Prusa Patent Shapes Nozzle Channels For Higher Flow
Prusa has patented a very unusual and possibly quite powerful hot end design.
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.
Helsing Moves to West Virginia With 3D Printing in Its Drone Manufacturing Strategy
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick examine how Helsing’s expansion into West Virginia signals a broader shift toward mass production of drones powered by additive manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Dining Table
This week’s selection is the astonishing Dining Table by maker Trey DeWolf.
Topology Optimization Needs To Know How Parts Will Print
A topology optimized part can be totally wrong.
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.
Tens Across the Board: How the University of Tennessee and Other Organizations are Fixing the Manufacturing Workforce Gap
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito highlight the groundbreaking initiatives transforming manufacturing education and preparing the next generation of additive manufacturing professionals.
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?
How Many Washes Does a Resin 3D Print Really Need?
I’m reading an interesting post about washing resin prints.
Could 3D Printing Change Habitat for Humanity’s Volunteer Model?
Habitat for Humanity is experimenting with 3D printed construction, but there’s an interesting question about where this might eventually lead.
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
Topology Optimization Needs To Know How Parts Will Print
A topology optimized part can be totally wrong.
Copper Turns A Biodegradable 3D Printing Blend Antibacterial
Researchers have found an interesting way to give a biodegradable 3D printing material a second job: fighting bacteria.
Study Finds Some 3D Printer Filaments Can Affect Skin Cells
Are 3D printer filaments toxic? It turns out they might be.
Z Hop Setting Seems to Control FFF Surface Finish
A tiny slicer setting may have a big large effect on FFF surface quality.
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
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.
How Many Washes Does a Resin 3D Print Really Need?
I’m reading an interesting post about washing resin prints.
Could 3D Printing Change Habitat for Humanity’s Volunteer Model?
Habitat for Humanity is experimenting with 3D printed construction, but there’s an interesting question about where this might eventually lead.
BMW’s Latest 3D Printing Expansion is Really a 35-Year Story
BMW is investing further in additive manufacturing, and that seems like a normal thing to do.
Services
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.
PrintYourVehicle Could Eventually Make Real Car Parts Printable
There’s now a free 3D model site intended for car parts: PrintYourVehicle.
Snapmaker Launches 3D Model Ecosystem in Open Beta
Snapmaker announced today that their new ecosystem, Snapmaker Space, is entering open beta state.
Usage
Helsing Moves to West Virginia With 3D Printing in Its Drone Manufacturing Strategy
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick examine how Helsing’s expansion into West Virginia signals a broader shift toward mass production of drones powered by additive manufacturing.
Tens Across the Board: How the University of Tennessee and Other Organizations are Fixing the Manufacturing Workforce Gap
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito highlight the groundbreaking initiatives transforming manufacturing education and preparing the next generation of additive manufacturing professionals.
How the Air Quality Crisis Is Accelerating the Next Generation of Filtration Technology
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore how increasing wildfire smoke and air quality concerns are driving innovation in filtration technologies. As demand for high-performance filtration grows, companies are investing in advanced…
Will The Real Superalloy Please Stand Up?
Charles G. Goulding explores why the world's latest "miracle" superalloys rarely replace steel overnight and how additive manufacturing is reshaping the path from laboratory breakthrough to commercial success.