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New ParamaCraft Lite Tool Lets Users Generate Personalized 3D Designs

Bambu Lab added a new feature to their MakerLab section: ParamaCraft Lite.

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!

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.

MyMiniFactory Outlines Strategy to Revive Thingiverse with New Features

Things are about to happen on Thingiverse.

Trinckle Patents User Guided 3D Printing Configuration

Trinckle 3D has published a pair of German patent applications that point toward a very specific problem in additive manufacturing: how do you let less experienced users customize 3D printed parts without letting them break the part?

3D Print Manager Streamlines Filament Inventory for Small Print Farms

There’s a new tool to help you manage your inventory of 3D printer filament.

UK Service Turns Desktop 3D Printing Waste Into Filament

A UK company provides a regional recycling loop for desktop 3D printing waste.

Prime3D Enables Full-Color Images in FFF 3D Printing

Is it possible to 3D print full-colour images with filament? Apparently, it is now.

Polymaker’s Centralized Preset Library Simplifies Filament Tuning

Polymaker is making a big deal of their presets, and so they should.

DIANA Initiative Aims to Transform Naval Logistics With On-Demand 3D Printing

ROBOZE announced an unusual arrangement with the Italian military.

Slant 3D Redefines 3D Printing Services With Slant Box Concept

Slant 3D has launched a new take on 3D print services they call “Slant Box”.

AMSupplyCheck Compares 3D Printing Service Prices Across Global Providers

I’m looking at an interesting new free service for 3D print parts ordering, AMSupplyCheck.

STLGears Can Generate Parameter-Based Accurate 3D Printable Gear Models

I’m trying another online 3D model generator, STLGears.

Amazing BumpMesh Tool Simplifies 3D Model Texturing

A new online tool makes 3D model texturing incredibly easy.

Hands On with Prompt2CAD

I’m trying a new and quite different AI generative tool, Prompt2CAD.

3DSearch Introduces Modern Interface for Cross-Platform 3D Model Discovery

I’m looking at a new meta-search engine for 3D models, 3DSearch.

A Long-Needed Database For Filament Management

3D Filament Profiles attempts to standardize and track 3D printer filament inventories, and that could simplify FFF 3D printing.

Formlabs’ Form Now In-House 3D Printing Service

Formlabs’ new Form Now service seems to be active.

Bambu Lab Integrates Meshy 6 into MakerLab, Expanding AI Image-to-3D Capabilities

Bambu Lab has added a powerful feature to MakerLab: Meshy 6.

New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments

Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.

EX3D Prints Launches Distributed 3D Printing Network Connecting Buyers, Makers, and Designers

I’m looking at a new service for distributed 3D print services, EX3D Prints.

Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

We had the opportunity to check out Helio Additive’s fascinating 3D print optimization tool with 3D-Fuel’s PCTG material. Before we get into the details, let’s set the background of each of these two products. PCTG? What’s PCTG? Everyone is familiar with the typical desktop 3D print materials: PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS. Others may know of… Continue reading Hands On with Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel PCTG

Antscan Contains Thousands of Downloadable 3D Models of Insects

Do you like ants? Do you like 3D printing? There’s a solution available.

Polymaker’s Advanced Filament Selection Tool Includes Color Matching and Material Comparison

Anyone selecting a filament product from Polymaker can now use an incredibly powerful assistant.

Tikkun Olam Makers Opens New Innovation Center in New York City

Tikkun Olam Makers opened a new innovation hub in New York City.

3DQue Introduces Lifetime Licensing Option for AutoFarm3D

3DQue now has a new option for growing 3D print farms.

3dfabs Revives Distributed 3D Printing Network Model

Remember 3D Hubs? It’s gone, but now that functionality returns with 3dfabs.

ASTM Transitions Wohlers Report to Subscription-Only Digital Platform for 2026 Edition

After thirty years, the Wohlers Report is going full digital.

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.

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.

Ergono3D Generates Custom Midsoles for 3D-Printed Shoes

What software do you use to create custom 3D models for 3D-printed footwear?

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.

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.

