Lumina Studio Uses Camera Calibration for Multicolor FFF 3D Printing
Lumina Studio provides an easy way to achieve accurate, full multicolor 3D prints.
Rocket Lab: An Emerging Leader in Aerospace
Charles G. Goulding explores how Rocket Lab has emerged as one of the few commercial space companies to successfully scale from innovative rocket development to a diversified aerospace manufacturing powerhouse.
Soy Hull Fiber PLA Filament Faces FFF Test
A new research paper examines whether soy hull fiber and PLA filament is workable for FFF 3D printing.
Eleven Problems With Volumetric 3D Printing
There’s been much talk about the incredible speed of volumetric 3D printing, but there are a number of issues with the approach.
Nano Dimension Cancels Shareholder Meeting as Four Directors and CEO Exit
Another week, another major development at Nano Dimension, which throws everything said previously upside down.
3D-Fuel Introduces FarmFuel, A Brilliant Packaging Solution
3D-Fuel has just announced FarmFuel, an incredibly innovative filament packaging system.
Building With Fans: The Participation Economy and the Future of Intellectual Property
Charles G. Goulding reveals why the next wave of innovation may come not from corporate studios, but from fan creators whose ideas are expanding fictional worlds in unexpected ways.
Firewall3D Watches Printer Hardware for Firmware Tampering
A proposed hardware firewall could independently catch a 3D printer behaving differently from its GCODE.
Prusa INDX Nozzle Specifications Questioned After Bondtech Material Disclosure
Controversy erupted over Prusa Research’s latest technology: INDX.
2K Buddy Automates Two-Part Resin Mixing for Cleaner 3D Print Finishing
A very handy 3D print accessory is coming to Kickstarter: 2K Buddy.
US Navy Tests Distributed 3D Printing Network for Spare Parts
The US Navy is testing a new way to 3D print spare parts.
Design of the Week: OOMWOO Open Source Robot Vacuum
This week’s selection is the OOMWOO Open Source Robot Vacuum by Makers Pet .
New Digital Twin Predicts LPBF Defects In Real Time
A new digital twin for metal AM can perform real-time defect prediction in Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 19, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
How Universities Are Engineering Human Heat Resilience
Charles G. Goulding analyzes how university breakthroughs in human heat resilience open lucrative new pathways for manufacturing and engineering firms to claim the Section 41 R&D Tax Credit.
Which 3D Printer Companies Lobby the US Government?
Our story earlier this week about Stratasys’ government lobbying efforts got me thinking.
Entry-Level 3D Printer Sales Surge as Industry Revenue Climbs 32%
There’s a new 3D print industry report from CONTEXT, which now shows entry-level 3D printers as the biggest market segment.
Patent Proposes Self Retracting FFF Nozzle Guard
A newly published Chinese patent proposes an unusually elaborate way to protect an FFF 3D printer nozzle when the machine is idle.
MarineLab3D Provides On-Demand Parametric 3D Models to Boat Owners
There’s a new 3D model repository: MarineLab3D.
Metal 3D Printed Hulls Face Implosion Tests
Researchers have put metal 3D printed pressure cylinders through a rather unforgiving test.
Retracting Sensor Patent Targets Cleaner Filament Monitoring
A newly granted Chinese utility model patent proposes a self-cleaning, retractable filament sensor for FFF 3D printers.
CRP Group Launches UniqTrust Digital Authentication System for 3D Printed Parts
CRP Group has introduced CRP UniqTrust protocol, a method to identify 3D printed parts.
Tougher Elastomers On The Way
Researchers have found a way to make flexible 3D material far more durable.
Make It Like Beckham: From World Cup Stardom to the Next Generation of 3D Printed Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Beckham's global brand, the explosive growth of soccer in North America, and advances in 3D printing are converging to create new opportunities…
PA12 Tire Rubber Composites Get SLS Stress Test
Researchers have tested PA12 and ground tire rubber composites for Selective Laser Sintering.
