3D Printing Blog

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.

A new study explores deep learning for image-based defect detection during 3D printing, looking to catch bad builds.

Our look at the Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer concludes with Operations and Final Thoughts.

We’re testing the Bambu Lab A2L large 3D printer today, here doing at unboxing, assembly, calibration and software.

Bambu Lab suddenly announced the large A2L 3D printer, and we had a chance to give it a test.

Charles G. Goulding raises the key question: How effectively can humanoid robots perform work traditionally done by humans?

Researchers demonstrated a low cost, camera driven way to build a high resolution digital twin of every FFF print layer.

Elegoo suddenly announced a new series of desktop FFF 3D printers, the Centauri 2.

Bosch has published three related German patent applications that point toward a rather interesting 3D printing concept: a pellet-based extrusion system designed to keep printing while its printheads are being refilled.

I did some analysis on 3D print patents to understand where innovation seems to be occurring.

Charles G. Goulding investigates how industrial data center developers deploy modular carbon-capture technology beside gas turbines to overcome environmental permitting roadblocks and secure federal tax incentives.

A new research review lays out how 3D printed, regolith based concretes could enable lunar and Martian structures — and where the toughest engineering gaps remain.

Prometheus Industries is a company that might become very important to additive manufacturing in the future.

There’s a new industrial 3D printer from ExOne.

The Voron 3D printer design was NOT just patented by Chinese organizations.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how Italy’s culinary traditions are merging with industrial-scale 3D food printing to redefine pasta production in America.

RIT researchers unveiled an eight nozzle Molten Metal Jetting printhead that promises much higher metal AM throughput without sacrificing feature resolution.

Sovol’s new M1D desktop FFF 3D printer is a bit different.

The Nano Dimension saga appears to be coming to a final conclusion with a rather strange corporate announcement.

There’s an interesting software fork of OrcaSlicer brewing, but there could be patent issues in the future.

This week’s selection is the FIFA World Cup Trophy Soda Can Holder by MakerWorld contributor CloverDesign.

Researchers report fully 3D printed magnetoelectronics that let printed parts sense their own motion and state, enabling interactive appliances and self aware 4D mechatronics.

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 examine why silicone additive manufacturing, FDA compliance, and PFAS-free materials are becoming critical priorities for the future of food production.