3D Printing Blog

Prusa Research seems to be taking a step away from traditional open source principles.

Looking for a free advanced CAD 3D modeling tool? Solid Edge offers a free version.

I’m trying a new online tool for 3D Printing, 3Dsynth.

A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.

Will food 3D printing ever work?

Bambu Lab anmnounced a new grant program for makers that could provide huge amounts of money for unusual projects.

Nexa3D has been awarded a patent!

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how GE Appliances’ sweeping new supply chain investments and growing use of 3D printing are reshaping U.S. manufacturing from the ground up.

A new study explores laser-heated rapid 3D printing of carbon fiber machine parts to lift speed and strength.

Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.

I’m reading about an interesting angle to make use of 3D printing for small-scale manufacturing.

There has long been the idea that 3D printing will “bring back manufacturing”, but is that ever going to happen?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how automation and 3D printing are reshaping the commercial laundry industry and the companies driving that shift.

Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.

Does print speed really matter anymore?

printpal announced they’ve hit a significant milestone.

An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explain how Tinicum’s buyout of TriMas Aerospace signals a push toward smarter, more agile manufacturing where additive tech becomes a quiet force multiplier.

A new materials study shows how build orientation shifts surface roughness across four popular polymer AM processes.

There’s a new tool for printing very large objects: 3D Splitter.

I’m trying out a new online tool to produce outlines for designing custom 3D printed holders.

Multiple recent announcements confirm the reality of 3D print technology in manufacturing.

This week’s selection is the massive Horus Lupercal by Reddit contributor HammerDoris40k.

Researchers used atmospheric plasma to tune recycled composite filaments for FFF.

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 uncover the quantum leap between quantum science and 3D printing, which is expanding at the University of Chicago.

BIQU has introduced a new product that really should have been invented a long time ago.

A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.

ArcGIS users are now able to easily download printable 3D models of cities, including buildings.

UltiMaker has officially retired Cloud Print.

Researchers report that real-time vibration monitoring with active control meaningfully improves the primary profile surface finish on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) prints.

A new desktop filament extruder has appeared on Kickstarter.

There’s been another huge investment announcement for an Asian 3D printer manufacturer.

An article on IEEE Spectrum explores reasons why 3D printed prosthetics have yet to catch on.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Parker Hannifin’s US$9.25 billion Filtration Group acquisition could ignite a new wave of 3D printed filtration innovation across pharma, nuclear, and other mission-critical…

A new preprint outlines miniature robots propelled by piezoelectric-actuated, 3D printed resonators that promise autonomous locomotion with trajectory control embedded in the structure itself.

Bambu Lab released an interesting new service called “PrintU”.

ICON announced they’ve completed their first 3D printed home in a new resort development.

Materialise CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen listed her thoughts on the trends in additive manufacturing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect Vaughn College’s Manufacturing Day and CIRCOR’s additive-manufacturing advances to the massive U.S. talent demand ahead.

Researchers have 3D printed temperature sensors from conductive PLA, hinting at simple, embedded monitoring for everyday prints.

Anycubic announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer, the Kobra X.

Is it really possible to recycle 3D printer thermoplastics?

The Indian Army has been using a remote 3DCP solution to rebuild border infrastructure.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ring in the season with a spirited look at the 3D printing breakthroughs that made 2025 feel like a gift to the entire industry. Every…

A new preprint argues that control and actuation can be 3D printed to advance distributed manufacturing and self replication.

An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system.

Sinterit announced a new SLS learning program — and it’s available free of charge.

A new multi axis continuous carbon fiber extrusion tool aims to make “fiber steering” practical, not just impressive in demos.

This week’s selection is the Omega bike frame by 1bike4life.