3D Printing Blog

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 explain how Cooper Union's tuition-free initiative and its state-of-the-art 3D printing lab mark a bold new chapter in the institution's storied history.

An entirely new and incredibly fast method of 3D printing has been developed that is based on sound: HDSP.

A report from Additive Manufacturing Research quantified the size of the 3D print market, and there’s some interesting implications.

EVONIK announced they’ve published life cycle assessment data for over one hundred of their advanced polymers.

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 V3 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 V3 3D printer continues with assembly, calibration and operations.

We were privileged to give the Creality Ender-3 V3 3D printer a full test.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how India’s 2024-2025 budget, with reduced tariffs on 3D printing materials, is poised to revolutionize manufacturing and electronics, making India a key player in…

There’s been a significant update from Bambu Lab regarding their rumored upcoming large-format 3D printer.

An article in WIRED describes the experience of eating 3D printed meat.

Can 3D prints be magnetic? It turns out, they can.

Using vertically integrated technologies as part of the Mars Sample Return Program.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Stanley Black & Decker's adoption of Metal X technology is transforming manufacturing efficiency and redefining industrial innovation.

Two new research papers suggest there are possible ways to help solve the microplastic crisis.

Farsoon added two high temperature polymers to their extensive list of materials for LBPF 3D printing.

Recent events are slowly pushing manufacturers towards increased 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how a US$52 billion cash surge is challenging defense contractors to choose between short-term gains and long-term innovation in the wake of global conflicts.

PCBWAY is best known as a printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping service, but did you know they also provide injection molding services?

polySpectra announced a new 3D printer resin that offers incredible strength.

NASA qualified a very interesting additive manufacturing material for rocket engines.

This week’s selection is the Filament Estimator by MakerWorld contributor Northeast Tiger Walking Again.

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 FTAI Aviation's unique approach and potential integration of 3D printing could revolutionize the aerospace industry.

IMTS has concluded for 2024, but the information obtained by attendees will serve them well. The conference, held every two years, wrapped up a couple of weeks ago in Chicago at…

Nano Dimension took another step forward with Desktop Metal shareholders approving the proposed merger.

Seurat calls for AM incentives.

Our review of the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1, continues with setup, calibration, and operations.

We were fortunate to test the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer, the FLSUN S1.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze the recent surge in US business bankruptcies in 2024, revealing its significant ripple effects on industries like restaurants, dentistry, and 3D printing, and urging…

I did some projections on the growth of Thingiverse and Printables to see which one will become the biggest 3D model repository.

Last week Nano Dimension offered to buy Markforged for cash. What does this mean for their technology portfolio?

There could soon be some interesting advancements in the 3DCP field.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Spain, Portugal, and Greece are combating severe water scarcity through cutting-edge desalination and 3D printing technologies.

It’s time to talk about water-washable 3D printer resin.

Stratasys announced the “TechStyle Fabric Alignment Station”, and it’s quite interesting.

Frontier Bio announced a key breakthrough in bioprinting: they’ve successfully 3D printed human lung tissue.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Rafael is leveraging 3D printing technology to accelerate production, streamline repairs, and maintain its edge in the global defense industry.

What should you do first? Buy a desktop 3D printer or learn a CAD tool?

Philadelphia-based Cocoa Press announced a new chocolate 3D printer, the Cocoa Press 2.0.

I came across what appears to be a misrepresented design on Printables.

This week’s selection is the Counter Bin 2.0 by Printables contributor FlaminSpike.

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 Ursa Major's innovative use of 3D printing is reshaping the defense industry, with implications for rocket motor production and beyond.

Fabbaloo went on a road trip and paid a visit to FAME 3D, the manufacturers of LulzBot 3D printers.

We spent some time with John Schneider of 3D-Fuel.

The 3MF Consortium announced a new release of their specifications that introduces some interesting new features.

JuggerBot3D announced partners for a very intriguing project with the USAF.

Our review of Sunlu’s post processing systems and resin concludes with operations and final thoughts.