Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito highlight the groundbreaking initiatives transforming manufacturing education and preparing the next generation of additive manufacturing professionals.
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How the Air Quality Crisis Is Accelerating the Next Generation of Filtration Technology
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore how increasing wildfire smoke and air quality concerns are driving innovation in filtration technologies. As demand for high-performance filtration grows, companies are investing in advanced materials, additive manufacturing, and research and development to improve advanced filtration systems.
Will The Real Superalloy Please Stand Up?
Charles G. Goulding explores why the world’s latest “miracle” superalloys rarely replace steel overnight and how additive manufacturing is reshaping the path from laboratory breakthrough to commercial success.
Soaring to New Heights: How a Strategic Partnership and Additive Manufacturing Will Revolutionize Aerospace Engineering
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito reveal how a transatlantic aerospace collaboration is combining cutting-edge defense innovation with additive manufacturing to redefine the future of airpower.
If You Build it, They May Come: Lockheed’s Strategic Shift
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how Lockheed Martin’s bold production strategy could foreshadow the next era of defense manufacturing, where additive manufacturing plays an increasingly strategic role.
Padel’s, Ballers and 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal how the same 3D printing breakthroughs reshaping pickleball and tennis are poised to revolutionize padel equipment as the sport rapidly expands across the U.S.
From Part Shortages to Smart Manufacturing: The Abrams Tank Gets a Digital Upgrade
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how recent innovations from Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and the Army are creating new pathways to overcome legacy engine part shortages through advanced manufacturing.
Optimizing Optics: How Additive Manufacturing is Revolutionizing the Contact Lens Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito examine how additive manufacturing is making custom hard contact lenses faster, more affordable, and accessible for millions of patients.
JPMorgan’s US$24 Million Shipbuilding Investment Could Create New Opportunities for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how renewed investment in U.S. shipbuilding is laying the foundation for a stronger defense supply chain powered by advanced manufacturing and industrial 3D printing.
IMTS 2026 Epilogue: Looking Back at a Show Where Manufacturing Came Together
After six articles and several days at McCormick Place, Charles R. Goulding reflects on the people, technologies and ideas that made IMTS 2026 a memorable manufacturing event.
IMTS 2026 Chicago Day Two: Where 3D Printing Meets Real-World Production
Charles R. Goulding takes readers inside IMTS 2026’s booming additive manufacturing section, where Nikon SLM, Renishaw and Farsoon demonstrate how 3D printing is moving from prototypes to sophisticated end-use production.
HERMLE Goes Big at IMTS 2026 in Chicago
Charles R. Goulding takes readers inside HERMLE’s exciting IMTS 2026 showcase, highlighting the company’s latest machining and additive manufacturing technologies and discovering why there’s plenty to look forward to from HERMLE.
Stratasys and GM Show What It Takes to Scale Additive Manufacturing Across the Factory Floor
Charles R. Goulding explains what happens when a global automaker turns 3D printing from a prototyping tool into a standardized manufacturing capability, like Stratasys and GM are demonstrating.
Kelly Johnson’s Impossible Factory: What Skunk Works Can Teach 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding describes how Josh Dean’s new book chronicles the remarkable career of Lockheed engineer Kelly Johnson and the Skunk Works culture that transformed aerospace. Its lessons about rapid development, manufacturing and innovation remain remarkably relevant to 3D printing today.
RIMPAC 2026 Brings 3D Printing into Fleet Logistics
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how RIMPAC 2026 is transforming 3D printing from an onboard repair tool into a fleet-wide logistics network powered by digital manufacturing and autonomous delivery.
Robots Take Center Stage at IMTS 2026 – and 3D Printing Is Along for the Ride
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take readers inside IMTS 2026 to explore how companies ranging from FANUC and Boston Dynamics to Standard Bots, KUKA and Yaskawa are helping transform robots from factory-floor tools into increasingly versatile manufacturing platforms.
El Segundo’s Manufacturing Revolution: AI for Physical (ATOMS) Things versus Bits
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi make a compelling case for how El Segundo represents a new generation of Southern California innovation, that resonates nationally.
The UAE, Desalination in Times of Conflict, and 3D Printing
Charles R., and Charles G. Goulding connect the dots between the recent geopolitical conflicts and the vulnerability of desalination infrastructure, emphasizing the key role 3D printing can play.
From Recycling to Upcycling: 3D Printing and the New Value of Old Aluminum
Charles G. Goulding highlights how advances in additive manufacturing, alloy traceability, and recycling technologies are redefining the future of sustainable aluminum production.
Researchers Build 56-Part 3D Printed Mountain for Avalanche Testing
Some disasters are too large to study directly.
How Single-Piece Automation Could Transform 3D Printed Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles R. Goulding examine how automated single-piece production offers a practical blueprint for moving 3D printed orthopedic implants toward responsive, just-in-time manufacturing.
Stalled Windsor 3D Printed Residence Project Demonstrates 3DPC Risks
A major 3DCP project appears to have failed, and the cause is a bit mysterious.
