Apiar Carbon01 OG Watch Features 3D Printed CF-PEEK and Titanium
London-based Apiar unveils its fifth 3D printed timepiece, the Carbon01 OG, featuring a carbon-fiber PEEK composite outer case and titanium midcase.
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Makelab Expands Production Footprint at MADE Bush Terminal
On-demand 3D printing studio Makelab secures a 357-square-meter facility at Brooklyn's MADE Bush Terminal to scale production for tier-one industrial clients.
Tripo P2.0 Generates Native Quad Meshes, Cutting Out Retopology
Most AI 3D tools spit out triangles. Tripo's new model skips the retopology step and outputs quad dominant geometry directly.
Hyperion Systems Installs TitanCell 3D Printing Unit in Timor-Leste
Hyperion Systems and Inspire Robotics are deploying a containerized large-format 3D printer in Timor-Leste to turn plastic waste into boats and marine equipment.
Rollo Studio Debuts 3D Printed U Collection at Paris Design Week
Valencia-based Rollo Studio presents its U Collection of 3D printed home furnishings at Paris Design Week, featuring PLA tiles that mimic ceramic grout finishes.
Anouk Wipprecht Creates Brain-Controlled Hypnotize Dress
Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht merged 3D printing, electronics, and neurotechnology in a dress that responds to the wearer's brain activity via EEG sensors.
EXPO3D Istanbul Draws 11,200 Visitors in September 2026
EXPO3D Istanbul closed its 2026 edition with 11,224 visitors, over 1,000 of them international, and 127 exhibiting companies across 320 brands.
Carbon's Foundational Dual-Cure 3D Printing Patent Survives EPO Appeal
A European Patent Office Board of Appeal has upheld Carbon's key dual-cure patent, rejecting a multi-year challenge and securing its Digital Light Synthesis technology.
Safran AM Campus Celebrates Fifth Anniversary, 18,000 Parts Per Year
Safran's Additive Manufacturing Campus in France marks five years of operation, scaling from 5-6 parts to over 25 serial production part numbers.
Stratasys Doubles Down on High-Value Additive Manufacturing
Stratasys is focusing on aerospace, defense and automotive production while integrating Markforged and launching an iAM Marketplace with competitors.
EOS Delivers 1,000th Industrial 3D Printer to North America Market
EOS marks its 1,000th machine installation in North America with an AMCM M 4K at Sintavia, a milestone reflecting accelerating industrial adoption of metal AM.
Nike Unveils 3D Printed Air Max Link by Beijing Designer Marc Su
Nike's Air Works program debuts its third 3D printed sneaker design, the Air Max Link by Beijing-based designer Marc Su, featuring a split-cushion sole and customizable link nails.
EOS Names Axiomatek as Mexico Sales Channel Partner
EOS partners with Axiomatek to expand industrial AM sales across Mexico, leveraging the distributor's injection molding expertise for metal and polymer systems.
Nanobone Material Lets Body Regrow Bone Without External Growth Factors
A calcium-aluminosilicate nanomaterial activates the body's own repair signals to stimulate bone growth in a preclinical study.
3D Printed Metallic Glass Alloy Could Cut Energy Waste in Electric Motors
Researchers developed an iron-based metallic glass alloy that stays amorphous during LPBF printing, giving electric motor components better magnetic properties.
NIST and PAMA Release Standardized Resin for 3D Printing Quality Control
A new reference material from NIST and PAMA gives labs a common baseline for measuring light penetration in photopolymer 3D printing.
Phrozen Launches Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX for Large-Format Resin Printing
Taiwanese 3D printer maker Phrozen has launched the Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX, a large-format MSLA resin printer with a 14-inch 16K LCD, dual heating, and a 2-liter vat aimed at creators and print service providers tackling bigger jobs.
AmeraLabs Launches Made in Europe Dental 3D Printing Resins
Lithuanian AmeraLabs introduces three new CE-marked dental resins for impression trays, surgical guides, and try-ins at around $170 per liter.
Visitech Doubles DLP Output With New 4K Laser Light Engine for Additive Manufacturing
Visitech's new LRS 8KA Laser 405 light engine delivers over 30W of optical power, doubling output from its previous LED-based system for larger 3D print beds.
Cross Industry Dynamics Prints 8.5-Foot Dragon for Dire Wolf
A towering 8.5-foot dragon sculpture was 3D printed using Caracol's Heron AM platform for Dire Wolf Digital's trade show presence.
Mosaic Manufacturing Launches Orion, an Automated 3D Printing Platform for Custom Orthotics
Mosaic Manufacturing unveils Orion, a turnkey automated 3D printing system built specifically for scaling custom orthotics production in clinics and labs.
ugee ArtPlay Pad Turns Kids Drawings Into 3D Printed Models
Shenzhen-based ugee launched the ArtPlay Pad, a childrens tablet that converts 2D sketches into 3D models and sends them to a kid-friendly 3D printer.
Toyota and Rivian Are Putting Stratasys' New F870 on Their Factory Floors
Toyota and Rivian are adopting Stratasys' new F870 large-format FDM system for factory-floor tooling, manufacturing aids, and prototyping across their production lines.
Bechtle Absorbs Kaut-Bullinger's HP 3D Printing Operations
German IT and additive manufacturing services firm Bechtle has acquired Kaut-Bullinger's HP 3D printing business in an asset deal spanning Germany and Austria.
Elegoo Day Cuts Printer Prices to $159 in September Sale
Elegoo's September sale drops prices up to 40% across FDM and resin printers, with deals starting at $159 through September 29.
TCT Shenzhen 2026 Preview: What 80+ Side Events Reveal About China's AM Market
TCT Shenzhen moves to a bigger hall and expands to 80+ conference sessions, signalling China's shift from machine buying to solving real production problems.
Stratasys Wins $27.6M in First Patent Verdict Against Bambu Lab
A US jury awarded Stratasys $27.6 million after finding Bambu Lab infringed four 3D printing patents. A second trial is pending.
Flashforge CJ270 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop
Flashforge's CJ270 desktop printer produces more than 10 million colors using material jetting, priced at $3,999 during its early-bird window.
Taiwanese Students Turn Oyster Shells Into 3D Printed Coral Reefs
A student team in Taiwan is 3D printing modular reef bases from discarded oyster shells and coral gravel, with 100% coral survival in open-water trials.
3D Printed Terrain Recreates the Blatten Avalanche for Research
ETH Zurich and SLF built a 12 square metre 3D printed model of a Swiss valley to study how rock avalanches move.
UK 3D Printed Turbojet Goes From Concept to Flight in Seven Months
A partnership between the UK Ministry of Defence and Alloyed delivered a flight-ready engine in under seven months.
Bambu Lab Launches Global Assistive Device Challenge on MakerWorld
MakerWorld designers have until December to build accessibility aids that real users can print and use.
Backflip AI Turns Engineering Drawings Into Editable CAD for Fusion
Backflip AI's new tool converts legacy 2D engineering drawings into parametric 3D models that engineers can edit directly in Autodesk Fusion.
UltiMaker Printers Are Mass-Producing 3D-Printed Synthetic Skin in a Singapore Cleanroom
A Singapore MedTech startup is using a fleet of UltiMaker machines inside a certified cleanroom to 3D print an animal-free synthetic skin substitute for burn wounds.
3D Printing Market Hits $4.48B After Six Straight Quarters of Growth
Additive manufacturing revenue reached $4.48 billion in Q2 2026, marking six consecutive quarters of expansion.
UWE Bristol Grows Gemstones Inside 3D Printed Platinum Structures
Researchers at UWE Bristol are using a Meltio wire-laser 3D printer to build platinum jewelry around growing ruby and sapphire crystals.
ATLIX Retires TruPrint, Rebrands Its Entire Metal 3D Printer Lineup as xBUILD
Same machines, same specs, new name. ATLIX's xBUILD lineup replaces TruPrint across all four industrial LPBF systems.
WSU Researchers Used AI to Make a NASA Alloy 3D Printable on Regular Machines
A WSU team trained a model on 37 failed print jobs and found six working configurations for GRCop-42 in just 40 experiments.
Navy Awards Five-Year Contract for 3D Scanned Hearing Protection
The Navy has awarded Aware Defense a five-year contract to supply custom-fit hearing protection to Naval Aviation personnel, manufactured using additive manufacturing and 3D ear scanning technology.
Bambu Lab P1S Drops to $349 in Fall Sale, an All-Time Low
The P1S is on sale for $349 right now, the lowest price we have seen. Here is what makes it worth picking up at that price.
Rosatom Uses Nuclear Deals to Spread 3D Printing Across Asia
Russia's state nuclear corporation is bundling 3D printing equipment and training with reactor sales in Vietnam and India, building a manufacturing footprint alongside its energy projects.
Eplus3D Validates Copper-Nickel Alloy for Aerospace With LPBF
Chinese metal 3D printing equipment maker Eplus3D worked with Young-Will Aerospace to validate a laser powder bed fusion process for nickel-copper alloy parts, achieving crack-free builds at 570 MPa.
UMaine Will 3D Print Nine Homes in Bangor Using Sawmill Waste
The University of Maine is scaling its BioHome3D technology to produce a neighborhood of 3D-printed homes for people experiencing homelessness in Greater Bangor.
Prusa XL Gets a Silicone Printing Toolhead for Liquid Materials
Original Prusa's new XL toolhead prints with two-part liquid silicone, opening the door to mixed-material parts that combine FDM and elastomers on one machine.
Apple 3D Prints the iPhone Duo Hinge From Recycled Titanium
Apple's first foldable uses a 3D printed titanium hinge with laser-scanned micro-layers for a tighter fit.
Photocentric's JENI Aims to Replace Injection Molding With Fully Automated 3D Printing
A UK company says its lights-out resin platform can produce hundreds of thousands of small parts a day at injection molding costs.
Bambu Lab Teases R1, Its First Dedicated Laser Engraver and Cutter
Bambu Lab is entering the laser engraving market with the R1, a standalone cutter and engraver arriving later this month.
GM Expands Stratasys 3D Printing Across More Than 20 Plants
General Motors is rolling out Stratasys industrial FDM systems across more than 20 manufacturing facilities in North and South America.
South African Surgeon Performed the World's First 3D-Printed Middle Ear Transplant
A Pretoria surgeon used 3D-printed titanium ossicles to restore hearing in a patient with accident-related damage to the middle ear.
FDA Clears CraniUS Patient-Specific Cranial Implant for US Market
A Baltimore startup wins FDA 510(k) clearance for a cranial implant 3D-printed to match individual patient anatomy.
After 25 Years, CHEP Finally Built His Dream IDE With Vibe Coding
Chuck of Filament Friday spent 25 years searching for the perfect 3D printing IDE. Vibe coding and AI assistants finally let him build it himself.
Dutch Startup Tesseract Wants Linear Motors on Every 3D Printer
A Dutch startup claims its custom linear motor design cuts the cost of high-precision motion systems by up to 80 percent compared to existing industrial options.
SWISSto12 and Mitsubishi Electric Partner on 3D Printed Satellite Systems
Swiss satellite communications firm SWISSto12 signed an MoU with Mitsubishi Electric to expand 3D printed RF hardware and payload systems across Japan and the Asia-Pacific.
Former ABCorp Executive Launches GBI Group as 3D Printing Manufacturing Partner
Neil Glazebrook spent 27 years in manufacturing. Now he is running a new service bureau that combines CNC and additive to help companies actually use AM instead of just admiring it.
US Navy Awards Aware Defense a 5-Year 3D Scanned Hearing Protection Contract
Aware Defense lands a five-year Navy contract to supply 42,000 custom-fit hearing protection units built from 3D ear scans and additive manufacturing.
Bambu Lab P1S Hits $349 in Fall Sale, a New All-Time Low
A fall tech sale drops the Bambu Lab P1S to $349, the cheapest it has ever been and $50 cheaper than its previous low.
Fronius Launches an Automated Metal 3D Printing Cell Built for Production
Fronius debuted a turnkey wire arc additive manufacturing system that combines welding robotics, intelligent process control, and software designed to run unattended.
Skyrora Sheds 44% Off Rocket Engine Weight With 3D Printed Titanium
UK launch company Skyrora completed hot-fire testing on a titanium 3D printed rocket engine component that cut weight by 44 percent.
UltiMaker and Bioactivx 3D Print Wound Care On Demand
Singapore startup Bioactivx is using a cleanroom fleet of UltiMaker printers to 3D print synthetic skin for burns. HSA approval is in hand and the company is now scaling across Asia-Pacific.
Selle Italia's Unica Saddle Is 3D Printed to Your Pressure Map
Selle Italia's new Unica saddle uses 3D-printed internal padding customised to each rider's pressure data. The saddle ships in about three weeks after an in-store analysis.
UMaine Launches 3Dirigo X, a 3D Printed Boat Built for Offshore Speeds
The University of Maine launched 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot 3D-printed vessel engineered to reach 40 knots in offshore conditions.
Bambu Lab Campus Ambassador Teaches 3D Printing to Kids in Summer STEM Series
A Michigan Tech engineering student ran monthly 3D printing workshops at a Boys & Girls Club, using Bambu Lab printers to teach design and physics through races and fidget builds.
Backflip AI Turns Legacy Engineering Drawings Into Editable CAD
Backflip AI launched a Drawing to CAD tool at Autodesk University that converts 2D engineering drawings into parametric 3D models for Fusion.
Tripo AI Raises $447M to Scale Generative 3D Models
Tripo AI closed a $447M Series B and B+ round to expand its 3D-native foundation models, with a preview of P2.0 that generates quad-topology meshes.
3D Printing Industry Announces AMA: Software 2026
3D Printing Industry will host AMA: Software on 22 October 2026, bringing together developers and manufacturers to examine the software shaping additive manufacturing.
Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Hits €599 in Anniversary Sale
Anycubic's Kobra S1 Max drops to €599 for its 11th anniversary, delivering a 350x350x350mm enclosed CoreXY printer at a price that undercuts most large-format competitors.
Velo3D Joins GIDEP to Strengthen Defense Manufacturing Credentials
Velo3D's participation in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program gives the metal 3D printing company access to defense supply-chain data and quality records.
AI Extinction Rhetoric Raises Real Questions for Additive Manufacturing
As AI labs debate extinction risk, the 3D printing industry faces a more practical problem: what happens when your build software depends on a model provider that disappears?
Massivit Brings Large-Format Composite Tooling to North America via Artek
Massivit's RapidWings platform now offers on-demand composite tooling in North America through Artek, cutting aerospace and defence tooling lead times from months to days.
Backflip AI Turns Legacy Engineering Drawings Into Editable CAD
Backflip AI's Drawing to CAD tool turns old 2D engineering drawings into editable 3D models in Fusion, turning a days-long reconstruction into a 30-minute task.
Former ABCorp Executive Launches GBI Group as 3D Printing Manufacturing Partner
Neil Glazebrook spent 27 years in manufacturing. Now he is running a new service bureau that combines CNC and additive to help companies actually use AM instead of just admiring it.
Additive Manufacturing Market Tops $4.48 Billion After Six Straight Quarters of Growth
The AM market has grown for six consecutive quarters. Metal and polymer systems, materials, and services all contributed to the Q2 2026 total.
KONGSBERG Turns to EOS and AMCM for Multi-Laser Metal 3D Printers
Norwegian defense company KONGSBERG has acquired two multi-laser metal AM systems from EOS and AMCM to accelerate defense and security program development.
Researchers 3D Print Metallic Glass for More Efficient Electric Motors
European researchers have developed a 3D printable iron-based metallic glass alloy designed to reduce energy losses in electric motors.
UWE Bristol Is Growing Gemstones Inside 3D Printed Platinum Structures
Researchers at UWE Bristol are using a Meltio wire-laser system to build platinum scaffolds that hold crystal seeds for ruby and sapphire growth.
Desktop Metal 3D Printers Are Finally Starting to Feel Like Desktop Products
SnowPod and a new wave of compact SLM machines are bringing metal 3D printing out of the factory and onto the workbench.
Toyota and Rivian Adopt Stratasys F870 for Factory-Floor 3D Printing
Toyota Production Engineering and Rivian Automotive are adding the Stratasys F870 to their factories, using large-format FDM for tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing aids.
Los Angeles County's First 3D-Printed Home Rises in Altadena
A Spanish-style home rebuilt after the Eaton Fire became Los Angeles County's first approved 3D-printed house, showing how concrete walls and robotic construction could reshape wildfire recovery.
Eplus3D Prints Crack-Free Copper-Nickel Parts for Aerospace
Eplus3D and Young-Will Aerospace validated an LPBF process for copper-nickel alloy that produces crack-free parts with 570 MPa tensile strength.
UltiMaker and Bioactivx 3D Print Wound Care On Demand
Singapore startup Bioactivx earned HSA approval for its 3D printed wound care matrix and is scaling production with UltiMaker through a new MOU.
Rosatom Bundles 3D Printing With Nuclear Reactor Deals in Vietnam and India
Russia's state nuclear corporation is pairing additive manufacturing investments with reactor exports to Vietnam and India, extending its influence in both energy and manufacturing.
Dutch Startup Tesseract Wants Linear Motors on Every 3D Printer
Tesseract Technologies says its custom linear motor platform cuts the cost of high-speed motion systems by up to 5x compared to competing industrial solutions.
Specter Aerospace and VulcanForms 3D Print Hypersonic Munitions at Scale
VulcanForms is deploying its high-volume metal additive manufacturing platform to help Specter Aerospace scale production of airbreathing hypersonic weapons.
3D Printing Opens a New Front in Unmanned Ground Vehicle Production
The Pentagon's push for domestic drone and UGV manufacturing is pulling metal 3D printing into the ground vehicle supply chain.
Aliencell E1 Brings CHITUBOX's Software Smarts to Laser Engraving
CHITUBOX's sister company Aliencell launched the E1, a smart laser engraver that aims to make physical creation as approachable as 3D printing.
Impossible Objects Raises $40M to Scale Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
Chicago-based Impossible Objects closed a $40M Series B to expand its CBAM composite 3D printing technology, with drone manufacturing for the US Army as a key driver.
AML3D Lands First Production Order for US Navy Submarine Parts
AML3D has secured an initial AU$0.5 million production parts order from Austal USA to 3D print high-pressure copper-nickel fluid control components for US Navy nuclear submarines.
NX Group Backs Instalimb 3D-Printed Prosthetics Maker With Series C Investment
Nippon Express Holdings has deepened its partnership with Instalimb, putting more money into the Japanese startup that uses AI and 3D printing to make low-cost prosthetic limbs for emerging markets.
AML3D Turns First Profit Half-Year as Defense and US Demand Grow
AML3D posted its first profitable half-year in FY26, with revenue up 70% and $78 million in pipeline contracts driving its expansion into the US and UK.
SnowPod Is a Desktop Metal 3D Printer Built for Everyday Use
SnowX's new SnowPod brings SLM metal printing out of the factory and onto the workbench with enclosed powder handling, air quality monitoring, and a compact design.
Prusa CORE One+ Gen 2 With INDX Starts Shipping, Full Printers Now Available
Prusa began shipping INDX conversion kits and opened orders for complete CORE One+ (Gen 2) printers with the multi-tool system, offering 4 or 8 tool configurations.
Hyper3D Rodin Gen-2.5 Pushes AI Past Model Generation Into Print Prep
Hyper3D's latest AI model now repairs meshes, splits parts, and assigns colors for multi-material printing, moving generative AI from creation into fabrication.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Models Without Running a Print Farm
A new platform from Slant 3D removes every barrier between uploading an STL file and collecting revenue from physical products.
Dutch Startup Tesseract Wants Linear Motors to Replace Belts on 3D Printers
A Dutch startup is building affordable linear motors for 3D printers from scratch, challenging decades of belt-drive dominance in desktop machines.
ISS Crew Bioprints Cartilage Tissue in Microgravity
Astronauts and ESA crew used the ISS Auxilium bioprinter to produce cartilage tissue in orbit, achieving higher-quality results than Earth-bound prints.
MIT Spinout 3D Prints Building Trusses From Recycled Plastic
MIT spinout Atlas Building Composites turns single-use plastic into 3D-printed structural trusses strong enough to hold a 40-foot Army Corps bridge in a Massachusetts wetland.
Epson Launches Contourjet Brand for Direct-to-Shape 3D Printing
Epson's new Contourjet brand combines inkjet and six-axis robotics to print directly onto complex 3D surfaces for sports equipment, automotive parts, and industrial products.
Shoulder Innovations Partners With ALM Ortho on 3D Printed Titanium Implants
Shoulder Innovations signed an exclusive US deal with ALM Ortho to produce patient-specific 3D printed titanium implants for complex shoulder reconstruction.
AEVEX and Divergent Build 3D-Printed Drones for US Defense
AEVEX Aerospace and Divergent Technologies are teaming up to 3D print autonomous drone airframes faster and at lower cost.
SWISSto12 Partners With Mitsubishi Electric for Asia Expansion
SWISSto12 signed an MoU with Mitsubishi Electric to manufacture RF payloads and expand across Asia.
KLS Martin Nears 500th 3D Printed Ceramic Implant
KLS Martin is on track to deliver its 500th patient-specific ceramic implant 3D printed with Lithoz LCM technology by the end of Q3 2026.
Elegoo Nexprint Adds Three New AI Model Generators
Elegoo expanded its Nexprint platform with three AI-powered model generators that turn text, photos, and simple parameters into printable 3D files.
HKUST Engineers 3D Print Mars Housing From Yeast and Rock Dust
Hong Kong researchers created a 3D printable building material for Mars using regolith, engineered yeast, and gelatine that withstands simulated Martian conditions.
Nigeria Plans Its First Metal 3D Printing Hub to Cut Import Reliance
NASENI unveiled plans for Nigeria's first metal additive manufacturing hub, aiming to turn domestic mineral reserves into metal powder feedstock and reduce imports.
3D2GO Charts a Different 3D Printing Path in Southeast Asia
Manila-based 3D2GO built a service-first 3D printing business. Its model offers a different playbook for additive manufacturing growth across Southeast Asia.
Mosaic Orion Is a 3D Printer Built Specifically for Custom Orthotics
Mosaic Manufacturing's Orion prints both soft and rigid orthotics in about 90 minutes, targeting the labs and clinics that still rely on manual workflows.
Evolve Additive Solutions Is Shutting Down and Auctioning Its 3D Printers
After raising $55 million and shipping production systems, Evolve Additive Solutions is winding down operations and selling equipment across three sites. The STEP platform never reached commercial scale.
Europe's Largest 3D Printed Housing Project Opens in Denmark
A Danish student village of 36 3D-printed apartments has opened below the subsidized housing cost cap, with rent starting at EUR 670 per month.
A 16-Year-Old Built a 3D Printer Waste Recycler and Won $75,000
A Massachusetts high school student spent 800 hours building a machine that turns failed 3D prints into reusable filament, then won top honors at ISEF.
Mosquito Proboscis Becomes 3D Printer Nozzle in '3D Necroprinting' Breakthrough
Researchers achieved 20-micron 3D printed lines by using dead mosquito proboscises as natural nozzles in a process called 3D necroprinting.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell STLs Without Running a Print Farm
Slant 3D's new Portals platform handles printing and fulfillment for STL creators. Upload a model, set a price, and publish.
Bambu Lab Updates Its Security and Privacy Roadmap After One Year
Bambu Lab published a one-year update on its Trust Center initiative, detailing bug bounty progress, new IoT certifications, and expanded security patching across its printer lineup.
Modix Generation 5 Brings Tool Changing and Pellet Extrusion to BIG Printers
Modix's Generation 5 platform adds automatic tool changing, pellet extrusion, and 45-degree printing to its large-format BIG series, with upgrades available for existing owners.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Runs Unattended for Continuous Filament Production
3devo's new Filament Maker X10 is a closed-loop extrusion system designed to run 24/7, turning powder, regrind, or pellets into finished filament spools without constant supervision.
FibreSeeker 3 Opens US Webstore With Limited First Batch
FibreSeek opened its US webstore for the FibreSeeker 3 desktop continuous-fiber 3D printer, limiting the first batch to 500 units with early-bird pricing through September 30.
LLNL Gives 3D Printers an AI Eye That Catches Defects Mid-Print
A Lawrence Livermore system watches layers go down with cameras and machine learning, flagging broken strands or tilted beds in milliseconds instead of hours.
Creality K3 Brings Four-Nozzle Tool Changing to the Desktop
Creality's first KliTek printer swaps nozzles in under 5 seconds and materials in 15 seconds, promising faster multi-material prints with less waste.
3D Printing Is the Missing Piece in Unmanned Ground Vehicle Production
Additive manufacturing could solve the biggest bottleneck holding back widespread UGV adoption: rapid, low-volume production of custom parts.
Desktop Metal 3D Printing Gets Real With SnowPod
SnowX's SnowPod brings selective laser melting metal 3D printing to the desktop with enclosed powder handling, AI monitoring, and a compact footprint.
Skyrora Cuts Rocket Engine Mass 44% with Titanium 3D Printed Part
UK launch company Skyrora tested a titanium-coated rocket engine part built with multi-material 3D printing, cutting mass by 44%.
AML3D Posts First-Ever Half-Year Profit as FY26 Revenue Jumps 70%
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D posted its first half-year profit as revenue jumped 70% in FY26.
Fronius Ships a Turnkey WAAM Cell for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Fronius's Additive Cell combines welding hardware, robotic deposition, and adaptive process control in a single package aimed at industrial WAAM users.
US Companies Build First Dedicated Hypersonic 3D Printing Facility
Specter Aerospace and VulcanForms are building America's first dedicated hypersonic manufacturing facility using 3D printing for low-cost munitions at scale.
Sovol Explains Why Independently Heated Toolheads Matter for Multi-Material Printing
Sovol published a breakdown of how independently heated toolheads solve the temperature headaches that plague multi-material prints.
Aliencell E1 Is a Smart Laser Engraver From the Makers of CHITUBOX
Aliencell, a sister company of CHITUBOX, launched the E1 desktop laser engraver designed to make laser creation feel as approachable as 3D printing.
Vancouver General Hospital to 3D Print Custom Splints On Site
Vancouver General Hospital will 3D print custom splints on site, cutting production time from two hours to about 30 minutes per patient.
UK Defence and Alloyed 3D Print Flight-Ready Turbojet Engines in Months
A UK defence programme with Alloyed has delivered flight-ready turbojet engines in under seven months, a timeline that previously took years.
Impossible Objects Lands $40M to Scale Industrial-Scale 3D Printing
Illinois-based Impossible Objects closed a $40M Series B to scale its CBAM 25 composite additive manufacturing system for aerospace and defence production.
3D Printed Football Helmets Are Big Business, and They Are Saving Players
NFL helmet liners 3D printed with lattice structures cut concussion risk up to 34 percent and have turned helmet safety into a major market.
HeyGears Reflex RS Turbo Raises the Bar for Resin 3D Printing
HeyGears' latest resin printer hits 4.5 seconds per layer while keeping 8K detail, a combination that miniatures makers have been waiting for.
Modix Generation 5 Brings Tool Changing and 45-Degree Printing to Large-Format 3D Printers
Modix's Generation 5 platform adds automatic tool changing, pellet extrusion, and angled printing to its BIG-series large-format printers, starting at the base model level.
SUTD Researchers 3D Print Vegetarian Food From Rice and Lentil Flours
Singapore University of Technology and Design researchers 3D printed balanced vegetarian dishes using only rice and lentil flours with minimal additives.
EWI Lands $13.2M to Build a Quality Assurance System for Metal 3D Printing
EWI will lead a $13.2M America Makes project to develop a unified quality assurance framework for qualifying large, complex metal 3D printed parts.
Eco Design Sweden Wants to Be Your Product Partner, Not Just a Printer
A new Swedish service bureau concept uses HP PA 11 printers, Stratasys SAF recycling, and overseas design teams to offer full product development instead of just part printing.
Q2 2026 3D Printing Earnings: Stratasys, 3D Systems, and Velo3D in Focus
Stratasys posted strong defense and consumables growth, 3D Systems is searching for a new CEO, and Velo3D benefited from SpaceX momentum in Q2 2026.
Liqcreate Tray Resin Brings 3D Printed Dental Impression Trays to Chairside Use
Liqcreate's new Tray resin prints custom impression trays on open-format 3D printers and survives steam sterilization at 134 degrees Celsius.
FibreSeeker 3 Brings Continuous Fiber 3D Printing to the Desktop
FibreSeek opened a 500-unit global pre-sale of the FibreSeeker 3, the first desktop machine to embed unbroken carbon fiber into parts as they print.
Elegoo Day 2026 Launches With $1M Creator Fund and Community Contest
Elegoo is marking its annual celebration with a $1 million creator fund, a MakeItReal design contest, and printer discounts through September 29.
Roboze 3D Printer Builds a CubeSat Frame That Rivals Aluminum
NESST Srl used Carbon PEEK and a Roboze ARGO 500 to 3D print a CubeSat 3U structure that passed ESA outgassing tests.
Impossible Objects Lands $40M to Scale Industrial 3D Printing
Impossible Objects closed a $40M Series B to ramp production of its CBAM 25 industrial 3D printing systems, with plans to expand deployments in aerospace and defense.
Apple 3D Prints the iPhone Duo's Titanium Hinge
Apple turned to additive manufacturing for the iPhone Duo hinge cover, marking the company's most structurally critical consumer electronics use of 3D printing to date.
Guam Facility Produces First Navy-Grade Metal 3D-Printed Parts
The GAMMA accelerator in Dededo has reached initial operating capability, building submarine fleet parts on the island for the first time.
Graphy Launches Dental Crown Material That Cuts Post-Processing
A new light-curable resin from South Korea prints permanent crowns, bridges, and inlays directly with less finishing work.
SWISSto12 Signs With Mitsubishi Electric to 3D Print Satellite Payloads for Japan
Mitsubishi Electric taps SWISSto12's 3D-printed RF technology for Japan's GEO secure-communications satellite program in a new MoU.
Flashforge CJ270 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop for $3,999
Flashforge's CJ270 uses material jetting and UV curing to print over 10 million colors on a desktop machine starting at $3,999.
HeyGears G1X Crowdfunds $15.4M to Put Full-Color 3D Printing on Your Desktop
HeyGears closed its Kickstarter at $15.4M, selling a desktop full-color 3D printer starting at $3,299 with UV printing and raised-texture modes built in.
Artec Neo Launches Wireless 3D Scanning for Factory Dimensional Control
Artec 3D debuted the Neo scanner at IMTS, bringing metrology-grade accuracy and full-color capture to untethered industrial inspection.
Stratasys Puts 3D Printing Into 20 GM Plants With New F870
Stratasys launched the F870 factory printer at IMTS and expanded its GM partnership to more than 20 plants across North and South America.
eufyMake E1 UV Flatbed Printer Is In Stock and Shipping Now
Anker's eufyMake E1 personal UV flatbed printer is now in stock at $2,409, letting users print full-color 3D textures onto wood, metal, and fabric.
Slant 3D Portals Lets You Sell 3D Prints Without a Printer
Slant 3D's free Portals platform lets designers upload STLs, set prices, and ship physical products on demand without inventory or fulfillment.
LLNL Trains Cameras and AI to Inspect 3D Prints While They Build
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory built a camera-based inspection system that watches direct ink writing prints layer by layer and spots defects in milliseconds.
Stratasys Rolls Out 3D Printing Across 20 GM Plants
Stratasys is deploying its FDM systems across over 20 General Motors factories while launching the new F870 large-format printer at IMTS 2026.
SHINING 3D Refreshes Three Industrial 3D Scanners for Production Workflows
SHINING 3D updated its FreeScan lineup with three new metrology scanners, each tied to specific production scenarios from automotive sheet metal to large-scale inspection.
Creality K3 Swaps Nozzles in 4.8 Seconds for Faster Multicolor Prints
Creality's K3 multicolor printer uses a built-in nozzle-swapping system to cut print time by up to 80 percent and waste by up to 85 percent.
UK MOD and Alloyed 3D Print Turbojet Engines in Months, Not Years
A UK defence programme with Alloyed has brought a family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines from concept to flight-ready in under seven months.
Bambu Lab MakerWorld Accessibility Challenge: 24 Briefs, 7 Partners, Real Users
Bambu Lab is pairing its MakerWorld community with seven accessibility organizations to design 3D-printed devices people can actually use.
A Desktop Injection Molding Machine Now Accepts 3D-Printed Tooling
Polyverse NOVA-60 is a benchtop injection molder that runs on 3D-printed molds. It is closing the gap between a prototype and a production run.
HeyGears Reflex RS Turbo: Speed Without Sacrificing Detail
HeyGears launches the Reflex RS Turbo, a high-speed resin printer that keeps the detail without cutting corners. Here is what it means for desktop users.
IFA 2026 Shows Where Multicolor 3D Printing Is Headed
Multicolor 3D printing moved from novelty to practical workflow at IFA 2026, with faster color changes, less waste, and new entrants from outside the traditional 3D printing space.
3D Printed Football Helmets Are a Massive Business. They Are Also So Much More
Football helmet liners built with 3D printed lattices now protect 97% of NFL players, but the real opportunity stretches into every piece of protective gear.
HeyGears Reflex RS Turbo Raises the Bar for Resin 3D Printing
HeyGears' new Reflex RS Turbo pairs 8K resolution with faster print speeds and automated workflow features for miniatures, prototypes, and collectibles.
Kumovis Founders Launch Munich Medical Devices to Make PEEK Implants
The Kumovis founders spent a decade building PEEK 3D printers. Their new company, Munich Medical Devices, will make the implants themselves.
AMCM Integrates PanOptimization Simulation Into Metal 3D Printing Prep
Large metal 3D prints warp, crack, and fail when heat builds up. AMCM now bakes thermal simulation directly into its build preparation software.
Meta Quest Lets You Throw 3D Models Directly to a Printer
A software engineer linked a Meta Quest 3 to a Bambu Lab P2S so models can be picked up in VR and thrown across the room to print.
UK Charity Gives Blind Parents 3D Printed Tactile Ultrasounds
Guide Dogs launches a free pilot that turns 2D pregnancy scans into 3D printed models visually impaired parents can touch. Limited to 50 prints initially.
HKUST Engineers Develop Mars Building Material From Yeast and Rock Dust
HKUST researchers created a 3D printable material for Mars construction using regolith, engineered mussel-glue yeast, and the planet's natural freeze-dry cycle.
Nigeria Proposes West Africa's First Metal 3D Printing Hub
Nigeria's national science agency wants to build the country's first metal additive manufacturing hub, turning mineral reserves into domestic aerospace and automotive parts.
A Desktop Injection Molding Machine Now Accepts 3D-Printed Tooling
Polyverse Solutions launched the NOVA-60, a compact injection molding system that uses 3D-printed mold inserts to let R&D teams test production materials earlier.
Kallisio Makes 3D-Printed Oral Devices Accessible for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Kallisio expanded direct patient access to Stentra, a custom 3D-printed device that holds oral structures steady during radiation therapy.
A Swedish Ski Resort Is Building on the World's First 3D-Printed Ski Lift Foundations
Hyperion Robotics 3D-printed foundations for a new ski lift in Sweden, using 40% less concrete and cutting mountain transport costs.
Oak Ridge and Mazak Built a 3D Printing Platform That Also Machines Its Own Parts
A new ORNL-Mazak system combines wire arc additive manufacturing with 5-axis machining in one automated line for industrial metal parts.
Cross-Border 3D Printing Is Closing the Speed Gap With Local Shops
ISO-certified overseas services now ship parts in 4 to 7 days, making the old speed argument for domestic suppliers harder to justify.
SPEE3D Names Bryan O'Connor as Global CEO to Expand US Defense Work
The Australian cold-spray 3D printing company appoints a Moog veteran to lead its American push after RIMPAC 2026 success.
SprintRay Midas Restore Prints Same-Visit Dental Crowns From Ceramic-Filled Resin
SprintRay's new FDA-cleared Midas Restore resin lets dentists press ceramic-zirconia crowns, inlays and veneers in a single appointment.
Selle Italia Unica Is a 3D-Printed Saddle Custom-Molded to Your Pressure Map
Selle Italia's new Unica saddle uses 3D printing and rider-specific pressure data to build a custom internal lattice instead of fixed cushioning zones.
Denmark Opens 3D Printed Student Village With 36 Apartments
A 3D concrete printing project in Holstebro, Denmark has delivered 36 student apartments across six clusters, marking a step up from prototype to occupied housing.
Stanford Researchers 3D Bioprint Steak-Like Cultivated Meat
Stanford is developing a multimaterial bioprinting process that deposits muscle, fat and nutrient channels in one pass to build thicker cultivated meat cuts.
Creality K3 and SPARKX i8 Aim to Make Multicolor 3D Printing Practical
Creality unveiled the K3 and SPARKX i8 at IFA 2026, two multicolor FDM printers that promise faster color switching and less filament waste.
FibreSeeker 3 Brings Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to the Desktop
FibreSeek opened global pre-sales for the FibreSeeker 3, a desktop continuous carbon fiber printer that raised $4.6M on Kickstarter.
Scientists Turn 3D Printing Waste Into Edible Protein
A new study shows PLA plastic from failed 3D prints can be converted into single-cell protein through yeast fermentation.
LLNL Gives 3D Printers an AI-Powered Eye for Quality
Lawrence Livermore researchers built a camera system that watches 3D prints layer by layer, catching defects before they ruin a part.
Impossible Objects Raises $40M to Scale Composite 3D Printing for Production
Impossible Objects closed a $40M Series B to ramp up CBAM composite 3D printing, with US Air Force and drone programs already in production.
Sumitomo Chemical Develops LCP Filament for High-Temperature 3D Printing
Sumitomo Chemical and Gutenberg have created an LCP filament for FFF printers that can withstand extreme heat and match aluminum in strength.
Flashforge CJ270 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop for Under $4,000
Flashforge launched the CJ270, a desktop material-jetting printer that outputs more than 10 million colors at a $3,999 launch price.
SHINING 3D Launches FreeScan Combo+ Wireless Scanner With Wi-Fi 7
SHINING 3D's new FreeScan Combo+ Wireless scanner removes the cable, adds Wi-Fi 7, and brings AI-assisted hole detection to industrial inspection workflows.
Kongsberg Puts Industrial Metal 3D Printing Into Norwegian Defense Production
Norway's Kongsberg is adding two EOS AMCM multi-laser systems to speed up defense part production and shorten development cycles.
HeyGears G1X Crowdfunds $15.4M to Put Full-Color 3D Printing on Your Desktop
HeyGears closed its Kickstarter with more than 3,500 backers and a desktop machine that mixes full-color 3D and UV printing for under $4,000.
Impossible Objects Raises $40M to Scale Composite 3D Printing for Production
Impossible Objects closed a $40M Series B to ramp up CBAM composite 3D printing systems, with US Air Force and drone programs already in production.
The iPhone Duo Hinge Is 3D Printed From Recycled Titanium
Apple used additive manufacturing for the iPhone Duo hinge cover, printing it from 100% recycled Grade 5 titanium with micro-layer finishing.
Stratasys F870 Is a Large-Format FDM Printer for Factory Floors
Stratasys unveiled the F870, a heated-chamber industrial FDM system with a 1,000 x 610 x 610 mm build volume and three interchangeable print heads.
HeyGears G1 Series Raises $15.4M on Kickstarter for Desktop Full-Color 3D Printing
The G1X campaign closed with 3,500+ backers, putting professional full-color printing under $4,000.
Artec Neo Brings Tolerance-Driven 3D Scanning to IMTS 2026
Artec's new Neo scanner puts metrology-grade accuracy only where tolerances demand it, skipping wasted prep on non-critical surfaces.
Japan Orders Mass Production of 3D-Printed Terra B1 Interceptor Drones
Japan's military is mass-producing the Terra B1, a rocket-launched interceptor made with 3D printing to counter Shahed-type drones and loitering munitions.
Stratasys 3D Printers Now Run in More Than 20 GM Factories
GM is expanding Stratasys FDM printing across its North and South American plants to produce tooling, fixtures, and end-use parts faster.
Tripo AI Raises $446M to Speed Up AI-Generated 3D Models
Tripo AI closed its Series B and B+ rounds at roughly $446M, betting that AI can turn text prompts into production-ready 3D models in seconds.
A Startup Just 3D Printed in the Vacuum of Space
Orbital Matter's Replicator 2 satellite cured photopolymer resin in open orbit, proving large space structures can be built without a pressurised workshop.
MIT Spinout 3D Prints a 40-Foot Bridge From Recycled Plastic
Atlas Building Composites turned shredded water bottles into composite trusses strong enough to support a 40-foot bridge for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
A New Non-Thermal Process Is Making Metal 3D Printing Powder Cheaper
Metal Powder Works says its solid-state DirectPowder process cuts CO2 by 90 percent and eliminates the porosity that plagues atomized powder.
Metal Binder Jetting's Hidden Bottleneck: What Happens After the Print
The real work in metal binder jetting starts once the print ends. Debinding and sintering determine whether a part flies or fails.
Overseas 3D Printing Is Now as Fast as Local Shops
Instant quoting, express shipping, and ISO certification have erased the old speed advantage local 3D printing services once held.
UK Charity 3D Prints Tactile Ultrasounds for Visually Impaired Parents
Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is piloting free 3D printed tactile sonograms so blind and visually impaired parents can feel their baby's 20-week scan.
Mazak and Oak Ridge Team Up on WAAM Hybrid Manufacturing Platform
Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Mazak are showing a new wire arc additive manufacturing platform at IMTS 2026 that fuses WAAM deposition with five-axis finish machining in one line.
3D-Printed Ski Lift Foundations Built in Remote Swedish Mountain
A Swedish ski resort used 3D printing to cast foundation blocks for a new ski lift in Hemavan, showing how additive manufacturing can serve remote infrastructure projects.
SPEE3D Appoints Bryan O'Connor as Global CEO as US Push Accelerates
SPEE3D names Bryan O'Connor as Global CEO while co-founder Byron Kennedy moves to the US, dividing worldwide leadership from American market expansion.
Elegoo Heads to New York Comic Con 2026
Elegoo is setting up at NYCC 2026 to let attendees 3D print their favorite characters and original creations on the show floor.
A Meta Quest User Just Threw a 3D Model at His Printer
A software engineer demoed a wild workflow where he literally tosses 3D objects from his headset to a real printer.
Stratasys F870 Is a 1,000mm Large-Format FDM Printer for Production Shops
Stratasys' new F870 prints parts up to 1,000mm long in a fully heated 95°C chamber, targeting manufacturers that want to replace outsourced tooling.
Photocentric JENI 3D Prints Small Parts at Injection-Molding Volumes
Photocentric's JENI platform automates LCD resin printing and post-processing to produce hundreds of thousands of small plastic parts per day at costs that rival injection molding.
Texas Cancer Institute Adopts Kallisio 3D-Printed Oral Stent for Head and Neck Radiation
Texas Cancer Institute has made Kallisio's 3D-printed oral stent standard practice for head and neck cancer radiation after zero missed treatment days in a clinical pilot.
SprintRay's Midas Restore Brings Ceramic-Zirconia Dental Restorations to Chairside 3D Printing
SprintRay's new FDA-cleared Midas Restore material prints definitive ceramic-zirconia crowns and veneers in a single dental visit with the Midas Digital Press.
