3D Printing Blog

The approach, led by MIT, involves the 3D printing of a metallic powder strengthened with ceramic nanowire.

Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala consider how 3D printing could be applied to the induction cooking market.

3D model repositories seem to be shifting into a common monetization mode: memberships.

Prusa Research has released their first input shaping firmware.

We spoke with the leaders of Impossible Objects and learned that they have big plans for the future.

This week’s selection is “Open to Think” by Dan Pontefract.

ADAXIS is going to make every robot a 3D printer.

Shapeways announced a strategic new facility in Livonia, Michigan, effectively doubling their US manufacturing presence.

Unbelievably, Nano Dimension has sent Stratasys yet another takeover offer.

This week’s selection is the TSUGINOTE TEA HOUSE by designers Atsumi Kei and Nicholas Préaud.

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

Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala believe the rise in use of digital twins could lead to more 3D printing.

After Prusa Research's announcement of a Printables monetization feature earlier this week, I had some thoughts about the future of 3D model repositories.

I've given up on Simple Green as a resin 3D print solvent.

AON3D seems to be heading in a different direction than most high-temperature 3D printer manufacturers.

Spotlight finds generative design at PTC’s LiveWorx.

What are the giveaways that tell you a company is “smart”?

Stratasys announced they are to acquire Desktop Metal.

I had a brief discussion with the folks from Materialise to learn more about their latest developments.

Charles Goulding and Valentina Alzate consider the use of 3D printing in the planning and design iteration process for big projects.

It’s time for another resin safety story, and this one is quite incredible.

3Dgence’s latest innovation is a way to intelligently dry material.

ELEGOO is making waves with the announcement of their newest 3D printer models: the Saturn 3 series and Neptune 4 series.

"Protoduction" initiative delivers extra large batches of hanger components for Adhesive Technology's epoxy tubes

Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala look at the potential of copper in future additive manufacturing operations.

UltiMaker has released a new 3D printer, the Method XL.

Prusa Research is on the verge of launching a premium content feature on Printables, marking a strategic move in the competition against Thingiverse.

We had a chance to speak with DyeMansion about their latest technology developments.

This week’s selection is “Making Your CAM Journey Easier with Fusion 360” by Fabrizio Cimo.

New research on advanced enzymes may eventually lead to solutions for the 3D printing industry.

There's been an impressive amount of progress at Foundry Labs since our last check-in.

Ricoh seems to have found a promising niche in the 3D print world: anatomical models.

This week’s selection is the Palm Ratchet Knob by Printables contributor Shiura.

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 review the concept of 3D printed human organs.

Our review of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer concludes with a look at software, print results and final thoughts.

Our review of the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer continues with a look at operations and failure modes.

We were able to test the highly-touted Anycubic Photon Mono M5s MSLA 3D printer in our lab.

Free scanning with app is a prelude to a state-of-the-art 3D scanning camera.

I found out why some dentists are not embracing 3D printing.

A reader posted their thoughts on the upcoming Text-to-CAD revolution.

We had a look at Flashforge’s latest professional 3D printers, the Creator 4 and Guider 3.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi predict increased use of AI and 3D printing by Cisco.

Did you know that Creality produces a desktop 3D printer that uses pellets?

We’ve updated our 3D print job calculator.

Fused Form is a small company from Colombia that makes a large 3D printer.

In places like Ticino, Switzerland, 'rock flour' can constitute up to 40% of total production, according to ETH Zürich.

Charles Goulding and Mwansa Chabala look at the use of 3D printing in Africa's healthcare industry.

Anycubic’s latest FFF 3D printer, the Kobra 2, offers two unique technologies.

What’s up with top-down resin 3D printing?