Researchers have proposed a multimodal sensor fusion approach to AI-based fault detection in 3D printing, aiming to push AM monitoring closer to reliable, Industry 4.0 operation.
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Prusa Details XL Roadmap, Prices, And Toolheads
Prusa Research is positioning the Original Prusa XL for a bigger 2026 by contrasting it with the newer INDX system and teasing new, non-FFF toolheads.
Dyze Design Patents Modular Motion Control For AM
Dyze Design has filed a patent application that reads like a blueprint for turning a 3D printer into a data driven, self aware machine tool.
Velo3D Lands US$11.5M Defense Production Deal
Velo3D has won an US$11.5 million contract to deliver metal additive components for a US defense prime’s program moving into full-rate production.
A New Chapter at Caltech: Research Leadership and Advanced Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight Caltech and its visionary approach to leadership with the appointment of Ray Jayawardhana as its next president.
3D Printed Pipe Embeds Heater And Sensor For Space
A European team demonstrated a 3D printed, spacecraft-grade pipe segment with an embedded heater and temperature sensor to streamline thermal loop integration.
Creality’s CFS-C Eliminates Hot-End Purging with New Remote Cutting Approach
Creality has taken up the “no waste printing” problem quite differently with their new CFS-C.
MIT Engineers 3D Print Fully Functional Electric Motor
MIT engineers have 3D printed a working electric motor.
Canadian APMA Unveils Two 3D-Printed Electric SUV Demonstrators Under Project Arrow Initiative
There’s a new 3D-printed car.
Design of the Week: Ancient Roman Game
This week’s selection is the Ancient Roman Game by Reddit contributor melig1991.
3D Printed Dissolving Microneedles
Researchers used 3D printed tooling to create dissolving microneedles that deliver drugs through the cheek.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 22, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Boston Scientific’s Penumbra Acquisition: Impacts and 3D Printing Opportunities in Vascular Medicine
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze Boston Scientific’s US$14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra, showing how additive manufacturing can accelerate thrombectomy and neurovascular innovation through rapid device prototyping, micro-precision component development, production tooling, and the use of 3D printed vascular models for testing and physician training.
This One Trick Makes Your FFF 3D Printer a Bit Safer
There’s one trick you should be doing to keep your workspace safer when 3D printing.
Proximal Sound Prints Elastomer Microstructures Using Ultrasound
Proximal Sound Printing (PSP) is a new sound driven additive manufacturing process that claims it can directly 3D print fine PDMS microstructures with far better resolution and repeatability than earlier “sound printing” attempts.
Telemeter Launches 3D Printable Electromagnetic Absorber Filament for Automotive Radar
Telemeter Electronic is pushing electromagnetic absorber design into everyday FFF with a new filament tuned for automotive radar frequencies.
Israel Considers Updating 50-Year-Old Building Codes to Enable 3D Concrete Printing
Israel is considering changing its building construction regulations to accommodate 3DCP technology.
Researchers Test SLS of PHB With Biocarbon
Researchers explored Selective Laser Sintering of polyhydroxybutyrate with biocarbon filler, hinting at a greener polymer option for powder-bed AM.
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4
Our look at the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer concludes with software, print results and final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Bambu Lab P2S Software For our tests we used Bambu Lab’s default software options, which are BambuStudio (desktop) and Bambu Handy… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 4
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a deep look at operations. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Operations The P2S can’t do anything without filament, so I had to load some up. This involves placing… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 3
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer continues with a look at assembly and configuration. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Bambu Lab P2S Combo Unboxing and Assembly We’re testing the “combo” unit, which means that there is not only the 3D… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 2
Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
We’re a bit late to the party, but we’ve just completed a long test of the new Bambu Lab P2S desktop 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Bambu Lab Combo P2S Background The P2S is Bambu Lab’s latest device, replacing the P1S that… Continue reading Hands On With The Bambu Lab P2S Combo, Part 1
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Additive Manufacturing Powers the Future of Defense and Space
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how Kratos leverages additive manufacturing to move faster, reduce costs, and support next-generation defense and space systems.
