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Nobel Prize for Innovation, AI, and 3D Printing: Fueling the Next Wave of Economic Growth
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine how Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt link innovation, AI, and creative destruction to the next great wave of economic growth.
PERFI’s Lumin 3D Printer Builds Objects in Minutes
A Danish company offers a high speed volumetric 3D printer.
Valcun’s REMUS Enables Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing
Valcun took an interesting step into a new market with their new REMUS toolhead.
XJet Launches Carmel Pro, a Compact and Affordable NPJ 3D Printer for Metals and Ceramics
XJet announced a new, compact 3D printer using their NPJ technology.
Design of the Week: Bambu Diaper
This week’s selection is the Bambu Diaper by MakerWorld contributor HackMan.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 3, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Craft to Code: How Ottobock Industrialized Personalization
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Ottobock’s digital scan-to-print ecosystem is redefining prosthetic care from artisanal to algorithmic precision.
Flawed FDM Market Report Misidentifies Key 3D Printing Players, Undermining Credibility
I’m looking at what seems to be a marketing analysis for the FDM market, but there are problems.
Trumpf’s Former Additive Manufacturing Division Rebrands as ATLIX
A change to a brand, but could the equipment change, too?
New MetalFab 420K from Additive Industries Enhances Speed, Power, and Precision
Additive Industries launched a new metal 3D printer, the MetalFab 420K.
Caracol AM Unveils THE CAB, a 3D Printed RV Made From Recycled Polymer
On display at Formnext, the latest project demonstrates faster production, reduced waste, and modular design for sustainable mobile living.
Anycubic Launches Kobra S1 Max Combo with Larger Build Volume and Enhanced Material Capabilities
Anycubic revealed their latest desktop 3D printer: the Kobra S1 Max Combo.
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM 3D Print Giant Rocket Injector
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM Solutions have 3D printed a huge and complex rocket engine component.
Authentise Expands Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem with New Integrations from Digifabster, Paperless Parts, and 3D Spark
Authentise continues to be busy expanding their growing ecosystem.
Beyond the Beaker: Corning’s AI Success and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine Corning’s success with the AI boom due to its fiber optic research and development, all while setting a place for 3D printing to hedge any unforeseen risks. Corning’s AI Glow-Up: How 3D Printing Could Shape Its Next Big Win Corning, often associated with glass manufacturing and kitchenware more than… Continue reading Beyond the Beaker: Corning’s AI Success and 3D Printing
Thoughts on Prusa Research’s OpenPrintTag Ending Proprietary Filament Lock-Ins
Late last week Prusa Research announced something that could be the most important development in desktop 3D printing in 2025.
Agricultural Waste Fibers Improve Sustainability in 3D Concrete Printing
A new study explores how agricultural waste fibers can strengthen and stabilize 3D printed concrete while cutting the environmental cost of construction materials.
Do You Need a Resin Vacuum?
Is it the month for crazy 3D printing gadgets?
Tariff Shock in Pasta: Can 3D Printing Keep Italian Brands on American Tables?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how a pinch of 3D printing might be the secret ingredient Italy’s pasta makers need to beat America’s 107% tariff bite.
CASTOR Shuts Down After Eight Years of Guiding Companies into Additive Manufacturing
It seems that CASTOR is no more.
Prusa Research Partners with Filament 2 on Silicone 3D Printing, But Who Will Buy It?
Prusa Research announced a new silicone 3D printing feature, but I wonder whether it will catch on.
Reinventing Nuclear: How TNC and Nucor Are Laying the Groundwork for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight how TNC’s AI-driven Nuclear Operating System and Nucor’s certified steel supply could finally bring 3D printing to scale in nuclear energy.
Elegoo Confirms Centauri Carbon 2 Launch with Built-In Multicolor System
Elegoo has officially mentioned the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer, suggesting a release soon.
FCC Crackdown on China-Based Certification Labs Could Cause Delays for 3D Printers and Other Electronics
There’s another possible reason for 3D printer sales delays in the US.
Another Instant Bambu Lab Accessory from BIQU: The Panda Stack
You have to hand it to BIQU.
Design of the Week: X Bench
This week’s selection is the X Bench by The New Raw.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 2, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
SALEHE: I Make Shoes — A Design Journey Powered by Creativity and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides commentary on the 3D printing relevance of Salehe Bembury’s new book, “I Make Shoes.”
Prusa Launches Larger CORE One L 3D Printer
Prusa Research suddenly announced the CORE One L 3D printer.
Polymaker Launches PET-GF15 with Exceptional Layer Adhesion
Polymaker has made an interesting addition to their Fiberon line.
Project Diamanti: 3D Printed Concrete Bridge in Venice Showcases Energy- and Emission-Reducing Design
Researchers have developed what some call a “sustainable” 3D printable construction technique.
