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Deep Learning Spots 3D Print Defects In Process

A new study explores deep learning for image-based defect detection during 3D printing, looking to catch bad builds.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 3

Our look at the Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer concludes with Operations and Final Thoughts.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 2

We’re testing the Bambu Lab A2L large 3D printer today, here doing at unboxing, assembly, calibration and software.

Hands On With The Bambu Lab A2L 3D Printer, Part 1

Bambu Lab suddenly announced the large A2L 3D printer, and we had a chance to give it a test.

Humanoid Robots, the Question of Human Work, and 3D Printing

Charles G. Goulding raises the key question: How effectively can humanoid robots perform work traditionally done by humans?

Low Cost FFF Digital Twins From In Situ Imaging

Researchers demonstrated a low cost, camera driven way to build a high resolution digital twin of every FFF print layer.

Elegoo Launches Centauri 2 Series

Elegoo suddenly announced a new series of desktop FFF 3D printers, the Centauri 2.

Bosch Patents Suggest Continuous Pellet 3D Printing

Bosch has published three related German patent applications that point toward a rather interesting 3D printing concept: a pellet-based extrusion system designed to keep printing while its printheads are being refilled.

Patent Filing Trends Reveal China’s Dominance in 3D Printing Intellectual Property

I did some analysis on 3D print patents to understand where innovation seems to be occurring.

Carbon Capture, Additive Manufacturing, and the New Infrastructure Beside the Turbine

Charles G. Goulding investigates how industrial data center developers deploy modular carbon-capture technology beside gas turbines to overcome environmental permitting roadblocks and secure federal tax incentives.

Review Maps 3D Printed Concrete For Space Habitats

A new research review lays out how 3D printed, regolith based concretes could enable lunar and Martian structures — and where the toughest engineering gaps remain.

Prometheus Raises Billions to Develop ‘Artificial General Engineer’ for Physical Product Creation

Prometheus Industries is a company that might become very important to additive manufacturing in the future.

ExOne Launches S-Print Pro Industrial Sand 3D Printer

There’s a new industrial 3D printer from ExOne.

No, Voron Was Not Just Patented In China

The Voron 3D printer design was NOT just patented by Chinese organizations.

Pasta Lovers Rejoice! Barilla’s Massive New York Expansion Could Bring More High-Tech Pasta to America

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how Italy’s culinary traditions are merging with industrial-scale 3D food printing to redefine pasta production in America.

RIT Unveils Multi-Nozzle Molten Metal Jetting Printhead

RIT researchers unveiled an eight nozzle Molten Metal Jetting printhead that promises much higher metal AM throughput without sacrificing feature resolution.

Sovol’s M1D IDEX 3D Printer has Waste-Free Seven-Color Capability

Sovol’s new M1D desktop FFF 3D printer is a bit different.

Nano Dimension Plans Merger to Exit From the 3D Printing Industry

The Nano Dimension saga appears to be coming to a final conclusion with a rather strange corporate announcement.

Magma OrcaSlicer Fork Introduces Vertical Plastic Injection for Stronger Parts, But There’s a Patent

There’s an interesting software fork of OrcaSlicer brewing, but there could be patent issues in the future.

Design of the Week: FIFA Soda Can Holder

This week’s selection is the FIFA World Cup Trophy Soda Can Holder by MakerWorld contributor CloverDesign.

Researchers 3D Print Magnetoelectronics For Self Aware 4D Mechatronics

Researchers report fully 3D printed magnetoelectronics that let printed parts sense their own motion and state, enabling interactive appliances and self aware 4D mechatronics.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 21, 2026

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

Food-Safe 3D Printing Advances as Forever Chemicals Face Elimination

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine why silicone additive manufacturing, FDA compliance, and PFAS-free materials are becoming critical priorities for the future of food production.

Hands on with PLA Pure

We’ve been quietly testing Bambu Lab’s new PLA Pure filament.

Prosthetic Printer Patent Targets Better Z Accuracy

A new Chinese utility model patent describes a compact high speed FFF 3D printer aimed specifically at prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing.

Sinterit Launches BIANCO2 SLS 3D Printer With CO2 Laser for White Materials

Sinterit announced a new SLS 3D printer, the BIANCO2.

Chinese Patent Targets Cleaner Multi Nozzle Composite Printing

A Chinese patent application describes a multi nozzle composite 3D printer that tries to fix what happens when hot material is left in a nozzle.

Researchers Develop LSAM Foaming Of TPE With Microspheres

Researchers in Germany have shown how to 3D print foamed thermoplastic elastomers at large scale using thermally expandable microspheres.

The TDK-Fabric8Labs Deal Shows the Importance of 3D Print Applications

TDK’s surprise acquisition of Fabric8Labs last week shows how applications truly drive the 3D printing industry.

CosmicMaker Targets Growing Space Manufacturing Market With Autonomous 3D Printer

Photocentric’s CosmicMaker project moves forward.

Mass Media Reporting on 3D Printer Legislation Indicates a Dark Future

It’s starting to look dark for the future of desktop 3D printing.

