The Boeing, Airbus Role Reversal and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan examine how a shifting Airbus–Boeing rivalry, combined with 3D printing and tighter supply chain control, is redefining execution and advantage in modern aerospace.
PEEK/PEI Blends Tackle High-Temperature FFF Printability
A new study explores PEEK and PEI blends to make high temperature FFF more printable without losing performance.
Hitem3D Releases Version 2.0 With Integrated Texture Generation for Higher-Fidelity 3D Models
AI company Hitem3D has released a new version of their 3D generation service.
Panda Treat Add-On Allows Bambu Lab 3D Printers to Deposit Edible Materials
BIQU has released another highly unusual 3D printer add on, the Panda Treat.
Black Buffalo 3D Seeks Bankruptcy Protection in Competitive 3D Construction Market
A 3DCP equipment manufacturer has apparently filed for bankruptcy.
Design of the Week: Swimming Shark Automata
This week’s selection is the Swimming Shark Automata by Cults contributor AMAO.
Piezoelectric 3D Printed Resonators Enable Tiny Robots
Researchers demonstrated autonomous miniature robots that use piezoelectric-actuated 3D printed resonators to move and steer.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 4, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printing Enters the Oil & Gas Era: Aramco’s US$30 Billion U.S. Partnerships and the Additive Manufacturing Opportunity
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze how Saudi Aramco’s US$30 billion-plus U.S. partnership framework signals a strategic inflection point for additive manufacturing, positioning 3D printing as a core enabler of localized…
Co Print Unveils Quadro, a Low-Cost Waste-Free Multicolor FFF 3D Printer
There is yet another waste-free desktop FFF 3D printer coming to market: the Co Print Quadro.
PollyPolymer Emerges as New Chinese Competitor in Industrial Resin 3D Printing
The West may face a new competitor in 3D printing, PollyPolymer.
COBOD Reveals Real-World Cost and Time Savings From 3DCP Project
Hints at the true cost of 3DCP have been published by COBOD.
Bambu Lab Signals New Product Path as 3D Printable Footwear Enters Crowdfunding
A curious announcement from Bambu Lab shows an interesting option to 3D print your own footwear.
T250 CoreXY Design Demonstrates Sub-Two-Minute #3DBenchy With Radical Motion and Cooling System
What is the world’s fastest 3D printer? It’s probably the T250.
Yale University and Forte 3D Co-Design the Hybrid Carbon Fiber Cello: A High-Note in Music and Technology
Charles R. Goulding traces how Yale University’s unique commitment to elite, fully funded music education and its collaboration with Forte 3D on a hybrid carbon fiber cello—supported by Shark Tank investor…
What Was The Most Important Development in 3D Printing in 2025?
Today turns out to be the end of the year, so it is time to reflect on the past and look forward.
The World’s Greatest Banker Invests in US Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Jamie Dimon’s recent Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which strategically funds US defense and innovation projects.
Slant 3D Forecasts Deployment of 1.5 Million 3D Printers Over the Next Decade
Slant 3D expects to operate 1.5 million 3D printers in the next ten years.
Custom 3D Printed Boot Liners Emerge as Potential New Market for Additive Manufacturing
A new 3D print application has appeared: boot liners.
Safran’s Big Bet on India and the Future of 3D Printed Engines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Safran’s full-engine tech transfer to India and its deep investment in additive manufacturing signal a major shift in global aerospace power. Europe…
New Free Looprint Utility Enables Hands-Free Batch Production
Looprint could be one of the most useful free utilities for Bambu Lab 3D printer operators.
Anycubic Launches Kobra X 3D Printer With First-of-Its-Kind “3D Print Guarantee” Program
Anycubic has launched a very unusual “3D print guarantee” along with their new Kobra X 3D printer.
