3D Printing Blog

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.

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 explain that with cutting-edge 3D printers and high-powered lasers, Trumpf is quietly leading the charge toward Industry 4.0.

There is news from SUNLU 3D about print profiles and reusable spools.

Let’s take a nostalgic look at four unusual 3D print technologies that didn’t quite make it.

UltiMaker announced a new STEM grants program for students.

Researchers from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria announce breakthrough in thermoelectric cooling.

There’s a way for desktop 3D printer operators to determine their place in the coming consumer shift.

There have been a series of materials providers exiting the 3D print space. What’s that all about?

I’ve been testing a new benchmark object, the QuBenchy.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine American Axle & Manufacturing’s US$1.4 billion acquisition of Dowlais Group, highlighting its impact on 3D printing advancements and the broader automotive industry.

There could be a spot in the local landfill for your aging desktop 3D printer.

Researchers have developed a system for 3D printing Marangoni Surfers to investigate the Cheerios Effect.

Last month Microsoft announced MatterGen. Could this be useful for 3D printing?

The work from UCL and the University of Greenwich reports an 80% reduction in pore formation in printed components while an appropriate magnetic field was applied.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze the pivotal discussions between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, exploring how advancements in 3D printing, strategic corporate investments, and energy cooperation…

Prusa Research introduced a new consumer-friendly feature called “EasyPrint” that marks a significant step for the company.

I’m looking at what could be the strangest Bambu Lab upgrade yet.

NatureWorks announced a new, high speed PLA material grade, 3D300.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how KKR’s investment in Henry Schein signals a transformative shift in medical and dental supply chains, with 3D printing at the forefront.

There’s a controversy emerging over the true strength of carbon fiber-reinforced filaments.

Are we all prisoners of our 3D print terminology?

Researchers have developed a new way of generating 3D models using AI that produces properly 3D printable results.

This week’s selection is the Bit Coin Bank by MakerWorld contributor ururk.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Peter Saenz explore how ATI’s strategic focus on metallurgy and additive manufacturing positions it at the forefront of nuclear energy revival, defense innovation, and sustainable supply chain…

Rapid+TCT returns once again in 2025.

A new research paper delivers a comprehensive look at possible applications of 4D printing.

Tethon 3D announced a major acquisition: Technology Assessment & Transfer from SINTX Technologies.

Understanding the challenges and benefits of 3D printing in space.

Today I’m looking at taiyaki, a startup offering “text to product” services.

Competition is good, except when it isn’t.

SUNLU announced a new filament dryer, but this one is a bit different.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how Zimmer Biomet’s US$1.1 billion acquisition of Paragon 28 strengthens its 3D printing capabilities, revolutionizing personalized orthopedic solutions.

Let’s take a deeper look at Elegoo’s incredible price breakthrough from earlier this week.

nTop is making a significant acquisition.

A new technique could supercharge volumetric 3D printing processes.

The embedded 3D printing technique enables applications ranging from sensory hairs to the fibers that give hagfish slime its unique consistency.

Charles R. Goulding and Kellen Coleman propose how 3D printing is revolutionizing disaster recovery by accelerating rebuilding efforts, reducing costs, and enhancing sustainability in the face of increasing natural disasters.

It seems that Piocreat is about to release a “pelletizer”.

A Prusa Mini 3D printer was in a house fire and somehow survived.

ICON has received a relatively large new investment only weeks after laying off staff.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi discover how Performance Composites harnesses 3D printing, robotics, and digitization to lead the way in high-performance composite manufacturing.