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FLSUN Launches High-Speed T1 Max 3D Printer, Targeting Print Farm Efficiency

FLSUN Launches High-Speed T1 Max 3D Printer, Targeting Print Farm Efficiency

FLSUN launched a new 3D printer that seems ideal for 3D print farms. The new T1 Max ships later this month and is based on the company’s previous successful delta-style 3D…

From Runway to Reshoring: How Fashion Leaders Are Tackling Tariffs

From Runway to Reshoring: How Fashion Leaders Are Tackling Tariffs

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley explain how top fashion minds—from UNTUCKit to CargoTrans—are reshaping U.S. import strategies and boosting innovation with 3D printing and R&D tax credits.

Fake Bambu Lab Websites Target 3D Printer Buyers with Sophisticated Scam

Fake Bambu Lab Websites Target 3D Printer Buyers with Sophisticated Scam

You’d better be careful when shopping for Bambu Lab 3D printers.

UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Nebula with AI Curriculum Builder and Grant Assistant

From Scan to Solution: Invent Medical’s Blueprint for Mass Personalization

From Scan to Solution: Invent Medical’s Blueprint for Mass Personalization

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how ventilated helmets, HP’s MJF tech, and precision scanning are changing outcomes for thousands of young patients.

DJI Drone Sales Disrupted in U.S. Amid Tariff and Regulatory Pressure: Will Bambu Lab Be Next?

DJI Drone Sales Disrupted in U.S. Amid Tariff and Regulatory Pressure: Will Bambu Lab Be Next?

Something very strange is happening to DJI, and I’m wondering if Bambu Lab may follow.

MyMiniFactory Launches Premium Merchant Program to Protect 3D Designers

MyMiniFactory Launches Premium Merchant Program to Protect 3D Designers

MyMiniFactory has announced a new program called “Premium Merchant” that hopes to resolve problems for 3D designers.

Toyota’s US$33B Power Play: Going Private, Going Agile

Toyota’s US$33B Power Play: Going Private, Going Agile

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe break down Toyota Group’s bold move to privatize Toyota Industries and double down on 3D printing-driven efficiency.

Global Price Comparison Reveals Cheapest Countries to Buy Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Global Price Comparison Reveals Cheapest Countries to Buy Bambu Lab 3D Printers

Where is the best location to buy a Bambu Lab 3D printer? We found out.

LEAP 71 to Design 3D Printable Methalox Rocket Engines for Aspire Space

LEAP 71 to Design 3D Printable Methalox Rocket Engines for Aspire Space

LEAP 71 announced what is likely their biggest deal ever: making rocket engines for Aspire Space.

Ecogenesis Biopolymers Launches Third-Generation PHA Filament for 3D Printing

Ecogenesis Biopolymers Launches Third-Generation PHA Filament for 3D Printing

There has been a development in the ability to 3D print PHA material.

Design of the Week: Stackable Beer Crate Battery Storage

Design of the Week: Stackable Beer Crate Battery Storage

This week’s selection is the Stackable Beer Crate Battery Storage by Thingiverse contributor YK42.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 29, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 29, 2025

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

How Quantum-Systems’ 3D Printing Strategy Redefines Modern Warfare

How Quantum-Systems’ 3D Printing Strategy Redefines Modern Warfare

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi divulge how Quantum-Systems’ embrace of 3D printing is transforming drone design, defense readiness, and supply chain resilience—propelling the company from Munich to the frontlines of…

Elegoo Launches Affordable Fiber-Reinforced Filaments to Complement Centauri Carbon

Koobz to Launch 800-Printer Factory for Custom 3D Printed Shoes

Koobz to Launch 800-Printer Factory for Custom 3D Printed Shoes

Koobz could be the next large-scale manufacturer using 3D printers for consumer goods.

Sparc3D Sets New Standard for Image-to-3D with Unmatched Model Detail

From Sacred Lands to CNC Machines: Copper’s Journey with Ross Precision

From Sacred Lands to CNC Machines: Copper’s Journey with Ross Precision

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob Nolan underscore how Ross Precision Manufacturing is transforming the copper industry through 3D printing, sustainable design, and respect for cultural heritage.

Authentise Offers Bundled Autodesk Fusion and Flows Software for AM Manufacturers

Authentise Offers Bundled Autodesk Fusion and Flows Software for AM Manufacturers

Authentise announced a compelling software bundle for additive manufacturing organizations.

Class Action Filed Against 3D Systems Over Alleged Misleading Disclosures

Researchers Develop 3D Printed Thermal Insulation from Sustainable Wheat Straw

Researchers Develop 3D Printed Thermal Insulation from Sustainable Wheat Straw

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing thermal insulation using wheat straw.

The Truck Stops Here: How 3D Printing Fuels Autonomous Trucking

The Truck Stops Here: How 3D Printing Fuels Autonomous Trucking

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how driverless trucks and 3D printing are reshaping the freight industry—slashing costs, reimagining design, and boosting efficiency in ways that transform the future of…

Israel Allegedly Used 3D Printing Inside Iran for Covert Drone Manufacturing

Israel Allegedly Used 3D Printing Inside Iran for Covert Drone Manufacturing

It appears that 3D printing was extensively used by Israel in the conflict in Iran.

CONCR3DE Launches 3D Printed Washout Materials for Composite Manufacturing

AML3D Establishes U.S. Presence Amid Growing Demand for Domestic Metal 3D Printing

Game, Set, Print: 3D Printing’s Surprising Role in Sporting Goods and Beyond

Game, Set, Print: 3D Printing’s Surprising Role in Sporting Goods and Beyond

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how 3D printing is transforming U.S. industries — from sports gear to medical devices — by slashing reliance on imports and unlocking fresh innovation.

