3D Printing Blog

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.

The latest beta version of BambuStudio has some intriguing new functions.

COBOD made a very significant announcement of a new feature for their 3DCP systems.

A research paper investigated the possibility of identifying the specific 3D printer that was used to produce a given part.

This week’s selection is the Corcelain by Kosuke Takahashi and 224 Porcelain.

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 spotlight RIT’s July 2025 additive manufacturing symposium, where cutting-edge 3D printing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and manufacturing legacy converge to shape the future.

Researchers have found a way to 3D print a biocompatible conductive material.

Remember those classic ZCorp printers used by Figulo that were offered for free?

Researchers have developed a unique way to use DNA to create 3D structures at the nanoscale.

A new paper in Nature describes the startling amount of plastic pollution in the oceans.

A new approach to airborne 3D scanning has been developed.

Is 3D printing a good investment? Apparently not, according to some professional investment funds.

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan explore how 3D printing is empowering European drone innovators like Quantum Systems and Tekever to deliver agile, dual-use UAVs for both defense missions and civil operations…

It’s time for an update on the LOOP, supposedly “the world's first desktop 3D filament maker”.

What makes the best 3D printer for you? I think there’s another factor we’ve all been missing.

A fascinating analyst report from CONTEXT shows a fundamental shift in how 3D printers are used.

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan dive into the tech transforming America’s fastest-growing sport—where noise reduction and player performance get a high-speed upgrade.

We’ve been testing the new high-temperature PLA material from Polymaker.

It looks like Voxeljet has completed its restructuring plan.

Stratasys announced a milestone that shows something important about how 3D printers are used.

Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan reveal how Nikon is transforming from a camera giant into a major force in industrial-scale additive manufacturing.

Want to manage your ever-increasing collection of 3D printer filament spools? Try SpoolEase. SpoolEase is an open-source project that provides hardware and software to automatically manage filament spools. It comes in…

A new licensing initiative may have implications for 3D model designs.

Is it possible to print a #3DBenchy in less than two minutes? It seems so.

This week’s selection is the Squeeze Powered Flywheel Fan by Printables contributor MrHegger.

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 highlight how Midea has evolved from a small workshop into a global appliance powerhouse by harnessing 3D printing to optimize HVAC design, revolutionize manufacturing, and…

There’s a new free AI-powered 3D CAD tool called “Zoo Design Studio”.

A new research paper describes a nonplanar hardware and software slicing system.

Josef Průša has declared “open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead”.

Want your Bambu Lab X1C to do even more? The The X1Plus Expander can do that.

Researchers have developed a lunar regolith 3D printer.

News of a China-developed, 3D-printed mini jet engine shows how the technology is enabling global change.

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan set sail on a journey to discover Hanwha Philly Shipyard and its increasing use of 3D printing.

Bambu Lab announced new software to operate print farms made of their printers.

A curious post on Reddit hints at a new metal 3D printing process.

3D-Fuel has provided an update on their production restart progress.

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe spotlight how Regeneron’s support for young STEM talent and bold R&D spending is reshaping the frontiers of medicine and manufacturing.

Creality introduced what could be the best filament drying solution on the market: the SpacePi X4.

Snapmaker announced a new tool-changing 3D printer, the U1. The company has been producing 3D printers for quite a few years, having started with a massive Kickstarter campaign for their multifunctional…

A quiet development at MIT might result in significant changes to 3D printing in the future.

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan spotlight Ricoh’s leap into 3D printing and how it is reshaping healthcare with personalized surgical planning, in-hospital innovation studios, and groundbreaking clinical partnerships. (Re-published for updated…

Slice Engineering has developed a new desiccant product that is far more powerful than common desiccants.

Interesting developments from Nexa3D: Stratasys has acquired some of their assets. California-based Nexa3D has marketed several types of 3D printers for industry over the past several years, but unexpectedly stopped operating…

There’s big news in the metal 3D print market: Trumpf has sold its additive manufacturing business.

This week’s selection is the Balenciaga Zero Sandal Summer Shoes by MakerWorld contributor OLLESTORE.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how Cornell University is redefining interdisciplinary innovation with 3D printing across engineering, design, medicine, and clean energy research.

A major breakthrough in bioprinting has occurred.