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Liquid Blade 3D Converts Old 3D Printers Into Metal Etching and Cutting Machines
A new project offers a way to make use of that old 3D printer you’re no longer using.
AMIS Pro Offers Advanced 3D Nesting and Job Preparation
AMIS offers advanced job preparation software for powder-based 3D print processes.
University of Windsor 3D Printing Multi-Story Student Residence
3D printed multi-story, net-zero housing complex to be a first for Canada.
MyMiniFactory Launches SoulCrafted Slicer Project to Build Open Source Resin 3D Printing Software
News from MyMiniFactory: they are building powerful open source slicing software for resin 3D printing.
A 3D Printed Plastic Heat Spreader That Acts Like A Metal One
A research team has shown an FFF printable plastic composite that moves heat so well it starts encroaching on “metal only” performance — while still staying electrically insulating.
Infinity Flow’s Dual-Spool S1 Plus and Cloud-Based FlowQ Enable Continuous 3D Printing
Infinity Flow produces a series of automation solutions for desktop 3D printers.
Powering Tomorrow: How TVA and ORNL Are Rewriting the Rules of Nuclear Energy
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how from the Manhattan Project to molten-salt reactors, TVA and ORNL are redefining what nuclear innovation looks like in the 21st century.
Creality Opens First Western Pop-Up Store in Los Angeles to Test U.S. Retail Strategy
Creality has opened a retail store in Los Angeles.
Bambu Lab P2S Cleared for U.S. Sales After Delay, Ending Weeks of Speculation
Bambu Lab’s P2S is finally out of US jail and can be ordered.
AMT Targets Production Efficiency with AI-Driven PostPro UP and SFX2
AMT announced two new post processing systems.
The New European Space Giant and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding explores how the merger of Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales could forge a new European space powerhouse — and why 3D printing is the technology holding it all together.
Maxon Finally Unveils Modern ZBrush Interface
Finally, after many years, ZBrush is ditching their incredibly confusing interface.
New Vortek Upgrade Pricing Reveals DIY Path to H2C Performance
Bambu Lab announced pricing and details for a Vortek upgrade to the H2D and H2S 3D printers.
New HP 600 HT Highlights Unusual Strategy Mirroring Earlier Stratasys Partnership
We’ve learned a bit of a surprise about HP’s new FFF 3D printer.
How Vanderbilt and Northeastern Are Redefining Innovation Through Satellite Campuses and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how Vanderbilt and Northeastern are turning their satellite campuses into innovation engines that fuse 3D printing, research, and regional economic growth.
Rumored Investment Could Position Bambu Lab as World’s Largest 3D Printer Manufacturer
There are rumors that Bambu Lab is about to receive a massive investment that might make them the biggest 3D printer company on the planet.
PostProcess Launches DEMI X 5000, a Large-Format Dual-Agitation Resin Cleaning System
PostProcess announced a rather interesting new resin cleaning system, the DEMI X 5000.
EOS, Farsoon, and Colibrium Additive Unveil New High-Power Metal 3D Printers With Major Productivity Gains
Last week seemed to be the moment for metal 3D printers, as several companies announced new models.
Design of the Week: WrapMate
This week’s selection is the WrapMate by MakerWorld contributor WarriorSoto.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 23, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
L-Codes for Additive Manufacturing: Recognizing 3D Printed Prosthetics and Orthotics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi decode how recent updates to L-codes now recognize additively manufactured prosthetics and orthotics, marking a pivotal step toward mainstream reimbursement and broader access to 3D printed healthcare solutions.
A 3D Printer for the Holidays? Here’s What Buyers Should Know
For anyone considering a 3D printer as a holiday gift this year, it’s a great idea — but one that requires more thought than simply picking the fanciest box on the shelf.
Major Corporate Move: DJI Makes Huge Investment in Elegoo
In what could be one of the biggest corporate moves in 3D printing this year, DJI has apparently invested in Elegoo.
HP Reenters FFF Market With 600 HT, a High-Temperature 3D Printer
Surprise! HP has introduced a filament 3D printer, the 600 HT.
INTAMSYS Launches FUNMAT PRO 310 APOLLO
The system delivers up to 4x faster print speeds and more than double Z-axis strength (exceeding 40 MPa).
Hands on with the PlateCycler
We had the opportunity to test the new PlateCycler accessory this week.
New Xact Metal Printers Target Micro-Resolution and Larger-Format Metal AM
Xact Metal announced not one, but two new metal 3D printers.
HP Launches Additive Manufacturing Network to Boost MJF Part Production
HP appears to be making a move to generate more 3D print activity on their equipment.
Closing the Skills Gap, Layer by Layer
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how GE Aerospace’s new US$30 million training initiative and the rise of additive manufacturing are reshaping America’s industrial workforce and redefining how the nation builds skills.
