3D Printing Blog

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Norway’s $13.5 billion frigate purchase from BAE Systems underscores the nation’s central role in NATO’s maritime defense while highlighting how 3D printing is…

The desktop 3D print world seems to be converging on two technology approaches. Which will win?

IT3D Group produces a flexible line of industrial FFF and FGF 3D printers.

Stratasys released its fourth annual ESG report.

Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi explore how unprecedented U.S. government equity deals—from semiconductors to rare earths—are reshaping industry partnerships and creating ripple effects across the 3D printing sector.

I’ve been thinking about recent developments in AI technology and how they might dramatically change how we make parts.

So how has the Snapmaker campaign been going?

I’m a bit astonished at the number of Bambu Lab accessories currently sold by BIQU.

This week’s selection is the Octopus Table Lamp by MakerWorld contributor A_ilterish.

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how newly imposed 15–20 percent tariffs are reshaping global manufacturing strategies and why 3D printing is uniquely positioned to help companies reduce costs, reshore…

Formlabs announced a new 3D print service, Form Now.

A massive 3D-printed sculpture is to be placed underwater in Florida.

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print recyclable PCBs.

Researchers have found a way to recycle mixed polymers, or at least some of them.

Researchers have developed a low-cost, 3D printable humanoid robot design.

Researchers have developed an antimicrobial 3D printer filament using peanut shells.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the seismic shifts in U.S.–Japan trade—from Warren Buffett’s renewed love affair with Japan’s “sogo shosha,” to Nippon Steel’s headline-grabbing U.S. Steel takeover, Honda’s AM…

Could you start a brand-new desktop 3D printer company today?

Andrew Sink has developed a curious utility called “Inflate3D”.

Researchers have developed a method of predicting the engineering properties of mixed resins.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Caterpillar’s US$1.5 billion tariff exposure is accelerating its 3D printing strategy to localize production, cut costs, and safeguard supply-chain resilience.

It looks like Desktop Metal has arisen.

It appears the major area for metal 3D printing applications could become military. For a long while the major (and most profitable) areas were aerospace, healthcare and dental. The latter two…

Researchers have developed an ingenious method of targeted drug delivery using 3D printing.

In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore Baker Hughes’ US$13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, analyzing its impact on energy infrastructure, clean technology, thermal and cryogenic systems, and digital…

We’ve heard a lot about “enshittification”, but why hasn’t it happened in 3D printing?

Things seem to be changing with generated 3D models on public download sites.

Trends in 3D printer filament colours seem to be shifting.

This week’s selection is the Pythagoras Cup by MakerWorld contributor B.Doom 3D DN.

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…

Charles R. Goulding spotlight’s COBOD’s record-breaking 3D construction printers and their landmark Qatar schools project, showing how innovation at scale is rewriting the future of sustainable building.

The PCBWay TPU promotion continues.

Researchers have developed the first vitrimer resin for consumer-grade 3D printing.

MIT researchers have developed a new system called “SustainaPrint” that increases the use of sustainable materials.

Which 3D model site is the biggest? We used a different method to measure them.

Want to save 3D print material? SliceDog can do that.

Prusa Research published a new video advert, and it’s very different from their usual style.

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore how the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, powered by Wabtec’s additive manufacturing and digital rail innovations, is reshaping America’s logistics backbone.

Where are we at with tool-changing 3D printers?

UltiMaker finally introduced the secure version of their flagship 3D printer.

Researchers have developed a new type of tactile sensor using additive manufacturing.

Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito highlight how L.A.B. Golf’s groundbreaking 3D-printed putters, backed by L Catterton and luxury titan LVMH, are redefining performance, customization, and innovation in the golf industry.

We’ve heard a lot about “enshittification”, but why hasn’t it happened in 3D printing?

There’s a new software option to enable 3D printing of very large objects.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a new aluminium alloy for additive manufacturing.

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print true volumetric color objects.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how Sandvik is turning gold surges, U.S. acquisitions, and Swedish tech roots into a blueprint for industrial reinvention.

Everyone’s excited about waste-free 3D printing, but there’s another advantage that’s even better.

I saw yet another new technique for 3D printing objects.