New 3D Printing Workflow Enables Non-Profits to Create Custom Gratitude Items
There’s a new and interesting 3D print application deployed by Recognize Good.
New Energy-Efficient Building Wall Technologies Are 3D Printed
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito showcase how groundbreaking 3D printing technologies like ORNL’s SkyBAAM and EMPOWER wall are redefining building energy efficiency and reshaping the future of sustainable construction.
Why Bambu Lab Introduced Crowdfunding on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab’s new crowdfunding feature offers a lot of potential for makers, but why introduce it?
WASP Unveils Shamballa, an Eight-Hectare Site for Eco-Sustainable 3D Printed Construction
WASP announced a new project called “Shamballa”.
While Larger Players Struggle, Others DemonstratesSustainable Growth in 3D Printing Market
The news is not all bad in the corporate world of 3D printing.
From Hanoi to Hard Hats: How the U.S.–Vietnam Trade Deal Supercharges 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi continue to monitor how trade developments like the U.S.-Vietnam agreement shape the future of additive manufacturing, global logistics, and business innovation.
Specialized Filaments Emerge for 3D Printing Airless Basketballs
There are now 3D printer filaments designed for specific applications.
i.materialise to Cease Orders by October 31 as Materialise Consolidates 3D Print Services
Materialise seems to be shutting down i.materialise.
3MF Format Achieves ISO Standard Status, Paving Way for Broader 3D Printing Adoption
There’s been a bit of a milestone achieved this past week: 3MF has been declared an official ISO standard.
Design of the Week: Ozzy Bust
This week’s selection is the Ozzy Bust by MakerWorld contributor _JkJk_.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 3, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Why North Carolina Is the New Powerhouse of Aerospace Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how North Carolina’s booming aerospace sector—powered by giants like GE, Lockheed Martin, and Pratt & Whitney—is using 3D printing to reshape defense, design, and…
MakerWorld Has Two Versions—And They Don’t Share the Same 3D Models
Did you know there’s an alternate universe version of MakerWorld?
Why 3D Print Waste Remains Unrecyclable
There are multiple difficult barriers to effective 3D print recycling.
U.S.–Korea Trade Deal: A Game-Changer for 3D Printing in the Korean Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi study how the newly signed U.S.–Korea trade treaty unlocks major opportunities for Korean manufacturers like Hyundai, Hanwha, and Samsung to bypass import tariffs by leveraging…
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 4
Our test of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality…
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with print results. This is part three of a four-part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality…
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 2
Our review of the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four-part series, please read parts one, three…
Hands on with the Creality Hi 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the new Creality Hi Combo multicolor 3D printer. This is part one of a four-part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality Hi Combo Background Shenzhen Creality…
The Additive Edge: Howmet’s Role in Reinventing Aerospace Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how Howmet Aerospace is using additive manufacturing and strategic innovation to cement its dominance in the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering.
Snapmaker U1 Launches at $679, Bringing Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printing to Hobbyists
After only a couple of weeks, Snapmaker has set the pricing for their low-cost toolchanging 3D printer, the U1.
New DIY Method Combines TPU and Aluminum Wire for Flexible, Poseable 3D Prints
A very interesting 3D printing technique using aluminum wire can be used by any 3D printer operator.
Could LAHB Be the Future of Sustainable 3D Print Filament?
Researchers have investigated the biodegradability of LAHB, a material that has properties of PLA and PHB.
Walmart, Warfare, and Weather: Inside AgEagle’s Multifaceted Drone Strategy
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe examine how AgEagle, under the seasoned leadership of Bill Irby, is driving regulatory change, global drone adoption, and BVLOS readiness in the race for commercial…
Nano Dimension Confirms Desktop Metal Bankruptcy, Ending Struggling 3D Printing Venture
Nano Dimension announced its subsidiary, Desktop Metal, has filed for bankruptcy under chapter 11 of the US bankruptcy code.
Researchers Identify Optimal 3D-Printed Dome Design for Lunar Crater Habitats
Researchers have figured out the correct way to 3D print domes over lunar craters.
