3D Printing Blog

Thought3D introduced two major products for their Magigoo line.

I’m struggling with the concept of “high speed” 3D printers, and now believe there should be a terminology change.

There really aren’t a lot of full-colour 3D printers on the market. Why is that?

Flashforge continues to refine its 3D printer product line with the upcoming Guider 4 series.

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed EEG electrode that’s almost invisible.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how advanced databases—from trade flows to digital twins—are turning 3D printing into a proactive, data-powered engine for growth.

ELEGOO has requested public input on their important RFID standard.

Siraya Tech introduced a fascinating new foaming 3D printer filament, Flex TPU Air.

Lithoz announced a critical regulatory certification that will almost certainly grow their business.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi present how Bryan Costello’s lived experience and pipe-fitting background sparked a breakthrough in temperature-regulated prosthetics, setting a new standard for comfort and mobility.

Polymaker introduced two very intriguing new 3D printer materials today.

There is another tool-changing 3D printer available, the ProForge 300, and it’s an open-source design.

I saw a new high-flow, high-heat hot end series, the Chube.

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal how industry leaders like Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Roche are going all-in on additive manufacturing.

I saw a desktop 3D printer that is designed to print both metal and ceramic materials.

I had some thoughts about the speed of 3DCP and how large buildings can be 3D printed quickly.

There’s new software that can help sort 3D print scraps for recycling into properly coloured filament.

This week’s selection is “Infill Heritage” by BBA Studio and partners.

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 explore how President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense plan is accelerating the fusion of 3D printing and aerospace innovation.

Researchers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center have analyzed what is likely the most spectacular 3D print failure ever seen.

I noticed HP is offering a text-to-3D service. Could this work?

I had a quick look at BigRep’s DryCon system.

AI slop is going to cause a transformation in 3D model repositories.

A new project on Kickstarter should be of interest to anyone printing gaming parts: PaintStation.

Another big step towards space-based 3D printing has taken place in Scotland.

Mellissa McIntyre joined a growing force of additive manufacturing leaders in Washington, D.C. to advocate for smarter tax policy, national security, and a stronger future for American innovation.

There’s even more bad news about microplastics. Microplastics are rapidly becoming a major problem. They are the end result of poorly disposed plastic items. Discarded plastic eventually breaks down in the…

Researchers have figured out a method to generate full colour using the TPP 3D printing process.

Big changes have taken place at Women in 3D Printing.

British Airways Beyond the direct impacts of the new UK-US trade agreement on aerospace manufacturers like BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, and Renishaw, the broader aerospace has recently seen significant investment. International Airlines…

A new slicer hopes to revolutionize full-colour 3D printing.

It’s time for an update on the RepRapMicron project.

Need a robot to help operate your 3D printers? An Almond Bot can do that. A new company, Almond AI, is marketing a robotic solution for manufacturing equipment automation. They offer…

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Hanger, Inc.’s acquisition of Coapt, LLC propels prosthetic care into a new era of neural control, accessibility, and innovation.

There’s huge news from Stratasys: They have acquired the assets and operations of Forward AM.

It’s often difficult to track the financials of certain 3D printing companies, but that’s not the case with Nikon SLM Solutions.

There’s news from MX3D.

This week’s selection is the NOBody sculpture by Cults contributor COLLECTICRAFT.

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 discover how 3D printing is transforming laboratories into agile, automated powerhouses—pushing facility design, scientific speed, and R&D incentives into the future.

Kickstarters used to be the place where you could find new 3D printers. Is that still the case?

A company has launched a “tabletop” 3DCP printer.

GreenGate3D offers a wide selection of “green” PETG 3D printer materials.

We had a chat with the folks from The Virtual Foundry and learned about their latest metal and ceramic 3D printer filaments.

New research shows a method of 3D printing electronics into textiles. Textile 3D printing has been around for quite a while, and it has taken two forms: the first was attempts…

You already have what you need to start a 3D printing business.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how 3D printing is hitting all the right notes in the music world, transforming how instruments are made, played, and preserved—from high-tech violins to…

There’s been quite a bit of news about Philips’ foray into consumer 3D printing, but what is it all about?

The 3D printing market is shifting, and companies sometimes have to move into other areas, but there’s one that is not as popular as it could be: batteries.