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
It’s here: Bambu Lab announced the new H2S 3D printer today.
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?
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
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
It seems the market has spoken about toolchanging 3D printers.
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 have done a comprehensive study to understand and control the variability of the LPBF process.
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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s up with 3D-printed drone applications?
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.
From Files to Felonies: The Crackdown on 3D Printed Ghost Guns
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on how New York is combining court rulings, AI content filters, and forensic science to shut down 3D printed firearms. 3D printing has…
New Yumi C Series 3D Printers Offer Low-Cost Multicolor Printing with Reduced Waste
A new 3D printer has appeared on Kickstarter: the Yumi C series.
Spanish 3D Printer Maker BCN3D Rescued Through Acquisition by Quantum Investment Group
It seems that BCN3D has been rescued.
Farsoon and Stark Future 3D Print 1,000 Titanium Sabres in Large-Scale Project
Farsoon just completed a huge metal 3D printing project with an interesting twist.
MIT Researchers Develop 29% Cheaper Titanium Alloy for 3D Printing Applications
Researchers have developed a new titanium alloy and accompanying 3D print process that is quite a bit less expensive.
From Wet Labs to 3D Printing: NYU Langone Powers NYC’s Medical Renaissance
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito delve into how NYU Langone is reshaping New York City’s medical innovation landscape through cutting-edge research centers, 3D printing advancements, and programs empowering the next…
Snapmaker Launches U1: Affordable Toolchanger 3D Printer Aimed at Reducing Filament Waste
Today is the day Snapmaker’s U1 3D printer goes live on Kickstarter.
Prusa Research Expands Prusament Line with PP Glass Fiber Filament and Impact-Resistant Resin
Prusa Research launched two new materials last week, and they’re both quite interesting.
GRX-810: How NASA Designed a High-Performance Alloy for Faster, Stronger Metal 3D Printing
NASA developed a unique 3D printable metal alloy that has incredible performance.
Nickel Deals and 3D Dreams: Indonesia’s Strategy for Industrial Dominance
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito explore how Indonesia’s bold downstreaming policy and trade deal with the U.S. are accelerating its transformation into a global hub for nickel, copper, and 3D…
Is Open Hardware in 3D Printing Losing Ground to Commercial Systems?
Is Open Source Hardware really dying? I believe the answer is yes and no.
Release Date Still Unknown for Flashforge’s CJ270 Full-Color 3D Printer
Where is the Flashforge full-color 3D printer?
Kingroon Exits 3D Printer Manufacturing to Focus on Filament and Resin Production
Kingroon has formally exited the 3D printer business.
Design of the Week: Spray Paint Gun
This week’s selection is the Spray Paint Gun by MakerWorld contributor AverageBeardedGeek.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 17, 2024
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reactivating Palisades: How Holtec is Using 3D Printing to Rewrite Nuclear History
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito spotlight how Holtec International’s public offering and plans to restart a decommissioned nuclear plant are turbocharged by 3D printing and supported by valuable R&D tax…
Timeplast’s 3D Printable Soap, Fire, Plant Vitamin, and Light-Transmitting Filaments
Timeplast has some incredibly unusual 3D printer filaments, now including “soap”!
Researchers 3D Print Microstructures Inside Living Human Cells for the First Time
Researchers have 3D printed structures inside a living cell.
From Blue Water to Blueprints: The Coast Guard’s Tech Revolution Begins
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito tred uncharted waters on how the One Big Beautiful Bill is reshaping the Coast Guard with historic funding and cutting-edge 3D printing technology.
10 Creative and Practical Ways to Deal with 3D Printer Poop
What exactly do you do with all that 3D printer poop that’s accumulating in your workshop?
KAMIC Develops Rapid 3D Print Process for High-Strength Titanium Pressure Vessels
Researchers have been able to produce an extremely strong 3D-printed titanium pressure vessel.
Only Games and Shop3D.io Produce Over 1M 3D Printed Parts in Three Months
The acquisition of 3DC by MyMiniFactory is paying off.
Levi Strauss & Co.: How the Iconic American Company Continues to Flourish Almost 200 Years After its Inception
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito explain how Levi Strauss & Co. is beating tariff pressure with smart tech, sharp strategy, and a denim game stronger than ever.
FibreSeeker 3 Brings Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to the Personal Desktop Market
After several months of waiting, they’ve finally announced FibreSeeker, the first personal continuous carbon fibre 3D printer.
Bambu Lab Expands into Engineering Materials Market as Stratasys Lawsuit Continues
The announcement of the Bambu Lab H2D Pro might have something to do with the Stratasys lawsuit.
Mixing Moon Dust with PEEK Could Reduce Warping and Improve 3D Printed Part Strength
Researchers have been experimenting with mixing lunar regolith with PEEK for 3D printing.
The BIG, New, Beautiful Tax Bill and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the overlooked tax credits fueling innovation at the intersection of 3D printing and intelligent automation.
BambuStudio Now Integrates Helio Additive Simulation for Optimized 3D Print Quality
What could be the biggest news of the week just happened: BambuStudio now integrates with Helio Additive.
Clura Open-Source 3D Printer Enclosure Offers Modularity, Air Filtration, and Smart Features
Need an enclosure for your desktop 3D printer? Consider Clura.
SOLIDWORKS Partners Criticize Mandatory Revenue Share and Sales Disclosure Requirements
Some controversy is brewing over a recent decision by Dassault Systèmes.
Vanderbilt’s Budget Crunch: Cutting Costs, Not Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan show how VUMC is navigating layoffs by investing in smart labs, personalized medicine, and AI-driven diagnostics.
Bambu Lab Launches H2D Pro with Expanded Material Support
Surprise! Bambu Lab announced a new 3D printer today, the H2D Pro.
Gyroid Infill Strength Proven: Researchers Develop Formula for Density-Based Performance
The gyroid infill pattern turns out to be the best infill pattern of them all.
Researchers Use Metal 3D Printing to Develop Shelf-Stable Bacteria-Powered Battery
Researchers have used metal 3D printing to unlock a new method to create and store energy in a “bacteria battery”.