3D Printing Blog

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.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the increasing proportion of 3D printing solutions shown at the bi-annual IMTS show.

What gaps need to be addressed to make additive manufacturing truly sustainable?

A 3D print service must do far more than just the 3D printing.

Markforged’s FX20 3D printer is quite impressive.

New research has shown a way to 3D print wooden objects that automatically unfold.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the recent increase in U.S. military production and how 3D printing takes a strong role.

Prusa Research released the latest beta version of PrusaSlicer, and surprise — it includes the ability to use STEP files.

Azul 3D offers a rare combination: continuous 3D printing not only within a job, but between jobs.

Carbon announced today their first corporate acquisition, and it’s a big deal.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the potential for increased use of 3D printing in the aerospace industry.

Some months ago it was announced that Ultimaker and MakerBot were getting together. But what would result?