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Czech Team Attempts 800km Journey From Prague to Hamburg in Fully 3D-Printed Kayak

A team is today attempting to paddle a fully 3D printed kayak from Prague to Hamburg.

3D Systems Introduces MJP 300W Plus for Jewelry Production

The combination of exceptional resolution and dissolvable, meltable supports enables precise surface quality.

Bambu Lab Confirms October 14 Launch Date for Upcoming P2S 3D Printer

Bambu Lab just set a date of October 14th to announce the new P2S.

3D-Fuel Lowers Filament Prices After Expanding Production Capacity

3D-Fuel has found a way to reduce their filament pricing.

Modix Expands Into FGF With Launch of MAMA-1700 and Plans for Larger Systems Ahead

News this week from Modix: they’re now shipping their massive MAMA-1700 3D printer.

How Oil & Gas Skills and 3D Printing Are Accelerating Geothermal Power

In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how oil-and-gas skills and supply chains accelerate next-gen geothermal, explain that the “Big Beautiful Bill” preserves key tax credits, and spotlight additive manufacturing, from packer components and armored PDC bits to compact heat exchangers, in projects by Fervo, Eavor, and CTR–Baker Hughes.

Prusa Reduces MK4S 3D Printer Price Amid Market Shift to CoreXY Systems

Prusa Research announced a “permanent” price decrease for their popular MK4S desktop FFF 3D printer.

Researchers Develop New Sol-Gel 3D Printing Process for Pure Glass Fabrication

Researchers have developed an entirely new way to 3D print pure glass.

Potential Furniture Tariffs and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the winners, losers, and consumer costs of the administration’s latest trade move.

Energy Use Emerges as Key Challenge for Enclosed CoreXY 3D Printers

The latest desktop 3D printer form factor has introduced a new challenge: power consumption.

Service Transforms Property Photos and Blueprints Into Detailed 3D-Printed Models

I’m always on the lookout for new 3D print applications, and I think I found a new one: custom homes.

Study Finds Microplastics Can Be Absorbed by Vegetables, Raising Food Safety Concerns

A new study reveals that microplastics can be absorbed by vegetables.

3D Printing Unleashed: Innovations for Pets and Vets

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing is transforming everything pets need—from custom prosthetics to food, toys, and veterinary care.

Meshy.ai Launches Meshy 6 Preview With Major Advances in 3D Model Quality

Meshy.ai has released a new model, Meshy 6.

From Prototyping to Production: VoxelMatters Predicts Major Shift in Automotive AM

VoxelMatters predicts explosive growth in automotive additive manufacturing over the next decade.

AeroDry Lets Makers 3D Print Their Own Multi-Spool Filament Dryer

Need a filament dryer for those exotic engineering materials? Why not print one?

Design of the Week: Alu Vines Chair

This week’s selection is the Alu Vines Chair by 3D designer Peter Donders.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 5, 2025

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

The Women of R&D Tax Savers: Perspectives in 3D Printing

The women of R&D Tax Savers discuss their experiences covering the 3D printing industry in recent years.

How Designers Can Access Free 3D Models of Components from Major Suppliers

Did you know you can download STL files for many common mechanical parts for absolutely no charge?

Apis Cor Develops Next-Generation 3DCP Printer With 3X Faster Speed

Apis Cor is building a new production 3D printer.

3D Systems Refocuses Strategy on AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing Workflows

3D Systems announced a sweeping change in strategy this week. The company, one of the original 3D printing companies after their invention of the SLA process back in the 80’s, has faced stiff competition in recent years. This has eroded their position, which they hope to recover as a result of the announced changes. What’s… Continue reading 3D Systems Refocuses Strategy on AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing Workflows

Bambu Lab Opens its First Retail Store in Shenzhen

Bambu Lab opened its first flagship retail store in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, marking a significant milestone in making desktop 3D printing more accessible and engaging for the public, and promoting additive manufacturing adoption in general. From hardware to software, to online platform and now on to retail, the Bambu Lab experience is increasingly resembling a combination… Continue reading Bambu Lab Opens its First Retail Store in Shenzhen

Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 2

Our hands on review of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer continues with a look at operations.

Hands On with the Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer, Part 1

We’ve finally completed our very long test of Bambu Lab’s amazing H2D 3D printer.

Firefly Aerospace’s Additive Manufacturing Playbook: From Engines to Moon Landers, Backed by Wall Street

Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how Firefly Aerospace is using additive manufacturing, from 3D printed Blue Ghost thrusters to AFP-built composite structures and Miranda engine development, to scale its launch and lunar ambitions in the wake of its August 7, 2025 IPO.

Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer to Support Multiple AMS Units

Bambu Lab will soon support multiple AMS units on their A1 series.

