3D Printing Blog

It’s time to give an update on LuBan, one of the most interesting 3D print utilities.

This week’s question is about an old 3D scanner, the Eora.

I had a chat with researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute about high-speed laser metal deposition.

This week’s selection is the Layers Decoded #04 by Bold Design and Batch.Works.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman drill into how the ongoing U.S. Steel acquisition battle could redefine material availability, costs, and innovation in the fast-growing 3D printing industry.

Let’s take a look at SimplyPrint, which had a very interesting announcement last week.

There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what might they mean in the desktop 3D printing world?

Building snap-fit 3D models is fun, but how, exactly, do you design them?

We conclude our test of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, and operations.

We had the opportunity to test the brand new Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Airbus, Dassault, Rolls-Royce, and others are using additive manufacturing to drive military innovation and enhance European security.

A new way to strengthen 3D prints has been released to PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer.

An analyst report paints a dismal picture for 3D printing in 24Q3.

I’ve always thought the application is more important than the machine, and that seems to be the case with VOXELTEK’s new dental 3D printer.

Peter Saenz investigates the transformative forces of tariffs, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain transparency, revealing how they could drive a new era of U.S. bicycle production.

Recent challenges in the 3D print world revolve around investment issues, but what’s really going on?

Foundry Lab has introduced a new direct 3D print service.

I’m reading about the advantages of using graphene as an additive for 3DCP.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how General Atomics is revolutionizing aerospace, defense, and energy with groundbreaking 3D printing and advanced composites technologies.

With the recent controversy over the beloved #3DBenchy, I wondered whether people truly know the capabilities of the little boat 3D model.

Roboze announced a new partnership to produce non-metallic parts in Saudi Arabia.

Researchers have developed a unique method of strengthening microscopic 3D printed lattices.

This week’s selection is the Bicha de Balazote 3D scan by Printables contributor mzedp.

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 delve into the transformative role of 3D printing in 2025, from revolutionizing healthcare to reshaping defense and energy industries amid global challenges.

This coming week I’ll be attending the Additive Manufacturing Strategies conference in New York.

Avante Technology announced a new version of their ShapeFish 3D file manager.

A startup company is opening up a new SLA 3D printer manufacturer to North America.

Somehow I missed this rather strange 3D model: the Pizza Warmer by Pizza Hut.

Our look at the resin pump system for the new Form 4L 3D printer concludes.

We were provided with a resin pump for our new Form 4L 3D printer, and gave it a good test.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how NATO's push for increased defense spending and the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies are transforming military strategies and sparking debates across member states.

We have some news from the “New” Nano Dimension.

Fortify helped NASA 3D print an inexpensive antenna for space applications.

News from Supernova shows a new application set for explosive growth.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the $26.6 billion merger that creates America’s top clean energy provider and integrates groundbreaking 3D printing technologies.

There have been a few more developments in the Bambu Lab situation.

Last week, the “World of Concrete” event took place, and I noticed something interesting. This event is a very large annual conference focused on the concrete and masonry construction industry, taking…

3D printing has revolutionized everyday life by making manufacturing accessible and versatile for everyone.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe investigate how NVIDIA's pivot to generative physical AI, innovative platforms like Jetson Thor, and advances in 3D printing are revolutionizing the robotics industry.

I’m looking at a supplier of build plates, Tyson Build Plates.

Snapmaker announced the Snapmaker Orca Project.

I thought I’d talk about Titomic today, a company not as well known as it should be.

This week’s selection is the Charger Port Cleaning Tool by Printables contributor fifindr.

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 highlight how U.S. manufacturers like Jones Plastic & Engineering combat labor shortages by leveraging 3D printing, automation, and strategic innovation.

Community reaction to the Bambu Lab controversy may inadvertently result in the situation they fear most.

Elegoo announced a new resin 3D printer, the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K.