LithoBulb Transforms Lithophanes Into Spherical, Light-Driven 3D Prints

You know all about Lithophanes, but have you heard of LithoBulbs?

Hands on with the PollyFab Flux 3D Printed Shoe

PollyFab is a global lifestyle brand, producing 3D-printed accessories and shoes.

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.

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.

3Drop Simplifies 3D Model Discovery by Searching Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, and More

There’s another meta-search engine for printable 3D models you should try: 3Drop.

Hitem3D Releases Version 2.0 With Integrated Texture Generation for Higher-Fidelity 3D Models

AI company Hitem3D has released a new version of their 3D generation service.

New Free Looprint Utility Enables Hands-Free Batch Production

Looprint could be one of the most useful free utilities for Bambu Lab 3D printer operators.

3Dsynth Launches Online Vase Generator That Outputs Direct GCODE

I’m trying a new online tool for 3D Printing, 3Dsynth.

printpal Milestone Signals Shift From Traditional CAD to AI Modeling

printpal announced they’ve hit a significant milestone.

Free 3D Splitter Tool Simplifies Breaking Large Models Into Printable Segments

There’s a new tool for printing very large objects: 3D Splitter.

ShapeScan Workflow Enables Rapid Creation of Custom 3D Printed Holders Using Images

I’m trying out a new online tool to produce outlines for designing custom 3D printed holders.

New ArcGIS Process Lets Users Convert City Data into STL Files for 3D Printing

ArcGIS users are now able to easily download printable 3D models of cities, including buildings.

UltiMaker Retires Cloud Print and Moves Users to New Digital Factory Management Platform

UltiMaker has officially retired Cloud Print.

Hands on with PrintU

Bambu Lab released an interesting new service called “PrintU”.

Minarium Launches AI-Powered 3D Model Marketplace With Natural Language Search

A new 3D model marketplace attempts to solve some persistent problems.

New AI Venture Cadxstudio Targets Automated CAD Generation

I’m looking at a new AI-based CAD system called “Cadxstudio”.

Bambu Lab H Series Now Compatible with 3DPrinterOS

3DPrinterOS announced support for Bambu Lab’s H Series.

Authentise Expands Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem with New Integrations from Digifabster, Paperless Parts, and 3D Spark

Authentise continues to be busy expanding their growing ecosystem.

Mango3D Expands Beyond Slicing with Lychee Gen, an AI-Powered 3D Model Creation Platform

Mango3D announced a new service: Lychee Gen.

Integrated Design-to-Production Services Simplify Part Manufacturing

Making a production part is vastly different than making one for one-off use.

Service Transforms Property Photos and Blueprints Into Detailed 3D-Printed Models

I’m always on the lookout for new 3D print applications, and I think I found a new one: custom homes.

Meshy.ai Launches Meshy 6 Preview With Major Advances in 3D Model Quality

Meshy.ai has released a new model, Meshy 6.

Slant 3D Launches Portals V2: Direct-to-Consumer 3D Prints

Slant 3D launched V2 of their Portals system with some very intriguing new capabilities.

Formlabs Enters 3D Printing Service Market with Form Now for On-Demand Parts

Formlabs announced a new 3D print service, Form Now.

Inflate3D Lets Users Stretch and Deform 3D Models With Simple Controls

Andrew Sink has developed a curious utility called “Inflate3D”.

Save on Flexible 3D Prints: Major Discounts on TPU Parts

The PCBWay TPU promotion continues.

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.

Iteration3D Launches Parametric Repository for On-Demand 3D Model Generation

A new form of 3D model repository has emerged: Iteration3D.

PCBWAY to Launch September Promotion with 36% Discount on TPU 3D Printing

It looks like PCBWAY has found itself with a trainload of TPU material.

3DQue Solves AMS Spool Management for Bambu Lab Print Farms

3DQue just solved a growing issue on large 3D print farms.

Elegoo Launches Nexprint, a 3D Model Sharing Platform for Its Printer Ecosystem

Elegoo has launched Nexprint, their online 3D model repository.

i.materialise to Cease Orders by October 31 as Materialise Consolidates 3D Print Services

Materialise seems to be shutting down i.materialise.