Researchers Use AI to Develop Metamaterial Strong than Steel, but as Light as Foam

Researchers have used AI to develop a metamaterial that is stronger than steel, but lighter than foam.

DJI Developments Might Foreshadow Future 3D Printer Regulations

A quiet development with DJI has some implications for Asian 3D printer manufacturers.

From Printer to Payload: Additive Manufacturing’s Role in the U.S. Drone Surge

Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore how AeroVironment’s integration of additive manufacturing, autonomous systems, and battlefield feedback is transforming modern warfare under the U.S. Drone Dominance doctrine.

Elegoo Publishes Open Source Firmware and Addresses Multicolor Printing for Centauri Carbon

Elegoo answered two key questions about their popular Centauri Carbon desktop 3D printer.

Formlabs Is Outpacing Competitors in the Growing SLS 3D Printing Market

Formlabs is apparently winning the SLS 3D printing race.

Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact

Tariffs continue to mess up purchasing for US residents. The blanket imposition of a series of tariffs on non-US goods in recent months has made quite a bit of a mess for all concerned, including those purchasing desktop 3D printers. The issue is that the vast majority of desktop 3D printers used in the US… Continue reading Managing 3D Printer Tariffs: Assembly Workarounds, Surprise Shipping Fees, Buyer Impact

Breaking the Ice: Davie Bets Big on U.S. Polar Security Fleet

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the Canadian shipbuilder, Davie Defense, is expanding into the US via the acquisition of a shipyard in Texas and how this sends waves through the 3D printing industry.

Slant 3D Launches Portals V2: Direct-to-Consumer 3D Prints

Slant 3D launched V2 of their Portals system with some very intriguing new capabilities.

How 3D Printing Is Opening Shoe Design to Creators Beyond Major Brands

David Tobin has unleashed a 3D printed shoe design, and this might change everything.

Automating Heat-Set Inserts: Using a 3D Printer’s Hot End

I’m looking at an unusual method of placing threaded inserts into 3D prints.

Design of the Week: MicroLab 2

This week’s selection is MicroLab 2 by Can Berk.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 28, 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, September 28, 2025

Inside the Arsenal: The Army’s 3D Printing Revolution at Rock Island

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how the U.S. Army is scaling 3D printing from battle-damage repairs to mass-producing drones and next-generation military infrastructure at Rock Island Arsenal.

Desktop 3D Printer Makers Face Strategic Choice Between DIY Market and Automation

Desktop 3D printer manufacturers face a choice going forward.

Canadian Ribfest Event Scammed by 3D Printed Tokens

Fake 3D printed tokens flood a charitable event in Canada.

CMU Researchers Use AI to Autonomously Manage 3D Printing Workflows on FFF Systems

Researchers have found a way to use AI to autonomously control 3D print workflows.

Austal, Alabama Shipbuilding and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi investigate how Austal USA is not just expanding shipyard capacity with new multi-hundred-million-dollar facilities but also embedding cutting-edge 3D printing and additive manufacturing to transform naval supply chains and dramatically cut lead times.

AE-VAM Breakthrough Enables Benchy Prints in Under 55 Seconds with Commercial-Grade Accuracy

Researchers have developed a new form of high-speed volumetric 3D printing they call “AE-VAM”.

Musician Builds Playable 3D Printed Hadrosaur Skull to Explore Prehistoric Sounds

A project has used 3D printing to create a “dinosaur choir”.

MoBluRF Enables High-Quality Dynamic 3D Capture Using Ordinary Smartphones and Cameras

Researchers have developed a new approach for capturing 3D models using neural radiance fields.

Raven Space Systems Relocates to Colorado to Scale Flight-Grade Composite 3D Printing

In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine Raven Space Systems’ relocation to Broomfield, Colorado, and how its patented Microwave Assisted Deposition technology could accelerate production of aerospace-grade composite hardware for hypersonic, reentry, and satellite applications.

The Role of Investment Cycles in the Rise and Fall of 3D Printer Companies

With the recent downfalls of several prominent 3D printer companies, I thought I’d explain the involvement of investment companies.

ICON’s Concrete 3D Printing Tech Gains Mainstream Attention With NYT Coverage

ICON has been featured by the New York Times.

Nanoe Demonstrates Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing on Standard Bambu Lab Desktop Printers

Is it possible to 3D print advanced ceramics and metals on a desktop Bambu Lab 3D printer?

Norway’s US$13.5 Billion Frigate Purchase and the Role of 3D Printing in Naval Defense

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Norway’s $13.5 billion frigate purchase from BAE Systems underscores the nation’s central role in NATO’s maritime defense while highlighting how 3D printing is transforming shipbuilding and strengthening allied naval capabilities.

