continue reading Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact The post Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact appeared on Fabbaloo.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the Canadian shipbuilder, Davie Defense, is expanding into the US via the acquisition of a shipyard in Texas and how this sends waves through the 3D printing industry. The post Breaking the Ice: Davie Bets Big on U.S. Polar Security Fleet appeared on Fabbaloo.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing is transforming everything pets need—from custom prosthetics to food, toys, and veterinary care. The post 3D Printing Unleashed: Innovations for Pets and Vets appeared on Fabbaloo.

Meshy.ai has released a new model, Meshy 6. The post Meshy.ai Launches Meshy 6 Preview With Major Advances in 3D Model Quality appeared on Fabbaloo.

Slant 3D launched V2 of their Portals system with some very intriguing new capabilities. The post Slant 3D Launches Portals V2: Direct-to-Consumer 3D Prints appeared on Fabbaloo.

David Tobin has unleashed a 3D printed shoe design, and this might change everything. The post How 3D Printing Is Opening Shoe Design to Creators Beyond Major Brands appeared on Fabbaloo.

VoxelMatters predicts explosive growth in automotive additive manufacturing over the next decade. The post From Prototyping to Production: VoxelMatters Predicts Major Shift in Automotive AM appeared on Fabbaloo.

Need a filament dryer for those exotic engineering materials? Why not print one? The post AeroDry Lets Makers 3D Print Their Own Multi-Spool Filament Dryer appeared on Fabbaloo.

I’m looking at an unusual method of placing threaded inserts into 3D prints. The post Automating Heat-Set Inserts: Using a 3D Printer’s Hot End appeared on Fabbaloo.

This week’s selection is the Alu Vines Chair by 3D designer Peter Donders. The post Design of the Week: Alu Vines Chair appeared on Fabbaloo.