3D Printing Blog

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how extreme heat is accelerating air conditioner replacement cycles, driving investor interest in HVAC companies, and positioning 3D printing as a key manufacturing solution.

A Moroccan research team mapped how common FFF settings drive PETG flexural behavior and then used a neural network to predict the best tradeoffs.

BIQU has released another oddball 3D print accessory: the Panda Sense Pro.

Several 3D-printed structures now make up an artificial reef in Italy.

FlashForge has patented a new way to make detachable FFF toolheads dock more reliably.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe show how a successful 3D printed incubation platform for bird embryos could mark a “Jurassic Park moment” for additive manufacturing, opening new possibilities in both…

Texas A&M researchers unveiled a picojoule, maskless method for 3D printing pure metal nanostructures with sub-250 nm resolution.

Prusa Research says Bondtech’s INDX Founder’s Edition is now shipping, and the standard INDX Conversion Kit for the Prusa CORE One+ is next.

SUNLU is to open a manufacturing centre in the USA.

Inkbit has published a patent application that describes a different kind of material chemistry for inkjet additive manufacturing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the FAA and DOT’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) could accelerate Advanced Air Mobility while creating fresh opportunities for aerospace 3D printing…

A new research paper proposes a physics based control model to improve powder layer formation in powder bed AM.

It looks like some big changes at BigRep are underway.

Bambu Lab added a new feature to their MakerLab section: ParamaCraft Lite.

US Prosecutors sent an official letter to major 3D printer manufacturers calling for blocking technology.

This week’s selection is the Unbeatable Tic Tac Toe Machine by Printables contributor Alex Krasno.

A French lab has posted a raw-earth 3D printing dataset that could push construction 3D printing closer to robust automation.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight how 3D printing has transformed fashion’s most iconic stage, from Met Gala showpieces to custom-built mannequins designed to reflect the diversity of the human…

Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models.

Map2Model is now gone!

Voron has released Trident R2, a design refresh that focuses on belts, idlers, and motion alignment.

SprintRay has been granted a patent for a replaceable screen cartridge.

MIT researchers say they have found a more efficient way to train machine learning models that predict how complex metal alloys will behave.

Creality has issued an interesting 3D printer operator survey, and it hints at what might be coming.

Prusa Research has rolled out Open Community License (OCL) v1.1, looking to make open hardware sharing more practical for everyone.

A Chinese utility model patent attempts to claim a magnetic flexible print platform — a feature that has been common in desktop FFF machines for many years.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Florida's innovative SkillBridge initiative connects transitioning service members with employers seeking skilled talent to help meet growing production demands and record aerospace backlogs.

A new research paper examines what actually works when attempting to 3D print turbine-grade parts in Inconel 939.

Researchers have shown a way to 3D print horizontal FFF overhangs without supports.

It seems that the new Flashforge Creator 5 Pro has a potential safety issue.

IBM has published a patent application describing an AI decision engine for managing 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at Russia’s longevity program, separating the scientific realities of 3D bioprinting from the hype surrounding claims of life-extending technologies.

Researchers at DLR say they have identified a LBPF aluminum alloy made from scrap that prints crack free with low porosity.

HeyGears announced a very different device that offers true, full-colour 3D printing.

Building regulations are definitely slowing the progress of 3DCP technology.

AM Solutions announced a new, compact post-processing solution for polymer powder 3D printing systems.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how West Marine’s bankruptcy could accelerate the rise of 3D printing micro factories across marinas, repair yards, and coastal boating communities.

A new research paper proposes a hybrid glass bead and glass fiber PA12 material specifically for the Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) process.

The fight against the proposed California law that will cripple 3D printers takes an important step tomorrow.

The fight to stop California’s hugely restrictive 3D printer law, AB2047, is full of misunderstandings.

VulcanForms is expanding.

This week’s selection is the Egg Dispenser by Printables contributor toaster.

Researchers say a simple surface treatment could let two photon polymerization print working micro mechanisms without supports.

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

Charles G. Goulding examines how advanced 3D printing and copper engineering could unlock the next phase of AI expansion while easing pressure on power grids and critical infrastructure.

Qingdao University of Technology has filed a patent application for a light curing 3D printing method for functional gradient materials.

Text-to-CAD tools are beginning to generate useful 3D models from prompts, but the most important missing feature is not geometry — it is intent.

A new consumer-level metal 3D printer has just been announced in China.

A new patent proposes a more practical way to switch materials in resin 3D printing.