3D Printing Blog

Xact Metal announced the XM300G metal 3D printer series.

Mantle announced the availability of their first 3D printers.

This week’s selection is the Filament Cutter by Printables contributor fuchsr.

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

Helian Polymers is launching a new set of materials that could be the way forward for eco-conscious 3D print operations.

UpNano announced a new feature that will increase the precision of their two photon 3D printing system.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D print technology is woven into the growth strategy of CNH Industrial.

Velo3D printers will be used to make components capable of withstanding Mach 5 speeds aboard Hermeus’ Quarterhorse hypersonic aircraft.

I’m looking at a rather suspicious 3D model collection offer.

New research seems to have developed a way to 3D print bioelectronic components.

If you intend on buying a 3D printer, maybe you should not consider buying one from a “normal” retailer.

Charles R. Goulding provides thoughts on the relationship between 3D technology and dinosaurs.

I’m beginning to have my doubts about the benefit of “power fail recovery” for FFF 3D printers.

There’s now a way to 3D print ice.

If you’re looking for a large scale 3D printer, look no further than Thermwood.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi propose increased use of 3D printing to help refurbish liquidated products.

Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer concludes with a look at print quality and final thoughts.

Our testing of the Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer continues with a look at operations.

The Sovol SV01 Pro 3D printer spent some time in our lab being tested.

This week’s selection is “Maps for Time Travelers: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Bring Us Closer to the Past” by Mark D McCoy.

Anycubic released a pile of details for their tiny MicroLED 3D printer, which uses a very different light engine.

Nikon is set to acquire metal 3D printer manufacturer SLM Solutions, but what are the implications?

Charles R. Goulding reviews a new book on shipbuilding, where 3D printing can take a lead role.

This week’s selection is the Deckchair by Papa-prints.

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 use of 3D printing in the high fashion industry.

Anycubic announced two new 3D printers, including one that is to be priced at under US$200.

PrintNanny is a new AI system to smartly monitor 3D print jobs.

A new research project has made extensive use of 3D printing — underwater. Most 3D printed parts are used in mechanical settings, and they must be made from materials that withstand…

There are some common pitfalls to consider when selecting 3D printing materials.

Prusa Research launched a new service, “Prusa Education”.

The new 4DFWD running shoe from Adidas demonstrates what is possible with advanced software driving 3D printing.

There’s plenty of 3D print materials available, but what about ESD-safe filament?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how 3D printing has been used to assist in field deployments of the now-famous HIMARS system.

Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer concludes with a look at print results and final thoughts.

Our test of the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer continues with a look at operations and software.

We had the opportunity to test the new Anycubic D2 DLP 3D printer.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how GE will handle 3D printing during its corporate restructuring.

Creality now offers no less than six different Ender-3 3D printer models, and choosing between them can be challenging. 

Sometimes the new can be “too new”.

Legal changes suggest the market for 3D printed weapons may soon shrink in the United States.

This week’s selection is “3D Printing For Money” by Richard Licastro.

Sketch2Pose provides an intriguing capability that might eventually lead to a new way of 3D modeling.

An open source photography project has developed a 3D printable lens system, but there’s an interesting implication.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the resurgence of the toy industry.

This week’s selection is the Overboard Spice Rack by electrical engineer and Reddit contributor FuegoMonster.

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 a new footwear fashion trend and its relationship to 3D printing.

Researchers at Jacobs University in Germany are developing a large format 3D printer.

Researchers at the University of Virginia have been experimenting with some highly unusual 3D printing material.