A 3D Printed Plastic Heat Spreader That Acts Like A Metal One
A research team has shown an FFF printable plastic composite that moves heat so well it starts encroaching on “metal only” performance — while still staying electrically insulating.
Infinity Flow’s Dual-Spool S1 Plus and Cloud-Based FlowQ Enable Continuous 3D Printing
Infinity Flow produces a series of automation solutions for desktop 3D printers.
Powering Tomorrow: How TVA and ORNL Are Rewriting the Rules of Nuclear Energy
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how from the Manhattan Project to molten-salt reactors, TVA and ORNL are redefining what nuclear innovation looks like in the 21st century.
Creality Opens First Western Pop-Up Store in Los Angeles to Test U.S. Retail Strategy
Creality has opened a retail store in Los Angeles.
Bambu Lab P2S Cleared for U.S. Sales After Delay, Ending Weeks of Speculation
Bambu Lab’s P2S is finally out of US jail and can be ordered.
AMT Targets Production Efficiency with AI-Driven PostPro UP and SFX2
AMT announced two new post processing systems.
The New European Space Giant and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding explores how the merger of Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales could forge a new European space powerhouse — and why 3D printing is the technology holding it all together.
Maxon Finally Unveils Modern ZBrush Interface
Finally, after many years, ZBrush is ditching their incredibly confusing interface.
New Vortek Upgrade Pricing Reveals DIY Path to H2C Performance
Bambu Lab announced pricing and details for a Vortek upgrade to the H2D and H2S 3D printers.
New HP 600 HT Highlights Unusual Strategy Mirroring Earlier Stratasys Partnership
We’ve learned a bit of a surprise about HP’s new FFF 3D printer.
How Vanderbilt and Northeastern Are Redefining Innovation Through Satellite Campuses and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how Vanderbilt and Northeastern are turning their satellite campuses into innovation engines that fuse 3D printing, research, and regional economic growth.
Rumored Investment Could Position Bambu Lab as World’s Largest 3D Printer Manufacturer
There are rumors that Bambu Lab is about to receive a massive investment that might make them the biggest 3D printer company on the planet.
PostProcess Launches DEMI X 5000, a Large-Format Dual-Agitation Resin Cleaning System
PostProcess announced a rather interesting new resin cleaning system, the DEMI X 5000.
EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains
Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.
Design of the Week: WrapMate
This week’s selection is the WrapMate by MakerWorld contributor WarriorSoto.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 23, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
L-Codes for Additive Manufacturing: Recognizing 3D Printed Prosthetics and Orthotics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi decode how recent updates to L-codes now recognize additively manufactured prosthetics and orthotics, marking a pivotal step toward mainstream reimbursement and broader access to 3D…
A 3D Printer for the Holidays? Here’s What Buyers Should Know
For anyone considering a 3D printer as a holiday gift this year, it’s a great idea — but one that requires more thought than simply picking the fanciest box on the…
Major Corporate Move: DJI Makes Huge Investment in Elegoo
In what could be one of the biggest corporate moves in 3D printing this year, DJI has apparently invested in Elegoo.
HP Reenters FFF Market With 600 HT, a High-Temperature 3D Printer
Surprise! HP has introduced a filament 3D printer, the 600 HT.
INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO
The system delivers up to 4x faster print speeds and more than double Z-axis strength (exceeding 40 MPa).
Hands on with the PlateCycler
We had the opportunity to test the new PlateCycler accessory this week.
New Xact Metal Printers Target Micro-Resolution and Larger-Format Metal AM
Xact Metal announced not one, but two new metal 3D printers.
HP Launches Additive Manufacturing Network to Boost MJF Part Production
HP appears to be making a move to generate more 3D print activity on their equipment.
Closing the Skills Gap, Layer by Layer
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how GE Aerospace’s new US$30 million training initiative and the rise of additive manufacturing are reshaping America’s industrial workforce and redefining how the nation…
Prusa Research Confirms Eight Material INDX Upgrade for CORE One
Prusa Research yesterday announced details on their long-hinted move to Bondtech’s INDX system.
Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion
Stratasys is getting into metal 3D printing? An announcement from Stratasys last week said the company had invested in 3D printer manufacturer Tritone. Although it is a minority stake, it seems…
Lapis Sheet Lamination Process Delivers High-Resolution Metal 3D Printing Without Powder
I’m reading about an entirely new method of 3D printing metal that involves sheets.
Reinventing Orthopaedics: DePuy Synthes and the Additive Age of MedTech
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of DePuy Synthes sets the stage for a more agile, 3D printing–driven orthopaedics powerhouse ready to redefine surgical innovation.
Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System
As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.
E3D Unveils ObXiDian 500 Hot End With 500°C Rating and 5× Harder Coating
E3D announced what might be the most powerful hot end on the market: the ObXiDian 500.
Artec 3D Splits Artec Studio Into Pro and Lite Versions
Artec 3D announced some interesting changes to their popular 3D scanning software, effectively splitting it into two different products.
The Red, White and Blueprint: Patriot Investing and the Rise of 3D Printing in Defense and Space
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how patriotic investing fuels a transformation in the 3D printing industry—where companies aligned with national-interest sectors are not just beneficiaries of capital, but active…
Investigating Creality’s Black Friday Deals
It’s that time of year again, and there are quite a few Black Friday sales on for desktop 3D printers.
QIDI Max4 Redefines Affordable Professional 3D Printing with High-Performance Design
QIDI’s new Max4 is quite a powerful desktop 3D printer.
Lynxter Introduces NEST-GEL and NEST-POWDER for Complex Silicone 3D Prints
Lynxter announced a very interesting set of accessories for their silicone 3D printer.
Design of the Week: AMS PRIME
This week’s selection is the AMS PRIME by MakerWorld contributor Glue.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 16, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Small Reactors, Big Toolpaths: How DOE’s Fast-Track Pilot Puts Additive Manufacturing on Nuclear’s Critical Path
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how DOE’s fast-track test-reactor pilot converts policy into product by pushing designs toward factory replication, with additive manufacturing (AM) accelerating qualification, thermal…
Another Very Questionable 3D Print Market Report Emerges
A week later, I am again presented with an extremely suspicious 3D print market analyst report.
AON3D Boosts 3D Print Speeds by 54% with Physics-Based Optimization
AON3D has somehow sped up their print speeds by 54%.
Anycubic’s Photon P1, the First Dual-Vat Multicolor Desktop Resin 3D Printer
Anycubic is readying a new resin 3D printer, the Photon P1.
Design Theft Crisis in 3D Model Platforms Sparks Legal Battles
The frequency of unauthorized 3D model content is increasing and something has to be done.
Formlabs’ New Tough Resins Get Closer to True Manufacturing
Formlabs today introduced a new family of materials designed to rival the strength and resilience of traditional thermoplastics.
MIT Releases Open-Source Dual-Extruder Biotic Printer
MIT researchers unveiled an open-source dual-extruder syringe 3D printer aimed at reliable, multi-material printing of renewable biomaterial pastes.
Korea’s Big Shipyard Moves Into U.S. Navy Work — And the 3D-Printing Edge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how South Korea’s bold push into U.S. Navy shipyards is bringing advanced 3D printing technologies to the heart of American shipbuilding.
Elegoo Appears to End Multicolor Development for Original Centauri Carbon
Elegoo has apparently given up on multicolor desktop 3D printing, at least on their original Centauri Carbon system.
Bambu Lab H Series Now Compatible with 3DPrinterOS
3DPrinterOS announced support for Bambu Lab’s H Series.
Angstrom Group Expands Vertical Integration with Acquisition of Mantle
Another 3D printer company has undergone a corporate acquisition: Mantle was acquired by Angstrom Group.
From Algorithms to Action: SoftBank’s Physical AI Bet on ABB
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe connect SoftBank’s robotics deal to the rise of additive manufacturing and the next wave of AI-powered production.