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
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
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 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
There’s a new firmware option for adventurous 3D printer operators: Prunt.
New brain2print Tool Makes 3D Printing Your Brain Possible
Want to 3D print your brain? You can!
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
3DQue announced compatibility with Bambu Lab’s new “Developer Mode”.
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
I took a quick look at a new 3D CAD system, Part3D.
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
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
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 has broken the color barrier with their new Color Resin V5.
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
Researchers are now earthquake-testing 3D-printed structures.
Forging the Future: How 3D Printing is Reshaping the U.S. Steel Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the Nippon–U.S. Steel partnership and cutting-edge 3D printing are transforming American manufacturing from the ground up.
Historic Figulo Ceramic 3D Printers Offered for Free
Would you like to have your own set of industrial ceramic 3D printers? For free?
Is the Original Ender-3 Now Obsolete? Why Donating It Might Not Be the Best Option
I read a post where someone was asking what they should do with their aging Ender-3 3D printer.
Map2Model Offers Accessible Way to Generate Cityscapes for 3D Printing
I’ve found a new way to generate cityscapes for 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Ice Cream Towel Hook
This week’s selection is the Ice Cream Towel Hook by MakerWorld contributor Stag 3D.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 15, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Trump’s Middle East Playbook: Deals, Détente, and Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe unpack President Trump’s transformative Middle East tour, where over US$2 trillion in investments, high-stakes aviation deals, and a historic shift on Syria mark a bold…
Testers Wanted: Manyfold to Launch First Public Instance of Decentralized 3D Model Repository
Manyfold is planning a public instance of their open-source 3D model repository.
Nikon SLM Solutions Hints at Massive New Metal 3D Printer in Rocket Lab Deal
Nikon SLM Solutions announced a rather prominent new customer: Rocket Lab.
Roboze and Comau Aim to Simplify Factory Integration With Affordable 3D Printing Automation
Roboze has inked a partnership deal with Italian automation company Comau.
Creality and AMISS Partner to Bring 3D Printing Innovation to Fashion Industry
Creality seems to have developed an entirely new application for 3D printing, this time in the fashion industry.
Stratasys Moves to Differentiate FDM From FFF in New Marketing Strategy
It looks like Stratasys wants to differentiate FDM from FFF.
Progress Group Introduces Selective Paste Intrusion for High-Resolution Concrete 3D Printing
Progress Group has developed a new form of concrete 3D printing.
3D Printing Sets Sail: How America’s SHIPS Act is Transforming Trade and Defense
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the SHIPS Act and 3D printing are steering America’s maritime strategy toward national security and global competitiveness.
Opdo Aims to Disrupt Optics Industry With Volumetric 3D Printing and Integrated Design Tools
A new company hopes to use volumetric 3D printing to revolutionize the production of optics.
Thangs Users Can Now Order 3D Printed Models via Shapeways Integration
News from Shapeways: They’ve enabled print-on-demand services at Thangs.
Chicago Additive’s AMOS High-Speed Desktop 3D Printers After Naval Collaboration
I’m reading about a new line of desktop 3D printers from Chicago Additive, AMOS.
From iPhones to AI Forms: Jony Ive’s New Era of Intelligent Design
Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo unpack the collision of AI, form, and function—and why 3D printing is poised to benefit.
The Big Kube Does Indeed Exist
The Big Kube does exist, and it’s at InkBit headquarters. What’s this all about? The “cube” in question is pictured at the top. It’s a variation of a popular 3D model…
New DARPA-Funded Project Aims to Enable 3D Printing With Scrap Metal
A new project hopes to develop a way to enable widespread 3D printing of scrap metal.
New Research Finds Simple Solution to Improve Layer Adhesion in 3D Concrete Printing
A new research paper suggests a simple method to overcome one of the biggest issues in 3DCP.
FN Herstal’s High-Tech Firepower: Additive Manufacturing Takes Aim
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe explore how FN Herstal is reshaping the firearms industry through additive manufacturing, innovative materials, and strategic partnerships that blend tradition with cutting-edge technology.
World’s Largest 3D Printer? COBOD’s BODXL Redefines Construction Scale
It seems that there is now a new champion for the title of “world’s largest 3D printer”.
Could Retro Color Filaments Be the Next Big Differentiator in 3D Printing?
There now seems to be yet another take on 3D printer filament colors.
3D Printing Industry Expands: Shapeways and Formlabs Launch New Offices
Two 3D print companies are opening new offices.
Design of the Week: Chess Voyage
This week’s selection is the Chess Voyage portable chess set by Printables contributor ERAVIA.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 8, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Metal Matters: Why Oklahoma’s New Smelter Is a Game Changer for U.S. AM
Charles R. Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how Emirates Global Aluminium’s $4 billion U.S. investment could ignite a new era in additive manufacturing, defense sourcing, and domestic aluminum innovation.
Possible Leak Suggests New Bambu Lab 3D Printer With Larger Build Volume
It’s time to look at yet another possible 3D printer leak.
University of Tokyo Develops New Thermoplastic That Dissolves in Seawater
Scientists have developed a new plastic that dissolves in seawater.
Warcraft Rumble Characters Now Available as 3D Printable Models
Blizzard has released a massive set of 3D printable models for Warcraft Rumble.
Bambu Lab’s H2D: Does the Market Want a Multifunction 3D Printer?
Do you need a multifunction 3D printer?
Managing IPA Waste: Disposal and Recycling Options for Resin 3D Printer Operators
Resin 3D printer operators always have an issue to deal with: disposing of IPA.
New 3DQue Door Opener Enables Full Automation for Bambu Lab Print Farms
3DQue announced a new 3D printer automation product, the AutoFarm3D Door Opener.