Flashforge Patent Reveals Waste Free Toolchanger 3D Printing Concept
It appears that Flashforge is getting into the toolchanger game.
Josef Průša Awarded Czech Medal of Merit for Advancing 3D Printing and Entrepreneurship
Josef Průša has been awarded the Czech Medal of Merit.
Tunable 3D Printed Structures Could Revolutionize Crash Protection
A new 3D print application has been developed by researchers: crash protection.
From Tariffs to Customization: Why 3D Printing Matters for Kitchen Cabinets
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe unpack the role 3D printing can play in light of recent tariffs and consumer trends related to kitchen cabinets.
New Patent Enables Continuous Carbon Fiber Reinforcement in Resin 3D Printing for Ultra-Strong Parts
Researchers have developed a process to embed continuous carbon fiber into resin 3D prints.
Filament Cooler” Kickstarter Promises to Chill 3D Printing Filament After Drying — But Why?
Cooling your filament? What’s that all about?
DyeMansion Acquires ASM to Expand Its Vapor Smoothing Portfolio
Dyemansion has made an acquisition.
Beyond the MAX: Rolls-Royce, Additive Manufacturing, and Boeing’s Next Narrowbody
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi peel back the curtain on Boeing’s unannounced 737 MAX successor—and how Rolls-Royce’s additive manufacturing muscle may quietly define its engine.
Bambu Lab Secures Patent for Advanced Multimaterial Filament Assignment System
Bambu Lab just received a very interesting multimaterial patent.
Wohlers Associates Releases Free Q3 2025 Additive Manufacturing Report Highlighting Key Industry Trends
The Wohlers Quarterly AM report is now available.
Boston Micro Fabrication Secures Patent for Dual-Resolution Micro 3D Printing Technology
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) announced they’ve received an important patent.
Divergent Creates Domestic Supply Chain for Manufacturing its Own Printers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti spotlight Divergent’s success and recent focus in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Mango3D Expands Beyond Slicing with Lychee Gen, an AI-Powered 3D Model Creation Platform
Mango3D announced a new service: Lychee Gen.
Australian Police Seize 281 3D Printed Firearms in Nationwide Crackdown
A police operation in Australia has cracked down on 3D printed weapons.
FibreSeek Reveals $2,399 Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Price
Fibreseeker has revealed more details about their price-breaking continuous carbon fiber 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Fruit Fly Trap
This week’s selection is the Fruit Fly Trap by Printables contributor klworx.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 26, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week. Publicly traded companies are required to post their financial reports, as well as appear on stock markets. From there we can calculate the total value of their company by multiplying the current stock price by the… Continue reading Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 26, 2025
Deere & Company: From 19th-Century Plows to 21st-Century Additive Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe delve into how John Deere is leveraging additive manufacturing and R&D tax incentives to stay ahead amid tariffs, supply chain strains, and global competition.
Why Hasn’t Bambu Lab Entered the Resin 3D Printing Market?
Why hasn’t Bambu Lab announced a resin 3D printer?
Researchers 3D Print Multiple Material Properties from a Single Resin Using Heat and Light Control
Researchers have developed a method to print different materials using a single 3D printable resin.
ExOne and voxeljet Merge, Unifying the Global Sand 3D Printing Market
The two companies producing sand 3D printers are now unified.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with print results.
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Combo Operations Browsing the K2’s interface we found the menus to be very intuitive, with all the typical important system… Continue reading Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Creality K2 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Creality K2 Combo 3D printer this week.
Luxury at Sea: 3D Printing for Yachts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi test the waters on how 3D printing is transforming luxury yacht building—from hull molds to bespoke interiors—pushing the boundaries of customization at sea.
Elegoo Quietly Launches Centauri Carbon 2 in China, Adding Multicolor Printing
Elegoo announced the Centauri Carbon 2 — on their China site.
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2: Faster, Smarter, and Capable of Eight-Color 3D Printing
Anycubic’s Kobra 3 V2 desktop FFF 3D printer looks like a reasonable upgrade over the Kobra 3.
Maker Experiments with Manually Resuming a Failed 3D Print — and Reveals Future Potential for Smart Recovery
Have you ever wanted to somehow recover a 3D print job that failed in mid-print? Someone tried to do this.
RVs Explore the Great Outdoors with Help from 3D Printing
In this article, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take us on a road trip exploring how 3D printers have been helping to shape the RV industry.
US Tariff Laws Leave Few Options for Duty-Free 3D Printer Imports — Except in Rare Cases
Is it possible to avoid US tariffs when importing a 3D printer?
Researchers Develop Ultrafast 3D Printing Process Enabling Same-Day Chairside Dental Crowns
Researchers have developed a way to enable chairside dental crowns.
Cemforge Uses Physics-Based AI to Design Custom Concrete Mixes for 3DCP Applications
A new startup company hopes to assist 3DCP companies by generating concrete formulations.
