Desktop Metal’s Zombie Patent Makes Aluminum Jetting More Reliable
A dead company has just published a pretty interesting patent application.
3DFilamentProfiles adds Profiles and an API
There’s been an interesting update to 3DFilamentProfiles. Two, actually.
The Sound of Innovation: 3D Printing Takes on Hearing Loss
Charles G. Goulding examines how AI-powered hearing aids and 3D printed ear components are changing the way researchers approach hearing loss and surgical repair.
Why High Density Isn’t Enough For Metal 3D Printing
A metal 3D printed part can be almost completely solid and still not work properly for its application. Researchers made this observation in a new study of metal additive manufacturing. For…
Bambu Lab’s H3C Just Reset the Toolchanger Market
The high-end toolchanger market has suddenly become a bit more uncomfortable for many 3D printer manufacturers.
New StandardFlow Platform Automates Standards Compliance Analysis
A new company should enable manufacturers to more quickly qualify 3D printed parts.
Sinterit “Winds Down” After Bankruptcy Filing
Sinterit is winding down manufacturing.
Design of the Week: Affordable RAM
This week’s selection is Affordable RAM by Printables contributor Dezain 3D.
Researchers Turn Ordinary 3D Printers Into Electronics Assembly Machines
The 3D printer's toolhead can also be a gripper.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 8, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Sponsor News
Revopoint Launches RANGE 3 Scanners And Previews MIRACO 2
Revopoint has made two significant 3D scanning announcements, including a new scanner starting at only US$369.
SKYLAB3D Explains How To Choose A Complete 3D Scanning Setup
Doing the 3D scanning is never the whole job.
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.
Research
Why High Density Isn’t Enough For Metal 3D Printing
A metal 3D printed part can be almost completely solid and still not work properly for its application. Researchers made this observation in a new study of metal additive manufacturing. For…
AI Study Finds Big Strength Differences in 3D Printing Infill
Changing two print settings more than doubled the measured tensile strength of a 3D printed part.
Two Layers Beat Three In Carbon Fiber PLA
A two layer PLA and carbon fiber PLA print delivered the strongest result in a multi material filament extrusion study.
MultiMaterial 3D Printing Has a Hidden Weak Point
A multi-material 3D print can look perfect and still break apart where its materials meet.
Corporate
Sinterit “Winds Down” After Bankruptcy Filing
Sinterit is winding down manufacturing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 8, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
D-Shape Founder Revoces License from Hong Kong Partner
An dispute has emerged over one of the oldest names in large-scale 3D printing.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, November 1, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 25, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ideas
Bambu Lab’s H3C Just Reset the Toolchanger Market
The high-end toolchanger market has suddenly become a bit more uncomfortable for many 3D printer manufacturers.
Is Vibe Coding Slowly Destroying The Market For 3D Printing Software?
Something strange is happening in my inbox.
Could AI Generators Eventually Replace 3D Model Repositories?
I've noticed an interesting difference between two of the biggest 3D model repositories.
Could Creality Be Planning Dedicated Retail Stores Worldwide?
Creality has been building something that could become a worldwide network of its own dedicated 3D printing stores.
Services
3DFilamentProfiles adds Profiles and an API
There’s been an interesting update to 3DFilamentProfiles. Two, actually.
New StandardFlow Platform Automates Standards Compliance Analysis
A new company should enable manufacturers to more quickly qualify 3D printed parts.
Spoolara Bundles A Collection Of 3D Printing Utilities
Spoolara has bundled a bunch of small 3D printing utilities together.
Anycubic Uses Thingiverse To Fill Makeronline’s Model Gap
Anycubic has made a very quite but potentially important ecosystem move.
Usage
The Sound of Innovation: 3D Printing Takes on Hearing Loss
Charles G. Goulding examines how AI-powered hearing aids and 3D printed ear components are changing the way researchers approach hearing loss and surgical repair.
Solving Supply Issues: How Additive Manufacturing Represents the Future of the U.S. Air Force and Jet Engine Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito reveal how additive manufacturing could help the Air Force break free from lengthy casting and forging bottlenecks while powering the next generation of drone swarms…
Acquisitions, Aircraft, and Additive Manufacturing: How a Deal Between Boeing and Archer Aviation Shapes the Future of eVTOL Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito take readers inside the rapidly evolving eVTOL industry, where Boeing, Archer, Wisk, and Joby are using additive manufacturing to overcome the challenges of electric aviation…
Hawaii’s Startup Surge: Can 3D Printing Help Build the Next Tech Economy?
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a closer look at how Hawaii is turning its geographic challenges into technological opportunities as entrepreneurs pursue ambitious startups, advanced manufacturing and the elusive…