3D Printing Blog

A surprise breakthrough could enable easy recycling of PLA, the most common 3D printable material.

Researchers have developed a new eco-friendly material that might be useful for construction 3D printing.

It depends who you ask.

Steakholder Foods announced a large deal to commercialize their 3D printed meat products.

A unique research project hopes to 3D print critical chemicals at risk of extinction.

Materialise has published their thoughts on 3D printing trends in 2024, and they’re quite revealing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss how 3D printing can be used to benefit women's sports.

I’m reading an interesting thread on Reddit about Bambu Lab enclosures and realized there could be a more widespread issue.

Addup joins the orbital 3D printer club with the latest launch to the International Space Station.

We had a chat with the folks from Metafold about their generative design tool.

Enabling new 3D printed food categories such authentic whole-cut meat alternatives and products with customized shapes, structures or textures.

Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman discuss the revolutionary application of 3D printing in medicine, exemplified by the creation of prosthetic skull pieces.

Prusa Research posted a long video and post about their current status. Let’s take a look.

We spoke with Foundry Lab about their latest progress.

There’s apparently a new record set for the world’s fastest 3D printed #3DBenchy, but I have questions.

This week’s selection is “3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction” by Gary C. Confalone, John Smits, and Thomas Kinnare.

There’s been a major development in the ongoing electrical issue with the new Bambu Lab A1 desktop 3D printer.

voxeljet has successfully tested a method of reusing construction waste in 3D printing.

Phrozen has leapt into the world of FFF 3D printing.

This week’s selection is the Knife Sharpener by Printables contributor firstgizmo.

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 discuss how 3D printing can be integrated into cost reduction strategies and increase revenue.

There may be further developments in the Bambu Lab A1 cable issue.

FAME 3D announced new and very powerful toolheads for their LulzBot 3D printers.

There’s been a bit of a shakeup at BCN3D.

What is the MFI and why does it matter for additive manufacturing?

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our look at the Creality Ender-3 KE continues with setup, calibration, and operations.

We got our hands on the brand new Creality Ender-3 KE desktop 3D printer and gave it a good test.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss one of LEGO's newest product lines.

Markforged announced a new software tool that automatically makes parts stronger.

An interesting study has investigated whether commonly used plastics, including 3D print materials, can naturally decompose in the ocean.

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are key to our current way of life.

Working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd and AMFG to develop SMART-APP tool for predictive material reuse.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discuss the discovery of Roman dodecahedrons in the UK, their enigmatic purpose and the subsequent surge in interest and replication through 3D printing.

Here’s everything you need to know about an up-and-coming 3D print material that’s entirely sustainable: PHA.

Additive Industries seems to be continuing with their never-ending quest for efficiency.

Bambu Lab has issued a “recall” on their A1 system.

This week’s selection is “3D Modeling and Printing with Tinkercad: Create and Print Your Own 3D Models” by James Floyd Kelly.

A reminder to readers that these are the final few days to enter our annual survey, which makes you eligible for a “big” prize.

METALWORM produces a commercial metal WAAM 3D printer.

Researchers have developed a practical method for 3D printing liquid metal.

This week’s selection is the 3D Printed Flying Car by Alan Zhang.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe sit down and chat with Alex Stiles, co-founder of Vitriform3D.

An interesting development has occurred in the automotive sector that could drive adoption of 3D printing.

Freemelt has ventured into production metal 3D printers.

PTC made parametric modeling famous.

jupiterse-cover4.jpg Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter SE concludes with software, print results and final thoughts. This is part three of a three part series, please read parts one and two.…

Our review of the Elegoo Jupiter SE continues with a look at Setup & Calibration and Operations. This is part two of a three part series, please read parts one and…