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Desktop 3D Printer Manufacturers Face New Challenges After Bambu Lab Advances Again

Medema Labs Launches Free AI-Based LPBF Part Cost Calculator for Metal 3D Printing

MISUMI Acquires Fictiv to Expand Digital Manufacturing and On-Demand Services

MISUMI Acquires Fictiv to Expand Digital Manufacturing and On-Demand Services

There’s been a big development in manufacturing services: Fictiv has been acquired by MISUMI.

Dolce Vita Rolls Out On-Demand 3D Printed Footwear with HILOS

Dolce Vita Rolls Out On-Demand 3D Printed Footwear with HILOS

Holis 3D, the first shoe of the launch, is retailing for US$130.

From Nose Gear to Net Zero: Safran’s 3D Printing Revolution in Aviation

From Nose Gear to Net Zero: Safran’s 3D Printing Revolution in Aviation

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight Safran and how it is leveraging 3D printing and cutting-edge manufacturing to lead Europe’s aerospace and defense transformation, amid a surge in defense spending.

Slant 3D Expands On-Demand 3D Printing Service with New Funding and Factory Plans

Newcomer Aura3D’s F9 3D Printer for Large-Scale Printing

Newcomer Aura3D’s F9 3D Printer for Large-Scale Printing

We had a look at a new large-format FFF 3D printer, the F9 from Aura3D.

Researchers Demonstrate 3D Printing Lunar Regolith Without Binders Using SLM Technology

Researchers Demonstrate 3D Printing Lunar Regolith Without Binders Using SLM Technology

Researchers have been investigating the possibility of 3D printing lunar regolith — without any other materials involved.

Heartland Rising: The Cities Using 3D Printing to Shape the Future

Heartland Rising: The Cities Using 3D Printing to Shape the Future

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how five dynamic Heartland cities are using 3D printing to drive innovation, economic development, and next-gen manufacturing.

Phrozen Prepares 16K Upgrade Kit for Sonic Mighty Revo Resin 3D Printer

Phrozen Prepares 16K Upgrade Kit for Sonic Mighty Revo Resin 3D Printer

Phrozen is offering a unique upgrade to one of their popular 3D printers.

Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume

Pantheon’s HS-Pro Delivers High-Speed, High-Strength 3D Printing with Large Build Volume

We had a short chat with Pantheon to find out the latest about their powerful professional 3D printers.

Markforged Deal Completes Without Controversy as Nano Dimension Advances Digital Manufacturing Vision

Design of the Week: Mechanical Digital Clock

Design of the Week: Mechanical Digital Clock

This week’s selection is the Mechanical Digital Clock by Printables contributor Marian42.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 27, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 27, 2025

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

Playtime Grows Up: How 3D Printing and Tax Credits Are Reshaping the Toy Industry

Playtime Grows Up: How 3D Printing and Tax Credits Are Reshaping the Toy Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Hasbro is using 3D printing to capture the hearts—and wallets—of nostalgic adult collectors while capitalizing on valuable R&D tax credits.

Filabot Offers Modular Filament Production Systems for Custom and Recycled 3D Printing Materials

Filabot Offers Modular Filament Production Systems for Custom and Recycled 3D Printing Materials

Filabot is one of the very few manufacturers of desktop filament production equipment.

Advanced Ceramic 3D Printing Technique Could Unlock Mechanical Applications

Advanced Ceramic 3D Printing Technique Could Unlock Mechanical Applications

Researchers have opened up a new area for ceramic 3D printing: biocompatible mechanics.

ICON Expands into High-End Market with 3D Printed Villas

ICON Expands into High-End Market with 3D Printed Villas

ICON announced a new residential build project, but this one has a bit of a twist.

Who Should Buy Desktop Metal?

Who Should Buy Desktop Metal?

Nano Dimension doesn’t seem to want Desktop Metal, but who else might?

Why You Aren’t 3D Printing PCTG and Why You Should

Why You Aren’t 3D Printing PCTG and Why You Should

You should be printing in PCTG. I have, and let me tell you about my experience.

New Vixiv Platform Uses AI to Streamline Functional AM Part Design

New Vixiv Platform Uses AI to Streamline Functional AM Part Design

Vixiv will soon provide new software to optimize 3D printable designs.

Formlabs Demonstrates Advancements in Resin Strength with Functional Drill Bit Test

Formlabs Demonstrates Advancements in Resin Strength with Functional Drill Bit Test

Formlabs has performed an interesting 3D print experiment that I hadn’t seen before.

3D Printing Scores Big in Women’s Sports

3D Printing Scores Big in Women’s Sports

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how the explosive growth of women’s sports is driving innovation in 3D printing and unlocking new opportunities for performance, safety, and R&D incentives.

Amolen Developing Four-Way Parallel Extrusion Filament Following Tri-Color PLA Success

Amolen Developing Four-Way Parallel Extrusion Filament Following Tri-Color PLA Success

We had a chat with Amolen, a maker of some very unusual 3D printer filaments.

