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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.
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
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.
SharpaWave: The Robotic Hand that is the Wave of the Future for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect the dots between a new mass-produced robotic hand, decades of end-effector engineering, and the expanding role of 3D printing in building smarter machines.
The Boeing, Airbus Role Reversal and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Jacob Nolan examine how a shifting Airbus–Boeing rivalry, combined with 3D printing and tighter supply chain control, is redefining execution and advantage in modern aerospace.
3D Printing Enters the Oil & Gas Era: Aramco’s US$30 Billion U.S. Partnerships and the Additive Manufacturing Opportunity
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding analyze how Saudi Aramco’s US$30 billion-plus U.S. partnership framework signals a strategic inflection point for additive manufacturing, positioning 3D printing as a core enabler of localized production, digital spare-parts supply chains, and advanced materials integration across next-generation oil and gas infrastructure.
COBOD Reveals Real-World Cost and Time Savings From 3DCP Project
Hints at the true cost of 3DCP have been published by COBOD.
Yale University and Forte 3D Co-Design the Hybrid Carbon Fiber Cello: A High-Note in Music and Technology
Charles R. Goulding traces how Yale University’s unique commitment to elite, fully funded music education and its collaboration with Forte 3D on a hybrid carbon fiber cello—supported by Shark Tank investor Lori Greiner and praised by Yo-Yo Ma—signals a pivotal moment where 3D printing, traditional craftsmanship, and live musical experience converge to expand access, durability,… Continue reading Yale University and Forte 3D Co-Design the Hybrid Carbon Fiber Cello: A High-Note in Music and Technology
The World’s Greatest Banker Invests in US Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Jamie Dimon’s recent Security & Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which strategically funds US defense and innovation projects.
Custom 3D Printed Boot Liners Emerge as Potential New Market for Additive Manufacturing
A new 3D print application has appeared: boot liners.
Safran’s Big Bet on India and the Future of 3D Printed Engines
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how Safran’s full-engine tech transfer to India and its deep investment in additive manufacturing signal a major shift in global aerospace power. Europe is boosting defense spending, and that shift is giving serious momentum to companies with proven strength in propulsion, avionics, and next-generation manufacturing. Safran sits… Continue reading Safran’s Big Bet on India and the Future of 3D Printed Engines
The Biotech Investment Backstop — And What It Means for 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi demonstrate how biotech is getting a boost from stronger pharma buyers, smarter use of 3D printing, and new OBBBA tax incentives that make early-stage R&D far easier to fund.
Start Small, Think Global: The Case for Early Expansion
Charles R. Goulding advocates that setting up international business operations at the early stages of a company’s growth can greatly impact its success in the future.
Gaza: Rebuilding Buildings and Bodies With 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi make the case that, as Gaza faces the dual task of reconstructing shattered infrastructure and restoring lives, 3D printing offers a disruptive, scalable bridge to rebuild both buildings and bodies.
Caracol and Weber: A Strategic Match in LFAM
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi report on Caracol’s move to acquire Weber and its implications for the future of large-scale 3D printing.
The Rise of Additive Power: Pratt Whitney’s U.S. and India Breakthroughs
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how, with faster GTF repairs and India’s rising role, Pratt Whitney is proving that 3D printing now drives engine design, not just prototypes.
Inside GE Appliances’ Big Bet on Local Sourcing and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how GE Appliances’ sweeping new supply chain investments and growing use of 3D printing are reshaping U.S. manufacturing from the ground up.
How Automation and 3D Printing Are Rewriting the Commercial Laundry Playbook
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi show how automation and 3D printing are reshaping the commercial laundry industry and the companies driving that shift.
Reshaping Aerospace Supply Chains: Inside the TriMas–Tinicum Transaction
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explain how Tinicum’s buyout of TriMas Aerospace signals a push toward smarter, more agile manufacturing where additive tech becomes a quiet force multiplier.
Quantum Science and 3D Printing: How the University of Chicago is Forging the Frontier
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover the quantum leap between quantum science and 3D printing, which is expanding at the University of Chicago.
Parker’s US$9.25 B Filtration Group Acquisition — And What It Means for 3D Printed Filters
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Parker Hannifin’s US$9.25 billion Filtration Group acquisition could ignite a new wave of 3D printed filtration innovation across pharma, nuclear, and other mission-critical markets.
ICON Completes First 3D-Printed Home at Canyon Club Resort Development in Texas
ICON announced they’ve completed their first 3D printed home in a new resort development.
From Classroom to Factory Floor: Vaughn College Sparks a 3D Printing Workforce Revolution
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi connect Vaughn College’s Manufacturing Day and CIRCOR’s additive-manufacturing advances to the massive U.S. talent demand ahead.
Indian Army Deploys Mobile 3D Concrete Printing System to Rebuild Border Infrastructure
The Indian Army has been using a remote 3DCP solution to rebuild border infrastructure.
