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Gaza: Rebuilding Buildings and Bodies With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi make the case that, as Gaza faces the dual task of reconstructing shattered infrastructure and restoring lives, 3D printing offers a disruptive, scalable bridge to rebuild both buildings and bodies.
Machine Learning Predicts LPBF Defects By Surface Angle
Researchers report a machine learning approach to predict LPBF defects from up-skin and down-skin angles, suggesting there might be angle-aware process control for metal AM.
Developer Releases “Simplified Open Community License” in Sharp Critique of Prusa’s New OCL
The Open Community License announced by Prusa Research last week has inspired an even simpler alternative, the Simplified Open Community License.
MX3D Spins Off ArtLab to Serve Growing Demand for Large-Scale Printed Art and Custom Structures
MX3D has made an interesting move by setting up a subsidiary.
NDAA 2026 Expands Additive Manufacturing Mandates While Banning Use of Chinese-Made AM Equipment
The new US National Defense Authorization Act includes quite a few statements on additive manufacturing, some of which will affect product sales.
Caracol and Weber: A Strategic Match in LFAM
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on Caracol’s move to acquire Weber and its implications for the future of large-scale 3D printing.
New Guidelines Expand Shotcrete 3D Printing Geometry
A new study codifies process rules that make shotcrete 3D printing more reliable and more ambitious.
Red Flags Suggest Caution for the K-100 SLS 3D Printer Launch
Surprise! There’s a new 3D printer on Kickstarter, but this one uses SLS, not FFF.
Recent Patents Suggest Creality Is Building a Broad Intellectual Property Portfolio
Creality seems to be patenting a great deal of intellectual property.
Creality Quietly Introduces New “Spark X” Brand Focused on Automated, AI-Enhanced 3D Printing
Creality quietly announced something called “Spark X” last week.
Design of the Week: Huge 3DCP print
This week’s selection is a gigantic 3DCP print by Urbacon Trading & Contracting.
3D Printed Steel Retrofits For Historic Masonry Walls
Researchers propose 3D printed steel reinforcement to discreetly strengthen vulnerable unreinforced masonry.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 21, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Rise of Additive Power: Pratt Whitney’s U.S. and India Breakthroughs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how, with faster GTF repairs and India’s rising role, Pratt Whitney is proving that 3D printing now drives engine design, not just prototypes.
Prusa Research Reworks Its Open-Source Approach
Prusa Research seems to be taking a step away from traditional open source principles.
Siemens Offers Free Solid Edge Community Edition for Makers Seeking Advanced CAD Tools
Looking for a free advanced CAD 3D modeling tool? Solid Edge offers a free version.
3Dsynth Launches Online Vase Generator That Outputs Direct GCODE
I’m trying a new online tool for 3D Printing, 3Dsynth.
Researchers Propose Force-Based Monitoring For Extrusion AM
A new study outlines how force sensing can monitor extrusion-based 3D printing in real time, promising earlier defect detection and fewer scrapped builds.
Why Food 3D Printing Still Isn’t Practical
Will food 3D printing ever work?
Backed by Strong Finances, Bambu Lab Unveils Major Community Fund for Ambitious Maker Projects
Bambu Lab anmnounced a new grant program for makers that could provide huge amounts of money for unusual projects.
Nexa3D Awarded New Resin Viscosity Patent Despite Company’s Collapse
Nexa3D has been awarded a patent!
Inside GE Appliances’ Big Bet on Local Sourcing and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how GE Appliances’ sweeping new supply chain investments and growing use of 3D printing are reshaping U.S. manufacturing from the ground up.
Laser Heating Speeds Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
A new study explores laser-heated rapid 3D printing of carbon fiber machine parts to lift speed and strength.
Why TVOC Meters Can Mislead: False Alarms When Testing 3D Printer Emissions
Be careful when you decide to measure the pollution emitted by your desktop 3D printer.
Iowa Firm Finds Niche Making Obsolete Components With 3D Printing
I’m reading about an interesting angle to make use of 3D printing for small-scale manufacturing.
Automated 3D Print Farm Achieves China-Level Costs, Raising New Questions
There has long been the idea that 3D printing will “bring back manufacturing”, but is that ever going to happen?
How Automation and 3D Printing Are Rewriting the Commercial Laundry Playbook
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how automation and 3D printing are reshaping the commercial laundry industry and the companies driving that shift.
Hybrid Layer Heights Boost FFF Strength And Efficiency
Researchers propose hybrid layer thickness to lift PLA part strength while cutting energy use.
Do Multicolor 3D Printers Redefine Desktop FFF Priorities?
Does print speed really matter anymore?
printpal Milestone Signals Shift From Traditional CAD to AI Modeling
printpal announced they’ve hit a significant milestone.
Bambu Lab Awarded Patent for Intelligent Speed-Adjusting Method
An interesting patent has just been awarded to Bambu Lab related to print quality.
Reshaping Aerospace Supply Chains: Inside the TriMas–Tinicum Transaction
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explain how Tinicum’s buyout of TriMas Aerospace signals a push toward smarter, more agile manufacturing where additive tech becomes a quiet force multiplier.