Mosaic Orion Is a 3D Printer Built Specifically for Custom Orthotics
Mosaic's new Orion printer targets orthotics labs with a belt-based system that prints both soft and rigid patient-specific devices at $6 per pair.
Selle Italia Unica 3D-Prints Saddles Customized to Your Pressure Map
Selle Italia's new Unica saddle uses your individual pressure data to build a unique internal lattice, offering a better fit without changing the external shape.
ESA's ISS Metal 3D Printer Just Built Its Fifth Part in Space
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth metal sample from the first orbital metal 3D printer, advancing a technology that could let crews repair parts on deep-space missions.
ugee Launches the Funbox, a Kids 3D Printer with Safety Certifications
The ugee Funbox is a child-friendly 3D printer with UL GREENGUARD certification, one-tap operation, and AI-assisted creative tools for ages 6 to 12.
Vivobarefoot Sells 3D-Printed Custom Sandals in London Stores
Vivobarefoot is selling 3D-scanned, 3D-printed sandals at its London and Bristol stores, with plans to expand the made-to-order model.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch the FilaDC i10 Filament Cabinet
The FilaDC i10 stores up to ten spools at 10-45% RH using a self-regenerating molecular sieve system, keeping hygroscopic filament dry without heat.
3D Printing Cuts Costs for Military Flight Simulator Controls
Wraith Systems replaced casting with large-format 3D printing to scale F-35 pilot training hardware at lower cost and faster lead times.
Apple's Duo Foldable Gets a 3D-Printed Hinge Cover
Apple's new CEO John Ternus oversaw the launch of the Duo foldable, which features a 3D-printed hinge cover made from recycled titanium.
UK Charity 3D Prints Ultrasounds for Blind Parents-to-Be
A UK sight-loss charity is using 3D printing to give visually impaired parents a tactile version of the 20-week scan.
A Tower Crane Just Became a 100-Meter 3D Printer
Luyten's Ascend A27 mounts a concrete 3D printing head on a standard tower crane, reaching 328 feet and cutting formwork out of high-rise construction.
Iran Captures Anduril Dive-LD, a 3D-Printed US Underwater Drone
Iran's IRGC says it recovered an Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon confirms the loss of an older-model drone that malfunctioned before the seizure.
3D Systems Partners with Savannah River Lab on Nuclear and Defense 3D Printing
3D Systems and Savannah River National Laboratory signed a CRADA to advance additive manufacturing for energy systems, national security, and nuclear materials.
Modix Upgrades Large-Format Printers with Fifth-Gen Electronics
Modix's fifth-generation BIG series now ships with Duet 3 electronics, enabling automatic tool changes, pellet extrusion, and 45-degree printing on machines customers already own.
Meshy 7 Fixes AI 3D Modeling's Most Embarrassing Problem
Meshy 7's new multi-scale encoder produces 3D models with proper geometry, turning AI-generated designs from novelties into something you can actually print.
Apple Watch Series 12 Gets a 3D-Printed Case Made From Recycled Titanium
Apple's new smartwatch uses metal additive manufacturing with fully recycled aerospace-grade titanium, advancing its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.
Anatomage Turns Cadaver Data Into 3D-Printed Anatomy Models for Med Schools
Anatomage's new Replica line uses 3D printing to turn real cadaver scans into durable, reusable anatomy models for medical education.
3D-Printed Magnetic Soft Robots Program Magnetism While They Print
Researchers printed magnetorheological elastomers with programmable 3D magnetic profiles, enabling soft robots that crawl, swim, and steer through tissue.
Doctors in Gaza Use 3D Printing to Build Life-Saving Orthopedic Fixators
A medical aid team in Gaza is 3D printing orthopedic external fixators from recycled plastic and salvaged metal, giving trauma patients a chance at recovery amid severe supply shortages.
SPEE3D Takes Cold Spray Metal 3D Printing to Sea at RIMPAC 2026
US and Canadian forces produced 32 mission-critical metal parts at sea during RIMPAC 2026, marking the first at-sea deployment of SPEE3D cold spray additive manufacturing.
3D-Printed Zirconium Diboride Ceramics Can Now Handle Extreme Heat
Researchers used direct ink writing to turn ultra-high temperature ceramic into complex shapes, opening a path to hypersonic and rocket parts.
Denmark's 3D-Printed Student Village Opens With Rent Under EUR 700 a Month
A 36-apartment student village in Holstebro, Denmark was 3D printed on site for EUR 1,880 per square meter, comfortably below the country's affordable housing cost cap.
Meshy 7 Shows How Far AI 3D Modeling Has Actually Come
The latest Meshy release fixes the geometry problems that made earlier AI-generated 3D models useless for physical printing.
iSUN3D Brings 3D-Printed Elastic Shoes to MICAM Milano
eSUN footwear division iSUN3D shows single-component elastic resin and large-format printers at MICAM Milano as 3D printed shoes move toward production.
Axtra3D Brings Hybrid SLA Lumia X1 to IMTS 2026
Axtra3D shows its Lumia X1 industrial SLA printer at IMTS alongside a closed-loop workflow and production parts spanning aerospace to medical.
3D-Printed Concrete Buildings Open at Saudi Arabia's ADRENA Resort
Artificial Engineering 3D printed the entire ADRENA entertainment district at The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, proving concrete additive manufacturing can move from demo to operating resort.
Surgeons Use Smartphones and 3D Printers to Guide Breast Reconstruction
A new study shows an iPhone scan and a desktop 3D printer can produce sterilizable templates that help surgeons match the healthy side during breast reconstruction.
ORNL Uses Three Robotic Arms to 3D Print a Steel Nuclear Pressure Vessel
Oak Ridge and Idaho National Labs used a three-armed robotic system to 3D print a 3-by-5-foot steel nuclear pressure vessel, testing an alternative to conventional forging.
ATLIX Rebrands Metal 3D Printing Portfolio to xBUILD
ATLIX (formerly TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing) has retired the TruPrint name and rebranded its metal 3D printing lineup as xBUILD, effective September 1.
Prusa ColorMix Prints 45 Shades From Five Filament Spools
Prusa's new ColorMix filament system turns five spools into 45 shades using the same halftone logic as inkjet printers.
Creality Halot-X1 Neo Brings 9K Resolution to Budget Resin Printing
Creality's new $239 Halot-X1 Neo resin printer packs a 9K display, making fine detail accessible without a premium price.
EOS M4 Onyx Targets High-Volume Metal 3D Printing at IMTS 2026
EOS's six-laser M4 Onyx moves metal additive manufacturing from prototyping to repeatable serial production.
3D-Printed Food Is Moving From Novelty to Real-World Use
3D food printers now handle more than 26 ingredients, with clinics and care homes emerging as the first mainstream markets.
Stratasys F870 Brings Large-Build Industrial FDM to the Factory Floor
Stratasys' new F870 targets automotive and aerospace manufacturers with a 1-meter build chamber and fast-swapping toolheads.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Turns Photos Into Editable 3D Models
OpenAI's new model scores 95.9% on a CAD reconstruction benchmark and can control Blender directly, pointing toward faster reverse engineering for 3D printing.
Creality Puts 3D Printers in 100 Lenovo Stores Across China
Creality will place dedicated 3D printing display zones in 100 Lenovo stores, bringing desktop 3D printing to mainstream consumer retail for the first time.
European Space Startup Raises $450M to Challenge SpaceX
The Exploration Company closed the largest Series C ever by a European space firm to build reusable spacecraft and a Raptor-class rocket engine.
Hyundai Turns to Large-Format 3D Printing for Full-Scale Car Parts
Hyundai installed two ExOne VX1000 HSS polymer printers at its Namyang R&D Center to produce full-scale automotive components.
BMW Will Put a 3D-Printed Metal Part in a 2027 Production Car
BMW confirms its first wire arc additive manufacturing component enters series production next year, with the part said to be 30 to 40 percent lighter than a standard die-cast aluminium equivalent.
FibreSeeker 3 Opens Limited Pre-Sale for Desktop Continuous Carbon Fibre Printing
FibreSeek's FibreSeeker 3 desktop machine lays continuous carbon fibre into plastic parts at up to 900 MPa tensile strength, with a 500-unit pre-sale now open in Australia and the US.
Melbourne Firm Turns Tower Cranes Into 100-Metre Concrete 3D Printers
Luyten's Ascend platform converts ordinary tower cranes into robotic concrete 3D printers capable of extruding structures up to 100 metres tall.
3devo Launches the Filament Maker X10 for Automated Filament Production
3devo's new Filament Maker X10 runs unattended for 24 hours, turning powder, pellets, and regrind into precision filament at up to 1.5 kg per hour.
3D-Printed Living Materials Remove All Nitrogen From Wastewater
Researchers at Tianjin University used 3D bioprinting to lock anammox bacteria and denitrifiers together, cutting startup time by 71 percent.
3D Printing Nerd Builds a Fully Functional Bluetooth Speaker
A new video shows how to assemble a 3D-printed FDMDuo Bluetooth speaker with off-the-shelf drivers and a PCBWay-fabricated board.
Bambu Lab Publishes Security Update After Year of Bug Bounty Program
Bambu Lab says its bug bounty program, new certifications, and IoT security alignment have hardened its cloud and firmware over the past twelve months.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch a $180 Filament Storage Cabinet
The FilaDC i10 uses a self-regenerating desiccant system to keep ten spools dry without heating, targeting users who want storage, not recovery.
EWI Wins $13.2M America Makes Grant for Integrated AM Quality System
The INSITE project will build a unified quality assurance framework pairing in-situ monitoring with post-build inspection for defense additive manufacturing.
Additive Willmann Tightens Quality Management for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
German metal AM service provider Additive Willmann selected amsight's production-level QM software to connect powder-to-delivery data chains.
ExxonMobil Cuts Refinery Part Costs by 42% With Metal 3D Printing
A Meltio case study shows ExxonMobil's Baton Rouge refinery printed a titanium anti-wicking device in 58.8 hours, slashing both cost and lead time.
Ceramic 3D Printing Moves From Lab Experiments to Factory-Ready Production
A new review traces how direct ink writing matured from 1990s Sandia research into a data-driven manufacturing platform for aerospace, medical, and energy parts.
Apple iPhone Duo Uses a 3D-Printed Hinge Cover Under John Ternus
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo gets its seamless hinge from an AI-driven 3D printing process, making it the company's most hardware-dependent product launch in years.
Meshy 7 Generates AI 3D Models You Can Actually Print
Meshy's latest release fixes the geometry problems that made earlier AI models useless for physical printing.
Aprecia 3D-Printed Pills Move From FDA Niche to Factory Floor
Aprecia is 22 months into a DARPA project to scale 3D-printed pharmaceuticals for onshoring drug manufacturing.
iSUN3D Brings Single-Component 3D Printed Shoes to MICAM Milano
eSUN's iSUN3D division is showing its one-resin elastic printing system at MICAM Milano, aiming to move 3D printed footwear from niche projects to production-scale manufacturing.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Brings a Complete Rewrite and a Plugin Marketplace
Prusa Research has released a public preview of PrusaSlicer 3.0, the biggest update in the slicer's history, with a rewritten UI, project system, and plugin marketplace.
Vault Modular Storage System Brings 3D-Printable Organization to Kickstarter
A new Kickstarter project offers 60 configurable 3D-printed drawer modules that plug directly into Gridfinity workshop setups.
Beehive Industries Lands $4.2M Tax Credit to Expand 3D-Printed Jet Engine Production
Colorado-based Beehive Industries will use $4.2 million in state tax credits to add 220 jobs and expand its 3D-printed propulsion engine facility.
Chinese Metal Powder Maker VMP Hits $51M Revenue and Wants More
A coal-mining spin-off built its own powder lines, 200 patents, and a $310M valuation. Now it wants to sell to global aerospace and medical buyers.
Impossible Objects Raises $40M to Scale Its Industrial 3D Printing Tech
The CBAM 25 prints composite parts 15 times faster than competing systems. A new $40M round will help it chase aerospace and defense customers.
Anycubic Software 2.0 Unifies Slicer, App, and Printer Controls
Anycubic's big software update syncs settings across the slicer, mobile app, and printer firmware so you stop repeating the same setup.
TPM3D Claims 200,000 Bending Cycles for SLS 3D-Printed Footwear
TPM3D says its SLS PEBA midsoles survived 200,000 dynamic flex cycles without failure, a milestone for mass-market 3D-printed shoes.
Six Volumetric 3D Printing Projects That Printed Objects in Seconds
From sub-second resin curing at Tsinghua to bioprinted heart tissue in Barcelona, volumetric 3D printing is no longer just a lab curiosity.
A Veteran Writer Says 3D Printer Makers Have Lost His Trust
After a year of firmware locks, legal threats, and bait-and-switch specs, one technology journalist is done giving manufacturers the benefit of the doubt.
3D Printing Cuts Costs for F-35 Training Simulator Housings
Wraith Systems replaced machining with polymer 3D printing for its HOTAS housings, keeping costs down and volumes flexible.
Bambu Lab Wants Makers to 3D Print Everyday Aids in New Competition
Bambu Lab teamed up with seven assistive tech groups for a global design contest running through December 2026.
HeyGears G1X Aims to Automate the Most Annoying Part of 3D Printing
A new desktop system from HeyGears combines full-color resin printing with integrated post-processing, targeting the labor bottleneck that slows production shops.
Apple Watch Series 12 Uses 100% Recycled Titanium for Its 3D-Printed Case
Apple's new smartwatch relies on metal additive manufacturing with fully recycled aerospace-grade titanium, pushing the company's 2030 carbon neutrality target forward.
Axtra3D Brings Lumia X1 Industrial SLA Printer to IMTS 2026
Axtra3D will demonstrate its Lumia X1 SLA printer and closed-loop Axtra Workflow manufacturing system at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.
Elegoo Day 2026 Launches $1M Creator Fund and Make It Real Challenge
Elegoo's annual event returns with a bigger Nexprint platform, $1M in creator rewards, and up to 54% off printers through September 29.
3D Printer Makers Are Making It Harder to Trust Them
A year of firmware locks, legal threats, privacy scares, and bait-and-switch specs has left many users wondering if the companies they bought from actually have their backs.
Creality Goes Big at IFA 2026 With K3, SPARKX i8, and New Ecosystem
Creality unveiled its IFA 2026 portfolio, led by the award-winning K3 multi-nozzle printer and SPARKX i8 four-color system, plus filament recycling, resin, scanning, and laser tools.
Freemelt Wins $5.7M Order to 3D Print Components for World's Largest Fusion Reactor
Swedish metal AM firm Freemelt will manufacture 33,000 tungsten parts for Europe's ITER fusion program in a two-year deal worth up to $8.7M.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Uses a 3D-Printed Titanium Hinge
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Duo relies on a 3D-printed titanium hinge cover, marking another step toward the Ternus era of hardware-first design.
ESA's ISS 3D Metal Printer Just Finished Its Fifth Build
Astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample from ESA's ISS metal 3D printer, moving in-orbit manufacturing closer to routine use.
Aprecia's 3D Printed Pills Are Closer to Mass Production
Aprecia is nearing the end of a DARPA contract to prove that 3D printed drugs can meet FDA standards at scale.
Meshy 7 Fixes the Worst Part of AI 3D Model Geometry
Meshy 7's new multi-scale encoder produces models with proper silhouettes and four legs instead of two.
Meltio Helps Grow Rubies Inside 3D Printed Platinum
UWE Bristol researchers used a Meltio wire-laser system to build platinum structures that hold ruby seeds, creating a new way to set gemstones in jewelry.
Continuous Composites Wins Navy SBIR for 3D Printed UAVs
The composite 3D printing company landed a Phase II Navy contract to embed sensors and wiring directly into load-bearing UAV parts.
ORNL and Mazak Build a Hybrid Machining and 3D Printing System for Large Metal Parts
A new hybrid platform from Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Mazak combines five-axis machining with WAAM welding to produce large metal parts faster.
Hyper3D Rodin Gen-2.5 Takes Over the Boring Parts of 3D Print Prep
AI-generated 3D models still need repair, splitting, and color work before they can print. Hyper3D's Rodin Gen-2.5 now handles all of it.
China's Xinjinghe Raises Fresh Funding to Scale Space Metal 3D Printing
A Zhejiang metal AM firm plans to build a new aerospace hub after Chinese rocket makers created a sudden need for rocket engine parts.
Evolve Additive Solutions Shuts Down and Auctions Its STEP Technology
The Stratasys spin-off behind high-speed thermoplastic 3D printing is liquidating equipment after failing to reach commercial scale despite $55 million in funding.
A Mosquito's Mouth Just Became the World's Tiniest 3D Printer Nozzle
The 2026 Ig Nobel Prize in Technology went to researchers who turned dead mosquito proboscises into functional 3D printer nozzles. It sounds absurd. It also works.
Creality SPARKX i8 Promises Sub-Second Color Switching on a Single Nozzle
Creality's SPARKX i8 uses a new four-channel single-nozzle system that cuts color-change waste and time. We break down how QuarTeks works and why the price matters more than the specs.
Slant 3D's Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Models Without Running a Print Farm
Slant 3D launched Portals, a platform where creators upload models, pick filament, set prices, and sell physical prints without touching a printer.
Scientists Test Yeast-Based 3D Printing Material for Mars Habitats
HKUST researchers developed a yeast-and-regolith mixture that hardens into a structural shell when exposed to Martian conditions.
A Startup Is 3D Printing Solar Beams in Orbit for the First Time
Orbital Matter's Replicator 2 satellite is printing polymer beams in open space, testing a path to megawatt-class solar arrays built entirely in orbit.
Relativity Space 3D-Printed Terran R Gets NASA Nod for Mars Mission
NASA approved Relativity Space's 3D-printed Terran R for its launch roster, and the unflown rocket already has a Mars orbiter mission locked in for 2028.
FibreSeeker 3 Opens 500-Unit Pre-Sale for Desktop Carbon Fiber Printing
FibreSeek opened a 500-unit pre-sale of the FibreSeeker 3, a desktop continuous carbon fiber 3D printer that can produce parts strong enough to replace machined metal.
FlashForge CJ270 Is a Full-Color Resin 3D Printer
FlashForge's CJ270 blends seven resins during a single print to produce objects in full color, with water-soluble supports and 10 million possible color combinations.
Impossible Objects Raises $40 Million to Scale Industrial 3D Printing
Impossible Objects closed a $40 million Series B to expand its CBAM composite 3D printing technology, already in use at the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Uses a 3D-Printed Titanium Hinge
Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone Duo relies on a 3D-printed titanium hinge cover, marking another step toward the Ternus era of hardware-first design.
Bambu Lab R1 Enters the Laser Engraving Market
Bambu Lab's first dedicated laser engraver and cutter arrives in September, taking the company beyond 3D printing for the first time.
Hyundai Installs Two ExOne VX1000 Printers for Full-Scale Car Parts
The two VX1000 HSS machines at Hyundai's Namyang center can sinter full-size polymer parts in a single build, no tooling required.
China's VMP Wants to Lead the Metal 3D Printing Powder Market
VMP went from a coal mining spin-off with 30 staff to $51 million in revenue. Now it wants to sell high-end powder to the world.
The Exploration Company Raises $450M to Rival SpaceX
European space startup The Exploration Company closed a $450M Series C to build reusable spacecraft and a heavy-lift rocket engine, putting it in direct competition with SpaceX.
3D Printing Cuts Costs and Lead Times for F-35 Pilot Training Systems
Wraith Systems scaled production of F-35 desktop flight training hardware by switching from casting to 3D Systems' large-format PSLA 270 printer.
Six Volumetric 3D Printing Projects to Watch in 2026
Researchers in Beijing, Zurich, and Barcelona are printing objects in seconds instead of hours using volumetric 3D printing. Here are the six projects showing where the technology is headed.
Elegoo Drops Centauri Carbon 2 Combo to $399 in Flash Sale
Elegoo cuts the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo to $399 and throws in 1KG of filament for a dollar, putting a CoreXY multi-color printer within reach of beginners.
Dreame Steps Into 3D Printing at IFA 2026
Dreame used IFA 2026 to announce its first 3D printers and action cameras, expanding from robot vacuums into creative tech.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026: What Actually Mattered Beyond the Machines
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 drew 34,200 visitors from 113 countries. The real story wasn't the new printers: it was where 3D printing is heading next.
Apple Watch Series 12 Uses 3D Printed Recycled Titanium Case
Apple's latest watch puts 3D printed titanium front and center, using 100% recycled material to push its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.
Dreame Steps Into 3D Printing at IFA 2026
The Chinese smart home company best known for robot vacuums used IFA 2026 to announce its first 3D printers, though specs and pricing are still missing.
BMW Will Put a 3D-Printed Part in a 2027 Production Car
BMW's first wire arc printed structural component is 30-40% lighter than die-cast aluminum and on track for a 2027 vehicle launch.
Skyrora Hot-Fires 3D-Printed Rocket Engine for LEO Launches
A UK launch company tested a 3D-printed titanium engine component that cuts weight by 44% compared to nickel alloys.
Evolve Additive Shuts Down After Eight Years, STEP Printer Assets Headed to Auction
The Minnesota company behind the STEP toner-based 3D printing platform is liquidating equipment and winding down operations.
Tripo AI Raises $447M to Push AI-Generated 3D Assets Into Production
Tripo AI closed a 3 billion yuan funding round and launched Tripo P2.0, adding native quad topology to AI-generated 3D models.
Creality Halot-X1 Neo Puts 9K Resolution in a $239 Resin Printer
Creality new Halot-X1 Neo prints at 18 µm XY resolution for $239. No air filter, no bundled camera, but the detail output is impressive at that price.
Modix Gen 5 Upgrades the BIG Series With Tool Changing and Pellet Extrusion
Modix fifth-generation large-format platform adds automatic tool changing, compact pellet extrusion, and 45-degree printing to printers customers already own.
EOS M4 Onyx Brings Six Lasers to Industrial-Scale Metal 3D Printing
The EOS M4 Onyx pairs six 400-W lasers with a 450 mm build volume and under-30-minute changeovers to move metal 3D printing into serial production.
MIT Built 3D-Printed Objects That Change Appearance Based on How You Use Them
MIT researchers created ShiftLens, a lenticular 3D-printing technique that makes objects display different warnings or messages depending on their orientation.
Chinese Metal 3D Printing Firm Xinjinghe Raises to Scale Rocket Part Production
Xinjinghe Laser Technology Group secured fresh equity funding led by CMC Capital and the Chuzhou government to expand aerospace additive manufacturing.
Stratasys F870 Brings Large-Format FDM to Factory Floors
Stratasys' new F870 FDM system ships with Toyota and Rivian already on board.
Queen's University Belfast 3D Prints Dissolvable Microneedle Patch for Skin Cancer
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast developed a 3D-printed dissolvable microneedle patch that delivers anti-cancer drugs directly to skin cancer lesions.
Axtra3D Appoints Marion Timmermans as VP of Revenue and Growth EMEA
Axtra3D hires Marion Timmermans to lead EMEA commercial growth as Hi-Speed SLA adoption expands globally.
Army Unveils 3D-Printed Ammo Container and Plans for Surge Production
The U.S. Army's new SixPAC polymer ammunition system is half the weight of metal cans, and additive manufacturing could be the answer when supply chains cannot keep up.
ATLIX Rebrands Metal 3D Printing Line as xBUILD After Leaving TRUMPF
The Italian manufacturer drops the TruPrint name and unveils the xBUILD portfolio, giving its metal 3D printing systems a fresh visual identity and a new product naming system.
Meltio Now Assembles Robot Cell in the U.S. for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Meltio's U.S.-assembled Robot Cell gives industrial buyers a turnkey wire-laser metal 3D printing system with shorter lead times and no integration headache.
SprintRay Launches Midas Restore for Same-Visit Dental Crowns
SprintRay's new FDA-cleared Midas Restore resin lets dentists 3D print final ceramic crowns, inlays, and veneers in a single appointment.
FibreSeeker 3 Pre-Sale Opens: Continuous Carbon Fibre Printing at $4,699
FibreSeek opens a limited pre-sale of 500 FibreSeeker 3 desktop printers that lay continuous carbon fibre into plastic parts.
MIT Tool Lets Users Repair AI-Generated 3D Models Before Printing
MIT CSAIL built InstructMesh, a system that combines TRELLIS and GPT-4 so users can fix broken AI-generated 3D meshes before they reach the printer.
Sumitomo Chemical and Gutenberg Develop LCP Filament for 3D Printing
Sumitomo Chemical and Gutenberg have created a 3D-printable liquid crystal polymer filament targeting semiconductor packaging, AI hardware, and advanced mobility.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Draws 34,200 Visitors as 3D Printing Moves Into AI Servers and Footwear
Attendance jumped 65 percent at this year's Shenzhen show, with AI, consumer electronics, and 3D printed shoes dominating the conversation.
restor3d Launches MyFit Digital Suite for Personalized Orthopedic Care
The company behind AI-designed 3D printed implants now gives patients a digital window into their treatment from planning through long-term recovery.
Apple iPhone Duo Hinge Uses Two Distinct 3D Printing Processes
Apple's first foldable iPhone does not rely on a single manufacturing method for its hinge. Two different 3D printing processes went into the component.
Mimaki Has Spent a Decade Trying to Make Full-Color 3D Printing Work. It Is Starting To
Mimaki is finding real buyers for its full-color material jetting 3D printers. The question now is whether rival Roland will enter the same space.
OTR3DLab Prints Full-Size Off-Highway Tire Prototypes in Weeks
OTR Engineered Solutions launched a large-format 3D printing service that turns tire designs into full-scale rubber-like prototypes in as little as two weeks.
Scientists Test Yeast and Regolith Mix for 3D-Printed Mars Shelters
Hong Kong researchers turn Martian soil and yeast into a concrete-strong material that could support future colonies.
Army Deploys 3D-Printed Ammo Containers for First Time Since WWII
The U.S. Army just fielded a new polymer ammunition container system that could reshape how it stocks the frontline.
Elegoo Day 2026 Kicks Off With $1M Creator Fund and Up to 54% Off Printers
Elegoo's annual sale event is live through September 29 with deep discounts, new challenges, and expanded community funding.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Drops to $399 in Flash Sale
Elegoo's September flash sale puts the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo at $399 with 1KG of filament for a dollar more. It is one of the best entry-level Core XY deals right now.
Beehive Industries Lands $4.2M in Colorado Tax Credits for Expansion
Colorado awarded Beehive Industries $4.2M in tax credits to support a major expansion adding 220 manufacturing and engineering jobs.
Volumetric 3D Printing Breaks Out of Labs With Six Projects to Watch
Researchers are printing full objects in seconds rather than hours, and several teams have taken the technology from lab demonstrations to real applications.
Continuous Composites Wins Navy Contract to 3D Print Smarter UAVs
A Phase II SBIR contract will let Continuous Composites embed sensors, wiring and power directly into composite drone parts.
Tripo AI Raises $447M as AI-Generated 3D Models Attract Serious Money
Tripo AI latest funding round makes it the newest AI 3D company to score nine-figure investment in 2026.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Arrives With a New Plugin Marketplace
Prusa Research releases a public preview of PrusaSlicer 3.0, rebuilding the interface from scratch and adding a sandboxed Lua plugin system with a planned community marketplace.
Researchers Grow Rubies Inside 3D-Printed Platinum Structures
UWE Bristol's Centre for Print Research uses Meltio wire-laser deposition and hybrid CNC to place crystal seeds inside metal parts and grow rubies in place.
BMW's 2027 Car Will Use 3D-Printed Metal Parts Made With WAAM
BMW plans to begin series production using wire arc additive manufacturing in 2027, with a new vehicle launching featuring the company's first WAAM-produced structural component.
Skyrora Passes Hot-Fire Test of 3D-Printed LEO Rocket Engine
Skyrora has completed a hot-fire test campaign of its 3.5kN LEO engine featuring a titanium-coated 3D-printed component developed through the EU-funded MADE-3D program.
Apple's iPhone Duo Hinge Is 3D-Printed Titanium, Built With AI
Apple's first foldable uses a titanium hinge cover made with 3D printing and AI-assisted quality control.
Anycubic Software 2.0 Brings Unified Control Across Slicer, App and Printer
Anycubic has unified its slicer, mobile app, and printer firmware in one software update, promising tighter control and fewer repetitive tasks for users.
3D Printer Makers Are Making Promises They Cannot Keep
Bambu Lab's firmware lockout, Prusa's INDX nozzle controversy, and a pattern of corporate overreach have buyers rethinking brand loyalty.
Modix Gen 5 Adds Tool Changing and Pellet Extrusion to BIG-Series Printers
Modix updated its BIG-series large-format printers with Duet 3 electronics, tool changing, and pellet extrusion. That is a significant upgrade for industrial-scale builds.
Creality Halot-X1 Neo Puts 9K Resolution in a $239 Resin Printer
Creality's new Halot-X1 Neo ships with a 9K mono LCD and AI-assisted exposure for $239. That is a solid deal if it works as promised.
Arridex Brings 3D Printing to Ghana Through New ADAM Network Node
A Nigerian additive manufacturer is expanding across Africa, starting with a Ghana node that targets defense, energy, and mining customers.
Vienna Team Cuts Concrete Use by Two-Thirds With 3D Printing
A five-year FH Campus Wien project shows that 3D printed concrete components need up to two-thirds less material than conventional builds, and a follow-up is already underway.
Prusa ColorMix Filaments Let You Print 45 Shades From Five Spools
Prusa's new semi-translucent PLA bundle gives multi-material printers a practical path to color mixing without the guesswork.
Iran Captures Anduril 3D Printed Underwater Drone in Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it seized an Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone near the Strait of Hormuz, and photos reveal a 3D printed payload section.
Desktop PC-ABS Prints Come Close to Industrial FDM in Side-by-Side Test
A new test compares desktop PC-ABS prints against a Stratasys Fortus 450mc, and the gap between home and factory is smaller than you think.
A Maker Just 3D Printed His Own E3D-Style High-Flow Nozzle
A YouTube maker claims he designed and 3D printed a working high-flow nozzle before E3D's official version hit the market.
Elegoo Day Sale 2026: Best Printer and Resin Deals
Elegoo Day runs to September 29 with up to 54 percent off. Four prices hit record lows, and flash deals add filament for a dollar.
Dreame Plans to Launch 3D Printers After IFA 2026 Reveal
Floor-care brand Dreame used IFA 2026 to announce an unexpected move into consumer 3D printing.
MIT CSAIL 3D Prints Lenticular Indicators That Shift With a Twist
A new MIT CSAIL project uses 3D printed layers to create color-shifting lenticular indicators that change when you twist them.
Ford Patents Pickup-Mounted 3D Printing Robot Arm for Field Work
A published Ford patent describes a robotic arm attachment for vehicles that can 3D print objects, pour concrete, and fill potholes autonomously.
Stratasys F870 Industrial FDM 3D Printer Lands at Toyota and Rivian
Stratasys has launched its first new large-format FDM system in three years, with Toyota and Rivian already installing the F870 at their manufacturing facilities.
Hyper3D Rodin Gen-2.5 Now Handles Print Prep, Not Just Model Generation
Hyper3D's Rodin Gen-2.5 AI now handles mesh repair, part splitting, and multi-color assignment automatically before a file ever reaches the slicer.
Kumovis Founders Launch Munich Medical Devices for 3D-Printed PEEK Implants
The team behind Kumovis is back with a new venture focused on patient-specific PEEK implants made via 3D printing.
Creality K3 Launches With KliTek: Multi-Color Printing Gets a Speed Boost
Creality's K3 is the first production printer with the KliTek nozzle-changing system, swapping nozzles in 4.8 seconds and cutting multi-color print times by up to five times.
Fronius Launches Additive Cell for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Fronius has launched a WAAM-based Additive Cell that combines welding, software, and automation for industrial metal part production.
Anker's EufyMake Fabric Printer Brings DTG and DTF Printing to Your Desk
Anker's upcoming EufyMake Fabric Printer combines DTG and DTF printing for home garment customization, with a Q1 2027 launch planned.
Oak Ridge 3D Prints Steel Nuclear Vessel With Three-Armed Robot
ORNL used a three-armed robot called MedUSA to 3D print a large steel pressure vessel for nuclear reactors, offering a faster alternative to traditional forging.
AMPOWER: Why Additive Manufacturers Need Narrow Application Focus
A new AMPOWER analysis says Western AM suppliers must commit to narrow application focus if they want to compete on value instead of price.
3D Alliances: How 20 Years in AM Shapes Modern Hiring
A two-decade additive manufacturing veteran is building a recruiting firm that actually understands the industry it serves.
Modix Gen5 Platform Brings Tool Changing and 45-Degree Printing to Large-Format 3D Printers
Modix fifth-generation BIG series now supports automatic tool changing, pellet extrusion, and 45-degree angled printing through a Duet 3 electronics upgrade.
From Christmas Gift to Family Business: The Headrick 3D Printing Story
An Illinois family turned a Christmas 3D printer into a full business making custom products and free assistive devices for children and adults with mobility challenges.
Modix BIG Series Gets a Major Upgrade Path With Gen 5 Electronics
Modix has launched a fifth-generation electronics platform for its BIG-series large-format 3D printers, adding automatic tool changing, 45-degree angled printing, and pellet extrusion for existing customers.
Modix BIG Series Gets a Major Upgrade Path With Gen 5 Electronics
Modix has launched a fifth-generation electronics platform for its BIG-series large-format 3D printers, adding automatic tool changing, 45-degree angled printing, and pellet extrusion for existing customers.
Anycubic's 11th Anniversary Sale: What's Actually Worth Buying
Anycubic's birthday event runs through October 8 with up to 50% off printers, rotating bundle flash sales, and giveaways. Here is what matters.
13-Year-Old Turns School 3D Printer Into Fidget Toy Business for Epilepsy
An Ohio eighth-grader sold 150 3D-printed fidget toys through his school and donated every dollar to epilepsy awareness.
Carimatec Uses DLP 3D Printing to Speed Up Dental Aligner Production
Carimatec says its DLP printers can produce 50 to 60 dental aligner molds in 60 to 90 minutes, cutting lab turnaround time significantly.
How 3D Alliances Is Filling the Additive Manufacturing Skills Gap
Gil Lavi's 3D Alliances matches AM companies with talent using two decades of industry experience, not standard recruiting playbooks.
Stratasys F870 Industrial FDM 3D Printer Lands at Toyota and Rivian
Stratasys has launched its first new large-format FDM system in three years, with Toyota and Rivian already installing the F870 at their manufacturing facilities.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets Industrial Filament Production
3devo has launched the Filament Maker X10, an extruder built for 24/7 unattended filament production from powders, regrinds, and recycled SLS waste.
Apple iPhone Duo: AI and 3D Printing Shape the First Foldable iPhone
Apple's first foldable uses AI-matched hinge components and 3D-printed micro layers to solve the durability problems that plagued earlier foldables.
Elegoo Day 2026 Cuts Key Printer Prices to Record Lows
Elegoo's annual sale runs through September 29 with up to 54% off. Four machines are at their lowest price ever, and material bulk deals are the strongest part.
Creality K3 Launches With KliTek: Multi-Color Printing Gets a Speed Boost
Creality's K3 is the first production printer with the KliTek nozzle-changing system, swapping nozzles in 4.8 seconds and cutting multi-color print times by up to five times.
Evolve Additive Shuts Down and Auctions Its STEP Printing Equipment
The Minnesota company behind Stratasys-spun-out STEP technology is auctioning its entire operation after raising over $55 million and never reaching mass production.
restor3d Launches MyFit Patient Portal for 3D-Printed Orthopaedic Implants
restor3d's new MyFit portal gives patients SMS updates and 3D models of their custom hip, knee, or shoulder implants as they are being made.
Metal 3D Printed Silencers Are Driving a Massive Shift in Additive Manufacturing
Suppressor sales are spiking after ATF reforms and a tax stamp repeal, and metal 3D printing is the only manufacturing method scaling fast enough to keep up.
Flashforge CJ270 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop for $3,999
Flashforge's new CJ270 desktop printer uses material jetting to produce over 10 million colors in a single print. Pre-orders are open now with shipping expected in October.
EWI Wins $13.2M to Build Additive Manufacturing Quality Assurance System
America Makes selected EWI to lead a $13.2 million project combining real-time monitoring and post-build inspection to speed defense approval of 3D printed parts.
Stratasys Launches F870 Large-Format FDM Printer for Factory Floors
Toyota and Rivian are testing Stratasys' new F870, a 1000 mm heated-chamber FDM system built for automotive tooling, fixtures, and end-use parts.
Dutch 3D-Printed Food Company Enters Belgian Care Homes With Dysphagia Line
Gastronology has signed a Belgian distribution deal for its Dysphalicious 3D-printed meals, taking its IDDSI-compliant food into care homes and hospitals.
SprintRay's Midas Restore Is an FDA-Cleared Ceramic Dental Resin
SprintRay's new Midas Restore resin is FDA-cleared for definitive crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers, with a glass ceramic and zirconia formulation filled to more than 75% by weight.
AMUG 2027 Registration Is Open in Atlantic City With Two New Tracks
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group opens 2027 conference registration in Atlantic City with new simulation and cybersecurity tracks.
Earthseed Dome Puts 3D-Printed Living Soil in San Francisco's Transamerica Redwood Park
Botanical artist Lily Kwong installed a 120-module earth dome at San Francisco's Transamerica Redwood Park. WASP's large-format robotic 3D printers built the structure and its seed-filled soil forms.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Attendance Rises 65 Percent
34,202 visitors from 113 countries descended on Shenzhen for this year's Formnext Asia. The show's targeted new tracks on robotics and footwear gave it a sharper focus than past editions.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Puts In-House Filament Recycling Within Reach
3devo's new FMX10 turns failed prints, pellets, and even SLS powder into usable filament at 1.5 kg per hour, with tolerances tight enough for small production runs.
Iran Captures Anduril 3D-Printed Underwater Drone Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran says its forces seized an American Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle near the Strait of Hormuz, a drone notable for its 3D-printed free-flooded hull.
Researchers 3D Print Tungsten Carbide at Record Hardness
Hiroshima University researchers used a hot-wire laser process to 3D print tungsten carbide-cobalt with over 1,400 Vickers Hardness.
LATAM Energy Gets Its First 3D-Printed DNV-Qualified Polymer Part
Equinor, Petrobras, and other LATAM energy operators have qualified a 3D-printed polymer handwheel for onshore and offshore platforms.
Prosumer PC-ABS vs Industrial FDM: What the Head-to-Head Test Found
A YouTube test compared Stratasys Fortus 450 industrial PC-ABS prints against Prusa Core One and Bambu H2D desktop output. The results are not what industrial printer makers want you to believe.
Creality Turns IFA 2026 Into a Full Digital Fabrication Play
At IFA 2026, Creality showed recycling systems, resin printers, a 3D scanner, laser tools, and footwear alongside its latest FDM machines.
QTREX Deploys Nano Dimension AME Tech at Israeli Defense Firm
QTREX Quantum has begun deploying Nano Dimension's Additively Manufactured Electronics technology at one of Israel's largest defense companies for a joint development program.
Hyundai Installs ExOne VX1000 HSS Printers at Namyang R&D Center
Hyundai has installed two ExOne VX1000 HSS polymer 3D printing systems at its Namyang R&D Center in South Korea for large-format functional parts and prototypes.
Creality Brings More Than Printers to IFA 2026
Creality used IFA 2026 to show off filament recycling, laser cutters, a 3D scanner, and even 3D-printed shoes alongside its new printers.
Formnext Shenzhen 2026: What Actually Stood Out Beyond the Printers
The biggest story at Formnext Shenzhen was not a new printer at all: it was the industry shift toward full-color output and AI-assisted design tools.
European Space Firm Raises $450M to Build Reusable Spacecraft
The Exploration Company just closed the largest Series C by a European space startup, and its Nyx capsule is targeting orbit by 2027.
SoftGripping Cuts Food Robot Gripper Costs in Half With 3D Printing
German robotics company SoftGripping used EOS SLS 3D printing to consolidate a four-part gripper base into a single component, cutting development time by 75% and manufacturing cost by 50%.
AI Makes NASA's Toughest Copper Alloy Printable on Commercial 3D Printers
Washington State University researchers used AI to find printing parameters for NASA's GRCop-42 alloy, making it possible to produce rocket-grade copper parts on standard commercial 3D printers.
restor3d Launches MyFit, Putting 3D-Printed Implant Models in Patients' Hands
restor3d's MyFit portal lets orthopedic patients track their custom implant from design to surgery day, with an interactive 3D model available before the procedure.
Creality Expands IFA 2026 Lineup With Ender-3 V3 Mega, HALOT-X1 Printers and Pika Scanner
Creality used IFA 2026 to unveil the Ender-3 V3 Mega, two new HALOT resin printers, the Pika 3D scanner, and a filament recycling system, rounding out a six-product portfolio refresh.
Creality Nexbie Debuts 3D-Printed Footwear at IFA 2026
Creality used IFA 2026 to launch Nexbie, a lifestyle brand selling 3D-printed shoes made from TPU photopolymer in three initial models.
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo Drops to $569 in Early Bird Deal
Anycubic's massive Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo with four-color printing is $330 off for early buyers, down to $569.
Prusament PLA ColorMix: Print 45 Color Shades From Just Five Spools
Prusa's new translucent ColorMix filament set mixes like paint, printing up to 45 shades from five spools plus optional glitter.
USC 3D-Printed MRI Sensors Give Infants Four Times Better Image Quality
A USC team has 3D-printed flexible MRI sensors custom-fitted to infants, cutting fabrication time to ten minutes at roughly $30 per coil and producing about four times the image contrast of standard commercial coils.
Quantum Cyber Installs 80-Unit 3D Printing Drone Farm in Connecticut
Autonomous defense company Quantum Cyber has completed installation of an 80-printer 3D printing farm in Bridgeport, Connecticut, designed to manufacture drone components in-house at scale.
USC Team 3D-Prints Custom MRI Sensors That Give Infants Four Times Better Scans
USC researchers 3D-print flexible MRI sensors tuned to individual infants in under 10 minutes for around $30, producing roughly four times the image contrast of standard commercial coils.
USC 3D-Printed MRI Sensors Give Infants Four Times Better Scans
USC engineers can now print custom MRI receiver coils for babies in under 10 minutes, producing four times the image contrast of standard commercial parts.
Alibaba Sells Fiber-Optic Military Drones for $200: The Jam-Proof Problem
Chinese suppliers on Alibaba are listing fiber-optic FPV drones for under $200, making jam-proof strike platforms available to anyone with a credit card.
Phase3D and Phillips Federal Partner to Expand 3D Inspection in North American Defense
Chicago inspection software maker Phase3D names Phillips Federal as its exclusive North American defense channel partner, extending in-situ monitoring to more military manufacturing programs.
Mimaki's Matthew Stark: 'In Full-Colour 3D Printing, Timing Is a Huge Thing'
Mimaki USA's 3D Segment Manager Matthew Stark on where full-colour 3D printing actually wins, and why the market took longer to arrive than expected.
Liqcreate Releases CE-Certified Resin for 3D-Printed Dental Trays
Liqcreate's new Tray resin is a CE Class 1 biocompatible material designed for 3D printing custom dental impression trays in clinical settings.
