Luxury at Sea: 3D Printing for Yachts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi test the waters on how 3D printing is transforming luxury yacht building—from hull molds to bespoke interiors—pushing the boundaries of customization at sea.
Elegoo Quietly Launches Centauri Carbon 2 in China, Adding Multicolor Printing
Elegoo announced the Centauri Carbon 2 — on their China site.
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2: Faster, Smarter, and Capable of Eight-Color 3D Printing
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2 desktop FFF 3D printer looks like a reasonable upgrade over the Kobra 3.
Maker Experiments with Manually Resuming a Failed 3D Print — and Reveals Future Potential for Smart Recovery
Have you ever wanted to somehow recover a 3D print job that failed in mid-print? Someone tried to do this.
RVs Explore the Great Outdoors with Help from 3D Printing
In this article, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take us on a road trip exploring how 3D printers have been helping to shape the RV industry.
US Tariff Laws Leave Few Options for Duty-Free 3D Printer Imports — Except in Rare Cases
Is it possible to avoid US tariffs when importing a 3D printer?
Researchers Develop Ultrafast 3D Printing Process Enabling Same-Day Chairside Dental Crowns
Researchers have developed a way to enable chairside dental crowns.
Cemforge Uses Physics-Based AI to Design Custom Concrete Mixes for 3DCP Applications
A new startup company hopes to assist 3DCP companies by generating concrete formulations.
America’s Largest Shipbuilder Rethinks the Yard: How HII and 23 Partners Are Reinventing Naval Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi set sail through the US Navy’s most ambitious shipbuilding program in decades, which involves Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and 23 shipbuilders.
Bambu Lab’s P2S Launch Confirms New Era of Lower Pricing for Advanced 3D Printers
The 3D printer price reset seems to be complete.
U.S. Commerce Department Survey Raises Questions About Future Restrictions on Imported 3D Printers
A US Department of Commerce survey suggests there could be troubles for non-US 3D printers in the future.
MIT Develops 3D Printable Aluminum Alloy Stable at Temperatures Up to 400C
MIT researchers developed what might be a revolutionary 3D printable aluminum alloy, and they did so with a very interesting approach.
Design of the Week: SpoolSense
This week’s selection is SpoolSense by MakerWorld contributor Peter Lancz.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 19, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Vietnam Outruns China in Sneaker Production Amid 3D Printing Advances
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor showcase how Vietnam has overtaken China as the world’s sneaker hub, driven by resilient industrial clusters and the rise of 3D printing innovation.
Ameralabs Launches FLX-300 Resin That Retains Flexibility
Ameralabs announced a new 3D printer resin with an unusual property.
3D Printed Prosthetics Approved for Reimbursement, Enabling to Major Market Growth
A quiet announcement might provide a huge increase in the use of 3D printing.
Only a Few 3D Printers Still Support 2.85mm Filament
Which 3D printers still use the 2.85mm filament standard?
MIT Researchers Develop Generative CAD System Optimized for 3D Printing Constraints
Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing.
Security in 3D Printing Clouds: Who Can Legally Access Your Data?
I’ve been thinking about 3D print cloud security.
FBR’s Hadrian Robot Blurs the Line Between 3D Printing and Automated Bricklaying
I’m reading about an unusual robotic construction system and comparing it to 3D printing.
EU Medical Device Tariffs and 3D Printing: A New Strategic Imperative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. tariffs on EU medical devices could raise patient costs—but also open the door for America’s 3D printing expertise to lead the…
Signs of Renewed Investment Emerge in the 3D Printing Industry
There’s been much written about the sorry state of investment in the 3D print industry lately.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Sharp Declines in Industrial and Midrange 3D Printer Sales
A report from CONTEXT shows troubles for several segments in the 3D print industry.
OpenVCAD, an Open-Source Tool for Voxel-Based 3D Design
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed “OpenVCAD”.
Archer Aviation’s Defense Pivot Is a Manufacturing Pivot Powered by 3D Printing
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding assess Archer Aviation’s push into defense, driven by the Overair IP acquisition and its Anduril and AFWERX programs, showing how additive manufacturing and…
Bambu Lab Officially Launches P2S 3D Printer With AI Detection, Servo Extruder, and Adaptive Cooling
As expected, Bambu Lab announced the P2S desktop 3D printer.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Appears on TaoBao Amid Confusion Over Multicolor Printing Plans
There’s something strange going on at Elegoo.
Manufacturers Can Enter Additive Manufacturing Through CNC-3D Printing Hybrid Systems
There’s a possibly easier path for manufacturers to enter the world of 3D printing.
SLB and the Future of Energy: Digital Platforms, AI Innovation, and Industrial 3D Printing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how SLB is reshaping the energy sector through digital platforms, AI-driven operations, and industrial 3D printing, positioning additive manufacturing as a mission-critical enabler in one…
Researchers Develop Method to “Program” Voxel Stiffness in Resin 3D Printing
Researchers have found a way to “program” voxels in resin 3D printing.
Smart Plant Foundations’ Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Seedling Growth
A new application for 3D printing has been developed for smart farming.
EPFL Researchers Develop “Hydrogel Infusion” Method for 3D Printing Dense Metals and Ceramics
Researchers at EPFL have discovered an entirely new method of 3D printing metals and ceramics.
Design of the Week: Stackable Filament Dry Box
This week’s selection is the Stackable Filament Dry Box by MakerWorld contributor Troepster.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 12, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reardon Metal, Reimagined: MIT’s 3D Printed Aluminum Hits Five-Fold Strength
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi lead the charge into a new age of metals by reporting on how MIT engineers are leveraging machine learning and 3D printing to transform ordinary…
Bambu Lab Takes Transparency Leap With Trust Center, But Will It Ease Western Concerns?
Bambu Lab launched “Trust Center”, but will it work?
Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print…
Czech Team Attempts 800km Journey From Prague to Hamburg in Fully 3D-Printed Kayak
A team is today attempting to paddle a fully 3D printed kayak from Prague to Hamburg.
3D Systems Introduces MJP 300W Plus for Jewelry Production
The combination of exceptional resolution and dissolvable, meltable supports enables precise surface quality.
Bambu Lab Confirms October 14 Launch Date for Upcoming P2S 3D Printer
Bambu Lab just set a date of October 14th to announce the new P2S.
3D-Fuel Lowers Filament Prices After Expanding Production Capacity
3D-Fuel has found a way to reduce their filament pricing.
Modix Expands Into FGF With Launch of MAMA-1700 and Plans for Larger Systems Ahead
News this week from Modix: they’re now shipping their massive MAMA-1700 3D printer.
How Oil & Gas Skills and 3D Printing Are Accelerating Geothermal Power
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how oil-and-gas skills and supply chains accelerate next-gen geothermal, explain that the “Big Beautiful Bill” preserves key tax credits, and spotlight additive…
Integrated Design-to-Production Services Simplify Part Manufacturing
Making a production part is vastly different than making one for one-off use.
Prusa Reduces MK4S 3D Printer Price Amid Market Shift to CoreXY Systems
Prusa Research announced a “permanent” price decrease for their popular MK4S desktop FFF 3D printer.
Researchers Develop New Sol-Gel 3D Printing Process for Pure Glass Fabrication
Researchers have developed an entirely new way to 3D print pure glass.
Potential Furniture Tariffs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the winners, losers, and consumer costs of the administration’s latest trade move.
Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers
The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption.
Service Transforms Property Photos and Blueprints Into Detailed 3D-Printed Models
I’m always on the lookout for new 3D print applications, and I think I found a new one: custom homes.
