3D Printing Blog

New research has identified an incredible approach for ensuring print quality for rapid prototyping.

Both will be produced in China and both will use Chinese metal 3D printing technology. What are the implications of this new trend?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that the new CEO of Adidas should increase that company's already notable use of 3D printing.

Last week I forecasted what a typical desktop FFF 3D printer of 2026 might look like. This week let’s go further ahead.

As much as we’d like to write about something else, there have been yet more significant developments in the Stratasys takeover saga.

Construction 3D printing is growing, and two recent projects indicate where the technology could be headed.

This week’s selection is “3D Printing for Product Designers: Innovative Strategies Using Additive Manufacturing” by Jennifer Loy, James Novak and Olaf Diegel.

Once again, the folks at IC3D Printers have launched their annual “3D Printed Toys for Tots” campaign.

A new research tool could unlock access to many new materials, some of which will be suitable for 3D printing.

What are the possible outcomes of the ongoing struggle for Stratasys?

This week’s selection is the Zaisanamynodon fossil print by the Western Science Center.

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 examine the recent boom in jet engine demand and how 3D printing has assisted this growth.

Something new appeared on Bambu Lab’s list of 3D printers: the P1S.

Velo3D is one of the leading providers of metal additive manufacturing equipment, and we caught up with them recently.

A surprising announcement emerged from AMT this week: they are reducing their staff.

From predictive maintenance to better quality control, AI is changing how—and where—things are made.

After yesterday’s story about how desktop 3D printer buying strategies are shifting, I thought about what kind of machines might be offered in the near future.

Shapeways is on the move.

I’m reading a story from Popular Science about the “best 3D printer filaments”.

Charles R. Goulding and Justin Snyder review findings from a webinar describing unique AM applications for healthcare.

Buying a desktop FFF 3D printer is getting a lot more complex these days.

Researchers have identified an unusual way to 3D print flexible materials.

Marforged issued the results of a survey examining public feelings around use of 3D printing for manufacturing.

We have updated our list from 2020 with some new entries and some surprises. Check out VoxelMatters' VM Focus Aerospace eBook for the complete Top 20.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine Stratasys' capabilities to match injection molding technology.

Making your own filament is easy. Isn’t it?

A new research paper proposes an algorithmic approach for developing new materials, and some of them might be useful in 3D printing.

It’s another week, and of course there is a major development in the ongoing Stratasys takeover saga.

This week’s selection is “3D Printer Troubleshooting Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Fix all Common and Uncommon 3D Printing Issues!” by Johannes Wild.

Creality has a new flagship 3D printer with the launch of its new K1 Max 3D printer.

Could 3D printing help seniors?

Meltio has been selected by the US Department of Defense as a strategic partner.

This week’s selection is the Pepper Mill Funnel by Maxime Hoste.

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 foresee increased use of 3D printing to produce customized medical exoskeletons.

Researchers have developed a new approach for recycling PET thermoplastic using electricity.

Researchers have developed an unusual 3D printable gel that is not only metallic, but has 4D properties, too.

The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation announced its first Rising Star awardee.

Assemblies, unlike parts, can benefit more from shortcuts than parts.

Wait, the Toybox 3D printer is still around?

The Stratasys takeover saga continues, this time with an interesting twist to take place at the company’s annual general meeting.

Could bio-based 3D printer resins become dominant over oil-based resins?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi describe how 3D printing could transform the high-end home decor industry.

A new “intelligent” 3D printer has been launched on Kickstarter.

The Arevo SuperStrata 3D printing bike project seems to be heading in the wrong direction.

Quantica announced an important strategic manufacturing partnership that could drive their inkjet technology forward.

It is a two story football clubhouse for SC Capelle measuring 330 sqm and it will be printed in 140 hours

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how recent investment is stimulating increased use of 3D printing in one industry sector.

Have you ever seen those articulated 3D prints and wanted to make one yourself? Now you can with Flexifier.