New York’s US$300M Quantum Internet Initiative and Additive Manufacturing
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick discuss how Stony Brook’s $300 million quantum investment could accelerate the growth of quantum computing and advanced manufacturing in the Northeast.
The End of the One-Alloy Part and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding explains how breakthroughs in 3D printing are ending the era of one-alloy parts, allowing engineers to design materials that change composition within a single component for unprecedented performance.
Home Depot’s Hidden Advantage is Turning Contractor Expertise into Product Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how Home Depot’s expanding Pro ecosystem, strategic acquisitions, and emerging manufacturing technologies could reshape the future of construction products.
Salubrious AireRx Personalized Cushions Use Create It REAL’s Programmable Foam
Create It REAL just productionized a new 3D print application: personalized cushions.
How 3D Printing Turned Simple Fidget Clickers into a Thriving Business While Helping Neurodivergent Users
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe why 3D printing proved to be the perfect manufacturing solution for customizable fidget toys that are making a meaningful difference for neurodivergent users.
Stanley Black & Decker’s US$1 Billion U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Bet Could Be a Gold Mine for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see a familiar Gold Rush story unfolding in American manufacturing, where the biggest opportunities for 3D printing may come from supplying the tools that enable the next industrial expansion.
The Universal Instruments Patent Wall: Connecting Past Innovation to the Future of Manufacturing
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore the Universal Instruments patent wall as a reflection of engineering innovation, highlighting the role patents play in advancing technology. They also examine the Southern Tier’s legacy of innovation, the importance of workforce development, and the impact of emerging technologies on the future of manufacturing.
Surgical Robots: What J&J’s OTTAVA Means for Physical AI and the Future of Medical Procedures
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at OTTAVA’s evolution from surgical robotics to intelligent healthcare automation, and why the 3D printing industry should be watching closely.
A Bridge Between Cambridges: 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Ari Willick examine how Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Cambridge, England, are advancing the future of 3D printing.
3D Printed Aircraft Accessories Unapproved by FAA
The US FAA notified aircraft operators of unapproved 3D printed parts.
Ford, Harley-Davidson, and the 3D Printing Design Shift
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding explore how Ford and Harley-Davidson are using faster, more flexible design systems as they reposition major vehicle programs, including Ford’s next-generation F-150 Lightning and Harley-Davidson’s planned return of an attainable, highly customizable Sportster.
Building a New Structural Polymer Platform:An Interview with Z-Polymers’ Mike Zimmerman
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe interview Dr. Mike Zimmerman, founder and CEO fo Z-Polymers and gain insight into the company’s high-performance fibers and filaments.
From Plato to Prototypes: Greece’s New Chapter in 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Greece is leveraging additive manufacturing to strengthen advanced manufacturing while drawing inspiration from a legacy of innovation that stretches back to antiquity.
Kalogon Uses 3D Printed Variable-Density Lattices for Customized Supportive Seating
I bumped into a new 3D-printed application: supportive seating.
Looking Ahead to IMTS 2026: Where Machine Tools, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing Converge
Charles R. Goulding describes his hopes for the IMTS 2026 event in Chicago this September.
SeaRush Shows the Next Phase of Large-Scale Maritime 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick examine how the SeaRush project demonstrates the potential of large-scale 3D printing to accelerate maritime design through rapid prototyping, robotic manufacturing, and iterative testing.
Ford Patents Production 3D Printed Suspension Parts
Ford is looking at something much more interesting than 3D printing another automotive part.
Why Engineering Services Are Outpacing Hardware in Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explain why companies are increasingly turning to engineering-driven additive manufacturing services to strengthen supply chains, accelerate production, and unlock valuable R&D tax incentives.
Digital Biology and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding examines the convergence of AI-driven digital biology and additive manufacturing, revealing how next-generation research is accelerating scientific breakthroughs and reshaping the future of biotechnology.
Boustead Singapore Invests in Robotic Urology Diagnostics
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick analyze how Boustead Singapore’s acquisition of UroMedTech reflects the growing convergence of robotics, 3D printing, and precision healthcare in Singapore.
Math, Models, and Mysteries Solved: How Additive Manufacturing Helped Find the Answer to Schrödinger’s Color Theory
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito reveal how 3D printing transformed an abstract mathematical mystery into a tangible breakthrough, completing one of Schrödinger’s unfinished scientific puzzles.
Frozen Time: How 3D Printing Could Create the First Biological Supply Chain
Charles G. Goulding explores how 3D printing and cryogenic preservation could transform organ transplantation by creating the world’s first biological supply chain.
How Did Firestorm Labs Keep MJF 3D Printers Running in Heavy Seas?
I’m a bit puzzled over a US Navy test of a 3D printing solution.
Building the Future at the Smallest Scale: How SUNY Albany Is Advancing Nanotech, Life Sciences, and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how SUNY Albany’s cutting-edge work in nanotechnology and life sciences is helping drive the innovations that could shape the next generation of 3D printing and advanced manufacturing.
Construction Company Prints Its Own Headquarters
One construction company is so keen on 3DCP that they printed their own headquarters.
