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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.

Researchers Unlock New 3D Food Printing Technique Using Liquid Rope Coiling

Tariff-Proof and Tech-Forward: Why These U.S. Manufacturers Should Double Down on 3D Printing

Tariff-Proof and Tech-Forward: Why These U.S. Manufacturers Should Double Down on 3D 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…

Can a 3D Printer Fly? Elegoo 3D Printer Takes Flight

New Research Identifies Key Workflow Improvements for 3D Concrete Printing

ESA’s First Metal 3D Print in Space Returns to Earth for Scientific Analysis

ESA’s First Metal 3D Print in Space Returns to Earth for Scientific Analysis

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

TU/e Uses Xolography to 3D Print Living Cells

TU/e Uses Xolography to 3D Print Living Cells

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

Embraer’s Ascent: A Rising Contender Amid Boeing and Airbus Woes

Embraer’s Ascent: A Rising Contender Amid Boeing and Airbus Woes

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.

Backflip Introduces Revolutionary AI Tool for Automated CAD Modeling

Backflip Introduces Revolutionary AI Tool for Automated CAD Modeling

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 Layoffs: Is AI Reshaping the Future of CAD and 3D Design?

Autodesk Layoffs: Is AI Reshaping the Future of CAD and 3D Design?

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

F1 Innovation: Roboze 3D Printing Technology Gains Endorsement with Contract Renewal

F1 Innovation: Roboze 3D Printing Technology Gains Endorsement with Contract Renewal

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

From Scrap to Scale: How Nucor Turns Recycled Metal into Industry Gold

From Scrap to Scale: How Nucor Turns Recycled Metal into Industry Gold

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.

Desktop 3D Printer Prices Plummet: A Look at the Latest Market Trends

Desktop 3D Printer Prices Plummet: A Look at the Latest Market Trends

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.

New Evidence Highlights Safety Risks of FFF 3D Printing Emissions

New Evidence Highlights Safety Risks of FFF 3D Printing Emissions

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 Enhances Electrical Conductivity in 3D Printed Materials for Advanced Applications

New Research Enhances Electrical Conductivity in 3D Printed Materials for Advanced Applications

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

Design of the Week: Entomological Utopias

Design of the Week: Entomological Utopias

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

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 2, 2025

Who’s The Biggest In 3D Printing, March 2, 2025

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

Trumpf: The Hidden Giant of Advanced Manufacturing

Trumpf: The Hidden Giant of Advanced Manufacturing

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.

SUNLU 3D Releases Print Profiles for Bambu Studio and New Reusable Spool Design

3D Printing’s Lost Innovations: Technologies That Missed the Mainstream

3D Printing’s Lost Innovations: Technologies That Missed the Mainstream

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

MakerBot Gives Back: UltiMaker’s New Grants to Expand STEM Access in Schools

The Secret to 3D Printing High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials

The Secret to 3D Printing High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials

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

The Desktop 3D Printing Market is Splitting Between Consumers and Enthusiasts

The Desktop 3D Printing Market is Splitting Between Consumers and Enthusiasts

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

Why Major Materials Companies Are Exiting the 3D Printing Industry

Why Major Materials Companies Are Exiting the 3D Printing Industry

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

Meet QuBenchy: A 3D Printing Benchmark with 80+ Tests in One Print

Driving Innovation: How AAM and Dowlais Are Accelerating 3D Printing in Auto Manufacturing

Driving Innovation: How AAM and Dowlais Are Accelerating 3D Printing in Auto Manufacturing

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.

The Fate of Old 3D Printers: Why Donations Are No Longer an Option

The Fate of Old 3D Printers: Why Donations Are No Longer an Option

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

Researchers Use 3D Printing to Study Marangoni Surfers and the Cheerios Effect

Researchers Use 3D Printing to Study Marangoni Surfers and the Cheerios Effect

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

Microsoft’s MatterGen AI Could Pave the Way for New 3D Printing Materials

Microsoft’s MatterGen AI Could Pave the Way for New 3D Printing Materials

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

Researchers Reduce Flaws in 3D Printed Components Using Magnets

Researchers Reduce Flaws in 3D Printed Components Using Magnets

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.

U.S.-Japan Alliance Strengthens: Defense, Steel, and Energy Take Center Stage

U.S.-Japan Alliance Strengthens: Defense, Steel, and Energy Take Center Stage

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 Introduces EasyPrint: Mobile-Friendly 3D Print Slicing

Prusa Research Introduces EasyPrint: Mobile-Friendly 3D Print Slicing

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

New Panda Jetpack Mod for Bambu Lab: Functional Upgrade or Just Aesthetic?

New 3D300 PLA from NatureWorks Targets High-Speed 3D Printing

New 3D300 PLA from NatureWorks Targets High-Speed 3D Printing

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

Private Equity Meets Dentistry: How KKR’s Investment in Henry Schein is Reshaping the Industry

Private Equity Meets Dentistry: How KKR’s Investment in Henry Schein is Reshaping the Industry

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.