Authentise and Kform Partner to Launch DDNA Workflow Platform for Defense Manufacturing
Authentise announced an important partnership with Kform to develop “DDNA”.
The Westinghouse Nuclear Resurgence and 3D Printing
In this article, Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo underscore Westinghouse Electric Company's nuclear industry resurgence, highlighting their strategic global reactor projects and pioneering use of additive manufacturing technologies.
Ankermake M5C Disappears from Website, Signaling End of Anker’s 3D Printing Venture
Another 3D printer manufacturer seems to have exited the business.
Fusion 360 Adds Mesh Texture Extrude Feature for Advanced Surface Detailing
Autodesk provided their usual monthly update to Fusion 360, and there were a couple of new features of interest.
New Enzyme Targets PET Plastics, Opening Path to Sustainable 3D Printing Materials
Researchers have developed a unique enzyme that can decompose PET material.
Design of the Week: Record Player Coaster Set
This week’s selection is the Record Player Coaster Set by Cults contributor flapjack3dcreations.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 27, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Hard Hats & Humanoids: The Unexpected Link Between Nasdaq and Plainview, NY
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight how a humanoid robot’s Nasdaq debut connects to a Long Island innovator blending robotics, 3D printing, and safety gear.
Polymaker Introduces PPS-GF20 Filament, a Cost-Effective Alternative to PEEK and PEI
Polymaker has released a new material that could shake up manufacturing.
BLT’s 2024 ESG Report Emphasizes Automation, Recycled Materials, and Corporate Integrity
Bright Laser has released its latest ESG report.
Supernova Clarifies Independence from BCN3D Amid Industry Rumors
Contrary to rumors you may have heard, Supernova is alive and well.
FOODres.AI 3D Printer Gives Food Waste New Life as Objects
A pair of MIT graduates have developed a fun and clever way to minimize the amount of food waste sent to the landfill.
As DJI Faces U.S. Ban, Could Bambu Lab Be the Next Target of Regulatory Scrutiny?
I’m increasingly concerned about the possibility of Bambu Lab products being banned in the US in years to come.
Stratasys and trinckle Partner to Bring fixtureMate Exclusively to GrabCAD Pro
Big news from trinckle: they’ve signed an exclusive agreement with Stratasys to include the tool in GrabCAD Pro.
PodoPrinter Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Application-Specific 3D Printing
PodoPrinter has been acquired.
Jamie Dimon’s Blunt Message to Europe and the Wake-Up Call for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Jamie Dimon’s stark warning about Europe’s economic slide and connect it to a critical inflection point in the continent’s 3D printing industry, marked by…
Bambu Lab’s Spool Design Quietly Becomes De Facto Standard in 3D Printing Industry
Has Bambu Lab won the filament spool format war?
AMFG Launches Sentinel AI to Automate PDF Analysis for AM Workflows
AMFG launched a new tool that shows how AI can add significant function to AM.
Researchers 3D Print Robotic Musculoskeletal Structures Using Single-Material Metamaterials
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print robotic musculoskeletal structures in a single material.
Forged in Tariffs: How 3D Printing Is Reinventing the Appliance Industry
In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine the Trump administration’s 2025 steel tariffs on imported appliance components, their effect on manufacturers and retailers, and how housing market trends are…
New FFF 3D Printing Technique Enables Fabric Printing Beyond the Build Plate
A new 3D printing technique allows printing of fabric far larger than the 3D printer.
JuggerBot 3D and ORNL Partner to Develop Hybrid 3D Printer for Thermoplastics and Thermosets
JuggerBot 3D has inked a deal with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory to develop a 3D printer that can handle both thermoplastics and thermosets.
Thingiverse Implements System to Detect and Remove 3D-Printed Gun Parts
A report from ABC says that Thingiverse is now scanning for ghost gun parts.
From Facebook to Frontiers in Biotech: Inside the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s 3D Bioprinting Revolution (DUPLICATE)
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito consider how the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is revolutionizing biotechnology through low-cost 3D bioprinting and advanced cellular research across its three pioneering Biohubs.