Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Hubbell’s $3 billion acquisition of NSI Industries and the integration of 3D printing technology signal a transformative era for electrical infrastructure innovation and R&D Tax Credit opportunities.
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Containerized ARCEMY Metal Printer Deployed At Navy CoE
AML3D has installed its first portable, containerized ARCEMY metal 3D printing system at the US Navy’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence.
AI Spending Surge Meets Industrial Reality: What It Means for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi share insights from a recent Deloitte seminar, connecting today’s AI boom to tomorrow’s factory floor innovations.
3D Printing Continues to Reshape Rocket Engine Design as Agnikul Tests New Engine
Yet another company has developed a fully 3D-printed rocket engine. This time it is Agnikul.
Teeing-Off at the 90th Masters with 3D Printing: Bryson DeChambeau’s R&D Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe detail the technical experimentation required to bypass traditional forging and casting in favor of 3D printed equipment that enhances ball speed and clinical precision.
The Meteoric Rise of the Czechoslovak Group Amid the Ukraine War
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze CSG’s rapid expansion, acquisitions, and production surge driven by the Ukraine conflict and shifting global supply chains. The Czechoslovak Group (CSG) is one of the fastest-growing defense manufacturers in Europe today. What makes its story notable is not just scale, but speed. In roughly a decade, it has… Continue reading The Meteoric Rise of the Czechoslovak Group Amid the Ukraine War
Kone’s Acquisition of TK Elevator: Private Equity Cashes Out as 3D Printing Gets a Lift
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Kone’s blockbuster acquisition of TK Elevator delivers a major private equity payday while quietly setting the stage for expanded use of 3D printing across the global elevator industry.
3D Printing for All: Lessons from Hospitals That Built It From the Ground Up
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe show why starting small, investing in people, and following clinical demand are the real drivers behind successful hospital-based 3D printing programs.
3D Printed Ceramic Shingles: A New Application Area
A new facade concept using 3D printed ceramic shingles shows how additive manufacturing adds light control and geometric variety to one of the oldest building components.
3D Printing Is Keeping Naval Fleets Afloat for Longer
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how additive manufacturing is helping the Navy manage record-breaking deployments and unexpected repairs at sea.
From Wright Brothers to Air Taxis: Joby Aviation’s Bold Manufacturing Bet in Dayton
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Joby Aviation’s Dayton expansion signals a turning point in scalable eVTOL manufacturing.
From Airflow to ROI: Why Madison Air’s IPO Matters for 3D Printing
Charles R Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Madison Air’s blockbuster IPO highlights the growing role of 3D printing and energy efficiency in transforming the HVAC industry.
On Schaeffler’s Factory Floor, Robots and 3D Printers Are Rewriting the Rules
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe break down how Schaeffler is blending automation and additive manufacturing to tackle labor shortages and redefine production flexibility.
Titomic Lands at Iowa State: Cold Spray Moves Further into Research and Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at Titomic’s growing academic footprint and what its new Iowa State partnership reveals about the future of cold spray technology.
Generative Braces Move Into Metal: An Interview with LightForce’s James Lawton
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe detail the R&D tax credit implications for medical device innovators who overcome manufacturing uncertainties to produce unique brackets individualized across six distinct dimensions.
Solving the Procurement Puzzle: MakerStage’s Vision for Smarter, Compliant Medical Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss MakerStage’s push to streamline medical-device-aware supplier routing across a global network, connecting supply with demand.
Drones Over the Pitch: How Counter-UAS Technology and 3D Printing Are Securing the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe cover the deployment of counter-drone security across many FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and how 3D printing can achieve new heights with these measures.
The Technology Behind the Story: 3D Skin Grafts and the World of Scarpetta
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how 3D printed skin grafts are evolving from experimental research into practical tools for treating complex wounds.
How Tulsa Built a Blueprint for Mid-Size City Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight how Tulsa’s focused approach to tech development, workforce strategy, and industrial investment is challenging coastal dominance.
BASF Brings 3D Printed Catalysts to Industrial Scale Production
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss BASF’s advancement in 3D printed catalysts and its impact on the future of industrial processes.
Rethinking Prosthetics: The Challenge of Four Legged Patients
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi highlight the critical differences that make animal prosthetics a specialized field requiring new approaches to 3D printed design.
PALFINGER Expands into Robotic Construction with ICON Collaboration
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight PALFINGER’s strategic pivot into automation and how its collaboration with ICON could accelerate the future of digital construction.
JetZero and Airplane Manufacturing Disruption
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how JetZero is combining advanced materials, 3D printing, and AI to reshape aircraft production and fuel efficiency.
America’s Submarine Surge: How Additive Manufacturing Is Powering the Golden Fleet
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how workforce scaling, new production models, and R&D incentives are converging to power the next era of U.S. naval dominance.