ATLIX Appoints EOS Veteran Christopher Schmitz to Lead APAC Expansion
ATLIX hired Christopher Schmitz away from EOS Additive Minds to build its Asia-Pacific sales team for industrial metal 3D printing.
Chinese 3D Printer Exports Surge 90 Percent in First Half of 2026
China exported 3.6 million desktop 3D printers in the first six months of 2026, nearly doubling the pace set last year.
ASTM Reorganizes Standards Body to Cover AI, Robotics, and 3D Printing
ASTM International replaced its Advanced Manufacturing Division with a Critical and Emerging Technologies Division, putting AI, robotics, semiconductors, and additive manufacturing standards under one roof.
MIT Engineers Develop 3D-Printable Aluminum Alloy Five Times Stronger Than Cast Metal
MIT engineers used machine learning and laser powder bed fusion to design an aluminum alloy five times stronger than cast aluminum, stable up to 400 degrees Celsius.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Puts In-House Filament Production Within Reach
3devo's new Filament Maker X10 produces 1.5 kg of precision filament per hour, cutting costs for small print farms and research labs that want to make their own material.
European Space Firm TEC Raises $450M to Build Reusable Spacecraft
The Exploration Company secures the largest Series C ever for a European space firm, funding a reusable cargo capsule and rocket engine program with a November 2028 ISS target.
Prosumer PC-ABS Prints Rival Industrial FDM in New Test
A new test compares desktop PC-ABS prints against a Stratasys Fortus 450mc. The industrial printer wins on accuracy, but home prints come close for a fraction of the cost.
MIT Team 3D Prints Parts Using Only Grok Bots and Four Photos
An MIT professor proved AI can run a full design-to-print workflow with no CAD files, using just three Grok bots and four reference photos.
Creality Unveils K3 and SPARKX i8 at IFA 2026
Creality's IFA 2026 booth highlighted the K3 and SPARKX i8 multicolour printers, an IFA Innovation Awards winner, alongside new scanners, lasers, and footwear.
Hyundai Turns to ExOne VX1000 HSS for Automotive Prototyping
Hyundai has installed two ExOne VX1000 HSS polymer 3D printers at its Namyang R&D Center to produce large functional parts, including full door panels, in single builds.
Anker Quietly Killed Its 3D Printer Line Over a Year Ago
The AnkerMake M5 and M5C are gone for good, and the company's silence since says more than its Discord announcement ever did.
FibreSeeker 3 Pre-Sale Opens With Just 500 Units Available
FibreSeek is taking the FibreSeeker 3 to a wider audience with a 500-unit global pre-sale after a $4.7M Kickstarter run.
Prusa Core One+ Gen 2 Is Here: What Owners Need to Know
The Gen 2 upgrade brings new belts, a nozzle wiper, and faster print starts. Existing Core One+ owners get all of it for free.
The Frankenservice: A Blueprint for Mixed-Vendor 3D Printing Farms
Joris Peels argues service bureaus should stop running single-vendor fleets and match each material to the machine that prints it best.
Anycubic 11th Anniversary Sale Runs Through October 8
Anycubic is marking its 11th anniversary with sitewide discounts on printers, resin, and filament through early October.
Hyundai Installs Two ExOne VX1000 HSS Polymer 3D Printers
Hyundai is using ExOne VX1000 HSS High Speed Sintering printers at its Namyang R&D Center to produce full-scale functional parts, including complete door panels.
QTREX Quantum's AME Technology Now Deployed by Israeli Defense Giant
One of Israel's three largest defense companies has started installing QTREX's additively manufactured electronics systems, a deal valued in the tens of millions.
Hike Medical Raises $22.5M to 3D-Print Orthotics at Scale
Hike Medical's $22.5M funding round will expand its vertically integrated 3D-printed orthotics platform beyond foot inserts to braces and prosthetics.
Modix BIG Printers Get Major Electronics Upgrade With Generation 5
Modix's fifth-generation platform replaces old Duet 2 controllers with Duet 3 electronics, enabling tool changing, pellet extrusion, and 45-degree printing on existing large-format machines.
Elegoo Labor Day Sale Cuts Neptune 3 Pro to $169 and Neptune 4 Plus to $309
Elegoo's Labor Day sale drops two of its most popular printers by up to 35%, with the beginner-friendly Neptune 3 Pro at $169 and the large-format Neptune 4 Plus at $309.
AML3D Revenue Jumps 70 Percent as U.S. Navy Defense Work Grows
The Australian metal 3D printing company posted record revenue and its first profitable half-year on the back of U.S. defense contracts.
Anker's eufyMake Printer Puts Custom Designs on T-Shirts and Bags
A new desktop fabric printer from Anker combines DTG and DTF printing for home and small studio use.
GKN Aerospace Builds ITAR-Free 3D-Printed UAV Engine for Sweden
GKN finished Project Otto's 3D-printed turbojet a year ahead of schedule. The engine has no ITAR-controlled parts, a first for defense additive manufacturing.
ValCUN Webinar Puts Aluminum 3D Printing Inside Any Research Lab
ValCUN is hosting a free webinar on September 24 with researchers from Manchester and Twente who are 3D printing aluminum parts using wire deposition instead of powder.
Isar Aerospace Reaches Orbit on Second Attempt With 3D-Printed Engines
Europe has its first private orbital launch. The Spectrum rocket, powered by metal-3D-printed Aquila thrust chambers from EOS and AMCM, deployed six satellites on its second try.
Kuwaiti Surgeons Plan Complex Hip Surgery Using 3D Printed Models
A team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital used 3D printed models from CT data to plan a difficult revision hip replacement, the first such case at the facility.
Selle Italia Unica 3D Saddles Are Custom-Made From Your Pressure Data
Selle Italia is using rider pressure maps to 3D print custom bicycle saddles. Here is how the Unica range works and why it matters.
Mastrex LPBF Printers: American Made or Rebranded Chinese Machines?
Mastrex launched six metal 3D printers at $39,000 and partnered with Continuum Powders. But are they really made in the USA?
3D-Printed Diamond Electrodes Boost Flow Battery Performance by 52%
University of Waterloo researchers used a cheap DLP printer and diamond-shaped geometry to make redox flow batteries significantly more efficient.
Creality Unleashes K3 and SPARKX i8 at IFA 2026
Creality used IFA 2026 to show off a K3 flagship, four-color SPARKX i8, and an ecosystem that now includes filament recycling and 3D-printed shoes.
US Army Awards IperionX $18.5M to Scale Domestic Titanium for 3D Printing
The second Army contract in months will fund IperionX's Virginia titanium powder facility, with fasteners and track pins as the first production targets.
St. Louis High Schoolers 3D-Printed Assistive Devices and Made It to a Global Final
Two Principia School teams advanced to the finals of the international Make:able Challenge after designing finger chopsticks and a stroller suction mount for local community members with disabilities.
PrusaSlicer Goes Mobile: Josef Prusa Shows Android and Browser Prototypes
Prusa Research founder Josef Prusa posted screenshots of PrusaSlicer running on Android and in a web browser, no desktop required.
Creality K3 Is the First Desktop Printer With Automatic Nozzle Swapping
Creality's KliTek system changes nozzles in 4.8 seconds and handles four materials at once on the new CoreXY-based K3.
BigTreeTech Adds USB Host Support to ESP 3D Printer Boards
BigTreeTech pushed USB host mass storage support to its esp-usb fork, a change that could let Klipper and RepRap printers read flash drives directly from ESP32 controllers.
Slant 3D Podcast: AI Can Generate 3D Models, but Engineering CAD Is Still Hard
A new Slant 3D podcast breaks down why AI-generated 3D models are not yet reliable enough for real engineering and physical products.
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak? Industry Debates What Comes Next
A recent Hackaday analysis argues that consumer FDM printers may be nearing their mechanical limits. The debate highlights what 3D printing's next chapter actually looks like.
Formnext Shenzhen 2026: AI, Shoes, and Consumer Electronics Take Center Stage
The biggest news from Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 was not a new printer. It was the industries that 3D printing is finally entering, from AI design tools to 3D-printed shoes and phone parts.
St. Louis Students 3D Print Assistive Devices for Community
Two Principia School teams advanced to the international Make Challenge finals after designing 3D-printed tools that help St. Louis residents with disabilities.
UCLA 3D-Printed Battery Electrode Stores 7x More Energy
A UCLA team used a UV laser 3D printer to build a honeycomb electrode that gives zinc-ion batteries seven times the capacity of current hybrids.
HeyGears G1X Raises $15M for Desktop Full-Color 3D Printing
The HeyGears G1X raised $15 million on Kickstarter for a desktop printer that outputs full-color 3D models and UV prints on everyday materials.
LightMake L4 Brings Four Print Heads to Desktop 3D Printing
LightMake's L4 packs four independent print heads into a desktop chassis, promising faster multi-color prints and parallel batch production.
GKN Aerospace Flies ITAR-Free UAV Powered by a 3D-Printed Engine
Sweden's FMV contracted Project Otto under an 18-month timeline. The 3D-printed-engine demonstrator contains no ITAR-controlled parts, pointing to a new model for US-EU-NATO defense manufacturing.
Elegoo Labor Day Deals: Neptune 3 Pro for $169, Neptune 4 Plus for $309
Elegoo's Labor Day sale drops the Neptune 3 Pro to $169 and the Neptune 4 Plus to $309. Both printers are beginner-friendly and offer solid performance for the money.
Meltio Ships US-Assembled Robot Cell for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Meltio now offers a fully assembled robot cell made in the USA, cutting shipping delays and giving North American manufacturers a ready-to-run metal AM work cell.
ATLIX Taps Ex-EOS Executive to Lead Metal AM Push Into Asia-Pacific
ATLIX names Christopher Schmitz to spearhead its Asia-Pacific expansion as the metal additive manufacturer builds a dedicated regional sales team.
3D Systems Partners With Savannah River Lab on Nuclear-Grade Additive Manufacturing
A new CRADA puts 3D Systems equipment inside a national lab facility to qualify printed parts for nuclear reactors and SMRs.
Hike Medical Raises $22.5M to Expand Its 3D-Printed Orthotics Platform
Hike Medical closed a $22.5 million round to grow its AI-driven orthotics and prosthetics business, which already runs a 600-printer farm in Illinois.
Modix Upgrades Its BIG Printers With a New Electronics Platform
Modix launched Generation 5 electronics for its BIG series, adding a Duet 3 controller, automatic tool changing, and 45-degree printing without a full redesign.
University of Amsterdam 3D Prints Ice Structures Without Supports
UvA physicists printed 3D ice structures at 14-degree overhangs using evaporative cooling in a vacuum, eliminating the need for support material entirely.
Liqcreate Tray Brings CE-Certified Resin to Custom Dental Impression Printing
Liqcreate launched its first CE Class 1 registered dental resin, Tray, on September 7. The material prints custom impression trays on DLP, LCD and laser systems.
A 3D Printed Robot Petting Zoo Celebrates Broken Prints
Fourth and fifth graders in California built 20 animatronic animals for Maker Faire. The failed prints and melted parts are displayed right alongside the finished creatures.
Formnext Shenzhen 2026: 3D Printing Is Becoming Invisible
The real story at Formnext Asia wasn't a new machine launch. It was how 3D printing is embedding itself in phones, shoes, and drones.
Japan Mass-Produces 3D-Printed Terra B1 Interceptor Drones
Japan's military is putting 3D-printed interceptor drones into mass production to counter one-way attack threats.
3D Printing Cuts Ancient Chinese Bronze Casting From Weeks to 40 Hours
Researchers used 3D printing and digital modeling to recreate a 3,000-year-old bronze casting method in record time.
ZONGHENG3D SLS1518 Shrinks Industrial SLS Printing to Desktop Size
A new Kickstarter campaign aims to put a real SLS powder-bed printer on your desk for under $8,400, no factory floor required.
TinyMaker Is a Palm-Sized Resin Printer That Runs on a Power Bank
The TinyMaker resin printer fits in a bag, runs off a power bank, and has already delivered two production batches to backers in 60+ countries.
Prusa CORE One+ Gen 2 Brings Faster Starts and Cleaner Prints to Existing Owners
Prusa's refreshed enclosed printer lineup keeps prices flat and offers upgrade paths for current machines.
Denmark Opens Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Student Village
36 ground-level apartments built by 3DCP Group in Holstebro welcome their first residents this September.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell Models Without a Print Farm
Slant 3D's new Portals platform handles printing, material selection, and shipping so designers can monetize 3D models without buying equipment.
Bambu Lab Confirms It Is Building a Consumer UV Printer
Bambu Lab told All3DP on August 19 that a UV printer is in active development, joining laser and 3D printing under one roof.
Navy Delivered 3D-Printed Parts in Under 24 Hours at RIMPAC 2026
The U.S. Navy proved it can manufacture and deliver a replacement part to ships at sea in less than a day during the world's largest maritime exercise.
University of Maine Launches 30-Foot 3D-Printed Boat That Hits 40 Knots
The ASCC's 3Dirigo X proves large-scale additive manufacturing can handle open-ocean speeds, with printing rates now at 500 pounds per hour.
RMIT Engineers 3D Print a Titanium Lattice That Floats in Seawater
RMIT researchers created the first floating metal-hybrid lattice by 3D printing hollow titanium struts filled with polyurethane foam.
AEVEX and Divergent Build Drones Around Metal 3D Printing From Day One
AEVEX is partnering with Divergent to design drones around metal additive manufacturing from the start, not as an afterthought.
Sweden's GKN Aerospace 3D-Prints a 1,000 km Range Turbojet Cruise Missile
GKN Aerospace built a 3D-printed turbojet engine and UAV in under a year for Sweden's Project Otto, creating an ITAR-free long-range strike system.
3D Printed Kidney Models Help Students Read Renal Tumor Scans
A French study found that 3D-printed and virtual kidney models helped medical students score 18 points higher on tumor complexity tests than those using CT scans alone.
Pirelli's Monza Trophy Is a 3D-Printed Tower of Cups
Pirelli commissioned artists to 3D print this year's Italian Grand Prix trophy from nylon powder. It's called FRAGILE, and it looks exactly like a stack of dishes waiting to fall.
Navy Awards Phase II Contract for 3D-Printed Drones With Built-In Electronics
The US Navy paid Continuous Composites to advance 3D-printed drone structures that embed copper wiring and fiber optics directly into the composite skin.
Bambu Lab Trains 50 Student Ambassadors to Spread 3D Printing in Schools
Bambu Lab chose 50 students from 400 applicants to run 3D printing workshops across North America, reaching over 30,000 people since May.
Tripo AI Raises $446 Million to Scale AI-Powered 3D Generation
Tripo AI has secured roughly $446 million across Series B and B+ rounds, one of the largest generative 3D funding events on record.
3D-Printed Cartilage Implants Pass First Living Animal Test
Researchers 3D printed biodegradable microscaffolds that regenerated functional cartilage in rabbit knees, a step toward human therapies.
Nigeria Plans West Africa's First Metal 3D Printing Hub
Nigeria's NASENI agency unveiled plans for a full-chain metal additive manufacturing hub in Abuja, from laser powder fusion to powder recycling, funded through a public-private partnership.
Quantum Cyber Fires Up 80 3D Printers to Build Drones in Connecticut
A Nasdaq-listed defense company installed 80 3D printers inside a 50,000-square-foot Bridgeport factory and produced its first mini-interceptor airframe, aiming to become a vertically integrated drone manufacturer.
LightMake L4 Packs Four Print Heads Into One Desktop 3D Printer
LightMake's L4 uses linear motors and four independent toolheads to print faster and waste less filament than standard multi-color printers.
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak?
A new Hackaday debate asks whether consumer FDM printers are nearing the end of their rapid improvement phase, and what comes next.
Ohio Student Turns School 3D Printer Into an Epilepsy Fundraiser
A 13-year-old in Granville, Ohio designed and sold 150 fidget toys from his school's 3D printer and donated every dollar to epilepsy research.
Denmark Just Built Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Student Village
A three-person crew used one COBOD printer to create 36 apartments in Holstebro, with rent starting below Denmark's subsidized housing cap.
NASA-Backed Project Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D-Printed Cookies
Southern Illinois University researchers used reprogrammed yeast and 3D printing to turn PET bottles and corn waste into protein cookies for space missions.
Creality Labor Day Sale Slashes Prices Up to 50 Percent
Creality's Labor Day flash sale drops the K1 to $299 and the SparkX i7 to $229 through September 15.
A 3D Printed Robot Petting Zoo Lets Kids Show Their Failures
Fourth and fifth graders built 20-plus interactive creatures for Maker Faire Bay Area, mistakes included.
Bambu Lab Publishes First Public Security Update Log After Bug Bounty Milestone
Bambu Lab marks one year of its Trust Center with a public security log, 100-plus researchers, and $52,000 in bug bounty payouts.
Prusa Adds Plus Models Across Its Entire Desktop Printer Lineup
Prusa Research has refreshed its entire desktop range with updated CORE One+, CORE One L+, and XL+ models. Existing owners can upgrade rather than replace.
Flashforge CJ270 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop at IFA 2026
Flashforge is showcasing the CJ270 at IFA 2026, billed as the world's first desktop full-color 3D printer with 10 million colors and water-soluble supports.
Japan Will Mass Produce 3D-Printed Rocket Drone Interceptors
Japan approved mass production of the 3D-printed Terra B1 interceptor drone, selecting it from 38 competing designs to counter low-cost aerial threats.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Nears Fully AI-Generated CAD for 3D Printing
OpenAI reports 95.9% on a CAD benchmark that tests whether an AI can turn part photos into executable 3D model code. The result is real progress, not a finished product.
US Army Bets $11.5M on IperionX for Domestic Titanium Fasteners
IperionX has secured a second US Army task order worth $11.5 million to produce titanium fasteners domestically, part of a broader push to reshore critical military manufacturing.
Formlabs Overhauls Leadership With Former Apple Executive as IPO Looms
Formlabs adds former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio as an advisor and promotes CEO Max Lobovsky to chairman as the company prepares for a public listing.
Quickparts Builds Four-Country 3D Printing Network for Defense Work
Quickparts is deploying 12 Stratasys 3D printers across four countries to keep aerospace and defense production consistent wherever it runs.
AI Finds Way to 3D Print NASA Rocket Alloy on Standard Machines
Washington State University researchers trained an AI to cut through 100 million possible laser settings and make a NASA rocket alloy printable on commercial 3D printers.
Prusa Turns INDX Into a Complete Printer With 14 SKUs
The INDX toolhead upgrades the Prusa CORE One+ with four independent nozzles. After nine months as a DIY kit, it now ships as a pre-built printer in 14 SKUs.
University of Chicago Team Finds Way to Make Previously Impossible Metal Nitride Nanocrystals
Chemists at the University of Chicago developed a molten salt method that makes gallium nitride and related materials accessible for inkjet and flexible electronics.
3D Printed Ankle Implant Could Replace Fusion for Cartilage Damage
Researchers from the University of Twente and Radboudumc are developing AMPLANK, a custom 3D printed implant that preserves ankle movement without removing healthy bone.
Creality Uses IFA 2026 to Show Off K3, SPARKX i8, and a Bigger Ecosystem
Creality unveiled the K3 flagship, SPARKX i8 four-color printer, M1 filament maker, and new resin lineup at IFA 2026, winning two Innovation Awards.
WSU Researchers 3D Print Electronic Skin That Gives Prosthetics a Sense of Touch
A new customizable 3D printed e-skin from Washington State University gives prosthetic hands pressure and temperature sensing with ten times the resolution of commercial gloves.
adidas Debuts Futurecool, a 3D-Printed Sneaker Priced at $180
adidas is selling a fully 3D-printed sneaker made with Carbon DLS technology. The first run is limited to 400 numbered pairs.
Kuwaiti Hospital Turns to 3D Printing for Complex Hip Reconstruction
A surgical team at Jaber Al-Ahmad Hospital used a 3D printed pelvis model to plan and execute a difficult hip replacement.
The US Army Wants Expeditionary 3D Printers at Three More Bases
AMCOM is seeking polymer AM systems for Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, and Fort Hood to print low-demand parts that can still ground aircraft.
AML3D Revenue Jumps 70% as US Navy Contracts Start Paying Off
The Australian wire-arc metal printing firm posted a record year and its first EBITDA-positive half as US defense work accelerates.
ASTM Rebrands Its Advanced Manufacturing Division to Focus on Critical and Emerging Tech
ASTM International has renamed its Advanced Manufacturing Division the Critical and Emerging Technologies Division, broadening its scope beyond 3D printing to AI, drones, and semiconductors.
Wells Fargo Now Writes Mortgages on ICON's 3D-Printed Homes
A major lender's endorsement means 3D-printed houses are finally treated like real estate, not experiments.
Deutsche Bahn 3D Prints 200,000 Train Parts and Counting
What started as a single coat hook experiment became the backbone of Deutsche Bahn's spare parts strategy.
NASA-Backed Project Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D-Printed Space Cookies
Southern Illinois University researchers use engineered yeast and 3D printing to turn PET plastic and corn waste into protein cookies for Mars missions.
3D Systems Found Guilty of Stealing Trade Secrets From Intrepid Automation
A jury awarded Intrepid Automation $11.6 million after finding that 3D Systems misappropriated trade secrets from a DLP printer project.
QuesTek's New Niobium Suite Speeds Up Superalloy Design for Additive Manufacturing
Computational materials firm QuesTek added a Niobium Suite to its ICMD platform, letting engineers model niobium-based alloys for aerospace and AM applications faster.
Denmark Opens Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Student Village
36 student apartments in Holstebro were built almost entirely by robotic 3D printers, with the first residents already moving in.
Johns Hopkins Engineers 3D Print a Heatsink That Cuts Cooling Weight in Half
A new phase-change heatsink from Johns Hopkins APL uses 3D printing to reduce thermal management size and weight by over 50 percent.
Japan Uses 3D Printing to Mass Produce Drone Interceptors
Japan's ATLA agency has signed a mass production deal with Terra Drone for 3D-printed interceptor drones.
Anker eufyMake Previews a Desktop Fabric Printer at IFA 2026
Anker's eufyMake brand showed off a compact direct-to-garment fabric printer at IFA 2026, aiming to bring custom apparel printing to the desktop.
Continuous Composites Wins Navy Contract to 3D Print Multifunctional UAV Structures
The U.S. Navy awarded Continuous Composites a Phase II contract to embed electrical pathways directly into 3D printed composite drone structures.
MIT's ShiftLens Gives 3D Printed Objects a Mechanical Way to Detect Misuse
MIT researchers created 3D printed objects that change appearance when used incorrectly, no sensors or batteries required.
AI Finds Six Ways to Print Rocket-Grade Alloy on Commercial 3D Printers
Washington State University researchers used AI to cut through 100 million possible settings and find a way to 3D print NASA's GRCop-42 alloy at record-low power.
Creality K2 Combo Appears at Costco for $579.99
A Costco listing confirms the Creality K2 filament-nozzle combo bundle is now in stock ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak?
A new video essay argues consumer FDM printers have nearly reached their ceiling. Here is why that argument matters for buyers.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Makes Conductive Filament Practical for Desktop 3D Printers
Cu29 V2 shipped a sold-out first batch and now offers a patent-pending workflow for embedding real electronics directly into FFF/FDM prints.
US Army Tests Remote 3D Printed Electronics Repair During Valiant Shield Exercise
Engineers in New Jersey guided drone electronics repairs in Hawaii and Okinawa using 3D printing during this summer's Valiant Shield war game.
3D Printed Ceramic Cubes Cool Rooms by 7 Degrees Without Electricity
Researchers at TU Graz 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes that drop nearby air temperatures by nearly 7 degrees Celsius using only water and evaporation. No compressor, no refrigerant, no power cord.
3D Printed Electrodes Could Make Renewable Energy Storage More Efficient
University of Waterloo researchers used 3D printing to build porous electrodes with a gyroid-like internal structure that improved redox flow battery performance by 52 percent, a step toward cheaper grid-scale renewable storage.
Anker eufyMake Previews a Personal Fabric Printer at IFA 2026
Anker's eufyMake brand previewed a compact desktop fabric printer at IFA 2026 that can print directly on T-shirts, tote bags, hats, and jeans. It supports both DTG and DTF methods and is slated for a Q1 2027 launch.
NASA Crew Is Halfway Through a Year-Long Stay in a 3D-Printed Mars Habitat
Four volunteers have been living inside NASA's 3D-printed Mars Dune Alpha habitat since October 2025, with six months remaining in the CHAPEA mission.
Japan Will Mass Produce 3D-Printed Rocket Drone Interceptors
Japan's military has approved mass production of the 3D-printed Terra B1 interceptor drone to counter cheap one-way attack drones.
A Flash of Red Light Can Now Check the Health of Bioprinted Tissue
Texas A&M researchers embedded phosphorescent sensors in bioprinting ink so cell health can be read with light instead of a biopsy.
First Patient Treated With 3D-Printed Knee Cartilage Implant in Human Trial
Nanochon has treated the first patient in its first-in-human study of Chondrograft, a 3D-printed implant for knee cartilage defects.
Creality KliTek K3: Full Specs Revealed for Four-Nozzle Flagship
Creality published the complete K3 spec sheet, its first printer with a four-nozzle switching system. Here is what the numbers actually say.
California 3D Printers May Soon Need Gun-File Blocking Software
California passed a conditional ban on 3D printers without firearm-blocking software, but the mandate hinges on ASTM standards that may never come.
NASA Crew Is Halfway Through a Year-Long Stay in a 3D-Printed Mars Habitat
Four crew members have lived inside NASA's 3D-printed Mars Dune Alpha habitat since October 2025. They will not emerge until late October 2026.
Anker Quit Desktop 3D Printing and Has No Plans to Return
Supply chain bottlenecks and tough competition killed Anker's AnkerMake line. Over a year later, the website is silent and there is no comeback plan.
Bambu Lab Shuts Down PrintMon Maker and AI Scanner on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab is retiring two AI-powered MakerLab tools on September 20, 2026, with no direct replacements announced yet.
HeyGears G1X Backers Get More Value as Kickstarter Nears $15M
HeyGears sweetens the pot for G1X Series Kickstarter backers with added perks, as the full-color 3D and UV printer campaign closes in on $15 million.
Anker eufyMake Previews a Desktop Fabric Printer at IFA 2026
Anker's eufyMake brand showed off a compact direct-to-garment fabric printer at IFA 2026, aiming to bring custom apparel printing to the desktop.
China's 3D Printing Market Had a Blockbuster Week: SUNLU IPO, Bambu Farm Dominance, and Metal AM Exports
SUNLU's $272M IPO filing, Bambu Lab's 40% prosumer market share, and China's surging metal printer exports defined a busy week.
Creality Labor Day Sale: Printers From $229, Up to 50% Off
Creality's Labor Day flash sale cuts prices on printers, resin, and filament bundles through September 15.
XTPL Calls Shareholder Vote on $3.5M Taiwanese Semiconductor Investment
Polish 3D printing microcap XTPL has called a September 29 shareholder vote to approve a strategic investment from a Taiwanese semiconductor fund.
3D Printed Gyroid Clay and Mycelium Cubes Cool Air by 7 Degrees
Researchers at Graz University 3D printed porous ceramic cubes that cut surrounding air temperature by nearly 7 degrees C through passive evaporative cooling.
How Lucky Critter Turned 3D Printed Pet Gear Into a Real Business
A small brand selling 3D printed pet and aquarium accessories has racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales.
Flashforge Creator 5 Pro Prints Two Master Swords in One Job
Four independent toolheads and a big enclosed chamber make the Creator 5 Pro a genuine option for large cosplay props.
22-Year-Old Engineer 3D Prints Free Dentures for Low-Income Americans
Connor Gibson built a mobile 3D printing denture lab that delivers custom teeth in hours instead of months for people who cannot afford care.
Mosquito Proboscis Wins Ig Nobel for High-Resolution 3D Printing
Researchers turned mosquito proboscises into 3D printing nozzles and won the 2026 Ig Nobel Technology Prize.
Tripo AI Raises $446M to Scale AI-Powered 3D Model Generation
Generative 3D company Tripo AI closed $446M across Series B and B+ rounds as demand for AI-created 3D assets surges across gaming and manufacturing.
Tripo AI Raises 3 Billion Yuan for AI-Generated 3D Models
Beijing-based Tripo AI pulled in roughly 3 billion yuan across Series B and B+ rounds to scale its generative 3D platform.
Bambu Lab Expands Into Laser and UV Printing
Bambu Lab is building a standalone laser engraver and a consumer UV printer, leaving 3D printing behind for the first time.
Quickparts Builds a Four-Country 3D Printing Network for Defense
Quickparts is deploying 12 Stratasys SLA printers across four countries, giving aerospace and defense customers the ability to shift production without requalifying parts.
Wall Colmonoy Wins USAF Contract to Remanufacture F-16 Heat Exchangers
Wall Colmonoy Oklahoma City landed a multi-year USAF contract to overhaul F-16 secondary heat exchangers, extending the service life of critical aerospace components.
KAIST Researchers 3D-Print a Robotic Hand Using AI-Designed Rubber
Machine learning helped KAIST scientists find a printable material that stretches like rubber and can lift a kilogram without tearing.
California Moves to Block 3D-Printed Guns at the Printer Level
A new California bill would require consumer 3D printers to include software that blocks firearm files, but the mandate depends on ASTM standards that don't exist yet.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch a Filament Cabinet That Dehumidifies Without Heat
The FilaDC i10 keeps filament dry at room temperature using a self-regenerating molecular sieve instead of a heater. Pre-orders open September 15.
LightMake L4: A Four-Head IDEX 3D Printer With Linear Motor Drive
The Kickstarter-funded L4 mounts four independent print heads on a belt-free linear motor gantry, with early-bird pricing starting at $1,299.
BigTreeTech Expands Its Panda Lineup With Sense Pro and Hub PX2
BigTreeTech now sells an 8-in-1 air quality monitor, RGB light bars, and a new Hub PX2, all built around Bambu Lab printers.
Meltio Moves Robot Cell Assembly to the US to Cut Lead Times
Meltio now assembles its wire-laser metal 3D printing Robot Cell in the US, cutting shipping and customs delays for American industrial customers.
Creality Labor Day Flash Sale: 50% Off Printers and Bundles
Creality is slashing printer prices up to 50% through September 15, with the SparkX i7 dropping to $229 and the K1 down to $299.
Slant 3D Portals Lets You Sell 3D Models Without Owning a Printer
Slant 3D's new Portals platform lets designers upload models, set prices, and sell prints without running their own print farm.
Rongsu Technology Launches SnowX for Consumer Metal 3D Printing
Suzhou-based Rongsu Technology raised $14.9 million and immediately launched SnowX, a sub-brand that will build desktop metal 3D printers for consumers.
3devo Filament Maker X10: Make Your Own Filament at 1.5kg Per Hour
Dutch firm 3devo launches the Filament Maker X10, a desktop extruder that turns pellets or recycled waste into production-ready filament fast enough to supply a small print farm.
XTPL Calls Shareholder Vote on Taiwanese Semiconductor Investment
XTPL will ask shareholders to approve a $3.5M strategic investment from a Taiwanese deep-tech fund as it strengthens ties to the semiconductor supply chain.
HeyGears G1X Series Crosses $15M on Kickstarter
HeyGears' G1X desktop full-color 3D and UV printer has raised over $15 million on Kickstarter, with backers getting $500+ cashback before the campaign ends.
Egypt's Layn 3D Prints Concrete Buildings From Scratch
Layn operates five in-house 3D concrete printers around the clock in Cairo, printing everything from housing to artificial coral reefs.
QuesTek Adds Niobium Tools to Its ICMD Materials Platform
QuesTek's new Niobium Suite inside ICMD gives engineers predictive tools for niobium-based alloys used in aerospace and additive manufacturing.
RMIT Engineers Make 3D-Printed Titanium Actually Float
RMIT researchers filled a 3D-printed titanium lattice with polyurethane foam and turned the world's heaviest structural metal into a buoyant material.
36 3D-Printed Student Apartments Now Open in Denmark
Denmark's 3DCP Group has completed a 36-apartment 3D-printed student village in one year. The project shows what large-scale additive construction can actually deliver.
ATLIX Taps Nikon SLM Veteran Charlie Grace as President and CRO
Charlie Grace takes the helm at ATLIX with more than 20 years of additive manufacturing and industrial technology leadership.
Meltio Launches US-Assembled Robot Cell for Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Meltio now assembles its Robot Cell in the USA, cutting customs delays and tailoring the system for American industrial customers.
Pirelli's 3D-Printed Italian GP Trophy Looks Like a Stack of Washing Up
The winner of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix will lift a trophy made of 3D-printed nylon that looks like a pile of teacups and cereal bowls.
3D Printed Packaging Market Heads Toward $2.2 Billion by 2033
A new market report predicts 3D printed packaging will reach $2.2 billion by 2033 as brands chase custom designs and shorter development cycles.
Bambu Lab Sends Student Ambassadors Into Schools to Teach 3D Printing
Bambu Lab picked 50 students from nearly 400 applicants to run 3D printing workshops across North America. They have already reached over 30,000 people.
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak?
A fresh debate asks whether consumer FDM printing has plateaued. The honest answer: it depends on what you measure.
Berkeley Humanoid Lite: A $5,000 3D-Printed Robot Anyone Can Build
UC Berkeley's open-source Humanoid Lite uses 3D-printed actuators to bring the cost of a functional humanoid robot under five thousand dollars.
Norwegian AM Firm AM North Cuts Documentation Time With amsight Software
AM North slashes project documentation from eight hours to under two using amsight's quality management platform for certified additive manufacturing production.
Quickparts Scales Up Defense 3D Printing With 12 New Stratasys Systems
Quickparts invests nearly $6M to add 12 Stratasys NEO systems across four countries, boosting defense and aerospace part production by 40 percent.
Wall Colmonoy Oklahoma City Wins USAF Contract for F-16 Heat Exchanger Remanufacturing
Oklahoma City manufacturer lands multi-million-dollar Air Force contract to remanufacture F-16 heat exchangers, keeping the legacy fighter flying with repaired parts.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch a Filament Cabinet That Dehumidifies Without Heat
The FilaDC i10 uses a molecular sieve system to control humidity at room temperature instead of baking spools. Pre-orders open September 15 at $199.99.
LightMake L4: A Four-Head IDEX 3D Printer That Actually Runs Four Prints at Once
LightMake's L4 puts four fully independent toolheads on a single desktop, using linear motors instead of belts. Kickstarter VIP pricing starts at $1,099.
China's Entry-Level 3D Printers Now Dominate the Global Market
Context data shows sub-$2,500 printers generated 54% of global revenue in Q1 2026, with Chinese brands shipping 88% of units.
Divergent and AEVEX Team Up on 3D-Printed Drone Airframes
AEVEX will use Divergent's additive manufacturing system to design and build next-generation unmanned systems.
UMaine Launches 3Dirigo X: A 3D-Printed 30-Foot Boat
The University of Maine launched a 30-foot 3D-printed vessel engineered for 40-knot speeds and offshore conditions.
Physicists 3D Print Ice at Room Temperature Without a Freezer
Researchers in Amsterdam 3D-printed ice structures at room temperature using a vacuum chamber.
European Hospitals 3D Print Brain Implants In-House Now
A new survey shows European neurosurgery departments are moving 3D printing from external vendors to internal labs, with implant fabrication jumping from zero to 27% of users.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano: Four-Color 3D Printing for $299
Creality's new SPARKX i7 Nano brings multicolor FDM printing to the budget market with a compact four-channel system and a $299 starting price.
SHINING 3D Launches Wireless 3D Scanner That Needs No Markers
The new EinScan Trak combines optical tracking with a handheld laser scanner for large and small objects alike. No surface prep required.
Slant 3D Portals Lets You Sell 3D Prints Without Owning a Printer
Slant 3D's new Portals platform handles printing, packing, and shipping so designers can focus on creating and marketing.
SprintRay's New Resin Can 3D Print Dental Crowns in a Single Visit
SprintRay's FDA-cleared Midas Restore resin lets dentists 3D print ceramic crowns, inlays, and veneers chairside in under 10 minutes.
TinyMaker Is a Palm-Sized Resin Printer That Runs on a Power Bank
The TinyMaker resin 3D printer fits in your hand, prints small detailed parts, and can run off a USB-C power bank.
Bambu Lab Trust Center Turns One: Bug Bounty Hits $52K in Payouts
One year after launching its Trust Center, Bambu Lab reports new security certifications, expanded bug bounty rewards, and more transparency for owners of its connected printers.
ATLIX Rebrands TruPrint Portfolio as xBUILD
TRUMPF Additive Manufacturing is now ATLIX, and its TruPrint machines carry a new xBUILD name from September 1.
Researchers 3D Print Cookies From Plastic Waste for NASA Space Missions
A NASA-backed team at Southern Illinois University turned plastic bottles and crop waste into protein-rich cookies using engineered yeast and 3D printing.
3D Systems and Savannah River Lab Partner on Nuclear 3D Printing
A new CRADA between 3D Systems and Savannah River National Laboratory targets advanced nuclear components and national security manufacturing.
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak?
A recent video argues consumer FDM printers may be nearing their mechanical limits. The case is persuasive, but the end of FDM innovation is not here yet.
3D-Printed Titanium Lattice Floats After RMIT Fills Hollow Struts With Foam
RMIT researchers 3D printed a titanium lattice that floats by filling hollow struts with polyurethane foam, creating a material 70% stronger than steel at the same density.
Late August Brought New Funding for Medical, Industrial, and AI 3D Printing
Hike Medical raised $22.5 million for 3D printed orthotics, Exentis landed $40.8 million in industrial system deals, and Math Magic pulled in nearly $50 million for AI-driven 3D design.
Waterloo Researchers 3D Print Battery Electrodes That Store Renewable Energy Better
University of Waterloo engineers 3D printed porous carbon electrodes with diamond-shaped geometries, boosting redox flow battery performance by 52%.
Creality Lost Money in H1 2026, But Is Spending $81M on a New AM Headquarters
Creality grew revenue 13% in the first half of 2026, but margins collapsed and the company posted an $8.8M loss while planning a new $81M Shenzhen headquarters.
AML3D Revenue Jumps 70% on U.S. Navy 3D Printing Contracts
AML3D hit a record A$12.5M in FY2026 revenue, up 70% year-on-year, as U.S. defense orders for submarine parts surged.
Ondas Buys Aran Defense for $33M to Add 3D Printing to Its Drone Portfolio
Ondas is acquiring Israeli defense manufacturer Aran Defense for roughly $33M, adding 3D printing and CNC capacity to its autonomous drone portfolio.
Ondas Buys Aran Defense for $33M to Expand 3D-Printed Autonomous Systems Production
Ondas is acquiring Israeli defense manufacturer Aran Defense for roughly $33M, adding 3D printing and CNC capacity to its autonomous drone and ground-robotics portfolio.
Dutch Researchers 3D Print Custom Ankle Implant to Treat Cartilage Damage
A team at Radboud University Medical Center is developing AMPLANK, a patient-specific 3D-printed implant designed to repair ankle cartilage without sacrificing healthy bone.
Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project Opens in Denmark
A Danish student village called Skovsporet now houses 36 people across six 3D-printed buildings. The final unit took five days to print.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets Small-Batch Production
The new X10 can spit out 1.5 kilos of filament per hour at tight tolerances, opening the door for in-house production at labs and small print farms.
China's Metal 3D Printer Exports Surge 76% as Global Demand Grows
China shipped 76% more industrial metal 3D printers in the first half of 2026, driven by aerospace, medical, and automotive demand worldwide.
MIT Engineers Create 3D-Printed Aluminum Alloy 5x Stronger Than Conventional Metal
MIT engineers used machine learning to design a 3D-printable aluminum alloy that is five times stronger than cast aluminum and could replace titanium in aircraft components.
SprintRay Midas Restore: Ceramic Crowns 3D Printed in Under 10 Minutes
SprintRay's FDA-cleared Midas Restore resin lets dentists 3D print ceramic crowns, inlays, and onlays chairside in under 10 minutes.
ELEGOO Is Building a Budget 3D Printing Empire, One Centauri at a Time
ELEGOO's Centauri lineup is pulling the multicolor 3D printing ecosystem into the budget space, starting with the Carbon 2 Combo at competitive prices.
3D-Printed Electrodes Could Make Grid-Scale Renewable Energy Storage Cheaper
University of Waterloo researchers built redox flow battery electrodes with 3D printing, improving performance by 52%.
Prusa Back-to-School 2026 Sale: MK4S at Lowest Price Ever Through September
Prusa Research's Back to School 2026 promotion runs through September 30, with MK4S price cuts, free filament, and up to 50% off Academy courses.
3D Systems Found Guilty of Stealing Trade Secrets, Ordered to Pay $11.6M
A California jury found 3D Systems misappropriated trade secrets from Intrepid Automation, awarding $11.6 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
Anker eufyMake Enters Fabric Printing With Desktop Garment Printer
Ankers new eufyMake desktop printer combines DTG and DTF methods for home and studio garment printing, launching Q1 2027.
22-Year-Old Engineer 3D Prints Free Dentures for Those Who Cant Afford Them
A Tennessee engineer uses 3D printing to give free dentures to underserved Americans through Remote Area Medical.
Continuous Composites Wins Navy Contract to 3D Print Multifunctional UAV Structures
Continuous Composites has secured a Phase II Navy contract to embed electrical wiring directly into 3D printed composite UAV parts.
University of Maine Launches 3Dirigo X, a 30-Foot 3D Printed Boat
The University of Maine has launched 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot 3D printed vessel engineered for offshore speeds near 40 knots.
Divergent and AEVEX Partner on 3D-Printed Drone Airframes
Divergent Technologies and AEVEX are working together to develop additive-manufactured airframes for autonomous unmanned systems.
3devo Filament Maker X10 Targets High-Volume Filament Production
Dutch company 3devo has launched the Filament Maker X10, a hands-off system built for continuous filament recycling and production at scale.
ELEGOO Is Building a Budget 3D Printing Empire, One Centauri at a Time
From a $299 CoreXY to a sub-$400 multicolor combo, Elegoo is using the Centauri lineup to pressure every budget printer brand on the market.
Denmark Completes Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Student Village
Thirty-six affordable student apartments have been completed in Holstebro using COBOD's BOD3 printer, cutting construction time to roughly one apartment per day.
University of Maine to 3D Print Up to Nine Homes Using Wood Waste
The University of Maine is moving beyond its BioHome3D prototype to build as many as nine 3D-printed homes for low-income residents in Maine.
European Hospitals Bring 3D Printing In-House as Implant Use Grows
A new European survey shows hospital-based 3D printing is moving from experimental models to actual implants, with most departments now running their own printers.
SprintRay's New Ceramic Resin Can 3D Print Dental Crowns in 10 Minutes
SprintRay has launched an FDA-cleared ceramic and zirconia-filled resin that lets clinicians 3D print permanent crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers during a single patient visit.
3D-Printed Dissolving Patch Could Treat Skin Cancer Without Injections
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a 3D-printed dissolving microneedle patch that delivers two skin cancer drugs through the skin in one step.
Japan Is Mass Producing 3D-Printed Interceptor Drones
Japan signed a mass production deal for 3D-printed Terra B1 interceptor drones, compressing a two-year procurement process into three months.
