Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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Crafting the Future: Heineken’s High-Tech Brewing Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Heineken’s embrace of 3D printing and R&D strategies is reshaping the brewing industry for a high-tech future.
Lack of Standardized Spool Formats Frustrates Users of Multimaterial 3D Printing Systems
Why isn’t there an official spool format standard?
Researchers Develop Bio-Sourced 3D Printer Resin With Promising Environmental Benefits
Researchers have made a bit of a breakthrough with sustainable 3D printer resins.
AMT’s PostPro SFX Targets Desktop SLS Market With Affordable Post-Processing Solution
AMT’s latest product is a lot smaller.
FAME 3D Launches LulzBot Direct, Expanding Into On-Demand 3D Printing Services
FAME 3D announced a new 3D print service: LulzBot Direct.
New 3D Printing Method Boosts Q-Factor and Enables Miniaturization of RF Devices
Researchers have found a way to produce far smaller 3D-printed RF components.
Unusual Metal 3D Printing Process by Grid Logic Enables Pure, Multi-Material Part Fabrication
I had a look at Grid Logic’s highly unusual powder-based metal 3D printing system.
From Slides to Supplies: Big Consulting Eyes 3D Printing for Growth
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how top consulting firms are pivoting toward 3D printing in response to shrinking federal contracts and rising demand in defense and industry.
Rahix Publishes Extensive Guide on Design for FFF 3D Printing
I’ve just run across an incredible online resource for those designing 3D printed parts.
Canadian Women in 3D Printing Leaders Explore Hosting National Events Amid Cross-Border Travel Challenges
Over the past several years, the Women in 3D Printing Chapters in Canada have grown from one to eight.
Carbon’s EPU Pro Resins Offer Faster Printing, Tunable Foam Effects, and Broad Hardness Range
Carbon’s EPU Pro platform notably improves their ability to 3D print elastomers.
3D Spark Secures €2M Funding to Revolutionize AI-Driven Manufacturing
3D Spark has secured €2 million in seed funding as a means to achieve its goal of reshaping industrial component manufacturing and procurement through artificial intelligence.
Dose by Design: 3D Printing, R&D Tax Credits, and the Future of Personalized Drugs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printing and domestic production strategies are revolutionizing drug manufacturing and paving the way for a resilient, patient-centered pharmaceutical future.
Patent Confusion Clouds Brick Layers 3D Printing Technique Despite Public Domain Status
Everson Siqueira believes there are serious patent issues with the Brick Layers concept.
Massive Dimension Offers Full-Spectrum Large-Format 3D Printing Solutions with Pellet Extruders and Robotic Cells
I had a discussion with Massive Dimension, makers of large-format 3D printers and components.
A Better Way to Design a Five-Axis Desktop 3D Printer
A new 3D printer has been “generated” with Autodesk software.
TDK Ventures Bets Big on 3D Printing and Robotics with $150M Innovation Fund
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how TDK Ventures is doubling down on advanced tech—especially 3D printing—as it launches a new fund to back the next wave of hardware startups.
Function Playground: Meti•kumi Introduces Local 3D Model Generator for Creative Vase Design
A new, free online service uses complex math to generate unique 3D models.
From Furniture to Formworks: Caracol Broadens Scope of Large-Format 3D Printing Technology
Caracol has been exploring a range of different applications for their large-format robotic LFAM 3D printing system.
LEAP71 to Develop 3D Printable Starship-Class Rocket Engines Using Noyron Platform
LEAP71 announced plans to use their computational engineering platform to design massive 3D printable rocket engines.
Design of the Week: Poop Shelf
This week’s selection is the Poop Shelf by Printables contributor Adam Wesley-August.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, May 4, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D-Fuel Introduces Transparent PCTG Filaments and Prepares Carbon Fiber Variant
I had a chat with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel about their plans for PCTG filament.
Despite Industry Challenges, Xact Metal and Other 3D Print Firms Show Strong Growth
Are 3D printer companies really failing? Here’s some evidence to the contrary.
3D People Launches PartsVault Digital Inventory Platform for On-Demand 3D Printing
A 3D print service bureau has added an unusual capability.
Implications of the S4 Slicer: Nonplanar 3D Printing for Everyone?
A new nonplanar slicer has been released as open source. What could this mean for 3D printing?
Australian Cold Spray Specialist Titomic Establishes U.S. Base and Strengthens Defense Focus
Titomic has taken another step into the United States.
Formalloy Launches X5R Metal 3D Printer with Dual Wire and Powder Deposition Capabilities
Formalloy’s new X5R metal 3D printer provides some new capabilties.
Print to Progress: How 3D Printing Can Rescue NIH-Funded Labs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how 3D printing is transforming NIH-funded university labs into agile, cost-effective research powerhouses amid growing budget scrutiny.
Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Face New Challenges After Bambu Lab Advances Again
The race to catch up to Bambu Labs continues.
Medema Labs Launches Free AI-Based LPBF Part Cost Calculator for Metal 3D Printing
We had a look at Medema Labs’ ROI calculator.
MISUMI Acquires Fictiv to Expand Digital Manufacturing and On-Demand Services
There’s been a big development in manufacturing services: Fictiv has been acquired by MISUMI.
From Nose Gear to Net Zero: Safran’s 3D Printing Revolution in Aviation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight Safran and how it is leveraging 3D printing and cutting-edge manufacturing to lead Europe’s aerospace and defense transformation, amid a surge in defense spending.
Slant 3D Expands On-Demand 3D Printing Service with New Funding and Factory Plans
Slant 3D announced its first investment funding round.
Newcomer Aura3D’s F9 3D Printer for Large-Scale Printing
We had a look at a new large-format FFF 3D printer, the F9 from Aura3D.
Researchers Demonstrate 3D Printing Lunar Regolith Without Binders Using SLM Technology
Researchers have been investigating the possibility of 3D printing lunar regolith — without any other materials involved.
Heartland Rising: The Cities Using 3D Printing to Shape the Future
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how five dynamic Heartland cities are using 3D printing to drive innovation, economic development, and next-gen manufacturing.
Phrozen Prepares 16K Upgrade Kit for Sonic Mighty Revo Resin 3D Printer
Phrozen is offering a unique upgrade to one of their popular 3D printers.
Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume
We had a short chat with Pantheon to find out the latest about their powerful professional 3D printers.
Markforged Deal Completes Without Controversy as Nano Dimension Advances Digital Manufacturing Vision
Nano Dimension has suddenly closed the deal to acquire Markforged.
Design of the Week: Mechanical Digital Clock
This week’s selection is the Mechanical Digital Clock by Printables contributor Marian42.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 27, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Playtime Grows Up: How 3D Printing and Tax Credits Are Reshaping the Toy Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Hasbro is using 3D printing to capture the hearts—and wallets—of nostalgic adult collectors while capitalizing on valuable R&D tax credits.
Filabot Offers Modular Filament Production Systems for Custom and Recycled 3D Printing Materials
Filabot is one of the very few manufacturers of desktop filament production equipment.
Advanced Ceramic 3D Printing Technique Could Unlock Mechanical Applications
Researchers have opened up a new area for ceramic 3D printing: biocompatible mechanics.
ICON Expands into High-End Market with 3D Printed Villas
ICON announced a new residential build project, but this one has a bit of a twist.
Why You Aren’t 3D Printing PCTG and Why You Should
You should be printing in PCTG. I have, and let me tell you about my experience.
New Vixiv Platform Uses AI to Streamline Functional AM Part Design
Vixiv will soon provide new software to optimize 3D printable designs.
Formlabs Demonstrates Advancements in Resin Strength with Functional Drill Bit Test
Formlabs has performed an interesting 3D print experiment that I hadn’t seen before.
3D Printing Scores Big in Women’s Sports
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how the explosive growth of women’s sports is driving innovation in 3D printing and unlocking new opportunities for performance, safety, and R&D incentives.
Amolen Developing Four-Way Parallel Extrusion Filament Following Tri-Color PLA Success
We had a chat with Amolen, a maker of some very unusual 3D printer filaments.
PRODWAYS’ Shift from Polymers to Ceramics
I had a chat with PRODWAYS the other week and learned something quite interesting.
3D Printed Starbucks in Texas Highlights High 3DCP Costs
How much does it really cost to make buildings with 3D printing? A recent story reveals some truths.
46% Tariff, 100% Innovation: Vietnam’s Response to Rising Trade Tensions
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Global companies in Vietnam are turning to 3D printing and R&D tax credits to offset new tariffs and stay ahead in the manufacturing game.
Bricklayers Script Enhances 3D Print Strength with Interlocking Wall Geometry
Tenger Technologies has released an update to their Bricklayers slicing script to dramatically increase the strength of 3D printed parts.
Tariffs Fail to Narrow Cost Gap as China-Based 3D Print Services Undercut U.S. Providers
Tariffs recently imposed by multiple countries are making it more challenging to obtain parts.
Nano Dimension Signals Possible Divestment of Desktop Metal Amid Strategic Review
An ominous statement from Nano Dimension puts the future of Desktop Metal in peril.
Next Stop, Innovation: Japan Builds a Train Station Overnight with 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Japan’s first 3D printed train station blends cutting-edge construction with rural revitalization—and why it signals a new track for infrastructure innovation.
Tariff Uncertainty and Shipping Policy Changes Complicate 3D Printer Imports into the U.S.
There are going to be issues for US-based individuals ordering a 3D printer from overseas.
