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.
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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
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.
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.