AML3D Revenue Jumps 70% as U.S. Defense Business Grows
AML3D posted record revenue of A$12.5M for FY2026, driven by U.S. Navy contracts and ARCEMY metal 3D printing system deployments.
Bambu Lab Shutting Down Two MakerWorld AI Tools on September 20
PrintMon Maker and AI Scanner will disappear from MakerWorld on September 20 as Bambu Lab readies redesigned replacements.
University of Windsor's 3D-Printed Student Residence Hits a Wall
Canada's first 3D-printed net-zero student residence at the University of Windsor has stalled at the occupancy approval stage.
ORNL and Idaho Lab Use AI to 3D Print Nuclear Pressure Vessels
Two national labs are combining wire arc 3D printing with AI inspection to speed up nuclear part qualification.
IperionX Gets $11.5M Army Order for U.S.-Made Titanium Fasteners
The US Army awarded IperionX up to $25.4 million to produce low-cost titanium fasteners domestically, betting on recycled metal powder instead of overseas supply chains.
Bambu Lab Patents Reveal Automatic Printhead Changing System
Three Chinese patent filings show Bambu Lab is building a system that automatically swaps complete printheads mid-print, plus new nozzle-monitoring tech with built-in illumination.
3D-Printed Zirconia Crowns Could Be Ready While You Wait
UT Dallas researchers cut zirconia crown debinding from days to 30 minutes, making same-day 3D-printed permanent crowns realistic.
Costa Rica Implants First 3D-Printed Cranial Prosthesis
Costa Rica's public health system 3D-printed and implanted its first custom cranial prosthesis, cutting costs by 64% and delivery time to 7 days.
Adidas Futurecool: 3D Printed Sneaker Moves From Raffle to Retail
Adidas will sell 400 pairs of its 3D-printed Futurecool sneaker by raffle this week, then launch globally in April 2027 at 180 euros.
New Computational Model Fixes Layer Bonding in Standard 3D Printing
Researchers built a math model that predicts the best temperatures and print speeds to stop FFF prints from splitting between layers.
3D Printing Business Models: Why Small Scale Beats Massive Scale
A failed braces business and a series of packing-density mistakes show why the best 3D printing ventures think small.
California Passes Bill Requiring 3D Printers to Block Firearm Files
AB 2047 would force consumer 3D printers sold in California to include technology that detects and stops gun files, but the mandate depends on ASTM standards that may never arrive.
How Jason Ballard Is Using 3D Printing to Fight America's Housing Crisis
How one Austin founder is using large-scale 3D printing to address homelessness, one house at a time.
AI Finds Low-Power Way to 3D Print NASA's GRCop-42 Alloy
Washington State University researchers used AI-guided experiments to find 3D printing parameters for NASA's GRCop-42 copper alloy at just 500 watts.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview: Multi-Plug-In Support and a New UI on the Way
PrusaSlicer 3.0 preview is live with a plug-in marketplace, multi-plate jobs, a View Cube, and a UI built for multi-toolhead machines.
Anycubic's 11th Anniversary Campaign Kicks Off With Mystery Boxes and Member Perks
Anycubic is celebrating 11 years with a two-month campaign featuring secret prices, mystery box prizes, and extended warranties for members starting September 2.
Navy's Project Peculiar Document Cuts Bureaucracy for 3D Printed Parts
Navy's Project Peculiar Document streamlines 3D printed parts procurement while the Pentagon suspends compliance deadlines and prepares for an extended war economy.
Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Neighborhood Opens in Denmark
Denmark has completed Europe's biggest 3D-printed housing project: 36 student apartments in Holstebro built with a COBOD printer in 12 months.
Continuous Composites Wins US Navy Phase II for 3D Printed UAV Structures
The US Navy awarded Continuous Composites a Phase II SBIR contract to embed electrical conductors directly into 3D printed composite UAV parts.
US Army Aviation Command Wants Portable 3D Printers Deployed at Three Bases
The US Army Aviation and Missile Command is seeking expeditionary 3D printers for Fort Campbell, Fort Bragg, and Fort Hood. The goal: on-demand polymer parts for aircraft that spend too much time grounded.
Japan Fast-Tracks Mass Production of 3D-Printed Terra B1 Interceptor Drones
Japan selected the 3D-printed Terra B1 as the sole winner of its interceptor drone trials. Mass production starts now, with Maritime Self-Defense Force deliveries expected in September.
Romanian Researchers Turn Pine Cones Into 3D Printing Filament
A 5% pine cone flour blend boosted PLA tensile strength by 13%, pointing to a low-cost sustainable filament path.
TinyMaker Is a Palm-Sized Resin Printer That Runs on a Power Bank
The TinyMaker MSLA resin printer draws just 6 watts, weighs 600 grams, and fits in a bag, making it one of the most portable 3D printers you can actually buy.
Creality SPARKX i8 Promises Four-Color Prints With Almost No Waste
The upcoming SPARKX i8 uses QuarTeks, a four-channel single-nozzle system that claims to cut color-change purge waste by up to 60 percent compared to standard filament swappers.
SprintRay Midas Restore: FDA-Cleared Ceramic Crown Resin for Same-Visit Dentistry
SprintRay's new Midas Restore material lets dentists 3D print permanent ceramic crowns in a single patient visit.
ATLIX Replaces TruPrint With xBUILD Brand Ahead of IMTS and Formnext
ATLIX has retired the TruPrint name, unifying its additive manufacturing systems under the new xBUILD brand starting September 1.
IperionX Gets $11.5M Army Boost to Build 3D Printed Titanium Fasteners
A new Army task order funds IperionX domestic titanium fastener production using its powder-to-part process, adding to a $99M defense manufacturing program.
Bambu Lab Patents Point to Automatic Printhead Swapping on Future Machines
Three new patent filings reveal a rack-based printhead exchange system and improved nozzle monitoring that could reach future Bambu Lab printers.
Elegoo Centauri Combo Drops to $329: What You Get for the Price
Elegoo cut the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo price to $329, bringing a 350C enclosed machine within reach of first-time buyers.
LightMake L4: A Four-Head Desktop 3D Printer That Runs Four Prints at Once
LightMake's new L4 packs four independent print heads and linear motors into a single desktop machine.
A 22-Year-Old Engineer 3D Prints Free Dentures for Low-Income Americans
Connor Gibson taught himself dental design and built a mobile digital denture lab that now prints custom teeth in hours instead of months for patients who cannot afford care.
3D Printing Money Watch: Medical, Industrial and AI 3D Draw New Cash
Hike Medical, Exentis, Math Magic and PyroGenesis all landed fresh funding or orders in late August, showing where capital is flowing in additive manufacturing right now.
ICON's Jason Ballard Takes 3D-Printed Housing to Mainstream America
Wells Fargo now mortgages ICON homes, and the Titan printer is selling out as 3D-printed construction finally finds buyers.
Bambu Lab Reportedly Developing Consumer UV Printer
Job postings reveal Bambu Lab is hiring for a UV printing project, signaling a move beyond FDM and laser tools.
Bambu Lab's 50 Student Ambassadors Are Teaching 3D Printing Across North America
Fifty students from North America are running workshops and demos as part of Bambu Lab's School Ambassador Program, reaching 30,000 people since May.
NASA-Backed Project Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D-Printed Space Cookies
Southern Illinois University researchers are 3D printing cookies from plastic and agricultural waste for NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge.
Bambu Lab Trust Center Turns One: Bug Bounty Hits $52K Payouts
One year after launching its Trust Center, Bambu Lab says its bug bounty program has paid out up to $52,000 per report and earned new global security certifications.
3D Systems and Savannah River Lab Partner on Nuclear 3D Printing
A new CRADA between 3D Systems and Savannah River National Laboratory targets advanced nuclear components and national security manufacturing.
3D-Printed Patch Delivers Two Cancer Drugs Through the Skin
Queen's University Belfast researchers built a dissolving microneedle patch that releases curcumin and 5-fluorouracil to treat skin cancer.
ATLIX Replaces TruPrint With xBUILD Ahead of IMTS and Formnext
TRUMPF's additive manufacturing arm is now ATLIX, and its machines carry the xBUILD name starting September 1st.
Sarginsons Becomes First UK Foundry With 3D Sand Core Printing
A Coventry foundry has invested £800,000 in inorganic 3D sand core printing to produce aluminium castings in 24 hours.
Adidas Futurecool: A 3D-Printed Sneaker Built for Volume
Limited to 400 pairs at first, then retail. Adidas is trying to prove 3D printed shoes can scale beyond novelty releases.
Bambu Lab Patents Point to Automatic Printhead Changes and Smarter Nozzle Checks
Three patent filings describe a rack-based toolhead exchanger and illuminated cooling ducts for nozzle monitoring. This is what that could mean for your next printer.
Berkeley Humanoid Lite: A $5,000 Robot You Can Print and Build Yourself
UC Berkeley released an open-source humanoid robot that fits on a desktop 3D printer and costs under $5,000, making humanoid robotics accessible to students and small teams.
X-Bow Systems Wins $11M Pentagon Contract to 3D-Print Solid Rocket Propellant
A New Mexico startup landed a $11M DoD contract to 3D print rocket propellant grains, aiming to cut interceptor production time from 30 months to days.
IperionX Gets $11.5M Army Task Order to Scale Domestic Titanium Fasteners
The U.S. Army funded IperionX's second SBIR Phase III task order at $11.5M, expanding Virginia-based titanium powder-to-part production for defense applications.
AM Pulse Asia: Metal 3D Printing Surges in Consumer, Nuclear and Space Markets
August brought $14M+ rounds, a 43-printer factory, a nuclear validation milestone and China's first private booster recovery, showing Asia's additive manufacturing sector is expanding across multiple fronts.
Waterloo's Diamond Electrodes Could Make Grid Storage Cheaper and Safer
A University of Waterloo team 3D-printed porous carbon electrodes with a diamond-pattern geometry that boosted redox flow battery performance by 52%.
UMaine's 3Dirigo X: A 30-Foot 3D-Printed Boat That Runs at 40 Knots
The University of Maine put a 9-meter, 3D-printed composite boat in the water that hits nearly 40 knots, and it did it by quadrupling the print speed.
Formlabs Management Shuffle: Chairman Exits as Former Apple Executive Joins Board
Formlabs co-founder Natan Liner is stepping down as Chairman while former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio joins as a strategic advisor.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview: Multi-Plug-In Support and a New UI on the Way
PrusaSlicer 3.0 preview is live with a plug-in marketplace, multi-plate jobs, a View Cube, and a UI built for multi-toolhead machines.
US Navy 3D-Printed Drones Aboard USS Essex: A Factory at Sea
Firestorm Labs xCell lets the USS Essex manufacture Squall FPV drones underway, giving the Navy organic drone production on the high seas.
Anker Quit 3D Printers in 2025, and AnkerMake Fans Are Still Wondering Why
Anker discontinued its AnkerMake 3D printer line in 2025 due to critical supply chain shortages, and it has gone quiet ever since.
US Army Wants More Expeditionary 3D Printers for Aviation Maintenance
The Army Aviation and Missile Command is requesting expeditionary 3D printing systems for three bases, signaling that field manufacturing is now a standard readiness requirement.
ORNL and Idaho Lab 3D Print Nuclear Pressure Vessels With AI Guidance
Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs are combining wire arc 3D printing with AI inspection to qualify large metal pressure vessels for the U.S. nuclear industry.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC Launch the FilaDC i10: Filament Storage That Actually Solves Humidity
A new cabinet from SUNLU and INSLOGIC keeps filament dry around the clock without running a heater, with pre-orders starting September 15.
6K Additive Revenue Jumps 73% as Aerospace Demand Fuels Metal Powder Growth
6K Additive reported $13.3M in first-half revenue backed by a $50M government support package and a fivefold capacity expansion in Pennsylvania.
Onkos Surgical Reaches 1,000th 3D Printed Pelvic Implant Case
The My3D platform passed a milestone as surgeons completed 1,000 patient-specific pelvic reconstructions.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Is the Biggest Rewrite in Slicing History
Prusa rebuilt its slicer from scratch with a new interface, multi-bed projects, and a plugin marketplace.
Four 3D Printing Deals Show Where the Money Is Going in 2026
Late August brought fresh funding for medical 3D printing, AI-generated 3D models, industrial screen printing, and titanium powder.
Bambu Lab Puts 50 Students in Charge of Teaching 3D Printing
The first School Ambassador cohort has run 41 events and reached 30,000 people since May, and it runs through May 2027.
3Dmensionals Opens a 3D Printing Production Facility in Cologne
A 3D printing retailer is now manufacturing parts for customers. 3Dmensionals launched in-house production in Cologne covering FDM, SLA, and SLS.
Adidas Futurecool Is a Fully 3D-Printed Sneaker Coming in 2027
Adidas will sell a fully 3D-printed sneaker next year. The Futurecool uses a single seamless structure instead of separate upper, midsole, and outsole pieces.
Quickparts Adds 12 Stratasys NEO SLA Systems Across Four Sites
Quickparts is deploying 12 Stratasys NEO SLA printers across four production sites in a $6M push for aerospace and defense manufacturing.
Formlabs Shuffles Its Board Ahead of an IPO
A founder steps down as chairman and a former Apple hardware executive joins as advisor. Formlabs is positioning itself for a public listing.
Modly Runs AI 3D Model Generation Directly on Your Desktop GPU
A new open-source app called Modly generates 3D models from text prompts or photos without sending data to the cloud.
Additive Willmann Puts Digital Quality Backbone at the Center of Its Metal AM Production
A German industrial metal AM specialist is connecting powder-to-part data with amsight's software to scale serial production and reduce documentation overhead.
Bambu Lab's LumHaus Lets You Design 3D-Printed Lamps Without CAD
Bambu Lab added a new MakerLab tool to MakerWorld that turns silhouette choices into ready-to-print lamp models in minutes.
SUNLU's FilaDC i10 Keeps Filament Dry Without Heating It Up
The FilaDC i10 stores ten spools inside a sealed cabinet that dehumidifies air with molecular sieves rather than heat, so filaments stay dry between prints without degrading.
Japan Approves Mass Production of 3D-Printed Terra B1 Interceptor Drones
Japan is 3D printing interceptor drones to counter low-cost attack UAVs, with the Terra B1 cleared for mass production in record time.
ATLANT 3D's NANOFABRICATOR PRO Prints at Atomic Scale for AI Chip Research
A Copenhagen startup ships a machine that deposits materials atom by atom to speed up AI-driven materials discovery and chip development.
Exentis Closes $40.8M in Asian Additive Screen Printing Deals
Two Asian framework agreements for 23 Exentis production systems signal growing industrial demand for high-volume additive manufacturing.
Meshy 7 Sets a New Benchmark for AI Image-to-3D Generation
The new Meshy 7 model leads competing systems on geometry alignment, measuring how closely a generated 3D model matches its source image.
Four Deals Show Where the 3D Printing Money Is Going in Late 2026
Hike Medical, Exentis, Math Magic, and PyroGenesis all raised capital or landed orders in late August. The money is flowing into medical devices, industrial AM, and AI-driven 3D modeling.
AML3D Posts Record Revenue and Its First Profitable Half-Year
AML3D posted $12.5 million in FY26 revenue, up 70% year over year, and recorded its first profitable half-year as US Navy contracts accelerate its ARCEMY roll-out.
3D-Printed Diamond Electrodes Boost Renewable Energy Storage by 52%
University of Waterloo researchers used nature-inspired diamond geometry to make flow batteries far more efficient.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Vows to Stay Ahead of Cody Wilson's 3D-Printed Gun Tool
Kathy Hochul says she will counter the Hochulization tool that Defense Distributed's Cody Wilson built to evade New York's 3D-printed gun detection law.
3D-Printed Electrode Design Boosts Redox Flow Battery Performance by 52 Percent
University of Waterloo researchers used nature-inspired geometries to redesign a key electrode, pointing toward safer large-scale renewable energy storage.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Is the Biggest Rewrite in Slicing History
Prusa released a preview of PrusaSlicer 3.0, throwing out the UI and building it from scratch exactly 15 years after the first Slic3r commit.
Hike Medical Raises $22.5 Million to 3D Print Custom Orthoses at Scale
A San Francisco startup is combining AI software with in-house 3D printing to make braces and prosthetics faster and cheaper.
ORNL and Idaho Lab Use Wire Arc 3D Printing for Nuclear Pressure Vessels
Oak Ridge and Idaho National Laboratories teamed up to produce a large metal pressure vessel using wire arc additive manufacturing.
US Army Aviation Command Wants Three More Expeditionary 3D Printers
The US Army is adding portable additive manufacturing systems at three bases to cut aircraft downtime caused by hard-to-find spare parts.
Morpho Brings Industrial UV Printing Down to the Desktop at IFA 2026
A former DJI executive is building a compact UV printer that lets small shops print directly on wood, glass, and leather without industrial infrastructure.
ATLANT 3D NANOFABRICATOR PRO Targets Atomic-Scale Chips and AI Materials
ATLANT 3D launched its NANOFABRICATOR PRO for atomic-layer processing, targeting chips and AI materials research. U.S. production starts in Fremont.
Prusa Patents a Three-Head Multitool to Repair Failed 3D Prints
Prusa Development filed for a patent on a handheld multitool with extrusion, soldering, and smoothing heads. It aims to fix cracked prints without starting over.
Quantum Cyber Installs 80 3D Printers to Build Drones in Bridgeport
A Connecticut defense startup is running an 80-printer farm to manufacture interceptor drones and their custom EMP-shielding filament in-house.
Creality's Revenue Rose, but Its Printer Business Barely Grew
Creality posted an H1 loss despite higher revenue, as printer sales stayed flat and the company spent heavily on marketing and a new Shenzhen HQ.
LightMake L4: Four Printheads and Linear Motors for $1,299
LightMake's Kickstarter L4 printer puts four independent printheads on linear motors, reaching 1,000 mm/s travel speed and four parallel prints.
Researchers Build a Model That Predicts Stronger Layer Bonds in FFF 3D Printing
A new uncertainty-aware model predicts the best temperature and speed settings to improve layer bonding in FFF 3D printing.
Bambu Lab Is Shutting Down MakerWorld's PrintMon Maker and AI Scanner
Bambu Lab will close MakerWorld's AI Scanner and PrintMon Maker on September 20, saying the current versions no longer meet community expectations.
Continuous Composites Wins Navy Phase II to Embed Wiring in 3D-Printed Drones
The U.S. Navy awarded Continuous Composites a Phase II SBIR contract to embed electrical conductors directly into CF3D-printed composite UAV structures.
Saudi Arabia's 3D Printing Market Is on a $1.7 Billion Trajectory
A new Monsha'at report puts Saudi Arabia's 3D printing market at $320 million in 2025, growing 20.5% annually toward $1.7 billion by 2034.
Aectual's Amsterdam Lab 3D-Prints Circular Interiors for Luxury Brands
A former canal-house project now supplies 3D-printed walls and furniture to Tiffany, Hermès, and Nike from a circular factory in Amsterdam.
USS Essex Carried a 3D-Printed Drone Factory to RIMPAC
A Firestorm Labs containerized microfactory aboard the USS Essex printed 12 drones and more than 1,000 parts while underway at RIMPAC 2026.
Japan Greenlights Mass Production of 3D-Printed Interceptor Drones
Japan's defense agency signed a deal to mass-produce 3D-printed interceptor drones by 2027, aiming for speed and distributed manufacturing.
22-Year-Old Engineer 3D-Prints Free Dentures for Those Who Cannot Pay
Connor Gibson turned a months-long dental process into a weekend mobile lab. He has printed up to 35 sets of free dentures in a single weekend.
Israeli Surgeons 3D-Print a New Pelvis for Teen With Inoperable Tumor
A 15-year-old from Russia traveled to Israel after doctors said his pelvic cancer could not be removed. A 19-hour surgery replaced half his pelvis with a custom 3D-printed implant.
Czinger 21C Spyder Puts 3D Printing at the Center of a $2.75M Hypercar
The 21C Spyder debuts BrakeNode, a single 3D-printed piece that replaces the entire front brake and suspension upright, cutting 1.5 pounds per wheel.
Costco Sells 3D Printers: What Retail Mainstreaming Means
Costco is now carrying the Creality K2 Combo and Bambu Lab A1 Combo online, turning 3D printing into a warehouse-club purchase rather than a specialty buy.
Avio Aero Built an Italian 3D Printing Hub That GE Could Not Ignore
The Cameri plant in northern Italy now produces additively manufactured TiAl turbine blades for the world's largest jet engine.
BMW Has 3D Printed More Than 1.6 Million Parts at Its Additive Manufacturing Campus
BMW's Munich-area campus now produces over 100,000 additively manufactured components a year for vehicle plants around the world.
ORNL and A.J. Tuck Use 3D Printed Mandrels to Build Leak-Free Nuclear Parts
A hybrid process that combines 3D printing with electroforming and hot isostatic pressing is producing leak-free containers for nuclear components.
6K Additive Sales Climb as Aerospace and Defense Buy More Metal Powder
6K Additive's first-half results show rapid growth as aerospace and defense customers ramp up orders for its metal powders.
The Pentagon Is Clearing Bureaucracy So 3D Printing Can Move Faster
A delayed cybersecurity deadline and the Navy's Project Peculiar Document both point to one goal: parts on demand, not paper trails.
Formlabs Adds Ex-Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio as Advisor and Investor
The desktop SLA leader now has a Head of Investor Relations and a former Apple SVP on its bench. The signal is hard to miss.
Amnovis Is Scaling Patient-Specific 3D Printed Implants, One Regulatory File at a Time
On the latest 3DPOD, Amnovis CEO Ruben Wauthle explains how contract manufacturing and a shared FDA Master File turn custom implants into repeatable products.
AI Helped Researchers 3D Print a NASA Rocket Alloy on Ordinary Hardware
Washington State University scientists used AI to find printable settings for GRCop-42 among more than 100 million possibilities, cutting the needed laser power to 500 watts.
A 3D-Printed Banjo With a Balloon for a Sound Box Tests the Physics of Resonance
Co:Creation Lab built a snap-fit banjo around an inflated balloon so players can feel how air volume changes tone.
Scientists 3D-Printed Cookies From Plastic Bottles and Corn Stalks
SIU Carbondale researchers used engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and crop waste into protein-rich cookies aimed at space missions and food insecurity.
Lufthansa Technik Replaced a Break-Prone Aircraft Latch With a 3D-Printed Titanium One
The polymer latch in Airbus A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters kept failing and could not be bought alone, so Lufthansa Technik redesigned it for metal 3D printing.
Stratasys Made Sustainability an Executive Role. Other AM Makers Should Follow.
Rosa Coblens, VP of Sustainability and Communications at Stratasys, is proving that AM can be a genuine lever for resource efficiency and supply-chain resilience.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro Wants to Make Tough PLA the Default Choice
The new filament doubles impact strength over standard HT-PLA and prints at 300 mm/s on ordinary desktop hardware.
Queen's University Belfast Tests a 3D-Printed Patch That Dissolves to Fight Skin Cancer
The microneedle patch carries two cancer drugs through the skin without needles, then vanishes after use.
IMTS 2026 Will Show How 3D Printing Is Quietly Rebuilding the U.S. Defense Industrial Base
An 11-foot test vehicle and live drone production will headline the Emerging Technology Center at IMTS 2026.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026: China Has Built the Full Additive Manufacturing Stack
Hall 15 at Formnext Asia Shenzhen hosted 330 exhibitors across 20,000 square meters, showing a complete ecosystem from printers to powder handling, green lasers, and print farms.
SUNLU and INSLOGIC's FilaDC i10 Dries Filament by Removing Moisture From the Air
The FilaDC i10 is a sealed filament cabinet that uses molecular sieves instead of heat to keep spools dry between prints, and it is far quieter than a heated dryer.
ORNL's DuAlumin-3D Is a Heat-Resistant 3D Printed Aluminium Alloy
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed DuAlumin-3D, an aluminium alloy that keeps its strength above 200°C. It opens the door to lighter aerospace and automotive parts made with additive manufacturing.
AMRC North West Is Accelerating UK Additive Manufacturing Adoption
The University of Sheffield's AMRC North West hub in Blackburn is turning additive manufacturing research into shop-floor reality for UK defence and aerospace companies.
Creality's SPARKX i8 Puts Four Colors Inside One Toolhead With QuarTeks
Creality's upcoming SPARKX i8 routes four filaments through a single hotend, cutting color-switch times to under a second and eliminating external purge waste. Price and release date are still unannounced.
Prusa Refreshes XL, CORE One Lineup With New Hardware and Upgrade Kits
Prusa's refreshed XL+, CORE One L+, and CORE One+ (Gen 2) bring nozzle wipers, faster tool calibration, and new belts while keeping prices flat. Existing owners can buy upgrade kits instead of replacing their machines.
HeyGears G1 Pulls in $14 Million on Kickstarter for Full-Color Desktop 3D Printing
HeyGears passed $14 million on Kickstarter for the G1, a desktop machine that combines full-color 3D printing, UV texture printing, and direct-to-garment output in one box.
SPEE3D Printed Metal Parts at Sea During RIMPAC 2026
A US-Canadian team used a cold spray metal printer aboard a Canadian supply ship during the world's largest maritime exercise, producing eight parts while underway.
The Pentagon's Project Peculiar Document Wants to Cut the Paperwork Blocking 3D-Printed Navy Parts
A new Navy initiative called Project Peculiar Document aims to speed up approval of 3D-printed parts on submarines and ships.
X-Bow Systems Lands $11 Million Pentagon Deal to 3D Print Rocket Propellant
The Missile Defense Agency awarded X-Bow Systems $11 million to flight-test 3D-printed solid rocket propellant for missile interceptors.
Notre Dame Researchers Can Now 3D Print Blood Capillary Networks
A hybrid method prints tissue scaffolds and tiny capillaries with machine learning-optimized parameters, bringing functional organ bioprinting closer.
Stratasys and Limbitless Expand a 12-Year Push to 3D Print Prosthetics for Kids
The renewed partnership sends a Certified Pre-Owned F370 to Limbitless Solutions to help more children get customized 3D printed prosthetic devices.
Divergent Puts Its Own 12-Laser Printer at the Center of a Manufacturing Expansion
Divergent is replacing its Nikon SLM machines with an in-house 12-laser system and building a 430,000 sq.ft. factory to scale defense and automotive production.
UK Additive Manufacturing Has Too Many Labs Doing the Same Work
A new TCT column argues that Britain's 3D printing research landscape is strong on paper but suffers from duplicated efforts and a stalled path to factory floors.
AMRC North West Is Bringing Industrial 3D Printing to Lancashire
The University of Sheffield's Blackburn centre is already testing metal AM parts for BAE Systems and smaller UK firms.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026: China Has Built the AM Stack
China's 3D printing supply chain can now assemble a full production stack around new applications in weeks, not years. That speed is the story of Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026.
ORNL's DuAlumin-3D Alloy Survives 400°C, Heads Toward Production
Oak Ridge's new 3D-printable aluminum alloy already powered a GM truck engine and could reshape how automakers use lightweight metal parts.
Aectual's Amsterdam Lab Is 3D Printing Floors, Walls, and Furniture for a Circular Future
The Dutch studio that started with a canal house is now scaling 3D-printed interiors for global clients through distributed manufacturing.
Costa Rica's Public Health System Just Implanted Its First In-House 3D-Printed Skull Plate
Surgeons at San Juan de Dios Hospital used a custom cranial implant designed and printed entirely inside CCSS facilities.
Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project Just Opened 36 Student Homes in Denmark
A Danish team used a COBOD BOD3 printer to build 36 student apartments in Holstebro, cutting print time from several weeks to five days per block.
IMTS 2026 Preview: EOS M4 Onyx and a New Industrial AI Arena Headline the Show
The September manufacturing show will spotlight industrial AI, automation, and the North American debut of EOS's M4 Onyx metal printer.
R3 Printing Emerges From Stealth After Eight Years, Ships R3 Printer Ultra August 31
The Los Angeles company spent eight years quietly building two industrial FFF printers before announcing the R3 Printer and R3 Printer Ultra.
US Navy Tests At-Sea Metal 3D Printing for the First Time at RIMPAC 2026
A US-led team 3D printed metal parts aboard a Canadian support ship during RIMPAC 2026, proving that warships can manufacture their own spare parts at sea.
4D-Printed Hydrogel Expanders Could Replace Silicone Balloons
A new hydrogel expander grows inside the body over weeks, removing the repeated injections and extra surgery that current tissue expansion needs.
MIT's Bifur-Circuits Are Printable Blocks That Change Shape
MIT's printable blocks lock into stable poses and read their own shape through built-in circuits, no hinges or motors required.
Creality's SPARKX i7 Nano Packs Four-Color Printing Into a $299 Desktop Box
The newest i7 drops the external spool tower and still prints up to four colors with AI-assisted monitoring.
Co Print Quadro Puts Four Independent Toolheads on One Bed-Slinger for $649
Four toolheads, no purge tower, and a sub-$650 Kickstarter price could make multi-color printing far less wasteful.
3D Systems Partners With Savannah River Lab to Advance Nuclear 3D Printing
The CRADA will develop materials, equipment, and AI-driven workflows for components that must survive extreme temperatures, radiation, and mechanical loads.
Bambu Lab Is Building a Desktop UV Printer, Job Listings Confirm
Nine new engineering roles posted this month describe a consumer-grade UV inkjet product, not the full-color 3D printer many fans were hoping for.
UMaine Launches 3Dirigo X, a 30-Foot 3D-Printed Boat Built for Open Water
The 30-foot vessel prints at 500 pounds per hour and is designed for offshore speeds up to 40 knots, with defense and commercial applications in mind.
Navy Fast-Tracks 3D-Printed Parts to Keep Submarine Production on Schedule
A new technical directive removes part-by-part engineering reviews so approved metal 3D printing processes can replace legacy cast and wrought components.
This 3D-Printed Banjo Uses a Party Balloon as Its Sound Box
Co:Creation Lab's $7 Balloon Banjo turns an inflated balloon into a tunable sound box for a hands-on lesson in acoustics.
ACMI Launches $3 Million Horizon Cup for Manufacturing Startups
The Indiana competition offers non-dilutive funding plus access to ACMI's National Security Industrial Hub and its EOS metal printers.
AI and Wire Arc 3D Printing Target the Nuclear Supply Gap
Two national labs are using AI-guided wire arc printing to qualify pressure vessels without waiting months for destructive testing.
Beehive Industries Buys Two Nikon SLM NXG 600E Metal 3D Printers
The NXG 600E systems each pack 12 1kW lasers and a 600 x 600 x 1500 mm build envelope for aerospace and defense parts.
Formlabs Fuse X1 Brings Industrial SLS Printing Down to $84,999
The new Fuse X1 offers a 330 x 330 x 565 mm build volume, 50% lower part costs, and 3x the throughput of legacy industrial SLS systems.
AnyShape Adds Two EOS M 400-4 Metal Printers to Handle Defense and Aerospace Demand
The Belgian service bureau says its new four-laser EOS machines could be fully booked through 2028 before qualification is even finished.
U.S. Air Force Pumps Another $9 Million Into 3D Systems' Metal LFAM Program
The GEN-II DMP-1000 program has now reached $27.4 million in funding as the Air Force pushes toward flight-ready large-format metal prints.
A 3D-Printed Foam Shell Turned a Tiny Piaggio Ape Into a Camper Ready for Nordkapp
Nugae's CoreLight3D foam and large-format printing cut the camper body weight to 70kg, down from 200kg.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens a Rocket Propellant Test Site at Camp Ripley
The Minnesota National Guard base gives Chromatic a single site where it can print and static-fire test 3D printed rocket propellant.
A YouTuber Turned a Boring Gate Into Custom Metal Art With AI and a CNC Plasma Cutter
NeedItMakeIt designed, cut, and welded a one-of-a-kind metal gate using AI-generated artwork and a CNC plasma table.
Argonne Proposes an ASME Code Pathway for 3D-Printed Nuclear Reactor Parts
Argonne National Laboratory has submitted a proposal to ASME that would clear the way for laser powder bed fusion parts inside nuclear reactors.
Ursa Major to Go Public in $2.3B SPAC Deal With Inflection Point
The Colorado-based rocket motor company will list on Nasdaq through a merger that could deliver over $350 million to scale additive manufacturing production.
Engineered Yeast Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D-Printed Food for Space Missions
Researchers at Southern Illinois University have programmed yeasts to convert PET bottles and crop waste into vanilla-flavored, 3D-printed protein cookies.
Creality K3 Teased With KliTek Nozzle-Changing System for Q3 2026
Creality's upcoming K3 printer swaps nozzles in about 5 seconds and blends CMYK colors in a single print with virtually no material waste.
TPM3D Launches Compact SLS System With 67% More Build Volume
The CF250 + PPS250 keeps a 0.53 m² footprint while expanding build volume to 250 × 250 × 320 mm for engineering teams short on floor space.
Fraunhofer IWM Builds a Fatigue Prediction Tool for Metal 3D Prints
German researchers have developed a model-based workflow that predicts how post-processing affects the fatigue life of metal AM parts.
U.S. Defense 3D Printing Funding Jumps 83% to $3.3 Billion in 2026
Pentagon budget programs for additive manufacturing hit $3.3 billion this fiscal year, pushing demand for advanced 3D printing materials.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro: Tough Heat-Resistant Filament That Still Prints Like PLA
The new HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength and layer adhesion while keeping the 150C heat resistance that makes HT-PLA useful for functional parts.
Slant 3D Podcast: AI 3D Models Are Finally Getting Good
Slant 3D's latest podcast argues that AI-generated 3D models are close to useful for real products, and Bambu Lab's UV printer hiring spree keeps growing.
Bambu Lab Teases the R1, Its First Standalone Laser Engraver and Cutter
Bambu Lab posted a teaser for the R1, a standalone laser engraver and cutter due in September 2026. No specs or price have been published yet.
General Atomics Wins $5.5M America Makes Project Call for Aluminum 3D Printing Data
The GOTHAAM program will build material allowables for a 7075-T73-equivalent aluminum alloy across three sizes of laser powder bed fusion systems.
LDO's MOG Kit Lets You 3D Print a Working Unimog-Style RC Truck From 582 Parts
LDO Motion is selling a hardware kit for a fully 3D-printed Unimog U5023 tribute that uses more than 582 parts, functional portal axles, and a 750-page build guide.
Bambu Lab and Insta360 Launch a 3D-Printed Accessory Challenge for the Luna Ultra
The two companies released official 3MF and STL files so makers can design, print, and share custom accessories for Insta360's flagship 8K gimbal camera.
Adidas Futurecool Is a Fully 3D-Printed Sneaker Heading for Retail
Adidas is releasing 400 numbered pairs of the Futurecool now, with a wider global launch planned for April 2027 at €180.
FibreSeeker 3 Wants to Bring Continuous Carbon Fiber 3D Printing to Your Desk
A former Anisoprint team is crowdfunding a desktop continuous-fiber printer that claims 900 MPa tensile strength for under $3,000.
Elegoo's H1 HT Filament Dryer Heats Up to 85C and Actually Looks Good
The $70 drybox targets moisture-related print failures and adds print-through outlets so you can feed filament straight into your printer.
AI Found a Way to 3D Print NASA's GRCop-42 Rocket Alloy at Just 500 Watts
Washington State University researchers used AI to pick six workable print settings out of more than 100 million possibilities, using only 40 experiments.
ICON Uses One 3D Printing System to Build Radically Different Kinds of Homes
The same robotic concrete wall system now supports a 100-home suburb, permanent homeless housing, and a desert hotel.
Tripo P2.0 Preview Generates 3D Models With Up to 50,000 Triangles
Tripo AI's new preview uses a diffusion approach to build production-ready 3D meshes with native quad topology and much higher polygon budgets.
FAA Warns Pilots About Unapproved 3D-Printed Cockpit Accessories Sold on Etsy
The FAA issued an Unapproved Parts Notification for 23 cockpit items, including cup holders and yoke grips, sold by a Kentucky Etsy seller.
Denmark Completes Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project
SAGA Space Architects and COBOD have finished 36 3D-printed student apartments in Holstebro, Denmark, in what they call Europe's largest project of its kind.
BIO INX's 3D-Printed Scaffold Regenerated Cartilage in Rabbit Knees
A biodegradable resin printed into micro-scaffolds helped rabbit knee cartilage regrow to 91% of normal thickness in a new TU Wien study.
Guam's Navy-Funded 3D Printing Hub Won't Hit Full Speed Until 2027
ASTRO America's $40 million GAMMA facility in Guam is pushing its full-capacity target from late 2026 to February 2027 as qualification work takes longer than expected.
Costa Rica's Public Health System Implants Its First In-House 3D-Printed Skull Implant
Costa Rica's public health system designed, validated and implanted a custom 3D-printed cranial prosthesis in its own hospital, cutting costs by 64%.
UMaine Launches 3Dirigo X, a 30-Foot 3D-Printed Boat Built for the Open Ocean
The University of Maine launched 3Dirigo X, a 30-foot vessel it says is the first 3D-printed boat of its size designed for high-speed offshore use.
Slant 3D Portals: Sell 3D Prints Without Running a Storefront
Portals lets designers upload a model, set a price, and share a link while Slant 3D prints, packs, and ships every order.
A $5,000 Desktop Carbon Fiber 3D Printer Held 20 kg in This Test
A YouTuber tested a $5,000 desktop continuous carbon fiber printer and found it can hold 20 kg on a tiny hook.
Nebraska Opens $8M 3D Printing Center for Prosthetics and Surgery
University of Nebraska Omaha landed an $8 million NSF grant to build a statewide hub for healthcare 3D printing.
A 70kg 3D Printed Camper Shell Took This Rider From Italy to Norway
Francesco Furlani drove a Piaggio Ape fitted with a large-format printed foam body 4,500 kilometers from Italy to Nordkapp.
ORNL and A.J. Tuck 3D Print a Nuclear Mandrel That Leaks Nothing
Oak Ridge and a Tennessee metal fabricator built a hybrid process that prints, electroforms, and presses a leak-free mandrel for advanced reactor components.
A Ukrainian Designer 3D-Printed Wearable Summer Sandals From a Single Flat Piece
Sofia Rousinovich used a Bambu Lab H2D and flexible TPU to print supportless sandals in war-torn Kyiv.
Bambu Lab Faces Open Source Lawsuit Threat Over Slicer Code
The Software Freedom Conservancy says Bambu Studio keeps critical networking libraries proprietary, violating the AGPLv3 license it inherited from PrusaSlicer.
Firestorm Labs 3D-Printed Drones Deployed Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
Firestorm Labs printed over 1,000 drone parts aboard USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026, manufacturing complete Squall FPV drones at sea to test counter-UAS tactics.
General Atomics Wins $5.5M America Make Contract for Aerospace 3D Printing
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems takes the $5.5M GOTHAAM award to develop 3D printable high-strength aluminum for defense and commercial aircraft.
Notre Dame Researchers 3D Print Blood Capillary Networks
A hybrid bioprinting method at Notre Dame creates tiny vascular channels lined with living cells.
Navy Fast-Tracks 3D Printed Parts for Submarine Fleet
New technical requirements will let the Navy approve metal 3D printed parts faster across its submarine program.
Onkos Surgical Reaches 1,000 Cases With 3D-Printed Pelvic Implants
The patient-specific My3D platform has now completed 1,000 pelvic reconstructions since receiving FDA clearance in 2022.
Stratasys and Limbitless Expand 3D-Printed Prosthetics for Kids
Stratasys donated a Certified Pre-Owned F370 to Limbitless Solutions as the partnership enters its second decade.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens Camp Ripley for Rocket Propellant Testing
A Minneapolis company can now 3D print and static-fire rocket propellant at the same Minnesota National Guard site, cutting shipping delays and speeding defense qualification.
ORNL and INL Use Wire Arc 3D Printing to Fix Nuclear Supply Chain
Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs are teaming up to 3D print nuclear pressure vessels with AI-empowered real-time quality checks, reducing reliance on overseas forging.
ACMI Launches $3M Horizon Manufacturing Cup for Defense Startups
The American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation is offering $3 million in non-dilutive funding to early-stage defense manufacturing startups, with access to metal 3D printing infrastructure.
South Korea's Lincsolution Builds AM Defense Hub Amid US-China Tensions
Lincsolution is establishing a dedicated aerospace and defense 3D printing hub in Daejeon, targeting satellite parts, guided weapons, and military drones.
Materialise Revenue Rises 8% as Aerospace and Defense Sales Jump
Materialise beat expectations in Q2 2026 with revenue up 8.1% and net profit up sharply, driven by a 40% jump in aerospace sales.
Fourteen Bambu Lab Printers Built a Nine-Meter Dinosaur Skeleton
Five 30-foot Megalosaurus skeletons now stand at Blenheim Palace, each printed in seven weeks on a farm of desktop Bambu Lab machines.
U.S. Marines 3D Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft in Okinawa
Marines in Okinawa built and tested a working 7-meter foam hull, proving they can manufacture expeditionary boats at the point of need.
Ursa Major Goes Public in $2.3 Billion SPAC Deal
Hypersonics and solid rocket motor maker Ursa Major will list on Nasdaq in Q1 2027 after merging with a SPAC backed by Inflection Point Asset Management.
SPEE3D Cold Spray Metal Printing Debuts at Sea During RIMPAC 2026
A US-led team printed 32 mission-critical metal parts aboard the Canadian vessel MV Asterix during RIMPAC 2026.
Arc Impact Brings 3D-Printed Sand Casting to Defense Manufacturers
Arc Impact is selling digital casting services that pair simulation with 3D-printed sand molds and cores, giving defense programs a tool-less path to hard-to-source metal parts.
SIU Carbondale Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D-Printed Space Food
Southern Illinois University researchers have engineered yeast to convert PET plastic and farm waste into protein-rich cookies, 3D-printed through NASA's Deep Space Food Challenge.
Creality Posts H1 Loss, Plans $81M Shenzhen Headquarters
Three months after its Hong Kong IPO, Creality swung to an $8.8M first-half loss while planning a new $81M additive manufacturing campus in Shenzhen.
Lufthansa Technik 3D Prints a Titanium Latch for Aircraft MRO
A titanium aircraft roller coupler latch produced with additive manufacturing has been installed and certified under EASA rules, opening the door for more 3D printed spare parts in aviation maintenance.
Creality SPARKX i8 Teaser Puts Four Filaments Through One Nozzle
Creality's latest printer merges four color channels into a single toolhead, but there is no price or ship date yet.
xTool X1 Puts High-Speed Laser Engraving and Cutting on One Desktop
xTool's new X1 platform combines galvo engraving, CO2 cutting, and modular laser upgrades into a single desktop machine.
HeyGears G1 Crowdfunds Over $14M for Full-Color Desktop 3D Printing
The G1 blends UV flatbed and resin 3D printing to offer 10 million colors on textiles, paper, and 3D models.
AMUG 2027 Opens Registration: Five Days of Additive Manufacturing in Atlantic City
The user-led additive manufacturing conference returns March 14-18, 2027 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City.
Canuck Creator's August Community Print Showcase Proves the 3D Printing Scene Is Still Growing
The monthly showcase stream packed Unimog mods, Discord highlights, and enough printer talk to remind you why this community hits different.