Orientation Drives Surface Roughness In FFF, mSLA, PJ, SLS
A new materials study shows how build orientation shifts surface roughness across four popular polymer AM processes.
Free 3D Splitter Tool Simplifies Breaking Large Models Into Printable Segments
There’s a new tool for printing very large objects: 3D Splitter.
ShapeScan Workflow Enables Rapid Creation of Custom 3D Printed Holders Using Images
I’m trying out a new online tool to produce outlines for designing custom 3D printed holders.
Recent Announcements Highlight Maturing Role of 3D Printing in Industry
Multiple recent announcements confirm the reality of 3D print technology in manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Horus
This week’s selection is the massive Horus Lupercal by Reddit contributor HammerDoris40k.
Plasma Coatings Tune Recycled Composite Filaments For FFF
Researchers used atmospheric plasma to tune recycled composite filaments for FFF.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 14, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Quantum Science and 3D Printing: How the University of Chicago is Forging the Frontier
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover the quantum leap between quantum science and 3D printing, which is expanding at the University of Chicago.
BIQU Unveils Panda Breath, a Smart Chamber Heating and Filtration System for Desktop 3D Printers
BIQU has introduced a new product that really should have been invented a long time ago.
In-House 3D Printing in Radiology Signals Erosion of Market for High-Cost Commercial Systems
A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.
New ArcGIS Process Lets Users Convert City Data into STL Files for 3D Printing
ArcGIS users are now able to easily download printable 3D models of cities, including buildings.
UltiMaker Retires Cloud Print and Moves Users to New Digital Factory Management Platform
UltiMaker has officially retired Cloud Print.
Active Vibration Control Sharpens FFF Surface Quality
Researchers report that real-time vibration monitoring with active control meaningfully improves the primary profile surface finish on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) prints.
ExtrudeX, a Low-Cost, DIY Filament Extruder for 3D Print Waste
A new desktop filament extruder has appeared on Kickstarter.
Snapmaker Secures Series B Funding as Chinese Tech Giants Deepen Bets on Desktop 3D Printing
There’s been another huge investment announcement for an Asian 3D printer manufacturer.
Why 3D Printed Prosthetics Haven’t Scaled
An article on IEEE Spectrum explores reasons why 3D printed prosthetics have yet to catch on.
Parker’s US$9.25 B Filtration Group Acquisition — And What It Means for 3D Printed Filters
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Parker Hannifin’s US$9.25 billion Filtration Group acquisition could ignite a new wave of 3D printed filtration innovation across pharma, nuclear, and other mission-critical markets.
3D Printed Resonators Drive Tiny Robots With Built-In Control
A new preprint outlines miniature robots propelled by piezoelectric-actuated, 3D printed resonators that promise autonomous locomotion with trajectory control embedded in the structure itself.
Hands on with PrintU
Bambu Lab released an interesting new service called “PrintU”.
ICON Completes First 3D-Printed Home at Canyon Club Resort Development in Texas
ICON announced they’ve completed their first 3D printed home in a new resort development.
Materialise CEO Outlines Key Trends Driving Additive Manufacturing Toward Mainstream Adoption
Materialise CEO Brigitte de Vet-Veithen listed her thoughts on the trends in additive manufacturing.
From Classroom to Factory Floor: Vaughn College Sparks a 3D Printing Workforce Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect Vaughn College’s Manufacturing Day and CIRCOR’s additive-manufacturing advances to the massive U.S. talent demand ahead.
Conductive PLA Enables 3D Printed Temperature Sensors
Researchers have 3D printed temperature sensors from conductive PLA, hinting at simple, embedded monitoring for everyday prints.
Anycubic’s Kobra X has Four-Channel Extrusion and Up to 19-Color Capability
Anycubic announced a new desktop FFF 3D printer, the Kobra X.
Why Desktop Recycling Struggles: Molecular Limits of Reusing 3D Printer Thermoplastics
Is it really possible to recycle 3D printer thermoplastics?
Indian Army Deploys Mobile 3D Concrete Printing System to Rebuild Border Infrastructure
The Indian Army has been using a remote 3DCP solution to rebuild border infrastructure.
The Top 3D Printing Developments of 2025: A Year Wrapped in Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ring in the season with a spirited look at the 3D printing breakthroughs that made 2025 feel like a gift to the entire industry. Every December, we take a step back to look at the year’s biggest 3D printing wins. And 2025 delivered plenty of gifts. The industry surged… Continue reading The Top 3D Printing Developments of 2025: A Year Wrapped in Innovation
Researchers Explore 3D Printed Control For Distributed Manufacturing
A new preprint argues that control and actuation can be 3D printed to advance distributed manufacturing and self replication.
Lugo Labs Awarded Patent for Hot-End Swapping System as Waste-Free FFF Technologies Advance
An interesting patent was just awarded to Lugo Labs for a hot end swapping system.
New Sinterit Academy Offers Comprehensive, No-Cost Training on SLS 3D Printing Technology
Sinterit announced a new SLS learning program — and it’s available free of charge.
Researchers Develop Multi Axis Continuous Fiber 3D Printer
A new multi axis continuous carbon fiber extrusion tool aims to make “fiber steering” practical, not just impressive in demos.
