3D Printing Blog

Several publicly traded companies have undergone significant valuation losses over the past year, and one of them is Velo3D.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain how 3D printing is revolutionizing the sports industry, enhancing performance, customization, and fan engagement across major sports like basketball, Formula One, and soccer.

So you want to do FFF 3D printing? Here’s ten things you have to know.

I tried using a patterned FFF 3D printer plate for the first time.

If you haven’t heard of Fishy Filaments, you will today.

Showcasing the capabilities of the system and enabling the company to better inform potential purchasers about operational parameters and enhance downstream customer support.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explore how Airbus is navigating supply chain challenges and leveraging 3D printing technology to maintain its leadership in the aerospace industry.

Researchers have developed an amazing new fabrication process they call “Solid Knitting”.

A big milestone has been achieved in the pending Desktop Metal / Nano Dimension takeover.

One of Carbon’s customers has come up with an interesting new 3D print application: cleat guards.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the formation of a new Drone Defense Line by six European nations, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and 3D printing to bolster defenses along…

3D printing is making significant strides across various fields, and gaming and animation are no exceptions.

Researchers have developed a new metal 3D printing process they call “RAD”.

A new report highlights the current microplastic pollution: there are significant amounts of microplastics inside all of us.

This week’s selection is the COMETE Bag by Laura Deweilde and Thomas Batigne.

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

Preeti Sulibhavi and Maya Gerber dive into the impact of 3D printing on competitive swimming, revealing how technology is driving innovation in gear and accessibility.

Prusa Research’s “Prusa Hub” concept was recently highlighted by the company, but what is it all about?

Continuous carbon fiber 3D printing may become a lot more powerful if new research is adopted by industry.

Researchers have developed an open source architecture for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing, “WAAM”. WAAM is a popular 3D printing process, particularly for large-format devices. The idea is to feed standard welding…

Hamid Zarringhalam, Nikon Advanced Manufacturing CEO, talks 3D printing strategy, challenges, growth and parallels with the semiconductor industry.

I’ve been testing a new “Text to 3D” tool, and this one just might be the best so far.

Additive Industries announced a new partnership that follows an emerging trend in metal 3D printing.

AI is being used to identify new, powerful polymers for 3D printing.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi reveal how AI and 3D printing are revolutionizing drug discovery, highlighting trailblazers like Terray Therapeutics and Recursion Pharmaceuticals in this groundbreaking transformation.

Spools should really be standardized across 3D printing, but that’s never going to happen.

Interesting news from 3D Control Systems: they’re integrating PrusaSlicer.

A convicted criminal was busted for 3D printing weapons — while in jail.

CERAM PRO: Prodways deepens commitment to ceramic AM.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into Siemens' groundbreaking announcement from Charlotte, showcasing the transformative potential of additive manufacturing in industrial automation.

I’ve been reading about “digital spools” that automatically weigh 3D printer filament spools. 

Researchers have developed a powerful new method for hole-filling for incomplete 3D scans.

The development of rubber extrusions for sealing applications can be an expensive and time-consuming process.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi explain the revolutionary fusion of 3D printing and modular housing, exploring how companies like MOD X and RISE are redefining affordable and sustainable living solutions.

Autodesk is changing the rules about data storage for Fusion 360.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed a method of 3D printing blood vessels.

There have apparently been some layoffs at Formlabs.

This week’s selection is the incredibly silly Black Betty, the Bambu-lamb by Makerworld contributor Halfway_Engineered.

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 delve into how Stabilus's acquisition of De-Sta-Co and the integration of 3D printing technologies are set to revolutionize the engineering and motion control sectors.

A company is using Bambu Lab equipment to produce on-demand products at retail locations.

Brinter AM is going to outer space.

Supernova announced a new business unit dedicated to the development of “military grade” materials for additive manufacturing.

Part of the RIMPAC exercise, Trident Warrior focuses on testing new defense technologies.

Our review of the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo concludes with software, print results and final thoughts.

Our hands-on look at the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo continues with setup, calibration and operations.

We’ve been testing the feature-packed Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo for the past weeks, and here’s our review.

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi analyze Nordic Capital's strategic sale of Sunrise Medical to Platinum Equity, highlighting the transformative impact on the mobility aids market and the role of advanced…

We’ve made a significant upgrade to our online 3D print job cost calculator.

When will we see radical designs in 3D printed buildings and structures? Maybe now, it seems.