3D-Printed TPMS Membranes Could Make Artificial Lungs More Efficient
Researchers have used 3D printing to create a new type of membrane for artificial lungs that improves oxygen transfer and reduces the surface area needed.
Phase3D Lands Phillips Federal as Exclusive North American Defense Reseller
Phase3D has partnered with Phillips Federal to distribute its in-situ monitoring hardware across the North American defense market, a move that signals growing maturity for metal AM quality control.
Denmark Completes Europe's Largest 3D-Printed Housing Project
Thirty-six 3D-printed student apartments have been completed in Holstebro, Denmark, in what developers call Europe's largest project of its kind.
SPEE3D Cold Spray Printing Debuts at Sea During RIMPAC 2026
Cold spray metal 3D printing went to sea for the first time aboard a Canadian vessel during RIMPAC 2026.
Prusa CORE One+ Now Available With Bondtech INDX 8-Tool Toolchanger
Prusa's CORE One+ can now be ordered with Bondtech's INDX 8-tool toolchanger, cutting material swap times from 42 seconds to 12 and eliminating purge waste between nozzles.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Adopts Color-Coded Markforged Tooling
Subaru of Indiana Automotive is using Markforged Onyx GF to 3D print color-coded assembly jigs, replacing brittle ABS tools that cracked under repeated use on its multi-model line.
Q2 2026 AM Financials: Consolidation Hits Hard While VC Cash Flows In
Big names are quitting additive manufacturing, public AM stocks are mixed, and startups are raising nine figures. Q2 2026 was a tale of two additive markets.
Czinger 21C Spyder: A $2.75M Hypercar Built Around 3D Printing
Czinger's open-top 21C Spyder puts additive manufacturing at the structural core of a $2.75M limited-run hypercar, with 23% of the car 3D printed.
RIT Team 3D Prints a Prosthetic Hand With Built-In Sensing
Rochester Institute of Technology researchers combined bioprinting, smart sensors, and multi-material printing into one prosthetic prototype.
UMaine to Build Nine 3D-Printed Homes With BioHome3D
The University of Maine is scaling its wood-fiber 3D-printed home technology to nine houses in the Bangor area with nonprofit partner Penquis.
Australian Solicitor Charged After 3D-Printed Firearms Investigation
New South Wales police raided a solicitor's office and seized a 3D printer, firearm blueprints, and weapons after a months-long investigation into illegal printed guns.
New UCL Lattice Makes 3D Prints 3x Stronger Without Extra Material
UCL researchers have developed a triply-twinned lattice structure that boosts stiffness by up to 380% and strength by 279% using the same amount of plastic.
Deakin Researchers Print Rotary Kirigami Cylinders That Snap Into Shape
A Deakin University team used rotary 3D printing to make multistable kirigami cylinders that switch stiffness states under tension, with applications from helmet liners to shock absorbers.
Phase3D Pairs With Phillips Federal to Scale Defence AM Inspection
Phillips Federal becomes the exclusive North American defence channel partner for Phase3D's real-time Fringe Inspection platform, putting in-situ defect detection into more depots and manufacturing programs.
ORNL and A.J. Tuck Turn 3D Printing Into a Nuclear Manufacturing Tool
A new hybrid process from Oak Ridge National Lab and A.J. Tuck combines polymer 3D printing with electroforming to produce leak-free HIP cans for advanced nuclear reactors.
Entina Gives Away Free 3D Printers to U.S. Schools Through Back-to-School Program
Selected U.S. K-12 schools can apply for a free Entina Tina2C 3D printer and filament kit through a limited program running through September 28.
AI Teaches Itself to Tune 3D Printers, Cuts Out the Guesswork
A new AI agent optimized SLS printer settings across three nylon materials in 40 experiments, hitting manufacturer strength specs without a human expert in the loop.
China Bets on Cheap 3D-Printed Drone Interceptors
Chinese companies are mass-producing 3D-printed interceptor drones costing $1,500 to $2,900 each to counter cheap kamikaze UAVs.
ExOne and voxeljet Officially Merge Into One Legal Entity
ExOne GmbH and voxeljet GmbH completed their legal merger on August 13, 2026, consolidating decades of binder jetting expertise under a single German entity.
Costa Rica 3D Prints Its First In-House Cranial Implant
Costa Rica's public health system has surgically implanted a customized 3D-printed cranial prosthesis, cutting implant costs by 64 percent.
Hyundai and Kia Open a Dedicated Additive Manufacturing Center
Hyundai and Kia have opened their first dedicated additive manufacturing facility in South Korea, marking nearly 30 years since the group first installed an industrial 3D printer.
3D Printing Plus CNC Is How You Get Parts Into Production
A Michigan manufacturer shows why adding 5-axis CNC finishing to industrial 3D printing is the fastest route from prototype to production part.
How 3D-Printed Milwaukee Packout Organizers Became a $500K Business
A small operation turned 3D-printed Milwaukee Packout organizers into a business making roughly $500,000 per year.
Florida Atlantic University 3D-Prints Seaweed Structures to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms
An $800K EPA grant is funding AI-guided 3D-printed lanthanum and sargassum structures that remove phosphorus from Lake Okeechobee.
Jean Paul Gaultier and Sculpteo 3D Print AW26 Haute Couture
Five couture looks from Gaultier's autumn/winter 2026-27 Paris show were built with HP Multi Jet Fusion and SLS 3D printing.
Virginia Tech Is 3D Printing Inside a Tormach CNC Using Off-the-Shelf Robots
A new DREAMS Lab project mounts a robotic 3D printing head inside a standard CNC machine.
Notre Dame and Harvard Print Blood Vessels Smaller Than 10 Microns
A hybrid bioprinting method combines extrusion and aerosol jet printing to build capillary-scale vascular networks.
DOE Pumps $50M Into Coreshell and AM Batteries to Build a Graphite-Free Battery Supply Chain
Coreshell Technologies and AM Batteries landed a $50 million DOE award to build domestic electrode and cell capacity using metallurgical silicon instead of Chinese graphite.
AM Services Market Is Morphing From Print Shops Into Full Production Partners
AM Research says the services sector was worth about $8.9 billion in 2025 and could hit $38 billion by 2035 as providers move beyond prototyping.
UMaine Scales BioHome3D Into a Nine-Home 3D-Printed Neighborhood
The University of Maine is moving from a single prototype to a nine-home development built from sawmill waste and large-format 3D printing.
Czinger 21C Spyder Is a $2.75M 3D-Printed Convertible Hypercar
Los Angeles-based Czinger has turned its 21C hypercar into an open-top Spyder, with 3D-printed brakes and a 1,250-hp hybrid powertrain.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Brings Four-Color Printing to a $299 Desktop
Creality's new SPARKX i7 Nano fits four-color multi-material printing into a compact $299 package with automatic filament switching.
Materialise Q2 2026: Aerospace and Defense Drive Manufacturing Rebound
Materialise returned to manufacturing growth in Q2 as aerospace demand jumped 40%, pushing revenue up 8.1% and lifting profitability.
Japan Approves Mass Production of 3D-Printed Interceptor Drones
Japan's defense agency signed a mass production deal for Terra Drone's 3D-printed interceptor drones, the only system to pass fast-tracked military tests.
3D Systems and Savannah River Lab Partner on Nuclear 3D Printing
A new CRADA between 3D Systems and Savannah River National Laboratory targets 3D-printed nuclear components, from heat exchangers to reactor internals.
3D-Printed TPMS Membranes Could Make Artificial Lungs 88% More Efficient
A Hannover Medical School team used additive manufacturing to produce a new lung membrane architecture that boosts oxygen transfer by up to 88% over conventional hollow-fiber designs.
SHINING 3D Launches EinScan Trak, a Wireless Marker-Free 3D Scanner
The new EinScan Trak eliminates prep markers and merges large-area tracking with handheld detail capture in one wireless system.
ATLANT 3D Launches a Machine That Builds AI-Designed Materials Atom by Atom
Copenhagen-based ATLANT 3D unveiled NANOFABRICATOR PRO, a platform that deposits material one atomic layer at a time to turn AI material predictions into real, testable samples.
Lufthansa Technik 3D Prints a Titanium Latch to Keep Aircraft Flying
A broken polymer latch on A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters led Lufthansa Technik to 3D print a titanium replacement that passes aviation certification.
Creality Posts H1 Loss, Plans $80M Shenzhen AM Campus
Hong Kong-listed Creality lost $8.8M in H1 2026 despite 13% revenue growth, as it pours cash into R&D, marketing, and a new Shenzhen additive manufacturing headquarters.
Subaru Indiana Replaces ABS Jigs With Markforged Onyx GF
Subaru of Indiana Automotive uses color-coded Markforged Onyx GF tooling to position QR labels and assembly jigs across multiple vehicle variants on the production line.
Formlabs Hires Former Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio as Strategic Advisor
The former head of iPhone and Mac hardware joins the professional 3D printing company as it restructures its board.
Bosch and Nikon SLM 3D Print a Complete V8 Engine Block in One Piece
A full V8 engine block printed in aluminum without tooling or casting shows how far metal AM has come for automotive production.
ADDITIV Medical 2026 Tackles AI, ROI, and Surgery's 3D Printing Gaps
The free online summit brings together surgeons, device makers, and 3D printing specialists to debate trust, cost, and real patient outcomes.
AI Finds a Cheaper Way to 3D Print NASA's GRCop-42 Rocket Alloy
Washington State University researchers used AI to find settings that let standard metal printers handle the heat-resistant copper alloy.
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Pre-Qualify Metal Powders for LPBF Printers
A new partnership delivers pre-validated metal powders and processing parameters for LPBF systems.
ORNL and A.J. Tuck 3D Print Nuclear Parts With Hybrid Polymer-Metal Process
A new Oak Ridge process combines polymer 3D printing and electroforming for nuclear reactor parts.
Prusa CORE One+ INDX 8-Tool Kit Ships as Full Assembled Printers Go on Sale
First INDX conversion kits are leaving the factory, complete CORE One+ (Gen 2) printers with 8-tool Bondtech toolchangers are now in stock.
Reebok Question 96/26: A 3D-Printed Remake of Allen Iverson's Iconic Sneaker
Zellerfeld and Reebok have reissued the 1996 Question as a single-piece 3D-printed slip-on, marking the latest step in footwear manufacturing.
ADDITIV Medical 2026 Brings Surgeons, Engineers, and AI Together for Healthcare 3D Printing
A free virtual summit on October 21 will bring together surgeons from UCSF and Barcelona with 3D printing leaders to debate AI-designed implants, reimbursement, and surgical safety.
HeyGears G1 Crowdfunds Over $14M for Desktop Full-Color 3D Printing
HeyGears has pulled in $14.6M on Kickstarter for its G1, a $3,000 hybrid that combines UV flatbed printing with full-color 3D printing on a single machine.
GKN Aerospace Unveils 3D-Printed UAV Demonstrator and Turbojet for Sweden
Less than a year after winning the contract, GKN Aerospace showed a full-scale mock-up of its clean-sheet drone and dedicated engine at the Swedish Air Force centenary.
IMTS 2026 Will Put 3D-Printed Drones and an 11-Ft Test Vehicle Front and Center
The IMTS Emerging Technology Center will showcase how additive manufacturing is speeding up defense production and shrinking supply chains.
xTool X1 Aims at Bambu Lab With a New Laser Platform
xTool is building a fully enclosed new laser engraver to counter Bambu Lab's upcoming R1, but specs and pricing remain under wraps.
ORNL and A.J. Tuck 3D-Print HIP Cans for Domestic Nuclear Manufacturing
A hybrid process uses 3D-printed polymer forms and electroforming to produce leak-free HIP cans, reducing reliance on overseas forging and casting supply chains.
TE Connectivity Shifts Catheter Manufacturing to Automated 3D Printing
TE Connectivity is producing catheter shafts with a new 3D printing process that replaces hand assembly and shortens development cycles.
AtomForm's Palette 300 Packs 12 Swappable Nozzles for Multi-Color Printing
The Palette 300 skips purge towers by using 12 dedicated nozzles and claims up to 90% less wasted filament.
Stratasys 3D-Printed Microvanes Could Save the US Air Force $14 Million in Fuel
A 1% drag cut across the C-17 fleet translates to more than $14 million a year, and the parts pay for themselves in seven months.
The AM Services Market Is Moving From Printing Parts to Running Production
A new AM Research model shows additive manufacturing service providers are becoming production partners, not just quick prototype printers.
Phase3D Wins Air Force Funding to Inspect Ceramic Matrix Composites in Real Time
The Chicago startup will adapt its Fringe Inspection platform to catch defects in ceramic matrix composites as they are built, before parts reach post-process CT scanning.
AMUG 2027 Registration Opens September 1 in Atlantic City
The Additive Manufacturing Users Group conference returns March 14-18, 2027, with new AI and cybersecurity tracks and an early-bird price of $1,295 through December.
Deakin Team 3D-Prints Rotary Kirigami Cylinders That Snap Between Shapes
A Deakin University paper shows how rotary 3D printing can turn kirigami-inspired cylinders into multistable actuators, shock absorbers, and medical devices.
DOE Selects Coreshell for $50M to Build US Silicon-Anode Battery Gigafactory
The DOE is funding Coreshell Technologies and AM Batteries with $50 million to build the first US gigafactory using domestically produced silicon anodes.
HeyGears G1 Crowdfunds Over $14M for Desktop Full-Color 3D Printing
HeyGears' G1X has pulled in over $14M on Kickstarter by combining full-color 3D printing with UV graphics in one desktop machine.
4D Printed Hydrogel Implants Could Replace Painful Tissue Expanders
A UW-Madison team developed 4D printed hydrogel implants that expand gradually inside the body, potentially replacing the painful silicone balloons used in reconstructive surgery.
Ursa Major Sets Q1 2027 Nasdaq Debut via $2.3 Billion SPAC
Ursa Major is merging with a SPAC in a $2.3 billion deal that will take the Colorado rocket propulsion company public on Nasdaq in Q1 2027.
America Makes Puts GA-ASI in Charge of $5.5M Cross-Platform Aluminum LPBF Qualification
General Atomics will lead a 17-partner team to qualify Scalmalloy across six LPBF systems, targeting defense-grade aluminum parts that don't need requalification on every machine.
3D Systems Partners With Savannah River Lab on Nuclear and Defense AM
3D Systems signed a research agreement with Savannah River National Laboratory to develop additive manufacturing for advanced nuclear energy and national security applications.
Japan Mass Produces 3D-Printed Interceptor Drones for 2027 Fleet
Japan's defense agency signed a mass production deal for 3D-printed Terra B1 interceptor drones, aiming to deploy a large unmanned fleet by 2027.
NYU's 3D-Printed Lily Stent Could Make Gastric Leak Recovery Less Miserable
A lily-shaped 3D-printed stent from NYU drained 30% faster in lab tests than standard double-pigtail stents used for post-surgical gastric leaks.
Creality SPARKX i8 Puts Four Filament Channels in One Toolhead
The SPARKX i8 uses Creality's QuarTeks system to merge four filament channels inside a single hotend, promising color changes under one second and less purge waste.
Navy Opens the Door to 3D-Printed Submarine Parts
The Navy has released new technical requirements that remove old barriers to using 3D-printed parts in submarine construction.
Heidelberg Team Makes Recyclable Resin for Light-Based 3D Printing
A Heidelberg research team has designed a polymer ink for DLP printing that can be chemically broken down and reused without losing quality.
MIT's ShiftLens Prints Interactive Objects Without Electronics
MIT researchers built a 3D-printing system that creates objects with switchable surface appearances using only mechanical motion and lenticular lenses.
The Czinger 21C Spyder Is a 3D-Printed Open-Top Rocket Ship
Los Angeles builder Czinger adds a topless 21C with 1,250 hp, $2.75 million pricing, and a brake system printed as one piece.
Reebok and Zellerfeld Rebuild the Question in 3D
Thirty years after Allen Iverson's debut, Reebok reissues the Question as a one-piece 3D-printed sneaker for $169.
ATLANT 3D's NANOFABRICATOR PRO Physically Validates AI-Designed Materials
A new platform from ATLANT 3D links AI material predictions to atomic-scale fabrication and testing in one system.
Hi3D V3.0 Generates AI 3D Models at 2048³ Voxel Resolution
Hi3D's new V3.0 model offers 2048³ voxel resolution, pushing AI 3D generation toward finer geometric detail.
Bambu Lab Job Postings Point to a UV Printer in the Works
Nine UV-related engineering roles appeared on Bambu Lab's careers site in August, and Chinese media confirms a printer is being built.
MIT 3D-Printed Bifur-Circuits Change Shape Without Losing Power
MIT researchers built modular 3D-printed blocks that reshape themselves while keeping electrical connections intact.
SHINING 3D's EinScan Trak Scans Large Objects Without Markers
The new EinScan Trak ditches reflective markers entirely, letting you scan cars, boats, and large parts in minutes instead of hours.
EPFL Engineers 3D-Print Micro Drones That Fly on Sound Alone
A Swiss research team built centimeter-scale flying vehicles with no motors, no batteries, and no electronics. Thrust comes from 3D-printed acoustic cavities tuned to specific sound frequencies.
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Pre-Qualify Metal Powders for LPBF Printers
Two companies are pairing metal powder supply with pre-validated LPBF parameters for cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 stainless steel.
Reebok and Zellerfeld 3D-Print the Iverson Question 96/26 Sneaker
Reebok teamed up with Zellerfeld to remake Allen Iverson's 1996 Question sneaker as a single-piece 3D-printed shoe.
A Kyiv Designer 3D-Prints Wearable Summer Sandals on a Bambu Lab H2D
Sofia Rousinovich turned a Bambu Lab H2D and flexible TPU into supportless, zero-waste sandals made to be worn, not just admired.
Madrid Hospital Saves a Leg With the First 3D-Printed Titanium Metamaterial Prosthesis
A Madrid hospital avoided amputation by implanting a 300-gram titanium metamaterial prosthesis designed from the patient's own scans and 3D-printed in-house.
Slant 3D's Portals Lets STL Designers Sell Prints Without Running a Farm
Slant 3D launched Portals, a free on-demand platform that lets creators upload an STL and sell 3D-printed products without owning a single printer.
Thrōn Made 3D-Prints Sustainable Furniture From Biodegradable Plastic
A Wisconsin startup is printing furniture on industrial 3D printers using plant-based plastic, with designs engineered to skip supports and cut waste.
A German Print Shop Is Betting on FGF PEEK as Its Competitive Edge
Malping is moving beyond PLA print farms, offering high-temperature granulate printing for power electronics and medical clients.
A New Tool Aims to Thwart 3D-Printed Gun File Detection
A tool called Hochulization scrambles file hashes to bypass proposed 3D printer gun-blocking software, reigniting the debate over ghost guns.
Bambu Lab Confirms UV Printer Is in Development, but Details Are Sparse
Bambu Lab has confirmed to All3DP that a UV printer is being developed, with nine related engineering jobs posted in August.
NYU's 3D-Printed Lily Stent Targets Gastric Leaks After Weight-Loss Surgery
A new lily-shaped 3D-printed stent from NYU researchers drains gastric fluid faster than conventional designs, potentially cutting recovery time after bariatric surgery.
Czinger 21C Spyder Debuts as a $2.75M 3D-Printed Open-Top Hypercar
Czinger's 21C Spyder uses 3D-printed metal for nearly a quarter of its structure and introduces a single-piece brake system, with just 30 units planned at $2.75 million.
Meshy 7 Raises the Bar for Image-to-3D Alignment
Meshy's new model fixes the five-legged unicorn problem by making generated geometry actually match the source image.
Phase3D Pairs With Phillips Federal for Defence Inspection Push
Real-time in-situ inspection moves into more depots and bases as Phase3D taps Phillips Federal's defence network.
BITS Pilani 3D Prints Skin Scaffolds and Drug Tablets From Cheap Hydrogel
Researchers at BITS Pilani used starch and alginate to 3D print skin scaffolds and customised drug tablets.
Valiant Products Adds Velo3D and Nikon SLM Systems for Aerospace Metal AM
Valiant Products installed a Velo3D Sapphire XC and Nikon SLM systems to produce rocket engine and aerospace parts.
Anycubic's 11th Anniversary Sale Runs From August 26 to October 8
Anycubic's 11th anniversary celebration includes a spin-to-win giveaway, member discounts, and flash sales across FDM and resin printers.
ORNL 3D-Prints Steel Pressure Vessel to Address U.S. Forging Shortage
Oak Ridge and Idaho national labs used three robotic welding arms to print a 3-by-5-foot steel pressure vessel, a step toward bringing large nuclear component manufacturing back to the U.S.
Walmart Uses 3D-Printed Walls to Cut Store Construction Costs 15%
Walmart has used 3D-printed concrete walls for five store expansions across four states, with contractor FMGI reporting 15% lower costs and 33% faster builds than traditional methods.
Bambu Lab Patents Reveal a 10-Nozzle Printer With Smarter Toolhead Lighting
Three newly published patents show Bambu Lab is developing a multi-nozzle printer with ten extruders and a camera-friendly toolhead light duct.
Bambu Lab Confirms R1 Standalone Laser Engraver Coming in September
Bambu Lab has confirmed its first standalone laser engraver, the R1, with a September launch window and full specs due later this month.
eSun's New PLA-Coffee Filament Smells Like Fresh Brew and Uses Recycled Grounds
eSun is selling a PLA filament blended with recycled coffee grounds that releases a coffee aroma during printing.
Why Rheology Is the Hidden Variable in Every Good 3D Print
Viscosity, elasticity, and shear behavior determine whether a print succeeds or fails long before the first layer goes down.
HeyGears G1 Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop
The G1 Series combines full-color 3D printing, UV printing, and 3D texture in one machine small enough for a studio desk.
Flashforge Cuts Prices on AliExpress 828 Sale
The AliExpress 828 sale includes Flashforge printers and filament with coupon codes that cut prices by up to $130 on select models.
Hi3D V3.0 Pushes AI 3D Generation to 2048³ Voxels and 8K Textures
The latest Hi3D release targets the gap between AI-generated models and production-ready files with higher resolution and better UV completion.
Prusa CORE One+ Gen2 With INDX Gets Its First Real Multi-Material Workout
Canuck Creator's livestream puts the eight-tool Bondtech INDX system through its paces on Prusa's refreshed CoreXY machine.
A New NCAMP Qualification Could Push Structural 3D Printing Into the Mainstream
ADDMAN says HexPEKK-100 is now backed by NCAMP-qualified material data and B-basis design allowables, a milestone for aerospace additive manufacturing.
AM North Cuts AM Documentation From 8 Hours to Under 2
Norwegian AM producer AM North adopted amsight quality software and now spends around 90 minutes on project documentation instead of eight hours.
Bengaluru Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
Othisis Systems tested a fully 3D-printed 5 kN LOX-methane engine with regenerative cooling, aiming to power a reusable VTVL rocket later this year.
WSU AI Finds Settings That Let Common 3D Printers Print Rocket-Grade Metal
A Washington State University team used AI to find six feasible print recipes for NASA's GRCop-42 alloy, opening the material to standard commercial metal printers.
Notre Dame Researchers Can Now 3D Print Blood Capillary Networks Smaller Than a Hair
A hybrid bioprinting method at Notre Dame prints capillaries under 10 micrometers wide, opening a path toward lab-grown organs and organ-on-a-chip drug testing.
Vertico Just Installed Its Largest 3D Concrete Printing System at a Portuguese Precast Plant
Dutch concrete printing firm Vertico has delivered its biggest system yet to Sirolis, a Portuguese precast manufacturer founded in 1980.
Berkeley's Open-Source Humanoid Robot Costs Less Than $5,000
UC Berkeley released an open-source humanoid robot with 3D-printed parts and a sub-$5,000 bill of materials.
AMS X Registration Prices Rise August 26: New York AM Business Conference Set for February
Early bird registration for Additive Manufacturing Strategies 2027 ends August 26. The conference returns to New York February 23-25 with 100-plus speakers focused on AM business.
Unlayered 3D: A 5-Axis Desktop Printer Built by College Graduates
Two Rose-Hulman grads launched Unlayered 3D after building a five-axis desktop printer in their apartment. The machine prints without supports and ships with its own slicer.
LEAP Space 3D-Prints a Full Rocket Engine for Its Bighorn Launcher
Colorado-based LEAP Space printed the Serrano engine thrust chamber as a single metal part, cutting complexity as it scales toward 30 Bighorn rockets per year.
Czinger 21C Spyder Puts the Entire Brake System Into One 3D-Printed Part
Czinger's new BrakeNode combines the caliper, upright, and hydraulic lines into a single additively manufactured structure, cutting weight and improving stopping power.
US Navy Is Fast-Tracking Metal 3D Printing Into Its Submarine Fleet
The Navy is stripping away legacy hurdles to put additively manufactured metal parts into submarine maintenance and construction.
NASA-Backed Cookies Turn Plastic Bottles Into Food
Southern Illinois University researchers used engineered yeast to convert PET plastic and crop waste into protein-rich cookies designed for deep-space missions.
FibreSeeker 3 Brings Continuous Carbon Fibre Printing to the Desktop
A new Kickstarter-backed desktop printer combines standard FDM with continuous carbon or glass fibre reinforcement, promising up to ten times the strength of ordinary prints.
Sovol M1D Tool Changer Unboxing Shows a Kickstarter Machine Close Up
The Next Layer went live with the Sovol M1D seven-toolhead IDEX printer as the Kickstarter campaign pushed past $3 million from more than 1,700 backers.
German Service Bureau Malping Adds Industrial FGF PEEK 3D Printing
A German service bureau is using pellet-based fused granulate fabrication to cut PEEK part costs by up to 60 percent compared to filament-based printing.
Ursa Major Is Going Public in a $2.3 Billion SPAC Deal to Scale Rocket Production
The Colorado propulsion company plans to list on Nasdaq as it ramps up solid rocket motors, hypersonic engines, and space mobility systems.
Lincsolution Opens Defense-Focused 3D Printing Hub in South Korea
The new Daejeon center combines secure data infrastructure with additive manufacturing to target global defense supply chains.
Malping Expands High-Performance Polymer 3D Printing With FGF PEEK Service
German service bureau Malping is adding fused granular fabrication PEEK to its portfolio, promising lower costs for large parts.
Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2026 Becomes the Biggest AM Show in the Region
The Shenzhen trade fair opens this week with 330 exhibitors, 20,000 square metres of floor space, and a 50% jump in international pre-registrations.
ATLANT 3D's New Nanofabricator Pro Wants to Turn AI Material Hunches Into Real Chips
The Danish startup says its latest machine closes the loop between AI-discovered materials and atomic-scale manufacturing.
RLP Prints Silicone Parts Without Supports or Layer Lines
An MIT spinout extrudes silicone into a hydrogel bath, producing flexible parts without supports, layers, or post-processing.
UMaine Gets $4M to 3D-Print Nine Homes for Homeless in Bangor
The University of Maine will turn sawmill waste into nine 3D-printed homes for people experiencing homelessness, using the BioHome3D system in the Greater Bangor area.
US Navy 3D-Prints Combat Drones Aboard Aircraft Carrier During RIMPAC
A containerized Firestorm xCell factory printed 12 combat-ready FPV drones and over 1,000 spare parts aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC, even in 12-foot seas.
Roboze Carbon PEEK CubeSat Structure Passes ESA Space Qualification
An Italian startup validated a 3D-printed CubeSat frame using Roboze's Carbon PEEK material, with results matching aluminum in strength.
Formlabs Brings In Ex-Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio as Advisor
Formlabs replaces its co-founder board chairman with Apple's former hardware lead and promotes its chief product officer to president.
Korean Startup Metal Printing Ships First Metal 3D Printer to Europe
Metal Printing's paste-based GAUSS MT90 printer, a CES 2026 Innovation Award winner, begins October deliveries to a Czech university as the company targets global expansion.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Brings Four-Color Printing to Desktops for $299
The SPARKX i7 Nano shrinks multi-color FDM printing into a $299 package with a snap-on CFS nano Kit and AI camera monitoring.
Bambu Lab H2D Drops to $1,749 With Laser Upgrade Kit Now Available
The H2D is currently $1,749 through August 31, and Bambu Lab launched the laser upgrade kit that turns the dual-nozzle printer into a cutter and engraver.
UCL Team 3D-Prints Lattice Structure That Triples Strength
UCL researchers have designed a triply-twinned lattice that makes 3D-printed parts up to three times stiffer and stronger using exactly the same amount of material.
Federal Judge Blocks ATF Ghost Gun Rule on 3D-Printed Parts
A federal judge struck down the ATF's 2022 ghost gun rule, saying serialization requirements for homemade firearm parts violate the Fifth Amendment and America's history of personal gunsmithing.
Materialise 3D-Prints a Certified Titanium Latch Now Flying on Airbus Aircraft
The Ti-6Al-4V latch replaces a fragile polymer part in A330, A340, and A380 roller shutter assemblies and is certified for flight.
Nikon SLM and Bosch 3D-Printed a Full V8 Engine Block as One Aluminum Part
The one-piece AlSi10Mg block was built on Nikon SLM's NXG XII 600 at Bosch's Nuremberg additive center, skipping tooling and castings entirely.
Meshy 7 Targets Geometry Alignment So AI Models Match the Input Image
Meshy's latest image-to-3D release focuses on alignment, scoring how faithfully generated geometry matches the source photo.
AxiLoop Teases MC8, an Eight-Color FDM Printer Promising 10x Less Waste
Shenzhen-based AxiLoop plans to show the MC8 at Formnext Asia, an eight-spool desktop machine with automatic loading and a 300 mm cube build volume.
US Navy Removes Bureaucratic Barriers to 3D-Printed Metal Submarine Parts
The Navy released Project Peculiar Document 802-8436658, a new technical pathway that lets engineers substitute legacy parts with 3D-printed metal components.
xTool O1 Omni Printer Opens Australian Pre-Orders with Four-in-One Desktop Printing
xTool is taking A$100 deposits in Australia for the O1 Omni Printer, a desktop system that combines UV, DTG, DTF, and UV DTF printing.
Flashforge Cuts Prices on Adventurer 5M, AD5X, and 5M Pro for AliExpress 828 Sale
The AliExpress 828 sale brings coupon discounts on Flashforge's CoreXY lineup, with the Adventurer 5M dropping to $136.61 after code FUTURE032.
HVE Develops Tool-Free 3D Printing Process for High-Speed Rail Components
HVE and its partners just finished a 34-month project that uses 3D printing, tape laying, and milling to make large rail vehicle parts without expensive tooling.
DNA Origami Is Now a Tool for Building 3D Nanomanufactured Materials
Columbia researchers use DNA self-assembly to build complex 3D nanostructures in water, then coat them with silica to make functional materials.
HP MJF 1200 Brings Industrial Multi Jet Fusion to Smaller Teams
HP's new MJF 1200 shrinks the build volume but keeps the full PA 12 material platform, letting studios prototype in-house instead of outsourcing.
Farsoon Tops the 3D Printing Valuation Leaderboard at $6.5 Billion
Farsoon overtook Xometry this week as the most valuable publicly traded 3D printing company, while the overall leaderboard slipped three percent.
Aectual 3D-Prints Custom Wall Panels for E.ON's Berlin House of New Energy
Amsterdam-based Aectual used large-format 3D printing to turn recycled plastic waste into custom wall panels for E.ON's new public exhibition space in Berlin.
Sovol M1D Combines IDEX and Tool Changing for Seven-Color FDM Printing
Sovol's M1D uses a hybrid DualX system to offer up to seven materials in one print, with IDEX duplication modes and open-source firmware.
A 6,500-Printer Bambu Lab Farm Is Coming to Southern China
A Shenzhen company cleared filing review for a RMB 200 million print farm in Boluo County that would deploy 6,500 Bambu Lab FDM printers at once.
Phase3D Lands Air Force Contract to Inspect Ceramic Matrix Composites in Real Time
The Air Force is funding Phase3D's Fringe Inspection platform to catch defects in ceramic matrix composites as they are printed, not after.
Jean Paul Gaultier Used 3D-Printed Parts for Five Looks at Paris Couture Week
Sculpteo produced 3D-printed components for five AW26-27 Gaultier couture looks shown in Paris in July, including a latex bust and flocked gown.
Notre Dame Team 3D-Prints Blood Capillary Networks Thinner Than a Hair
A Notre Dame lab used a hybrid bioprinter to produce living capillary channels under 10 micrometers wide, and the cells actually held.
ORNL's MedUSA Printer Uses Three Robotic Arms to 3D Print a Nuclear Pressure Vessel
ORNL and Idaho National Lab printed a nuclear-relevant pressure vessel using three coordinated robotic arms and wire arc additive manufacturing.
Mintion W1 Electric Respooler Fixes Bambu Lab AMS Spool Compatibility in Under Four Minutes
Mintion's W1 is a ready-to-use electric respooler that moves third-party and bulk filament onto Bambu reusable spools, with turbo mode handling 1kg in under four minutes.
SainSmart Launches PRONAX Desktop CNC With Automatic Tool Changing From $2,799
SainSmart's Genmitsu PRONAX series puts automatic tool changing on the desktop, with the Spark starting at $2,799 and the Forge at $2,999.
Indian Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
Bengaluru-based Othisis test-fired a 5 kN cryogenic rocket engine built with SLM metal 3D printing, paving the way for a reusable hopper launch later this year.
Belfast Researchers 3D-Print a Dissolvable Patch for Skin Cancer Treatment
The patch contains tiny microneedles loaded with curcumin and 5-fluorouracil, designed to pass through skin without drawing blood and dissolve after use.
Jean Paul Gaultier Used 3D Printing for Five Looks in Its AW26 Couture Show
The fashion house turned to Sculpteo and HP Multi Jet Fusion to print five runway pieces in PA12 and TPU, then finished them by hand in Paris ateliers.
Oqton Wins ASTRO-InSPIRE Challenge for LPBF Inconel 718 Distortion Prediction
Oqton beat Ansys, Siemens, Dassault, Autodesk, and Cadence in a Shark Tank-style contest focused on predicting and compensating distortion in LPBF Inconel 718.
AI Just Made It Possible to 3D Print a NASA Rocket Alloy on Standard Machines
Washington State University researchers used AI to find workable print settings for GRCop-42, a copper alloy normally reserved for high-power aerospace equipment.
AMS X Registration Climbs to $1,399 as AM Business Takes Center Stage
Early registration for AMS X closes August 26, with prices rising from $1,199 to $1,399 for the New York additive manufacturing business summit.
Rose-Hulman Grads Launch Unlayered 3D, a Support-Free Desktop Printer
Philip Pounds and Alex Stedman founded Unlayered 3D while at Rose-Hulman, building a desktop five-axis printer that avoids supports.
RLP Prints Silicone Parts in a Gel Bath, No Supports Needed
MIT spinoff RLP is shipping its Levity printer, which builds silicone parts inside a reusable gel suspension so complex shapes print without supports or post-processing.
Creality SPARKX i8 Promises Four Colors Through One Nozzle, But the Price Is Still Missing
Creality announced the SPARKX i8 on August 19, but the teaser page lists no price, no ship date, and no crowdfunding platform.
Walter Reed Wins FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cranial Implants
Walter Reed's in-house 3D printing lab just became the first point-of-care facility to earn FDA clearance for a patient-specific titanium cranial plate.
IIT-Mandi Coats 3D-Printed Bone Implants With a Sea Urchin-Inspired Antibacterial Surface
Researchers at IIT-Mandi developed a hydroxyapatite coating that mimics sea urchin spines to fight implant infections without antibiotics.
Berkeley Humanoid Lite Is a Sub-$5,000 Open Source Robot You Can 3D Print
UC Berkeley researchers have released a full humanoid robot design that costs under $5,000 and can be built mostly on a desktop 3D printer.
Materialise 3D Prints a Certified Titanium Latch for Lufthansa Technik
Lufthansa Technik is now flying a 3D-printed titanium latch on Airbus A330, A340, and A380 roller shutter assemblies after teaming up with Materialise.
SPEE3D 3D-Printed Metal Parts at Sea Aboard a Canadian Navy Ship at RIMPAC 2026
SPEE3D brought its cold spray manufacturing system to sea aboard a Royal Canadian Navy supply ship at RIMPAC 2026, producing machined metal parts in an operational maritime environment for the first time.
Dutch Filament Maker Bedrock 3D Lands 819 Capital Investment After BASF Exit
The former Innofil3D operation, spun out of BASF and now operating as Bedrock 3D, has taken a strategic investment from Dutch PE firm 819 Capital Partners.
Bambu Lab A2L Brings Large-Format Printing to India at Rs 48,999
Bambu Lab officially entered India with the A2L, its largest open-bed desktop 3D printer, with pricing starting at Rs 48,999.
eSUN PETG+ Redesigned for High-Speed FDM Printing
eSUN reformulated PETG+ for faster cooling and better layer adhesion, targeting desktop printers that push 300 mm/s and beyond.
Snowbird 3D-Printed Stainless Steel Parts Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
A mobile 3D printing system built by Snowbird Technologies manufactured and machined a 316L stainless steel component while the USS Essex sailed from San Diego to Hawaii.
Seurat Technologies Starts Mass-Producing Metal Parts With Area Printing
A Massachusetts startup says its tile-based metal 3D printing process is now cranking out customer parts at scale, with T-nuts under $1 each and a network of Print Depots on the way.
Prusa Just Refreshed Its XL, CORE One L, and CORE One+ Lineup With Practical Upgrades
Prusa kept prices flat while adding nozzle wipers, faster toolhead calibration, and 60C chamber temps across its upgraded printers.
Fourteen Bambu Lab Printers Rebuilt a 166-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur at Blenheim Palace
A fleet of Bambu Lab desktop printers spent seven weeks fabricating the bones of a Megalosaurus now on display in Oxfordshire.
Nikon Sets Its Sights on Space Additive Manufacturing
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing says metal 3D printing will eventually produce parts and tools inside commercial space stations.
Mintion Launches W1 Electric Filament Respooler for Multi-Color Workflows
Mintion's new W1 device rewinds a full 1kg spool in under four minutes, targeting makers who juggle multiple filaments and AMS-style systems.
UCL Researchers 3D-Print Lattice Structures Three Times Stronger Without Adding Material
UCL engineers borrowed crystal twinning principles to create 3D-printed lattices that gain up to 380% stiffness and 279% strength over conventional designs.
Formlabs Replaces Founder Natan Linder With Apple Hardware Veteran Dan Riccio
Formlabs restructures its board for the second time in six months, bringing in Apple's former hardware chief as an advisor and investor.
Vertico Installs Its Largest 3D Concrete Printing System in Portugal
Vertico deployed its Robot on Track system at a Portuguese research institute, printing a 3-meter concrete column along the way.
AxiLoop MC8 Promises Eight-Color Printing With Eight Independent Toolheads
A mysterious new multicolor printer teases eight toolheads and automatic spool changes, but the company behind it has no website and no confirmed price or ship date.
Freeform Lands DIU Contract to 3D-Print Space Parts on Demand
The Los Angeles company will use its AI-native Skyfall platform to produce flight-qualified rocket and satellite parts at volumes previously impossible for metal AM.
Kansas Researchers Want to Build Tornado Shelters From 3D-Printed Concrete Blocks
A Kansas State University team is testing 3D-printed concrete blocks that could bring affordable storm shelters to manufactured housing communities.
ORNL's Three-Armed MedUSA Printer Just 3D-Printed a Nuclear Pressure Vessel
Oak Ridge National Laboratory used three coordinated robotic arms to print a nuclear pressure vessel, part of a plan to bypass America's limited forging capacity.
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3D Printing News Briefs: CubeSats, Prosthetics, and a Three-Legged Dog
Cold spray defense parts, space-grade polymers, smarter prosthetics, and engineering students built a mobility device for a rescue dog. Here is the week in 3D printing.
Israeli Surgeons 3D-Print New Chest Cage After Rare Tumor Surgery
Surgeons at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital replaced a young woman's sternum and ribs with a custom 3D-printed PEKK implant after removing an exceptionally rare sarcoma.
EPFL 3D-Prints Drones That Fly on Sound Waves Alone
EPFL researchers 3D-printed microfliers with acoustic cavities that generate thrust from sound, eliminating motors and electronics.
3D Printing Is Moving Into Human Factors and Ergonomics
3D printing is finding a new market: custom tools and devices designed for how people actually work, not just what machines can produce.
Jean Paul Gaultier's AW26 Collection Used 3D-Printed Pieces on the Runway
Five couture looks from the designer's Paris show featured Sculpteo-printed TPU and nylon parts finished by hand.
NanoVoxel Patents a Method to Turn Micro 3D Prints Into Metal Parts
NanoVoxel's new patent uses two-photon polymerization to create microscopic molds, then electroplates them into gold, silver, or platinum components.
California's AB 2047 Would Require Firearm Blocking Technology on All 3D Printers
California's AB 2047, now headed to a third reading, would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include firearm blueprint detection by 2029.
Continuous Composites Sues FibreSeek Over Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Patents
Continuous Composites has filed a ten-patent infringement lawsuit against FibreSeek after three years of failed licensing talks.
MIT Researchers 3D-Print and Load-Test a Concrete Bridge With No Formwork
MIT engineers load-tested a 2.3-meter 3D-printed concrete bridge and found that current printer hardware, not concrete strength, limits how efficient the structure can be.
UT Dallas Researchers Cut 3D-Printed Zirconia Crown Processing From Days to Minutes
University of Texas at Dallas engineers reduced the debinding step for 3D-printed zirconia dental crowns from up to 100 hours to under 30 minutes, making same-day permanent crowns realistic.
Bambu Lab X1 Series Is Officially Discontinued: What the Final Firmware Update Means for Owners
Bambu Lab ended X1-series support with a surprise firmware release in August 2026. Here is what changed and what it means for the thousands of X1 Carbon owners still printing.
A Photographer Turned 3D Printing Entrepreneur Is Making Full-Time Income on Portals
Luke Edwin built a camera accessory business by uploading one 3D model to Portals and letting Slant 3D handle the rest. No store, no shipping, no inventory.
eSUN PLA-HF Filament Claims 1000mm/s High-Speed Printing on Desktop Machines
eSUN's new PLA-HF filament is engineered for high-speed FDM printing, maintaining quality at 600mm/s and supporting extreme mode speeds up to 1000mm/s.
Z-Polymers Tullomer Fiber Brings Six Times the Strength of Steel to 3D Printing
Z-Polymers' Tullomer fiber is one-sixth the weight of steel and up to six times stronger, with minimal outgassing that makes it ideal for aerospace and 3D-printed electronics.
Bambu Lab Printers Recreate a 166-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur at Blenheim Palace
Fourteen desktop Bambu Lab printers spent seven weeks building nine-metre Megalosaurus skeletons for a new exhibition at Blenheim Palace.
Metal 3D Printing Company 3DEO Files for Insolvency, Factory Goes to Auction
California metal AM firm 3DEO has dismantled its Torrance factory and put its IP and machinery up for sale after entering insolvency proceedings.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Filament Prints Real Electronics on a Standard 3D Printer
Indiana startup Kupros launched Cu29 V2, an all-metal conductive filament that lets you print working circuits on any desktop FDM printer.