Comprehensive Review Charts 3D Printed Meat Technology
A new research review looks at the technologies behind 3D printed meat and what must happen before it scales.
Concrete 3D Printing Expands to Residential Pools, Enabling Complex Shapes
Yet another ingenious 3DCP application has emerged: swimming pools.
Malware Campaigns Targets 3D Model Sites via Blender
There are reports of malware being spread through online 3D model sites.
Researchers 3D Print Body Powered Finger Prosthesis For Amputees
A new paper details a low-cost, body powered 3D printed finger prosthesis for trans-phalangeal amputees, signaling fresh momentum for practical, customizable partial-digit solutions.
From TV Drama to Operating Room: How The Pitt Aligns with Real 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the hit TV drama’s emergency room realism to how Pittsburgh hospitals are already using 3D printing to plan surgeries and improve patient care.
Unified Workflow Validates 3D Printed 14 DOF Humanoid
A new paper outlines a unified, simulation-first pipeline that validates a lightweight, 3D printed 14 DOF humanoid before any plastic touches a heated bed.
Is the TOP.E R1 the First Desktop 5-Axis 3D Printer?
Could this new device be the first desktop 5-axis 3D printer?
ASTM Transitions Wohlers Report to Subscription-Only Digital Platform for 2026 Edition
After thirty years, the Wohlers Report is going full digital.
Velo3D Becomes First Qualified Army Ground Vehicle AM Vendor
Velo3D says it has become the first qualified metal additive manufacturing vendor for the US Army’s ground vehicle program, a sign the service wants faster pathways from “cool demo” to approved sustainment parts.
Oklahoma Lands the First New US Aluminum Smelter in Nearly 50 Years
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight practical, real-world strategies that help organizations strengthen profitability while staying fully compliant.
Titomic Signs NASA Agreement For Cold Spray Testing
Titomic has signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA to test cold spray manufactured components, a move that could push solid-state additive manufacturing closer to flight-critical use.
Modernizing Thingiverse: Key Challenges Await MyMiniFactory After Acquisition
So, MyMiniFactory bought Thingiverse. What work awaits them?
DISH Pushes Volumetric 3D Printing To 0.6 Seconds
A Tsinghua University team claims sub second volumetric 3D printing with fine features, and the trick is moving the optics instead of the resin.
The Open Source Community Continues to Criticize Prusa Research’s OCL
Some continue to criticize Prusa Research’s new Open Community License, but why?
Design of the Week: Mini Retro Kodak Photo Kiosk
This week’s selection is the Mini Retro Kodak Photo Kiosk by snapiness.
MIT’s MagMix Tackles Bioprinting’s Cell Settling Problem
MIT researchers have built a tiny magnetic mixer that keeps cells evenly suspended during extrusion bioprinting, looking to make printed tissues far more repeatable.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 15, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Housing Affordability, Innovation and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze how companies like Pulte, Lennar, D.R. Horton, and KB Home are integrating additive manufacturing to cut costs and boost energy efficiency.
9T Labs Enters Bankruptcy and Liquidation
No one seems to have noticed, but 9T Labs appears to be gone.
3D Printed Footwear Faces Challenges as Long-Distance Run Exposes Problems
Can you run in 3D-printed shoes? Someone gave it a try, and there are implications.
3DCP-Optimized Caisson Design Reduces Concrete Volume and CO2
COBOD and partners have developed a new application for 3DCP: caissons.
Hitem3D Shifts Image-to-3D AI Platform Toward Print-Ready Model Generation
Hitem3D is focusing on 3D printing for its image-to-3D AI system.
Spectral Extrapolation Boosts LPBF Surface Characterization
A research team proposes spectral extrapolation to recover determine surface roughness metrics on laser powder bed fusion parts from limited measurements, promising faster quality assurance for AM shops.
MyMiniFactory Takes Over Thingiverse
Easily the biggest news of the day: MyMiniFactory has acquired Thingiverse!
