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Boston Micro Fabrication Unveils Flame Retardant 3D Printing Material for High-Temperature Applications

Engineers and Materials Scientists Use AI to Make Titanium Alloys Better, Faster, Stronger

Engineers and Materials Scientists Use AI to Make Titanium Alloys Better, Faster, Stronger

Johns Hopkins researchers leverage powder bed fusion to unlock new processing domains for Ti-6Al-4V.

Overture 3D Warns of Fraudulent Filament Sales: How to Stay Safe

Overture 3D Warns of Fraudulent Filament Sales: How to Stay Safe

Overture 3D printer filament is a popular choice, but be careful where you purchase it.

Researchers Achieve Variable Layer Heights in Aluminum WAAM 3D Printing

Researchers Achieve Variable Layer Heights in Aluminum WAAM 3D Printing

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print variable height layers in aluminum using WAAM.

Farsoon FS1521M-U Pushes the Limits of Metal 3D Printing with 32 Lasers

European Defense Stocks Soar Amid New Military Spending Wave

European Defense Stocks Soar Amid New Military Spending Wave

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi visit Europe's US$840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan and how it is driving defense contractor growth and reshaping regional military investment strategies.

Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?

Is Bambu Lab’s H2D Linked to the Stratasys Patent Lawsuit?

Could there be a relationship between Bambu Lab’s new 3D printer and the Stratasys lawsuit?

Beyond Metal and Polymer: 3DPMolds Pioneers Hybrid 3D Printed Injection Molds

PioCreat and Helio Additive Partner to Enhance Pellet 3D Printing with Dragon Slicer

Cracking Art and MX3D 3D Print Turtle Sculptures From Recycled Metal

Solventum Under Pressure: What Thermo Fisher’s Billion-Dollar Buy Means for Healthcare Innovation

Solventum Under Pressure: What Thermo Fisher’s Billion-Dollar Buy Means for Healthcare Innovation

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Thermo Fisher's US$3.5-$4 billion acquisition of Solventum’s filtration business, exploring its impact on the industry, competitors, and innovation in 3D printing technology.

Bambu Lab H2D: What We Know About the Upcoming High-Performance 3D Printer

Bambu Lab H2D: What We Know About the Upcoming High-Performance 3D Printer

We’re finally seeing some details about the upcoming Bambu Lab 3D printer. What do we know so far?

Mantle Enhances Toolmaking with Faster 3D Printing and Improved Surface Finish

Dyndrite and Elementum3D Enable Metal 3D Printing with Controlled Porosity

Dyndrite and Elementum3D Enable Metal 3D Printing with Controlled Porosity

Dyndrite announced a new integration that allows for 3D printing of metal parts with controlled porosity.

From Classroom to Cutting-Edge Labs: How SPARC Kips Bay is Redefining NYC’s STEM Landscape

From Classroom to Cutting-Edge Labs: How SPARC Kips Bay is Redefining NYC’s STEM Landscape

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how SPARC Kips Bay’s transformative project and 3D printing technology are set to revolutionize healthcare education, innovation, and economic growth in New York City.

PCBWay Enhances Designer Workflow with New Open-Source Software Integrations

Shapeways’ Comeback: New Services and Acquisitions Signal Strong Recovery

LOOP 3D Unveils LOOP PRO X+ Turbo: A High-Performance Professional 3D Printer

LOOP 3D Unveils LOOP PRO X+ Turbo: A High-Performance Professional 3D Printer

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

Design of the Week: Mont Mercou on Mars

Design of the Week: Mont Mercou on Mars

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

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 16, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 16, 2025

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

From Layoffs to Liftoff: The Role of 3D Printing in Huntsville’s Economic Comeback

From Layoffs to Liftoff: The Role of 3D Printing in Huntsville’s Economic Comeback

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.

Examining the ‘Largest 3D-Printed Structure’ Guinness Record: Innovation or Marketing?

Examining the ‘Largest 3D-Printed Structure’ Guinness Record: Innovation or Marketing?

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

VOXELTEK’s Smilemaker Automates Clear Aligner Production for Dental Clinics

VOXELTEK’s Smilemaker Automates Clear Aligner Production for Dental Clinics

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

Farsoon’s UaDataPusher Brings Smart Manufacturing Connectivity to EU 3D Printing

Farsoon’s UaDataPusher Brings Smart Manufacturing Connectivity to EU 3D Printing

Farsoon announced a strategic software tool specifically for EU operators.