Bosch 3D-Prints a V8 Engine Block With Nikon SLM Solutions
Bosch and Nikon SLM Solutions printed a full V8 engine block as a single piece in AlSi10Mg, showing that metal additive manufacturing is ready for automotive production parts.
Indian Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a Fully 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
A Bengaluru startup built and test-fired a 5 kN reusable cryogenic engine in under three months, with a VTVL hopper launch planned for later this year.
LightMake L4 Promises Four Simultaneous Prints With Independent Linear-Motor Heads
A startup called LightMake is taking preorders for a 3D printer with four fully independent linear-motor toolheads that can all print at the same time.
Sunlu Reformulates PETG and Silk PLA Plus to Fix Stringing and Brittle Prints
Sunlu's new PETG 2.0 and Silk PLA+ 2.0 filaments target two of the most common complaints in budget FDM printing: moisture-triggered stringing and glossy prints that snap too easily.
Sovol M1D Combines IDEX and Tool Changing for Seven-Color Prints
Sovol's new M1D printer uses two independent extruders and six swappable toolheads to print up to seven colors with almost no purge waste.
Bambu Lab R1: A Standalone Laser Cutter Arriving in September
Bambu Lab is building its first dedicated laser engraver and cutter, arriving in September with no specs or price announced yet.
Elegoo's $55 Canvas Kit Turns the Centauri Carbon Into a Four-Color Printer
Elegoo is taking preorders for the Canvas multicolor add-on, which brings four-color printing to the Centauri Carbon for $55.
Prusa CORE One+ INDX Kits Are Shipping, Complete Printers Now Available
Prusa has started shipping standard INDX conversion kits and opened orders for complete CORE One+ (Gen 2) printers with the toolchanger preinstalled.
SBO Adds Seven Metal 3D Printers Across US and UK Facilities
Austrian precision manufacturer SBO is installing seven new metal AM systems by September and expanding its Houston floor by 50 percent to chase aerospace and defense work.
Lufthansa Technik 3D-Prints a Titanium Latch to Stop Replacing Entire Airbus Roller Shutters
A failing polymer latch on Airbus A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters forced Lufthansa Technik to replace the whole assembly every time. A 3D-printed titanium version fixes that.
Amaero Scales U.S. Metal Powder Production for Defense and Aerospace 3D Printing
Tennessee-based Amaero is expanding domestic titanium and refractory alloy powder capacity to support U.S. defense and aerospace additive manufacturing.
Italian Startup 3D-Prints a CubeSat Structure in Carbon PEEK, Passes Space Standards
NESST Srl used Roboze's ARGO 500 and Carbon PEEK to 3D print a CubeSat 3U structure that meets ESA outgassing standards.
A Fully 3D-Printable Thermoacoustic Engine Now Runs on Biogas
An open-source thermoacoustic Stirling engine with an integrated biogas burner is now fully 3D printable, letting makers generate electricity from waste gas at home.
Federal Judge Strikes Down ATF Ghost Gun Restrictions for 3D-Printed Parts
A Texas federal judge ruled the ATF's 2022 ghost gun rule unconstitutionally vague, finding it violates the Fifth Amendment and the historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.
Nikon Is Betting on 3D Printing to Supply Future Space Stations
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing CEO says additive manufacturing is the only realistic way to resupply future commercial space stations, and the company is building the hardware to prove it.
Formlabs Adds Apple Veteran Dan Riccio to Board, Replacing Co-Founder After 15 Years
Apple's former hardware chief Dan Riccio joins Formlabs as an advisor and investor while co-founder Natan Linder steps down after fifteen years on the board.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Puts 4-Color Printing on a $299 Budget
The new SPARKX i7 Nano shrinks multi-color FDM printing into a compact desktop form with a snap-on spool holder and AI camera monitoring.
Prusa Refreshes XL, CORE One Lineup With New Plus Models
Prusa updated its high-end desktop printers with better cooling, nozzle wipers, and faster calibration, while keeping prices flat.
Engineering Students 3D Print a Mobility Device for Duck the Three-Legged Dog
Incoming University of Oklahoma engineering students used 3D printing and electronics to design a mobility aid for Duck, a three-legged rescue dog at a Guthrie sanctuary.
RIT Researchers 3D Print Smart Prosthetic Fingers With Multi-Material Construction
A four-faculty team at RIT combined bioprinting, smart sensors, and hybrid materials to build a prosthetic finger that mimics real human touch.
Cold Spray Maker Titomic Delivers Defense Component in Under a Week
Titomic USA completed rapid manufacturing modifications for a critical EOS Defense Systems component in under seven days on a U.S. government production program.
PPS-CF Filament Promises 240C Heat Resistance on Standard Desktop Printers
A new video from My Tech Fun puts PPS-CF through its full test cycle: heat resistance, creep, dimensional accuracy, and what happens when you touch it with a soldering iron.
Morpho Desktop UV Printer Raises $7M on Kickstarter in Under a Day
A Wilmington startup's desktop UV printer pulled in $7 million from almost 2,000 backers within 16 hours of going live on Kickstarter.
Noctua and Prusa Made PETG Filament in Signature Beige and Brown
The quiet-cooling brand famous for beige PC fans now has matching 3D printing filament. Prusament PETG in Noctua colors.
Italy Certifies Its First 3D-Printed Home: How WASP's Itaca Passed the Seismic Test
A 165-square-meter house in Emilia-Romagna is now a legal, livable, certified structure. Here is what it took.
Kupros Launches Cu29 V2, a Conductive Filament That Prints Real Electronics on Desktop FDM
Indiana-based Kupros sold out its first 90kg batch of Cu29 V2, an all-metal conductive filament that works on consumer FDM printers.
ORNL and INL Use Wire Arc 3D Printing to Make Nuclear Pressure Vessels at Scale
Oak Ridge and Idaho national laboratories are teaming up to 3D print large steel pressure vessels for nuclear reactors, using wire arc additive manufacturing and AI inspection to speed up qualification.
Madrid Hospital Saves a Patient's Leg With a 3D-Printed Titanium Metamaterial Bone Implant
Surgeons at Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital implanted the world's first personalized 3D-printed metamaterial bone prosthesis, letting a 38-year-old patient walk again after a tibial sarcoma.
Indian Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a Fully 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
Bengaluru-based Othisis has test-fired a reusable LOX-methane engine built entirely with metal 3D printing.
Bosch and Nikon SLM Solutions 3D Print a Full V8 Engine Block
A single-piece metal V8 engine block printed in Germany shows additive manufacturing is ready for automotive production parts.
Allen Iverson's Reebok Question Sneaker Gets a 3D-Printed Revival
Zellerfeld and Reebok are reissuing the 1996 Question silhouette in 3D-printed form, giving the iconic shoe a second life thirty years later.
Kansas State Researcher Tests 3D-Printed Concrete Modules for Storm Shelters
A Kansas State professor is 3D printing concrete shelter modules designed to withstand tornado debris impacts, with full-scale testing at Intertek underway.
ATLANT 3D Launches NANOFABRICATOR PRO, an AI-Driven Atomic Manufacturing Platform
A new platform from Copenhagen-based ATLANT 3D connects AI materials discovery with atomic-scale fabrication, promising faster development of semiconductors and quantum materials.
Formlabs Overhauls Board as Apple Veteran Riccio Joins
Apple's former hardware chief joins Formlabs as co-founder Natan Linder steps down after 15 years in a board shakeup that points toward an IPO.
WSU Researchers 3D Print Electronic Skin That Lets Prosthetics Sense Temperature and Pressure
Washington State University researchers have developed a 3D-printed electronic skin that gives prosthetics the ability to sense temperature and pressure with 10 times the resolution of current sensors.
Virginia Tech 3D Prints Smart Metal Parts From Scrap at Large Scale
A Virginia Tech team is scaling up solid-state metal 3D printing to turn battlefield scrap into strong, shape-memory parts without melting.
Illinois Engineers Build a 3D-Printed Thermal Cloak That Hides Objects From Heat
University of Illinois researchers used 3D-printed aluminum lattices and rubber to build a device that guides heat around an object, making it invisible to infrared cameras from any direction.
McMaster Team 3D Prints Artificial Lung Prototype for Premature Babies
A McMaster University lab used 3D-printed sugar templates to build a microfluidic artificial lung that could one day help premature babies breathe without adult-sized equipment.
A Fully 3D-Printed Thermoacoustic Engine Now Runs on Biogas
An open-source thermoacoustic Stirling engine designed for SLA metal printing can now be made entirely by 3D printing, burner included, and runs on homemade biogas.
3D-Printed Space Hardware, Prosthetics, and a Dog Named Duck: This Week's Oddest 3D Printing Stories
From CubeSat structures printed in Carbon PEEK to engineering students building a mobility device for a three-legged rescue dog, the 3D printing world had no shortage of strange stories this week.
Prusa's INDX Toolchanger Adds 8 Colors to the CORE One Plus
Prusa's Bondtech-built INDX converts the CORE One Plus into an 8-tool multi-material printer with almost no purge waste, but early adopters have already hit a snag.
Scientists 3D Print Corneas to Fight Global Transplant Shortage
Israeli startup Precise Bio grows transplantable corneal tissue from a single donor, with human trials underway and U.S. approval targeted for 2030.
Creality Warns of First-Half Loss After Hong Kong IPO
The Shenzhen 3D printer maker expects an H1 loss of up to $9.4 million as promotional discounts and R&D spending pressure margins.
A 17-Year-Old Used AI to Predict 3D Print Strength Without Breaking Parts
Mason Corey used background-oriented schlieren imaging and machine learning to create a thermal fingerprint of cooling PLA, predicting tensile strength without destroying the part.
Roboze ARGO 500 Prints a CubeSat Structure That Rivals Aluminum
Italian startup NESST used Roboze's Carbon PEEK to 3D print a satellite structure that met ESA requirements and performed as well as aluminum.
Metal 3D Printing Pioneer 3DEO Enters Insolvency, Factory Auctioned Off
The Torrance metal AM company behind Intelligent Layering has entered creditor liquidation. Its 80,000-square-foot factory is being dismantled piece by piece.
EPFL 3D Nanoprints Sound-Powered Microfliers That Fly Without Motors
Swiss engineers used 3D nanoprinting to build microfliers propelled by sound waves, not motors. The 150-microgram craft generate thrust through Helmholtz resonance.
Carbon Launches Tougher FDA-Cleared DB 4000 Resin for 3D-Printed Dentures
Carbon's new DB 4000 resin prints digital dentures on M-Series printers with a 31% toughness gain over the category leader.
AxiLoop MC8 Teases 8-Toolhead Multicolor Printing at Formnext Asia
AxiLoop will debut the MC8 multicolor FFF printer in Shenzhen next week with eight automatic toolheads and a promise of 10x less waste.
Amaero Scales U.S. Metal Powder Production for Additive Manufacturing
A Tennessee facility is producing titanium and refractory alloy powders at scale, giving U.S. defense and aerospace manufacturers a new domestic supply source.
MIT VisiPrint Uses AI to Show You What Your 3D Print Will Actually Look Like
A new MIT tool generates photorealistic print previews from a slicer screenshot and a material photo. The goal is fewer failed prints and less wasted filament.
Kupros Launches Cu29 V2, a Conductive Filament for 3D Printed Electronics
A second-generation conductive filament from Kupros aims to turn desktop 3D printers into electronics manufacturing platforms, with Oak Ridge testing embedded sensor parts.
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing Targets Space Stations With 3D Printing
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing says metal 3D printing will be essential for future commercial space stations, producing parts on demand instead of launching them from Earth.
Snowbird Prints Metal Parts at Sea During RIMPAC 2026
A containerized metal 3D printing system produced parts aboard USS Essex during RIMPAC, testing how expeditionary manufacturing could reshape naval logistics.
UV Printing Startup Morpho Clears $7M on Kickstarter in Under 24 Hours
A desktop UV printer aimed at small creators pulled in over $7 million from nearly 2,000 backers before its first campaign day had ended.
Navy Cuts Red Tape to 3D Print Metal Parts Inside Submarine Supply Chain
A new Navy directive strips away years of part-by-part approvals so additively manufactured metal components can reach submarine crews faster.
Rocketdyne Opens Daytona Beach Facility for 3D-Printed Rocket Parts
Rocketdyne is running metal 3D printers around the clock in Daytona Beach to produce rocket engine parts for U.S. space programs.
Student Spends 100 Hours 3D Printing a Modular Arm for His Sister
A Bob Jones University engineering student spent more than 100 hours 3D printing a modular prosthetic arm for his 7-year-old sister, and the project is now part of her daily routine.
UCL Team 3D-Prints Lattice That Triples Strength Without Adding Material
A UCL research group has designed a 3D-printed lattice structure that is up to three times stiffer and stronger than conventional designs, using the same amount of material.
Bedrock 3D Nets Investment from 819 Capital After BASF Split
Former Innofil3D filament maker Bedrock 3D secures growth funding from Dutch investment firm 819 Capital, which already owns a 3D-printed orthotics company in its portfolio.
Formlabs Overhauls Board as Apple Veteran Dan Riccio Joins
Apple's former hardware chief Dan Riccio joins Formlabs as advisor and investor, as co-founder Natan Linder exits the board after fifteen years.
3D Printing Is Moving Into Human Factors and Ergonomics
From factory jigs to hospital workflow tools, 3D printing is proving useful in human factors applications that generic off-the-shelf parts simply cannot match.
Bambu Studio 2.8 Automates Assembly Guides for Multi-Part Prints
Bambu Lab's latest slicer can now generate step-by-step assembly instructions directly from a STEP file, exporting PDF or video walkthroughs with one click.
Artec 3D Launches Point II, a Metrology Laser Scanner That Captures 5.8 Million Points Per Second
Artec's new Point II handheld laser scanner doubles the point capture rate of its predecessor while keeping the same 0.02 mm certified accuracy for industrial inspection.
Continuous Composites Sues FibreSeek Over Continuous-Fiber Printing Patents
Continuous Composites has filed a ten-patent infringement lawsuit against Anisoprint and its FibreSeek brand, alleging the FibreSeeker 3 printer copies its continuous-fiber co-extrusion technology.
Czinger 21C Spyder Debuts the First Fully Additive Brake System
Czinger's new BrakeNode fuses the caliper, upright and hydraulic lines into a single 3D-printed structure, cutting 30% of unsprung mass on the $2.75M hypercar.
UMaine to 3D-Print Nine Homes for Homeless Families in Bangor
The University of Maine will use its giant wood-based 3D printer to build nine 600-square-foot homes from sawmill waste for a neighborhood in Greater Bangor.
Anycubic Kobra X Brings Native Four-Color Printing to $279
The Anycubic Kobra X launches at $279 with a native four-color multicolor system, promising faster color changes and 50% less purge waste than older designs.
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Team Up to Validate Sustainable Metal Powders
Recycled metal powder producer Continuum Powders is qualifying its feedstock across Mastrex MX-series LPBF printers, starting with Ti-6Al-4V, 17-4 stainless steel, and cobalt chrome.
Penn State Team 3D Prints Bone Tissue That Grows Its Own Blood Vessels
A Penn State team used genetic switches inside 3D-printed cell clusters to produce bone tissue with its own blood vessel networks, a key step toward larger regenerative implants.
UK Foundry First to Invest in 3D-Printed Sand Cores for Aluminium Castings
Sarginsons Industries has become the first UK foundry to deploy 3D sand core printing, cutting casting lead times from weeks to a single day.
Elegoo Launches H1 HT Filament Dryer for High-Temperature Materials
Elegoo's first dedicated filament dryer reaches 85°C to handle PA, PC, and other engineering materials, priced at $70.
Z-Polymers Launches Tullomer, the First New High-Performance Fiber in Over 20 Years
Boston startup Z-Polymers developed Tullomer, a recyclable liquid crystal polymer fiber that outperforms PEEK and prints on desktop 3D printers.
Virginia Tech Turns Metal Scrap Into Shape-Memory Parts Using 3D Printing
A Virginia Tech team used friction-stir 3D printing to embed shape-memory ceramics in aluminum, producing smart metal from waste feedstock.
Prusa CORE One INDX Founders Get 'Hardened Steel' Nozzles That Aren't
Bondtech has admitted the INDX toolchanger nozzles shipped with Prusa CORE One Founders Edition kits are nitrocarburized steel, not hardened steel as marketed, testing at roughly half the advertised hardness.
Amaero Is Building U.S. Metal Powder Capacity for Additive Manufacturing
Amaero is expanding domestic metal powder production at its Tennessee facility, giving U.S. additive manufacturers a new onshore source for titanium and refractory alloy powders.
Madrid Hospital Saves a Patient's Leg With the World's First 3D-Printed Bone Implant
Gregorio Marañón Hospital in Madrid has implanted the world's first personalized titanium metamaterial bone prosthesis, 3D-printed in-house for a sarcoma patient, avoiding amputation.
Virginia Tech 3D Prints Shape-Memory Ceramic Composites Without Melting
A Virginia Tech team embedded shape-memory ceramics in metal using additive friction stir deposition, creating a bulk composite that absorbs energy on demand.
Nikon Targets Space as the Next Frontier for Metal 3D Printing
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing is pushing metal additive manufacturing into space, from JAXA rocket components to commercial space station hardware.
Australian Team 3D Prints Dental Models That Behave Like Real Tissue
Fusetec and Adelaide University are building biomimetic dental training models that fracture and flex like real teeth and bone, aiming to improve wisdom tooth surgery outcomes.
Formlabs Brings Former Apple Executive Dan Riccio Into Boardroom
Former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio joins Formlabs as an investor and strategic advisor as co-founder Natan Linder steps down after 15 years on the board.
Bedrock 3D Finds New Backing in 819 Capital Acquisition
Former BASF filament spinoff Bedrock 3D has a new owner. 819 Capital Partners acquired the Dutch company and folded it into Novio-Scan Holding, giving the team financial stability and access to a broader 3D printing group.
Phase3D Wins Air Force Contract to Inspect Ceramic Matrix Composites in Real Time
The Air Force is funding Phase3D's Fringe Inspection platform for ceramic matrix composites. Real-time defect detection could cut the cost and time of making materials used in hypersonics and rocket nozzles.
ASTM Committee Proposes Design Guide for 3D-Printed Ceramics
ASTM's F42 additive manufacturing committee has proposed WK84355, a design guide aimed at helping engineers avoid shrinkage and embrittlement when 3D printing ceramic parts.
Airbus Qualifies Roboze ARGO 500 for Satellite Parts, Ending a Decade of Single-Source Supply
Airbus has qualified a second polymer 3D printing system for flight-ready satellite components, breaking a 10-year monopoly on certified additive manufacturing for space applications.
India's Astrobase Unveils 3D-Printed EVEREST Rocket Engine for 2028 Orbital Flight
Bengaluru startup Astrobase has completed India's first privately built 800 kN full-flow staged combustion rocket engine, manufactured with the country's largest industrial 3D printer.
HP IF 600 HT Webinar Targets Industrial-Grade Filament Printing
HP and 3Dnatives are hosting a September 15 webinar on the IF 600 HT industrial filament system, covering open materials, high-temperature performance, and production economics.
General Atomics Leads $5.5M Effort to Qualify Aerospace-Grade Aluminum for 3D Printing
The GOTHAAM project targets 7075-T73 equivalent aluminum alloy data across small, medium, and large LPBF systems.
SPEE3D Prints Metal Parts at Sea During RIMPAC 2026
A cold spray manufacturing system printed mission-critical metal parts aboard a Canadian supply ship during the world's largest maritime war games.
Prusa Launches PA11 Natural Filament for Gears and Moving Parts
Prusa's new pure PA11 nylon filament trades carbon fiber for stronger layer bonding and lower friction, aimed at functional gears and outdoor hardware.
Bambu Lab Launches PLA Pure, a Filament Built for Home Printing
Bambu Lab's new PLA Pure certifies every ingredient for food contact and toy safety, aiming to make desktop printing safer in homes with kids and pets.
Fort Bliss Is Training Soldiers to Qualify Their Own 3D Printed Parts
The University of Texas at El Paso is teaching 1st Armored Division maintainers to design, print, and certify replacement parts on demand. The program has already saved the division more than $1 million in maintenance costs.
Lockheed Martin Invests in Perseus Materials to Scale Large-Format Composite 3D Printing
Lockheed Martin has backed Perseus Materials, a startup building what it calls the world's fastest large-scale composite 3D printing system for defense and marine use.
CEAD Patents a Nonstop Toolpath Strategy for 3D Printing Hard-to-Control Materials
A new CEAD patent rethinks slicing for elastomers, silicone, and concrete by letting the nozzle switch layers instead of stopping extrusion.
Prusa Refreshes XL+, CORE One+, and CORE One L+ With Cleaner Starts and Faster First Layers
Prusa Research pushed a mid-summer refresh across its high-end lineup, adding nozzle wipers, new belts, and faster toolhead alignment for existing owners.
A Designer Turns Discarded Tennis Balls Into Sneakers With 3D-Printed Cutting Guides
A Royal College of Art student 3D printed custom guides to slice used tennis balls into shoe components, keeping the material intact instead of grinding it down.
Phase3D Lands Air Force Funding to Extend Fringe Inspection to Ceramic Matrix Composites
The Department of the Air Force is funding Phase3D to extend its Fringe Inspection platform into ceramic matrix composites, filling a critical gap in aerospace quality assurance.
LincSolution 3D Prints Heat Pump Parts to Target AI Data Center Cooling
Korean manufacturer LincSolution is using metal 3D printing to produce micro-channel heat exchanger components for heat pumps aimed at AI data center and EV thermal management.
HeyGears G1X Brings Color Resin 3D Printing to the Desktop
HeyGears has launched the G1X, a desktop color resin 3D printer that uses an 8-channel Epson printhead to produce full-color parts starting under 3,000 pounds.
Somerset Libraries 3D Scans a 1,700-Year-Old Roman Ring for Public Handling
A Somerset library service has used 3D scanning to create a handleable replica of a 1,700-year-old Roman ring discovered in Ilminster, continuing a decade-long heritage digitization program.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF Ghost Gun Rule That Targeted 3D Printed Parts
A Texas federal judge has struck down the ATF 2022 ghost gun rule, saying its restrictions on 3D printed firearm parts violate the Fifth Amendment and the historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.
Federal Judge Overturns ATF Ghost Gun Rule That Targeted 3D Printed Parts
A Texas federal judge has struck down the ATF 2022 ghost gun rule, saying its restrictions on 3D printed firearm parts violate the Fifth Amendment and the historical tradition of DIY gunsmithing.
SYZMIK X7C+ Headband Uses 3D Printed Lattice to Cut Concussion Risk
SYZMIK Sports has launched the X7C+ protective headband built around a 3D printed lattice structure the company says reduces concussion risk by 77 percent.
SYZMIK X7C+ Headband Uses 3D Printed Lattice to Cut Concussion Risk
SYZMIK Sports has launched the X7C+ protective headband built around a 3D printed lattice structure the company says reduces concussion risk by 77 percent.
Philippines Breaks Ground on the World's Tallest 3D-Printed Statue
A 46-foot monument to Jose Rizal will be printed in ASA plastic sections and assembled on a concrete pedestal in Dapitan City.
Jean Paul Gaultier Used 3D Printing for Five Haute Couture Looks
Sculpteo 3D printed TPU and PA12 parts for five outfits in the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 collection, from a flexible bustier to thousands of individual scales.
Rocket Lab Opens German Subsidiary to Build Satellites in Europe
Rocket Lab Germany targets satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launches for European customers seeking sovereign space access.
Hi3D V3.0 Hits 2048^3 Voxel Resolution, the Highest in AI 3D Generation
Hi3D V3.0 jumps to 2048^3 voxel resolution and 8K textures, cutting the manual repair most AI 3D outputs still need.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Brings Four-Color Printing to $299
The new i7 Nano pairs a compact 260 mm cube build volume with a $299 price tag and an optional CFS nano Kit for four-color desktop printing.
Stratasys Expands 12-Year Prosthetics Partnership With Limbitless Solutions
Stratasys has deepened its long-running collaboration with Limbitless Solutions, donating a refurbished F370 printer and adding sustainability goals to the partnership.
SBO Adds Seven Metal 3D Printers Across US and UK Operations
Austrian manufacturer SBO is adding VELO XC, Renishaw, and EOS systems in Houston and Newbury while expanding post-processing and floor space.
Researchers Print Full 3D Shapes in One Shot Using Holographic Light
A University of Utah team used a nanoscale phase mask to solidify an entire 3D structure in a single laser exposure, cutting print times from hours to seconds.
Black Falcon Uses 3D Scanning to Verify a Nürburgring Crash Repair
A German GT racing team used SHINING 3D's FreeScan Trak Nova to confirm a rebuilt Porsche 911 GT3 Cup matched its original geometry after a heavy Nürburgring 24 Hours crash.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Brings Four-Color FDM Printing to $299
The SPARKX i7 Nano is a compact CoreXY that prints in up to four colors via a new top-mounted CFS nano kit, launching August 15 at a $299 price point.
Bambu Lab Teases R1 Laser, Its First Standalone Engraver and Cutter
Bambu Lab's first dedicated laser machine arrives this fall. Here is what we know and what is still missing.
Continuous Composites Sues FibreSeek Over Continuous Fiber 3D Printing Patents
Continuous Composites has filed a ten-patent lawsuit against FibreSeek, claiming its continuous fiber printer infringes on foundational CF3D technology.
Bengaluru Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a Fully 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
A two-year-old Indian space startup has successfully test-fired a 5kN cryogenic rocket engine printed in metal, setting up a reusable hopper launch later this year.
Lufthansa Technik Swaps Polymer Airbus Latches for 3D-Printed Titanium
A failing polymer latch on Airbus widebodies forced Lufthansa Technik to replace entire assemblies. A redesigned titanium part from Materialise now lets technicians repair just the latch.
LLNL 3D Prints Ceramic Waveguide That Could Make Lasers 10 Times More Powerful Than Glass Fiber
Lawrence Livermore researchers used direct ink writing to produce the first all-ceramic optical waveguide, a development with implications for high-power military and industrial lasers.
UMaine Will 3D Print Nine Homes for Homeless Families in Greater Bangor
The University of Maine secured $4 million in federal funding to 3D print a neighborhood of nine homes from sawmill waste, aimed at families experiencing homelessness in the Bangor area.
3D Printing News Briefs, August 20, 2026: Metal Powders, Patents, and Scanners
SBO expands metal 3D printing in the US and UK, Continuum Powders partners with Mastrex on sustainable LPBF materials, and Artec 3D launches a new metrology laser scanner.
Prusa Refreshes CORE One+ Gen 2, XL+, and L+ With Practical Upgrade Kits
Prusa Research has given its entire high-end lineup a refresh. The CORE One+ Gen 2, CORE One L+, and XL+ all get cleaner print starts, faster warmup, and real upgrade kits for existing owners.
Madrid Hospital Saves a Patient's Leg With the World's First 3D-Printed Metamaterial Bone Implant
Surgeons at Madrid's Gregorio Marañón Hospital implanted a 3D-printed titanium metamaterial prosthesis that allowed a 38-year-old man to keep his leg after a bone cancer diagnosis.
SPEE3D Prints Metal Parts at Sea for the First Time During RIMPAC 2026
SPEE3D's cold spray 3D printer ran aboard a Canadian supply ship during RIMPAC, producing eight metal parts at sea and 24 more from shore reachback.
Hadrian Raises $1.37B as 3D Printing Fuels Defense Manufacturing Scale
Defense manufacturer Hadrian raised $1.37B at a $7.87B valuation to scale AI-powered factories building submarine, missile, and autonomous system parts.
Creality Warns of First-Half Loss Just Months After Hong Kong IPO
Shenzhen Creality expects an H1 2026 loss of up to $9.4M, swinging from a $16M profit a year ago.
Prusa Launches Pure PA11 Filament for Gears and Moving Parts
Prusa Research has released an unreinforced PA11 filament that prioritizes layer adhesion and low friction over the stiffness of its carbon-filled predecessor.
AxiLoop MC8 Teases an 8-Nozzle Desktop 3D Printer
AxiLoop says its upcoming MC8 packs eight toolheads and automatic spool changes into a 300 x 300 x 300 mm build volume.
Prusa Refreshes CORE One+, CORE One L+, and XL With Upgrade Kits
Prusa Research updated its high-end printer lineup with new nozzles, faster sensors, and chamber heating, while keeping prices flat.
Stratasys Expands Limbitless Prosthetics Partnership With a Sustainability Focus
Stratasys donated a refurbished F370 printer to Limbitless Solutions as the 12-year partnership shifts toward circular manufacturing.
Oqton Wins ASTRO-InSPIRE Distortion Challenge for LPBF Software
Oqton beat Ansys, Autodesk, and Siemens at ASTRO America's second annual tech challenge with its LPBF distortion compensation tool.
US Navy 3D Prints Drones and 1,000+ Parts Aboard an Aircraft Carrier at Sea
Firestorm Labs' containerized xCell platform printed combat-ready FPV drones and critical helicopter spares aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC, even in 12-foot seas.
Heidelberg Researchers Develop a Recyclable Ink for High-Resolution 3D Printing
A team at Heidelberg University designed a metastable polymer that can be chemically broken down and reused after printing, solving a major recycling problem for light-based 3D printing.
Black Falcon Uses 3D Scanning to Verify Race Car Repairs After Nürburgring Crash
A German motorsport team used SHINING 3D scanning to confirm that a rebuilt race car matched its original geometry before returning to the Nordschleife.
Bosch and Nikon SLM Solutions 3D Print a Full V8 Engine Block
A V8 engine block has been printed as a single piece in aluminum at Bosch's Nuremberg facility. The project shows how metal additive manufacturing is moving from prototypes to automotive production.
Metal 3D Printing Pioneer 3DEO Enters Liquidation
3DEO's Torrance factory is being dismantled after the company entered insolvency. Its proprietary Intelligent Layering technology is up for sale with a $3.4 million opening bid.
EPFL Researchers 3D-Print Sound-Powered Drones That Hover on Ultrasonic Frequencies
Swiss researchers built tiny drones propelled by 3D-printed acoustic resonators. The craft hover silently on ultrasonic frequencies at over 12,000 RPM.
MOVA AtomForm Palette 300 Shakes Up Multi-Color 3D Printing With 12 Nozzles
A new 12-nozzle Core XY printer aims to eliminate color-swap waste entirely. Reservations are open now at $50, with a $999 launch price.
Bambu Lab Launches PLA Pure, a Filament Built for Toy and Food Safety
Bambu Lab's new PLA Pure filament lists every ingredient and carries EN 71, EU 10/2011, and GREENGUARD certifications.
Used Tennis Balls Turned Into Running Shoes by a Design Student
A Royal College of Art student reimagines the 300 million tennis balls that go to waste each year as sneaker uppers.
Indian Air Force Turns to 3D Printing for Rubber Aircraft Parts
Facing Russian spare part shortages, the Indian Air Force is using 3D printing to produce rubber aircraft components in-house within days.
Florida Atlantic University 3D Prints Seaweed Structures to Fight Algal Blooms
Florida Atlantic University won an $800,475 EPA grant to develop 3D-printed seaweed structures that prevent harmful algal blooms in coastal waters.
Reebok and Allen Iverson Reboot the Question Sneaker With 3D Printing
Reebok and Allen Iverson have reissued the 1996 Question sneaker as a fully 3D-printed single-piece shoe with Zellerfeld, launching August 25.
Indian Researchers Patent a $470 Extruder That Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D Printer Filament
A team at NIT Rourkela has patented a portable extruder that converts recycled plastic into composite FDM filament at roughly one-tenth the cost of commercial systems.
Protolabs Backs MIT Research Into Why US Manufacturing Falls Short at Scale
Protolabs has awarded a grant to MIT's Industrial Performance Center to study why technologies developed in America so often end up manufactured overseas.
Serendix and JA Mitsui Leasing Target Japan 3D-Printed Construction Market
A Japanese housing startup is teaming with a leasing giant to finance 3D printers and speed construction in a market short on labor.
South Korean Firm Uses 3D Printing to Target AI Data Center Heat Pumps
LincSolution is leading a three-year Korean government-backed project to mass-produce 3D printed heat pump components for AI data center cooling.
A Chinese Company Is Planning a 6,500-Printer Bambu Lab Farm
Jinshi Huina cleared filing review for a RMB 200 million base in Boluo County that would host 6,500 industrial FDM printers in phase one.
Continuum and Mastrex Partner to Validate Metal Powders for LPBF Printers
Continuum Powders will test its cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and stainless steel powders across Mastrex's MX series laser powder bed fusion machines.
Stratasys Wins $7.8M to Build Quality Assurance Into US Defense 3D Printing
The America Makes and DoD modernization challenge awarded Stratasys $7.8 million to add real-time quality checks to its F3300 and F900 industrial 3D printers.
Tekna Turns Profitable on Aerospace and Defense Metal Powder Demand
Tekna posted its fourth straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA as more aerospace and defense customers move from prototype to production with titanium powder.
Rowan 3D-Bioprints Bone Cancer Models to Study Treatment Resistance
A $155,000 NCI grant is funding 3D-printed hydrogel models that place tumor cells and stem cells at precise distances to study why chondrosarcoma spreads.
TU Graz Cools Rooms With 3D-Printed Ceramic Cubes and Zero Electricity
Porous ceramic blocks use evaporative cooling to lower nearby air by almost 7 degrees Celsius in a campus test.
Israeli Surgeons Rebuild a Patient's Chest With a 3D-Printed PEKK Implant
Doctors in Israel removed a rare tumor along with the patient's sternum and ribs, then replaced them with a custom implant made from PEKK.
Creality Warns of First-Half Loss After Going Public
Creality expects a 53 million yuan H1 loss, reversing a year-ago profit as marketing and R&D costs climb following its Hong Kong IPO.
Hadrian Raises $1.37B to Scale U.S. Defense 3D Printing
A $1.37 billion Series D values Hadrian at $7.87B as the automated defense manufacturer folds 3D printing into its factory stack.
MeltCalc Is a Free Database That Cuts Through Hot End Marketing Claims
A chemist-built open-source tool catalogs 64 hot ends and 36 polymers with realistic flow rates so you can stop guessing what your printer can actually melt.
Oqton Takes Top Prize at ASTRO-InSPIRE's 2nd Annual Tech Challenge
Oqton's 3DXpert beat Ansys, Siemens, and Dassault in a Shark Tank-style competition focused on LPBF distortion prediction for Inconel 718 aerospace parts.
Divergent Details Its Plan to Replace Nikon SLM Printers With Monolith One
After launching its own 12-laser metal printer, Divergent reveals how it will phase out its Nikon SLM fleet and what comes next.
Cold Spray Metal 3D Printing Goes to Sea at RIMPAC 2026
A U.S.-led team proved expeditionary metal 3D printing works in real combat conditions, producing parts aboard ship during RIMPAC.
Prusa Upgrades Its Entire Lineup With Plus-Series Printers
Prusa Research is refreshing the Core One, Core One L, and XL with GT1.5 belts, nozzle wipers, and faster calibration at the same prices.
Rosatom Masters Copper 3D Printing for Aviation and Space
Rosatom has successfully 3D printed copper and its alloys on industrial RusMelt machines, opening doors for lighter heat exchangers and rocket components.
NASA Tests 'Born Qualified' Metal 3D Printing With Phase3D
NASA is funding Phase3D to test real-time qualification of metal 3D printed parts, aiming to cut an 18-month certification cycle down to months.
Stratasys Extends Limbitless Partnership With a Certified Pre-Owned F370
Stratasys donated a refurbished F370 to Limbitless Solutions as the two organizations expand a 12-year prosthetics partnership focused on sustainability.
AM North Cuts Documentation Time With amsight Quality Software
Norwegian AM firm AM North reduced per-project documentation from eight hours to under two after adopting amsight's quality management platform.
HÖRMANN Uses 3D Printing to Build Large Rail Vehicle Panels
HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering completed a three-year project to 3D print large-format outer skin components for trains using a granule-based extrusion and tape-laying process chain.
General Atomics Leads $5.5M Push to Qualify Aluminum for Metal 3D Printing
The GOTHAAM project is developing material allowables for a high-strength aluminum alloy across small, medium, and large LPBF 3D printers to speed defense and commercial adoption.
Bosch and Nikon SLM Solutions 3D Print a Complete V8 Engine Block
A full V8 engine block printed as a single piece in aluminum shows how metal additive manufacturing is moving from prototyping into automotive production.
3DEO Liquidates Its Factory as Metal 3D Printing Business Folds
Metal 3D printing service 3DEO has filed for insolvency and is selling its entire operation at auction after the service-only model failed to scale.
Farsoon Prepares $540M Financing, Shifts From Machines to Services
Farsoon is set to raise RMB 3.91 billion ($540M) from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the largest domestic 3D printing deal in Chinese history.
Stratasys Wins $7.8M to Bring In-Situ QA to Defense 3D Printing
Stratasys landed a $7.8M defense contract to build real-time quality monitoring into its F3300 and F900 industrial 3D printers.
Marines 3D Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft in Okinawa
US Marines in Okinawa 3D printed and launched a 7-meter raiding craft during Exercise Valiant Shield, producing it in theater instead of waiting for supply.
Hadrian Raises $1.37B as 3D Printing Becomes Defense Manufacturing Infrastructure
Defense manufacturer Hadrian raised $1.37 billion at a $7.87 billion valuation, with 3D printing now built directly into its factory stack.
Indian Air Force Turns to 3D Printing for Rubber Aircraft Parts
With Russian spare parts delayed, the Indian Air Force is using 3D printing to produce rubber components for its aircraft, cutting wait times from weeks to days.
Creality Warns of H1 Loss After Hong Kong IPO
Shenzhen Creality 3D expects a RMB 53-63 million loss for H1 2026, reversing a year-ago profit as marketing push and FX pressure weigh on margins.
Lufthansa Technik 3D Prints Titanium Cabin Latches With Materialise
Lufthansa Technik is replacing failing polymer galley latches on Airbus widebodies with titanium parts printed by Materialise.
Wigglitz 3D Prints Its First Licensed Toys With Winx Club Characters
ZB Designs signed its first entertainment IP deal and shipped physical Winx Club figures less than two months after the first call.
Haddy 3D-Prints the TF-179 Drone Boat in 9 Days
A Florida microfactory used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce an uncrewed vessel for defense customers, no molds required.
Indian Startup Othisis Hot-Fires 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
Bengaluru-based Othisis Systems successfully tested a fully 3D-printed 5 kN cryogenic engine running on liquid oxygen and methane, a milestone for India's private space sector.
Elevation Spine Wins FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Cervical Implant
The Saber-C AVIA system from Elevation Spine is now FDA-cleared, combining a porous 3D-printed titanium interbody with a zero-profile cervical fixation design.
Marines 3D-Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft in Okinawa
Marines in Okinawa printed and launched a 7-meter foam raiding craft in June, proving they can build expeditionary platforms at the point of need instead of waiting on supply chains.
MIT Builds a Mathematical Shortcut for 3D-Printing Bio-Inspired Adaptive Materials
MIT researchers created a framework that maps how natural structures behave across scales, then turns those behaviors into 3D-printable designs.
Penn State Researchers Use Genetic Switches to Grow Blood Vessels in 3D-Printed Bone
A Penn State team used microRNA strands to turn stem cells into vascularized bone spheroids, helping 3D-printed tissue heal and form blood vessels in mice.
Reebok and Zellerfeld Are 3D Printing Allen Iverson's Question Sneaker
The Reebok Question 96/26 is a one-piece 3D-printed slip-on made by Zellerfeld, dropping August 25 for $170.
HeyGears G1X Brings Full-Color 3D and UV Printing to the Desktop
HeyGears launched the G1X, a desktop machine that combines full-color 3D printing with UV flatbed and textured 2D output, starting at $1,999 on Kickstarter.
DARPA Wants Robots to 3D Print Concrete Underwater for Military Ports
DARPA is asking industry and academia to develop underwater 3D concrete printing systems that use local sediment and seawater to repair ports and seawalls.
ExOne and voxeljet Are Now One Company in Germany
ExOne GmbH and voxeljet GmbH officially merged into a single legal entity on August 13, 2026, uniting decades of binder jet 3D printing experience.
Bambu P1S Plus AMS Hits $499 at Best Buy
Best Buy is selling the Bambu Lab P1S with AMS for $499, which is the lowest price this combo has ever reached.
Rocket Lab Opens German Subsidiary to Build Satellites in Europe
Rocket Lab has established a German legal entity to manufacture satellites and components locally, giving European defense and institutional customers a domestic alternative to imported spacecraft.
NIT Rourkela Patents a Low-Cost Extruder That Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D Printing Filament
A new patented extruder from an Indian institute converts mixed plastic waste into reliable composite filament, targeting labs and small manufacturers that need affordable recycling without industrial infrastructure.
Continuous Composites Sues FibreSeek Over Ten Continuous-Fiber 3D Printing Patents
Continuous Composites has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against FibreSeek's FibreSeeker 3 printer after three years of failed licensing talks.
America Makes Elects 11 Leaders to 2026-28 Executive Committee
America Makes has named 11 new Executive Committee members spanning industry, academia, and government for the 2026-28 term.
Apple Opens Second US Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
Apple's new 20,000-square-foot Houston facility is its second US advanced manufacturing center in as many years, and it points toward bigger ambitions in 3D printing and chip packaging.
Florida Atlantic University 3D-Prints Seaweed Structures to Fight Harmful Algal Blooms
An $800K EPA grant is funding AI-guided 3D-printed sargassum structures that capture phosphorus in Lake Okeechobee before it fuels toxic blooms.
Slant 3D's Portals Turns an Uploaded STL Into a Storefront in 30 Seconds
Portals lets designers sell physical 3D prints without owning a printer, handling production, packing, and shipping from Slant 3D's print farms.
How Researchers Are Turning Cheap 3D Printers Into Essential Lab Tools
A new Nature feature highlights plant scientists, engineers, and chemists who use desktop 3D printers to build custom equipment that costs a few dollars instead of thousands.
Western 3D Printer Makers Are Running Out of Easy Strategic Options
New AMPOWER analysis shows Chinese suppliers captured two-thirds of global AM equipment revenue growth from 2020 to 2025, leaving Western firms with one realistic path forward.
Hi3D V3.0 Brings 2048³ Voxel Resolution to AI 3D Model Generation
Hi3D's V3.0 update pushes AI-generated 3D models to 2048³ voxels and 8K textures, with a 48-hour free trial starting August 19.
Bambu Lab P1S Combo Hits $499 at Best Buy
Best Buy is matching the record low price on the Bambu Lab P1S Combo with AMS during its 60th Anniversary sale.
Western AM Suppliers Are Losing Market Share to Chinese Rivals
Chinese equipment makers captured two-thirds of additive manufacturing revenue growth from 2020 to 2025 by undercutting Western machine prices.
UTEP Trains 1st Armored Division Maintainers to Qualify 3D-Printed Army Parts
The six-week AMDR program teaches Fort Bliss soldiers CAD, materials testing, and industrial 3D printing so they can certify parts for Army vehicles.
AM Pulse Asia: A 6,500-Printer Bambu Farm and 11 More APAC Manufacturing Stories
China's APAC 3D printing dominance continued in August with a RMB 200 million Bambu Lab print farm, new national metal AM standards, and South Korean FDA clearances for 3D-printed implants.