Bambu Lab’s Anniversary Sale Offers Deep Cuts, Hints at Product Line Changes

Bambu Lab’s Anniversary Sale Offers Deep Cuts, Hints at Product Line Changes

There’s something quite interesting taking place at Bambu Lab’s website.

MIT Researchers Develop Low-Temperature Method for 3D Printing Glass

MIT Researchers Develop Low-Temperature Method for 3D Printing Glass

Researchers at MIT have developed a method of 3D printing glass objects at low temperatures.

Printed Power: 3D Printing’s Role in the Private-Sector Race for Next-Gen Nuclear Energy

Printed Power: 3D Printing’s Role in the Private-Sector Race for Next-Gen Nuclear Energy

In a two-part series, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how recent U.S. executive orders and private-sector energy demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with additive manufacturing (AM) poised to…

Powering the Nuclear Future: 3D Printing, Executive Orders, AI Infrastructure, and the Future of U.S. Energy

Powering the Nuclear Future: 3D Printing, Executive Orders, AI Infrastructure, and the Future of U.S. Energy

In a two-part series, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how recent U.S. executive orders and private-sector energy demands are driving a nuclear energy revival, with additive manufacturing (AM) poised to…

Bambu Lab Overhauls MakerWorld Points System to Curb Abuse and Reward Quality

Bambu Lab Overhauls MakerWorld Points System to Curb Abuse and Reward Quality

Bambu Lab is making significant changes to the points system on their 3D model site, Makerworld.

Slice Engineering’s Unusual 2.4mm Nozzle for High-Flow 3D Printing

Slice Engineering’s Unusual 2.4mm Nozzle for High-Flow 3D Printing

A 2.4mm FFF 3D printer nozzle? It turns out it’s much more than that.

New FreeCAD Plugin by Rahix Adds Optimized FFF 3D Printing Features

New FreeCAD Plugin by Rahix Adds Optimized FFF 3D Printing Features

Do you use FreeCAD? There’s a plugin you definitely should install.

Design of the Week: Valkyrie Costume Armor Set

Design of the Week: Valkyrie Costume Armor Set

This week’s selection is the incredible Valkyrie Costume Armor Set DIY Kit by Cults contributor PROPSMAKER.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 22, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 22, 2025

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…

Breaking the Mold: 3D Printing Drives Hydraulic Valve Innovation

Breaking the Mold: 3D Printing Drives Hydraulic Valve Innovation

Preeti Sulibhavi and Jacob T. Nolan explain how 3D printing is transforming the hydraulic servo valve industry, enabling groundbreaking designs, faster production, and unmatched performance.

New 3D Printer Simulator Offers Visual Appeal but Limited Practical Use

New 3D Printer Simulator Offers Visual Appeal but Limited Practical Use

I was quite excited about the new 3D print simulator. Until I tried it.

LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

LulzBot Launches MegaSpool for Reliable High-Volume Filament Feeding on Any FFF 3D Printer

LulzBot has released their “MegaSpool” spooling solution, and it should work for every FFF 3D printer. Most filament spools available on the market today are designed to hold either 1kg of…

New Prunt Firmware Promises Smoother, Faster Motion Control for 3D Printers

New Prunt Firmware Promises Smoother, Faster Motion Control for 3D Printers

There’s a new firmware option for adventurous 3D printer operators: Prunt.

New brain2print Tool Makes 3D Printing Your Brain Possible

Stratasys Eyes Medical Applications with New Body Part 3D Printing Patent

Stratasys Eyes Medical Applications with New Body Part 3D Printing Patent

A new patent from Stratasys hints at a new 3D print application: Body Part Printing.

3DQue Integrates AutoFarm3D with Bambu Lab Developer Mode for Scalable Farm Management

Ghost Guns to Tactical Tools: INTERPOL’s 3D Printing Strategy

Ghost Guns to Tactical Tools: INTERPOL’s 3D Printing Strategy

Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how INTERPOL’s Innovation Centre is harnessing 3D printing to revolutionize global policing, from forensic reconstructions to cutting-edge counterterrorism tools.

Hands On With Part3D

Hands On With Part3D

I took a quick look at a new 3D CAD system, Part3D.

PartCrafter Advances Image-to-3D Mesh Generation with Novel AI Approach

PartCrafter Advances Image-to-3D Mesh Generation with Novel AI Approach

There’s yet another way to generate 3D meshes from 2D images: PartCrafter.

Researchers Use Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for On-Site Bridge Repairs

Researchers Use Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing for On-Site Bridge Repairs

A new application for one form of 3D printing has been identified by researchers in Massachusetts.

Get Crafty: Why Hobby Lobby and Michaels Are Betting on Additive Manufacturing

Get Crafty: Why Hobby Lobby and Michaels Are Betting on Additive Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how 3D printing is revolutionizing the crafting industry, reshaping supply chains, customization, and customer engagement at Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

Formlabs Breaks New Ground with On-Demand Custom Color Resin

Formlabs Breaks New Ground with On-Demand Custom Color Resin

Formlabs has broken the color barrier with their new Color Resin V5.

Etsy Policy Shift May Disrupt Makers and 3D Printing Services

Etsy Policy Shift May Disrupt Makers and 3D Printing Services

A small but possibly impactful change in Etsy’s policies may affect the 3D print industry.

Groundbreaking Shaking Table Tests Evaluate Seismic Performance of 3DCP Buildings