The Top 3D Printing Developments of 2025: A Year Wrapped in Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi ring in the season with a spirited look at the 3D printing breakthroughs that made 2025 feel like a gift to the entire industry. Every December, we take a step back to look at the year’s biggest 3D printing wins. And 2025 delivered plenty of gifts. The industry surged… Continue reading The Top 3D Printing Developments of 2025: A Year Wrapped in Innovation
3D Printed Copper vs. In-Chip Microfluidics: Which Cooling Technology Will Enable the AI Data Center?
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how 3D printed copper cold plates and in-chip microfluidic silicon are reshaping AI data center cooling, positioning copper as the rack-ready solution deployable today and in-chip microfluidics as the long-term leap, both enabled by additive manufacturing.
HNI’s US$2.2B Move for Steelcase: The Future of Office Furniture May Be 3D Printed
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi build the case for how HNI’s US$2.2 billion acquisition of Steelcase could fuse industrial scale with 3D printing innovation to reshape the future of office furniture.
Precise Bio Reveals Scalable 3D Bioprinting Process After First Human Cell-Printed Cornea Transplant
A company has deployed a scalable process to 3D print human corneas.
From Pulsed Energy to Printed Anatomy: 3D Printing’s Role in Modern EP
Charles R. Goulding and Andress Bonafe break down how Boston Scientific and Johnson & Johnson’s EP rivalry is fueling explosive PFA growth and a surge in demand for 3D printed cardiac models.
67 Designs: 3D Printing Device Mounts for Land, Sea and Air
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how a Texas manufacturer is using 3D printing and carbon fiber to secure the digital dashboards of the off-road world.
The Toyota Way in 2025 and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding considers Toyota’s evolving “Toyota Way” philosophy is quietly driving a 3D printing revolution — and Stratasys is in the driver’s seat.
University of Windsor 3D Printing Multi-Story Student Residence
3D printed multi-story, net-zero housing complex to be a first for Canada.
Powering Tomorrow: How TVA and ORNL Are Rewriting the Rules of Nuclear Energy
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how from the Manhattan Project to molten-salt reactors, TVA and ORNL are redefining what nuclear innovation looks like in the 21st century.
The New European Space Giant and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding explores how the merger of Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales could forge a new European space powerhouse — and why 3D printing is the technology holding it all together.
How Vanderbilt and Northeastern Are Redefining Innovation Through Satellite Campuses and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor examine how Vanderbilt and Northeastern are turning their satellite campuses into innovation engines that fuse 3D printing, research, and regional economic growth.
L-Codes for Additive Manufacturing: Recognizing 3D Printed Prosthetics and Orthotics
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi decode how recent updates to L-codes now recognize additively manufactured prosthetics and orthotics, marking a pivotal step toward mainstream reimbursement and broader access to 3D printed healthcare solutions.
Closing the Skills Gap, Layer by Layer
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how GE Aerospace’s new US$30 million training initiative and the rise of additive manufacturing are reshaping America’s industrial workforce and redefining how the nation builds skills.
Reinventing Orthopaedics: DePuy Synthes and the Additive Age of MedTech
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Johnson & Johnson’s spin-off of DePuy Synthes sets the stage for a more agile, 3D printing–driven orthopaedics powerhouse ready to redefine surgical innovation.
The Red, White and Blueprint: Patriot Investing and the Rise of 3D Printing in Defense and Space
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi showcase how patriotic investing fuels a transformation in the 3D printing industry—where companies aligned with national-interest sectors are not just beneficiaries of capital, but active adopters of additive manufacturing as foundational technology.
Small Reactors, Big Toolpaths: How DOE’s Fast-Track Pilot Puts Additive Manufacturing on Nuclear’s Critical Path
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how DOE’s fast-track test-reactor pilot converts policy into product by pushing designs toward factory replication, with additive manufacturing (AM) accelerating qualification, thermal hardware performance, and supply-chain resilience.
Korea’s Big Shipyard Moves Into U.S. Navy Work — And the 3D-Printing Edge
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how South Korea’s bold push into U.S. Navy shipyards is bringing advanced 3D printing technologies to the heart of American shipbuilding.
From Algorithms to Action: SoftBank’s Physical AI Bet on ABB
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe connect SoftBank’s robotics deal to the rise of additive manufacturing and the next wave of AI-powered production.
Nobel Prize for Innovation, AI, and 3D Printing: Fueling the Next Wave of Economic Growth
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine how Nobel laureates Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt link innovation, AI, and creative destruction to the next great wave of economic growth.
From Craft to Code: How Ottobock Industrialized Personalization
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe examine how Ottobock’s digital scan-to-print ecosystem is redefining prosthetic care from artisanal to algorithmic precision.
Caracol AM Unveils THE CAB, a 3D Printed RV Made From Recycled Polymer
On display at Formnext, the latest project demonstrates faster production, reduced waste, and modular design for sustainable mobile living.
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM 3D Print Giant Rocket Injector
LEAP 71 and Nikon SLM Solutions have 3D printed a huge and complex rocket engine component.
