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3D Printing Platinum Jewelry: How Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping Fine Jewelry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the historical prestige of platinum and explain why additive manufacturing is accelerating its return to the jewelry spotlight.

LPBF Prints Zinc–Silver–Copper Alloys For Biodegradable Implants

Researchers used Laser Powder Bed Fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys and report promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable implants.

Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1 For Lower-Cost Metal 3D Printing

There’s another super inexpensive metal LPBF device coming: the SCRAP 1.

Bambu Lab Integrates Meshy 6 into MakerLab, Expanding AI Image-to-3D Capabilities

Bambu Lab has added a powerful feature to MakerLab: Meshy 6.

Creality Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Material Changes

Creality appears to be patenting a small but potentially useful fix for one of desktop FFF’s most annoying recurring chores.

Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how rotational multi-material 3D printing embeds programmable pneumatic channels in elastomer filaments to create soft robots that bend, twist, and grasp on command, while highlighting key durability and scaling limits. Introduction Soft robots can bend, twist, and conform around delicate objects, enabling safer interaction than many rigid mechanisms. However,… Continue reading Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots

PiGRAND Brings Physics Informed Graph Diffusion To AM

A new research model called PiGRAND merges physics guidance with graph neural diffusion to predict and control AM processes.

MOVA Launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System

Today MOVA officially launched a new, 12-color desktop 3D printer, the AtomForm Palette 300.

Metal 1.0 Kickstarter Promises Low-Cost Desktop LPBF Metal 3D Printing

An interesting Kickstarter campaign has launched a desktop metal 3D printer, the Metal 1.0.

Jamaica is Detaining 3D Printers

3D printers are being put in detention in Jamaica.

Navigating Complexity in Industrial 3D Printing Sales: An Interview with Corbel’s Le’ora Lichtenstein

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how AI-driven sales tools are reshaping industrial manufacturing by reducing misconfigurations and accelerating deal flow.

DreamPartGen Brings Part Aware Text To 3D

A new research model called DreamPartGen could make text generated 3D models far more usable for printing and assembly.

Legal Analysis Finds Ambiguities in Prusa Research’s Open Community License

A detailed legal analysis of Prusa Research’s new Open Community License has been published.

Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify Dielectric Material Technologies

Tethon 3D announced the acquisition of several ceramic materials from Fortify.

Farsoon Annouces 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer with Large Build Volume

Farsoon made a series of announcements, including a sixteen-laser metal 3D printer.

Design of the Week: Conference Room

This week’s selection is a partially 3D printed conference room by Fungamental.

Study Probes Long-Term Degradation of AM Polymers

A new research paper looks at how 3D printed polymers degrade over time and what that means for real-world part reliability.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 22, 2026

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Birmingham’s Steel Sector is Rising Again

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal why billions in new investment are turning Birmingham into a modern powerhouse for steel, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.

New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments

Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.

Study Compares CNC, SLM, Extrusion For UAV Part

A new study measures the environmental and economic tradeoffs of making a VTOL UAV component by CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, or metal extrusion.

EX3D Prints Launches Distributed 3D Printing Network Connecting Buyers, Makers, and Designers

I’m looking at a new service for distributed 3D print services, EX3D Prints.

Digital Twin Aims To Speed Automotive Additive Manufacturing

Researchers have proposed a digital twin framework to make automotive additive manufacturing more agile and predictable.

New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing

A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.

Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3

Our review of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Print Results The Eiffel Tower is a fairly challenging print that images directly on the build plate with no… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2

Our test of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Operations We took the time now to get ourselves acquainted with the various menus on the P1’s LCD.… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1

We’re testing the highly unusual Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Background Founded in 2015, Anycubic has been busy developing and manufacturing various models of filament and resin based 3D printers. We have had the pleasure… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1

Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás

Nos últimos anos, a Petrobras vem construindo uma trajetória consistente na adoção da manufatura aditiva, refletindo uma mudança estrutural na forma como a empresa aborda inovação, manutenção e produção industrial. Em um artigo publicado em 2021, exploramos como a estatal brasileira começou a utilizar a impressão 3D para prototipagem, ferramental e soluções operacionais específicas. Um… Continue reading Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás

Brazil’s Petrobras Leverages 3DCRIAR’s Multi-Location Outsourcing Model to Advance 3D Printing in Oil and Gas

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe trace Petrobras’ evolution from early 3D printing trials to certified components, digital inventories, and faster equipment recovery.

Deep Learning Co-Optimizes LPBF Titanium Gyroid Lattices

A new paper demonstrates a deep learning framework that co-optimizes Laser Powder Bed Fusion settings and titanium gyroid lattice design to boost printability and performance.

$42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to the Bottom”

There’s a new lowest-cost desktop 3D printer that costs only US$42.

