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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.
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.
Why 3D Printing isn’t Fully Enshittified… Yet
We’ve heard a lot about “enshittification”, but why hasn’t it happened in 3D printing?
One Year Later: AI-Generated 3D Models Now ‘Good Enough’ for Some Users
Things seem to be changing with generated 3D models on public download sites.
3D Printer Filament Makers Increasingly Tap Into Product-Inspired Colors
Trends in 3D printer filament colours seem to be shifting.
Design of the Week: Pythagoras Cup
This week’s selection is the Pythagoras Cup by MakerWorld contributor B.Doom 3D DN.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 14, 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 14, 2025
From Copenhagen to Qatar: How COBOD is Reshaping Global Construction
Charles R. Goulding spotlight’s COBOD’s record-breaking 3D construction printers and their landmark Qatar schools project, showing how innovation at scale is rewriting the future of sustainable building.
Researchers Develop First Vitrimer Resin for Consumer-Grade 3D Printing
Researchers have developed the first vitrimer resin for consumer-grade 3D printing.
MIT Develops SustainaPrint to Boost Sustainable Materials in 3D Printing
MIT researchers have developed a new system called “SustainaPrint” that increases the use of sustainable materials.
Traffic Analysis Shows MakerWorld, Thingiverse, and Printables Leading 3D Model Sites
Which 3D model site is the biggest? We used a different method to measure them.
Slicedog Plug-In Promises Up to 50% Material Savings in 3D Printing
Want to save 3D print material? SliceDog can do that.
Prusa Research Unveils Humorous CORE One Ad Featuring Fire, Crashes, and Durability Tests
Prusa Research published a new video advert, and it’s very different from their usual style.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Redefines Rail with 3D Printing at the Core
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore how the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, powered by Wabtec’s additive manufacturing and digital rail innovations, is reshaping America’s logistics backbone.
The Race for Waste-Free Multicolor 3D Printing: Where Major Players Stand
Where are we at with tool-changing 3D printers?
UltiMaker Launches S6 and S8 Secure 3D Printers for High-Security Environments
UltiMaker finally introduced the secure version of their flagship 3D printer.
Researchers 3D Print Auxetic Metamaterial Sensors for Pressure and Motion Detection
Researchers have developed a new type of tactile sensor using additive manufacturing.
L.A.B. Golf Scores an Ace: How the Company is Using 3D Printing to Revolutionize the Golf World
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito highlight how L.A.B. Golf’s groundbreaking 3D-printed putters, backed by L Catterton and luxury titan LVMH, are redefining performance, customization, and innovation in the golf industry.
Why 3D Printing isn’t Fully Enshittified… Yet
We’ve heard a lot about “enshittification”, but why hasn’t it happened in 3D printing?
Split3r Launches as Low-Cost Alternative to Luban for Large-Scale 3D Printing
There’s a new software option to enable 3D printing of very large objects.
ORNL Develops DuAlumin-3D Alloy to Overcome Cracking in Aluminum 3D Printing
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientists have developed a new aluminium alloy for additive manufacturing.
Researchers Demonstrate Volumetric Color 3D Printing With Translucent Fidelity
Researchers have developed a way to 3D print true volumetric color objects.
Heavy Metal to High Tech: Inside Sandvik’s Industrial Transformation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how Sandvik is turning gold surges, U.S. acquisitions, and Swedish tech roots into a blueprint for industrial reinvention.
Beyond Waste Reduction: Tool-Changing 3D Printers Could Enable Hidden Advantages
Everyone’s excited about waste-free 3D printing, but there’s another advantage that’s even better.
New Technique Uses Heated PLA and Molds to Reduce Supports and Print Time
I saw yet another new technique for 3D printing objects.
New Tinkercad Features Expand Capabilities Beyond Entry-Level 3D Design
It’s been a while since I looked at Tinkercad, but it seems there have been some updates.
Design of the Week: Milk Frother
This week’s selection is the Milk Frother by Printables contributor Steve DeGroof.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 4, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Parts to Power: Finland’s 3D Printing Revolution in Nuclear Energy
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito detail how Finland is leveraging 3D printed components to extend reactor lifespans and reduce operational risks.