Prusa Research Confirms Eight Material INDX Upgrade for CORE One
Prusa Research yesterday announced details on their long-hinted move to Bondtech’s INDX system.
Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion
Stratasys is getting into metal 3D printing? An announcement from Stratasys last week said the company had invested in 3D printer manufacturer Tritone. Although it is a minority stake, it seems the door is open to a full acquisition later. Stratasys said: “Participation in the most recent investment round, which includes Discount Capital and Fortissimo… Continue reading Stratasys Takes Minority Stake in Tritone, Opening Path Toward Potential Metal 3D Printing Expansion
Lapis Sheet Lamination Process Delivers High-Resolution Metal 3D Printing Without Powder
I’m reading about an entirely new method of 3D printing metal that involves sheets.
Reinventing Orthopaedics: DePuy Synthes and the Additive Age of MedTech
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of DePuy Synthes sets the stage for a more agile, 3D printing–driven orthopaedics powerhouse ready to redefine surgical innovation.
Bambu Lab Launches H2C With New Vortek Hot-End Swapping System
As promised, Bambu Lab released the much anticipated H2C 3D printer today.
E3D Unveils ObXiDian 500 Hot End With 500°C Rating and 5× Harder Coating
E3D announced what might be the most powerful hot end on the market: the ObXiDian 500.
Artec 3D Splits Artec Studio Into Pro and Lite Versions
Artec 3D announced some interesting changes to their popular 3D scanning software, effectively splitting it into two different products.
The Red, White and Blueprint: Patriot Investing and the Rise of 3D Printing in Defense and Space
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how patriotic investing fuels a transformation in the 3D printing industry—where companies aligned with national-interest sectors are not just beneficiaries of capital, but active adopters of additive manufacturing as foundational technology.
QIDI Max4 Redefines Affordable Professional 3D Printing with High-Performance Design
QIDI’s new Max4 is quite a powerful desktop 3D printer.
Lynxter Introduces NEST-GEL and NEST-POWDER for Complex Silicone 3D Prints
Lynxter announced a very interesting set of accessories for their silicone 3D printer.
Design of the Week: AMS PRIME
This week’s selection is the AMS PRIME by MakerWorld contributor Glue.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 16, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Small Reactors, Big Toolpaths: How DOE’s Fast-Track Pilot Puts Additive Manufacturing on Nuclear’s Critical Path
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how DOE’s fast-track test-reactor pilot converts policy into product by pushing designs toward factory replication, with additive manufacturing (AM) accelerating qualification, thermal hardware performance, and supply-chain resilience.
Another Very Questionable 3D Print Market Report Emerges
A week later, I am again presented with an extremely suspicious 3D print market analyst report.
AON3D Boosts 3D Print Speeds by 54% with Physics-Based Optimization
AON3D has somehow sped up their print speeds by 54%.
Anycubic’s Photon P1, the First Dual-Vat Multicolor Desktop Resin 3D Printer
Anycubic is readying a new resin 3D printer, the Photon P1.
Design Theft Crisis in 3D Model Platforms Sparks Legal Battles
The frequency of unauthorized 3D model content is increasing and something has to be done.
Formlabs’ New Tough Resins Get Closer to True Manufacturing
Formlabs today introduced a new family of materials designed to rival the strength and resilience of traditional thermoplastics.
MIT Releases Open-Source Dual-Extruder Biotic Printer
MIT researchers unveiled an open-source dual-extruder syringe 3D printer aimed at reliable, multi-material printing of renewable biomaterial pastes.
Korea’s Big Shipyard Moves Into U.S. Navy Work — And the 3D-Printing Edge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how South Korea’s bold push into U.S. Navy shipyards is bringing advanced 3D printing technologies to the heart of American shipbuilding.
Elegoo Appears to End Multicolor Development for Original Centauri Carbon
Elegoo has apparently given up on multicolor desktop 3D printing, at least on their original Centauri Carbon system.
Bambu Lab H Series Now Compatible with 3DPrinterOS
3DPrinterOS announced support for Bambu Lab’s H Series.
Angstrom Group Expands Vertical Integration with Acquisition of Mantle
Another 3D printer company has undergone a corporate acquisition: Mantle was acquired by Angstrom Group.
From Algorithms to Action: SoftBank’s Physical AI Bet on ABB
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe connect SoftBank’s robotics deal to the rise of additive manufacturing and the next wave of AI-powered production.
Solid Knitting Breakthrough: Cornell Team Builds Machine for 3D Knitted Objects
A new 3D printing concept has been developed — or is it just knitting?
Drywise 1.5 Introduces Smart Software Integration and Hardware Improvements
Thought3D has released an upgraded Drywise system.
3DCP Home Costs Emerge: VeroTouch Project Suggests 3D Printed Houses Still Above Market Rates
We’ve heard of 3D printed homes, but what exactly do they cost? Now there’s some hints of real 3DCP home price levels.
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.