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Sovol 3D Printer Teaser Suggests Large-Format Multi-Color Printing System
Sovol could be the next company to release a multimaterial desktop 3D printer.
STLGears Can Generate Parameter-Based Accurate 3D Printable Gear Models
I’m trying another online 3D model generator, STLGears.
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.
Artec 3D Launches Artec Jet Scanner for Large-Scale Outdoor 3D Mapping
Artec 3D released a pretty unusual 3D scanner, the Artec Jet.
IIT Guwahati Targets Earthquake-Resistant Construction With Integrated 3DCP Approach
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have published a detailed study suggesting that 3D printed concrete walls can be made far more earthquake-tolerant by combining a ductile printable material with a reinforcement method designed specifically for the realities of the printing process.
Open-Source 6-DoF Robot Accelerates Curved FFF
Researchers unveiled an open-source six-axis robotic 3D printing system that promises faster, support-free curved builds.
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.
New Review Clarifies FFF Parameters And Performance
A new research survey examined which FFF settings, materials and controls truly matter for the best part performance.
Amazing BumpMesh Tool Simplifies 3D Model Texturing
A new online tool makes 3D model texturing incredibly easy.
How Israel-Based 3D Printing Businesses Navigate the Middle East Conflict
With conflict raging in the Middle East, how are the 3D print companies doing?
New Site Warns Of Sweeping 3D Printer Laws
A new advocacy site argues proposed “anti gun” bills could unintentionally criminalize everyday 3D printers and software.
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.
Vitamin E Enhanced PLA Filaments For 3D Printing
Researchers report on PLA filaments infused with vitamin E and their behavior in FFF printing.
Hands On with Prompt2CAD
I’m trying a new and quite different AI generative tool, Prompt2CAD.
Snapmaker Publishes U1 Firmware Forks On GitHub
Snapmaker has published the Snapmaker U1 firmware modifications on GitHub, giving developers a clearer look at how the machine’s multi-toolhead functions are implemented.
Nano Dimension Sells AME and Fabrica Lines, Streamlining Focus to Markforged
Nano Dimension announced the sale of two of their key technologies.
Patent Proposes Recycling Thermoset Polymers Into 3D Printing Filaments
You may soon be 3D printing thermoset filament.
EFF Criticizes Proposed US Laws Mandating Software Controls on 3D Printers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has published a damning article about efforts to control 3D printers.
X2D or P2 Evolution? Analyzing Bambu Lab’s Likely Direction After Retiring the X1 Series
Is Bambu Lab about to announce a new 3D printer?
Is the NoClogger Really Effective for Desktop 3D Printers?
I’ve been seeing a lot of posts about the “NoClogger”, but is it really a useful tool?
Design of the Week: Hands-Free Hand Visor
This week’s selection is the Hands-Free Hand Visor by MakerWorld contributor Emin.
VisiPrint Brings WYSIWYG Previews To FFF Printing
MIT researchers have built a fast preview tool that predicts how an FFF print will actually look, aiming to cut down on wasteful reprints.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 5, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
3DSearch Introduces Modern Interface for Cross-Platform 3D Model Discovery
I’m looking at a new meta-search engine for 3D models, 3DSearch.
New Book “Impossible Works” Highlights Breakthrough 3D Printed Designs
There’s another Kickstarter campaign you should consider backing.
Centrifugal Resin Printer Patent Targets Post Processing
A Chinese patent proposes folding three messy resin workflows into one machine.
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.
Admixtures Tune Geopolymer Concrete For 3DCP
Researchers evaluated barium chloride, tartaric acid, sucrose, and sodium tripolyphosphate to tune the printability and mechanical performance of geopolymer concrete for extrusion 3D printing.
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.
Tripo Secures $50M Investment to Advance AI-Generated 3D Models for Industrial and Creative Use
Tripo announced a massive US$50M investment to power their AI 3D generation company.
