Hands on with PLA Pure
We’ve been quietly testing Bambu Lab’s new PLA Pure filament.
Prosthetic Printer Patent Targets Better Z Accuracy
A new Chinese utility model patent describes a compact high speed FFF 3D printer aimed specifically at prosthetic and orthotic manufacturing.
Sinterit Launches BIANCO2 SLS 3D Printer With CO2 Laser for White Materials
Sinterit announced a new SLS 3D printer, the BIANCO2.
Chinese Patent Targets Cleaner Multi Nozzle Composite Printing
A Chinese patent application describes a multi nozzle composite 3D printer that tries to fix what happens when hot material is left in a nozzle.
Researchers Develop LSAM Foaming Of TPE With Microspheres
Researchers in Germany have shown how to 3D print foamed thermoplastic elastomers at large scale using thermally expandable microspheres.
The TDK-Fabric8Labs Deal Shows the Importance of 3D Print Applications
TDK’s surprise acquisition of Fabric8Labs last week shows how applications truly drive the 3D printing industry.
CosmicMaker Targets Growing Space Manufacturing Market With Autonomous 3D Printer
Photocentric's CosmicMaker project moves forward.
Mass Media Reporting on 3D Printer Legislation Indicates a Dark Future
It’s starting to look dark for the future of desktop 3D printing.
Routine Maintenance: The New Right-to-Repair and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding drills into the impact that right-to-repair laws have on routine maintenance of modern machinery and how 3D printing can be one of the solutions.
Gum Arabic Binder For Rice Husk Paste Extrusion
A new paper evaluates gum arabic as a natural binder for paste extrusion of rice husks, pointing to a low cost and bio based path for 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
Researchers Develop LSAM Foaming Of TPE With Microspheres
Researchers in Germany have shown how to 3D print foamed thermoplastic elastomers at large scale using thermally expandable microspheres.
Gum Arabic Binder For Rice Husk Paste Extrusion
A new paper evaluates gum arabic as a natural binder for paste extrusion of rice husks, pointing to a low cost and bio based path for additive manufacturing.
Orthopedic AM To Bioprinting: A 2030–2050 Outlook
A new academic roadmap lays out how orthopedic 3D printing could evolve into clinical bioprinting by 2050 — and what must happen along the way.
EPFL Demonstrates Overprinting With Tomographic Volumetric AM
EPFL researchers have shown fast, accurate overprinting in tomographic volumetric additive manufacturing, placing new features around real parts and inside sealed chips using open-source software.
Corporate
The TDK-Fabric8Labs Deal Shows the Importance of 3D Print Applications
TDK’s surprise acquisition of Fabric8Labs last week shows how applications truly drive the 3D printing industry.
Formlabs Emerges as a Leading Private 3D Printing Company After Recent Disclosure
We now know a bit more about the secretive business of Formlabs.
Bambu Lab Fails to Invalidate Stratasys Purge Tower Patent in U.S. Patent Office Ruling
Bambu Lab just lost a case against Stratasys. What does this mean?
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, June 13, 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, June 7, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ideas
Mass Media Reporting on 3D Printer Legislation Indicates a Dark Future
It’s starting to look dark for the future of desktop 3D printing.
Full Color Printing Expands in Desktop FFF, But Some Major Manufacturers are AWOL
The new “full colour” capabilities to FFF 3D printing are creating some interesting reactions.
Cura’s Role Shrinks as PrusaSlicer-Derived Tools Dominate FFF Printing Software
The FFF slicing tool market has consolidated, and not around Cura.
Building Codes and Regulation May Determine the Future Growth of 3D Printed Construction
Regulation may be the least fun part of 3D printed construction, but it determines whether 3DCP can move past demonstrations.
Services
New ColorMix Shading Utility Applies Lighting-Based Color Effects to 3D Prints
Prusa Research just released one of the most interesting 3D print utilities: ColorMix Shading.
MyMiniFactory Outlines Strategy to Revive Thingiverse with New Features
Things are about to happen on Thingiverse.
Trinckle Patents User Guided 3D Printing Configuration
Trinckle 3D has published a pair of German patent applications that point toward a very specific problem in additive manufacturing: how do you let less experienced users customize 3D printed parts…
3D Print Manager Streamlines Filament Inventory for Small Print Farms
There’s a new tool to help you manage your inventory of 3D printer filament.
Usage
Routine Maintenance: The New Right-to-Repair and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding drills into the impact that right-to-repair laws have on routine maintenance of modern machinery and how 3D printing can be one of the solutions.
Additive Manufacturing in Equestrian Design: Transforming Horse Equipment Through 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Lia Palumbo explore how 3D printing, scanning, and digital design are advancing equestrian equipment and equine care through customized tack, hoofwear, veterinary models, and safety-focused components.
Korea-Kraze: How K-Style Has Become a Cultural and Industrial Phenomenon
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how South Korea’s fierce competitiveness and economic strength are fueling a new era of cultural prestige and industrial dominance worldwide.
Frida-Mania Returns: Why Frida Kahlo Still Captivates Museums, Media, and Makers
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi illustrate how the renewed global fascination with Frida Kahlo is creating unexpected opportunities for 3D printing in medical design, museum experiences, fashion, and collectible art.