New Colorado Bill Targets 3D Printing and CNC Manufacturing of Firearms
Another US state has proposed laws governing the use of 3D printing.
Creality Launches Sermoon P1 3D Scanner with Dual Laser and Infrared Scanning Systems
Creality introduced an interesting new 3D scanner, the Sermoon P1.
Duke University’s Research Strategy and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan examine how Duke University’s research strategy, shaped by federal funding uncertainty, healthcare innovation, and advanced manufacturing trends, is positioning 3D printing as a key driver of biomedical, engineering, and life science advancement within the Research Triangle.
Fribourg Team Combines Polymer AM With Molten Metal Droplets
Researchers at the University of Fribourg unveiled a hybrid process that merges polymer 3D printing with molten metal droplet deposition to fabricate truly three dimensional electronics.
Bambu Lab Discontinues P1P 3D Printer, Commits to Support Through 2031
Bambu Lab has retired the venerable P1P 3D printer.
Road Construction Research Opens New Path for Reusing 3D Printing Plastic Waste
A report opens up the possibility that 3D printer waste could be put to good use.
Ontario Homebuyer Invests in Industrial Robot to 3D Print Housing, Raising Feasibility Questions
A puzzling story from Ontario describes how a prospective homeowner purchased a robotic arm to print their own house.
Honda and the Strategic Role of 3D Printing in Advanced Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan detail how Honda leverages 3D printing to accelerate prototyping, preserve legacy vehicles, and modernize global manufacturing operations.
Blended Material Transitions In Large Format AM Studied
Researchers mapped how material composition changes during switchovers in large format, pellet-fed 3D printing.
Makerworld Introduces New Image Requirement to Address Misleading AI-Generated Model Listings
Bambu Lab just made an important rule change about AI use on Makerworld.
oozeBot Launches preFlight Slicer, Rebuilding PrusaSlicer on a Modern 64-Bit Architecture
There’s a new slicer in town: preFlight.
Leadership Transition at PrintedSolid Signals Deeper Integration with Prusa Research
Big changes are afoot at PrintedSolid.
Will Miami and Austin Become 3D Printing Powerhouses? A Look at How Additive Manufacturing Fits the Future of Two Growing Cities
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how 3D printed construction in Texas and infrastructure innovation in Florida are helping to shape the next generation of U.S. economic hubs.
Patent Uses Reservoir Silt For Low-Carbon 3DPC
A new Taiwanese patent details a 3D printed concrete mix that substitutes reservoir silt to lower cement and aggregate demand.
Helio Additive Expands Material Support with 3D-Fuel PCTG Integration
3D-Fuel and Helio Additive have partnered to enable the use of PCTG with Helio.
Hands on with PollyFab’s Aero Pro & Airpuff One 3D Printed Shoes
I’m back with more 3D printed shoes to review.
Synera Expands AI-Driven Engineering Platform with Autodesk Fusion Integration
I’m looking at a new AI tool for developing 3D models, Synera.
Design of the Week: Lord of the Rings Guitar
This week’s selection is the amazing Lord of the Rings Guitar by Olaf Deigel.
Researchers Probe Fatigue In 3D Printed High Entropy Alloy
A new study investigates cyclic deformation in a 3D printed high entropy alloy, a step toward predictable fatigue life for metal AM.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 8, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
University of Maryland’s Extensive HVAC 3D Printing Program Signals a Turning Point
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight how the University of Maryland’s extensive HVAC 3D printing program is moving additive manufacturing from experimental concepts to real-world energy infrastructure.
Barriers in Scaling and TPU Materials Limit Home Production of 3D Printed Footwear
The 3D print industry may be missing out on a major distributed application: footwear.
Slant 3D Proposes Catalog Platform as a Partial Solution to Widespread 3D Model Theft
3D model theft is rampant, and there’s not a lot that can be done.
Stratasys Simplifies Production Qualification for SAF PA12
Stratasys made an interesting move that should grow their industrial customer base.
