Researchers connected blockchain verified IoT monitoring to resin 3D printing safety data.
news
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 12, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Coherent Photonics LLC and the Expanding World of Photonics
Charles G. Goulding highlights how pioneering advancements in photonics manufacturing can be enhanced with 3D printing and qualify for substantial R&D tax incentives.
Is Desktop Resin 3D Printing Too Risky for Casual Users?
Is it time to exit desktop resin 3D printing?
MakerWorld Removes Over 1,000 Models in Crackdown on Inappropriate Content
Bambu Lab is cleaning up MakerWorld.
Kentstrapper Unveils Mille Large-Format FFF 3D Printer with 1-Cubic-Metre Build Volume
Kentstrapper announced a massive new FFF system, the Mille.
Patent Proposes New Method to Reduce CoreXY Ringing
A new Chinese patent application suggests a more sophisticated way to stop ringing on high speed CoreXY 3D printers.
Laser AM Advances Shape Memory Alloys For 4D Printing
A new research paper maps how laser additive manufacturing is bringing shape memory alloys closer to practical 4D printing.
Hands on with the Sunlu AMS Lite Heater
We were able to test SUNLU’s new Bambu Lab A1 accessory: the AMS Lite Heater.
Manuven Launches AI-Powered Qualification Platform to Streamline AM Production
Manuven is a new organization offering “qualification as a service”.
Crawling 3D Printer Patent Targets Large FFF Parts
A Chinese patent application describes a crawling FFF 3D printer that can print beyond a fixed build volume.
Feeling the Heat: How Major HVAC Companies are Benefitting from Global Heat Waves
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how extreme heat is accelerating air conditioner replacement cycles, driving investor interest in HVAC companies, and positioning 3D printing as a key manufacturing solution.
PETG Flexural Optimization With Taguchi And ANN
A Moroccan research team mapped how common FFF settings drive PETG flexural behavior and then used a neural network to predict the best tradeoffs.
BIQU Introduces Panda Sense Pro, But Does It Really Work?
BIQU has released another oddball 3D print accessory: the Panda Sense Pro.
Five 3D-Printed Reef Habitats Deployed Off Italy’s Coast
Several 3D-printed structures now make up an artificial reef in Italy.
FlashForge Patent Describes a Method for Smoother Toolhead Docking
FlashForge has patented a new way to make detachable FFF toolheads dock more reliably.
A Jurassic Park Moment for 3D Printing?
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe show how a successful 3D printed incubation platform for bird embryos could mark a “Jurassic Park moment” for additive manufacturing, opening new possibilities in both wildlife restoration and life sciences.
INDX Toolchanger Nears Wider Shipping
Prusa Research says Bondtech’s INDX Founder’s Edition is now shipping, and the standard INDX Conversion Kit for the Prusa CORE One+ is next.
SUNLU’s Planned U.S. Factory Could Lower 3D Printer Filament Prices
SUNLU is to open a manufacturing centre in the USA.
Inkbit Patents New 3D Printing Process
Inkbit has published a patent application that describes a different kind of material chemistry for inkjet additive manufacturing.
Cleared for Takeoff: How the FAA’s eIPP Could Propel Aerospace 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how the FAA and DOT’s new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) could accelerate Advanced Air Mobility while creating fresh opportunities for aerospace 3D printing leaders such as BETA Technologies.
New Physics Model Targets Better Powder Layer Formation
A new research paper proposes a physics based control model to improve powder layer formation in powder bed AM.
BigRep SE Announces Sale, Delisting, and Liquidation
It looks like some big changes at BigRep are underway.
New ParamaCraft Lite Tool Lets Users Generate Personalized 3D Designs
Bambu Lab added a new feature to their MakerLab section: ParamaCraft Lite.
US Prosecutors Call on Bambu Lab, Creality, and Flashforge to Adopt 3D Printer Blocking Technology
US Prosecutors sent an official letter to major 3D printer manufacturers calling for blocking technology.
Design of the Week: Unbeatable Tic Tac Toe Machine
This week’s selection is the Unbeatable Tic Tac Toe Machine by Printables contributor Alex Krasno.
LS2N Publishes Raw-Earth 3D Printing Dataset For Construction AM
A French lab has posted a raw-earth 3D printing dataset that could push construction 3D printing closer to robust automation.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 5, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
The Printed Body Comes to the Met
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight how 3D printing has transformed fashion’s most iconic stage, from Met Gala showpieces to custom-built mannequins designed to reflect the diversity of the human body.
Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models.
Hi3D announced a new “3D print workflow” for AI-generated models.