Routine Maintenance: The New Right-to-Repair and 3D Printing

Charles G. Goulding drills into the impact that right-to-repair laws have on routine maintenance of modern machinery and how 3D printing can be one of the solutions.

Gum Arabic Binder For Rice Husk Paste Extrusion

A new paper evaluates gum arabic as a natural binder for paste extrusion of rice husks, pointing to a low cost and bio based path for additive manufacturing.

Creality Reveals New KliTek Details Ahead of the Fall 2026 Launch

Creality revealed more information about their upcoming KliTek technology.

Depolymerizable 3D Printer Resin Enables Repeated Recycling of3D Prints

There’s a 3D printer resin that can apparently be reused, over and over.

Creality Patents Better 3D Printer Feet

Creality appears to be looking at an overlooked 3D printer component: the foot.

Additive Manufacturing in Equestrian Design: Transforming Horse Equipment Through 3D Printing

Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore how 3D printing, scanning, and digital design are advancing equestrian equipment and equine care through customized tack, hoofwear, veterinary models, and safety-focused components.

Orthopedic AM To Bioprinting: A 2030–2050 Outlook

A new academic roadmap lays out how orthopedic 3D printing could evolve into clinical bioprinting by 2050 — and what must happen along the way.

Helio Additive Brings Print Optimization Simulation to OrcaSlicer

Helio Additive has now integrated with OrcaSlicer.

Prevent 3D Print Failures from Filament Tangles with the Automatic Filament Cutter

A new filament accessory could save many failed 3D prints.

Patent For Smarter FFF Failure Recovery

A Chinese patent application describes a way to make FFF printers recover more intelligently from nozzle clogs and filament breaks.

Korea-Kraze: How K-Style Has Become a Cultural and Industrial Phenomenon

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how South Korea’s fierce competitiveness and economic strength are fueling a new era of cultural prestige and industrial dominance worldwide.

EPFL Demonstrates Overprinting With Tomographic Volumetric AM

EPFL researchers have shown fast, accurate overprinting in tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing, placing new features around real parts and inside sealed chips using open-source software.

Lightmake Introduces L4 System Combining Four Active Print Heads in a Single FFF 3D Printer

Startup company Lightmake proposes a new form of waste-free FFF 3D printing.

Formlabs Emerges as a Leading Private 3D Printing Company After Recent Disclosure

We now know a bit more about the secretive business of Formlabs.

Bambu Lab Fails to Invalidate Stratasys Purge Tower Patent in U.S. Patent Office Ruling

Bambu Lab just lost a case against Stratasys. What does this mean?

Design of the Week: FIFA World Cup Trophy

This week’s selection is the FIFA World Cup Trophy by Printables contributor santiis2010.

Researchers Optimize Multi-Head FFF Bonding

A new study examines how to make multiple FFF printheads build the same part without creating weak seams — a critical step toward “collective” printing.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 13, 2026

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

Frida-Mania Returns: Why Frida Kahlo Still Captivates Museums, Media, and Makers

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi illustrate how the renewed global fascination with Frida Kahlo is creating unexpected opportunities for 3D printing in medical design, museum experiences, fashion, and collectible art.

Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL

The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.

Chinese Patent Describes Adjustable FFF Nozzle

A newly granted Chinese utility patent proposes a variable extrusion head for FFF 3D printers, aimed at avoiding one of the oldest annoyances in desktop and industrial extrusion printing: changing nozzles.

ORNL Uses Additive Manufacturing to Reduce Costs for Small-Scale Hydroelectric Installations

ORNL has been working on an interesting partnership to develop a 3D-printed micro-hydro system.

Luyten’s Tower Crane 3DCP System Capable of Printing Structures Up to 100 Meters

Luyten has produced a most unusual 3DCP printer.

Study Probes PLA and Wood Dust FFF Composites

Researchers evaluated how wood dust affects PLA parts printed by FFF, and the results could change how makers and manufacturers approach bio-filled filaments.

Google Releases Enables 3D Printed Fitbit Air Band Designs

Google has stepped into the world of 3D printing in a big way.

Selective SLA Curing Patent Targets Variable Properties

A patent application proposes a more selective way to post-cure stereolithography parts.

Self Cleaning Fan Patent Targets 3D Printer Cooling

A Chinese utility model patent proposes a simple way to keep 3D printer cooling fans from slowly degrading: clean the fan blades while they spin.

From Custom Prosthetics to Digital Care: Ottobock’s Latest 3D Printing Innovation Signals a Healthcare Shift

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Ottobock’s new 3D printed silicone prosthetic liner reflects a broader movement toward mass-customized healthcare enabled by additive manufacturing and digital workflows.

Neural Shape Optimization Could Cut 3D Print Supports

A new neural field-based optimization method aims to reshape parts to reduce overhangs and, in turn, minimize the need for 3D printing support structures.

Meshy Launches 3D Agent Beta, Introducing Conversational AI Workflows for 3D Model Creation

Meshy announced a new agent capability.