MakerWorld Has Two Versions—And They Don’t Share the Same 3D Models

Did you know there’s an alternate universe version of MakerWorld?

Authentise and Kform Partner to Launch DDNA Workflow Platform for Defense Manufacturing

Authentise announced an important partnership with Kform to develop “DDNA”.

UltiMaker Launches MakerBot Nebula with AI Curriculum Builder and Grant Assistant

UltiMaker announced a new educational program, MakerBot Nebula.

MyMiniFactory Launches Premium Merchant Program to Protect 3D Designers

MyMiniFactory has announced a new program called “Premium Merchant” that hopes to resolve problems for 3D designers.

Authentise Offers Bundled Autodesk Fusion and Flows Software for AM Manufacturers

Authentise announced a compelling software bundle for additive manufacturing organizations.

Bambu Lab Overhauls MakerWorld Points System to Curb Abuse and Reward Quality

Bambu Lab is making significant changes to the points system on their 3D model site, Makerworld.

3DQue Integrates AutoFarm3D with Bambu Lab Developer Mode for Scalable Farm Management

3DQue announced compatibility with Bambu Lab’s new “Developer Mode”.

Etsy Policy Shift May Disrupt Makers and 3D Printing Services

A small but possibly impactful change in Etsy’s policies may affect the 3D print industry.

Map2Model Offers Accessible Way to Generate Cityscapes for 3D Printing

I’ve found a new way to generate cityscapes for 3D printing.

Opdo Aims to Disrupt Optics Industry With Volumetric 3D Printing and Integrated Design Tools

A new company hopes to use volumetric 3D printing to revolutionize the production of optics.

Thangs Users Can Now Order 3D Printed Models via Shapeways Integration

News from Shapeways: They’ve enabled print-on-demand services at Thangs.

New HP Text-to-3D Service Targets Early Adoption of AI

I noticed HP is offering a text-to-3D service. Could this work?

FAME 3D Launches LulzBot Direct, Expanding Into On-Demand 3D Printing Services

FAME 3D announced a new 3D print service: LulzBot Direct.

Function Playground: Meti•kumi Introduces Local 3D Model Generator for Creative Vase Design

A new, free online service uses complex math to generate unique 3D models.

3D People Launches PartsVault Digital Inventory Platform for On-Demand 3D Printing

A 3D print service bureau has added an unusual capability.

Medema Labs Launches Free AI-Based LPBF Part Cost Calculator for Metal 3D Printing

We had a look at Medema Labs’ ROI calculator.

Print-on-Demand Beta on Thangs Marks Key Milestone in Shapeways’ Relaunch Strategy

The resurrection of Shapeways continues with a new development.

A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow

I took a tour through PCBWay’s online quoting service for 3D prints.

Qualloy Gains Traction as Online Marketplace for Metal 3D Printing Powders

A year after launching, qualloy is gaining attention.

Hands On With FishCAD

I’m looking at Taiyaki’s new FishCAD system.

PCBWay Enhances Designer Workflow with New Open-Source Software Integrations

There are some interesting developments at PCBWay.

Shapeways’ Comeback: New Services and Acquisitions Signal Strong Recovery

There’s news from Shapeways.

From Hobby to Enterprise: The Challenges and Solutions of Growing a 3D Printing Business

Some small 3D print-on-demand services encounter unexpected success, but where do they go next? There’s long been a growing number of small individual operations 3D printing parts and models for the public. That’s what 3D printers do — they make things. Some operators eventually decide to go commercial and start printing things for others. They… Continue reading From Hobby to Enterprise: The Challenges and Solutions of Growing a 3D Printing Business

Backflip Introduces Revolutionary AI Tool for Automated CAD Modeling

I had a chat with Greg Mark about the incredible new release from his new startup, Backflip. Mark is the namesake behind a company you’ve likely heard of: Markforged. Mark and partners built that company up and cashed out a few years ago to start an entirely new company, Backflip. Backflip has been operating in… Continue reading Backflip Introduces Revolutionary AI Tool for Automated CAD Modeling