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Bambu Lab X2D Signals Potential Shift Toward Consumer-Focused 3D Printing Market
I’ve been thinking about the X2D announcement from Bambu Lab, and I believe it could be a turning point for the industry.
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.
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.
Chinese 3D Printer Production Jumps 33% in 2025, with the United States as the Largest Buyer
The number of 3D printers being produced in China is astounding.
Escalating EU–US Trade Tensions May Create New Tariff Risks for 3D Printer Imports
There could be more tariff problems for US-based 3D printer operators.
App Download Data Suggests Sharp Increase in Bambu Lab 3D Printer Sales in 2025
New statistics appear to show massive growth in Bambu Lab 3D printer sales.
Washington Bill Would Require Weapon-Blocking Software in 3D Printers
Two US states appear to be launching new laws to prevent 3D printing of weapons.
Bambu Lab Signals New Product Path as 3D Printable Footwear Enters Crowdfunding
A curious announcement from Bambu Lab shows an interesting option to 3D print your own footwear.
In-House 3D Printing in Radiology Signals Erosion of Market for High-Cost Commercial Systems
A 3D printing usage story suggests the days could be numbered for some expensive 3D printing options.
Bambu Lab P2S Cleared for U.S. Sales After Delay, Ending Weeks of Speculation
Bambu Lab’s P2S is finally out of US jail and can be ordered.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Sharp Declines in Industrial and Midrange 3D Printer Sales
A report from CONTEXT shows troubles for several segments in the 3D print industry.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Appears on TaoBao Amid Confusion Over Multicolor Printing Plans
There’s something strange going on at Elegoo.
Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Snapmaker concluded their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, sort of. I’m quite interested in Snapmaker’s progress because their U1 device is one that will cause gigantic change in the desktop FFF 3D print world. Today that market is dominated by desktop machines that can print in multiple colors using a filament swapping accessory. That works well, except… Continue reading Snapmaker’s U1 Toolchanging 3D Printer Becomes Kickstarter’s Largest-Ever 3D Printing Campaign
Formlabs Is Outpacing Competitors in the Growing SLS 3D Printing Market
Formlabs is apparently winning the SLS 3D printing race.
Why 3D Printing isn’t Fully Enshittified… Yet
We’ve heard a lot about “enshittification”, but why hasn’t it happened in 3D printing?
Nike Air Max 1000 by Zellerfeld Proves Market Demand for Fully 3D Printed Shoes
Zellerfeld’s new Nike shoe has sold out, and that tells us something about the future of 3D-printed footwear.
As DJI Faces U.S. Ban, Could Bambu Lab Be the Next Target of Regulatory Scrutiny?
I’m increasingly concerned about the possibility of Bambu Lab products being banned in the US in years to come.
Bambu Lab’s Spool Design Quietly Becomes De Facto Standard in 3D Printing Industry
Has Bambu Lab won the filament spool format war?
Why Ease of Use May Be the Most Overlooked Factor in 3D Printer Adoption
What makes the best 3D printer for you? I think there’s another factor we’ve all been missing.
CONTEXT Report Reveals Entry-Level 3D Printers Surging as Industrial and Midrange Sales Decline
A fascinating analyst report from CONTEXT shows a fundamental shift in how 3D printers are used.
Fake Bambu Lab Websites Target 3D Printer Buyers with Sophisticated Scam
You’d better be careful when shopping for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Market Grew 25% in 2024 Despite Industry Downturn
Our friends at VoxelMatters have something to say about the metal additive manufacturing market.
New Industry Trend: 3D Printer Firms Begin Vetting Customers for Strategic Fit
I learned there is a new practice emerging among large 3D printer manufacturers: customer screening.
Creality Shifts HALOT Resin 3D Printer Line to PioCreat in Strategic Move
There’s been a significant development with Creality’s line of resin 3D printers.
Backflip’s 3D Scan to CAD Could Disrupt Almost Everything
There are considerable implications from this week’s announcement of a 3D Scan to CAD service from Backflip.
Industrial 3D Printer Sales Drop 24% in Q3 2024, While Desktop Segment Grows
An analyst report paints a dismal picture for 3D printing in 24Q3.
Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Two of the largest metal 3D printer manufacturers have announced record milestones. Some weeks ago, Nikon SLM Solutions revealed that they had sold their 1,000th system, which turned out to be purchased by Bosch. The machine sold was one of their largest machines, the massive twelve-laser NXG XII 600, which sports a build volume of… Continue reading Nikon SLM and EOS Achieve Record Sales Milestones in Metal 3D Printing
Eplus3D’s Growth in Metal 3D Printing: 100 Super-Meter PBF Units Delivered
Interesting news from Eplus3D: they’ve sold over 100 metal 3D printers.
What New 3D Printer Buyers Shouldn’t Worry About: Prioritizing the Right Concerns
What should new desktop 3D printer buyers NOT be worried about?
Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology
Axtra3D announced a significant investment in the company. They’ve raised US$4.5M in a Series A investment round, led by HZG Group. Axtra3D, based in Charlotte, NC, has developed a unique 3D printing process that combines both DLP and Laser approaches in the same system. The DLP component enables rapid printing by solidifying the internal structures,… Continue reading Axtra3D Secures $4.5M, Boosting Hybrid PhotoSynthesis 3D Printing Technology
Key Insights from Prusa Research’s 2023 Sustainability Report
Prusa Research recently issued their annual Sustainability Report. Let’s take a look through it and see what we can learn.
EOS Secures Major Sale with i3D MFG for Advanced 3D Metal Printers
EOS has scored a massive sale of 3D printers to a large customer.
From SLM Solutions to Nikon SLM Solutions: Rebranding and Success
At Rapid+TCT last week we had a chat with SLM Solutions and discussed the company’s integration with Nikon.
3D Alliances Launches IMPACT Program to Boost 3D Printer Sales
I’m looking at 3D Alliances’ new “IMPACT” program for 3D printer manufacturers.
Book of the Week: The Maker Marketplace Handbook
This week’s selection is “The Maker Marketplace Handbook” by Jennifer Maker.
Pricing 3D Print Jobs: Understanding Costs, Labor, and Profit Margins
I keep reading posts asking “how to price a 3D print job”, so let’s answer this question.
Shapeways to Sell Software Assets: Major Shift in Company Strategy
Shapeways has apparently struck an agreement to sell its software assets, likely indicating a fundamental change to the company as we know it.
The Strategic Value of Material Diversity in 3D Printing
There’s an increasing amount of cooperation between 3D printer manufacturers and chemical companies.
Clearance Sales Signal the Decline of Slow-Speed 3D Printers
It begins: the disappearance of slow-speed 3D printers.
From Prototype to Product: The Launch of Wilson’s 3D Printed Airless Basketball
There’s a new 3D printed product on the market: an airless basketball.
From Concept to Metal in Hours: Foundry Lab’s Digital Casting
We spoke with Foundry Lab about their latest progress.
MX3D’s M1 System: Large Metal Object Manufacturing with 3D Printing
MX3D is making considerable progress with their latest product, the M1 METAL AM SYSTEM.
Emerging Low-Cost 3D Printing Technologies Disrupt Professional Market in 2023
I’m reading an analysis of 2023 3D printer sales and there are some very interesting implications.
Book of the Week: Value Proposition Design
This week’s selection is “Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want” by Alexander Osterwalder, Yves Pigneur, Gregory Bernarda, and Alan Smith.
Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?
A question I’m hearing more frequently goes something like this: “Does Creality sell too many models of 3D printers?” At first, I thought this might be the case, as the company has released so many models that it’s actually hard to keep track of them. Creality has a habit of releasing new machines every few… Continue reading Does Creality Offer Too Many 3D Printers?
Bambu Lab’s Disruptive Emergence in the 3D Printing Market
There is an interesting trend occurring in the 3D printing market recently, all caused by Bambu Lab.
Sirris Acquires First Minerva Printer, Marking ValCUN’s First Major Sale
There’s news from ValCUN, makers of a very unusual metal 3D printer.
From Italy to Everywhere: Roboze’s Reseller Network Expands Worldwide
Roboze announced yet more resellers for their products, illustrating the critical importance of resellers to manufacturers.
Harnessing 3D Printing and AI: The Future of Jet Engine Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine the recent boom in jet engine demand and how 3D printing has assisted this growth.
Enhancing Customer Experience: Xact Metal’s Strategic Partnerships and Innovations
If you need an update on Xact Metal’s progress, we have one.
Exploring Digital Metal’s Acquisition by Markforged: A Surprising Twist
We had an interesting discussion with Markforged about their recent acquisition, Digital Metal.
3D Printing Meets the Ford Bronco: Custom Accessories for Adventurous Owners
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing can impact the consumer side of the automotive business.
Pantheon HS3 High Speed Printing Update: New Features, New Lower Price
Pantheon has been making big strides forward with their incredible high-speed carbon fiber 3D printer, the HS3.
Cisco’s Voyage: AI and 3D Printing Propel High-Tech Success
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict increased use of AI and 3D printing by Cisco.
TEI Acquires Another Massive voxeljet VX4000 3D Printer to Supply Parts to GM
voxeljet announced the sale of a 3D printer. But it’s more than just that.
Book of the Week: Hit Makers
This week’s selection is “Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction” by Derek Thompson.
Rapidia’s Bump in the Road
Rapidia has had some challenges recently, but it seems they are overcoming them.
Exploring The Mess of Mass Market Retail 3D Printer Sales
If you intend on buying a 3D printer, maybe you should not consider buying one from a “normal” retailer.
