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Crawling 3D Printer Patent Targets Large FFF Parts
A Chinese patent application describes a crawling FFF 3D printer that can print beyond a fixed build volume.
Feeling the Heat: How Major HVAC Companies are Benefitting from Global Heat Waves
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how extreme heat is accelerating air conditioner replacement cycles, driving investor interest in HVAC companies, and positioning 3D printing as a key manufacturing solution.
PETG Flexural Optimization With Taguchi And ANN
A Moroccan research team mapped how common FFF settings drive PETG flexural behavior and then used a neural network to predict the best tradeoffs.
BIQU Introduces Panda Sense Pro, But Does It Really Work?
BIQU has released another oddball 3D print accessory: the Panda Sense Pro.
Five 3D-Printed Reef Habitats Deployed Off Italy’s Coast
Several 3D-printed structures now make up an artificial reef in Italy.
FlashForge Patent Describes a Method for Smoother Toolhead Docking
FlashForge has patented a new way to make detachable FFF toolheads dock more reliably.
A Jurassic Park Moment for 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe show how a successful 3D printed incubation platform for bird embryos could mark a “Jurassic Park moment” for additive manufacturing, opening new possibilities in both…
Texas A&M Demonstrates Picojoule 3D Metal Nanoprinting
Texas A&M researchers unveiled a picojoule, maskless method for 3D printing pure metal nanostructures with sub-250 nm resolution.
INDX Toolchanger Nears Wider Shipping
Prusa Research says Bondtech’s INDX Founder’s Edition is now shipping, and the standard INDX Conversion Kit for the Prusa CORE One+ is next.
SUNLU’s Planned U.S. Factory Could Lower 3D Printer Filament Prices
SUNLU is to open a manufacturing centre in the USA.
Inkbit Patents New 3D Printing Process
Inkbit has published a patent application that describes a different kind of material chemistry for inkjet additive manufacturing.
Cleared for Takeoff: How the FAA’s eIPP Could Propel Aerospace 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the FAA and DOT’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) could accelerate Advanced Air Mobility while creating fresh opportunities for aerospace 3D printing…
New Physics Model Targets Better Powder Layer Formation
A new research paper proposes a physics based control model to improve powder layer formation in powder bed AM.
BigRep SE Announces Sale, Delisting, and Liquidation
It looks like some big changes at BigRep are underway.
New ParamaCraft Lite Tool Lets Users Generate Personalized 3D Designs
Bambu Lab added a new feature to their MakerLab section: ParamaCraft Lite.
US Prosecutors Call on Bambu Lab, Creality, and Flashforge to Adopt 3D Printer Blocking Technology
US Prosecutors sent an official letter to major 3D printer manufacturers calling for blocking technology.
Design of the Week: Unbeatable Tic Tac Toe Machine
This week’s selection is the Unbeatable Tic Tac Toe Machine by Printables contributor Alex Krasno.
LS2N Publishes Raw-Earth 3D Printing Dataset For Construction AM
A French lab has posted a raw-earth 3D printing dataset that could push construction 3D printing closer to robust automation.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 5, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Printed Body Comes to the Met
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight how 3D printing has transformed fashion’s most iconic stage, from Met Gala showpieces to custom-built mannequins designed to reflect the diversity of the human…
Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models.
Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models.
3D Printable Map Service Map2Model Shuts Down After Legal Notices
Map2Model is now gone!
Voron Trident R2 Updates Motion And Assembly
Voron has released Trident R2, a design refresh that focuses on belts, idlers, and motion alignment.
SprintRay Patent Targets Replaceable LCD Resin Screens
SprintRay has been granted a patent for a replaceable screen cartridge.
MIT Improves Alloy Modeling With Smarter AI Sampling
MIT researchers say they have found a more efficient way to train machine learning models that predict how complex metal alloys will behave.
Creality Explores Future 3D Printer Concepts Through Survey on Multinozzle Systems
Creality has issued an interesting 3D printer operator survey, and it hints at what might be coming.
Prusa Updates Open Community License With Plugins
Prusa Research has rolled out Open Community License (OCL) v1.1, looking to make open hardware sharing more practical for everyone.
Chinese Patent Targets Magnetic Flexible Print Beds
A Chinese utility model patent attempts to claim a magnetic flexible print platform — a feature that has been common in desktop FFF machines for many years.
How Florida SkillBridge Is Helping Veterans Bring Additive Manufacturing Skills Into Civilian Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Florida's innovative SkillBridge initiative connects transitioning service members with employers seeking skilled talent to help meet growing production demands and record aerospace backlogs.
3D Printing Inconel 939 Without Cracking
A new research paper examines what actually works when attempting to 3D print turbine-grade parts in Inconel 939.
Support-Free Horizontal FFF Overhangs with Wave-Based Toolpaths
Researchers have shown a way to 3D print horizontal FFF overhangs without supports.
Operators Discover Signficant Issue with the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro
It seems that the new Flashforge Creator 5 Pro has a potential safety issue.
IBM Patent Applies AI To 3D Printer Control
IBM has published a patent application describing an AI decision engine for managing 3D printers.
Printing Immortality? Inside Russia’s Billion-Dollar Push for Longevity and Bioengineered Organs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at Russia’s longevity program, separating the scientific realities of 3D bioprinting from the hype surrounding claims of life-extending technologies.
DLR Develops LPBF Aluminum Alloy From Scraps
Researchers at DLR say they have identified a LBPF aluminum alloy made from scrap that prints crack free with low porosity.
The HeyGears G1X Full-3D System CombinesFull-Color 3D Printing and UV Printing
HeyGears announced a very different device that offers true, full-colour 3D printing.
Building Codes Continue to Challenge Adoption of Construction 3D Printing Technologies
Building regulations are definitely slowing the progress of 3DCP technology.
AM Solutions Launches S1 Basic Compact Post-Processing System
AM Solutions announced a new, compact post-processing solution for polymer powder 3D printing systems.
West Marine’s Bankruptcy Could Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption Across the Marine Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how West Marine’s bankruptcy could accelerate the rise of 3D printing micro factories across marinas, repair yards, and coastal boating communities.
Glass Bead/Fiber PA12 Material For MJF
A new research paper proposes a hybrid glass bead and glass fiber PA12 material specifically for the Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) process.