Creality Reveals K3 3D Printer With Four-Nozzle KliTek Multicolor System
Creality has officially announced the K3 desktop 3D printer.
Zellerfeld Patent Smooths Shoe Textures With Continuous Infill
A 3D printed shoe could change from mesh to solid-looking surface without creating a stiff seam, according to a new Zellerfeld patent application.
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches Orion 3D Printer for Custom Orthotics
Mosaic Manufacturing surprised everyone with a new 3D printer, one designed specifically for orthotics.
From Recycling to Upcycling: 3D Printing and the New Value of Old Aluminum
Charles G. Goulding highlights how advances in additive manufacturing, alloy traceability, and recycling technologies are redefining the future of sustainable aluminum production.
X-Hinges Print Motion Sensors Into Flexible Joints
MIT CSAIL and Tianjin University researchers have devised a way to print flexible joints that know how they are bending.
xBUILD Rebranding by Atlix Reflects the Industrial Gap
It’s time for some rebranding, again.
Researchers 3D Print Titanium That Floats Even If Damaged
Metal does not have to sink.
Researchers Build 56-Part 3D Printed Mountain for Avalanche Testing
Some disasters are too large to study directly.
Design of the Week: Working Piano
This week’s selection is the Working Piano by YouTuber dovetail.
A Simple TPU/PLA Sandwich Shows Promise
Here’s an interestingly simple idea: don’t blend TPU and PLA together. Just stack them.
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
X-Hinges Print Motion Sensors Into Flexible Joints
MIT CSAIL and Tianjin University researchers have devised a way to print flexible joints that know how they are bending.
Researchers 3D Print Titanium That Floats Even If Damaged
Metal does not have to sink.
A Simple TPU/PLA Sandwich Shows Promise
Here’s an interestingly simple idea: don’t blend TPU and PLA together. Just stack them.
Why Aren’t We 3D Printing More Medicines Yet?
A recent paper surveys advances, challenges, and future directions for pharmaceutical 3D printing, a field with clear potential for personalized dosage forms but substantial manufacturing, regulatory, and validation hurdles.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 13, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
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.
Ideas
xBUILD Rebranding by Atlix Reflects the Industrial Gap
It’s time for some rebranding, again.
Why 3D Printer Manufacturers Like Meltio Are Moving Production to the US
Some 3D printer providers are setting up manufacturing operations in the US, but is this a good approach?
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.
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
From Recycling to Upcycling: 3D Printing and the New Value of Old Aluminum
Charles G. Goulding highlights how advances in additive manufacturing, alloy traceability, and recycling technologies are redefining the future of sustainable aluminum production.
Researchers Build 56-Part 3D Printed Mountain for Avalanche Testing
Some disasters are too large to study directly.
How Single-Piece Automation Could Transform 3D Printed Orthopedic Implant Manufacturing
Anthony Palumbo and Charles R. Goulding examine how automated single-piece production offers a practical blueprint for moving 3D printed orthopedic implants toward responsive, just-in-time manufacturing.
Stalled Windsor 3D Printed Residence Project Demonstrates 3DPC Risks
A major 3DCP project appears to have failed, and the cause is a bit mysterious.