Design of the Week: Titanium Omega Bike
This week’s selection is the Omega bike frame by 1bike4life.
Miniature Punch Testing Evaluates 3D Printed Stainless Steel
A new study uses miniaturized small punch testing to probe the mechanical behavior of 3D printed stainless steel, a promising route to faster and less wasteful qualification in metal AM.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, December 7, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printed Copper vs. In-Chip Microfluidics: Which Cooling Technology Will Enable the AI Data Center?
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how 3D printed copper cold plates and in-chip microfluidic silicon are reshaping AI data center cooling, positioning copper as the rack-ready solution deployable today and in-chip microfluidics as the long-term leap, both enabled by additive manufacturing.
Minarium Launches AI-Powered 3D Model Marketplace With Natural Language Search
A new 3D model marketplace attempts to solve some persistent problems.
War in Ukraine Accelerates Demand for Additive Manufacturing as Drone Production Scales Up
While the war in Ukraine may be far away for many Fabbaloo readers, its shadow is covering many 3D print companies.
E3D Diversifies With Batch.Works to Operate 3D Print Farms
An unusual announcement from E3D suggests they are diversifying their operations.
6K Additive Chooses Australian Exchange for IPO, Secures Major Funding
6K Additive has scored a massive hoard of cash after an unexpected IPO.
Bigger Nozzles Boost PLA Strength, Study Finds
A new study links larger FFF nozzle diameters to stronger PLA parts, with modeling to back it up.
Quadratic 3D Patents New Multi-Exposure Volumetric 3D Printing Method
A new volumetric 3D printing process has been patented by Quadratic 3D.
Farsoon Expands Polymer Lineup With Lower Cost HT601P-2
Farsoon introduced a new polymer 3D printer that fills a gap in their lineup.
Cancelled California 3D-Printed Home Project Highlights Logistical and Cost Challenges in 3DCP
There are growing pains in the 3DCP industry, as a recent project was cancelled.
HNI’s US$2.2B Move for Steelcase: The Future of Office Furniture May Be 3D Printed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi build the case for how HNI’s US$2.2 billion acquisition of Steelcase could fuse industrial scale with 3D printing innovation to reshape the future of office furniture.
Researchers 3D Print Custom Bra Underwires For Comfort
A new study proposes 3D printed, customized bra underwires to improve pressure distribution and comfort — a fresh consumer application for additive manufacturing.
Emotional Farewells to First 3D Printers as Shift Toward Faster, Smarter Hardware Grows
What should you do with your beloved — and now obsolete — desktop 3D printer?
Precise Bio Reveals Scalable 3D Bioprinting Process After First Human Cell-Printed Cornea Transplant
A company has deployed a scalable process to 3D print human corneas.
Stratasys Launches RadioMatrix Material to Enable Scannable 3D Printed Surgical Models
Stratasys announced general availability of a curious new material called “RadioMatrix”.
From Pulsed Energy to Printed Anatomy: 3D Printing’s Role in Modern EP
Charles R. Goulding and Andress Bonafe break down how Boston Scientific and Johnson & Johnson’s EP rivalry is fueling explosive PFA growth and a surge in demand for 3D printed cardiac models.
Study Optimizes FFF Nozzle Geometry For Speed
A new study models how FFF nozzle shape drives pressure loss, hinting at higher print speeds without larger heaters or motors.
Tencent and Meta Launch New AI Tools That Advance 3D Model Generation
Generating 3D models with AI tools gets a bit easier with not one, but two new options.
Industry Lists in Competing 3D Food Printer Reports Reveal Fabricated Data and Outdated Sources
I found yet another absurd 3D printing market report, and this time I am comparing two sets of truly ridiculous results.
Competing 3D Printer Plate-Cycler Designs Spark Licensing Questions and Potential Patent Risks
Since our last post on the PlateCycler, we’ve learned of significant controversies about this technology.
67 Designs: 3D Printing Device Mounts for Land, Sea and Air
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how a Texas manufacturer is using 3D printing and carbon fiber to secure the digital dashboards of the off-road world.
Study Finds Airborne Fibers From PA6-CF Printing
A new HI-AM study observes airborne carbon fiber particles during PA6-CF printing on a desktop FFF system.
VideoCAD Trains AI Agents On a Real CAD Interface
New research may lead to future simplification of automated CAD model generation.
Recreus Proposes 2.20mm FilaFlex Standard to Improve TPU Print Speed and Reliability
Announced last week, Recreus has proposed a dramatic change to filament standards.
New AI Venture Cadxstudio Targets Automated CAD Generation
I’m looking at a new AI-based CAD system called “Cadxstudio”.
Design of the Week: DEC Mini
This week’s selection is the DEC Mini 3D printable minicomputer by Lorenzo Herrera.
Wood Based Shape Memory Composites Activate In Sunlight
Researchers report a wood based shape memory composite that self-assembles under sunlight, hinting at practical 4D printing without wired heaters.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 30, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Toyota Way in 2025 and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers Toyota’s evolving “Toyota Way” philosophy is quietly driving a 3D printing revolution — and Stratasys is in the driver’s seat.