3D Printing Blog

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?

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how one industry changed and enabled a range of 3D printing applications.

New research could show a way to increase 3D printed food adoption and at the same increase protein intake.

This week’s selection is “Women in 3D Printing” by Stacey DelVecchio.

Sometimes technology is going just too far.

I had a chat with the folks from Lynxter to find out what they’ve been up to.

A new open source 3D printer development project has launched, and they’re looking for contributors.

This week’s selection is the Bike Reflector Hidden AirTag by Printables contributor heartbreakballer.

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 some of the many space startups now leveraging metal 3D printing.

Have you ever hoped your 3D printer would automatically correct errors as it prints? That seems to now be possible.

Sudden layoffs have struck 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how the HVAC industry could benefit from a dose of 3D printing.

What’s different about Fabrisonic’s patented UAM technology? 3D printing is entering its fourth decade, with a lot of new technologies being developed along the way. Currently, the most popular among them is…

If there’s one person that’s shaking up the world of 3D scanning, it’s Cosmo Wenman.

Researchers have developed a method of 3D printing composite material at relatively low temperatures.

Create It Real has been quietly getting their advanced slicing system out to industry partners.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the latest developments in 3D printing taking place in Tulsa, OK.

Novice 3D printer operators often wonder, “what is the PLA that I am printing?”