Uniformation to Launch for Fully Automated Resin Printer
Now here’s a new take on resin 3D printing: full automation, on the desktop.
Padel’s, Ballers and 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal how the same 3D printing breakthroughs reshaping pickleball and tennis are poised to revolutionize padel equipment as the sport rapidly expands across the U.S.
A PETG Strength Predictions Dataset
A new PETG dataset and codebase looks to make FFF strength prediction more accurate.
Design of the Week: Futuristic Czech Church
This week’s selection is the Holy Trinity Church and Cardinal Josef Beran Community Centre by architect Zdeněk Fránek.
Bambu Lab’s WO Patent Burst Maps The H2D
A curious cluster of Bambu Lab patent applications has suddenly appeared.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 4, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
From Part Shortages to Smart Manufacturing: The Abrams Tank Gets a Digital Upgrade
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how recent innovations from Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and the Army are creating new pathways to overcome legacy engine part shortages through advanced manufacturing.
OwlCAD Brings Built-In AI and MCP Connectivity to Cloud CAD
A new CAD option has appeared, and it’s all focused around AI capabilities.
BMW’s Latest 3D Printing Expansion is Really a 35-Year Story
BMW is investing further in additive manufacturing, and that seems like a normal thing to do.
A Cooler Way To Make Volumetric 3D Prints
Volumetric 3D printing has a heat problem, and researchers may have found a way around it.
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
A PETG Strength Predictions Dataset
A new PETG dataset and codebase looks to make FFF strength prediction more accurate.
A Cooler Way To Make Volumetric 3D Prints
Volumetric 3D printing has a heat problem, and researchers may have found a way around it.
Interface Geometry Can Save Multimaterial PLA Prints
It turns out that FFF printed dovetail joints are not always the strongest way to join multi-material parts.
Monitoring FFF Printing Before Defects Become Permanent
Material extrusion often has a problem: the 3D printer can appear to be working perfectly while actually building a failed part.
Corporate
Bambu Lab’s WO Patent Burst Maps The H2D
A curious cluster of Bambu Lab patent applications has suddenly appeared.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, October 4, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
E3D Launches FlowCore Licensing Program
E3D announced a licensing program for their high-flow extrusion technology: FlowCore.
MX3D Facility Receives Highest DNV Additive Manufacturing Certification
MX3D announced the achievement of an important certification.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, September 27, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ideas
BMW’s Latest 3D Printing Expansion is Really a 35-Year Story
BMW is investing further in additive manufacturing, and that seems like a normal thing to do.
The Stratasys–Bambu Lab Patent Verdict Could Reshape Desktop 3D Printing
After the announcement of the Bambu Lab / Stratasys patent infringement case, there are some implications.
How MakerGear and LulzBot Are Adapting to Survive in Heavy Competition
Two veteran American 3D printer manufacturers seem to be finding remarkably similar ways to stay in business.
When Stolen 3D Printers Become Worth Stealing
Someone stole a batch of 3D printers in Calgary, Canada.
Services
OwlCAD Brings Built-In AI and MCP Connectivity to Cloud CAD
A new CAD option has appeared, and it’s all focused around AI capabilities.
PrintHaus Turns Building Ideas Into 3D Printable Model Kits
There’s a browser app that lets you design a building and then figures out how to 3D print it.
PrintYourVehicle Could Eventually Make Real Car Parts Printable
There’s now a free 3D model site intended for car parts: PrintYourVehicle.
Snapmaker Launches 3D Model Ecosystem in Open Beta
Snapmaker announced today that their new ecosystem, Snapmaker Space, is entering open beta state.
Usage
Padel’s, Ballers and 3D Printing Opportunities
Charles R. Goulding and Aaron Rofe reveal how the same 3D printing breakthroughs reshaping pickleball and tennis are poised to revolutionize padel equipment as the sport rapidly expands across the U.S.
From Part Shortages to Smart Manufacturing: The Abrams Tank Gets a Digital Upgrade
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how recent innovations from Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and the Army are creating new pathways to overcome legacy engine part shortages through advanced manufacturing.
Optimizing Optics: How Additive Manufacturing is Revolutionizing the Contact Lens Industry
Charles R. Goulding and Kate Esposito examine how additive manufacturing is making custom hard contact lenses faster, more affordable, and accessible for millions of patients.
JPMorgan’s US$24 Million Shipbuilding Investment Could Create New Opportunities for Additive Manufacturing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how renewed investment in U.S. shipbuilding is laying the foundation for a stronger defense supply chain powered by advanced manufacturing and industrial 3D printing.