3D Printable Map Service Map2Model Shuts Down After Legal Notices
Map2Model is now gone!
Voron Trident R2 Updates Motion And Assembly
Voron has released Trident R2, a design refresh that focuses on belts, idlers, and motion alignment.
SprintRay Patent Targets Replaceable LCD Resin Screens
SprintRay has been granted a patent for a replaceable screen cartridge.
MIT Improves Alloy Modeling With Smarter AI Sampling
MIT researchers say they have found a more efficient way to train machine learning models that predict how complex metal alloys will behave.
Creality Explores Future 3D Printer Concepts Through Survey on Multinozzle Systems
Creality has issued an interesting 3D printer operator survey, and it hints at what might be coming.
Prusa Updates Open Community License With Plugins
Prusa Research has rolled out Open Community License (OCL) v1.1, looking to make open hardware sharing more practical for everyone.
Chinese Patent Targets Magnetic Flexible Print Beds
A Chinese utility model patent attempts to claim a magnetic flexible print platform — a feature that has been common in desktop FFF machines for many years.
How Florida SkillBridge Is Helping Veterans Bring Additive Manufacturing Skills Into Civilian Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Florida’s innovative SkillBridge initiative connects transitioning service members with employers seeking skilled talent to help meet growing production demands and record aerospace backlogs.
3D Printing Inconel 939 Without Cracking
A new research paper examines what actually works when attempting to 3D print turbine-grade parts in Inconel 939.
Support-Free Horizontal FFF Overhangs with Wave-Based Toolpaths
Researchers have shown a way to 3D print horizontal FFF overhangs without supports.
Operators Discover Signficant Issue with the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro
It seems that the new Flashforge Creator 5 Pro has a potential safety issue.
IBM Patent Applies AI To 3D Printer Control
IBM has published a patent application describing an AI decision engine for managing 3D printers.
Printing Immortality? Inside Russia’s Billion-Dollar Push for Longevity and Bioengineered Organs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at Russia’s longevity program, separating the scientific realities of 3D bioprinting from the hype surrounding claims of life-extending technologies.
DLR Develops LPBF Aluminum Alloy From Scraps
Researchers at DLR say they have identified a LBPF aluminum alloy made from scrap that prints crack free with low porosity.
The HeyGears G1X Full-3D System CombinesFull-Color 3D Printing and UV Printing
HeyGears announced a very different device that offers true, full-colour 3D printing.
Building Codes Continue to Challenge Adoption of Construction 3D Printing Technologies
Building regulations are definitely slowing the progress of 3DCP technology.
AM Solutions Launches S1 Basic Compact Post-Processing System
AM Solutions announced a new, compact post-processing solution for polymer powder 3D printing systems.
West Marine’s Bankruptcy Could Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption Across the Marine Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how West Marine’s bankruptcy could accelerate the rise of 3D printing micro factories across marinas, repair yards, and coastal boating communities.
Glass Bead/Fiber PA12 Material For MJF
A new research paper proposes a hybrid glass bead and glass fiber PA12 material specifically for the Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) process.
Opponents of California’s AB2047 Mobilize Ahead of Final Public Hearing in Sacramento
The fight against the proposed California law that will cripple 3D printers takes an important step tomorrow.
The Public Does Not Understand California’s Proposed AB2047 Legislation
The fight to stop California’s hugely restrictive 3D printer law, AB2047, is full of misunderstandings.
VulcanForms’ 1 Million-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility
VulcanForms is expanding.
Design of the Week: Egg Dispenser
This week’s selection is the Egg Dispenser by Printables contributor toaster.
Two Photon Printing Without Support Structures
Researchers say a simple surface treatment could let two photon polymerization print working micro mechanisms without supports.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 28, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
3D Printed Copper Plates — Solving One of AI’s Biggest Problems
Charles G. Goulding examines how advanced 3D printing and copper engineering could unlock the next phase of AI expansion while easing pressure on power grids and critical infrastructure.
Qingdao Patents Multimaterial Gradient Resin Printing
Qingdao University of Technology has filed a patent application for a light curing 3D printing method for functional gradient materials.
Text-To-CAD Is Getting More Real, But It’s Not There Yet.
Text-to-CAD tools are beginning to generate useful 3D models from prompts, but the most important missing feature is not geometry — it is intent.
GLB Announces Strange “Consumer” Metal 3D Printer
A new consumer-level metal 3D printer has just been announced in China.
Hefei Patent Targets Cleaner Multi Resin SLA Printing
A new patent proposes a more practical way to switch materials in resin 3D printing.
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.