Elegoo Massively Disrupts 3D Printing Market with Centauri Carbon Price
Elegoo has finally released the price of their new Centauri Carbon 3D printer, and it is, well, astonishing.
SPAR3D: A New Hybrid AI Approach for More Accurate 3D Model Generation
A new approach for generating 3D models from 2D images has been announced: SPAR3D.
Prusa Research Teases New Multicolor 3D Printing Approach for CORE One
Prusa Research issued an update where they mentioned a possible future for multicolor 3D printing.
Design of the Week: Clothes Folding Board
This week’s selection is the Clothes Folding Board by Printables contributor Patrick Blom.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 16, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Navy’s Manhattan Project: How Additive Manufacturing is Reshaping Submarine Construction
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the U.S. Navy is leveraging 3D printing to modernize its submarine fleet, revamp the maritime industrial base, and drive innovation in defense manufacturing.
NTI Group Releases #3DBenchy into Public Domain, Ending Copyright Dispute
There is big news on the #3DBenchy situation: it now appears the licensing issue is resolved.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the brand-new Elegoo Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.
Innovation in Motion: Renishaw’s Role in the Future of Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Renishaw is revolutionizing metal additive manufacturing with cutting-edge 3D printing solutions like the RenAM 500Q, driving innovation across aerospace, medical, and automotive industries…
How Fast Can 3D Printing Really Get?
How fast can a 3D printer be?
How DB is Leading the Shift to Digital Spare Parts
Digital inventory is a goal sought by many large organizations, but is anyone succeeding?
Why Standard Print Profiles Are Holding Back Additive Manufacturing
At AMS2025, I heard an interesting angle on print profiles from Dyndrite CEO Harshil Goel.
Inside the 2025 AM Conference: The Future of 3D Printing Strategy Unveiled
Charles R. Goulding explores how the 2025 Additive Industry Strategy is driving a shift from selling individual 3D printing components to delivering integrated, customer-focused solutions, as highlighted at the 2024 AM…
The New UltiMaker: How a 3D Printing Pioneer Reinvented Itself for Education and Industry
Who is the real UltiMaker? I visited their HQ to find out.
Authentise Integrates Autodesk Fusion into Flows, Streamlining AM Workflows
Last week, Authentise announced an interesting new integration, but it turns out there is much more to the story.
AMS 2025: Stratasys CEO Outlines the Only Two Viable Strategies for 3D Printer Manufacturers
At AMS 2025, I heard what could be the most accurate prediction for the future of 3D printing.
ICC Releases ICC 1150 Standard for 3D Printed Concrete Walls
Standardization of 3D Automated Construction Technology could help the global 3DCP industry move forward.
Oshkosh Corporation Wins Big at CES 2025—And 3D Printing Is Key to Its Success
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unearth how Oshkosh Corporation's award-winning HARR-E™ and advanced 3D printing initiatives are revolutionizing the specialty vehicle industry while unlocking R&D tax credit opportunities.
Bleach Printing: The 3D Printing Hack for Custom Designs on Fabric
There’s a new craze in desktop 3D printing: bleach printing.
The End of Proprietary 3D Printing Materials? Industry Signals a Shift
It may be that the era of proprietary materials might be ending.
AMS 2025 Takeaways: Why the Future of 3D Printing is Applications, Not Printers
Last week I attended the 8th annual AMS conference in New York, where attendees discussed the additive manufacturing industry.
Reviving U.S. Shipbuilding: The Ships for America Act and the Promise of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman dive into how the bipartisan Ships for America Act and cutting-edge 3D printing technology could restore U.S. shipbuilding leadership and bolster national security.
LuBan Expands 3D Printing Tools: More Ways to Customize and Print Large Models
It’s time to give an update on LuBan, one of the most interesting 3D print utilities.
Question of the Week: Eora 3D scanner
This week’s question is about an old 3D scanner, the Eora.
Fraunhofer’s EHLA Process Boosts Metal Printing Speed and Efficiency
I had a chat with researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute about high-speed laser metal deposition.
Design of the Week: Layers Decoded #04
This week’s selection is the Layers Decoded #04 by Bold Design and Batch.Works.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 9, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Steel Wars: The U.S. Steel Takeover and Its Impact on 3D Printing Innovation
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.
SimplyPrint Offers Alternative Cloud Management for Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Let’s take a look at SimplyPrint, which had a very interesting announcement last week.
How Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports Could Reshape the 3D Printing Market
There’s been a lot of talk lately about tariffs, but what might they mean in the desktop 3D printing world?
How to Use OpenSCAD to Generate Dovetail Joints for 3D Printing
Building snap-fit 3D models is fun, but how, exactly, do you design them?
AI Takes on Sketching and Drawings in Autodesk Fusion
Sketch AutoConstrain and Automated Drawings show that AI doesn’t have to be perfect to save time for CAD designers.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 3
We conclude our test of the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer continues with setup, calibration, and operations.
Hands On With The Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max 3D Printer, Part 1
We had the opportunity to test the brand new Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer.
Collaboration and Innovation: 3D Printing’s Impact on European Defense
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.
Bricklayers: A New Slicing Technique to Strengthen 3D Prints, But Patent Issues Loom
A new way to strengthen 3D prints has been released to PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer.
Industrial 3D Printer Sales Drop 24% in Q3 2024, While Desktop Segment Grows
An analyst report paints a dismal picture for 3D printing in 24Q3.
VOXELTEK’s Dental 3D Printing System Focuses on Workflow, Not Just Hardware
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.
ELM Fabrication Advances LFAM for 3D Printing Farms
The project, developed in partnership with Monolithos Limited and 3DHUB, is supported by EIT Manufacturing.
Tariffs and Bicycles: Making Things More “Agile” With Domestic 3D Printing
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.
Understanding the 3D Printing Funding Crisis: How VC Expectations Shaped the Industry
Recent challenges in the 3D print world revolve around investment issues, but what’s really going on?
Foundry Lab Launches Direct 3D Metal Casting Service for Faster Production
Foundry Lab has introduced a new direct 3D print service.
Graphene in 3DCP: Stronger, Greener Concrete for the Future of Construction
I’m reading about the advantages of using graphene as an additive for 3DCP.
From Predator Drones to Fusion Energy: The Cutting-Edge Technologies of General Atomics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how General Atomics is revolutionizing aerospace, defense, and energy with groundbreaking 3D printing and advanced composites technologies.
The Hidden Science Behind #3DBenchy: More Than Just a Cute 3D Print
With the recent controversy over the beloved #3DBenchy, I wondered whether people truly know the capabilities of the little boat 3D model.
Roboze and SLB Advance Industry 4.0 with On-Demand 3D Printing in Saudi Arabia
Roboze announced a new partnership to produce non-metallic parts in Saudi Arabia.
New 3D Printing Optimization Method Improves Nano-Lattice Strength by 118%
Researchers have developed a unique method of strengthening microscopic 3D printed lattices.