Chinese Patent Proposes Unusual Magnetic FFF Platform
A newly granted Chinese utility patent describes an unusual FFF 3D printer arrangement combining a magnetically driven platform, a rotating work area and a vertically actuated extrusion head.
The Funbox, a Kid-Focused Desktop 3D Printer
Hong Kong-based Ugee announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer specifically designed for kids: the Funbox.
Adidas’ New BB.01 Raises Questions About Its Long-Term 3D-Printed Footwear Strategy
Adidas has just released yet another 3D-printed shoe design, but are they going about this in the wrong way?
How Women Shaped the Evolution of Soccer, and How 3D Printing Could Shape Its Future
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo examine how women transformed soccer and why athlete-informed 3D printing could help create more personalized footwear and protective equipment for the women’s game.
AM Texture Control Moves Toward Programmable Materials
A new review proposes that crystallographic texture is becoming a design variable in metal additive manufacturing.
Vibe Coding Is Coming to 3D Printing
Vibe coding is now hitting the 3D print world.
INSTATIQ Patents Method for Difficult Concrete Printing
INSTATIQ has patented a construction 3D printing system designed to place concrete directly against existing walls and other awkward building features.
Stratasys Discloses US$70K in Federal Lobbying for Defense and STEM Funding
Stratasys just disclosed US$70K in US federal government lobbying expenses. What might that mean?
Inside Parker’s CIRCOR Aerospace Deal and Its 3D Printing Potential
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe analyze the strategic fit between Parker and CIRCOR Aerospace, highlighting how advanced 3D printing technologies could drive innovation, efficiency, and valuable R&D tax incentives.
PVDF MEX Study Shows Big Porosity Gains
A Greek led research team has found a practical way to improve 3D printed PVDF parts.
Hands On With Even More PollyFab 3D Printed Shoes
We’ve been testing a whole bunch of 3D printed shoes from PollyFab.
World’s Largest Concrete 3D Print Nears Completion
A bit of a milestone in 3DCP: the world’s largest 3D printed structure is about to be completed.
Nano Dimension Shareholders to Vote on Board Changes Amid Biotech Merger Dispute
The fun at Nano Dimension has not ended!
Design of the Week: NX2 Long Range Flying Wing
This week’s selection is the NX2 Long Range Flying Wing by YouTuber Neuroautics.
Blockchain Monitors Resin Printer VOC Emissions
Researchers connected blockchain verified IoT monitoring to resin 3D printing safety data.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 12, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Coherent Photonics LLC and the Expanding World of Photonics
Charles G. Goulding highlights how pioneering advancements in photonics manufacturing can be enhanced with 3D printing and qualify for substantial R&D tax incentives.
Is Desktop Resin 3D Printing Too Risky for Casual Users?
Is it time to exit desktop resin 3D printing?
MakerWorld Removes Over 1,000 Models in Crackdown on Inappropriate Content
Bambu Lab is cleaning up MakerWorld.
Kentstrapper Unveils Mille Large-Format FFF 3D Printer with 1-Cubic-Metre Build Volume
Kentstrapper announced a massive new FFF system, the Mille.
Patent Proposes New Method to Reduce CoreXY Ringing
A new Chinese patent application suggests a more sophisticated way to stop ringing on high speed CoreXY 3D printers.
Laser AM Advances Shape Memory Alloys For 4D Printing
A new research paper maps how laser additive manufacturing is bringing shape memory alloys closer to practical 4D printing.
Hands on with the Sunlu AMS Lite Heater
We were able to test SUNLU’s new Bambu Lab A1 accessory: the AMS Lite Heater.
Manuven Launches AI-Powered Qualification Platform to Streamline AM Production
Manuven is a new organization offering “qualification as a service”.
Crawling 3D Printer Patent Targets Large FFF Parts
A Chinese patent application describes a crawling FFF 3D printer that can print beyond a fixed build volume.
