Patent Outlines Cylindrical Rotary Inkjet 3D Printer
A newly published Chinese patent describes a cylindrical, continuously rotating inkjet 3D printer that aims to boost jet on time and throughput.
Bambu Lab Launches Creator Copyright Support Program to Combat 3D Model Theft
Bambu Lab announced a new “Creator Copyright Support” program.
Rotoforge Explores Friction-Based Metal 3D Printing for Desktop-Scale Systems
The Rotoforge project is developing a low-cost, open-source, metal 3D printer based on the Ender-3 platform.
Erika Prints Offers Scrap-to-Filament Program to Recycle Desktop 3D Printing Waste
Want to recycle your 3D print scraps? There’s a way that can lower your material costs.
Design of the Week: Regent Seaglider
This week’s selection is the Regent Seaglider by Proto21.
Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 11, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Printing With the Planet: The Rise of 3D Printed Rammed Earth Architecture
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how rammed earth, one of humanity’s oldest building techniques, is discovering new life through large-scale 3D printing and redefining what sustainable housing can look…
Sweet Robo Introduces ChocoPrint, a Commercial Chocolate 3D Printing Vending Machine
There’s another chocolate 3D printer option on the market: ChocoPrint.
AI Adoption in 3D Printing Should Accelerate Despite Early Failures and Skepticism
Where is AI going in the 3D print world?
Build List Aggregates Regional 3D Printing and Manufacturing Services in a Single Directory
Looking for a smaller, regional 3D print service? Build List can find that for you.
Patent Reveals Single-Sided Ultrasonic Levitation Printing
A newly published patent proposes a single-sided ultrasonic levitation printer that maintains contactless deposition even when obstacles and conveyors disturb the sound field.
Closed Loop Reference Method Optimizes FFF Accuracy
Researchers propose a new closed loop reference optimization for extrusion 3D printing.
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality…
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at print results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two…
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read…
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1
We’ve just finished testing Creality’s K2 Pro Combo 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Background…
Clay: Earth’s Abundant Material and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how earth-derived calcined clay cement is reshaping 3D printed construction by reducing carbon emissions, simplifying materials, and bringing buildings literally back to the ground…
One-Shot Camera Extrusion Optimization Targets High-Speed FFF
Researchers propose a one-shot, camera-based method to optimize extrusion for high-speed FFF.
Metalens-Based TPL Method Achieves 1,000× Print Speed Increase
There could be a way to dramatically scale up the two-photon lithography process.
Rising Microplastic Exposure Raises New Concerns for Filament-Swapping 3D Printers
There’s more dire news about microplastics.
3Drop Simplifies 3D Model Discovery by Searching Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, and More
There’s another meta-search engine for printable 3D models you should try: 3Drop.
SharpaWave: The Robotic Hand that is the Wave of the Future for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the dots between a new mass-produced robotic hand, decades of end-effector engineering, and the expanding role of 3D printing in building smarter machines.
Open Troubleshooting Guide For Common 3D Printing Failures
A new open 3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide could reduce failures across desktop and industrial workflows.
Palette 300 Enters Low-Waste FFF Market With Rotating 12-Nozzle System
AtomForm has launched a new multicolor 3D printer, the Palette 300.
Bambu Lab Did Not Patent an A2 Model
Bambu Lab was awarded a patent for what is not an unannounced A2 model.
Patent Proposes Magnetic 3D Printing Of Recycled FRP
A new patent outlines a way to recycle fiber reinforced plastics waste into magnetically aligned, FFF-printed composites.
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.