3D Printing Blog

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.

Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine how Venezuela’s long-declining oil and gas sector could accelerate infrastructure recovery by using industrial 3D printing to produce qualified spare parts, retrofit obsolete equipment, and…

You know all about Lithophanes, but have you heard of LithoBulbs?

There could be a way for anyone to personally manufacture their own orthotics.

Two photon polymerization has now moved from “on cells” to “inside cells”, opening a strange, new frontier.

A report from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics reveals something interesting about the 3D print industry.

A new patent describes a printer that cures deposited material with variable frequency microwaves, eliminating separate post curing.

PollyFab is a global lifestyle brand, producing 3D-printed accessories and shoes.

I’m always on the lookout for unusual 3D printer applications, and this is certainly one: autopsy analysis.

It seems every week BIQU has something new for us. This time they have an unusual colour accessory.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how UNC Chapel Hill’s pragmatic research strategy, shaped by federal funding cuts and pharma reshoring, is positioning 3D printing and life-science innovation as a…

A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.

Prusa Research is looking for your help.

I’m looking at Metal Powder Works’ energy-efficient method of producing metal powder for AM.

Sovol is pitching its SV08 Max Enclosure Kit as a simple way to control temperature swings that routinely ruin prints, especially with higher-performance filaments.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how in Abruzzo, a region better known for sheep trails and red wine, Italian researchers are 3D printing plant-based foods designed for Earth, orbit,…

A new patent outlines a cooled volumetric 3D printing architecture that promises bigger parts and faster builds.

What are the typical prices for FFF filament these days?

Filament2 has secured a patent for their highly unusual coaxial extrusion system.

BCN3D announced a new version of their Omega I60 industrial 3D printer, the G2.

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how emerging carbon-negative construction materials, combined with advances in sustainable additive manufacturing and 3D printing, signal a structural shift toward climate-positive manufacturing and construction ecosystems.

A newly published Chinese patent describes a cylindrical, continuously rotating inkjet 3D printer that aims to boost jet on time and throughput.

Bambu Lab announced a new “Creator Copyright Support” program.

The Rotoforge project is developing a low-cost, open-source, metal 3D printer based on the Ender-3 platform.

Want to recycle your 3D print scraps? There’s a way that can lower your material costs.

This week’s selection is the Regent Seaglider by Proto21.