What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository in 2026?
What are the most popular 3D model repositories in mid-2026?
Xometry Upgrades AI Process Recommender to Improve Manufacturing Choices
Xometry announced “comprehensive upgrades” to their AI model architecture.
ASTM Launches ‘Manufacturing Unlimited’ Video Series
ASTM has launched an interesting AM video series.
Looking Ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026: Where MedTech and Additive Manufacturing Meet
Anthony Palumbo, Mellissa McIntyre, and Charles Goulding look ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026 and the medical-device companies applying additive manufacturing to product development and production.
EOS Pursues AM Software Patent In China
EOS is pursuing Chinese patent protection for additive manufacturing preflight software
BigRep’s ONE.5X Industrial 3D Printer
Today we’re taking a look at the upcoming BigRep ONE.5X industrial 3D printer.
NIST Studies Ketchup-Like Flow Behavior to Improve Ceramic 3D Printing
A better understanding of why ketchup suddenly pours could improve the consistency of ceramic 3D printing.
3Dmodels.org Provides Editable CAD Files and Niche 3D Models
We were directed to another 3D model repository I hadn’t previously seen, 3Dmodels.org.
Japan’s Renewed Investment in Humanoid Robotics Underscores the Strategic Importance of US Domestic Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Japan's resurgence in humanoid robotics, the engineering insights revealed by the Unitree G1 disassembly, and the growing importance of domestic manufacturing capabilities for technological…
New Study Examines Carbon Nylon Impact Failure
A new research paper examines how 3D printed carbon nylon composites absorb impact energy and fail under load.
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
NIST Studies Ketchup-Like Flow Behavior to Improve Ceramic 3D Printing
A better understanding of why ketchup suddenly pours could improve the consistency of ceramic 3D printing.
New Study Examines Carbon Nylon Impact Failure
A new research paper examines how 3D printed carbon nylon composites absorb impact energy and fail under load.
Dual Loop Control Improves LPBF Melt Pool Stability
A new dual loop controller approach could make laser powder bed fusion more tolerant of thermal surprises.
Vibration Assisted FFF Makes Stronger PLA Parts
A new paper investigates whether vibration assisted filament extrusion can make PLA prints stronger where it matters most: between layers.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 2, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Velo3D Launches Forge 1 Metal AM Campus
Velo3D opened a massive new Livermore site for repeatable metal 3D print production.
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.
Ideas
What is the Most Popular 3D Model Repository in 2026?
What are the most popular 3D model repositories in mid-2026?
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.
Services
Xometry Upgrades AI Process Recommender to Improve Manufacturing Choices
Xometry announced “comprehensive upgrades” to their AI model architecture.
3Dmodels.org Provides Editable CAD Files and Niche 3D Models
We were directed to another 3D model repository I hadn’t previously seen, 3Dmodels.org.
Prompt2CAD Expands AI CAD Capabilities with Improved STEP Model Generation
Remember Prompt2CAD? It’s advanced quite a bit since my last check.
Meshy Unveils Auto Split Feature as US$400M Funding Fuels AI Expansion
Two major news items from Meshy.ai this week.
Usage
Looking Ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026: Where MedTech and Additive Manufacturing Meet
Anthony Palumbo, Mellissa McIntyre, and Charles Goulding look ahead to MEDevice Boston 2026 and the medical-device companies applying additive manufacturing to product development and production.
Japan’s Renewed Investment in Humanoid Robotics Underscores the Strategic Importance of US Domestic Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Japan's resurgence in humanoid robotics, the engineering insights revealed by the Unitree G1 disassembly, and the growing importance of domestic manufacturing capabilities for technological…
The Road to 200,000 Miles: Geopolitics, Supply Chain Risks, and the Rise of 3D Printed Auto Parts
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how political developments and longer vehicle lifespans are making maintenance data, repair efficiency, and digital asset management more valuable than ever.
Beyond Chemistry: How 3D Printing Is Reshaping Battery Technology
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi take a technical look at the emerging world of 3D printed batteries, where advanced manufacturing is enabling entirely new energy architectures beyond the limits of…