Why Apple’s LiTo Research Could Matter To 3D Printing

Apple’s new LiTo research is not about 3D printers — at first glance, but it could point toward a more 3D print friendly content pipeline if the company ever decides to connect image based 3D capture, asset generation, and physical output into one ecosystem.

Thermwood Gear Pump Patent Optimizes Large Format Extrusions

A patent proposal by Thermwood could solve one of large area extrusion’s oldest challenges: keeping bead size consistent when a pellet fed printhead speeds up, slows down, and corners.

How Census Data Is Becoming a Strategic Tool for 3D Printing Companies

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the latest census trends to emerging 3D printing hubs across the U.S.

Vision Transformers Boost Real Time FFF Quality Monitoring

Researchers propose a Vision Transformer approach that detects FFF surface defects in real time with on-demand explainability.

Implications of the Bambu Lab vs Pop Mart Settlement

There’s been a settlement in the case of Bambu Lab versus Pop Mart, and there are implications.

HB 2320 Advances in Washington While Broader 3D Printer Control Bill Stalls

That new 3D printing law in Washington state is about to go live — but will it affect 3D printing?

Multi Wire FSAM Patent Targets Bigger Metal Builds

A new friction stir additive manufacturing patent proposes a smarter way to feed several metal wires through one rotating tool.

Disney’s Big Bet on Storytelling, Parks and Products

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Disney’s massive bet on Imagineering, from theme parks to cruise ships, is opening new doors for advanced manufacturing and 3D printing.

SLS Prints Programmable Bonded Magnets

Researchers at Auckland University of Technology’s Additive Manufacturing Research Centre report a field-assisted selective laser sintering approach that 3D prints bonded magnets with locally programmable pole patterns.

Sticky by Design: The 8 Tactics 3D Printer Manufacturers Use to Retain Customers

How do desktop 3D printer manufacturers make their products “sticky”?

Mintion’s Inexpensive V1 Filtration System Reduces FFF 3D Printer Emissions

Mintion has released an inexpensive filtration system for desktop 3D printers.

New MIT AI System Designs Structurally Sound 3D Printable Objects

MIT researchers have developed a system to generate 3D models that can better function in real life when printed.

Design of the Week: Underwater Dive Helmet

This week’s selection is the Underwater Dive Helmet by Hyperspace Pirate.

SLM Titanium Metamaterials Show Bioinspired Energy Gains

Researchers 3D printed bioinspired titanium lattices that absorb more energy and fail more gracefully than many prior designs.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 15, 2026

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Dallas, Texas Is a Drone and 3D Printing Place to Be

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Dallas, Texas, has quietly become a national hotspot where drone manufacturing and 3D printing converge to drive rapid innovation, scalable production, and defense-focused growth.

Ameralabs Publishes Comprehensive 23-Point Safety Analysis of 3D Printing Resin

Ameralabs has published a fascinating analysis of the toxicity of 3D printer resin.

ISO 14001 Positions Shapeways for Growing Demand in Sustainable Manufacturing

Shapeways achieved an interesting certification last week: ISO 14001.

Noyron Computational Engineering Produces Record-Scale 3D Printed Rocket Engine

LEAP71 continues to break records, this time with the world’s largest 3D-printed aerospike rocket engine.

New Materials and Workflow Platform Strengthen Axtra3D’s Resin Manufacturing Ecosystem

Axtra3D continues to progress with more announcements about new materials and capabilities.

How Could Large Scale Slurry Ceramic 3D Printing Work?

A new Open Ceramics research paper examines how sand binder jetting already supports series production and what it will take to industrialize slurry-based ceramic 3D printing.

Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

We had the opportunity to check out Helio Additive’s fascinating 3D print optimization tool with 3D-Fuel’s PCTG material. Before we get into the details, let’s set the background of each of these two products. PCTG? What’s PCTG? Everyone is familiar with the typical desktop 3D print materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS. Others may know of… Continue reading Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

Huistone Patent Targets Large Area Resin Printing Economics

A new Chinese patent application describes a way to make large format resin systems much cheaper.

Why Recycling 3D Printed Plastic Remains Difficult Despite Growing Interest

Everyone wants to recycle their 3D prints, but it is quite difficult to do so. Here’s why.

Industry Investment is Reshaping US Research: Roche’s Expansion at Harvard and the Additive Manufacturing in Pharma

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe… reveal how overlooked incentives can quietly turn everyday operations into major savings.

NiTi TPMS Sheet Lattices Promise Lightweight Performance

Researchers report laser powder bed fused NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics that could reshape energy-absorbing and compliant structures.

ICON Launches Titan 3D Concrete Printer Designed for Two-Storey Building Construction

ICON announced today the commercial availability of Titan, their latest and greatest 3DCP system.

