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From Parts to Power: Finland’s 3D Printing Revolution in Nuclear Energy

From Parts to Power: Finland’s 3D Printing Revolution in Nuclear Energy

Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito detail how Finland is leveraging 3D printed components to extend reactor lifespans and reduce operational risks.

Prusa Research Identifies Causes of Vertical Fine Artifacts and Offers Fixes

Prusa Research Identifies Causes of Vertical Fine Artifacts and Offers Fixes

Prusa Research published a very interesting analysis of vertical fine artifacts, and their solutions for them.

Customized 3D Printed Spinal Implants Could Become a New App for AM

Customized 3D Printed Spinal Implants Could Become a New App for AM

Neurosurgeons 3D printed a custom spinal implant for the first time.

Calibry 3D Scanners Continue Under Kazakhstan-Based Entity Amid Sanctions

Continuous Composites Secures Patent for CC3D 3D Printing

Continuous Composites Secures Patent for CC3D 3D Printing

I’ve just noticed a new patent awarded to Continuous Composites.

ETH Zurich Researchers Develop RAPTURE, a Multimaterial Metal 3D Printing Process

ETH Zurich Researchers Develop RAPTURE, a Multimaterial Metal 3D Printing Process

Researchers at ETH Zurich have designed a multimaterial powder 3D printer.

Pac Dent Acquires Ackuretta to Expand Into 3D Printing for Digital Dentistry

Pac Dent Acquires Ackuretta to Expand Into 3D Printing for Digital Dentistry

There’s been an acquisition. Ackuretta has been scooped up by Pac Dent.

Scan to Print: How Ametek’s US$920M Faro Deal Supercharges 3D Printing Growth

Scan to Print: How Ametek’s US$920M Faro Deal Supercharges 3D Printing Growth

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack how Ametek’s massive acquisition of FARO Technologies marks a turning point in scanning’s influence on 3D printing and industrial innovation.

Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 20 With Custom Workflows and Faster Processing

Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 20 With Custom Workflows and Faster Processing

Artec 3D launched a new version of their popular 3D scanning software, Artec Studio, now version 20.

New HP PA 11 Material Reduces Part Costs by Up to 40%

Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing

Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing

I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.

3D Printing Powers the Global Fighter Jet Revolution

3D Printing Powers the Global Fighter Jet Revolution

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore how 3D printing is accelerating innovation and unlocking valuable R&D Tax Credits across industries—from prototyping to next-gen fighter jet production.

Fully Automated Resin 3D Printing Demonstrates Path to Mass Manufacturing

New Attack Method Can Replicate Objects From 3D Printing Video Feed

Researchers 3D Print Functional Blood Vessels Using Custom Bioink

Researchers 3D Print Functional Blood Vessels Using Custom Bioink

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels, and that’s quite important.

Additive Manufacturing Sweeping Across Sweden: How the Country Plans to Become a Global Leader in Nuclear Power

Additive Manufacturing Sweeping Across Sweden: How the Country Plans to Become a Global Leader in Nuclear Power

Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito explore how 3D printing is breathing new life into Sweden’s nuclear power sector, making it faster, safer, and more resilient than ever.

Local Access to Spare Parts and Filament Gives Bambu Lab a Competitive Advantage

Local Access to Spare Parts and Filament Gives Bambu Lab a Competitive Advantage

I’ve realized there is another advantage held by Bambu Lab in the 3D printer market.

Iteration3D Launches Parametric Repository for On-Demand 3D Model Generation

Manufacturers Could Unlock Greater 3D Printing Adoption by Automating Post-Processing

Design of the Week: Shower Screen Towel Hook

Design of the Week: Shower Screen Towel Hook

This week’s selection is the Shower Screen Towel Hook by MakerWorld contributor dot.STL.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 31, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 31, 2025

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

Reindustrialize Summit: America’s Comeback Starts on the Factory Floor

Reindustrialize Summit: America’s Comeback Starts on the Factory Floor

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on Detroit’s gritty Reindustrialize Summit, where 3D printing, AI, and automation are powering a no-excuses revival of American manufacturing.

PCBWAY to Launch September Promotion with 36% Discount on TPU 3D Printing

PCBWAY to Launch September Promotion with 36% Discount on TPU 3D Printing

It looks like PCBWAY has found itself with a trainload of TPU material.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4

Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with operations.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2

Our look at the new BamOur look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with unboxing, assembly and calibration.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1

Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1

We’ve been secretly testing the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer for a while, and here are our findings.

From AMS to Vortek: Why Filament Swappers May Be Reaching the End of the Line

From AMS to Vortek: Why Filament Swappers May Be Reaching the End of the Line

Recent surprises from 3D printer manufacturers are tipping over established machine designs.

3DQue Solves AMS Spool Management for Bambu Lab Print Farms

3DQue Solves AMS Spool Management for Bambu Lab Print Farms

3DQue just solved a growing issue on large 3D print farms.