Tool Changing vs. Hot-End Swapping: The Battle for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing

The desktop 3D print world seems to be converging on two technology approaches. Which will win?

IT3D Group Offers Hybrid Pellet and Filament Extrusion Across Industrial 3D Printer Line

IT3D Group produces a flexible line of industrial FFF and FGF 3D printers.

Stratasys Sets Industry Benchmark With Comprehensive 99-Page ESG Report

Stratasys released its fourth annual ESG report.

Golden Shares and Silicon Deals: How U.S. Government Investments Reshape Industry and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi explore how unprecedented U.S. government equity deals—from semiconductors to rare earths—are reshaping industry partnerships and creating ripple effects across the 3D printing sector.

How AI Could Reshape the Workflow of Designing and 3D Printing Parts

I’ve been thinking about recent developments in AI technology and how they might dramatically change how we make parts.

Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Surges Past $17M, Redefining Desktop 3D Printing Market

So how has the Snapmaker campaign been going?

BIQU Shifts Strategy Toward Bambu Lab With Extensive Accessory Portfolio

I’m a bit astonished at the number of Bambu Lab accessories currently sold by BIQU.

Design of the Week: Octopus Table Lamp

This week’s selection is the Octopus Table Lamp by MakerWorld contributor A_ilterish.

Which 3D print company is the biggest this week? [Image by Stefan Keller from Pixabay]

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 21, 2025

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

Why Tariffs Could Be the Tipping Point for Industrial 3D Printing Adoption

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how newly imposed 15–20 percent tariffs are reshaping global manufacturing strategies and why 3D printing is uniquely positioned to help companies reduce costs, reshore production, and gain resilience.

Formlabs Enters 3D Printing Service Market with Form Now for On-Demand Parts

Formlabs announced a new 3D print service, Form Now.

Massive 3D-Printed Concrete Sculpture to Form Artificial Reef Off Miami Coast

A massive 3D-printed sculpture is to be placed underwater in Florida.

3D Printed Dissolvable PCBs: A New Path to Recyclable Electronics

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print recyclable PCBs.

Researchers Develop Nickel Catalyst to Recycle Mixed Polyolefin Plastics

Researchers have found a way to recycle mixed polymers, or at least some of them.

Open-Source Berkeley Humanoid Lite Democratizes Access to 3D Printed Humanoid Robots

Researchers have developed a low-cost, 3D printable humanoid robot design.

Peanut Shells Added to PLA Yield Sustainable, Antimicrobial 3D Printing Material

Researchers have developed an antimicrobial 3D printer filament using peanut shells.

Japan’s Manufacturing Revival: How the U.S.–Japan Trade Deal, Buffett, and Nippon Steel Signal a New Era of 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the seismic shifts in U.S.–Japan trade—from Warren Buffett’s renewed love affair with Japan’s “sogo shosha,” to Nippon Steel’s headline-grabbing U.S. Steel takeover, Honda’s AM ambitions, and Ricoh’s own print-on-demand for cameras—showing how, after years of stagnant growth, Japan’s industrial might is surging back powered by 3D printing and global investment.

Why Starting a New Desktop 3D Printer Company Is Nearly Impossible in 2025

Could you start a brand-new desktop 3D printer company today?

Inflate3D Lets Users Stretch and Deform 3D Models With Simple Controls

Andrew Sink has developed a curious utility called “Inflate3D”.

Researchers Develop AI Model to Predict Properties of Mixed PolyJet Resins

Researchers have developed a method of predicting the engineering properties of mixed resins.

From Tariff Turmoil to Additive Advantage: Caterpillar’s 3D Printing Push

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how Caterpillar’s US$1.5 billion tariff exposure is accelerating its 3D printing strategy to localize production, cut costs, and safeguard supply-chain resilience.

Desktop Metal Relaunches Under New Ownership, Targeting Defense and Energy Applications

It looks like Desktop Metal has arisen.

Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications

It appears the major area for metal 3D printing applications could become military. For a long while the major (and most profitable) areas were aerospace, healthcare and dental. The latter two were driven by the need for customization: you can’t mass manufacture identical dental aligners, for example. They need to match the patient. Aerospace was… Continue reading Metal 3D Printing Sees Rising Adoption in Military and Defense Applications

New 3D Printed Microbots Use Magnets and Ultrasound for Precise Drug Release

Researchers have developed an ingenious method of targeted drug delivery using 3D printing.

Rebuilding Energy Infrastructure: Baker Hughes, Chart Industries, and the Role of 3D Printing

In this article, Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo explore Baker Hughes’ US$13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries, analyzing its impact on energy infrastructure, clean technology, thermal and cryogenic systems, and digital industrial applications, with a focus on the expanding role of additive manufacturing in global energy innovation.