3D Printing Blog

A newly published Taiwanese patent describes a powderless metal additive manufacturing concept using a TFT backplane to electrochemically print metal.

A new materials study examines activated carbon and magnesium oxide as additives in FFF filaments, with implications for thermal stability, strength, and durability.

Here’s everything you need to know about durometer measurements for 3D printer filaments.

What software do you use to create custom 3D models for 3D-printed footwear?

A new Turkish patent describes a mobile, multi-robot Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system that prints on a shared platform to sidestep conventional build-volume limits.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore India’s ambitious shipbuilding expansion and the emerging role of 3D printing in maritime manufacturing.

A new dissertation explores fiber-based conductors and 3D printed PEDOT for wearable and soft electronics.

There is now an open-source design for a 3DCP printer.

This week’s question is about buying a 3D scanner.

There’s a very interesting story going on at Creative Fabrica, a company that previously had nothing to do with 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan analyze how additive manufacturing is helping Worthington Steel turn supply chain disruption and tariff risk into a strategic edge rather than a liability.

Researchers unveiled a single machine that merges tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing with two photon polymerization to create true multiscale 3D prints in one coordinated workflow.

Creality is to launch a filament recycling system, the M1 / R1.

Prusa Research is now selling "Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM", a lower-flammability alternative to isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for washing SLA prints.

MIT researchers have devised a handheld way to “paint with light” and transfer iridescent structural color onto 3D printed parts and everyday objects.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi argue that after years of uneven progress, 3D printing’s animal spirits have returned, driving rapid adoption across aerospace, medical, and emerging high-growth sectors.

A new research paper explains how 3D printing is reshaping removable dental prosthetics today.

Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo concludes with Software, Print Results, and Final Thoughts.

Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo continues with Setup, Calibration, and Operations.

We’ve been quietly testing the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo.

This week’s selection are the secret Apple product designs recently stolen by hackers.

A new review maps how additive manufacturing could deliver truly personalized oral medicines.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how GVCS challenges proprietary machinery, embraces right-to-repair, and positions 3D printing as a core engine of sustainable production.

An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.

There could be more tariff problems for US-based 3D printer operators.

Siraya Tech enters the 3D printed footwear market.

New statistics appear to show massive growth in Bambu Lab 3D printer sales.

New research examines how polymer blends transition during large format extrusion, a practical issue for anyone mixing materials on pellet-fed systems.

Using the Bricklayers approach to 3D printing has never been easier with the new Brick Effect Processor.

Prusa Research has provided much more information about their latest device, the CORE One+ in a recent post.

Stratasys has patented a simplified approach for tuning 3D printers, which could have major implications in the future.

Charles R. Goulding explains how El Segundo is quietly becoming a hardware startup hotspot, where deep aerospace roots, advanced 3D printing, and a surf-and-lift culture are combining to fuel the next…

A new US patent application proposes a heat-aided abrasion method to speed finishing of additively manufactured thermoset parts.

A new open-source tool is ready to help manage your Bambu Lab 3D prints.

We had the chance to test out a new type of 3D print material, PHA.

There seems to be something afoot in the footwear industry.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict which industries will have the most significant impact in 2026.

A new patent outlines an electrophotographic powder process that flips powder polarity between layers to curb charge build-up and enable cleaner, denser prints.

Two US states appear to be launching new laws to prevent 3D printing of weapons.

Golf equipment maker Cobra has gone deeper into metal 3D printing with the announcement of an entire family of putters.

Velo3D has struck a new agreement with the U.S. Army to accelerate qualification of metal 3D printed parts that could relieve ground-vehicle supply bottlenecks.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight why Siemens believes AI-driven digital twins are now as essential to industry as electricity once was, and how NVIDIA’s computing power makes that vision…

A newly published US patent describes a multiangle centrifuge that tilts build plates during spin to strip viscous resin from complex parts.

Xact Metal announced they’ve achieved very significant growth this year.

New research suggests laser melting metal parts in a CO2 atmosphere could be “good enough” for Mars, and maybe cheaper on Earth too.

MechStyle blends generative AI stylization with mechanical simulation so your “make it brick” prompt does not accidentally create a fragile print.

This week’s selection is Clippy by MakerWorld contributor PrintBusters.

A new research paper benchmarks ways to measure early age shrinkage in 3D printed cementitious mixes and points to practical low cost setups that labs and contractors could deploy quickly.

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