Patent Suggests Low Cost Automated Part Removal

A new German patent application proposes a simpler way to automate part removal in 3D printers: use the motion system already inside the machine.

NeoSander Launches With Precision Sanding Features for Complex 3D Printed Parts

Need a way to sand detail areas on your 3D prints? There’s a tool for that.

Google and FANUC Want to Build the First Truly Intelligent Factory Robots

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how AI-enabled FANUC robots could transform automation, additive manufacturing, and factory intelligence.

Study Probes 3D Printed Gyroid Implants For Bone

A new study evaluates the mechanical and biological behavior of 3D printed gyroid implants aimed at improving bone integration.

Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 SLS 3D Printer Targeting High-Volume Manufacturing Applications

Formlabs announced a major new 3D printer, the Fuse X1.

New ColorMix Shading Utility Applies Lighting-Based Color Effects to 3D Prints

Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading.

Flashforge Patent Targets Smarter Resin Peel Speeds

Flashforge appears to be looking at a smarter way to control resin 3D printing.

3D Printing the Nuclear Renaissance: How Additive Manufacturing Fuels the AI Power Grid and R&D Credits

Charles G. Goulding explains how the convergence of AI data center energy demands and advanced nuclear engineering has turned additive manufacturing into a critical pathway for securing lucrative Federal R&D Tax Credits.

Interpretable FFF Model Predicts Print Time And Filament

A team has proposed an interpretable machine learning approach that predicts print time and filament use for FFF, potentially sharpening quotes, schedules, and configuration decisions before you slice.

TOP.E To Launch Large, Enclosed 5-Axis FFF 3D Printer

A new five-axis FFF 3D printer is set to appear on Kickstarter soon.

HKUST Patent Targets Multi Directional DLP Coating

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has filed a patent for a DLP 3D printer that uses multi-directional coating to handle more difficult photopolymer materials.

MyMiniFactory Outlines Strategy to Revive Thingiverse with New Features

Things are about to happen on Thingiverse.

Design of the Week: The Flapulator

This week’s selection is the The Flapulator by MakerWorld contributor Dr. Chris Haynes (a.k.a. Applepie).

Friction Stir Welding Boosts LPBF Copper Performance

Researchers show friction stir welding can join LPBF CuNiSiCr copper alloy while nearly eliminating porosity and lifting strength, hinting at a workable path to larger, higher performing thermal hardware.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 7, 2026

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

From Courtroom to Clean Water: The PFAS Crisis Creating New Opportunities for 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how landmark PFAS litigation, municipal filtration projects, and emerging 3D printed water treatment technologies are reshaping the global fight against “forever chemicals.”

AI-Generated 3D Content Gains Strategic Importance as Tripo Raises US$200M

Tripo just received US$200M, and there’s a reason for that.

Cura’s Role Shrinks as PrusaSlicer-Derived Tools Dominate FFF Printing Software

The FFF slicing tool market has consolidated, and not around Cura.

3D Systems Patent a New Way to Align Printheads

3D Systems has published a European patent application for a printhead mounting and alignment system that could make multi printhead 3D printers easier to calibrate.

New Hollow Filament Design Could Enable Conductive Paths

There’s an interesting proposal to produce “hollow filament”.

Paper Proposes Multifunctional 3D Robot For Kitchen Waste

A new research paper describes a multifunctional “3D robot” aimed at kitchen waste recycling.

Flashforge Introduces High-Resolution WJ51C Wax Printer

Flashforge announced a new 3D printer for the jewellery industry: the WJ51C wax printer.

Prusament Resin Model+ Enables Faster, Safer SLA

Prusa has updated its flagship resin into “Model+”, for faster prints, tougher parts, and a safer chemistry without making the material harder to use.

TNO Patents a Multi Material Semi Solid Extrusion

TNO has published a patent application describing a compact printhead for multi material semi solid extrusion.

CarboWells: 3D Printed Concrete Meets the Challenge of Leaking Oil Wells

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on the Y-Prize-winning CarboWells concept, which combines advanced materials and 3D printing to improve the long-term safety of abandoned oil wells.

Single Screw Extruder Targets ABS Carbon Kevlar Filament

A new paper describes a single screw extruder concept for producing ABS composite filament reinforced with carbon and Kevlar fibers, a combination that could deliver tougher, stiffer feedstock for FFF users.

Hands On with the Mintion 3D Printer Filtration System V1

We’ve been testing the new 3D Printer Filtration System V1 from Mintion.

Kumovis Patents Smoother Porous Implants

Kumovis has a new European patent application that digs into a very specific FFF problem: how to print parts with regions that transform smoothly from porous to solid.

ELEGOO Develops Faster FFF Nozzle Switching System

A new ELEGOO patent application describes a mechanical approach to making multi nozzle FFF 3D printers easier to set up and switch.

Federal Additive Manufacturing Construction Moves From Experiment to Deployment: Key Insights From the AMC Webinar

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how federal additive manufacturing is moving from concept to battlefield-ready infrastructure, where 3D printed concrete and earth-based materials could soon replace tents with hardened, rapidly built military structures.