LLM Agents Step Into The 3D Printer Control Loop
A new CMU framework uses large language models to spot defects and change print parameters during print jobs.
Compact Pellet Extruder Enables High Content Feedstock Printing
A new research paper introduces a compact screw-based pellet extruder for high content feedstocks, and it could materially shift costs and throughput for polymer, metal and ceramic additive manufacturing.
Bambu Lab’s Creator Protection Program Takes Down 200+ Unauthorized 3D Models
Bambu Lab has launched a new program to protect creators’ content.
Food 3D Printing Enters New Territory With Patent for Plant-Based Salmon Replication
An unusual patent describes a method to 3D print plant-based salmon sashimi.
3DCP Legal Battle Highlights New Technology Risks for Buyers and Sellers
An incredible legal saga is playing out in Springfield, Missouri, where a 3DCP company is being sued.
Revisiting the 99.5 Percent Large Project Failure Rate
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how grim statistics can help encourage out-of-the-box thinking to break the failure cycle and ensure a project’s ultimate success.
Penn State And ARL Unveil LAMAR Robotic DED
Penn State and the US Army Research Laboratory (ARL) have introduced LAMAR, a large-format robotic Directed Energy Deposition (DED) platform aimed at faster metal additive research and process control.
New York Proposal to Regulate 3D Printers Could Disrupt Manufacturing, Hobbyist, and Industrial Use
It looks like New York State is now contemplating new laws for 3D printers that could cripple the technology in that state.
Creality Files Patent for Telescoping Filament Buffer Design
Creality seems to have patented a new filament buffer concept.
E3D Selected for Innovate UK Support for Scaling Up Operations
Good news for E3D: they’ve been selected as one of a very few companies in the UK for special support.
Building Women’s Sports for the Long Run
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe discuss how Michele Kang’s leadership and emerging 3D printed technologies are helping women’s sports finally move beyond scaled-down solutions toward true performance equity.
New Research Flags Seismic Gaps In 3D Printed Concrete
A new academic review dissects how 3D printed concrete behaves in earthquakes and where the technology must improve to earn code approval.
Purge Calibration is a Key Method to Reduce Filament Waste in Multicolor 3D Printing
Have you heard of “purge calibration”?
Study Finds Common Home 3D Printing Ventilation Methods Insufficient to Control Emissions
A new study raises significant concerns about home 3D printing safety.
Metal 3D Printing Firm VulcanForms Brings Total Funding to $575M With New Investment
VulcanForms has raised a very large investment.
Teradyne’s Robotics and Test Equipment in the Era of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor show how companies like Teradyne are removing bottlenecks and keeping pace with rising AI chip complexity.
New Review Charts Volumetric AM Progress And Hurdles
A new review of volumetric additive manufacturing outlines rapid progress, persistent constraints, and the milestones needed for broader deployment.
Platform Auto-Replacing System for 3D Printers Draws Little Interest
There’s a very curious 3D print Kickstarter running now, FlyingBear APS.
Underwater 3D Concrete Printing Breakthrough Could Transform Ocean and Maritime Construction
A team from Cornell has successfully 3D printed concrete — underwater.
Manyfold Releases Update to Its Open Source, Federated 3D Model Repository Software
Manyfold issued a big release of new features for their open source, distributed 3D model repository software.
Design of the Week: Water from Air
This week’s selection is Water from Air by Julika Schwarz and Louisa Graupe.
AdditiveGDL Predicts LPBF Thermal Fields With Generative AI
Researchers introduced AdditiveGDL, a generative deep learning method that predicts local thermal distributions across metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion layers to accelerate process tuning and quality assurance.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, February 1, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Engineering Meets Culinary Art with Columbia’s 3D Printed Three-Course Meal
Nimra Shakoor and Charles R. Goulding take readers inside Columbia’s six-year experiment that turned quiche, pizza, and pie into a laser-cooked showcase of how 3D printing could redefine the future of food.