America’s Largest Shipbuilder Rethinks the Yard: How HII and 23 Partners Are Reinventing Naval Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi set sail through the US Navy’s most ambitious shipbuilding program in decades, which involves Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and 23 shipbuilders.
Bambu Lab’s P2S Launch Confirms New Era of Lower Pricing for Advanced 3D Printers
The 3D printer price reset seems to be complete.
U.S. Commerce Department Survey Raises Questions About Future Restrictions on Imported 3D Printers
A US Department of Commerce survey suggests there could be troubles for non-US 3D printers in the future.
MIT Develops 3D Printable Aluminum Alloy Stable at Temperatures Up to 400C
MIT researchers developed what might be a revolutionary 3D printable aluminum alloy, and they did so with a very interesting approach.
Design of the Week: SpoolSense
This week’s selection is SpoolSense by MakerWorld contributor Peter Lancz.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 19, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Vietnam Outruns China in Sneaker Production Amid 3D Printing Advances
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor showcase how Vietnam has overtaken China as the world’s sneaker hub, driven by resilient industrial clusters and the rise of 3D printing innovation.
Ameralabs Launches FLX-300 Resin That Retains Flexibility
Ameralabs announced a new 3D printer resin with an unusual property.
3D Printed Prosthetics Approved for Reimbursement, Enabling to Major Market Growth
A quiet announcement might provide a huge increase in the use of 3D printing.
Only a Few 3D Printers Still Support 2.85mm Filament
Which 3D printers still use the 2.85mm filament standard?
MIT Researchers Develop Generative CAD System Optimized for 3D Printing Constraints
Researchers have developed a generative CAD system specifically for 3D printing.
Security in 3D Printing Clouds: Who Can Legally Access Your Data?
I’ve been thinking about 3D print cloud security.
FBR’s Hadrian Robot Blurs the Line Between 3D Printing and Automated Bricklaying
I’m reading about an unusual robotic construction system and comparing it to 3D printing.
EU Medical Device Tariffs and 3D Printing: A New Strategic Imperative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. tariffs on EU medical devices could raise patient costs—but also open the door for America’s 3D printing expertise to lead the next wave of MedTech innovation.
Signs of Renewed Investment Emerge in the 3D Printing Industry
There’s been much written about the sorry state of investment in the 3D print industry lately.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Sharp Declines in Industrial and Midrange 3D Printer Sales
A report from CONTEXT shows troubles for several segments in the 3D print industry.
OpenVCAD, an Open-Source Tool for Voxel-Based 3D Design
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed “OpenVCAD”.
Archer Aviation’s Defense Pivot Is a Manufacturing Pivot Powered by 3D Printing
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding assess Archer Aviation’s push into defense, driven by the Overair IP acquisition and its Anduril and AFWERX programs, showing how additive manufacturing and AM-for-composites compress design-to-flight cycles, reduce weight, and enable distributed sustainment for next-generation eVTOLs.
Bambu Lab Officially Launches P2S 3D Printer With AI Detection, Servo Extruder, and Adaptive Cooling
As expected, Bambu Lab announced the P2S desktop 3D printer.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Appears on TaoBao Amid Confusion Over Multicolor Printing Plans
There’s something strange going on at Elegoo.
Manufacturers Can Enter Additive Manufacturing Through CNC-3D Printing Hybrid Systems
There’s a possibly easier path for manufacturers to enter the world of 3D printing.
SLB and the Future of Energy: Digital Platforms, AI Innovation, and Industrial 3D Printing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how SLB is reshaping the energy sector through digital platforms, AI-driven operations, and industrial 3D printing, positioning additive manufacturing as a mission-critical enabler in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
Researchers Develop Method to “Program” Voxel Stiffness in Resin 3D Printing
Researchers have found a way to “program” voxels in resin 3D printing.
Smart Plant Foundations’ Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Seedling Growth
A new application for 3D printing has been developed for smart farming.
EPFL Researchers Develop “Hydrogel Infusion” Method for 3D Printing Dense Metals and Ceramics
Researchers at EPFL have discovered an entirely new method of 3D printing metals and ceramics.
Design of the Week: Stackable Filament Dry Box
This week’s selection is the Stackable Filament Dry Box by MakerWorld contributor Troepster.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 12, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reardon Metal, Reimagined: MIT’s 3D Printed Aluminum Hits Five-Fold Strength
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi lead the charge into a new age of metals by reporting on how MIT engineers are leveraging machine learning and 3D printing to transform ordinary aluminum into a super-strong structural alloy.
Bambu Lab Takes Transparency Leap With Trust Center, But Will It Ease Western Concerns?
Bambu Lab launched “Trust Center”, but will it work?
Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print world. Today that market is dominated by desktop machines that can print in multiple colors using a filament swapping accessory. That works well, except… Continue reading Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign