When Design Becomes Free, Part 2: What Happens to 3D Printing?
In Part 1, we explored the possibility that AI technology could eventually make 3D design effectively free.
When Design Becomes Free, Part 1: The Next Great Technology Revolution
Something rather interesting may be happening in the world of 3D design, and it reminds me of what happened 25 years ago.
Meshy Edit Lets Users Regenerate Selected Parts of AI 3D Models
Meshy announced something quite interesting: an editing feature.
America Makes Fuels Metal AM Growth with US$10.5M, 25-Supplier Defense Initiative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how America Makes' newest metal AM initiative is strengthening the U.S. defense supply chain and why participating companies may also benefit from valuable R&D…
Snopes Has Investigated 3D Printing Claims for More Than a Decade
I noticed that there was a new entry in Snopes talking about 3D printing.
Bambu Lab Confirms S1 Handheld 3D Scanner for November Launch
Bambu Lab has confirmed they are releasing a 3D scanner.
Slant3D Launches SlantTools, a Library of Instant 3D Model Generators
Slant3D launched something interesting: SlantTools.
University of Maine Seeks More Patents for an Old 3D Printing Idea
Tilting a 3D printer's build plate to eliminate supports is hardly a new idea.
Refining the Future: Why High Refinery Utilization Makes 3D Printing More Valuable Than Ever
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can help America's refineries navigate supply chain disruptions, accelerate maintenance, and turn domestic manufacturing into a competitive advantage.
Slicer-Independent Toolpaths Could Expand Non-Planar FFF Printing
FFF slicing has a very basic assumption built into it: every new layer should be flat.
Sponsor News
Slant 3D’s Oil Stick Lubrication Tool Makes 3D Printer Maintenance Easy
Slant 3D’s new Oil Stick is a simple tool every 3D printer operator should use.
Investigating Creality’s Black Friday Deals
It’s that time of year again, and there are quite a few Black Friday sales on for desktop 3D printers.
Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 Delivers Inexpensive PEEK-Class 3D Printing
Vision Miner officially introduced the 22 IDEX V4, the newest iteration of its independent dual-extrusion 3D printer.
Integrated Design-to-Production Services Simplify Part Manufacturing
Making a production part is vastly different than making one for one-off use.
PCBWAY to Launch September Promotion with 36% Discount on TPU 3D Printing
It looks like PCBWAY has found itself with a trainload of TPU material.
Creality’s SpacePi X4: Advanced Four-Spool, Two-Chamber Filament Dryer
Creality introduced what could be the best filament drying solution on the market: the SpacePi X4.
Creality and AMISS Partner to Bring 3D Printing Innovation to Fashion Industry
Creality seems to have developed an entirely new application for 3D printing, this time in the fashion industry.
A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow
I took a tour through PCBWay’s online quoting service for 3D prints.
PCBWay Enhances Designer Workflow with New Open-Source Software Integrations
There are some interesting developments at PCBWay.
Research
Slicer-Independent Toolpaths Could Expand Non-Planar FFF Printing
FFF slicing has a very basic assumption built into it: every new layer should be flat.
Soft Composite 3D Printing Tunes How Parts Move
Soft 3D printed parts have a timing problem.
Lattice Structures Show “Double Anisotropy”
Equal density does not mean equal behavior.
Topology Optimization Needs To Know How Parts Will Print
A topology optimized part can be totally wrong.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 11, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Is Bambu Lab Testing Multiple Retail Formats for Global Expansion?
Bambu Lab is one of the biggest producers of desktop 3D printers on the planet, but did you know they have a number of retail locations?
Bambu Lab Wins Patent Review After Stratasys Jury Victory
There’s been another development in the ongoing patent dispute between Stratasys and Bambu Lab.
California Enacts 3D Printing Law With Standards Requirement
The California proposed law to control 3D printers is no longer proposed: it’s the law.
Bambu Lab’s WO Patent Burst Maps The H2D
A curious cluster of Bambu Lab patent applications has suddenly appeared.
Ideas
When Design Becomes Free, Part 2: What Happens to 3D Printing?
In Part 1, we explored the possibility that AI technology could eventually make 3D design effectively free.
When Design Becomes Free, Part 1: The Next Great Technology Revolution
Something rather interesting may be happening in the world of 3D design, and it reminds me of what happened 25 years ago.
Snopes Has Investigated 3D Printing Claims for More Than a Decade
I noticed that there was a new entry in Snopes talking about 3D printing.
Thermal Resistance of 3D Printed Parts Goes Both Ways
Thermal resistance is often spoken of for 3D print materials, but I ran into an unusual scenario involving temperature.
Services
Meshy Edit Lets Users Regenerate Selected Parts of AI 3D Models
Meshy announced something quite interesting: an editing feature.
Slant3D Launches SlantTools, a Library of Instant 3D Model Generators
Slant3D launched something interesting: SlantTools.
OwlCAD Brings Built-In AI and MCP Connectivity to Cloud CAD
A new CAD option has appeared, and it’s all focused around AI capabilities.
PrintHaus Turns Building Ideas Into 3D Printable Model Kits
There’s a browser app that lets you design a building and then figures out how to 3D print it.
Usage
America Makes Fuels Metal AM Growth with US$10.5M, 25-Supplier Defense Initiative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how America Makes' newest metal AM initiative is strengthening the U.S. defense supply chain and why participating companies may also benefit from valuable R&D…
Refining the Future: Why High Refinery Utilization Makes 3D Printing More Valuable Than Ever
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can help America's refineries navigate supply chain disruptions, accelerate maintenance, and turn domestic manufacturing into a competitive advantage.
Why the World’s Largest 3D Printed Building Is a Horse Barn
Charles G. Goulding explains why a record-setting 3D printed horse barn in Wellington offers a glimpse at how additive construction could reshape agricultural, industrial, and other large-scale buildings.
Resin 3D Printing Ventilation Is Still Easy To Get Wrong
Resin 3D printers are easy to install. The ventilation for them isn't as simple.