Design of the Week: iPhone Fold Replica
This week’s selection is the iPhone Fold Replica by MakerWorld contributor Subsy.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 28, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Biotech Investment Backstop — And What It Means for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi demonstrate how biotech is getting a boost from stronger pharma buyers, smarter use of 3D printing, and new OBBBA tax incentives that make early-stage R&D…
Teen 3D Printing Success Sparks Misconceptions: Why Most Makers Won’t Earn Millions
A recent story suggests anyone can make huge money with their 3D printer. It’s not that simple.
Stratasys–Novineer Partnership Brings Toolpath-Aware Generative Optimization to GrabCAD
Stratasys announced a very interesting partnership with Novineer.
Wireless Sensing In 3D Printed Metals: Magnetoelastic Inclusions
New research proposes wireless, embedded sensing for 3D printed metal parts using magnetoelastic and thermomagnetic inclusions.
Start Small, Think Global: The Case for Early Expansion
Charles R. Goulding advocates that setting up international business operations at the early stages of a company’s growth can greatly impact its success in the future.
Magnesium 3D Printing Edges Closer To Clinical Use
A new review examines how magnesium containing materials and additive processes could turn patient specific, resorbable bone repairs into reality.
Korean 3D Printer Makers Struggle as Low-Cost Chinese Systems Dominate Market
I’m reading a Korean business news story on 3D printing in that country.
Gaza: Rebuilding Buildings and Bodies With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi make the case that, as Gaza faces the dual task of reconstructing shattered infrastructure and restoring lives, 3D printing offers a disruptive, scalable bridge to…
Machine Learning Predicts LPBF Defects By Surface Angle
Researchers report a machine learning approach to predict LPBF defects from up-skin and down-skin angles, suggesting there might be angle-aware process control for metal AM.
Developer Releases “Simplified Open Community License” in Sharp Critique of Prusa’s New OCL
The Open Community License announced by Prusa Research last week has inspired an even simpler alternative, the Simplified Open Community License.
MX3D Spins Off ArtLab to Serve Growing Demand for Large-Scale Printed Art and Custom Structures
MX3D has made an interesting move by setting up a subsidiary.
NDAA 2026 Expands Additive Manufacturing Mandates While Banning Use of Chinese-Made AM Equipment
The new US National Defense Authorization Act includes quite a few statements on additive manufacturing, some of which will affect product sales.
Caracol and Weber: A Strategic Match in LFAM
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on Caracol’s move to acquire Weber and its implications for the future of large-scale 3D printing.
New Guidelines Expand Shotcrete 3D Printing Geometry
A new study codifies process rules that make shotcrete 3D printing more reliable and more ambitious.
Red Flags Suggest Caution for the K-100 SLS 3D Printer Launch
Surprise! There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, but this one uses SLS, not FFF.
Recent Patents Suggest Creality Is Building a Broad Intellectual Property Portfolio
Creality seems to be patenting a great deal of intellectual property.
Creality Quietly Introduces New “Spark X” Brand Focused on Automated, AI-Enhanced 3D Printing
Creality quietly announced something called “Spark X” last week.
Design of the Week: Huge 3DCP print
This week’s selection is a gigantic 3DCP print by Urbacon Trading & Contracting.
3D Printed Steel Retrofits For Historic Masonry Walls
Researchers propose 3D printed steel reinforcement to discreetly strengthen vulnerable unreinforced masonry.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 21, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Rise of Additive Power: Pratt Whitney’s U.S. and India Breakthroughs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how, with faster GTF repairs and India’s rising role, Pratt Whitney is proving that 3D printing now drives engine design, not just prototypes.
Prusa Research Reworks Its Open-Source Approach
Prusa Research seems to be taking a step away from traditional open source principles.
Siemens Offers Free Solid Edge Community Edition for Makers Seeking Advanced CAD Tools
Looking for a free advanced CAD 3D modeling tool? Solid Edge offers a free version.
3Dsynth Launches Online Vase Generator That Outputs Direct GCODE
I’m trying a new online tool for 3D Printing, 3Dsynth.
Researchers Propose Force-Based Monitoring For Extrusion AM
A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.
Why Food 3D Printing Still Isn’t Practical
Will food 3D printing ever work?