Could PCTG Be Ready for a Breakthrough?
PCTG is a wonderful 3D print material, and it just might be ready to explode in popularity.
Nissan Patent Uses Magnetic Pillars To Help Release Resin Prints
Here’s a rather strange idea from Nissan: put tiny magnetic pillars in the bottom of a resin 3D printer vat and wiggle them around to help release each layer.
Stratasys Launches F870 Large-Format Industrial 3D Printer
Stratasys announced a new 3D printer, the F870.
New York’s US$300M Quantum Internet Initiative and Additive Manufacturing
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick discuss how Stony Brook's $300 million quantum investment could accelerate the growth of quantum computing and advanced manufacturing in the Northeast.
Why PET Bottle Shape Matters When Making Recycled 3D Printer Filament
A study of pultrusion based recycling examines how the geometry of discarded PET bottles affects filament quality, highlighting a frequently overlooked variable for anyone turning packaging waste into material for FFF…
Ugee Funbox 3D Printer for Kids Goes on Sale
Remember the Funbox 3D printer? It’s now available for purchase.
IBM Patent Uses Seed Crystals To Control 3D Printing
Here’s an unusual idea from IBM: what if a 3D printer could decide exactly where crystals should begin growing inside a print?
A 3D Printer That Makes Ice By Removing Air
Here’s an interesting way to 3D print with ice: don’t make the room colder. Make the pressure lower.
The End of the One-Alloy Part and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding explains how breakthroughs in 3D printing are ending the era of one-alloy parts, allowing engineers to design materials that change composition within a single component for unprecedented performance.
Rotating Nozzle Steers Fibers Inside FFF Parts
A new study examines a rotating nozzle FFF system for short fiber polymer composite manufacturing.
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
Why PET Bottle Shape Matters When Making Recycled 3D Printer Filament
A study of pultrusion based recycling examines how the geometry of discarded PET bottles affects filament quality, highlighting a frequently overlooked variable for anyone turning packaging waste into material for FFF…
A 3D Printer That Makes Ice By Removing Air
Here’s an interesting way to 3D print with ice: don’t make the room colder. Make the pressure lower.
Rotating Nozzle Steers Fibers Inside FFF Parts
A new study examines a rotating nozzle FFF system for short fiber polymer composite manufacturing.
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.
Corporate
California AB 2047 3D Printer Bill Passes Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Decision
It appears that California AB2047, the proposed law to control 3D printers, has passed the California legislature.
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.
Ideas
Could PCTG Be Ready for a Breakthrough?
PCTG is a wonderful 3D print material, and it just might be ready to explode in popularity.
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?
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
New York’s US$300M Quantum Internet Initiative and Additive Manufacturing
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick discuss how Stony Brook's $300 million quantum investment could accelerate the growth of quantum computing and advanced manufacturing in the Northeast.
The End of the One-Alloy Part and 3D Printing
Charles G. Goulding explains how breakthroughs in 3D printing are ending the era of one-alloy parts, allowing engineers to design materials that change composition within a single component for unprecedented performance.
Home Depot’s Hidden Advantage is Turning Contractor Expertise into Product Innovation
Charles R. Goulding and Nimra Shakoor explain how Home Depot's expanding Pro ecosystem, strategic acquisitions, and emerging manufacturing technologies could reshape the future of construction products.
Salubrious AireRx Personalized Cushions Use Create It REAL’s Programmable Foam
Create It REAL just productionized a new 3D print application: personalized cushions.