PHA ECO GOODS Provides Affordable Biodegradable PHA Filament

Reactor Renaissance: France Blends Nuclear Expertise with 3D Printing Innovation

Reactor Renaissance: France Blends Nuclear Expertise with 3D Printing Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight how France’s world-leading nuclear sector is harnessing 3D printing to modernize aging infrastructure, accelerate reactor development, and drive global energy innovation.

Bambu Lab Suddenly Unveils Vortek, an Induction Extrusion System with No Purge Waste

Bambu Lab Suddenly Unveils Vortek, an Induction Extrusion System with No Purge Waste

Surprise! Bambu Lab suddenly announced an entirely new extrusion system, Vortek, that does not poop!

Nike Air Max 1000 by Zellerfeld Proves Market Demand for Fully 3D Printed Shoes

Nike Air Max 1000 by Zellerfeld Proves Market Demand for Fully 3D Printed Shoes

Zellerfeld’s new Nike shoe has sold out, and that tells us something about the future of 3D-printed footwear.

Is “Fire Rated” Becoming a New Marketing Angle for 3DCP?

Is “Fire Rated” Becoming a New Marketing Angle for 3DCP?

I’ve noticed something interesting appearing in some stories and promotions for 3DCP applications.

The U.S.–Philippines Agreement: Tariffs, Nuclear Energy, and the Role of 3D Printing

The U.S.–Philippines Agreement: Tariffs, Nuclear Energy, and the Role of 3D Printing

In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine the evolving U.S.–Philippines partnership, focusing on the 2025 trade-tariff agreement, expanding nuclear energy collaboration, and the growing role of additive manufacturing in…

Bambu Lab Introduces Single-Nozzle H2S Combo with Large Build Volume and Advanced Features

Velcro-Inspired 3D Printing Innovation Could Transform Reusable and Modular Construction

Velcro-Inspired 3D Printing Innovation Could Transform Reusable and Modular Construction

Researchers at TU Graz have developed a 3D printable “hook and loop” fastener for building components.

What is Anzu Partners and Why are they Buying 3D Printer Companies?

What is Anzu Partners and Why are they Buying 3D Printer Companies?

You might have heard of Anzu Partners recently, but who are they?

Swimply’s Second Wave: Why Faith-Based Privacy Sparked the Birth of Shvimply

Swimply’s Second Wave: Why Faith-Based Privacy Sparked the Birth of Shvimply

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe take a deep dive into how Bunim Laskin's Swimply revolutionized backyard pool rentals—and why Shvimply was built to serve faith-based communities with strict privacy needs.

Market Endorses Affordable Toolchangers with Snapmaker’s U1’s Record-Breaking 3D Printer Launch

Creality Releases K2 Pro Combo 3D Printer with Multicolor CFS System

Creality Releases K2 Pro Combo 3D Printer with Multicolor CFS System

Creality finally released the K2 Pro 3D printer, something we’ve anticipated for a while.

Researchers Build Database of 1.2M Correlations to Improve LPBF Repeatability

Researchers Build Database of 1.2M Correlations to Improve LPBF Repeatability

Researchers have done a comprehensive study to understand and control the variability of the LPBF process.

Design of the Week: Life Sized Hulk

Design of the Week: Life Sized Hulk

This week’s selection is the life-size Hulk 3D print by Reddit contributor seagullsattack.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 24, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 24, 2025

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

How The Rodon Group Is Reinventing U.S. Manufacturing with 3D Printing and Robots

How The Rodon Group Is Reinventing U.S. Manufacturing with 3D Printing and Robots

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how The Rodon Group is using 3D printing, robotics, and automation to lead a new era of American manufacturing.

Upcoming OrcaSlicer Release Introduces Flow Calibration by Touch and Much More

Upcoming OrcaSlicer Release Introduces Flow Calibration by Touch and Much More

It’s not yet official, but the upcoming release of OrcaSlicer has some very interesting new features.

Strecs: Free Tool Generates Variable Infill for Stronger, Lighter 3D Prints

Strecs: Free Tool Generates Variable Infill for Stronger, Lighter 3D Prints

There’s a new — and free — tool to automatically generate variable infill for FFF 3D print jobs.

Creality Seeks Hong Kong Exchange Debut, Velo3D Relaunches on NASDAQ

Creality Seeks Hong Kong Exchange Debut, Velo3D Relaunches on NASDAQ

Two 3D printer manufacturers are going public for trading on two stock exchanges.

Why Drones Are Emerging as a Key Application for 3D Printing Technology

Mintion Heat Insert Press Kit Simplifies Embedding Metal Components in 3D Prints

Mintion Heat Insert Press Kit Simplifies Embedding Metal Components in 3D Prints

Mintion has developed a unique 3D printer accessory that I haven’t seen before.