Creality’s Compact Filament Cutter Patent Targets Smaller Toolheads
A new patent filing sketches a compact way to cut filament inside the printhead before a tool change, and that matters because cleaner swaps can make multi material FFF systems faster and less troublesome.
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.
Mobile AM Robots to Roam Factory Floors
Researchers unveiled a closed loop, obstacle aware control framework that lets mobile additive manufacturing (AM) robots print while navigating dynamic factory floors.
Sparkling Water Support Filament Has A Surprising Catch
A new soluble support filament could make post processing cleaner, if users are willing to follow a rather specific fluid recipe.
Climate Specific PLA Might Fix Your Bad Prints
A materials startup claims your filament problems may be seasonal, not personal.
Silence Mode Claims To Fix Weak Layer Bonds
A research team now claims your noisy workshop may be sabotaging print strength.
Starwise Additive’s Cosmic Slicer Tunes Prints By Zodiac
A new slicer startup thinks your failed Benchy may be a Virgo problem.
MoistureMax Unveils Climate Adaptive Filament System
MoistureMax has introduced a filament platform that intentionally manages moisture instead of merely fighting it.
Bambu Lab Discontinues Flagship X1 Series
Bambu Lab has made it official: the X1 series is now officially retired.
Eplus3D Abruptly Pulls IPO Application From Shanghai Stock Exchange
Interesting news from China: EPlus3D has abruptly withdrawn its IPO filing.
Snapmaker U1 Expands Availability, Software, And Materials
Snapmaker is improving its U1 with more availability, a software bundle of ready-to-print models, and a bigger RFID-enabled filament lineup.
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.
Thin-Film DLP Achieves Sealed Voids, Multi-Material Parts
Researchers unveiled a vat-free thin-film DLP method that can print sealed cavities and clean multi-material parts.
What Happens When Desktop 3D Printer Companies Get Much Larger?
What is going to happen as 3D printer companies get much, much larger?
Creality IPO Filing Reveals Financial Growth, Manufacturing Scale, and Other Secrets
We’ve just learned a whole lot more about Creality based on a document recently filed with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited.
FreeCAD 1.1 Release Introduces Enhanced Assembly Tools, UI Improvements, and More
FreeCAD has been updated to version 1.1.
Design of the Week: AI Chair
This week’s selection is the AI Chair by Ross Lovegrove and Google Deepmind.
High-Speed Laser DED Delivers Robust Inconel 718
Researchers validated a high-speed laser DED process that prints Inconel 718 quickly while keeping key properties stable.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 29, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
Safety Concerns Grow Over Consumer Resin 3D Printing, Raising Risk of Future Liability
Resin 3D printing by consumers could be heading for a very serious problem.
Hitem3D Integration with OpenClaw Enables Automated AI-Driven 3D Model Generation
For those into AI tools, there is now a very intriguing option to use Hitem3D in workflows.
Hyperion Patent Splits Extrusion From Motion System
A new patent from Australia-based Hyperion Systems proposes a different way to build large format extrusion systems without dragging a heavy hot end around the machine.
Polymaker Launches EU Webshop, Expanding Direct-to-Consumer Access
Polymaker has made an unusual step by opening an EU online store for their consumer 3D printing products.
Predictive Low Power DED Nails 316L Repeatability
Researchers have shown a data-driven, low-power Directed Energy Deposition (DED) approach for 316L stainless steel that delivers sub‑5% porosity, forged‑level microhardness, and a clear path to repeatability.
Prusa Firmware Update Speeds MMU3 Filament Swaps
Prusa has just pushed a firmware update that cuts MMU3 filament change time enough to shave hours off real multi-color prints.
Formlabs’ Form Now In-House 3D Printing Service
Formlabs’ new Form Now service seems to be active.
IBM Patents Smarter Hollow Fill 3D Printing
IBM is exploring a way to turn empty 3D printed cavities into engineered features instead of unused air.
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.
LPBF Prints Zinc–Silver–Copper Alloys For Biodegradable Implants
Researchers used Laser Powder Bed Fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys and report promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable implants.
Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1 For Lower-Cost Metal 3D Printing
There’s another super inexpensive metal LPBF device coming: the SCRAP 1.
Bambu Lab Integrates Meshy 6 into MakerLab, Expanding AI Image-to-3D Capabilities
Bambu Lab has added a powerful feature to MakerLab: Meshy 6.
Creality Patent Targets Cleaner FFF Material Changes
Creality appears to be patenting a small but potentially useful fix for one of desktop FFF’s most annoying recurring chores.
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
PiGRAND Brings Physics Informed Graph Diffusion To AM
A new research model called PiGRAND merges physics guidance with graph neural diffusion to predict and control AM processes.
MOVA Launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System
Today MOVA officially launched a new, 12-color desktop 3D printer, the AtomForm Palette 300.
Metal 1.0 Kickstarter Promises Low-Cost Desktop LPBF Metal 3D Printing
An interesting Kickstarter campaign has launched a desktop metal 3D printer, the Metal 1.0.
Jamaica is Detaining 3D Printers
3D printers are being put in detention in Jamaica.
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.
DreamPartGen Brings Part Aware Text To 3D
A new research model called DreamPartGen could make text generated 3D models far more usable for printing and assembly.
Legal Analysis Finds Ambiguities in Prusa Research’s Open Community License
A detailed legal analysis of Prusa Research’s new Open Community License has been published.
Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify Dielectric Material Technologies
Tethon 3D announced the acquisition of several ceramic materials from Fortify.
Farsoon Annouces 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer with Large Build Volume
Farsoon made a series of announcements, including a sixteen-laser metal 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Conference Room
This week’s selection is a partially 3D printed conference room by Fungamental.
Study Probes Long-Term Degradation of AM Polymers
A new research paper looks at how 3D printed polymers degrade over time and what that means for real-world part reliability.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 22, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
New VOC Calculator Estimates Air Quality in FFF Printing Environments
Heatforge 3D has put together a VOC calculator for 3D printing.
Study Compares CNC, SLM, Extrusion For UAV Part
A new study measures the environmental and economic tradeoffs of making a VTOL UAV component by CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, or metal extrusion.
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.
Digital Twin Aims To Speed Automotive Additive Manufacturing
Researchers have proposed a digital twin framework to make automotive additive manufacturing more agile and predictable.
New Approach For Sequential FFF 3D Printing
A new portfolio-based scheduler for sequential 3D printing could lead to denser, safer builds and reducing the number of plates used.
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3
Our review of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer concludes with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Print Results The Eiffel Tower is a fairly challenging print that images directly on the build plate with no… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 3
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2
Our test of the Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Operations We took the time now to get ourselves acquainted with the various menus on the P1’s LCD.… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 2
Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the highly unusual Anycubic Photon P1 resin 3D printer. This is part one of a three part series, please read parts two and three. Anycubic P1 3D Printer Background Founded in 2015, Anycubic has been busy developing and manufacturing various models of filament and resin based 3D printers. We have had the pleasure… Continue reading Hands On with the Anycubic P1 3D Printer, Part 1
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.
Deep Learning Co-Optimizes LPBF Titanium Gyroid Lattices
A new paper demonstrates a deep learning framework that co-optimizes Laser Powder Bed Fusion settings and titanium gyroid lattice design to boost printability and performance.
$42 3D Printer Trades Features for Price in “Race to the Bottom”
There’s a new lowest-cost desktop 3D printer that costs only US$42.
Why Apple’s LiTo Research Could Matter To 3D Printing
Apple’s new LiTo research is not about 3D printers — at first glance, but it could point toward a more 3D print friendly content pipeline if the company ever decides to connect image based 3D capture, asset generation, and physical output into one ecosystem.
Thermwood Gear Pump Patent Optimizes Large Format Extrusions
A patent proposal by Thermwood could solve one of large area extrusion’s oldest challenges: keeping bead size consistent when a pellet fed printhead speeds up, slows down, and corners.