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Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 13, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 13, 2025

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

FTAI Aviation’s High-Flying Strategy: 3D Printing, Chromalloy, and a $4 Billion Expansion

FTAI Aviation’s High-Flying Strategy: 3D Printing, Chromalloy, and a $4 Billion Expansion

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation is reshaping the jet engine refurbishment industry through its Chromalloy partnership, cutting-edge 3D printing, and a potential $4 billion expansion to…

Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

The state of NY is going directly to 3D printer manufacturers to prevent 3D-printed weapons.

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops High-Purity Polypropylene Filament from Consumer Plastic Waste

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops High-Purity Polypropylene Filament from Consumer Plastic Waste

Plastic waste is becoming a massive issue, and solutions to deal with 3D printer waste are emerging.

Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin

Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin

An unusual partnership has resulted in a powerful new resin for 3D printing.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at Operations.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1

We were quite excited to test the new Kobra S1 Combo from Anycubic, and we had quite an adventure, as you will see.

Revolutionizing Climate Control: The Role of 3D Printing and AI in HVAC Advancements

Revolutionizing Climate Control: The Role of 3D Printing and AI in HVAC Advancements

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how leading HVAC companies are leveraging 3D printing, AI-driven cooling solutions, and federal incentives to drive sustainability, efficiency, and industry growth.

3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands

3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands

What is the price of filament these days? I’m seeing conflicting information.

Neo 800+ Debuts as Stratasys’ High-Speed Upgrade to Flagship SLA 3D Printer

Spoolman Offers Automated Spool Tracking and Octoprint Integration

Spoolman Offers Automated Spool Tracking and Octoprint Integration

With Bambu Lab’s announcement of Filametrics, it’s time to talk about the open-source alternative, Spoolman.

From Cactus to Prosthetic: How Nature and 3D Printing Are Transforming Limb Replacement

From Cactus to Prosthetic: How Nature and 3D Printing Are Transforming Limb Replacement

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how combining bio-inspired engineering with cutting-edge 3D printing, Limber Prosthetic has developed a lightweight, customizable below-the-knee prosthetic that is redefining mobility and accessibility for…

Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration

Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration

There are rumours of yet another toolchanging 3D printer, this time from Snapmaker.

xCell by Firestorm Labs Demonstrates Battlefield 3D Printing Capabilities

Researchers Develop Mechanochromic 3D-Printed Parts with Built-In Stress Detection

Researchers Develop Mechanochromic 3D-Printed Parts with Built-In Stress Detection

Researchers have developed a method of visually indicating strain on 3D-printed parts.

Breaking the Pane: The Future of 3D Printed Ultra-Thin Glass in Green Building Design

Breaking the Pane: The Future of 3D Printed Ultra-Thin Glass in Green Building Design

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi focus on how 3D printed ultra-thin glass is transforming energy-efficient building design, cutting costs, and unlocking R&D tax incentives for innovators.

A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow

A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow

I took a tour through PCBWay’s online quoting service for 3D prints.

KeratOprinter Project Aims to 3D Print Corneas to Address Global Donor Shortage

KeratOprinter Project Aims to 3D Print Corneas to Address Global Donor Shortage

The KeratOPrinter hopes to solve corneal blindness with new technology.

IACS Issues New Standards to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption in Maritime Sector

IACS Issues New Standards to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption in Maritime Sector

There could be increased 3D printing activity in the maritime sector due to a new set of additive manufacturing standards.

Design of the Week: Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine

Design of the Week: Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine

This week’s selection is the Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine by Cults contributor qfrederick.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 6, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 6, 2025

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

Steel, Safety, and Sustainability: Hyundai’s Advanced Manufacturing Leap

Steel, Safety, and Sustainability: Hyundai’s Advanced Manufacturing Leap

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi divulge how Hyundai's $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities leverages advanced 3D printing technologies to drive innovation and enhance production efficiency.

Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer

Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer

It appears there is now another 3D printer that can cause fires.

Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Things are changing at Nano Dimension. The company recently underwent a very significant change in both its board of directors and management. This meant a change in strategy, but there were…

Alquist Demonstrates Practical Gains in 3D Construction Printing with Accelerated Build Timeline

ERYONE Enters Print Farm Market with Durable, High-Volume Thinker X400 3D Printer

Eplus3D Unveils Red Laser Technology Enabling Large-Scale Copper 3D Printing

AI Science Factories: How Lila A.I. is Revolutionizing Research

AI Science Factories: How Lila A.I. is Revolutionizing Research

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Lila A.I.'s innovative AI Science Factories are transforming research in life sciences, materials science, and 3D printing.