Continuum Powders and Mastrex Partner to Qualify Metal Powders for LPBF Printers
Continuum Powders will validate cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and 17-4 stainless steel for Mastrex's MX-series metal LPBF printers under a new technical partnership.
3DPOD 311: Romain Kidd on Rebuilding Thingiverse From the Inside
MyMiniFactory founder Romain Kidd joins 3DPOD to discuss what it actually takes to turn Thingiverse around after six months as its CEO.
Nine 3D-Printed PLA Resonators Turn Fabrication Waste Into a Tuned Sound Field in Georgia
A Georgia Tech research team 3D-printed nine large-scale resonators from discarded PLA makerspace waste, creating a distributed sound installation now on view in Woodstock through September.
America Makes Picks Six Winners for $15M Defense 3D Printing Challenge
America Makes and NCDMM named six winners sharing up to $15M to modernize the defense industrial base with additive manufacturing and digital twin technology.
Onkos Surgical Completes 1,000th 3D-Printed Pelvic Implant Case
Onkos Surgical hit a 1,000-case milestone with its My3D patient-specific pelvic implant platform, combining 3D printing and virtual surgical planning for complex reconstructions.
Rowan University Wins $155K NCI Grant to 3D Print Bone Cancer Models
Rowan University received a two-year NCI grant to bioprint living chondrosarcoma models in hydrogel, aiming to find new treatment options for a bone cancer that resists chemo and radiation.
Matthäi Opens a Construction 3D Printing Division After Printing Its Own HQ
A major German construction group printed its new headquarters in 105 hours and then made the division permanent. The building is now occupied.
Bambu Lab Teases the R1, Its First Standalone Laser Engraver
Bambu Lab is teasing the R1, a dedicated laser engraver and cutter arriving in September. Full specs come in late August.
Chalmers Team 3D-Prints Building Panels From Baker's Yeast
Researchers at Chalmers University have developed a bio-based material using heat-killed baker's yeast that prints at room temperature and is designed to decay.
6K Additive Posts Record Quarter as U.S. Metal Powder Demand Surges
6K Additive reported Q2 revenue of $7.1 million, up 63% year over year, as aerospace and defense customers chase domestic metal powder supplies.
Lyten Graphene Filament Powers Modovolo's U.S.-Made 3D Printing Platform
Modovolo selected Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament as the standard material for its modular BFP 3D printing platform aimed at aerospace and defense.
Transcend Mechanics Uses 3D-Printed Grippers to Cut Robot Hardware Lead Times
A Connecticut startup is printing single-part robotic grippers from PETG and TPU to shrink hardware development from weeks to days.
Tekna Turns Profitable as Additive Manufacturing Powder Demand Grows
Tekna posted its fourth straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA as aerospace and defense customers ramp up titanium powder orders for serial production.
MIT Framework Turns Pinecone Mechanics Into 3D-Printed Adaptive Materials
MIT researchers built a mathematical system that translates biological mechanisms into 3D-printable designs for soft robotics and aerospace.
NZ Army 3D-Prints Drone Parts for New FPV Training Course
The New Zealand Army is teaching soldiers to build and fly FPV drones using 3D-printed parts, fiber-optic controls, and cheap off-the-shelf components.
Buckley Conversions Builds a 3D-Printed Luxury Camper Van Interior on the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
A California shop used a KUKA robot to print an almost entirely 3D-printed interior for a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, shaving 1,500 pounds and stretching EV range.
US Navy 3D-Printed Combat Drones Aboard USS Essex During Rough-Seas Exercise
Firestorm Labs produced more than 1,000 parts and a dozen flight-ready drones on a containerized factory aboard the USS Essex en route to RIMPAC 2026.
Desktop UV Printers Steal the Show at Open Sauce 2026
Three companies brought affordable desktop UV printers to San Francisco, with prices starting under $1,700 and full-color 3D printing on the horizon.
ORNL's New System Fixes Large-Format 3D Prints in Real Time
A new ORNL system uses thermal cameras and AI to detect layer temperature problems mid-print and automatically adjust speed to prevent failures on large-format composite parts.
Lohia Aerospace and Massivit Bring Large-Format Composite 3D Printing to India
An Indian aerospace company and an Israeli 3D printing firm are joining forces to produce composite tooling domestically for the first time, cutting lead times by up to 90 percent.
University of Waterloo 3D-Prints Custom Contact Lenses in 20 Minutes
Waterloo researchers built a 3D printing platform that makes patient-specific contact lenses in 20 minutes, no weeks-long fitting process required.
Hi3D V3.0 Hits 2048³ Voxel Resolution: A Free 48-Hour Trial Starts August 19
Hi3D V3.0 jumps to 2048³ voxel resolution, up from 1536³ in the previous version, and opens free access to everyone for 48 hours starting August 19.
ATLANT 3D Launches the NANOFABRICATOR PRO for AI-Driven Materials Discovery
ATLANT 3D's new NANOFABRICATOR PRO connects AI materials discovery with atomic-scale fabrication in a single production-ready platform.
Metal Recycling Could Be the Key to Scaling Additive Manufacturing, New White Paper Argues
A new white paper from Continuum Powders and AM Research makes the case that closed-loop metal recycling is essential to scaling additive manufacturing.
Haddy 3D-Prints the TF-179 Drone Boat, Its Latest Unmanned Surface Vessel
Haddy used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce the TF-179 drone boat, advancing its push into military unmanned surface vessels.
South Korean Company 3D Prints Heat Pump Parts to Cut Manufacturing Time
Lincsolution is developing miniaturized heat pump components under a three-year government research program.
Oqton Wins ASTRO-InSPIRE Distortion Prediction Challenge
Oqton took first place at the second annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase, beating Ansys, Siemens, and Autodesk in LPBF distortion prediction.
Carbon Launches DB 4000 Resin for 3D-Printed Dentures
Carbon's new DB 4000 denture base resin is FDA-cleared and claims 31% higher fracture toughness than the current category leader.
Homefront Manufacturing Builds a US-Made 3D Printer for the Military
A Pennsylvania startup is developing secure, American-built 3D printers for defense users who cannot rely on foreign supply chains.
Indian Startup Othisis Hot-Fires a 3D-Printed Cryogenic Rocket Engine
A Bangalore team successfully tested a 5 kN regeneratively cooled engine printed in copper alloy, setting up a reusable hopper launch later this year.
TPM3D Will Debut an Upgraded CF250 SLS Printer at Formnext Asia
The upgraded CF250 + PPS250 system doubles production capacity over its predecessor and makes its global debut in Shenzhen on August 26.
A YouTuber Is 3D-Printing an Entire Airplane Inside His Apartment
Evan from Error by Human is building a Part 103 ultralight in his living room using a 3D printer, carbon fiber, and foam cores.
EPFL's Sound-Powered Micro-Drones Hover Without Motors or Batteries
Swiss researchers built flying machines the size of a coin that lift off using only ultrasonic sound waves and 3D-printed cavities.
Prusa Refreshes Its Entire Lineup With Free Upgrades for Existing Owners
Prusa's new CORE One+, CORE One L+, and XL+ machines ship with GT1.5 belts and faster calibration, and current owners get the same upgrades.
Open Sauce 2026 Showed That Desktop UV Printers Are Finally Ready
xTool, EufyMake, and Morpho brought affordable UV printers to Open Sauce 2026, with prices starting at $1,699.
University of Melbourne Students Hot-Fire 3D-Printed Rocket Engine at Race2Space
University of Melbourne students 3D-printed and test-fired a regeneratively cooled liquid rocket engine, winning the LOX bipropellant category at Race2Space.
UNO Launches $8M Center for 3D-Printed Prosthetics and Surgical Tools
A new Nebraska research hub will use 3D printing to build low-cost prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and surgical training models.
Manufacturing Unlimited Takes ICAM Stories Out of the Lecture Hall
A new ASTM video series visits the factories, recycling centers, and aerospace shops where additive manufacturing is actually being used.
India's Skyroot Sends 3D-Printed Rocket Engine to Orbit on Vikram-1
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 reached orbit on July 18 with a fully 3D-printed liquid engine, making India the third country with private orbital launch capability.
US Army Opens First 3D-Printed Barracks at Fort Bliss
The Army cut the ribbon on the first of ten 3D-printed barracks in Texas, a $62.8 million project that can house 560 soldiers.
USC Team 3D-Prints Custom MRI Sensors for $30 Each
Researchers at USC printed flexible MRI coils in under 10 minutes for roughly $30, producing four times the image contrast of standard adult sensors.
USS Theodore Roosevelt Tests 3D-Printed Metal Parts at Sea During RIMPAC
A containerized hybrid-metal printer aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt fabricated and repaired parts during RIMPAC 2026, cutting Navy supply chain delays.
UTC Student 3D-Prints a Mobility Chair for Toddler With Cerebral Palsy
Austin McDade spent his summer turning open-source design files into a custom pink wheelchair for 2-year-old Amelia, giving her a first chance at independent movement before preschool.
A YouTuber Is 3D-Printing an Entire Airplane Inside His Apartment
Evan of the Error by Human channel is building a full Part 103 ultralight inside his living space, printing hundreds of parts on a budget and reinforcing them with carbon fiber.
IIT Mandi's Sea Urchin Coating Makes 3D-Printed Bone Implants Fight Bacteria
A bio-inspired hydroxyapatite coating gives 3D-printed PLA bone implants the ability to disrupt bacteria and integrate with bone faster.
Open Sauce 2026: Desktop UV Printers and Wild Custom Builds Take Over San Mateo
Open Sauce 2026 in San Mateo put desktop UV printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable Star Wars speeder bike on full display.
Hyundai and Kia Open First Dedicated Additive Manufacturing Center
Hyundai and Kia have opened a dedicated additive manufacturing facility in South Korea, consolidating polymer and metal 3D printing under one roof for the first time.
A 3D-Printed Balloon Banjo Uses a Party Balloon as a Resonator
A parent-friendly 3D printing project uses a party balloon as a resonating chamber and finger-turnable plastic screws instead of metal hardware.
Apple Opens Second US Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston
Apple opened a 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, its second US facility, where it plans to build Mac minis and advanced AI servers using additive manufacturing and smart manufacturing techniques.
US Navy Prints Combat-Ready Drones at Sea During RIMPAC Exercise
A containerized 3D printing factory aboard the USS Essex produced 12 combat-ready drones and over 1,000 spare parts during a two-week transit to RIMPAC 2026, even as 12-foot waves hammered the ship.
Guam's GAMMA Factory Targets Full Production by February 2027
A $40 million additive manufacturing facility in Dededo is on track to produce Navy ship parts locally, cutting wait times that can stretch for months.
LONGER ePrint Combines UV and DTF Printing in One Desktop Machine
The dual-head ePrint handles flatbed, rotary, and transfer film modes, making it one of the most versatile personal printers we have seen.
Intrepid Automation CEO: 3D Printing Must Scale for Mass Manufacturing
Intrepid Automation CEO Ben Wynne says additive manufacturing needs to move beyond prototyping and into consistent, high-volume production.
3D-Printed Grippers Aim to Cut Lead Times for Robotics Teams
A Minnesota startup is replacing traditional gripper assemblies with single-part PETG and TPU prints to speed up robot development.
Jean Paul Gaultier's Fall 2026 Haute Couture Runs on 3D Printing
The fashion house worked with Sculpteo to produce TPU bustiers, PA12 scales, and hidden structures for its latest Paris runway show.
EPFL's 3D-Printed Drones Hover Using Only Sound
Swiss engineers built microfliers with 3D-printed acoustic cavities that generate thrust from ultrasonic frequencies, no motors required.
Australian Students 3D-Print a Regeneratively Cooled Rocket Engine
A three-person University of Melbourne team hot-fired Slinky, a 3D-printed copper rocket engine with internal cooling channels, winning the Race2Space LOX bipropellant category.
Horizon Legacy Prints 26-Unit Townhome Development in Canada
A Toronto-based builder has completed 26 move-in-ready 3D-printed townhomes in Gananoque, Ontario, with a 30-unit project now underway near Brantford.
Stratasys Wins $7.8M for Real-Time Quality Checks on Industrial 3D Printers
Stratasys will use America Makes funding to add in-situ monitoring to its F3300 and F900 industrial FDM printers, aiming to cut post-build inspection time for defense and aerospace parts.
A 3D-Printed Sock Lets You Cover Flock Cameras in Seconds
A maker released a 3D-printable cover that slides onto Flock license plate cameras, no glue or screws required.
Bambu Lab Brings the A2L Large-Format Printer to India at Rs 48,999
Bambu Lab has formally entered the Indian market with the A2L, its large-format desktop 3D printer priced at Rs 48,999 through authorized channel partners.
Kentstrapper Mille Prints a Full Cubic Meter in One Piece for $46,000
Kentstrapper's new Mille FDM printer offers a 1,000 mm cubed build volume with active heating and six-zone bed control, starting at around $46,000.
Farsoon Revenue Climbs 42% in H1 as Metal and Polymer Sales Accelerate
Farsoon Technologies posted first-half revenue of CNY 340.5M, up 42% year over year, with net income nearly doubling and cumulative global system sales topping 1,400 units.
Israeli Surgeons Rebuild a Chest Wall With a 3D-Printed PEKK Implant
A surgical team at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital performed Israel's first full chest-wall reconstruction using a patient-specific 3D-printed PEKK implant after a rare tumor destroyed a young woman's sternum.
Inside Slant 3D: What Running America's Largest Print Farm Actually Looks Like
A new video follows Slant 3D's team through a week of scaling chaos: thousands of queued jobs, ramping OilStick production, new hires, and software fires.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini Lands at Target for $219
The entry-level A1 Mini is now sold at Target and Best Buy, putting a genuinely capable 3D printer on a casual shopping trip.
Prusa Upgrades Its Entire Printer Lineup With Second-Generation Parts
Prusa Research is adding nozzle wipers, GT1.5 belts, and improved sensors across the XL, Core One, and Core One L, with upgrade kits arriving in September.
Hadrian Lands $1.37B to Build AI-Powered Factories for US Defense
Hadrian closed a $1.37 billion Series D at a $7.9 billion valuation to expand its automated manufacturing network for submarines, drones, and munitions.
Renew IT Turns Dead Computers Into 3D Printer Filament in Australia
Sydney-based Renew IT converts ABS from dead computers and printers into 3D printing filament at scale, diverting tens of millions of pounds from landfill.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Brings Conductive Filament to Desktop 3D Printers for Real Electronics
An Indiana startup launched a second-generation all-metal conductive filament that prints working circuits on standard FDM machines, no post-processing required.
Foaming TPU Burns More Aggressively Than Any Other 3D Printing Filament, Test Shows
A Maker's Muse burn test found that foaming TPU produced the most aggressive flame of any filament tested, a surprise given standard TPU's reputation as the safest option.
US Navy Opens the Door to 3D-Printed Parts Across the Entire Submarine Fleet
A top Navy admiral says the service will now accept 3D-printed submarine parts as long as the material and process are approved, not each individual part.
Rady Children's 3D Lab Prints Patient Models to Help Surgeons Plan Complex Cases
A San Diego hospital's 3D Innovation Lab has produced nearly 800 patient models and supported more than 3,200 surgeries by turning CT and MRI scans into tangible surgical guides.
Marines 3D Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft in Okinawa, Then Put It to Sea
US Marines manufactured a 7-meter foam raiding craft in Okinawa using a CNC router, large-format 3D printer, and spray foam system, then tested it at sea during Exercise Valiant Shield 26.
Printytron turns plain English into print-ready STL files
A new alpha tool called Printytron generates dimensioned STL files from written descriptions, no CAD required.
FLASHFORGE Rolls Out 13 New Filaments, From Glow-in-the-Dark PLA to Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Nylon
APPLE TREE has launched a 13-type FLASHFORGE filament range covering glow-in-the-dark, carbon fiber, glass fiber, lightweight, and recycled spool options.
California AB 2047 Clears Senate Committee, Moves Closer to 3D Printer Mandate
The California Senate Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 to advance AB 2047, which would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include firearm-blocking technology starting in 2029.
NIOSH Releases Free Safety Stickers for 3D Printing Workshops
The CDC agency has published printable QR-coded stickers that point printer operators to official guidance on emissions, burns, and mechanical hazards.
Notre Dame Team 3D-Prints Capillary Networks for Lab-Grown Tissue
A hybrid bioprinting method from Notre Dame and Harvard can print blood vessel networks smaller than 10 micrometers, keeping cells alive in larger engineered tissues.
eSUN PLA-HF Filament Prints at 1000mm/s Without Sacrificing Quality
eSUN's new PLA-HF filament is engineered for daily print speeds of 600mm/s and can push past 1000mm/s in extreme mode, with better layer adhesion and less stringing than standard PLA.
Slant 3D's Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Prints Without Running a Print Farm
Slant 3D's Portals platform turns STL uploads into storefronts in under a minute, with the company handling printing, packing, and shipping while designers keep the profit.
EIBOS Tetras Adds Four Independent Drying Chambers to the Bambu Lab AMS
The EIBOS Series X Tetras transforms a Bambu Lab AMS into a four-spool dryer with independent temperature control, auto-venting, and storage mode. At $179 it is the most refined AMS-specific upgrade available.
OilStick Keeps Selling Out as Slant 3D's Print Farm Scales Up
Slant 3D's OilStick material keeps flying off the shelves as production demand surges past 8,000 jobs on the farm.
Michigan Opens New Advanced Manufacturing Center Anchored by 475 3D Printers
Oakland University and Automation Alley have launched an Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Troy, Michigan, built around a 475-printer additive manufacturing network.
US Navy Prints Combat-Ready Drones at Sea During RIMPAC Exercise
A containerized 3D printing factory aboard the USS Essex produced 12 flight-ready drones and over 1,000 parts during a two-week transit to Hawaii.
Prusa Is Giving Existing Owners Free Paths to Second-Generation Printers
Prusa Research just upgraded its entire lineup. If you already own an XL, Core One, or Core One L, you can get the new plus-model upgrades without buying a new machine.
Bambu Lab Teases the R1, Its First Standalone Laser Engraver and Cutter
Bambu Lab is entering the laser market. The R1 engraver and cutter arrives in September, and early details suggest the same no-fuss philosophy that made its 3D printers popular.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Lands at $299 With Four-Color Multi-Material Printing
The compact i7 Nano pairs a snap-on CFS nano with AI camera monitoring and a 500 mm/s top speed for beginners.
Jean Paul Gaultier Puts 3D-Printed Sculpts on the Haute Couture Runway
Five Fall/Winter 2026-27 looks relied on MJF and SLS parts from Sculpteo, from a flexible bustier to thousands of individual scales.
MegCell Pulse Lets You 3D Print a Robot That Plays Guitar
A New Zealand engineer spent six years building a 3D-printable robotic system that reads guitar tablature and plays a real acoustic guitar autonomously.
PEBA Filament Burns Longer and Hotter Than Expected in Burn Test
Maker's Muse tested PEBA flexible filament against an open flame and found it burns longer than TPU, contradicting assumptions about safe workshop materials.
3D Systems Lands $9M Air Force Contract for Large-Format Metal 3D Printing
The U.S. Air Force awarded 3D Systems an additional $9 million to complete its GEN-II DMP-1000 large-format metal 3D printing demonstrator, extending the program through 2028.
Haddy 3D Prints the TF-179 Drone Boat for U.S. Military Customers
Florida-based Haddy used large-format robotic additive manufacturing to produce the TF-179 uncrewed vessel, printing the hull layer by layer with eight CEAD Flexbot systems.
Creality and WOL3D Open Pune's First Hands-On 3D Printing Store
Creality and Indian partner WOL3D just opened an experiential 3D printing retail store in Pune, letting shoppers watch printers work live.
Lyten Graphene Filament Powers Modovolo's US-Made Aerospace 3D Printer
Modovolo's BFP platform will run on Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament, creating a fully domestic supply chain for aerospace and defense parts.
CoreTechnologie 4D Additive 1.8 Adds Build History and Auto-Repair
The latest version of the Franco-German 3D printing prep software introduces a Build History Tree, one-click model repair, and new stiffener structures for industrial users.
Axtra3D Lumia X1 Adds KeySplint Hard Clear for Dental Splints and Retainers
Axtra3D has validated KeySplint Hard Clear resin on its Lumia X1, giving dental labs a biocompatible option for splints, retainers, and nightguards.
3D-Printed Ceramic Cooling Walls Fight Urban Heat at TU Graz
Researchers at TU Graz built a passive cooling wall from 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes that lower temperatures by nearly 7C without any electricity.
Lufthansa Technik Replaces Airbus Latch With 3D-Printed Titanium
A damage-prone polymer latch in A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters is now being replaced with a 3D-printed titanium version.
FDA Clears 3D-Printed Titanium Cervical Implant From Elevation Spine
Elevation Spine's Saber-C AVIA, featuring a porous 3D-printed titanium interbody, is now available for cervical fusion surgery in the US.
BabyBeltPRO Build Update: The First Print Test Is Live
Canuck Creator's BabyBeltPRO build series reaches the critical first-print milestone in a new livestream sponsored by LDO Motors.
Buckley Conversions 3D-Prints a Luxury Camper Van Interior
A California company 3D-printed almost an entire Mercedes eSprinter camper van interior, cutting 1,500 pounds and reshaping how conversions are built.
Elegoo H1 HT Filament Dryer: An 85C Single-Spool Dryer for $70
Elegoo's first filament dryer hits 85C to tackle wet spools, with automatic rotation and 11 presets for $70.
LONGER ePrint Arrives: A Dual-Head UV Printer That Also Does DTF and Rotary Printing
LONGER's ePrint combines dual-head UV printing, DTF transfers, and rotary mode in one desktop machine, with pre-orders now open.
Marines 3D Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft, Then Take It to Sea in Okinawa
A Marine Corps unit in Okinawa used a large-format 3D printer and spray foam to build a working 7-meter assault craft in theater, then tested it manned and unmanned.
Guam's GAMMA Factory Will Reach Full 3D Printing Capacity by February 2027
A $40 million Navy-backed additive manufacturing center in Guam is on track to produce qualified metal and polymer parts on the island by early 2027, cutting months from the Pacific supply chain.
Hi3D V3.0 Will Be Free for Everyone for 48 Hours Starting August 19
Hi3D is opening its V3.0 AI 3D model platform to all users for free for 48 hours, giving anyone a chance to test image-to-3D generation at 2048³ voxel resolution.
Bambu Lab Officially Enters India With the A2L Large-Format 3D Printer
Bambu Lab has launched its A2L large-format 3D printer in India at Rs 48,999, marking the company's first official move into one of the world's fastest-growing maker markets.
Velo3D Q2 Revenue Jumps 52% and Gross Margin Turns Positive
Velo3D reported Q2 2026 revenue of $20.7 million, up 52.3% year over year, as gross margin improved to positive 21.5% and the company raised its full-year guidance.
RIC Robotics Prints Colorado's First 3D-Printed Metro District at Cleora
The Cleora development in Salida, Colorado is completing infrastructure and seven homes while training students in automated construction at Colorado Mountain College.
USS Essex Carried a 3D-Printed Drone Factory During RIMPAC 2026
A San Diego company deployed its containerized xCell microfactory aboard the USS Essex, printing drones and spare parts at sea during a two-week transit to Hawaii.
Michigan Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center Anchored by 475+ 3D Printers
Oakland University and Automation Alley have opened a new Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, giving Michigan's 500-factory 3D printing network a physical home.
HeyGears G1 Series Launches: Full-Color 3D and UV Printing on the Desktop
HeyGears is shipping the G1 Series, a modular desktop machine that combines full-color resin 3D printing and UV printing starting at $1,999.
Israeli Surgeons 3D Print Patient's Chest Wall in Medical First
Surgeons at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital have replaced a young woman's sternum and ribs with a custom 3D-printed PEKK implant after removing a rare sarcoma.
Haddy 3D Prints a Military Drone Boat, the TF-179
A Florida manufacturer used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce an uncrewed surface vessel for U.S. military customers in days, not months.
3D-Printed Pills and Polypills: How Personalized Medicine Could Finally Go Mainstream
University of Suffolk researchers are advancing 3D-printed personalized medicines and polypills that could cut side effects and ease pill burden for millions.
Formlabs Board Shuffle Brings Former Apple Executive Dan Riccio In as Advisor
Formlabs named former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio as an advisor and investor as the company reshapes its board ahead of a potential IPO.
Hadrian Valued at $7.9B After Massive $1.4B Series D Funding Round
Defense manufacturer Hadrian closed a $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation as US military spending accelerates.
Shenzhen Consumer 3D Printers Take Nearly 90% of Global Market Share
Four Shenzhen companies account for 88% of global entry-level 3D printer shipments as the city's exports surge 127.5%.
Shenzhen Consumer 3D Printers Take Nearly 90% of Global Market Share
Four Shenzhen companies account for 88% of global entry-level 3D printer shipments as the city's exports surge 127.5%.
US Marines 3D Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft and Take It to Sea
The Marine Corps used a large-format 3D printer to build a foam-hull raiding craft during Exercise Valiant Shield, then ran it on the water.
Purdue First to 3D Print Aluminum Alloy 7075 Without Cracking
Purdue researchers used liquid metal jet printing to produce crack-free AA7075 parts that match or exceed the strength of traditionally manufactured alloy.
Thermwood Patents Internal Bracing for Large Cut Layer Molds
Thermwood's new patent creates anchor points inside hollow cut-layer tools, letting manufacturers add internal supports without filling the entire cavity with expensive material.
Anycubic Kobra X Makes Multicolor Printing Affordable at $279
Anycubic's new Kobra X brings native four-color printing to the desktop for under $300, cutting purge waste by over 80 percent.
How Rady Children's 3D Lab Is Changing Pediatric Surgery
A San Diego hospital uses 3D-printed heart models and virtual simulations to plan complex transplants before the first cut.
Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One L Get Free Second-Generation Upgrades
Prusa Research is refreshing its XL, Core One, and Core One L with free second-generation upgrades for new orders, while existing owners can buy upgrade kits.
Madrid Hospital Creates First 3D-Printed Bone Metamaterial Prosthesis, Saves Patient's Leg
A Spanish hospital used a personalized titanium metamaterial implant to replace a patient's tibia after cancer, avoiding amputation and restoring mobility within a year.
TU Graz 3D-Printed Ceramic Wall Cools Cities Without Electricity
Researchers at TU Graz built a porous 3D-printed ceramic cooling wall that uses evaporative cooling to beat urban heat. A 2x2 meter prototype is already live on campus.
3D Systems Gets $9M to Finish Air Force's Giant Metal 3D Printer
3D Systems landed another $9 million Air Force contract to complete a large-format metal printer demonstrator by 2027. Here is why the program matters.
Prusa Launches Pure PA11 Prusament for Low-Friction Functional Prints
Prusa's new Prusament PA11 Natural filament drops the carbon fiber for better layer adhesion and lower friction, making it ideal for gears and moving parts.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Lands at $299 With Compact Multi-Color Printing
Creality's new SPARKX i7 Nano fits multicolor printing into a tiny footprint, shipping today for $299 with the CFS nano Kit.
Anycubic Photon P1 Max Presale Opens at $849 for 18.3L Large-Format Resin Printing
Anycubic's Photon P1 Max enters presale with an 18.3L build volume, 12K monochrome LCD, and support for high-viscosity resins.
Creality SPARKX i7 Nano Lands at $299 With Compact Multi-Color Printing
Creality's new SPARKX i7 Nano shrinks the multi-color printer footprint while keeping four-color printing, AI monitoring, and a $299 price tag.
BabyBeltPRO: An Open Source Belt Printer Kit From LDO and West3D
The BabyBeltPRO v2.6 kit combines a DIY belt-format design with LDO-quality hardware, making continuous long-form FDM printing accessible without a custom build.
Buckley Conversions Builds a Luxury Camper Van Interior, 3D Printed Almost From Scratch
A California company used large-format industrial 3D printing to create a Sprinter van interior that shaves 1,500 pounds off the build weight.
Guam's GAMMA AM Factory Targets Full Operating Capacity by February 2027
A $40 million Navy-backed 3D printing facility in Guam is on track to reach full capacity in February 2027, aiming to cut ship-part wait times across the Indo-Pacific.
AMCM Expands German Factory to Feed Western Demand for Large-Format Metal 3D Printers
AMCM has commissioned a new production facility in Weilheim, Germany, to ramp up output of its M 450, M 4K, and M 8K large-format metal 3D printers as US defense demand grows.
RIC Robotics Builds Out Colorado's First 3D Printed Metro District at Cleora
Seven homes are complete and more under construction at Cleora, a 55-acre Salida development that could become one of the world's largest 3D-printed residential communities.
Stratasys Q2 Results Show Defense Surge and Record Consumables Sales
Aerospace and defense revenue jumped 17 percent as the company shifts from prototype machines to manufacturing repeat business.
Firestorm Labs 3D Printed 1,000 Parts and 12 Drones Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC
A containerized 3D printing cell produced flight-ready quadcopters and critical shipboard spares during the two-week naval exercise in Hawaii.
California's AB 2047 Would Mandate Firearm-Blocking Tech on All 3D Printers
California's AB 2047 cleared a key Senate committee and would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include software that blocks firearm parts, with open-source firmware potentially criminalized.
EPFL Microfliers Fly Using Nothing But 3D-Printed Resonators and Sound
Researchers at EPFL built tiny drones with no motors or batteries that fly and steer by reacting to specific sound frequencies through 3D-printed acoustic cavities.
Bambu Lab Enters India With the A2L Large-Format 3D Printer
Bambu Lab has made its India debut with the A2L, its largest open-bed desktop 3D printer yet, priced at Rs 48,999 and offering 105% more build volume.
Prusa INDX Nozzlegate: Bondtech's Soft Steel Problem
Prusa's INDX toolchanger kits shipped with soft steel nozzles instead of hardened ones. Bondtech admits a manufacturing flaw with no quick fix in sight.
Bambu Lab Teases Its First Standalone Laser Engraver, the R1
Bambu Lab is teasing a standalone laser engraver called the R1, with full specs due late August and pre-orders opening in September.
Chinese Startup Dewu Raises Pre-Series A to Scale Ultra-Precise Metal 3D Printing
Suzhou-based Dewu Technology closed a pre-Series A round to scale its micron-precision metal 3D printers that cut post-processing costs by nearly half.
Bambu Lab Patents a Sliding Print Platform to Speed Up Assembly
A new patent application from Bambu Lab parent Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology describes a printer design that slides the build platform into place from the rear, cutting assembly and shipping complexity.
EOS Metal 3D Printers Expand Across Belgium and Germany for Defense
AnyShape and Materialise each installed large-format EOS systems to meet growing aerospace and defense demand in Europe.
German Builder Matthäi Launches 3D Printing Division After Printing Its HQ
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau has started an in-house construction 3D printing division following the completion of its two-story printed headquarters in Germany.
Stratasys Wins $7.8M to Add In-Situ Quality Monitoring to F3300 and F900
Stratasys will develop real-time process monitoring for its F3300 and F900 industrial FDM printers under a new America Makes award.
3D Systems Gets $9M More to Finish Air Force Hypersonic Metal Printer
The latest Air Force tranche brings the GEN-II DMP-1000 program to $27.4M. 3D Systems must deliver the large-format metal printer by 2027, possibly under a new CEO.
US Army Used Remote 3D Printing to Repair Drones at Valiant Shield 2026
DEVCOM Armaments Center sent engineers across the Pacific to print circuit boards and replacement parts for Marines using silver conductive ink and handheld scanners.
Drone Economics Are Pushing 3D Printing Into Mass Production
A new report estimates the 3D printing drone market at $140 million this year, heading toward $900 million by 2034 as defense spending forces faster, cheaper manufacturing.
Hyundai and Kia Open a 3D Printing Hub at Namyang
Hyundai Motor and Kia have opened their first purpose-built additive manufacturing center in South Korea, putting polymer and metal 3D printing under one roof.
Prusa Research XL, Core One+, and Core One L+ Get Free Second-Generation Upgrades
Prusa Research is refreshing its XL, CORE One+, and CORE One L+ printers with new belts, nozzle wipers, and other improvements at no extra cost.
Chinese Startup Dewu Claims 45% Cost Cut on Metal 3D Printing
Dewu Technology says ultra-high-precision metal printing slashes post-processing from 70% of total cost to under 20%.
Backflip AI Cuts Scan-to-CAD Costs From $1,500 to $10 Per Part
A new CAD foundation model from Backflip AI converts 3D scans and STL files into editable parametric models in minutes, not days.
Meshy 7 Launches With a New Benchmark for Image-to-3D Accuracy
Meshy 7 introduces higher-fidelity geometry and a formal benchmark for measuring how closely generated 3D models match their source images.
Stratasys Q2 2026: Defense Revenue Up 17% and Consumables Hit a Record
Stratasys posted Q2 revenue of $137.6 million with aerospace and defense up 17% year over year and consumables reaching an all-time high of $66.3 million.
RIT Team Uses 3D Printing and Bioprinting to Build Smarter Prosthetics
A cross-campus RIT team combined 3D-printed hybrid materials, smart sensors, and bioprinting to create a more lifelike prosthetic finger.
eSUN PLA-HF Claims 1000mm/s High-Speed 3D Printing
eSUN's PLA-HF filament is built for high-speed FDM printing, with the company claiming reliable extrusion beyond 1000mm/s on compatible machines.
Kentstrapper Mille: A One-Cubic-Meter FDM Printer for €40,000
Italy's Kentstrapper launched the Mille, a 1,000mm-cubed FDM system with dual extruders, magnetic tool changes, and a 60C heated chamber. Starting at €40,000, it undercuts most industrial large-format options.
HP Additive Manufacturing Helps EIVIE Build an NDAA-Compliant Drone
A US drone startup used HP 3D printing to preserve complex aerodynamics while switching to compliant components, cutting redesign time from months to days.
NIT Rourkela Patents Low-Cost Recycled Filament Extruder
A patented portable system from India turns plastic waste into 3D printer filament for roughly ₹45,000, making sustainable feedstock accessible to schools and small workshops.
Velo3D Opens Forge 1: A 289,000 sq ft Metal AM Campus in Livermore
Velo3D officially opened its Livermore production campus, Forge 1, one of the largest metal additive manufacturing facilities in North America.
3DEO and Fusion3 Shut Down as US 3D Printing Middle Collapses
Metal binder jet pioneer 3DEO entered insolvency and Fusion3 was liquidated at auction, adding two more US casualties to a brutal summer for additive manufacturing.
Bambu Lab Teases Its First Standalone Laser, the R1
Bambu Lab will unveil its first dedicated laser cutter and engraver in September, separating the beam from its multi-function printers.
JA Mitsui Leasing Backs Serendix to Scale 3D-Printed Construction Across Japan
A major Japanese leasing firm will finance construction 3D printers and explore building leases as 3D-printed housing moves from prototypes to volume production.
Lufthansa Technik 3D-Printed a Titanium Latch After OEM Stopped Selling Spares
When the polymer latch on A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters kept breaking, Lufthansa Technik turned to metal 3D printing for a stronger replacement that is already flying.
Creality Pika Is a Pocket-Sized 3D Scanner with Gaussian Splatting
Creality's new Pika scanner fits in a jacket pocket, captures color and geometry without spray, and exports directly to STL or Gaussian Splatting formats for $699.
US Navy Will Accept 3D Printed Parts Inside Submarines
The US Navy will accept 3D printed submarine parts under new material-process combinations, Vice Adm Robert Gaucher confirmed.
Creality K3 With KliTek Aims to Make Toolchangers Affordable
Creality's K3 printer with the new KliTek system swaps nozzles in five seconds for roughly $14 per head, a fraction of what competing toolchangers cost.
Sovol M1D: The First IDEX Tool-Changing 3D Printer
Sovol's new M1D combines IDEX dual-extrusion with six swappable toolheads, letting one machine print up to seven materials with almost no waste.
Firestorm Labs 3D-Printed 1,000 Parts and 12 Drones Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC
A containerized HP Multi Jet Fusion factory at sea built flight-ready drones and emergency spares during the world's largest naval exercise.
Marines 3D-Print a 7-Meter Raiding Craft in Okinawa
During Exercise Valiant Shield 26, Marines in Okinawa built a 7-meter foam raiding craft using a large-format 3D printer, CNC router, and spray foam system, then took it to sea.
Hiroshima University 3D Prints One of the Hardest Metals on Earth
Researchers used a hot-wire laser method to print tungsten carbide-cobalt with industrial-grade hardness while using less of the expensive raw material.
Hadrian Raises $1.37B at a $7.9B Valuation to Build Defense Factories
Hadrian's Series D makes it one of the best-funded defense manufacturers in the US. The money goes toward AI-powered factories for submarines, munitions, and autonomous systems.
Formlabs Brings in Former Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio as It Restructures Leadership
Formlabs replaced its founding-era board leadership and added a former Apple hardware executive as the company prepares for the next phase of growth.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Makes Conductive 3D Printing Practical for Desktop Machines
The second-generation copper filament sells out fast while Kupros builds a patent-pending workflow for embedded electronics on standard FDM printers.
AMCM Expands German Production to Meet Western Infrastructure Demand
A new facility in Weilheim, Germany, lets AMCM build more of its large-format metal printers as Western buyers seek alternatives to Chinese-made machines.
Chinese Startup Dewu Claims 45% Cost Cut on Metal 3D Printing
Dewu Technology says ultra-high-precision metal printing slashes post-processing from 70% of total cost to under 20%.
HP Additive Manufacturing Helps EIVIE Build an NDAA-Compliant Drone
A California drone startup used HP 3D printing to redesign its airframe around NDAA requirements without losing aerodynamic performance.
Lufthansa Technik Turns to 3D-Printed Titanium for an Unsourceable Aircraft Latch
When a polymer roller shutter latch kept failing and OEM spares dried up, Lufthansa Technik redesigned the part in Ti6Al4V and printed it via certified LPBF. The titanium version lasts longer and makes targeted repairs possible again.
Elevation Spine Wins FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cervical Implant
Elevation Spine's Saber-C AVIA, featuring a porous 3D-printed titanium interbody, has received FDA 510(k) clearance and is now available for cervical fusion surgery in the U.S.
Axtra3D and KeyPrint Launch Biocompatible Dental Resin for Lumia X1
KeySplint Hard Clear is a new biocompatible resin for the Lumia X1, formulated for post-trauma tooth immobilization and clear dental retainers.
LightMake L4 Claims Four Independent Print Heads and Beltless Linear Motors
A startup called LightMake is launching a Kickstarter for a four-head FFF printer with direct-drive linear motors, promising near-zero purge waste and 1-second color changes.
Beehive Industries Bets $70M on 3D-Printed Jet Engines in Ohio
A Colorado defense startup is scaling 3D-printed jet engines in Southwest Ohio, targeting 8,000 units a year with a $29.7M Air Force contract.
Homefront Manufacturing Builds US-Made 3D Printers for the Military
A new Pennsylvania startup founded by former LulzBot leaders is building secure, US-made 3D printers specifically for defense customers. The first machine debuts this month under $10,000.
Prusa INDX Toolchanger Delays: The Nozzle Problem No One Expected
Prusa's INDX conversion kit for the CORE One is shipping two weeks late after Bondtech supplied nozzles that are softer than promised. Here is what we know.
CMU Uses AI to Make 3D-Printable Tungsten Alloys That Don't Crack
Carnegie Mellon researchers combined machine learning and experiments to find tungsten alloys that survive 3D printing without cracking.
Former Apple Hardware Chief Dan Riccio Joins Formlabs as Advisor and Investor
Apple's former hardware engineering SVP is advising Formlabs and putting his own money behind the SLA and SLS 3D printing company.
Onkos Surgical Reaches 1,000 3D-Printed Pelvic Implant Cases
My3D personalized pelvic implants have now been used in 1,000 procedures, showing how 3D printing is becoming standard for complex orthopedic reconstruction.
InfiMaker K1 Turns 2D Images Into 3D Carvings With No CAD Required
A Kickstarter desktop CNC mill uses AI to convert any photo or drawing into a 3D millable object, opening carving to people who have never used CAD software.
Volkmann's vDryer Automates Metal Powder Drying for 3D Printing
A new vacuum drying module fits onto the vLoader 250 conveyor and conditions metal powder before it reaches the build chamber.
3D Systems Opens CEO Search as Jeffrey Graves Prepares to Retire
Dr. Jeffrey Graves will stay on until a successor is named, then consult for six months as 3D Systems bets on defense and aerospace growth.
Firestorm Labs 3D-Printed Drones Aboard USS Essex in 12-Foot Seas During RIMPAC 2026
A containerized 3D printing platform produced over 1,000 parts and 12 combat drones at sea in Sea State 5 conditions during RIMPAC.
America Makes Awards $6M to Four Teams for Refractory Metal 3D Printing
The Air Force-backed PADAM 2.0 program funds Lockheed, HRL, Boeing, and others to solve the material and supply chain gaps holding back high-temperature metal AM.
Artec Point II Scanner Doubles Speed for Industrial Metrology
Artec 3D's new Point II handheld laser scanner captures 5.8 million points per second while keeping the same certified 0.02 mm accuracy. Available now through certified partners.
Chinese Startup Dewu Claims 45% Savings on Metal 3D Printing Post-Processing
Dewu Technology says its LPBF process cuts post-processing costs from 70% to 10-20% of total part cost by printing with tighter laser spots and smoother surfaces. The company just closed a pre-Series A round.
Slice Engineering Patents a Hotend That Treats the Heatbreak Like a Heatbreak
A European patent covers an FFF hotend design that separates the heatbreak's thermal job from its structural job, opening the door to thinner tubes and smaller toolheads.
Georgia Tech Team 100x Faster Nanoscale 3D Printing With Light Patterns
A new grayscale projection technique prints nanowires 55 nm wide at 1.7 billion voxels per second, and a startup is already commercializing it.
LONGER ePrint Preorders: A Desktop UV Printer That Prints Real 3D Textures
LONGER's new ePrint uses a dual-head UV system to print flat graphics and embossed textures up to 15 mm tall on almost any surface. Preorders start at $1,699.
Prusa XL, Core One, and Core One L Get Second-Generation Upgrades
Prusa Research is refreshing its entire consumer lineup with '+' models that add nozzle wiping, revised belts, and improved firmware. Existing owners can buy a $10 upgrade kit or print parts themselves.
An Australian Company Is Turning E-Scrap Into 3D Printer Filament
Renew IT and UNSW are scaling a technology that converts ABS from discarded electronics into 3D printing filament, keeping waste out of landfills and cutting reliance on imported feedstock.
Hyundai and Kia Open 3D Printing Hub at Namyang R&D Center
The automaker's new Additive Manufacturing Solution Center in South Korea puts six AM processes under one roof, from polymer prototyping to metal tooling.
3D Printing News Briefs: August 13, 2026
FDA clearance for a 3D-printed cervical implant, a new dental resin for the Axtra3D Lumia X1, and $9M in AM qualification awards lead today's briefs.
Hyundai and Kia Open a 3D Printing Hub at Namyang
Hyundai Motor Group has turned its Namyang R&D complex into a dedicated additive manufacturing center, putting six different AM processes under one roof for the first time.
