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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.
Prusa Cuts Prusa XL Price as Multicolor 3D Printing Competition Intensifies
Prusa Research has lowered their price for the tool-changing Prusa XL 3D printer.
Sculpteo Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Improving Pull-Out Strength of 3D Printed Inserts
Sculpteo produced quite a comprehensive guide to 3D printed inserts.
Chinese 3D Printer Production Jumps 33% in 2025, with the United States as the Largest Buyer
The number of 3D printers being produced in China is astounding.
Patent Proposes TFT Driven Electrochemical Metal Printing
A newly published Taiwanese patent describes a powderless metal additive manufacturing concept using a TFT backplane to electrochemically print metal.
Study Probes Activated Carbon, MgO In FFF Filaments
A new materials study examines activated carbon and magnesium oxide as additives in FFF filaments, with implications for thermal stability, strength, and durability.
TPU Filament Hardness Explained: What Shore A and Shore D Measurements Mean
Here’s everything you need to know about durometer measurements for 3D printer filaments.
Ergono3D Generates Custom Midsoles for 3D-Printed Shoes
What software do you use to create custom 3D models for 3D-printed footwear?
Patent Proposes Mobile Swarm FFF On One Platform
A new Turkish patent describes a mobile, multi-robot Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) system that prints on a shared platform to sidestep conventional build-volume limits.
India’s US$5.4 Billion Commercial Shipbuilding Push and the Role of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore India’s ambitious shipbuilding expansion and the emerging role of 3D printing in maritime manufacturing.
3D Printed PEDOT Targets Wearable Fiber Electronics
A new dissertation explores fiber-based conductors and 3D printed PEDOT for wearable and soft electronics.
Open Source $50K 3D Concrete Printer Design Could Lower Barriers to 3DCP Adoption
There is now an open-source design for a 3DCP printer.
Question of the Week: Buying a 3D Scanner
This week’s question is about buying a 3D scanner.
Creative Fabrica Signals Shift in Digital Asset Market by Introducing AI-Generated 3D Models
There’s a very interesting story going on at Creative Fabrica, a company that previously had nothing to do with 3D printing.
Worthington Steel’s Proposed Acquisition of Klöckner and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan analyze how additive manufacturing is helping Worthington Steel turn supply chain disruption and tariff risk into a strategic edge rather than a liability.
Unified Multiscale 3D Printer Combines TVAM And TPP
Researchers unveiled a single machine that merges tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing with two photon polymerization to create true multiscale 3D prints in one coordinated workflow.
Creality Teases M1/R1 Filament Shredder and Extruder for In-House Filament Recycling
Creality is to launch a filament recycling system, the M1 / R1.
Prusa Launches Safer Global Alternative To IPA
Prusa Research is now selling “Prusament Resin Cleaner DPM”, a lower-flammability alternative to isopropyl alcohol (IPA) for washing SLA prints.
MIT’s MorphoChrome Paints Programmable Structural Color Onto Prints
MIT researchers have devised a handheld way to “paint with light” and transfer iridescent structural color onto 3D printed parts and everyday objects.
Animal Spirits and 3D Printing: Momentum Returns to Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi argue that after years of uneven progress, 3D printing’s animal spirits have returned, driving rapid adoption across aerospace, medical, and emerging high-growth sectors.
Review Highlights 3D Printing In Removable Prosthetics
A new research paper explains how 3D printing is reshaping removable dental prosthetics today.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 3
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo concludes with Software, Print Results, and Final Thoughts.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 2
Our look at the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo continues with Setup, Calibration, and Operations.
Hands On With The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, Part 1
We’ve been quietly testing the new Centauri Carbon 2 3D printer from Elegoo.
Design of the Week: Secret Apple Designs
This week’s selection are the secret Apple product designs recently stolen by hackers.
Review Charts 3D Printing For Personalized Oral Drugs
A new review maps how additive manufacturing could deliver truly personalized oral medicines.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 25, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Global Village Construction Set (GVCS): The Linux of Hardware Meets 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how GVCS challenges proprietary machinery, embraces right-to-repair, and positions 3D printing as a core engine of sustainable production.
Hands On With Our Hands On 3D Printing Reviews, 2025 Edition
An update to our comprehensive list of our hands on equipment, software and material reviews.
Escalating EU–US Trade Tensions May Create New Tariff Risks for 3D Printer Imports
There could be more tariff problems for US-based 3D printer operators.
Siraya Tech Launches Roamr Filament Line for 3D Printed Footwear
Siraya Tech enters the 3D printed footwear market.
App Download Data Suggests Sharp Increase in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Sales in 2025
New statistics appear to show massive growth in Bambu Lab 3D printer sales.
Researchers Probe Blended Material Transitions In Large Format AM
New research examines how polymer blends transition during large format extrusion, a practical issue for anyone mixing materials on pellet-fed systems.
New Web Tool Makes Bricklayers Extrusion Method Accessible to Mainstream 3D Printing
Using the Bricklayers approach to 3D printing has never been easier with the new Brick Effect Processor.