PRODWAYS’ Shift from Polymers to Ceramics

PRODWAYS’ Shift from Polymers to Ceramics

I had a chat with PRODWAYS the other week and learned something quite interesting.

3D Printed Starbucks in Texas Highlights High 3DCP Costs

3D Printed Starbucks in Texas Highlights High 3DCP Costs

How much does it really cost to make buildings with 3D printing? A recent story reveals some truths.

How Unionfab has Built the World’s Largest Fleet of 3D Printing Production Machines

How Unionfab has Built the World’s Largest Fleet of 3D Printing Production Machines

With nearly 800 systems (and growing), ranging from over 500 SLA machines from UnionTech to Stratasys, BLT and even HP for metal binder jetting.

46% Tariff, 100% Innovation: Vietnam’s Response to Rising Trade Tensions

46% Tariff, 100% Innovation: Vietnam’s Response to Rising Trade Tensions

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Global companies in Vietnam are turning to 3D printing and R&D tax credits to offset new tariffs and stay ahead in the manufacturing…

Bricklayers Script Enhances 3D Print Strength with Interlocking Wall Geometry

Bricklayers Script Enhances 3D Print Strength with Interlocking Wall Geometry

Tenger Technologies has released an update to their Bricklayers slicing script to dramatically increase the strength of 3D printed parts.

Tariffs Fail to Narrow Cost Gap as China-Based 3D Print Services Undercut U.S. Providers

Tariffs Fail to Narrow Cost Gap as China-Based 3D Print Services Undercut U.S. Providers

Tariffs recently imposed by multiple countries are making it more challenging to obtain parts.

Nano Dimension Signals Possible Divestment of Desktop Metal Amid Strategic Review

Nano Dimension Signals Possible Divestment of Desktop Metal Amid Strategic Review

An ominous statement from Nano Dimension puts the future of Desktop Metal in peril.

Next Stop, Innovation: Japan Builds a Train Station Overnight with 3D Printing

Next Stop, Innovation: Japan Builds a Train Station Overnight with 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Japan’s first 3D printed train station blends cutting-edge construction with rural revitalization—and why it signals a new track for infrastructure innovation.

Tariff Uncertainty and Shipping Policy Changes Complicate 3D Printer Imports into the U.S.

Tariff Uncertainty and Shipping Policy Changes Complicate 3D Printer Imports into the U.S.

There are going to be issues for US-based individuals ordering a 3D printer from overseas.

JuggerBot3D’s Four-Stage Safety Strategy for Additive Manufacturing with PVC

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Grew 25% in 2024 Despite Industry Downturn

Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Grew 25% in 2024 Despite Industry Downturn

Our friends at VoxelMatters have something to say about the metal additive manufacturing market.

Design of the Week: Open Source FLUID Robot

Design of the Week: Open Source FLUID Robot

This week’s selection is the Flowing Liquid Utilizing Interactive Device by researchers at Hokkaido University.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 20, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 20, 2025

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

Beyond the Printer: How Siemens’ Dotmatics Acquisition Supercharges 3D-Enabled Labs

Beyond the Printer: How Siemens’ Dotmatics Acquisition Supercharges 3D-Enabled Labs

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore how Siemens’ US$5.1 billion acquisition of Dotmatics could redefine the role of 3D printing in academic research amid mounting NIH funding pressure.

Raise3D Diversifies 3D Printing Portfolio with Affordable Production SLS Solution

New Industry Trend: 3D Printer Firms Begin Vetting Customers for Strategic Fit

New Industry Trend: 3D Printer Firms Begin Vetting Customers for Strategic Fit

I learned there is a new practice emerging among large 3D printer manufacturers: customer screening.

New “Cookbook” Offers Biopaste Recipes for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Alternatives

New “Cookbook” Offers Biopaste Recipes for Eco-Friendly 3D Printing Alternatives

A researcher at The University of New Mexico School of Engineering has developed a “recipe book” for sustainable 3D print materials.

Understanding FAA and EASA Efforts to Certify 3D Printed Parts

Understanding FAA and EASA Efforts to Certify 3D Printed Parts

What does it take to qualify an additive part as airworthy?

Elegoo Previews Jupiter 2: High-Resolution Resin 3D Printer with Innovative Features

Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts

Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts

Rapid Liquid Print has made some big steps since we last saw them in 2023.

Print-on-Demand Beta on Thangs Marks Key Milestone in Shapeways’ Relaunch Strategy

From Imports to Innovation: The Auto Industry’s 3D Printing Pivot

From Imports to Innovation: The Auto Industry’s 3D Printing Pivot

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how new tariffs and tech are reshaping the auto supply chain.

Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer

Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer

Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.

Oregon State Researchers Develop New Algorithms to Advance Multi-Axis 3D Printing

Oregon State Researchers Develop New Algorithms to Advance Multi-Axis 3D Printing

I spoke to researchers from Oregon State University, who have been doing some interesting work on 3D print slicing algorithms.

Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon3D has introduced a new, low-cost ceramic resin 3D printer, the Coyote.

USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

Big changes at the USPTO, which could affect 3D printing. In a significant regulatory shift, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suspended expedited examination for design patent applications under…