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.
Solid Knitting Breakthrough: Cornell Team Builds Machine for 3D Knitted Objects
A new 3D printing concept has been developed — or is it just knitting?
Drywise 1.5 Introduces Smart Software Integration and Hardware Improvements
Thought3D has released an upgraded Drywise system.
3DCP Home Costs Emerge: VeroTouch Project Suggests 3D Printed Houses Still Above Market Rates
We’ve heard of 3D printed homes, but what exactly do they cost? Now there’s some hints of real 3DCP home price levels.
Nobel Prize for Innovation, AI, and 3D Printing: Fueling the Next Wave of Economic Growth
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine how Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt link innovation, AI, and creative destruction to the next great wave of economic growth.
PERFI’s Lumin 3D Printer Builds Objects in Minutes
A Danish company offers a high speed volumetric 3D printer.
Valcun’s REMUS Enables Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing
Valcun took an interesting step into a new market with their new REMUS toolhead.
XJet Launches Carmel Pro, a Compact and Affordable NPJ 3D Printer for Metals and Ceramics
XJet announced a new, compact 3D printer using their NPJ technology.
Design of the Week: Bambu Diaper
This week’s selection is the Bambu Diaper by MakerWorld contributor HackMan.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 3, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Craft to Code: How Ottobock Industrialized Personalization
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Ottobock’s digital scan-to-print ecosystem is redefining prosthetic care from artisanal to algorithmic precision.
Flawed FDM Market Report Misidentifies Key 3D Printing Players, Undermining Credibility
I’m looking at what seems to be a marketing analysis for the FDM market, but there are problems.
Trumpf’s Former Additive Manufacturing Division Rebrands as ATLIX
A change to a brand, but could the equipment change, too?
New MetalFab 420K from Additive Industries Enhances Speed, Power, and Precision
Additive Industries launched a new metal 3D printer, the MetalFab 420K.
Caracol AM Unveils THE CAB, a 3D Printed RV Made From Recycled Polymer
On display at Formnext, the latest project demonstrates faster production, reduced waste, and modular design for sustainable mobile living.
Anycubic Launches Kobra S1 Max Combo with Larger Build Volume and Enhanced Material Capabilities
Anycubic revealed their latest desktop 3D printer: the Kobra S1 Max Combo.
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM 3D Print Giant Rocket Injector
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM Solutions have 3D printed a huge and complex rocket engine component.
Authentise Expands Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem with New Integrations from Digifabster, Paperless Parts, and 3D Spark
Authentise continues to be busy expanding their growing ecosystem.
Beyond the Beaker: Corning’s AI Success and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine Corning’s success with the AI boom due to its fiber optic research and development, all while setting a place for 3D printing to hedge any…
Thoughts on Prusa Research’s OpenPrintTag Ending Proprietary Filament Lock-Ins
Late last week Prusa Research announced something that could be the most important development in desktop 3D printing in 2025.
Agricultural Waste Fibers Improve Sustainability in 3D Concrete Printing
A new study explores how agricultural waste fibers can strengthen and stabilize 3D printed concrete while cutting the environmental cost of construction materials.
Do You Need a Resin Vacuum?
Is it the month for crazy 3D printing gadgets?
Tariff Shock in Pasta: Can 3D Printing Keep Italian Brands on American Tables?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how a pinch of 3D printing might be the secret ingredient Italy’s pasta makers need to beat America’s 107% tariff bite.
Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 Delivers Inexpensive PEEK-Class 3D Printing
Vision Miner officially introduced the 22 IDEX V4, the newest iteration of its independent dual-extrusion 3D printer.
CASTOR Shuts Down After Eight Years of Guiding Companies into Additive Manufacturing
It seems that CASTOR is no more.
Prusa Research Partners with Filament 2 on Silicone 3D Printing, But Who Will Buy It?
Prusa Research announced a new silicone 3D printing feature, but I wonder whether it will catch on.
Reinventing Nuclear: How TNC and Nucor Are Laying the Groundwork for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight how TNC’s AI-driven Nuclear Operating System and Nucor’s certified steel supply could finally bring 3D printing to scale in nuclear energy.
Elegoo Confirms Centauri Carbon 2 Launch with Built-In Multicolor System
Elegoo has officially mentioned the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer, suggesting a release soon.
FCC Crackdown on China-Based Certification Labs Could Cause Delays for 3D Printers and Other Electronics
There’s another possible reason for 3D printer sales delays in the US.
Another Instant Bambu Lab Accessory from BIQU: The Panda Stack
You have to hand it to BIQU.
Design of the Week: X Bench
This week’s selection is the X Bench by The New Raw.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 2, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
SALEHE: I Make Shoes — A Design Journey Powered by Creativity and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides commentary on the 3D printing relevance of Salehe Bembury’s new book, “I Make Shoes.”
Prusa Launches Larger CORE One L 3D Printer
Prusa Research suddenly announced the CORE One L 3D printer.
Polymaker Launches PET-GF15 with Exceptional Layer Adhesion
Polymaker has made an interesting addition to their Fiberon line.
Project Diamanti: 3D Printed Concrete Bridge in Venice Showcases Energy- and Emission-Reducing Design
Researchers have developed what some call a “sustainable” 3D printable construction technique.
Flashforge Patent Reveals Waste Free Toolchanger 3D Printing Concept
It appears that Flashforge is getting into the toolchanger game.
Josef Průša Awarded Czech Medal of Merit for Advancing 3D Printing and Entrepreneurship
Josef Průša has been awarded the Czech Medal of Merit.
Tunable 3D Printed Structures Could Revolutionize Crash Protection
A new 3D print application has been developed by researchers: crash protection.
From Tariffs to Customization: Why 3D Printing Matters for Kitchen Cabinets
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe unpack the role 3D printing can play in light of recent tariffs and consumer trends related to kitchen cabinets.
New Patent Enables Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforcement in Resin 3D Printing for Ultra-Strong Parts
Researchers have developed a process to embed continuous carbon fiber into resin 3D prints.
Filament Cooler” Kickstarter Promises to Chill 3D Printing Filament After Drying — But Why?
Cooling your filament? What’s that all about?
DyeMansion Acquires ASM to Expand Its Vapor Smoothing Portfolio
Dyemansion has made an acquisition.
Beyond the MAX: Rolls-Royce, Additive Manufacturing, and Boeing’s Next Narrowbody
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi peel back the curtain on Boeing’s unannounced 737 MAX successor—and how Rolls-Royce’s additive manufacturing muscle may quietly define its engine.