3D Printing Blog

Two new polymer studies explore methods to biologically dismantle plastic.

Roboze has acquired DiManEx. Wait, who are they?

This week’s selection is the Spooletarium by Printables contributor M4NU.

A new research review looks at how computer vision and machine learning could be used to spot defects in 3D printed concrete.

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 detail the R&D tax credit implications for medical device innovators who overcome manufacturing uncertainties to produce unique brackets individualized across six distinct dimensions.

Perhaps this is a controversial viewpoint, but I am now thinking that recycling of 3D print waste is a lost cause.

Wool filament? Not exactly.

Technical University of Denmark has patented a resin 3D printing concept that moves the optics instead of exposing a whole layer at once.

There’s a new tool to help you manage your inventory of 3D printer filament.

Researchers have demonstrated 3D printed cubic microbubbles with enclosed, ultra-thin walls and extreme aspect ratios.

Our look at the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer concludes with Final Thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Elegoo…

Our look at the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer continues with Operations and Print Results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and…

Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and…

We’re testing the brand new Jupiter 2 resin 3D printer from Elegoo. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Elegoo Jupiter 2…

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss MakerStage’s push to streamline medical-device-aware supplier routing across a global network, connecting supply with demand.

RWTH Aachen researchers turned WAAM traceability into active control that roughly triples build endurance.

LOOP 3D announced a new 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ TURBO Gen2.

Bambu Lab has patented a more foolproof handle and latch for a 3D printer material storage box.

A new patent application from GE/Concept Laser proposes tighter real time control over laser energy in powder bed fusion systems.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe cover the deployment of counter-drone security across many FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and how 3D printing can achieve new heights with these measures.

A new research paper examines how Digital Image Correlation is changing fracture testing of 3D printed polymers.

A Czech patent application by Prusa Research proposes a more coordinated resin printing workflow built around shared process data.

A UK company provides a regional recycling loop for desktop 3D printing waste.

UltiMaker just announced some interesting upgrades for their S6 and S8 3D printers.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printed skin grafts are evolving from experimental research into practical tools for treating complex wounds.

A research team has introduced i-Tac, an inverse-design workflow for 3D printed tactile elastomers that could streamline how designers prototype soft touch surfaces.

Where are all the full-colour 3D models?

A rather interesting new 3D scanner is about to hit the market.

Anthropic’s latest strategy to position Claude as a tool for creative work points toward a future where describing an object could become as important as learning difficult CAD software.

This week’s selection is Lamp Nr. 1 by studiooberhauser.

Researchers report crack-free LPBF builds of Ti-modified 6063 aluminum TPMS lattices.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight how Tulsa’s focused approach to tech development, workforce strategy, and industrial investment is challenging coastal dominance.

The Stratasys / Bambu Lab patent dispute continues — in Europe. Readers may recall that in 2024, Stratasys launched a patent infringement lawsuit against Bambu Lab. We suspected at the time…

China has tested a metal 3D printing system in orbit.

A new Dalian University of Technology patent proposes heating fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament from the inside instead of heating it with a conventional hot end.

Meltio announced their participation in a new European project to develop a new steel alloy.

Researchers described a practical AI and Digital Twin architecture to enable SMEs to use closed-loop small-batch additive manufacturing.

PrintDry has launched their latest 3D printer filament drying system, the PRO4.

Want to 3D print your latest outdoor adventure? There’s an app for that.

Flashforge has patented a resin printing control method that watches force data to decide when each layer is actually ready.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss BASF’s advancement in 3D printed catalysts and its impact on the future of industrial processes.

A new research paper looks for possible ways for bio derived photopolymer resins to make resin 3D printing more sustainable while keeping print speed and part quality intact.

The wait for PrusaSlicer 3.0.0 continues, but it may not be for much longer.

Modix announced a new, large-format 3D printer, the MAMA-1000.

A new Chinese patent application by Anycubic proposes tuning 3D printer noise reduction by speed range.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight the critical differences that make animal prosthetics a specialized field requiring new approaches to 3D printed design.

A research team designed a photopolymer resin loaded with PEDOT:PSS and nano-graphite to achieve 3D printable electrical conductivity.

Elegoo has released their long-awaited CANVAS upgrade for the original Centauri Carbon 3D printer.