Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 3
We conclude our look at the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three-part series. Please read parts one and two.…
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 2
We continue our review of the Kobra 4 Combo 3D printer with setup, calibration, operations and software.
Hands On With the Kobra 4 Combo 3D Printer, Part 1
We’re testing the Anycubic Kobra 4 desktop FFF 3D printer this week.
From Cobots to Custom Grippers: How Devonics Uses 3D Printing to Power Industrial Automation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Devonics’ growing automation ecosystem, highlighting its innovative end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), strategic robotics partnerships, and the role of 3D printing in rapid product development.
Researchers Test Light Guided Responsive 3D Printing
A research team has demonstrated an extrusion 3D printing workflow that changes its growth direction in response to live light sensing.
The State of Low-Waste 3D Printing: Desktop FFF Solutions Available in Mid 2026
The switch to low-waste 3D printers continues. Let’s survey the landscape as of today.
How Are Small US-Based 3D Printer Manufacturers Doing?
What other US 3D printer manufacturers are in trouble?
Stick Tech’s Patents Point Toward A Printer
Stick Tech Oy has patented another odd little piece of the 3D printing workflow, and now the pattern is getting harder to ignore.
From Cobots to Smart Factories: Teradyne’s Vision for AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe how the convergence of collaborative robots, autonomous mobile systems, and Physical AI is creating new opportunities for smarter, more autonomous 3D printing operations.
Flashforge Patents Swappable FFF Toolheads
Flashforge appears to be thinking about a different way to handle multiple toolheads on desktop FFF 3D printers.
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 Test Light Guided Responsive 3D Printing
A research team has demonstrated an extrusion 3D printing workflow that changes its growth direction in response to live light sensing.
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.
Corporate
How Are Small US-Based 3D Printer Manufacturers Doing?
What other US 3D printer manufacturers are in trouble?
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.
Ideas
The State of Low-Waste 3D Printing: Desktop FFF Solutions Available in Mid 2026
The switch to low-waste 3D printers continues. Let’s survey the landscape as of today.
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.
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
From Cobots to Custom Grippers: How Devonics Uses 3D Printing to Power Industrial Automation
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Devonics’ growing automation ecosystem, highlighting its innovative end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), strategic robotics partnerships, and the role of 3D printing in rapid product development.
From Cobots to Smart Factories: Teradyne’s Vision for AI-Driven Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe how the convergence of collaborative robots, autonomous mobile systems, and Physical AI is creating new opportunities for smarter, more autonomous 3D printing operations.
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…