Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 22, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. Publicly traded companies are required to post their financial reports, as well…
Breaking the Mold: 3D Printing Drives Hydraulic Valve Innovation
Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob T. Nolan explain how 3D printing is transforming the hydraulic servo valve industry, enabling groundbreaking designs, faster production, and unmatched performance.
New 3D Printer Simulator Offers Visual Appeal but Limited Practical Use
I was quite excited about the new 3D print simulator. Until I tried it.
LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer
LulzBot has released their “MegaSpool” spooling solution, and it should work for every FFF 3D printer. Most filament spools available on the market today are designed to hold either 1kg of…
New Prunt Firmware Promises Smoother, Faster Motion Control for 3D Printers
There’s a new firmware option for adventurous 3D printer operators: Prunt.
New brain2print Tool Makes 3D Printing Your Brain Possible
Want to 3D print your brain? You can!
Stratasys Eyes Medical Applications with New Body Part 3D Printing Patent
A new patent from Stratasys hints at a new 3D print application: Body Part Printing.
3DQue Integrates AutoFarm3D with Bambu Lab Developer Mode for Scalable Farm Management
3DQue announced compatibility with Bambu Lab’s new “Developer Mode”.
Ghost Guns to Tactical Tools: INTERPOL’s 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how INTERPOL’s Innovation Centre is harnessing 3D printing to revolutionize global policing, from forensic reconstructions to cutting-edge counterterrorism tools.
Hands On With Part3D
I took a quick look at a new 3D CAD system, Part3D.
Sponsor News
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.
Creality Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching
Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.
Creality Showcases Multicolor 3D Printing with CFS and New Products at CES
Creality just completed the CES show in Las Vegas, and there were some interesting announcements of equipment and other programs.
Creality Launches Soleyin: Affordable Premium 3D Printer Filaments
Creality has launched a new brand: Soleyin. What is it? It’s the brand for a new line of 3D printer filaments produced by Creality. It seems that the company intends to…
Creality Launches 2024 Cloud Designer Awards with $15,000 Prize Pool
Creality has launched its annual Creality Cloud Designer Awards for 2024.
PCBWay Expands 3D Printing Services with Advanced PolyJet Technology
PCBWay introduced a new 3D print service using PolyJet technology.
FLSUN Black Friday Sale: The Fastest Desktop 3D Printers at Incredible Prices
There are many Black Friday deals on this week, but those from FLSUN are of particular interest.
Research
New brain2print Tool Makes 3D Printing Your Brain Possible
Want to 3D print your brain? You can!
PartCrafter Advances Image-to-3D Mesh Generation with Novel AI Approach
There’s yet another way to generate 3D meshes from 2D images: PartCrafter.
Researchers Use Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for On-Site Bridge Repairs
A new application for one form of 3D printing has been identified by researchers in Massachusetts.
ASU Researchers Enhance 316L Stainless Steel 3D Printing with AI
The new system predicts microstructure formation in real-time, slashing simulation time and boosting print precision.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 22, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. Publicly traded companies are required to post their financial reports, as well…
Stratasys Eyes Medical Applications with New Body Part 3D Printing Patent
A new patent from Stratasys hints at a new 3D print application: Body Part Printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 15, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Roboze and Comau Aim to Simplify Factory Integration With Affordable 3D Printing Automation
Roboze has inked a partnership deal with Italian automation company Comau.
3D Printing Industry Expands: Shapeways and Formlabs Launch New Offices
Two 3D print companies are opening new offices.
Ideas
Is the Original Ender-3 Now Obsolete? Why Donating It Might Not Be the Best Option
I read a post where someone was asking what they should do with their aging Ender-3 3D printer.
Stratasys Moves to Differentiate FDM From FFF in New Marketing Strategy
It looks like Stratasys wants to differentiate FDM from FFF.
Could Retro Color Filaments Be the Next Big Differentiator in 3D Printing?
There now seems to be yet another take on 3D printer filament colors.
Bambu Lab’s H2D: Does the Market Want a Multifunction 3D Printer?
Do you need a multifunction 3D printer?
Services
3DQue Integrates AutoFarm3D with Bambu Lab Developer Mode for Scalable Farm Management
3DQue announced compatibility with Bambu Lab’s new “Developer Mode”.
Etsy Policy Shift May Disrupt Makers and 3D Printing Services
A small but possibly impactful change in Etsy’s policies may affect the 3D print industry.
Map2Model Offers Accessible Way to Generate Cityscapes for 3D Printing
I’ve found a new way to generate cityscapes for 3D printing.
Opdo Aims to Disrupt Optics Industry With Volumetric 3D Printing and Integrated Design Tools
A new company hopes to use volumetric 3D printing to revolutionize the production of optics.
Usage
Breaking the Mold: 3D Printing Drives Hydraulic Valve Innovation
Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob T. Nolan explain how 3D printing is transforming the hydraulic servo valve industry, enabling groundbreaking designs, faster production, and unmatched performance.
Ghost Guns to Tactical Tools: INTERPOL’s 3D Printing Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how INTERPOL’s Innovation Centre is harnessing 3D printing to revolutionize global policing, from forensic reconstructions to cutting-edge counterterrorism tools.
Get Crafty: Why Hobby Lobby and Michaels Are Betting on Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing is revolutionizing the crafting industry, reshaping supply chains, customization, and customer engagement at Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
Forging the Future: How 3D Printing is Reshaping the U.S. Steel Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the Nippon–U.S. Steel partnership and cutting-edge 3D printing are transforming American manufacturing from the ground up.