3D Printing Blog

UltiMaker today announced a new flagship 3D printer, the Factor 4.

Modix continues its quest to optimize large-format FFF 3D printing with their new toolhead, the Griffin Ultra.

Stratasys announced a new “direct to garment” solution for their fabric 3D printer, the J850.

This week’s selection is the V-Spooler by MakerWorld contributor Fyrby Additive.

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

Sovol launched what might become a very popular desktop 3D printer model: the SV08.

Robert McNeel & Associates has released a new version of Rhino3D, version 8.

A new tool for product designers has been launched: CADChat.

New research systematically compares effects of different shot peening parameters, including surface roughness, residual stress and strain profiles.

Our review of the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Our hands on review of the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic continues with a look at setup, calibration and operations.

We performed an extensive test on the new Photon Mono M5S resin 3D printer from Anycubic.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss Zellerfeld's intricate 3D printed designs.

Formlabs announced their fourth-generation line of 3D printers today, the Form 4 and Form 4B.

There was an interesting 3D print development from the China National Space Administration (CNSA).

A new paper explores the idea of Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS).

The FDA has approved the 3D printed, patient-specific VSP PEEK Cranial Implant solution.

Anycubic released a cascade of announcements yesterday on advanced 3D printers, materials and even an online service.

I had a chat with Axtra3D and learned the company has taken a step forward.

3D printing has shaken up the world of fabrication and allows more people to get into design and engineering.

This week’s selection is “Introduction to Electronic Packaging: Unconventional Guide to Product Design” by S.A. Srinivasa Moorthy.

Kristian Friesen, a.k.a. “GreenBoy3D”, has provided an update on his pellet extruder project.

Could you use voice commands to generate 3D models? It turns out you can – for free!

A minor controversy over the Bambu Lab A1 recall kit has erupted in Europe, but it seems to be an overreaction.

This week’s selection is the Easter Chocolate Egg by industrial designer Marta Ribera Bellmunt.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi chat with Dr. AJ Perez, a distinguished MIT-trained engineer, entrepreneur, and sustainability advocate.

Creality celebrated their tenth anniversary this week, something few desktop 3D printer manufacturers have been able to achieve.

Stratasys issued their second ESG and Sustainability report.

Researchers have developed a new and potentially very powerful new 3D printing process they call VIPS-3DP.

Fairbanks Morse Defense will produce a 70-lb copper-nickel valve assembly made with additive manufacturing in a fraction of the time compared to sand casting.

Creality announced a new desktop 3D printer with a color-changing attachment.

Researchers have achieved a major breakthrough: a 3D printer that automatically tunes itself.

With the announcement of a new set of biologically safe filament materials, it’s time to talk about what that means.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore 3D printing for space food production.

We had a look at one of Farsoon’s biggest metal 3D printers, the FS621-M.

Researchers have identified a method of 3D printing cellulose aerogels with greater strength.

News from Slant 3D: they’ve developed an API for developers to directly access their print farm.

Aiming to address the issue of plastic waste in the industry, starting with PLA.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi consider 3D printing as a potential solution amid ongoing global supply chain disruptions.

Micronics seems to have developed a very inexpensive desktop SLS 3D printer.

Have you ever wondered how difficult it could be to make 3D printer filament?

There could soon be more construction 3D printing taking place in Canada.

This week’s selection is “Autodesk Fusion 360: A Step-By-Step Tutorial Guide for Beginners (2024 Edition)” by SDCAD Academy.

A product designer has developed a new 3D printing approach that could open up new categories of fashion.

The BBC presented a video in which a 3D printed weapon was tested by forensic researchers.

MIT researchers have 3D printed a key component of mass spectrometers that could result in significant change.

This week’s selection is the Macintosh Studio by Mini product designer Scott Yu-Jan.

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

Nanoe is one of several companies providing specialized 3D printer filaments.