Could Construction 3D Printing Keep People Out of Dangerous Worksites?
Construction 3D printing is usually sold on these benefits: fewer workers, faster construction, less waste and the ability to produce unusual geometries.
Printreon Offers Patreon-Style Monthly Memberships for 3D Model Designers
You’ve heard of Patreon — but now there is Printreon!
Salubrious AireRx Personalized Cushions Use Create It REAL’s Programmable Foam
Create It REAL just productionized a new 3D print application: personalized cushions.
Printables Users Targeted by Scam Through Compromised Accounts
It appears there are scams circulating on Printables.
Design of the Week: TwinJet Speedboat
This week’s selection is the TwinJet Speedboat by Printables contributor 3_Dave.
Can Electropolishing Reach the Roughest Parts of an LPBF Lattice?
Here’s a really common problem in metal 3D printing: LPBF can make shapes that are almost impossible to machine — and then you discover they’re also almost impossible to finish.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 6, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
3D Printed Tornado Storm Shelters?
I’m reading about a potential application for 3DCP: tornado shelters.
Could AI-Generated Software Keep Aging 3D Printers Operational?
Could the aging software barrier be broken in 3D printing?
Sponsor News
Slant 3D’s Oil Stick Lubrication Tool Makes 3D Printer Maintenance Easy
Slant 3D’s new Oil Stick is a simple tool every 3D printer operator should use.
Investigating Creality’s Black Friday Deals
It’s that time of year again, and there are quite a few Black Friday sales on for desktop 3D printers.
Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 Delivers Inexpensive PEEK-Class 3D Printing
Vision Miner officially introduced the 22 IDEX V4, the newest iteration of its independent dual-extrusion 3D printer.
Integrated Design-to-Production Services Simplify Part Manufacturing
Making a production part is vastly different than making one for one-off use.
PCBWAY to Launch September Promotion with 36% Discount on TPU 3D Printing
It looks like PCBWAY has found itself with a trainload of TPU material.
Creality’s SpacePi X4: Advanced Four-Spool, Two-Chamber Filament Dryer
Creality introduced what could be the best filament drying solution on the market: the SpacePi X4.
Creality and AMISS Partner to Bring 3D Printing Innovation to Fashion Industry
Creality seems to have developed an entirely new application for 3D printing, this time in the fashion industry.
A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow
I took a tour through PCBWay’s online quoting service for 3D prints.
PCBWay Enhances Designer Workflow with New Open-Source Software Integrations
There are some interesting developments at PCBWay.
Research
Could Construction 3D Printing Keep People Out of Dangerous Worksites?
Construction 3D printing is usually sold on these benefits: fewer workers, faster construction, less waste and the ability to produce unusual geometries.
Can Electropolishing Reach the Roughest Parts of an LPBF Lattice?
Here’s a really common problem in metal 3D printing: LPBF can make shapes that are almost impossible to machine — and then you discover they’re also almost impossible to finish.
Single Laser Tracks Tame 200 Micron Aluminum LPBF Lattices
A single laser pass per wall produced 200µm aluminum lattices that behaved remarkably close to their computer models.
Researchers Investigate TPU-CF Properties
Researchers have produced a carbon filled TPU filament that stays flexible while becoming dramatically stiffer and electrically conductive.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 6, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
US Navy’s New Rules Could Boost US Metal 3D Printing Industry
The US Navy made a very important announcement regarding their use of 3D print technology.
Bambu Lab School Ambassadors Bring 3D Printing and Making to Thousands
Bambu Lab has launched its 2026 School Ambassador program in North America.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 30, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Continuous Composites’ Fibre Seek Lawsuit Has A Financial Backstory
Continuous Composites’ new patent lawsuit against Fibre Seek looks a bit different once you examine the company’s recent financial troubles and the legal battle with the lawyers who won its previous…
Ideas
Printables Users Targeted by Scam Through Compromised Accounts
It appears there are scams circulating on Printables.
3D Printed Tornado Storm Shelters?
I’m reading about a potential application for 3DCP: tornado shelters.
Why UV Printers Are Suddenly Everywhere and How They Differ From 3D Printers
Why are there all these UV printers suddenly on the market? What are they, anyway?
Why US States Are Pursuing 3D Printer Gun-Detection Laws
Why are multiple US states suddenly pursuing technically impossible 3D printer regulations?
Services
Printreon Offers Patreon-Style Monthly Memberships for 3D Model Designers
You’ve heard of Patreon — but now there is Printreon!
Tripo P2.0 Preview Generates 3D Models With Up to 50,000 Triangles
Tripo AI released Tripo P2.0 Preview, which has a unique method to generate 3D models.
Hi3D Upgrades AI 3D Platform With Better Resolution and Cleaner Meshes
Hi3D has upgraded their AI 3D generative service to 3.0.
Thingiverse Adds SOLIDWORKS for Makers Discount
Thingiverse now has a deal for SOLIDWORKS.
Usage
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 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…