Why US States Are Pursuing 3D Printer Gun-Detection Laws
Why are multiple US states suddenly pursuing technically impossible 3D printer regulations?
Kalogon Uses 3D Printed Variable-Density Lattices for Customized Supportive Seating
I bumped into a new 3D-printed application: supportive seating.
Design of the Week: Supersonic Trebuchet
This week’s selection is the Supersonic Trebuchet by YouTuber Tom Stanton.
Wood PLA Is More Sensitive to Nozzle Size Than You Might Think
A new study looks at something most 3D printer operators might not think about: how much the nozzle diameter can change the performance of wood-filled PLA.
Celebrating the Voice Behind Fabbaloo
The last time I interviewed Kerry Stevenson it was for Fabbaloo’s 10th Anniversary. This isn’t an interview but I am writing about him again.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 23, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Looking Ahead to IMTS 2026: Where Machine Tools, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing Converge
Charles R. Goulding describes his hopes for the IMTS 2026 event in Chicago this September.
California’s AB 2047 3D Printer Bill Is Weakened but Expands to Industrial Machines
The saga of California’s 3D printer bill, AB2047, has played out in the most unusual fashion.
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.
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
Wood PLA Is More Sensitive to Nozzle Size Than You Might Think
A new study looks at something most 3D printer operators might not think about: how much the nozzle diameter can change the performance of wood-filled PLA.
3D Printing Could Help Pack More Energy Into Tiny Devices
A new research paper suggests additive manufacturing is moving steadily toward producing complete functional electronic devices.
3D Printing Could Help Pack More Energy Into Tiny Devices
Microscale energy storage is an unusual but potentially valuable target for additive manufacturing.
How 3D Printing Could Turn Sensor Housings Into Vibration Filters
A new study on locally resonant metaplates points to an interesting application for 3D printing: structures that mechanically filter vibration before it reaches a sensor.
Corporate
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 23, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
California’s AB 2047 3D Printer Bill Is Weakened but Expands to Industrial Machines
The saga of California’s 3D printer bill, AB2047, has played out in the most unusual fashion.
Creality Swings From Profit to Projected Loss
Creality is facing a financial loss.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 16, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, August 9, 2026
Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.
Ideas
Why US States Are Pursuing 3D Printer Gun-Detection Laws
Why are multiple US states suddenly pursuing technically impossible 3D printer regulations?
Whatever Happened to Glass 3D Printer Build Plates?
Whatever happened to glass 3D printing plates?
Another Way Formlabs Gains an Edge in the Competitive 3D Printing Market
Formlabs CEO Maxim Lobovsky leaked one of the company’s secrets for success.
Another Company Appears to Exit 3D Printer Manufacturing
It seems another 3D printer manufacturer is moving along to other products.
Services
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.
Meshy 7 Improves Image-to-3D Accuracy With New Geometry Alignment Technology
Meshy has released a new version of their AI-powered image-to-3D model service.
Backflip Adds AI-Powered Reverse Engineering to Convert Mesh Files Into CAD Models
Backflip announced a new capability: reverse engineering.
Usage
Kalogon Uses 3D Printed Variable-Density Lattices for Customized Supportive Seating
I bumped into a new 3D-printed application: supportive seating.
Looking Ahead to IMTS 2026: Where Machine Tools, Automation, and Additive Manufacturing Converge
Charles R. Goulding describes his hopes for the IMTS 2026 event in Chicago this September.
SeaRush Shows the Next Phase of Large-Scale Maritime 3D Printing
Charles Goulding and Ari Willick examine how the SeaRush project demonstrates the potential of large-scale 3D printing to accelerate maritime design through rapid prototyping, robotic manufacturing, and iterative testing.
Ford Patents Production 3D Printed Suspension Parts
Ford is looking at something much more interesting than 3D printing another automotive part.