Beyond the Beaker: Corning’s AI Success and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti examine Corning’s success with the AI boom due to its fiber optic research and development, all while setting a place for 3D printing to hedge any unforeseen risks. Corning’s AI Glow-Up: How 3D Printing Could Shape Its Next Big Win Corning, often associated with glass manufacturing and kitchenware more than… Continue reading Beyond the Beaker: Corning’s AI Success and 3D Printing
Tariff Shock in Pasta: Can 3D Printing Keep Italian Brands on American Tables?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how a pinch of 3D printing might be the secret ingredient Italy’s pasta makers need to beat America’s 107% tariff bite.
Reinventing Nuclear: How TNC and Nucor Are Laying the Groundwork for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe highlight how TNC’s AI-driven Nuclear Operating System and Nucor’s certified steel supply could finally bring 3D printing to scale in nuclear energy.
SALEHE: I Make Shoes — A Design Journey Powered by Creativity and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding provides commentary on the 3D printing relevance of Salehe Bembury’s new book, “I Make Shoes.”
From Tariffs to Customization: Why 3D Printing Matters for Kitchen Cabinets
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe unpack the role 3D printing can play in light of recent tariffs and consumer trends related to kitchen cabinets.
Beyond the MAX: Rolls-Royce, Additive Manufacturing, and Boeing’s Next Narrowbody
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi peel back the curtain on Boeing’s unannounced 737 MAX successor—and how Rolls-Royce’s additive manufacturing muscle may quietly define its engine.
Divergent Creates Domestic Supply Chain for Manufacturing its Own Printers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti spotlight Divergent’s success and recent focus in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Deere & Company: From 19th-Century Plows to 21st-Century Additive Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe delve into how John Deere is leveraging additive manufacturing and R&D tax incentives to stay ahead amid tariffs, supply chain strains, and global competition.
Luxury at Sea: 3D Printing for Yachts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi test the waters on how 3D printing is transforming luxury yacht building—from hull molds to bespoke interiors—pushing the boundaries of customization at sea.
RVs Explore the Great Outdoors with Help from 3D Printing
In this article, Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take us on a road trip exploring how 3D printers have been helping to shape the RV industry.
America’s Largest Shipbuilder Rethinks the Yard: How HII and 23 Partners Are Reinventing Naval Production
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi set sail through the US Navy’s most ambitious shipbuilding program in decades, which involves Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and 23 shipbuilders.
Vietnam Outruns China in Sneaker Production Amid 3D Printing Advances
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor showcase how Vietnam has overtaken China as the world’s sneaker hub, driven by resilient industrial clusters and the rise of 3D printing innovation.
3D Printed Prosthetics Approved for Reimbursement, Enabling to Major Market Growth
A quiet announcement might provide a huge increase in the use of 3D printing.
EU Medical Device Tariffs and 3D Printing: A New Strategic Imperative
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how new U.S. tariffs on EU medical devices could raise patient costs—but also open the door for America’s 3D printing expertise to lead the next wave of MedTech innovation.
Archer Aviation’s Defense Pivot Is a Manufacturing Pivot Powered by 3D Printing
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding assess Archer Aviation’s push into defense, driven by the Overair IP acquisition and its Anduril and AFWERX programs, showing how additive manufacturing and AM-for-composites compress design-to-flight cycles, reduce weight, and enable distributed sustainment for next-generation eVTOLs.
SLB and the Future of Energy: Digital Platforms, AI Innovation, and Industrial 3D Printing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding examine how SLB is reshaping the energy sector through digital platforms, AI-driven operations, and industrial 3D printing, positioning additive manufacturing as a mission-critical enabler in one of the world’s most demanding industries.
Smart Plant Foundations’ Uses 3D Printing to Optimize Seedling Growth
A new application for 3D printing has been developed for smart farming.
Reardon Metal, Reimagined: MIT’s 3D Printed Aluminum Hits Five-Fold Strength
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi lead the charge into a new age of metals by reporting on how MIT engineers are leveraging machine learning and 3D printing to transform ordinary aluminum into a super-strong structural alloy.
Czech Team Attempts 800km Journey From Prague to Hamburg in Fully 3D-Printed Kayak
A team is today attempting to paddle a fully 3D printed kayak from Prague to Hamburg.
How Oil & Gas Skills and 3D Printing Are Accelerating Geothermal Power
In this article, Anthony Palumbo and Charles Goulding show how oil-and-gas skills and supply chains accelerate next-gen geothermal, explain that the “Big Beautiful Bill” preserves key tax credits, and spotlight additive manufacturing, from packer components and armored PDC bits to compact heat exchangers, in projects by Fervo, Eavor, and CTR–Baker Hughes.
Potential Furniture Tariffs and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi unpack the winners, losers, and consumer costs of the administration’s latest trade move.
3D Printing Unleashed: Innovations for Pets and Vets
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider how 3D printing is transforming everything pets need—from custom prosthetics to food, toys, and veterinary care.
The Women of R&D Tax Savers: Perspectives in 3D Printing
The women of R&D Tax Savers discuss their experiences covering the 3D printing industry in recent years.