Prusa Research Identifies Causes of Vertical Fine Artifacts and Offers Fixes
Prusa Research published a very interesting analysis of vertical fine artifacts, and their solutions for them.
Customized 3D Printed Spinal Implants Could Become a New App for AM
Neurosurgeons 3D printed a custom spinal implant for the first time.
Calibry 3D Scanners Continue Under Kazakhstan-Based Entity Amid Sanctions
Whatever happened to Calibry?
Continuous Composites Secures Patent for CC3D 3D Printing
I’ve just noticed a new patent awarded to Continuous Composites.
ETH Zurich Researchers Develop RAPTURE, a Multimaterial Metal 3D Printing Process
Researchers at ETH Zurich have designed a multimaterial powder 3D printer.
Pac Dent Acquires Ackuretta to Expand Into 3D Printing for Digital Dentistry
There’s been an acquisition. Ackuretta has been scooped up by Pac Dent.
Scan to Print: How Ametek’s US$920M Faro Deal Supercharges 3D Printing Growth
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack how Ametek’s massive acquisition of FARO Technologies marks a turning point in scanning’s influence on 3D printing and industrial innovation.
Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 20 With Custom Workflows and Faster Processing
Artec 3D launched a new version of their popular 3D scanning software, Artec Studio, now version 20.
New HP PA 11 Material Reduces Part Costs by Up to 40%
HP quietly announced a very interesting new material.
Elegoo Patent Suggests New Extruder Design for Future Multimaterial 3D Printing
I found a patent that might hint at Elegoo’s plans for multimaterial 3D printing.
3D Printing Powers the Global Fighter Jet Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan explore how 3D printing is accelerating innovation and unlocking valuable R&D Tax Credits across industries—from prototyping to next-gen fighter jet production.
Fully Automated Resin 3D Printing Demonstrates Path to Mass Manufacturing
A fully automated resin 3D printing system has been set up.
New Attack Method Can Replicate Objects From 3D Printing Video Feed
You might want to turn off your 3D printer’s camera.
Researchers 3D Print Functional Blood Vessels Using Custom Bioink
Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels, and that’s quite important.
Additive Manufacturing Sweeping Across Sweden: How the Country Plans to Become a Global Leader in Nuclear Power
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito explore how 3D printing is breathing new life into Sweden’s nuclear power sector, making it faster, safer, and more resilient than ever.
Local Access to Spare Parts and Filament Gives Bambu Lab a Competitive Advantage
I’ve realized there is another advantage held by Bambu Lab in the 3D printer market.
Iteration3D Launches Parametric Repository for On-Demand 3D Model Generation
A new form of 3D model repository has emerged: Iteration3D.
Manufacturers Could Unlock Greater 3D Printing Adoption by Automating Post-Processing
The hidden cost of post-processing could hamper many manufacturers.
Design of the Week: Shower Screen Towel Hook
This week’s selection is the Shower Screen Towel Hook by MakerWorld contributor dot.STL.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 31, 2025
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Reindustrialize Summit: America’s Comeback Starts on the Factory Floor
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob T. Nolan report on Detroit’s gritty Reindustrialize Summit, where 3D printing, AI, and automation are powering a no-excuses revival of American manufacturing.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 4
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer concludes with final thoughts.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 3
Our look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with operations.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 2
Our look at the new BamOur look at the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer continues with unboxing, assembly and calibration.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer, Part 1
We’ve been secretly testing the new Bambu Lab H2S desktop 3D printer for a while, and here are our findings.
From AMS to Vortek: Why Filament Swappers May Be Reaching the End of the Line
Recent surprises from 3D printer manufacturers are tipping over established machine designs.
3DQue Solves AMS Spool Management for Bambu Lab Print Farms
3DQue just solved a growing issue on large 3D print farms.
PHA ECO GOODS Provides Affordable Biodegradable PHA Filament
There’s another source for PHA 3D printer filament.
Reactor Renaissance: France Blends Nuclear Expertise with 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight how France’s world-leading nuclear sector is harnessing 3D printing to modernize aging infrastructure, accelerate reactor development, and drive global energy innovation.