New White House Defense Policy Could Accelerate Additive Manufacturing Adoption
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain why a new White House order aimed at strengthening defense supply chains may create significant growth opportunities for the U.S. 3D printing industry.
Looking Ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026: Where MedTech and Additive Manufacturing Meet
Anthony Palumbo, Mellissa McIntyre, and Charles Goulding look ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026 and the medical-device companies applying additive manufacturing to product development and production.
Japan’s Renewed Investment in Humanoid Robotics Underscores the Strategic Importance of US Domestic Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Japan’s resurgence in humanoid robotics, the engineering insights revealed by the Unitree G1 disassembly, and the growing importance of domestic manufacturing capabilities for technological leadership and national security.
The Road to 200,000 Miles: Geopolitics, Supply Chain Risks, and the Rise of 3D Printed Auto Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how political developments and longer vehicle lifespans are making maintenance data, repair efficiency, and digital asset management more valuable than ever.
Beyond Chemistry: How 3D Printing Is Reshaping Battery Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a technical look at the emerging world of 3D printed batteries, where advanced manufacturing is enabling entirely new energy architectures beyond the limits of conventional battery production.
From Cobots to Custom Grippers: How Devonics Uses 3D Printing to Power Industrial Automation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Devonics’ growing automation ecosystem, highlighting its innovative end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), strategic robotics partnerships, and the role of 3D printing in rapid product development.
From Cobots to Smart Factories: Teradyne’s Vision for AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe how the convergence of collaborative robots, autonomous mobile systems, and Physical AI is creating new opportunities for smarter, more autonomous 3D printing operations.
Battle of the Builders: Comparing 3D Printing Innovation at Auburn and the University of Alabama
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi compare the additive manufacturing initiatives at Auburn University and the University of Alabama, revealing how each institution is contributing to Alabama’s rise as an advanced manufacturing hub.
Industrial 3D Printing Finally Gets Affordable: Formlabs’ Fuse X1 Could Change the Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Formlabs’ new US$85,000 Fuse X1 industrial 3D printer could accelerate the shift of additive manufacturing from a high-cost specialty process to a mainstream production technology.
Quantum Computing Emerges from the Shadows
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how advances in quantum computing may accelerate materials discovery, transform manufacturing processes, and create new opportunities for the additive manufacturing industry.
Rocket Lab: An Emerging Leader in Aerospace
Charles G. Goulding explores how Rocket Lab has emerged as one of the few commercial space companies to successfully scale from innovative rocket development to a diversified aerospace manufacturing powerhouse.
Building With Fans: The Participation Economy and the Future of Intellectual Property
Charles G. Goulding reveals why the next wave of innovation may come not from corporate studios, but from fan creators whose ideas are expanding fictional worlds in unexpected ways.
US Navy Tests Distributed 3D Printing Network for Spare Parts
The US Navy is testing a new way to 3D print spare parts.
How Universities Are Engineering Human Heat Resilience
Charles G. Goulding analyzes how university breakthroughs in human heat resilience open lucrative new pathways for manufacturing and engineering firms to claim the Section 41 R&D Tax Credit.
Make It Like Beckham: From World Cup Stardom to the Next Generation of 3D Printed Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Beckham’s global brand, the explosive growth of soccer in North America, and advances in 3D printing are converging to create new opportunities for innovation and business.
Adidas’ New BB.01 Raises Questions About Its Long-Term 3D-Printed Footwear Strategy
Adidas has just released yet another 3D-printed shoe design, but are they going about this in the wrong way?
How Women Shaped the Evolution of Soccer, and How 3D Printing Could Shape Its Future
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo examine how women transformed soccer and why athlete-informed 3D printing could help create more personalized footwear and protective equipment for the women’s game.
Inside Parker’s CIRCOR Aerospace Deal and Its 3D Printing Potential
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe analyze the strategic fit between Parker and CIRCOR Aerospace, highlighting how advanced 3D printing technologies could drive innovation, efficiency, and valuable R&D tax incentives.
Hands On With Even More PollyFab 3D Printed Shoes
We’ve been testing a whole bunch of 3D printed shoes from PollyFab.
World’s Largest Concrete 3D Print Nears Completion
A bit of a milestone in 3DCP: the world’s largest 3D printed structure is about to be completed.
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.
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.
Five 3D-Printed Reef Habitats Deployed Off Italy’s Coast
Several 3D-printed structures now make up an artificial reef in Italy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Plastic, Petrochemicals, and the 3D Printing Industry’s Role in a Growing Global Challenge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how the growing global plastics crisis is colliding with the future of manufacturing, and why the 3D printing industry may become part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
How do Israel-UAE 3D Printing Partnerships Drive Section 41 R&D Tax Credit Eligibility?
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe analyze how the strengthening Israel-UAE relationship is forging a strategic regional ecosystem centered on additive manufacturing and industrial supply chain resilience.
Polymesh and the New Geometry of Watchmaking in MING’s 3D Printed Titanium Strap
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor spotlight how MING’s 3D printed titanium Polymesh strap leverages sub-70-micron additive manufacturing and complex lattice geometries to redefine luxury watchmaking while qualifying for significant R&D Tax Credits.