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Elegoo Previews Jupiter 2: High-Resolution Resin 3D Printer with Innovative Features

Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts

Rapid Liquid Print’s Levity: A Production-Scale 3D Printer for Soft Silicone Parts

Rapid Liquid Print has made some big steps since we last saw them in 2023.

Print-on-Demand Beta on Thangs Marks Key Milestone in Shapeways’ Relaunch Strategy

From Imports to Innovation: The Auto Industry’s 3D Printing Pivot

From Imports to Innovation: The Auto Industry’s 3D Printing Pivot

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi break down how new tariffs and tech are reshaping the auto supply chain.

Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer

Voxel-Based Simulation from Helio Additive to be Integrated in OrcaSlicer

Helio Additive is deploying an amazing solution that most FFF 3D printer operators will be quite interested in using.

Oregon State Researchers Develop New Algorithms to Advance Multi-Axis 3D Printing

Oregon State Researchers Develop New Algorithms to Advance Multi-Axis 3D Printing

I spoke to researchers from Oregon State University, who have been doing some interesting work on 3D print slicing algorithms.

Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon3D Introduces Low Cost Coyote Printer, Expanding Access to Ceramic 3D Printing

Tethon3D has introduced a new, low-cost ceramic resin 3D printer, the Coyote.

USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

USPTO to Suspend Expedited Examination of Design Applications

Big changes at the USPTO, which could affect 3D printing. In a significant regulatory shift, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has suspended expedited examination for design patent applications under…

Additive Advantage: The Role of 3D Printing in U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback

Additive Advantage: The Role of 3D Printing in U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how six industrial leaders are using 3D printing to build smarter, greener, and more automated U.S. manufacturing facilities.

Rapid+TCT 2025 Highlights Shifting Priorities and Economic Pressures in 3D Printing

Rapid+TCT 2025 Highlights Shifting Priorities and Economic Pressures in 3D Printing

Last week, our team attended the Rapid+TCT event in Detroit to see the latest 3D printing equipment and software.

CEO Martin Lansard Confirms Aniwaa Shutdown

UltiMaker’s S8 Secure: Could Secure 3D Printers Be the Next Trend?

UltiMaker’s S8 Secure: Could Secure 3D Printers Be the Next Trend?

UltiMaker has a new 3D printer you probably haven’t heard about: the S8 Secure.

From Sneakers to Sea Turtles: How New Balance’s 3D Printing is Making an Impact

From Sneakers to Sea Turtles: How New Balance’s 3D Printing is Making an Impact

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how New Balance’s commitment to domestic manufacturing and 3D printing innovation is reshaping the athletic footwear industry and beyond.

Sinterit Launches Suzy: Faster, Cheaper SLS 3D Printer Optimized for PA12

Researchers Demonstrate First 3D Printed Motorless Flying Robot Using Magnetic Fields

Researchers Demonstrate First 3D Printed Motorless Flying Robot Using Magnetic Fields

Researchers have developed an incredible 3D-printed flying robot that has no traditional motor.

Revived Shapeways Prepares for Future Growth with New High-Capacity Site

Design of the Week: ClayPonic V1

Design of the Week: ClayPonic V1

This week’s selection is the ClayPonic V1 urban farming solution by EcoTech Lab.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 13, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 13, 2025

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

FTAI Aviation’s High-Flying Strategy: 3D Printing, Chromalloy, and a $4 Billion Expansion

FTAI Aviation’s High-Flying Strategy: 3D Printing, Chromalloy, and a $4 Billion Expansion

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how FTAI Aviation is reshaping the jet engine refurbishment industry through its Chromalloy partnership, cutting-edge 3D printing, and a potential $4 billion expansion to…

Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

Manhattan DA Urges Creality to Block 3D-Printed Gun Parts via Software Controls

The state of NY is going directly to 3D printer manufacturers to prevent 3D-printed weapons.

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops High-Purity Polypropylene Filament from Consumer Plastic Waste

Fraunhofer IFAM Develops High-Purity Polypropylene Filament from Consumer Plastic Waste

Plastic waste is becoming a massive issue, and solutions to deal with 3D printer waste are emerging.

Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin

Tethon 3D and Polyspectra Launch ThOR 10: A Breakthrough High-Strength 3D Printer Resin

An unusual partnership has resulted in a powerful new resin for 3D printing.

SimScale Pumps Up AI Simulation

SimScale Pumps Up AI Simulation

A new AI foundation model will give SimScale users “an instant AI prediction” for their pump designs.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 3

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer concludes with Software, Print Results and Final Thoughts.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 2

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D printer continues with a look at Operations.

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1

Hands on with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Part 1

We were quite excited to test the new Kobra S1 Combo from Anycubic, and we had quite an adventure, as you will see.