JuggerBot3D’s Four-Stage Safety Strategy for Additive Manufacturing with PVC
I had a word with JuggerBot3D about their amazing PVC 3D printer.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Grew 25% in 2024 Despite Industry Downturn
Our friends at VoxelMatters have something to say about the metal additive manufacturing market.
Design of the Week: Open Source FLUID Robot
This week’s selection is the Flowing Liquid Utilizing Interactive Device by researchers at Hokkaido University.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 20, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Beyond the Printer: How Siemens’ Dotmatics Acquisition Supercharges 3D-Enabled Labs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how Siemens’ US$5.1 billion acquisition of Dotmatics could redefine the role of 3D printing in academic research amid mounting NIH funding pressure.
Raise3D Diversifies 3D Printing Portfolio with Affordable Production SLS Solution
Raise3D introduced a new 3D printer — but it’s an SLS 3D printer.
New Industry Trend: 3D Printer Firms Begin Vetting Customers for Strategic Fit
I learned there is a new practice emerging among large 3D printer manufacturers: customer screening.
New “Cookbook” Offers Biopaste Recipes for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Alternatives
A researcher at The University of New Mexico School of Engineering has developed a “recipe book” for sustainable 3D print materials.
Elegoo Previews Jupiter 2: High-Resolution Resin 3D Printer with Innovative Features
We had a peek at a new 3D printer from Elegoo, the Jupiter 2.
Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts
Rapid Liquid Print has made some big steps since we last saw them in 2023.
Print-on-Demand Beta on Thangs Marks Key Milestone in Shapeways’ Relaunch Strategy
The resurrection of Shapeways continues with a new development.
From Imports to Innovation: The Auto Industry’s 3D Printing Pivot
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how new tariffs and tech are reshaping the auto supply chain.
Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer
Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.
Oregon State Researchers Develop New Algorithms to Advance Multi-Axis 3D Printing
I spoke to researchers from Oregon State University, who have been doing some interesting work on 3D print slicing algorithms.
Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing
Tethon3D has introduced a new, low-cost ceramic resin 3D printer, the Coyote.
Additive Advantage: The Role of 3D Printing in U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how six industrial leaders are using 3D printing to build smarter, greener, and more automated U.S. manufacturing facilities.
Rapid+TCT 2025 Highlights Shifting Priorities and Economic Pressures in 3D Printing
Last week, our team attended the Rapid+TCT event in Detroit to see the latest 3D printing equipment and software.
CEO Martin Lansard Confirms Aniwaa Shutdown
It seems that Aniwaa is shutting down.
UltiMaker’s S8 Secure: Could Secure 3D Printers Be the Next Trend?
UltiMaker has a new 3D printer you probably haven’t heard about: the S8 Secure.
From Sneakers to Sea Turtles: How New Balance’s 3D Printing is Making an Impact
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how New Balance’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and 3D printing innovation is reshaping the athletic footwear industry and beyond.
Sinterit Launches Suzy: Faster, Cheaper SLS 3D Printer Optimized for PA12
Sinterit has a new SLS 3D printer, “Suzy”.
Researchers Demonstrate First 3D Printed Motorless Flying Robot Using Magnetic Fields
Researchers have developed an incredible 3D-printed flying robot that has no traditional motor.
Revived Shapeways Prepares for Future Growth with New High-Capacity Site
Shapeways is moving!
Design of the Week: ClayPonic V1
This week’s selection is the ClayPonic V1 urban farming solution by EcoTech Lab.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 13, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
FTAI Aviation’s High-Flying Strategy: 3D Printing, Chromalloy, and a $4 Billion Expansion
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation is reshaping the jet engine refurbishment industry through its Chromalloy partnership, cutting-edge 3D printing, and a potential $4 billion expansion to meet surging demand amid aerospace supply chain woes.
Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls
The state of NY is going directly to 3D printer manufacturers to prevent 3D-printed weapons.
Fraunhofer IFAM Develops High-Purity Polypropylene Filament from Consumer Plastic Waste
Plastic waste is becoming a massive issue, and solutions to deal with 3D printer waste are emerging.
Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin
An unusual partnership has resulted in a powerful new resin for 3D printing.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at Operations.
Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1
We were quite excited to test the new Kobra S1 Combo from Anycubic, and we had quite an adventure, as you will see.
Revolutionizing Climate Control: The Role of 3D Printing and AI in HVAC Advancements
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how leading HVAC companies are leveraging 3D printing, AI-driven cooling solutions, and federal incentives to drive sustainability, efficiency, and industry growth.
3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands
What is the price of filament these days? I’m seeing conflicting information.
Neo 800+ Debuts as Stratasys’ High-Speed Upgrade to Flagship SLA 3D Printer
Stratasys announced a new industrial 3D printer, the Neo 800+.