3D Printing Blog

There are some interesting developments at PCBWay.

There’s news from Shapeways.

LOOP 3D announced a new and powerful professional 3D printer, the LOOP PRO X+ Turbo 3D printer.

This week’s selection is the Mont Mercou on Mars 3D model by Simeon Schmauß of LPG Nantes.

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 explore how Huntsville, Alabama, is leveraging 3D printing and emerging technologies to counter workforce reductions and drive economic resilience.

I received an announcement about a “world’s largest 3D print” and had to take a look at it.

VOXELTEK announced a new all-in-one 3D printer for producing dental aligners.

Farsoon announced a strategic software tool specifically for EU operators.

Understanding the regulatory, testing, and materials challenges of additive manufacturing for space.

Prusa Research just released PrusaSlicer 2.9.1, and there are two very interesting new features.

I’m looking at a relatively new company, EIBOS, that provides a variety of 3D printer accessories.

3D printing has transformed industries from healthcare to manufacturing, and its role in education continues to grow.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Denmark's increased defense budget and cutting-edge 3D printing technologies are fortifying Greenland and supporting global stability.

I had no idea Photocentric was developing a space-based resin 3D printer.

I received an unusual press release from Axtra3D, with an equally unusual explanation.

Researchers have developed a method to 3D bioprint tissue in a way that can heal wounds.

Although it is no longer used for the rocket's body both DED and PBF remain ubiquitous in all phases of engine development and manufacturing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi expain how BlueScope is leveraging 3D printing technology to innovate, reduce costs, and navigate the challenges posed by U.S. steel tariffs.

Creality launched the anticipated Creality Hi Combo 3D printer today.

UltiMaker has entered the high-speed 3D printing world with their introduction today of the new S8 3D printer.

Some small 3D print-on-demand services encounter unexpected success, but where do they go next? There’s long been a growing number of small individual operations 3D printing parts and models for the…

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Boeing's innovative use of 3D printing is driving the elimination of 'Shadow' factories, boosting production efficiency, and enhancing the aerospace giant's operational agility.

AMPOWER released an update to their very popular additive manufacturing technology maps.

Researchers have developed a method of measuring the effectiveness of AI-based additive manufacturing systems.

Compound Dynamics introduced a new large-format polymer 3D printer, the RM40.

This week’s selection are the High Speed 3D Printed Gears by YouTuber Canocholic.

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 reveal how 3D printing, AI, and automation are driving the rise of humanoid robots, with major players like Apptronik, Tesla, and Google leading the charge.

There’s been a significant development with Creality’s line of resin 3D printers.

Interesting news from ICON: they’ve launched a new residential building project.

Valcun recently had a notable customer event, but it’s only the beginning for the young company.

Why differences in speed, cost, and other considerations are not as simple as you might expect.

There are considerable implications from this week’s announcement of a 3D Scan to CAD service from Backflip.

It just got more challenging to buy desktop 3D printers in Mexico.

Researchers have investigated a new method of 3D food printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how Trane, JCI, Eaton, and Acuity Brands can leverage their domestic manufacturing edge and invest further in 3D printing to outpace competitors in a…

Do 3D printers fly? Apparently, they do.

A new research paper explores the workflow used in 3DCP.

ESA announced that the first metal 3D print ever made in space is now back on Earth.

The research could lay the foundation for printing complex biological tissues, such as kidneys and muscles.

Charles R. Goulding and Andressa Bonafe explore how Embraer’s innovative manufacturing strategies, including additive manufacturing, position the Brazilian aerospace giant as a formidable competitor amid Boeing and Airbus’ struggles.

I had a chat with Greg Mark about the incredible new release from his new startup, Backflip. Mark is the namesake behind a company you’ve likely heard of: Markforged. Mark and…

Autodesk is to reduce its staffing by nine percent: is AI to blame?

A quiet announcement from Roboze may be more significant than it appears.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi underscore Nucor's innovative edge in steel production, highlighting its green initiatives, advanced technologies, and strategic use of R&D tax credits.

After the price shakeup last week, I thought it was time to review the current pricing of desktop FFF 3D printers to see what’s going on.

There’s some interesting evidence of safety concerns with FFF 3D printing. We post frequently about 3D printing safety, mostly regarding resin 3D printing. That process uses toxic resin that requires special…

New research has identified a way to more properly send electrical signals through 3D printed material.

This week’s selection are the Entomological Utopia sculptures by artist Raphaël Emine.