Revolutionizing Climate Control: The Role of 3D Printing and AI in HVAC Advancements

Revolutionizing Climate Control: The Role of 3D Printing and AI in HVAC Advancements

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how leading HVAC companies are leveraging 3D printing, AI-driven cooling solutions, and federal incentives to drive sustainability, efficiency, and industry growth.

3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands

3D Printer Filament Prices in 2025: From $5 Bulk Deals to Premium Brands

What is the price of filament these days? I’m seeing conflicting information.

Neo 800+ Debuts as Stratasys’ High-Speed Upgrade to Flagship SLA 3D Printer

Spoolman Offers Automated Spool Tracking and Octoprint Integration

Spoolman Offers Automated Spool Tracking and Octoprint Integration

With Bambu Lab’s announcement of Filametrics, it’s time to talk about the open-source alternative, Spoolman.

SP3D Expands Testing of AI-Powered 2D-to-3D Platform

SP3D Expands Testing of AI-Powered 2D-to-3D Platform

THEIA converts simple 2D technical drawings into precise 3D models within minutes.

From Cactus to Prosthetic: How Nature and 3D Printing Are Transforming Limb Replacement

From Cactus to Prosthetic: How Nature and 3D Printing Are Transforming Limb Replacement

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how combining bio-inspired engineering with cutting-edge 3D printing, Limber Prosthetic has developed a lightweight, customizable below-the-knee prosthetic that is redefining mobility and accessibility for…

Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration

Rumored Snapmaker Toolchanging 3D Printer May Feature xTool Collaboration

There are rumours of yet another toolchanging 3D printer, this time from Snapmaker.

xCell by Firestorm Labs Demonstrates Battlefield 3D Printing Capabilities

Researchers Develop Mechanochromic 3D-Printed Parts with Built-In Stress Detection

Researchers Develop Mechanochromic 3D-Printed Parts with Built-In Stress Detection

Researchers have developed a method of visually indicating strain on 3D-printed parts.

Breaking the Pane: The Future of 3D Printed Ultra-Thin Glass in Green Building Design

Breaking the Pane: The Future of 3D Printed Ultra-Thin Glass in Green Building Design

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi focus on how 3D printed ultra-thin glass is transforming energy-efficient building design, cutting costs, and unlocking R&D tax incentives for innovators.

A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow

A Closer Look at PCBWay’s Online 3D Printing Workflow

I took a tour through PCBWay’s online quoting service for 3D prints.

KeratOprinter Project Aims to 3D Print Corneas to Address Global Donor Shortage

KeratOprinter Project Aims to 3D Print Corneas to Address Global Donor Shortage

The KeratOPrinter hopes to solve corneal blindness with new technology.

IACS Issues New Standards to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption in Maritime Sector

IACS Issues New Standards to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption in Maritime Sector

There could be increased 3D printing activity in the maritime sector due to a new set of additive manufacturing standards.

Design of the Week: Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine

Design of the Week: Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine

This week’s selection is the Helical High-Capacity AAA Battery Magazine by Cults contributor qfrederick.

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 6, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, April 6, 2025

Once again we take a look at the valuations of the major 3D printing companies over the past week.

Steel, Safety, and Sustainability: Hyundai’s Advanced Manufacturing Leap

Steel, Safety, and Sustainability: Hyundai’s Advanced Manufacturing Leap

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi divulge how Hyundai's $20 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities leverages advanced 3D printing technologies to drive innovation and enhance production efficiency.

Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer

Reports Emerge of Fires Caused by Qidi Plus 4 3D Printer

It appears there is now another 3D printer that can cause fires.

Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Nano Dimension Completes Desktop Metal Merger After Court Ruling, Announces New Strategic Vision

Things are changing at Nano Dimension. The company recently underwent a very significant change in both its board of directors and management. This meant a change in strategy, but there were…

Alquist Demonstrates Practical Gains in 3D Construction Printing with Accelerated Build Timeline

Why Aerospace Needs 3D Printed Thermoplastics Like PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM

Why Aerospace Needs 3D Printed Thermoplastics Like PEEK, PEKK and ULTEM

Additive manufacturing of high-performance, high-temperature plastics is essential for aerospace applications.

ERYONE Enters Print Farm Market with Durable, High-Volume Thinker X400 3D Printer

Eplus3D Unveils Red Laser Technology Enabling Large-Scale Copper 3D Printing

AI Science Factories: How Lila A.I. is Revolutionizing Research

AI Science Factories: How Lila A.I. is Revolutionizing Research

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi uncover how Lila A.I.'s innovative AI Science Factories are transforming research in life sciences, materials science, and 3D printing.

Foldable 3D Printer Concept by Anycubic Wins iF Design Award

Foldable 3D Printer Concept by Anycubic Wins iF Design Award

This has to be one of the strangest things I’ve seen in 3D printing: a foldable 3D printer design.