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.
Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System
Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.
Wohlers Associates Releases Free Q3 2025 Additive Manufacturing Report Highlighting Key Industry Trends
The Wohlers Quarterly AM report is now available.
Boston Micro Fabrication Secures Patent for Dual-Resolution Micro 3D Printing Technology
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) announced they’ve received an important patent.
Divergent Creates Domestic Supply Chain for Manufacturing its Own Printers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti spotlight Divergent’s success and recent focus in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Mango3D Expands Beyond Slicing with Lychee Gen, an AI-Powered 3D Model Creation Platform
Mango3D announced a new service: Lychee Gen.
Australian Police Seize 281 3D Printed Firearms in Nationwide Crackdown
A police operation in Australia has cracked down on 3D printed weapons.
FibreSeek Reveals $2,399 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Price
Fibreseeker has revealed more details about their price-breaking continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Fruit Fly Trap
This week’s selection is the Fruit Fly Trap by Printables contributor klworx.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 26, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. Publicly traded companies are required to post their financial reports, as well…
Deere & Company: From 19th-Century Plows to 21st-Century Additive Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe delve into how John Deere is leveraging additive manufacturing and R&D tax incentives to stay ahead amid tariffs, supply chain strains, and global competition.
Why Hasn’t Bambu Lab Entered the Resin 3D Printing Market?
Why hasn’t Bambu Lab announced a resin 3D printer?
Researchers 3D Print Multiple Material Properties from a Single Resin Using Heat and Light Control
Researchers have developed a method to print different materials using a single 3D printable resin.
ExOne and voxeljet Merge, Unifying the Global Sand 3D Printing Market
The two companies producing sand 3D printers are now unified.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with print results.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three…
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer this week.