3 Challenges for 3D Printed Space-Based Components

3 Challenges for 3D Printed Space-Based Components

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

PrusaSlicer 2.9.1 Introduces Smart Sequential Printing and Multi-Material Interlocking

PrusaSlicer 2.9.1 Introduces Smart Sequential Printing and Multi-Material Interlocking

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

EIBOS Launches EURUS: A Vacuum Storage Solution for 3D Printer Filaments

EIBOS Launches EURUS: A Vacuum Storage Solution for 3D Printer Filaments

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

The Digital Divide and 3D Printing: How Online Resources Are Expanding Access

The Digital Divide and 3D Printing: How Online Resources Are Expanding Access

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

Arctic Strong: Denmark’s Defense Boost and the 3D Printing Revolution

Arctic Strong: Denmark’s Defense Boost and the 3D Printing Revolution

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.

Photocentric Develops CosmicMaker, a High-Speed Resin 3D Printer for Space Missions

Photocentric Develops CosmicMaker, a High-Speed Resin 3D Printer for Space Missions

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

Additive Manufacturing Faces Funding Decline—But Axtra3D Sees Growth

Additive Manufacturing Faces Funding Decline—But Axtra3D Sees Growth

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

Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting: Fat-Based Tissue Engineering for Wound Healing

Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting: Fat-Based Tissue Engineering for Wound Healing

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

Relativity Shares Major Update on Terran R, as AM Remains Key Enabling Technology

Relativity Shares Major Update on Terran R, as AM Remains Key Enabling Technology

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.

From Tariffs to Tech: How BlueScope is Using 3D Printing to Stay Ahead

From Tariffs to Tech: How BlueScope is Using 3D Printing to Stay Ahead

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 Unveils Hi Combo: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Automated Filament Switching

UltiMaker Unveils S8: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Advanced Motion Control

UltiMaker Unveils S8: A High-Speed 3D Printer with Advanced Motion Control

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

From Hobby to Enterprise: The Challenges and Solutions of Growing a 3D Printing Business

From Hobby to Enterprise: The Challenges and Solutions of Growing a 3D Printing Business

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…

From ‘Shadow’ to Spotlight: Boeing’s Manufacturing Makeover with Additive Technology

From ‘Shadow’ to Spotlight: Boeing’s Manufacturing Makeover with Additive Technology

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’s Latest AM Technology Maps Track 209 Companies Across Four Sectors

AMPOWER’s Latest AM Technology Maps Track 209 Companies Across Four Sectors

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

Assessing AI in Additive Manufacturing: Researchers Introduce FDM-Bench for 3D Printing

Assessing AI in Additive Manufacturing: Researchers Introduce FDM-Bench for 3D Printing

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

Compound Dynamics’ RM40: A Massive Enclosed Large-Format 3D Printer

Compound Dynamics’ RM40: A Massive Enclosed Large-Format 3D Printer

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

Design of the Week: High Speed 3D Printed Gears

Design of the Week: High Speed 3D Printed Gears

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

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 9, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 9, 2025

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

The Rise of Humanoid Robots: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Automation

The Rise of Humanoid Robots: AI, 3D Printing, and the Future of Automation

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.

Creality Shifts HALOT Resin 3D Printer Line to PioCreat in Strategic Move

Creality Shifts HALOT Resin 3D Printer Line to PioCreat in Strategic Move

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

After Layoff Concerns, ICON Moves Forward with New Residential 3D Printing Project

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

Valcun’s Open Day Signifies The Company’s Journey to Success

Valcun’s Open Day Signifies The Company’s Journey to Success

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

Common Misconceptions About Injection Molding Versus Additive Manufacturing

Common Misconceptions About Injection Molding Versus Additive Manufacturing

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

Backflip’s 3D Scan to CAD Could Disrupt Almost Everything

Backflip’s 3D Scan to CAD Could Disrupt Almost Everything

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

New Mexican Import Laws Make Buying Desktop 3D Printers More Difficult

New Mexican Import Laws Make Buying Desktop 3D Printers More Difficult

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