More on the Prusa CORE One+’s Practical Workflow Improvements
Prusa Research has provided much more information about their latest device, the CORE One+ in a recent post.
New Stratasys Patent Centralizes and Restricts 3D Printer Tuning Parameters
Stratasys has patented a simplified approach for tuning 3D printers, which could have major implications in the future.
From Surf Breaks to Build Plates: El Segundo’s Quiet Rise as a Hardware Startup Hub
Charles R. Goulding explains how El Segundo is quietly becoming a hardware startup hotspot, where deep aerospace roots, advanced 3D printing, and a surf-and-lift culture are combining to fuel the next generation of serious manufacturing innovation.
Patent Outlines Heat-Aided Finishing For Thermoset AM Parts
A new US patent application proposes a heat-aided abrasion method to speed finishing of additively manufactured thermoset parts.
BamBuddy Launches as Open-Source Alternative to Bambu Lab’s Cloud
A new open-source tool is ready to help manage your Bambu Lab 3D prints.
Hands on with GenPHA Filament
We had the chance to test out a new type of 3D print material, PHA.
Growing Ecosystem of Printers, Materials, and Brands Signals Rise of 3D Printed Shoes
There seems to be something afoot in the footwear industry.
Five Breakthrough Industries Shaping 2026 — and Why Additive Manufacturing Is Embedded in All of Them
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict which industries will have the most significant impact in 2026.
Patent Proposes Alternating-Polarity Electrophotographic 3D Printing
A new patent outlines an electrophotographic powder process that flips powder polarity between layers to curb charge build-up and enable cleaner, denser prints.
Washington Bill Would Require Weapon-Blocking Software in 3D Printers
Two US states appear to be launching new laws to prevent 3D printing of weapons.
After LIMIT3D Irons, Cobra Deepens Investment in 3D Printing With New Putter Line
Golf equipment maker Cobra has gone deeper into metal 3D printing with the announcement of an entire family of putters.
Velo3D Signs US Army Agreement On LPBF
Velo3D has struck a new agreement with the U.S. Army to accelerate qualification of metal 3D printed parts that could relieve ground-vehicle supply bottlenecks.
Industrial AI and the Next Revolution: Siemens and NVIDIA at CES 2026
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi spotlight why Siemens believes AI-driven digital twins are now as essential to industry as electricity once was, and how NVIDIA’s computing power makes that vision real.
Patent Proposes Multiangle Centrifuge For Resin Print Cleaning
A newly published US patent describes a multiangle centrifuge that tilts build plates during spin to strip viscous resin from complex parts.
Xact Metal Achieves Year-Over-Year Order Growth While Other Companies Struggle
Xact Metal announced they’ve achieved very significant growth this year.
Metal Additive Manufacturing in CO2 Shows Promise for Mars Missions
New research suggests laser melting metal parts in a CO2 atmosphere could be “good enough” for Mars, and maybe cheaper on Earth too.
MechStyle Keeps AI Stylized Models From Snapping
MechStyle blends generative AI stylization with mechanical simulation so your “make it brick” prompt does not accidentally create a fragile print.
Design of the Week: Clippy
This week’s selection is Clippy by MakerWorld contributor PrintBusters.
Study Benchmarks Shrinkage Monitoring For 3D Printed Concrete
A new research paper benchmarks ways to measure early age shrinkage in 3D printed cementitious mixes and points to practical low cost setups that labs and contractors could deploy quickly.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 18. 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Rebuilding Venezuela’s Oil & Gas Infrastructure and 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Anthony Palumbo examine how Venezuela’s long-declining oil and gas sector could accelerate infrastructure recovery by using industrial 3D printing to produce qualified spare parts, retrofit obsolete equipment, and reduce maintenance lead times, drawing on Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Baker Hughes, and SLB case examples.
LithoBulb Transforms Lithophanes Into Spherical, Light-Driven 3D Prints
You know all about Lithophanes, but have you heard of LithoBulbs?
Home 3D Printing Experiment Demonstrates Potential for Low-Cost Custom Orthotics
There could be a way for anyone to personally manufacture their own orthotics.
Two Photon Printing Microdevices Inside Living Cells
Two photon polymerization has now moved from “on cells” to “inside cells”, opening a strange, new frontier.
Chinese 3D Printer Output Reportedly Doubled in 2025, According to National Statistics
A report from the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics reveals something interesting about the 3D print industry.
Patent Proposes Variable Frequency Microwave 3D Printer
A new patent describes a printer that cures deposited material with variable frequency microwaves, eliminating separate post curing.
Hands on with the PollyFab Flux 3D Printed Shoe
PollyFab is a global lifestyle brand, producing 3D-printed accessories and shoes.
Forensic Specialists Use 3D-Printed Replicas to Improve Autopsy Analysis
I’m always on the lookout for unusual 3D printer applications, and this is certainly one: autopsy analysis.
BIQU’s AJAX TD1S Provides Instant Filament Color Identification
It seems every week BIQU has something new for us. This time they have an unusual colour accessory.
University of North Carolina’s Research Strategy and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how UNC Chapel Hill’s pragmatic research strategy, shaped by federal funding cuts and pharma reshoring, is positioning 3D printing and life-science innovation as a critical pillar of the Research Triangle’s next growth phase.