Foldable 3D Printer Concept by Anycubic Wins iF Design Award

Foldable 3D Printer Concept by Anycubic Wins iF Design Award

This has to be one of the strangest things I’ve seen in 3D printing: a foldable 3D printer design.

Bambu Lab Releases BambuStudio 2.0 with Workflow and Dual Extrusion Enhancements

Bambu Lab Releases BambuStudio 2.0 with Workflow and Dual Extrusion Enhancements

Bambu Lab released the 2.0 version of their BambuStudio software. What’s in it?

WonderMaker Unveils ZR Ultra: Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printer Set to Disrupt Market

WonderMaker Unveils ZR Ultra: Affordable Toolchanging 3D Printer Set to Disrupt Market

There’s a new toolchanging 3D printer coming soon, the WonderMaker ZR series.

New “Food Grade” 3D Printing Material Released by FilaMunch

New “Food Grade” 3D Printing Material Released by FilaMunch

FilaMunch announced a new line of 3D printer filament — with a surprising feature. 

Researchers Develop Reverse 3D Printer: The “Unprinter”

Researchers Develop Reverse 3D Printer: The “Unprinter”

The 3D printing industry has made incredible strides over the past decade, but one nagging problem persists: what happens to the prints you don’t want?

Experimental 3D Printer Aims to Encode Objects in Hidden Dimensions Predicted by String Theory

Experimental 3D Printer Aims to Encode Objects in Hidden Dimensions Predicted by String Theory

Just when you thought 3D printing had reached its limits, researchers are now reaching into unseen realms — literally.

BloxLab Introduces Subscription-Based Filament With Built-In Expiry Timer

BloxLab Introduces Subscription-Based Filament With Built-In Expiry Timer

BloxLab, known for their brightly colored PLA and aggressive branding, has announced a bold new product: ActiveUse Filament.

Scam Website Masquerading as Overture 3D Resurfaces with New Tactics

Scam Website Masquerading as Overture 3D Resurfaces with New Tactics

We’ve learned a bit more about the Overture 3D printer filament scam that seems to be ongoing.

Researchers 3D Print Fully Functional Pneumatic Robot Without Electronics

Researchers 3D Print Fully Functional Pneumatic Robot Without Electronics

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing an entire working robot — without electronics — that works immediately.

Could Maintenance-Free Filters be the Future for Desktop 3D Printers?

Could Maintenance-Free Filters be the Future for Desktop 3D Printers?

I’m reading about a new method of filtering ultrafine particles from the air.

Design of the Week: 400KHM Speed Drone

Design of the Week: 400KHM Speed Drone

This week’s selection is the 400kph drone by Cults contributor DAVE_C_FPV.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 30, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 30, 2025

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

Unlocking Value: Why Private Equity Must Embrace 3D Printing Innovation

Unlocking Value: Why Private Equity Must Embrace 3D Printing Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate how major private equity firms like BlackRock, KKR, and Carlyle can leverage 3D printing technology to enhance supply chains, cut costs, and improve product…

Should You Print Multiple 3D Objects Together or Separately? Key Factors Explained

Should You Print Multiple 3D Objects Together or Separately? Key Factors Explained

How should you print multiple copies of an object? The answer is more complex than you’d think.

Johns Hopkins Researchers Introduce TCODE tthat Could Replace Legacy GCODE in 3D Printing

Johns Hopkins Researchers Introduce TCODE tthat Could Replace Legacy GCODE in 3D Printing

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new protocol that could significantly change how 3D printers work in the future.

New Antagonistic Light Approach Could Boost Accuracy in Microscale 3D Printing

New Antagonistic Light Approach Could Boost Accuracy in Microscale 3D Printing

A quiet, but potentially major development in microscale 3D printing has been achieved.

H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?

H2D by Bambu Lab Raises Questions: A Strategic Shift or Legal Maneuver?

I’ve been thinking a lot about Bambu Lab’s new H2D device, and I am very puzzled.

Sovol Zero 3D Printer Unveiled with High-Speed CoreXY System and Advanced Auto-Leveling

UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Scholarship to Support Underrepresented STEM Students

Precision and Power: Honda’s 3D Printing Revolution in Manufacturing

Precision and Power: Honda’s 3D Printing Revolution in Manufacturing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how Honda’s embrace of 3D printing technology is transforming manufacturing, from Formula One innovations to customized car parts.

New LulzBot TAZ 8 Features Plate Cooling, Dual Extrusion Options, and US Manufacturing

New LulzBot TAZ 8 Features Plate Cooling, Dual Extrusion Options, and US Manufacturing

LulzBot announced a new 3D printer this week: the TAZ 8, and it has one very unique feature.