3D Printing Blog

TDK’s surprise acquisition of Fabric8Labs last week shows how applications truly drive the 3D printing industry.

Photocentric's CosmicMaker project moves forward.

It’s starting to look dark for the future of desktop 3D printing.

Charles G. Goulding drills into the impact that right-to-repair laws have on routine maintenance of modern machinery and how 3D printing can be one of the solutions.

A new paper evaluates gum arabic as a natural binder for paste extrusion of rice husks, pointing to a low cost and bio based path for additive manufacturing.

Creality revealed more information about their upcoming KliTek technology.

There’s a 3D printer resin that can apparently be reused, over and over.

Creality appears to be looking at an overlooked 3D printer component: the foot.

Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore how 3D printing, scanning, and digital design are advancing equestrian equipment and equine care through customized tack, hoofwear, veterinary models, and safety-focused components.

A new academic roadmap lays out how orthopedic 3D printing could evolve into clinical bioprinting by 2050 — and what must happen along the way.

Helio Additive has now integrated with OrcaSlicer.

A new filament accessory could save many failed 3D prints.

A Chinese patent application describes a way to make FFF printers recover more intelligently from nozzle clogs and filament breaks.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how South Korea’s fierce competitiveness and economic strength are fueling a new era of cultural prestige and industrial dominance worldwide.

EPFL researchers have shown fast, accurate overprinting in tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing, placing new features around real parts and inside sealed chips using open-source software.

Startup company Lightmake proposes a new form of waste-free FFF 3D printing.

We now know a bit more about the secretive business of Formlabs.

Bambu Lab just lost a case against Stratasys. What does this mean?

This week’s selection is the FIFA World Cup Trophy by Printables contributor santiis2010.

A new study examines how to make multiple FFF printheads build the same part without creating weak seams — a critical step toward “collective” printing.

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 illustrate how the renewed global fascination with Frida Kahlo is creating unexpected opportunities for 3D printing in medical design, museum experiences, fashion, and collectible art.

The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.

A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles.

ORNL has been working on an interesting partnership to develop a 3D-printed micro-hydro system.

Luyten has produced a most unusual 3DCP printer.

Researchers evaluated how wood dust affects PLA parts printed by FFF, and the results could change how makers and manufacturers approach bio-filled filaments.

Google has stepped into the world of 3D printing in a big way.

A patent application proposes a more selective way to post-cure stereolithography parts.

A Chinese utility model patent proposes a simple way to keep 3D printer cooling fans from slowly degrading: clean the fan blades while they spin.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Ottobock’s new 3D printed silicone prosthetic liner reflects a broader movement toward mass-customized healthcare enabled by additive manufacturing and digital workflows.

A new neural field-based optimization method aims to reshape parts to reduce overhangs and, in turn, minimize the need for 3D printing support structures.

Meshy announced a new agent capability.

A new German patent application proposes a simpler way to automate part removal in 3D printers: use the motion system already inside the machine.

Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how AI-enabled FANUC robots could transform automation, additive manufacturing, and factory intelligence.

A new study evaluates the mechanical and biological behavior of 3D printed gyroid implants aimed at improving bone integration.

Formlabs announced a major new 3D printer, the Fuse X1.

Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading.

Flashforge appears to be looking at a smarter way to control resin 3D printing.

Charles G. Goulding explains how the convergence of AI data center energy demands and advanced nuclear engineering has turned additive manufacturing into a critical pathway for securing lucrative Federal R&D Tax…

A team has proposed an interpretable machine learning approach that predicts print time and filament use for FFF, potentially sharpening quotes, schedules, and configuration decisions before you slice.

A new five-axis FFF 3D printer is set to appear on Kickstarter soon.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has filed a patent for a DLP 3D printer that uses multi-directional coating to handle more difficult photopolymer materials.

Things are about to happen on Thingiverse.

This week’s selection is the The Flapulator by MakerWorld contributor Dr. Chris Haynes (a.k.a. Applepie).

Researchers show friction stir welding can join LPBF CuNiSiCr copper alloy while nearly eliminating porosity and lifting strength, hinting at a workable path to larger, higher performing thermal hardware.

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 landmark PFAS litigation, municipal filtration projects, and emerging 3D printed water treatment technologies are reshaping the global fight against “forever chemicals.”

Tripo just received US$200M, and there’s a reason for that.