3D Printer Sales Booming and Busting in 2022
A recent industry report from CONTEXT indicates major shifts in 3D printer purchases in 2022.
XJET Switches Gears To Commercialization
I had a chat with XJET’s Dror Danai about the company’s strategy.
Xact Metal Shifting To Commercialization
Xact Metal is shifting their focus towards commercialization.
Record Robot Sales and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Matt Selman examine how a recent increase in robotic system sales might affect 3D printing activity.
Complementary Aspects of MakerBot and Ultimaker
What are some interesting ways that MakerBot and Ultimaker could fit together?
MyMiniFactory Gets Physical: Makes First Acquisition
MyMiniFactory announced the acquisition of 3DC, and thereby changes everything.
XJET Shuffles CEOs in Strategic Change
XJET announced a surprise change at the top, along with a change in strategy.
Sinterit Widens US Operations
Sinterit announced it has fully opened operations in the US.
Formlabs Now In Massive GPO
Formlabs announced their entry into a huge healthcare group purchasing organization, Vizient.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing For Money
This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Money” by Richard Licastro.
AMT Secures Major Funding
AMT scored a huge US$15M Series B financing round.
iMakr’s Urban Journey Continues
iMakr opened an office in Copenhagen, but this is just another step on their unusual 3D print journey.
Impacts of Desktop Metal’s Aidro Acquisition
Charles R. Goulding and Randall Rothbort look at the implications of Desktop Metal potentially competing with their own clients.
The Stratasys Navy Deal Is Bigger Than It Appears
Stratasys announced a massive US$20M contract to deliver 3D printers to the US Navy.
MyMiniFactory Selling Resin?
What? MyMiniFactory is now selling 3D printer resin?
Farsoon Reveals 3D Printer Installation Base
We received information from Farsoon that provides an excellent view of their business and coverage.
9T Labs Expands, Again
9T Labs announced yet another expansion.
Another Reason For 3D Systems’ Service Divestiture
I’ve been thinking about 3D Systems’ dramatic sale of their on demand parts business, and I believe there is another reason behind the deal.
3D Alliances Reseller Survey Reveals 2020 3D Printer Troubles
A new survey has revealed the troubles 3D printer resellers encountered during last year’s catastrophic events.
A Peek Behind The Scenes At Prusa Research
Prusa Research published a series of very interesting statistics about their operations in 2020 and previous years.
Demand For 3D Printers Falls, Then Rises
I’m looking at a report from CONTEXT, who provided some numbers for 3D printer sales in 2020.
Farsoon Parts Ways With Prodways
Farsoon announced a break with long-time partner Prodways.
3D Printing And The Business Solution Selling Model
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider the need for 3D printing companies to truly listen to their customers.
Conversational Commerce Versus Traditional Customer Sales Processes
Adam Friedman and Ryan Donley examine AI-driven conversational commerce, which was growing technology in 2018 and 2019 and is experiencing rapid growth in 2020 due to the pandemic.
The Importance Of Understanding 3D Printing Clients
In a today’s 3D printing world it is all too easy to focus too hard on the technical and forget other factors.
Q2 2020 3D Printer Sales In CONTEXT
More than half a year into pandemic, how are 3D printer sales looking across the globe?
DyeMansion Launches Global Industrial 3D Printing Post-Processing Platform
Industrial 3D printing is getting a new look as a new global post-processing partnership platform emerges.
Now Is The Time To Push 3D Printing Into Manufacturing
The emergence of 3D printing as a manufacturing solution during the COVID-19 crisis now implies bold actions be taken.
Thoughts From The 3D Printing Store
We had a chat with Debra Wilcox of The 3D Printing Store to find out her thoughts on 3D printing sales, operations during the crisis and the future of 3D printing in manufacturing.
How Do We Forecast 3D Printer Sales Now?
Times and markets are uncertain; how do we gauge 3D printer sales forecasting in 2020?
3D Print Reseller To Launch Robotic Virtual Showroom
A large 3D print reseller has developed an unusual method of sales through a virtual showroom. We gave it a test.
The 3D Printing Market Will Exceed US$50B By 2026: So What?
Fortune Business Insights predicts a massive growth in the 3D printing market by 2026. We have some thoughts on what that means for existing and new 3D printing ventures.
Avoiding 3D Printing Legacy Technology Status
Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe look at how “legacy” companies make a transition into 3D printing.
The Challenge of Finding 3D Printer Resellers
There are many kinds of equipment resellers, but some are not appropriate for 3D printing [Source: Fabbaloo]
Certain Desktop 3D Printers Suddenly On Sale
Suddenly there are several desktop 3D printers on sale through online mass market outlets. Why is this happening? I have some ideas.
3DEVO Expands to North America
3DEVO is opening an office in the USA to market their desktop filament maker, and this is a significant milestone for the company and the 3D printing industry.