Antscan Contains Thousands of Downloadable 3D Models of Insects

Do you like ants? Do you like 3D printing? There’s a solution available.

Patent Proposes Software-Based Method for Sidewall Color Mixing in Multi-Nozzle FFF Printing

A new Chinese patent application suggests standard multi nozzle FFF systems could produce richer sidewall colors without adding any new hardware.

Booz Allen’s US$300M Andreessen Horowitz Investment and the Role of 3D Printing in National Security Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi argue that Booz Allen’s Andreessen Horowitz investment proves 3D printing and AI are no longer experimental—they are becoming core defense infrastructure.

Researchers Explore Use of Digital Twins For Resin 3D Printers

Researchers have developed a method of using digital twins to significantly improve resin 3D printing results, but there’s some challenges in doing so.

Natural Language Mechanical Design: FusionMCP Demonstrates AI-Driven CAD

A fascinating proof-of-concept shows how CAD could be done via AI in the future.

New Creality Patent Proposes Swappable Multi Nozzle Module For FFF

A newly filed Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that treats filament changes like tool changes.

Breaking the $99 Barrier in 3D Printing

Could we soon see a “real” 3D printer priced less than US$100?

3D Printing Meets Embryo Screening: Additive Manufacturing in IVF and Reproductive Medicine

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how additive manufacturing is accelerating embryo screening and IVF innovation by enabling high-resolution microfluidic lab-on-a-chip platforms, biocompatible culture scaffolds, and next-generation cryopreservation and micromanipulation tools.

Robotic Arm 3D Food Printing Targets Kitchen Automation

Researchers examined the idea of using robotic arms for 3D food printing and what it would really take to automate kitchens.

QC2A Desktop 3D Printer Brings Full-Color 3D Printing Below US$10K

An incredibly interesting full-colour 3D printer suddenly appeared on Kickstarter.

Creality Introduces Ender-3 V4 Combo

Creality snuck out a new desktop 3D printer: the Ender-3 V4 Combo.

Polymaker’s Advanced Filament Selection Tool Includes Color Matching and Material Comparison

Anyone selecting a filament product from Polymaker can now use an incredibly powerful assistant.

Design of the Week: Lego Landmine

This week’s selection is the Lego Landmine by YouTuber Luke Creatives.

Green Additive Manufacturing For Circular Medical Devices

Researchers detailed a roadmap for a greener additive manufacturing of medical devices and explain how circularity could change from merely an idea to a regular practice.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 8, 2026

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Velo3D’s Website Hacked!

Velo3D’s website has been hacked.

How 3D Printing Innovation in Prosthetics Led from CU Labs to Hanger’s Acquisition of Point Designs

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Hanger’s 2025 acquisition of Point Designs, tracing its University of Colorado origins, its advanced 3D printed prosthetic finger portfolio, and how improving federal reimbursement trends are accelerating innovation in prosthetics and orthotics. In a move that underscores the rapid maturation of 3D printing in prosthetic care, Point Designs… Continue reading How 3D Printing Innovation in Prosthetics Led from CU Labs to Hanger’s Acquisition of Point Designs

Feature Suggestion: Automatic Random Model Placement

There’s a feature I want in every FFF 3D print slicing tool, and so should you.

3D Printed Ceramic Array Converts Water Flow into Measurable Electrical Signals

Researchers have found an unusual 3D printable material that generates electricity in flowing water.

Dual Laser LPBF Targets Support Free Overhang Quality

A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster with a higher power beam.

Flashforge’s Hidden Filament Cutter Reclaims FFF Build Area

A newly published patent from Flashforge describes a filament cutting mechanism that stays out of the build area until the instant it is needed.

Bioinspired AM Boosts Robotic Limb Stiffness And Sensing

A new paper in Bioinspiration & Biomimetics describes a bioinspired, additive approach for robotic limbs that increases structural stiffness while improving built-in strain sensing, hinting at lighter, smarter actuators and manipulators with fewer add-ons and less wiring.

Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3

My review of the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series; please read parts one and two. Anycubic Kobra X Software It is time to add the Anycubic app to my phone and desktop slicer to… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2

My look at the Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic continues with setup, calibration and operations. This is part two of a three-part series; please read parts one and three. Anycubic Kobra X Setup and Calibration The first thing to do after powering up the Kobra X is to bind it to your Anycubic… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1

I was able to try out the brand new Kobra X desktop 3D printer from Anycubic. This is part one of a three-part series; please read parts two and three. Anycubic Kobra X Background Anycubic is a well-known major manufacturer of high-performance desktop 3D printers and accessories, both using filament and resin materials. Their strategy… Continue reading Hands On with the Kobra X Desktop 3D Printer, Part 1