FreeCAD MCP Integration Lets ChatGPT Create and Edit 3D CAD Models
Can you generate 3D CAD files with ChatGPT? It turns out you can.
3DEO and Fusion3 Shut Down as Two US 3D Printing Companies Enter Liquidation
Two notable USA-based 3D printing companies have apparently shut down.
Shining 3D Patent Packages Resin Into Capsules
Shining 3D has filed a European patent application for a resin printing capsule system, and the interesting part is not just the packaging.
Battle of the Builders: Comparing 3D Printing Innovation at Auburn and the University of Alabama
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi compare the additive manufacturing initiatives at Auburn University and the University of Alabama, revealing how each institution is contributing to Alabama's rise as an advanced…
Robotic Finishing Strengthens 3D Printed Concrete Joints
Robotic finishing could turn rough 3D printed concrete segments into far more reliable structural assemblies.
The Kare S1 Is An Affordable High-Temperature 3D Printer, But Can They Deliver?
A new 3D printer on Kickstarter is able to print metal filament.
Chinese 3D Printer Exports Surge 90% in First Half of 2026
A financial report shows Chinese 3D printer manufacturers almost doubled their shipments in 2026.
Hanin Patent Makes Toolhead Filament Cutters Safer
Xiamen Hanin has patented a modular filament cutting mechanism intended to make automated material changes safer and easier to maintain.
Design of the Week: ECHO Chair
This week’s selection is the Echo Chair by ZHA and Nagami Design.
Binocular Vision Targets WAAM Weld Control
A new research study explores binocular vision for measuring weld features during 316L wire arc additive manufacturing.
Sponsor News
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.
Creality Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching
Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.
Research
Robotic Finishing Strengthens 3D Printed Concrete Joints
Robotic finishing could turn rough 3D printed concrete segments into far more reliable structural assemblies.
Binocular Vision Targets WAAM Weld Control
A new research study explores binocular vision for measuring weld features during 316L wire arc additive manufacturing.
ERDC Embeds Fiber Optics In LFAM Parts
U.S. Army ERDC researchers have shown that fiber optic strain sensors can be embedded during large format additive manufacturing without changing the basic print process.
Robotic AM Optimizer Targets Collision Free Toolpaths
A new robotic AM optimization method tries to keep complex multi axis prints smooth, accurate and collision free.
Corporate
3DEO and Fusion3 Shut Down as Two US 3D Printing Companies Enter Liquidation
Two notable USA-based 3D printing companies have apparently shut down.
Chinese 3D Printer Exports Surge 90% in First Half of 2026
A financial report shows Chinese 3D printer manufacturers almost doubled their shipments in 2026.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 26, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Nano Dimension Cancels Shareholder Meeting as Four Directors and CEO Exit
Another week, another major development at Nano Dimension, which throws everything said previously upside down.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, July 19, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ideas
3D Printed Shoes Could Require Dynamic Foot Modeling
There could be a lot more to the business of 3D-printed footwear.
Eleven Problems With Volumetric 3D Printing
There’s been much talk about the incredible speed of volumetric 3D printing, but there are a number of issues with the approach.
Vibe Coding Is Coming to 3D Printing
Vibe coding is now hitting the 3D print world.
Is Desktop Resin 3D Printing Too Risky for Casual Users?
Is it time to exit desktop resin 3D printing?
Services
Meshy Unveils Auto Split Feature as US$400M Funding Fuels AI Expansion
Two major news items from Meshy.ai this week.
CGTrader Report Reveals 3D Model Marketplace Trends, AI Performance
CGTrader issued a rather interesting report on their customer activity.
MarineLab3D Provides On-Demand Parametric 3D Models to Boat Owners
There’s a new 3D model repository: MarineLab3D.
CRP Group Launches UniqTrust Digital Authentication System for 3D Printed Parts
CRP Group has introduced CRP UniqTrust protocol, a method to identify 3D printed parts.
Usage
Battle of the Builders: Comparing 3D Printing Innovation at Auburn and the University of Alabama
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi compare the additive manufacturing initiatives at Auburn University and the University of Alabama, revealing how each institution is contributing to Alabama's rise as an advanced…
Industrial 3D Printing Finally Gets Affordable: Formlabs’ Fuse X1 Could Change the Market
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Formlabs’ new US$85,000 Fuse X1 industrial 3D printer could accelerate the shift of additive manufacturing from a high-cost specialty process to a mainstream…
Quantum Computing Emerges from the Shadows
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how advances in quantum computing may accelerate materials discovery, transform manufacturing processes, and create new opportunities for the additive manufacturing industry.
Rocket Lab: An Emerging Leader in Aerospace
Charles G. Goulding explores how Rocket Lab has emerged as one of the few commercial space companies to successfully scale from innovative rocket development to a diversified aerospace manufacturing powerhouse.