3D Printing Blog

Almost all the buzz about construction 3D printing is about “printing homes”, but there's more to the story.

I had an interesting conversation with AddiFab recently, and it pointed out what might be a new trend in 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose that a Cricut Maker could lead to increased interest in 3D printing, and personal fabrication in general.

Ai Build has introduced something quite amazing: AiSync.

Sygnis’ F-NIS 23151 is a very unusual 3D printer, and not just because of its cryptic name.

A new 3D print-based furniture venture has launched: Haddy.

This week’s selection is “Cracking Creativity: The Secrets of Creative Genius” by Michael Michalko.

Researchers have analyzed the long-term durability of the most commonly 3D printed materials, PLA and ABS.

What’s up with MX3D? We had a chat with them.

Are 3D printer prices rising or falling? It’s not an easy question to answer.

This week’s selection is the fascinating Denture Bit Holder With Magnets by Printables contributor iplop.

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

Charles R. Goulding and Valentina Alzate have some thoughts about what might transpire in the world of 3D printing in 2023.

This week’s question is all about how to 3D print an enormous metal house ornament.

Essentium expects to launch a new high temperature 3D printer later this year, but there’s an interesting difference with this device.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi suggest increased use of 3D printing Johnson & Johnson.

Polycam falls short in reality capture of detailed parts.

In its 3rd year, more than 2,000 attendees are anticipated to be part of the free, premier virtual additive manufacturing event of the year!

Researchers from the University of Calgary have developed a “liquid in liquid” 3D printing material.

CASTOR has released a report on 3D printed part sustainability, and it has some interesting reveals.

Charles R. Goulding and Warren Buzzell look at the innovations in 3D printing that have assisted esports.

We haven’t written about BeeHex for quite some time, but it turns out they’ve been developing an unusual food 3D printing technology involving plastics.

A new research paper describes a method of 3D printing copper and steel within the same job.

The multi-robot rail system is now the largest polymer 3D printer in the world

Replique doesn’t make 3D printers, but they do make software that helps use them in a much more sophisticated manner.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at a change at ORNL.

Anisoprint continues to grow through a series of challenges. 

If you think 3D printing mechanical parts is tricky, try making parts for space applications.

We’ve learned more about Tecnica’s upcoming powder-sintering 3D printer that is very different from existing SLS technology.

This week’s selection is “Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction” by Derek Thompson.

What are the properties of 3D printer nozzles, and what do they mean?

WAGO has adopted a fascinating 3D print strategy for their electronics business.

Thought 3D has been expanding the capabilities of their Drywise system.

This week’s selection is the Print-in-Place Armored Vehicle by Matthew of Whopper Printing.

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 look at the incredible developments in 3D printing and robotics that have taken place in Japan.

Prusa Research is nearing release of their critical Original Prusa XL 3D printer, and it's a critical step for the Czech company.

SprutCAM’s P3D slicer offers full robotic 6-axis slicing of 3D models.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how several 3D print technologies and companies could aid the efforts in Ukraine.

Predator Cycling introduces carbon fiber custom fitted bicycle bar extensions.

Researchers have developed a new way to 3D print resin in multiple materials using centrifugal force.

I’ve noticed a troubling trend in 3D printing in recent times: unwarranted criticism of alternative technologies, but there’s a reason why it’s happening.

Yizumi’s SpaceA industrial 3D printer combines several technologies into an interesting package.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi see much 3D printing from a new US military contract.

A 3D print entrepreneur faces huge challenges in Ukraine, and has launched an important initiative.

Formlabs today announced an automated manufacturing system that leverages their 3D print technology.

We had a look at Tiertime’s biggest 3D printer, the UP600.

Caracol’s offering makes LFAM easier than ever with the introduction of two new major innovations – the High Flow Extruder and the Automatic Printing Bed.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at several companies that could use 3D printing to assist reconstruction in Ukraine.

A company has launched an accessory to post process resin 3D prints and recycle the solvent!