Patent Reimagines Editable Tree 3D Supports
A newly published patent outlines editable, tree-style supports with controllable penetration tips to cut support count and stabilize tricky overhangs.
Prusa Research Explores New Prusament Filament Concepts
Prusa Research is looking for your help.
Metal Powder Works’ DirectPowder Process Produces AM Metal Powder Without Heat
I’m looking at Metal Powder Works’ energy-efficient method of producing metal powder for AM.
Sovol Releases New SV08 Max Enclosure
Sovol is pitching its SV08 Max Enclosure Kit as a simple way to control temperature swings that routinely ruin prints, especially with higher-performance filaments.
From Mountains to Micro-Layers: Italy’s Abruzzo Region Prints the Future of Food
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how in Abruzzo, a region better known for sheep trails and red wine, Italian researchers are 3D printing plant-based foods designed for Earth, orbit, and beyond.
Patent: Cooling Unlocks Large-Volume Volumetric AM
A new patent outlines a cooled volumetric 3D printing architecture that promises bigger parts and faster builds.
FFF Filament Prices Continue to Fall as Competition Pushes PLA Into Commodity Range
What are the typical prices for FFF filament these days?
Filament2 Secures Patent for Coaxial Extrusion System Enabling New FFF Materials
Filament2 has secured a patent for their highly unusual coaxial extrusion system.
BCN3D Launches Omega I60 G2, Its First New System Since Acquisition
BCN3D announced a new version of their Omega I60 industrial 3D printer, the G2.
Carbon-Capturing Materials and the Push for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how emerging carbon-negative construction materials, combined with advances in sustainable additive manufacturing and 3D printing, signal a structural shift toward climate-positive manufacturing and construction ecosystems.
Patent Outlines Cylindrical Rotary Inkjet 3D Printer
A newly published Chinese patent describes a cylindrical, continuously rotating inkjet 3D printer that aims to boost jet on time and throughput.
Bambu Lab Launches Creator Copyright Support Program to Combat 3D Model Theft
Bambu Lab announced a new “Creator Copyright Support” program.
Rotoforge Explores Friction-Based Metal 3D Printing for Desktop-Scale Systems
The Rotoforge project is developing a low-cost, open-source, metal 3D printer based on the Ender-3 platform.
Erika Prints Offers Scrap-to-Filament Program to Recycle Desktop 3D Printing Waste
Want to recycle your 3D print scraps? There’s a way that can lower your material costs.
Hybrid AFP-FFF Head For Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber
A new Chinese patent describes a robotic toolhead that blends automatic fiber placement with FFF for thermoplastic carbon fiber parts.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, January 11, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Printing With the Planet: The Rise of 3D Printed Rammed Earth Architecture
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how rammed earth, one of humanity’s oldest building techniques, is discovering new life through large-scale 3D printing and redefining what sustainable housing can look like. For most of human history, people built with the ground beneath their feet. Earth, compacted and shaped by hand, formed walls that were… Continue reading Printing With the Planet: The Rise of 3D Printed Rammed Earth Architecture
Sweet Robo Introduces ChocoPrint, a Commercial Chocolate 3D Printing Vending Machine
There’s another chocolate 3D printer option on the market: ChocoPrint.
AI Adoption in 3D Printing Should Accelerate Despite Early Failures and Skepticism
Where is AI going in the 3D print world?
Build List Aggregates Regional 3D Printing and Manufacturing Services in a Single Directory
Looking for a smaller, regional 3D print service? Build List can find that for you.
Patent Reveals Single-Sided Ultrasonic Levitation Printing
A newly published patent proposes a single-sided ultrasonic levitation printer that maintains contactless deposition even when obstacles and conveyors disturb the sound field.
Closed Loop Reference Method Optimizes FFF Accuracy
Researchers propose a new closed loop reference optimization for extrusion 3D printing.
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4
Our look at the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer concludes with final thoughts. This is part four of a four part series, please read parts one, two and three. Creality K2 Pro Combo Final Thoughts Much like the smaller K2, the K2 Pro Combo’s packaging has been well thought out. Not only does it… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 4
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at print results. This is part three of a four part series, please read parts one, two and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Print Results The first job we sliced consisted of several calibration tests that we typically run, all combined… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 3
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2
Our review of the Creality K2 Pro Combo 3D printer continues with a look at setup, calibration, operations and software. This is part two of a four part series, please read parts one, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Setup and Calibration When we flipped the power switch on the K2 Pro, it powered… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 2
Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1
We’ve just finished testing Creality’s K2 Pro Combo 3D printer. This is part one of a four part series, please read parts two, three and four. Creality K2 Pro Combo Background Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Creality, is one of the leading brands in desktop 3D printers, established in 2014. Creality… Continue reading Hands on with the Creality K2 Pro Combo, Part 1
Clay: Earth’s Abundant Material and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how earth-derived calcined clay cement is reshaping 3D printed construction by reducing carbon emissions, simplifying materials, and bringing buildings literally back to the ground they stand on.