Lincoln Electric at AM Strategies Conference: Turning Talk into Industrial Reality
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how a 130-year-old welding giant is quietly leading the future of large-scale metal 3D printing.
Forging the Future: USFR’s US$875 Million Bet on American Steel
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe examine how US Forged Rings’ massive North Carolina investment signals a new era of vertically integrated, US-based manufacturing.
Amazon Returns Incident Reveals New 3D Print Application
There’s yet another new application for 3D printing, but this one has to be filed in the “do not do this” category.
Protracted Wars and Delayed Reconstruction
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi trace how prolonged conflicts are accelerating 3D printing breakthroughs, setting the stage for a powerful postwar “peace dividend.”
Secret Decentralized 3D Printing Networks Supply Drone Parts to Ukraine at Scale
I’m reading a fascinating glimpse into a hidden world of military manufacturing using desktop 3D printers.
Fort Liberty Washing Machines and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor highlight how a single soldier’s 3D-printed fix at Fort Liberty turned a supply chain problem into a low-cost, high-impact solution.
Cadillac’s Formula 1 Fight and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi reveal Cadillac’s strategy to obtain Formula 1 approval while still dominating the luxury vehicle market, thanks to 3D printing.
Inside HP’s Vision at Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe spotlight a pivotal moment at Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2026, where Arvind Rangarajan outlined a clear path to industrial-scale 3D printing.
INNOSPACE Develops Support-Free Titanium LPBF Process
A Korean company announced a 3D print process for titanium that apparently requires no support structures.
Red Cat Wants 3D Printed Drone Boats for On-Demand Delivery
Red Cat says it plans to build fleets of 3D printed autonomous “drone boats” for on-demand delivery, which might the very first mass production of boats using AM.
DTU 3D Prints Ceramic Gyroid Fuel Cells For Lightweight Power
DTU researchers say a 3D printed ceramic gyroid fuel cell delivers a fivefold jump in power-to-weight.
Fluor Corporation and Nuclear Additive Manufacturing: Naval Qualification, Advanced Alloys, and Sensor-Integrated Reactor Hardware
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how Fluor Corporation is advancing nuclear additive manufacturing through naval materials/process qualification and sensor-integrated hardware concepts, set against broader progress in 3D-printed fuel-related ceramics and nuclear construction tools.
Trayd Construction Tech Firm Raises US$17 Million
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor highlight how Trayd’s rapid US$17 million raise signals a breakthrough in simplifying union payroll while unlocking powerful tax incentives for construction innovators.
Personalized Without Compromise: AI Keeps Custom 3D Prints Durable
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor discuss how emerging systems blend generative design with structural analysis so everyday users can create customized objects that actually hold up in real-world use.
Oil’s New Arms Race: Efficiency, Geopolitics, and the Rise of Industrial 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how oil and gas companies — from Chevron to PEMEX — can emulate Petrobras’ distributed additive manufacturing model to reduce downtime, strengthen resilience, and outpace rivals in a tightening global energy landscape.
Gallium, Supply Chain Security, and the Next Frontier of 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor connect federal investment, breakthrough additive manufacturing, and valuable R&D tax incentives to show how gallium is becoming a strategic material with outsized impact.
Dose by Design: Pharmaceutical 3D Printing and the Future of Pediatric Compounding
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight the shift from clinical pilot programs to everyday pharmacy practice, where 3D printing and R&D tax credits are reshaping the future of pediatric drug compounding.
Beretta and Sturm Ruger’s Shotgun Wedding and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at the alliance of a Renaissance-era gunmaker and a modern US firearm manufacturer, and how 3D printing innovation has helped Beretta set its sights on America’s Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
3D Printing Platinum Jewelry: How Additive Manufacturing Is Reshaping Fine Jewelry
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the historical prestige of platinum and explain why additive manufacturing is accelerating its return to the jewelry spotlight.
Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how rotational multi-material 3D printing embeds programmable pneumatic channels in elastomer filaments to create soft robots that bend, twist, and grasp on command, while highlighting key durability and scaling limits. Introduction Soft robots can bend, twist, and conform around delicate objects, enabling safer interaction than many rigid mechanisms. However,… Continue reading Rotational MultiMaterial 3D Printing of Pneumatically Programmable Soft Robots
Navigating Complexity in Industrial 3D Printing Sales: An Interview with Corbel’s Le’ora Lichtenstein
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe discuss how AI-driven sales tools are reshaping industrial manufacturing by reducing misconfigurations and accelerating deal flow.
Birmingham’s Steel Sector is Rising Again
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal why billions in new investment are turning Birmingham into a modern powerhouse for steel, innovation, and advanced manufacturing.
Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás
Nos últimos anos, a Petrobras vem construindo uma trajetória consistente na adoção da manufatura aditiva, refletindo uma mudança estrutural na forma como a empresa aborda inovação, manutenção e produção industrial. Em um artigo publicado em 2021, exploramos como a estatal brasileira começou a utilizar a impressão 3D para prototipagem, ferramental e soluções operacionais específicas. Um… Continue reading Petrobras Utiliza o Modelo de Outsourcing Multilocal da 3DCRIAR para Avançar a Impressão 3D no Setor de Óleo e Gás
Brazil’s Petrobras Leverages 3DCRIAR’s Multi-Location Outsourcing Model to Advance 3D Printing in Oil and Gas
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe trace Petrobras’ evolution from early 3D printing trials to certified components, digital inventories, and faster equipment recovery.
How Census Data Is Becoming a Strategic Tool for 3D Printing Companies
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the latest census trends to emerging 3D printing hubs across the U.S.
Disney’s Big Bet on Storytelling, Parks and Products
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Disney’s massive bet on Imagineering, from theme parks to cruise ships, is opening new doors for advanced manufacturing and 3D printing.
Dallas, Texas Is a Drone and 3D Printing Place to Be
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Dallas, Texas, has quietly become a national hotspot where drone manufacturing and 3D printing converge to drive rapid innovation, scalable production, and defense-focused growth.
Noyron Computational Engineering Produces Record-Scale 3D Printed Rocket Engine
LEAP71 continues to break records, this time with the world’s largest 3D-printed aerospike rocket engine.
Industry Investment is Reshaping US Research: Roche’s Expansion at Harvard and the Additive Manufacturing in Pharma
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe… reveal how overlooked incentives can quietly turn everyday operations into major savings.
Booz Allen’s US$300M Andreessen Horowitz Investment and the Role of 3D Printing in National Security Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi argue that Booz Allen’s Andreessen Horowitz investment proves 3D printing and AI are no longer experimental—they are becoming core defense infrastructure.
3D Printing Meets Embryo Screening: Additive Manufacturing in IVF and Reproductive Medicine
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how additive manufacturing is accelerating embryo screening and IVF innovation by enabling high-resolution microfluidic lab-on-a-chip platforms, biocompatible culture scaffolds, and next-generation cryopreservation and micromanipulation tools.
How 3D Printing Innovation in Prosthetics Led from CU Labs to Hanger’s Acquisition of Point Designs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Hanger’s 2025 acquisition of Point Designs, tracing its University of Colorado origins, its advanced 3D printed prosthetic finger portfolio, and how improving federal reimbursement trends are accelerating innovation in prosthetics and orthotics. In a move that underscores the rapid maturation of 3D printing in prosthetic care, Point Designs… Continue reading How 3D Printing Innovation in Prosthetics Led from CU Labs to Hanger’s Acquisition of Point Designs
When No Two Spines Are Alike: Inside the First AI-Designed Cervical Implant
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack how AI-driven design and additive manufacturing are changing how surgeons think about fit, fusion, and recovery.
Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Expansion and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Leah Nabangi reveal how 3D printing is helping Nigeria’s oil and gas sector cut downtime, localize spare parts, and unlock the full value of historic investments in production and refining.
From Harbor Views to Hard Truths: The Future of 3D Printing on Display
Charles R. Goulding shares firsthand insights from a snow-disrupted yet high-energy gathering where additive manufacturing leaders tackled geopolitics, cybersecurity, capital markets, and industry consolidation head-on.
From Market Headwinds to Measured Recovery: AM’s 2026 Inflection Point
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how manufacturing fundamentals, AI-driven design, and a renewed focus on reliability and workflow integration are defining the industry’s next phase.
Enormous 3D Print Farm in China Demonstrates Ultra High-Volume Additive Manufacturing
A hint of what’s to come was shown in a Chinese news piece about a rather large 3D print farm.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Ohio’s Tech Powerhouse Meets 3D Printing Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on how Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is pushing additive manufacturing from the lab to the flight line with real, deployable 3D printed parts.
From Procurement to Production: The Pentagon’s US$1 Billion Bet on Capacity
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how L3Harris’ decades-long commitment to 3D printing helped position it at the center of a new government-backed model for defense readiness.
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.
Canadian APMA Unveils Two 3D-Printed Electric SUV Demonstrators Under Project Arrow Initiative
There’s a new 3D-printed car.
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.
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.
Concrete 3D Printing Expands to Residential Pools, Enabling Complex Shapes
Yet another ingenious 3DCP application has emerged: swimming pools.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hands on with PollyFab’s Aero Pro & Airpuff One 3D Printed Shoes
I’m back with more 3D printed shoes to review.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.