HeyGears G1X Crosses $10M on Kickstarter With a 3D Plus UV Printer Hybrid
The HeyGears G1X combines full-color 3D printing, UV flatbed printing, and texture relief in one desktop machine. It passed $10 million in Kickstarter funding.
Prusa Launches Pure PA11 Prusament for Functional 3D Printed Parts
Prusa Research has released a new natural PA11 filament designed for flexible, low-friction functional parts that move and take repeated impacts.
America Makes MMX 2026: The Navy Says Additive Manufacturing Is Still Too Slow
At MMX 2026 in Youngstown, Navy officials told the additive manufacturing community that progress is real but not fast enough to keep pace with adversaries.
University of Derby Tests 3D-Printed Biosensors for Rapid Deployment
A Derby team compared three FFF filaments for electrochemical biosensors and found graphene-enhanced PLA offers the best balance of conductivity and print quality.
Creality KliTek K3 Brings Nozzle-Changing to Consumer 3D Printing
Creality's upcoming K3 swaps nozzles in five seconds, prints 80A TPU, and mixes nozzle sizes mid-print. Here's what we know so far.
TU Graz 3D-Printed Ceramic Cubes Cool Rooms by 7C Without Electricity
Researchers at TU Graz used porous 3D-printed ceramic cubes and evaporative cooling to drop temperatures nearly 7C with zero power.
Hi3D Beta Now Splits AI-Generated Models Into Printable Parts
Hi3D's Print by Parts beta automatically cuts AI-generated 3D models into assembly-ready pieces with connectors, removing the last manual step between generation and slicer.
Two Factories, One File: 3D-Printed Benches at Coachella 2026
Caracol and Decibel Made split a Coachella commission across New Jersey and Texas, proving distributed robotic LFAM can match a single factory on quality and deadline.
Velo3D Revenue Jumps 52% as Metal Printer Demand Grows
Velo3D grew second-quarter revenue 52% and lifted its full-year outlook as aerospace and defense orders pour in.
Taiwan Puts 3D-Printed Drone Parts at the Center of War Games
Taiwan's defense minister used the Han Kuang Exercise to show how field 3D printers keep drone units flying when supply lines break.
A Florida Company 3D-Printed an Entire Drone Boat With Robot Arms
Haddy used large-format robotic arms to build the TF-179 drone boat in days, not months, cutting production time by up to nine times.
Divergent Will Keep Printing Missile Airframes on Nikon SLM Machines Before Switching to Monolith One
Divergent Technologies says its NXG XII 600 systems will stay busy with defense and auto work before the company moves everything to its own Monolith One printers.
Artec Point II Doubles Scan Speed for Industrial Metrology Scans
Artec 3D updated its handheld laser metrology scanner with a new laser array that captures 5.8 million points per second at the same 0.02 mm accuracy.
LightMake L4 Claims Four Independent Print Heads and Beltless Linear Motors
A startup-backed four-head FFF printer with linear motors and a $1,099 Kickstarter price targets multi-color printing without the purge waste.
70% of Consumer 3D Printer Buyers Quit. Are We at Peak 3D Printing?
A new report puts 3D printer churn at 70 percent. The machines are better and cheaper than ever. So why are so many of them ending up on shelves?
LEAP Space 3D-Printed a Rocket Engine in One Piece for Bighorn
LEAP Space printed the Serrano thrust chamber as a single metal part using large-scale 3D printing, part of a plan to build rockets with far fewer pieces than conventional designs.
Kentstrapper Mille Prints a Full Cubic Meter for Under $50,000
Italian manufacturer Kentstrapper launched the Mille, a 1000mm FDM printer that builds a full cubic meter in one piece. Pricing starts around $46,000.
HeyGears G1 Backer Questions Answered: Printheads, Ink Costs, and Maintenance
HeyGears addresses backers' top concerns about the G1 Series Kickstarter, from printhead lifespan to ink costs and daily upkeep.
MIT 3D Prints Objects That Change Appearance Without Electronics
MIT researchers built ShiftLens, a multimaterial 3D printing system that produces objects with mechanically switchable surfaces which change appearance when pressed, slid, or turned, with no sensors or circuits involved.
Rowan University Is Using Real-Time Inspection to Train the Next Generation of Metal AM Engineers
A New Jersey university has installed live process monitoring on its new metal 3D printer, giving students real-time defect detection experience.
3D Systems Gets $9M More From the Air Force to Build a Giant Metal Printer
The US Air Force has handed 3D Systems another $9 million to keep developing its large-format metal 3D printer for defense applications.
US Marines 3D-Printed Parts and Drones Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
US Marines 3D-Printed Parts and Drones Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
Australian Students Win Race2Space With a 3D-Printed Regeneratively Cooled Rocket Engine
A three-person University of Melbourne team built and test-fired a 3D-printed copper rocket engine with embedded cooling channels, taking first place in the LOX bipropellant category at Race2Space 2026.
Firestorm Labs 3D-Printed Parts Aboard USS Essex During RIMPAC 2026
A Florida startup used HP multi-jet fusion to print thousands of parts at sea during RIMPAC, including drones used in live counter-drone exercises.
AI 3D Model Generators Are Getting Good Enough to Print
A new 3DNatives roundup compares six AI 3D model generators and tests whether their outputs are actually ready to slice and print.
A Colorado Developer Is 3D-Printing an Entire Neighborhood
The Cleora community in Salida will have 106 homes, most of them printed by RIC Robotics autonomous systems, as construction 3D printing moves from single houses to whole districts.
Notre Dame Team 3D Prints Capillary Networks Smaller Than 10 Micrometers
A hybrid bioprinter from the University of Notre Dame produces vascular channels under 10 microns using machine learning, bringing lab-grown organs one step closer.
Hyundai and Kia Open a 3D Printing Hub at Namyang
The car makers opened their first purpose-built additive manufacturing center in South Korea, giving engineers a place to print prototypes, tooling, and even heritage parts without leaving the campus.
Researchers 3D Print Material That Can Stretch or Shrink on Demand
Pusan National University and ORNL developed a 3D-printable material that can be programmed to contract or elongate when heated.
Walter Reed Just Got FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cranial Implants
Walter Reed's 3D Medical Applications Center became the first point-of-care facility to earn FDA 510(k) clearance for a patient-specific 3D printed titanium implant.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Lets You Print Real Circuits on a Regular FDM Printer
Kupros launched the second generation of its all-metal conductive filament, this time with a patent-pending workflow for embedded electronics on desktop FDM machines.
eSUN PLA-HF Claims 1000mm/s FDM Printing Without the Quality Hit
eSUN's new PLA-HF filament is built for high-speed FDM, promising stable extrusion at 1000mm/s while keeping surface quality intact.
SindriCAD Beta Turns Surface Texture Into Real Geometry
A new free CAD beta turns knurling, hex patterns, and grayscale images into printable geometry directly, so the slicer sees the texture, not a fake.
Continuous Composites Sues FibreSeek Over Ten Composite 3D Printing Patents
Continuous Composites has sued FibreSeek, alleging the FibreSeeker 3 printer infringes ten US patents covering continuous fiber 3D printing technology.
Metal Powder Works Taps Former Veeco Director as COO
Metal Powder Works has appointed Dr Ahmed El Desouky as chief operating officer to scale production and improve powder yield.
Coachella's 3D-Printed Benches Were Made in Two States at Once
Caracol and Decibel produced 30 custom LFAM benches for SKYLRK OASIS by splitting production between New Jersey and Texas, proving the design file can travel farther than the tooling.
Velo3D Q2 Revenue Rises 52% as Backlog Nears $31 Million
The metal 3D printing company returned to positive gross margin and raised its full-year guidance on strong aerospace and defense demand.
Sovol M1D Pairs IDEX Printing With a Six-Toolhead Swapper
Sovol's M1D combines two independent extruders with six swappable toolheads, allowing up to seven colors or materials per print with almost no purge waste.
Divergent Will Keep Its Nikon SLM Printers Running Until Monolith One Takes Over
Divergent CEO Lukas Czinger says the company will finish existing production runs on its Nikon SLM NXG XII 600 machines before switching to its own Monolith One systems.
3D Systems Gets Another $9 Million From the Air Force for Large-Format Metal Printing
The US Air Force has awarded 3D Systems an extra $9 million to continue developing its GEN-II DMP-1000 large-format metal 3D printing program.
3D Systems Starts CEO Search as Jeffrey Graves Prepares to Retire
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to step down and retire from the board later this year.
Bambu Lab Is Winning the Desktop Filament Market by Being an OS, Not a Razor Brand
A new 3DPrint.com analysis argues that Bambu Lab's real power in filament is not lock-in but data, and that the company is building an operating system for physical creation.
America Makes Puts Defense and Aerospace at the Center of Its 2026 Ambassador Class
Nine new America Makes Ambassadors named at MMX in Youngstown, with defense, aerospace, and domestic manufacturing dominating the 2026 class.
$6M PADAM 2.0 Program Aims to Make Refractory Alloys Work in Additive Manufacturing
Four teams across three research topics will spend the next two years building the material data and supply chain maps needed to put high-temperature alloys into production.
America Makes Puts New Executive Committee in Place for 2026-28
The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute has elected eight industry, academia, and nonprofit representatives plus three government appointees to steer its next two-year term.
EPFL's New 3D-Printable Polymer Doesn't Shatter Like Regular Filament
Researchers at EPFL developed a 3D-printable elastomer up to 15 times tougher than standard alternatives. The secret: two interlocking polymer networks that absorb energy instead of cracking.
One 3D-Printed Material That Can Stretch or Contract on Demand
Researchers at Pusan National University and ORNL 3D printed a liquid crystal elastomer that changes direction of motion just by adjusting print speed and temperature. Soft robotics just got simpler.
Anycubic's Kobra X Makes 4-Color 3D Printing Surprisingly Cheap
Anycubic launched the Kobra X at $279, a desktop 3D printer with native four-color printing and a path to 19 colors. Multicolor FDM printing just crossed into impulse-buy territory.
America Makes Awards $9M to Fix Defense 3D Printing Qualification Bottlenecks
Three teams will spend the next few years building faster qualification paths for laser powder bed fusion parts in defense applications.
A German Construction Giant 3D-Printed Its HQ and Immediately Started a New Division
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau printed a two-story office in 105 hours and turned that single project into an in-house 3D concrete printing business.
70% of Consumer 3D Printer Buyers Quit. Are We at Peak 3D Printing?
A new analysis finds fewer than 30% of entry-level 3D printer owners keep using their machines. A YouTube debate asks whether the market has peaked.
Slant 3D Wants Designers to Sell 3D-Printed Products Without Running a Print Farm
Slant 3D's Portals platform connects designers with a 1,000-machine print farm, letting creators sell 3D-printed products without owning any hardware.
Stratasys Wins $7.8M Defense Contract to Add In-Situ QA to F3300 and F900
Stratasys has been awarded $7.8 million to develop real-time quality assurance capabilities for its F3300 and F900 FDM printers, targeting defense manufacturing over the next two years.
HeyGears Answers Backer Questions on G1 Cost, Maintenance, and Print Quality
HeyGears is facing the same questions every new 3D printing platform faces: how much will it cost to run, and will it actually deliver on the specs. Here is what the company is telling backers.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Brings Embedded Electronics to Desktop 3D Printers
Kupros has launched Cu29 V2 conductive filament and is developing a patent-pending workflow for printing embedded electronics on standard desktop FFF and FDM printers.
Prusa CORE One INDX Kit Delayed After Bondtech Nozzle Controversy
Bondtech admitted the steel nozzles in Prusa CORE One INDX kits are not fully hardened as advertised, prompting Prusa to halt shipments until mid-August.
The First Patient to Wear LightForce's 3D-Printed Metal Braces Got Her Treatment Done in 7.5 Months
Katie Doran became the first person to receive LightForce's fully customized 3D-printed metal brackets. Her treatment took seven and a half months, six visits, and no surgery.
US Marines 3D-Printed Parts and Drones Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
HeyGears Answers Backer Questions on G1 Series Cost, Maintenance, and Print Quality
With the G1 Series past $10 million on Kickstarter, HeyGears is addressing backer concerns about printhead lifespan, maintenance routines, and total ownership cost.
Formlabs Is in Early Talks for a $500 Million IPO
Bloomberg reports that SoftBank-backed Formlabs is exploring an initial public offering that could raise up to $500 million.
iAM3D Launches a 2.5-Meter Metal 3D Printer That Prints With Powder and Wire
India-based iAM3D's new LPW Z2500 metal 3D printer offers a 2.5-meter build envelope and dual powder and wire deposition modes.
Rocket Lab Opens German Subsidiary to Build Satellites in Europe
The space company's new Munich entity will produce satellites and components locally, citing European demand for sovereign manufacturing capability.
Continuous Composites Sues Anisoprint Over Continuous-Fiber 3D Printing Patents
The Idaho company alleges Anisoprint's FibreSeeker 3 infringes ten US patents covering continuous fiber co-extrusion, and says three years of licensing talks failed.
Jean Paul Gaultier's New Couture Collection Uses 3D-Printed Components
Sculpteo produced five Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture looks using HP Multi Jet Fusion, printing in TPU and PA12 for the FW26-27 runway.
Indian Researchers Patent a Low-Cost Extruder That Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D Printing Filament
A team at NIT Rourkela developed a portable extruder that converts recycled plastic into composite filament for FDM 3D printers, reducing reliance on virgin material.
Kupros Cu29 V2 Brings Embedded Electronics to Desktop 3D Printers
A patent-pending workflow for desktop FFF printers lets makers embed circuits, sensors, and antennas directly into 3D-printed parts.
Stratasys Lands $7.8M Defense Contract for F3300 and F900 Quality Systems
The Department of War is funding on-site quality assurance development for Stratasys's two flagship production FDM printers.
3D Printing Financials: 3D Systems, Prodways, and Align Post Mixed Results
Healthcare and aerospace kept 3D printing earnings stable while dental scanner demand softened.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens Propellant Test Site in Minnesota
A Minnesota National Guard site will host live-fire rocket propellant testing for defense additive manufacturing.
MIT's ShiftLens Lets 3D-Printed Objects Change Appearance Without Electronics
A new MIT system uses lenticular optics and mechanical design so 3D-printed objects can show different patterns when pressed, slid, or turned. No batteries, no wiring.
A Space Startup and a $1.4B Manufacturer Are 3D-Printing Satellites Together
Fortastra has teamed with Hadrian to apply metal 3D printing and precision machining to satellite buses, cutting weight and build time for national security spacecraft.
3D Systems CEO Jeffrey Graves Steps Down as Company Searches for a New Direction
Jeffrey Graves is leaving 3D Systems after six years, and the company that invented stereolithography is once again asking what it wants to be.
Chinese Startup Dewu Technology Raises Pre-Series A for Tiny Metal 3D Printing
A young Suzhou startup targeting ultra-high-resolution metal parts for consumer electronics has closed a pre-Series A round led by GSR United Capital and Jintou Zhiyuan.
NUWC Keyport Becomes First Naval Warfare Center Approved for Metal AM
NAVSEA has approved a metal 3D printing process at NUWC Keyport, making it the first US naval warfare center cleared to produce powder bed fusion parts in 17-4PH stainless steel.
Creality's First Post-IPO Quarter Shows a $7.4M Loss
The Shenzhen 3D printer maker warned of a first-half loss after its May Hong Kong listing as marketing and R&D costs climb.
Bambu Lab Enters India With the Budget A2L Large-Format 3D Printer
Bambu Lab's first India-specific launch brings a sub-50,000-rupee open-bed printer to a market hungry for larger build volumes.
A Dutch Engineer Built a Real Metal 3D Printer for Under $10,000
Tom Bakker's Metal Base turns LPBF metal printing from a factory-floor expense into something a small shop can actually afford.
EOS 3D Printing Powers NW Rapid Manufacturing's Drone Production Line
A Oregon-based supplier to drone makers runs three EOS SLS systems and is doubling capacity every year to meet UAV demand.
German Construction Giant Prints HQ and Launches Dedicated 3D Printing Division
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau 3D-printed its own two-story headquarters in Lower Saxony, then turned the project into a permanent business unit.
HeyGears G1 Is a Desktop Full-Color 3D and UV Printer
HeyGears launched the G1 Series on Kickstarter, combining full-color 3D printing, texture printing, and UV printing in one desktop machine.
3D Systems Gets $9M to Build a Larger Metal 3D Printer for the Air Force
The Air Force is funding the next phase of 3D Systems' large-format metal printer program, bringing total investment to $27.4M.
Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe Passes ISO 9001 Audit With No Findings
Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe passed its ISO 9001:2015 audit with no non-conformities, valid through 2029.
Researchers 3D Print Actuators That Expand and Contract on Demand
A team from Pusan National University and ORNL published Nature research on 3D-printed liquid crystal elastomers.
Kupros Launches Cu29 V2 for Desktop Embedded Electronics
Kupros has launched the second generation of its all-metal conductive filament, Cu29 V2, alongside a new patent-pending process for embedding functional electronics directly into desktop FFF and FDM prints.
University of Melbourne and CSIRO Win Race2Space LOX Bipropellant Category
A three-person student team from the University of Melbourne has hot-fired a 3D printed regeneratively cooled liquid bipropellant rocket engine at Race2Space in the UK, taking first place in the competition.
Snowbird Technologies 3D-Printed Metal Parts Aboard USS Essex at RIMPAC 2026
A Florida company brought its portable SAMM Tech factory to the USS Essex during RIMPAC and produced 316L stainless steel parts at sea before moving to land-based operations in Hawaii.
3D-Printed Cooling Panels Could Make Body Armor and Helmets Bearable
3D printing is moving into cooling panels for body armor, helmets, seats, and safety gear. Conformal textures and integrated channels make it possible.
LightForce's 3D-Printed Metal Braces Finished Their First Patient in 7 Months
Katie Doran became the first person to wear LightForce's fully customized 3D-printed metal brackets. Seven and a half months later, her treatment was done.
Phase3D and Rowan University Are Partnering on Real-Time Metal AM Inspection
A New Jersey university is equipping its metal 3D printing lab with in-situ monitoring hardware after a first build revealed a critical error that naked eyes missed.
5 Techniques That Let Researchers 3D Print Actual Electronics
From screen-printed organic transistors to tabletop EUV lithography, these are the methods researchers use to print working electronic components.
Jean Paul Gaultier Used 3D Printing for Five Haute Couture Looks
Sculpteo 3D printed TPU and PA12 parts on HP Multi Jet Fusion for five Jean Paul Gaultier couture looks, from sculptural busts to runway-ready silhouettes.
Artec 3D Launches Point II, an Upgraded Metrology Laser Scanner
Artec 3D has released the Point II, a refreshed handheld laser scanner for industrial metrology with improved data capture and the same Artec Studio workflow.
A Startup Is 3D Printing Building Materials From Recycled Glass Bottles
Vitriform3D and ORNL turned discarded glass into coasters, tiles, and wall cladding using binder jetting. The material is 90 percent post-consumer waste.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens a Rocket Propellant Test-Firing Site in Minnesota
The materials company already 3D-prints industrial elastomers. Now it is validating rocket propellant formulations at a 53,000-acre National Guard site.
Backflip AI Turns 3D Scans Into Editable CAD Models for $10 a Part
A new AI tool from Backflip AI converts 3D scans and STL files into fully editable parametric CAD in minutes, cutting the cost of reverse engineering from about $1,500 to roughly $10 per part.
The Air Force Poured Another $9M Into 3D Systems' Metal 3D Printing Program
A third tranche of defense funding takes the GEN-II DMP-1000 program to $27.4M total ahead of a September 2027 finish line.
3D Systems, Prodways, and Align Each Post Solid Q2 Results
Healthcare and aerospace carried three very different 3D printing companies through a solid quarter.
Creality's First Post-IPO Quarter Shows a $7.4M Loss
The Shenzhen 3D printer maker warned of a first-half loss after its May Hong Kong listing as marketing and R&D costs climb.
Phase3D and Rowan University Team Up on Real-Time Metal 3D Printing Inspection
A new partnership puts layer-by-layer inspection data in the hands of engineering students, turning metal AM from a black box into a measured process.
MIT Built a 3D Printer That Reuses Its Support Structures
A new MIT process uses a water-soluble interface layer so resin supports survive multiple prints, cutting support waste by over 90 percent.
A US Navy Warship 3D-Printed 1,000 Parts and 12 Drones at Sea
Firestorm Labs ran its mobile factory aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026, proving 3D printing can work in rough seas.
Walter Reed Became the First Hospital Cleared to 3D Print a Titanium Cranial Plate In-House
The FDA gave Walter Reed 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed titanium cranial plate, a first for a point-of-care institution.
3D Printing Helped Athletes Compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Custom 3D-printed handlebars, grips, and training gear gave para-triathletes and archers a real edge in Glasgow.
Pusan National University 3D-Printed Soft Actuators That Switch Motion on Demand
A single 3D-printable material can be programmed to stretch or shrink when heated, depending only on how the printer is set.
3D Systems Gets Another $9M From the Air Force for Large Metal Prints
3D Systems landed an extra $9 million Air Force contract that pushes total program funding to $27.4 million for large-format metal 3D printing.
3D Systems Gets Another $9M From the Air Force for Large Metal Prints
3D Systems landed an extra $9 million Air Force contract that pushes total program funding to $27.4 million for large-format metal 3D printing.
3D Printing Quarterly Earnings: 3D Systems, Prodways, and Align All Show Growth
3D Systems returned to healthcare growth, Prodways posted its first quarterly revenue increase this year, and Align Technology set a new record despite softer scanner sales.
A New AI Tool Turns 3D Scans Into CAD Models for $10 a Part
Backflip AI has launched a CAD copilot that converts 3D scans and mesh files into editable parametric models, dropping reverse-engineering costs from $1,500 to roughly $10 per part.
UNO Lands $8M NSF Grant to Build a 3D Printing Hub for Healthcare
The University of Nebraska at Omaha has won an $8 million NSF award to launch NE3D, a statewide center focused on 3D-printed prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and patient-specific surgical models.
Xometry and Protolabs Both Posted Record Revenue Last Quarter
The two digital manufacturing platforms raised their full-year forecasts, while Lincoln Electric's industrial spending stayed strong.
Decibel and Caracol 3D-Printed 30 Custom Benches for Coachella in Two Weeks
Two companies split production across states to meet a festival deadline, proving distributed manufacturing is ready for real commercial work.
Eplus3D and UCL Rocket 3D-Printed a LOX IPA Engine and Lit It
A University College London student team hot-fire tested a 7 kN regeneratively cooled rocket engine 3D-printed in copper alloy with Eplus3D, learning hard lessons about post-machining cleanup.
MIT's ShiftLens Makes 3D-Printed Objects Change Appearance Without Electronics
MIT researchers built a 3D printing system that produces interactive objects which change their surface appearance when pressed, slid, or turned, with no sensors or batteries required.
Japanese Construction 3D Printer Polyuse Closes $7.7M Credit Round
Polyuse raised $7.7M from Mizuho Bank and Shoko Chukin Bank to scale its Polyuse One construction printer and build out AI-powered site management.
ORNL Built a System That Fixes 3D Print Mistakes Mid-Build
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's new controller catches temperature errors in large composite 3D prints and corrects them automatically.
A Florida Company 3D-Printed a Drone Boat Hull Using Robotic Arms
Haddy, a St. Petersburg Florida manufacturer, used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce the TF-179 drone boat hull in a single build, pointing toward on-demand military vessel production.
The Air Force 3D-Printed a C-17 Part No Vendor Would Touch, and the Plane Is Flying Again
A damaged C-17 Globemaster sat grounded for months because no vendor would make a specific nose section part. The Air Force used robotic additive manufacturing to produce it, and the aircraft is back in service.
LEGO Uses 3D Printing for Complex Pieces, But Injection Molding Still Runs the Factory
LEGO's first mass-produced 3D-printed element arrived inside a holiday train set. Injection molding still makes most bricks, but additive manufacturing is opening up geometries the mold cannot reach.
University College London Rocket Team Hot-Fires a 3D-Printed Cryogenic Engine
UCL Rocket completed its first hot-fire test of a 3D-printed CuCrZr regeneratively cooled engine using liquid oxygen and isopropanol. The chamber held. The team also found a coolant blockage that changed the test conditions mid-campaign.
Kupros Cu29 Is a Conductive Copper Filament That Prints Circuits on Desktop Printers
A startup called Kupros is selling Cu29, a copper-based filament that lets FDM printers produce embedded circuits, sensors, and antennas.
Slant 3D Is Building a 1000-Machine Print Farm to Mass-Produce 3D-Printed Goods
The company behind Portals is scaling to 1000 FDM machines in one facility, aiming to make 3D printing competitive with injection molding at volume.
EOS Joins a 10-Partner Consortium to Qualify Metal 3D Printing for Hydrogen Service
Hydrogen embrittles metal in ways that conventional data does not cover. EOS is joining a Finnish-led consortium to generate the qualification data for additively manufactured parts.
Navy's NUWC Keyport Becomes First Warfare Center Qualified for Metal 3D Printing
NAVSEA has qualified a metal AM process at NUWC Keyport, enabling on-demand production of 17-4PH stainless steel parts across the Navy supply chain.
A Dutch Engineer Built a Real LPBF Metal 3D Printer for Under $10,000
Tom Bakker's Metal-Base system puts laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printing within reach of small labs and makers, and beta units are already running.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens a Rocket Propellant Test Site at Camp Ripley
The company signed a five-year lease at the Minnesota National Guard base to test 3D-printed solid rocket propellants, joining a wave of defense-focused propulsion startups.
Navy's NUWC Keyport Becomes First Warfare Center Qualified for Metal 3D Printing
NAVSEA approved Keyport's 17-4PH stainless steel PBF process on the EOS M290, opening the door for the entire Navy supply chain to print metal parts for maintenance.
EOS Joins MAT-H2 Consortium to Advance Hydrogen-Ready Metal AM
Industrial 3D printing firm EOS has joined a ten-member consortium studying how metals behave in hydrogen environments, aiming to generate qualification data for additive manufactured materials.
3D-Printed V8 Engine Block: What Bosch and Nikon SLM Solutions Actually Built
A joint project produced a fully 3D-printed aluminum V8 block using metal additive manufacturing. The prototype shows what is possible, not what is coming to a dealership soon.
Sinto Advanced Ceramics Earns ISO 9001 Certification for 3D-Printed Components
The German ceramics manufacturer passed its first ISO audit under the Sinto brand with zero non-conformities.
A Modder 3D-Printed a Direct-to-Die GPU Cooling Block and Dropped an RTX 2060 Super to 28C
TrashBench designed a 3D-printed water block that bypasses the GPU heatsink entirely, pumping coolant straight onto the silicon die.
Two Students 3D-Printed a New Drive System for a Nearly 100-Year-Old Observatory
A pair of engineering students at UA Little Rock used 3D printing to automate a hand-cranked observatory dome shutter that had not been updated in decades.
A Maker Built a 3D Printer That Extrudes Hollow Air-Filled Tubes
A German maker modified his extruder to use compressed air as the core of each strand, producing hollow 3D-printed tubes instead of solid plastic. The results are interesting, but the process has real engineering problems.
Slant 3D Shows How It Runs 1,000-Printer Manufacturing Farms
A new video tour reveals how Slant 3D manages its massive FDM print farms, from batch production to post-processing and shipping.
Navy 3D-Printed 12 Drones Aboard Ship During RIMPAC Exercise
Firestorm Labs deployed its xCell microfactory aboard the USS Essex and produced working drones at sea, no shore resupply needed.
HeyGears G1 Series Promises Full-Color 3D and UV Printing on a Desktop
HeyGears crossed $10M on Kickstarter with a machine that combines full-color 3D printing, texture relief, and UV flatbed printing in one modular system.
Kentstrapper Mille Claims One Cubic Metre of Build Volume for EUR 40,000
Italian manufacturer Kentstrapper enters the large-format FDM market with a 1,000 mm cube printer, dual extruders, and a heated enclosure aimed at industrial users.
Open-Source AI System Turns Text Descriptions Into 3D Models for Under $2
A Tsinghua University team built a multi-agent AI system that converts plain-language prompts into printable 3D models. It uses 99% fewer computational tokens than comparable tools.
Mosaic GT-1 i55 Puts 3D-Printed Titanium on a Gravel Bike
Mosaic Cycles used a 3D-printed titanium yoke to give its new GT-1 i55 gravel bike room for 29x2.2 inch tires without redesigning the whole frame.
Lohia Aerospace Bets $10M on India's First Large-Format 3D Printing Facility
Lohia Aerospace will spend $8-10 million to install Massivit large-format 3D printers in Kanpur, cutting aerospace composite tooling time by 90 percent.
6K Additive Posts Record Quarter on U.S. Metal Powder Demand
The Pennsylvania powder producer reported $7.1 million in quarterly revenue as aerospace and defense customers shift to domestic metal feedstock.
OpenCAL Is an Open-Source Volumetric 3D Printer That Works in Seconds
A researcher open-sourced a Computed Axial Lithography printer that produces solid objects in seconds, not hours, using off-the-shelf parts.
3D-Printed Sneakers Skip the Glue, Borrow From Central Asian Craftsmanship
A designer in Almaty built a sneaker system with a 3D-printed TPU sole, traditional leather inner boot, and rope lacing that you can repair or recycle.
A Maker 3D-Printed an RC Cruise Missile and Dropped It From a Plane
Jay Kujan's latest project is a 3D-printed cruise missile with folding wings, an electric ducted fan, and a very memorable air-drop test.
Hiroshima University 3D-Prints Tungsten Carbide Cutting Tools With Dramatically Less Waste
Researchers at Hiroshima University and Mitsubishi Materials have developed a 3D printing method for tungsten carbide cutting tools that dramatically cuts material waste.
Amazing Spider-Man #1000 Delayed by Printer Issues
Marvel's landmark Amazing Spider-Man #1000 got held up at a very literal printing press, pushing the release from September 16 to September 30.
Barnes Global Advisors Builds a Public Metal AM Materials Database for the US Navy
The Barnes Global Advisors is working with Bechtel Plant Machinery to structure a public additive manufacturing materials database for naval engineering programs.
PharmaTher Tests 3D-Printed Personalized Peptide Doses With Craft Health
PharmaTher Holdings is working with Craft Health to see if the CraftMake platform can print custom peptide doses at a compounding pharmacy.
Someone 3D Printed a Working Airless Tire for a Mountain Bike
A YouTuber built a TPU airless bike tire on his 3D printer and tested it on extreme off-road trails.
Xometry, Protolabs, and Lincoln Electric Post Strong Earnings
Three manufacturing leaders posted record results last quarter, and 3D printing demand is part of the story.
Cavan Sullivan Wears the First 3D-Printed Football Boot in a Professional Match
Adidas Project R.A.P. made its soccer debut on a 16-year-old phenom, and it could change how cleats are made.
UCL Rocket Tests 3D-Printed LOX IPA Engine With Eplus3D
UCL Rocket and Eplus3D hot-fire tested a 7 kN LOX IPA engine with 57 cooling channels printed in CuCrZr, proving the concept works despite post-machining setbacks.
A Maker Is 3D Printing With Hollow Air-Filled Tubes Instead of Solid Plastic
A German maker built a custom extruder that produces hollow, air-inflated tubes to 3D print parts up to 90 percent lighter than solid prints.
MIT's ShiftLens Makes 3D-Printed Objects Change Appearance Without Electronics
MIT researchers built a 3D printing system that lets objects change how they look when pressed or turned, no wiring required.
Real-Time Inspection Saves Rowan University's First Metal 3D Print
A build-prep error on Rowan's new DMG MORI printer would have meant canceling the job. Quantitative layer data let the team continue safely.
Haddy 3D-Prints TF-179 Drone Boat Using Robotic Arms
A St. Petersburg manufacturer used large-format robotic additive manufacturing to produce an unmanned surface vessel for U.S. defense customers.
Creality K3 Brings Automatic Nozzle Swapping to Consumer 3D Printing
Creality's K3 flagship pairs KliTek, a 5-second automatic nozzle changer, with a CoreXY frame and four tool heads.
Bambu Lab A2L Brings Large-Format Printing to India for Under $515
Bambu Lab's biggest open-bed desktop printer lands in India with a 330mm build volume and a sub-$515 price tag.
Illinois Researchers 3D-Print a Thermal Cloak That Hides Objects From Infrared Cameras
A University of Illinois team used a 3D-printed aluminum lattice to redirect heat around objects, making them invisible to infrared cameras in tests.
Artec 3D Point II Promises 5.8M Points Per Second for Industrial Metrology
The new handheld scanner captures up to 5.8 million points per second with 0.02 mm accuracy, targeting manufacturing quality control and reverse engineering workflows.
Tanzanian Startup Turns Plastic Waste Into 3D Printing Filament
A Tanzanian startup is collecting urban plastic waste and turning it into 3D printer filament, while building 150 local fabrication labs to cut dependence on imports.
India's Astrobase Unveils Full-Flow Methane Rocket Engine Built With 3D Printing
Indian startup Astrobase Space Technologies has unveiled Everest, an 80-tonne full-flow staged-combustion rocket engine with 3D-printed core components, putting India in the same league as SpaceX.
America Makes Awards $9M to Teams Tackling 3D Printing Qualification for Defense
America Makes and NCDMM named winners for Delta Qual 2.0, a $9 million project call aimed at cutting additive manufacturing qualification bottlenecks for the Department of Defense.
First Professional Footballer Wears Fully 3D-Printed Boot in a Match
A 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder made history by wearing a fully 3D-printed Adidas boot during a top-level match on July 23.
German Builder Prints Two-Story HQ in 105 Hours, Then Launches 3D Division
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau 3D-printed its two-story German headquarters and turned construction additive manufacturing into a standalone business unit.
Army Repairs Drones With Remote 3D-Printed Electronics at Valiant Shield
DEVCOM Armaments Center used remote 3D printing to repair drone electronics during the Valiant Shield exercise, printing custom antennas from three Pacific locations.
Nike's 3D-Printed Air Max 1000 Now Lets You Customize Colors
Nike's next 3D-printed Air Max arrives this fall with a By You option that lets customers choose upper and air unit colors, producing a fully customized shoe without traditional tooling.
Air Force 3D-Printed a C-17 Part No Vendor Would Touch
When Boeing and outside suppliers could not rebuild a storm-damaged C-17 nose panel, the Air Force turned to robotic sheet forming and got the Globemaster back in the air in months, not years.
Desktop Filament Market 2026, Part 3: Special Hamburger Meat
The filament business looks simple from the outside. Inside, it is a brutal squeeze between OEM supermarkets and premium niche players.
South Korea Will 3D Print 5-Meter Ship Propellers for the U.S. Navy
A South Korean research team is using wire arc additive manufacturing to build 5-meter ship propellers, targeting the U.S. Navy's maintenance and replacement parts market.
Kyiv Designer Sells 3D-Printed Shoes as STL Files
A Ukrainian fashion designer turned war refugee is selling 3D-printed sandals and heels online. No factory, no inventory, just download and print.
Korean Register Certifies First 3D-Printed Metal Repair Process for Defense and Shipbuilding
Korean Register has certified AM Solutions' laser wire directed energy deposition technology, allowing damaged metal structures to be restored with 3D printing rather than full replacement.
Creality Pika Puts 3D Scanning in a Pocket-Sized Body
Creality's new Pika scanner uses seven blue lasers and Gaussian Splatting to capture real-world objects in minutes.
Ugee Funbox Is a 3D Printer Actually Built for Kids
Ugee's new Funbox printer removes every barrier between a child and their first 3D print.
iAM3D LPW Z2500 Brings Dual Powder and Wire Metal 3D Printing to a 2.5 Meter Build Envelope
India-based iAM3D launched a large-format laser metal 3D printer that handles both powder and wire feed in a single 2 x 2 x 2.5 m argon chamber.
3D-Printed Peptides: Craft Health and PharmaTher Put Paste Extrusion to the Test
PharmaTher is testing Craft Health's room-temperature 3D printer to see if peptide drugs can be printed, personalized, and dosed without heat or UV degradation.
Formlabs Is in Early Talks for a $500 Million IPO
SoftBank-backed Formlabs is exploring a public listing five years after its last funding round valued the company at $2 billion.
A YouTuber Is 3D Printing a Full-Size 2026 F1 Car From PETG
Australian creator Mike Lake is building a driveable Formula 1 replica from 3D-printed parts and fitting it with a Mercedes V12.
Bambu Lab Patents a New Way to Assemble 3D Printers
A Chinese patent application shows Bambu Lab working on a simpler, slide-in printer assembly. The goal is faster setup and easier manufacturing.
AMCM Opens Large-Format Metal AM Assembly Facility in Weilheim
EOS subsidiary AMCM opened a new Weilheim facility with Bauer Group to assemble its largest metal 3D printing systems in parallel.
Pakistani Surgeons Rebuild Hip With Chinese 3D-Printed Implant After Cancer Surgery
Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital in Lahore used a custom 3D-printed pelvic implant and surgical rehearsals to replace a 26-year-old patient's hip after chondrosarcoma surgery.
Sell 3D-Printed Products Without Buying a Single Printer
Slant 3D's Portals platform lets designers upload models and sell print-on-demand products while the company handles every physical step.
UNO Wins $8M NSF Grant for Healthcare 3D Printing Hub
The University of Nebraska at Omaha secured an $8M NSF award to establish a statewide hub focused on prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and surgical planning models.
TU Graz Tests 3D-Printed Cooling Walls That Need No Power
Researchers at TU Graz used 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes to drop room temperatures by nearly 7C using only evaporative cooling and water.
12-Year-Old Atlanta Twins Turn 3D-Printed Toys Into a Business
Two brothers borrowed $600 from their parents, bought a 3D printer, and now sell custom fidgets and toys from their playroom.
MIT Researchers Made Resin Printer Supports That Dissolve and Reuse
A new water-soluble interface lets resin 3D printers use the same support structures again and again, cutting waste and post-processing time.
Navy Schoolhouse Adds 24 Hybrid and Additive Manufacturing Systems for Sailor Training
The US Navy is equipping its Danville, Virginia training facility with 12 Phillips Hybrid Manufacturing systems and 12 Markforged X7 composite printers to prepare sailors for advanced manufacturing at sea.
Adidas FW26 Climacool Laced Is a One-Piece 3D-Printed Shoe
Adidas is selling a one-piece 3D-printed Climacool Laced sneaker for $160, using Digital Light Synthesis to make a fully ventilated lattice upper.
Kind Designs Raises $10M to 3D Print Living Seawalls
A Miami climate startup backed by Mark Cuban raised $10 million to scale 3D-printed seawalls that hold back water and restore marine life.
HeyGears G1X Nears $10M Kickstarter for Hybrid 3D and UV Printer
This desktop machine prints full-color 3D models, UV graphics on almost any surface, and raised textures up to 5mm tall. Early bird price starts under $4,000.
High-Speed PLA Was a Marketing Play, Not a Material Breakthrough
A fresh look at the desktop filament market makes a provocative claim: high-speed PLA barely changed at the molecular level. The real upgrades happened inside the printers.
Boom Supersonic Cuts Drill Guide Costs by 92% With Stratasys FDM
Boom Supersonic is using Stratasys FDM printers to manufacture assembly drill guides at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.
Hyundai and Kia Open Additive Manufacturing Hub in South Korea
Hyundai and Kia have opened a dedicated additive manufacturing facility at their Namyang R&D Centre to cut waste, speed up tooling, and restore legacy parts.
Renishaw's LIBERTAS Cuts Supports and Smooths Metal Prints
Renishaw's new LIBERTAS software dynamically adjusts scan parameters to reduce support structures and improve downskin surface finish on RenAM 500 metal printers.
LEAP Space 3D-Prints Serrano Rocket Engine for Bighorn Launch Vehicle
Leap Space used metal additive manufacturing to consolidate its Serrano engine into fewer parts, aiming to lower costs and speed up production for the small satellite market.
USA Diving Names FITASY Official Footwear Partner
USA Diving has partnered with Indianapolis-based FITASY, a 3D-printed custom-fit recovery footwear maker, as its official footwear partner.
Walter Reed Wins FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cranial Plate
Walter Reed became the first military hospital to win FDA approval for its own 3D-printed titanium cranial implant, shifting clearance from vendor to institution.
US Navy Ship 3D Prints Drones and Parts at Sea for the First Time
Firestorm Labs manufactured 12 drones and over 1,000 parts aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026 using a containerized microfactory.
NUWC Keyport Becomes First Navy Site Cleared to 3D Print Metal Ship Parts In-House
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Washington received NAVSEA approval for metal 3D printing using 17-4PH stainless steel, opening the door for other Navy yards to follow.
Utah Teen 3D-Prints Custom Wheelchair for Toddler Using Open-Source Design
Zac Waters spent 300 hours of his summer break printing and assembling a mobility chair for a 21-month-old girl whose family could not afford a commercial device.
3D Systems Begins CEO Search as Jeff Graves Plans Retirement
Dr. Jeffrey Graves will retire from 3D Systems once a successor is named, with the board engaging an executive search firm to lead the process.
LONGER ePrint Opens Global Pre-Orders for Desktop UV Printer That Also Textures Prints
LONGER's ePrint is open for global pre-order through September 10, combining UV printing, DTF transfers, and embossed 3D textures in one desktop machine.
Researchers 3D Print New Structures Directly Onto Existing Objects in Seconds
A new computational framework lets tomographic volumetric 3D printing deposit complex structures onto metal, glass, and even working electronics in under three minutes.
America Makes Names Winners of $9M Defense AM Qualification Push
America Makes named winners for its $9M Delta Qual 2.0 program, funding three teams to accelerate metal 3D printing qualification for defense applications.
OpenCAL Brings Volumetric 3D Printing to the Desktop for $1,400
An open-source volumetric printer using computed axial lithography can produce solid objects in seconds, and the build files are free.
3D-Printed Pointe Shoes From act'ble Claim Five Times Longer Lifespan
German startup act'ble has developed a modular 3D-printed pointe shoe that replaces the disposable design dancers have relied on for centuries.
DEVCOM Tests Remote 3D-Printed Electronics Repairs at Valiant Shield 2026
The US Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center used 3D printing and reverse engineering to repair drone electronics across three Pacific locations during Valiant Shield 2026.
QIDI Plus5 Brings Large-Format Printing Under $750
QIDI's new Plus5 adds 18 percent more build volume in the same footprint, a 65°C heated chamber, and three-stage air filtration, all priced under $750.
Elegoo Files Patents for Multi-Nozzle FFF 3D Printer
Two Chinese patent applications show Elegoo is developing a rotating-nozzle system for a multi-extruder FFF printer, potentially launching as early as October 2026.
3D Systems Begins CEO Search as Jeff Graves Plans Retirement
3D Systems disclosed a leadership transition plan alongside Q2 results, with Dr. Jeffrey Graves set to retire once a successor is named later this year.
6K Additive Posts Record Quarter on U.S.-Made Metal Powder Demand
Record revenue and a growing backlog show that reshoring metal powder for defense and aerospace is no longer a niche strategy.
Xometry, Protolabs, and Lincoln Electric All Post Record Quarters
Three manufacturing heavyweights reported record revenue, but 3D printing growth looks very different across each business.
Cavan Sullivan Wears First Fully 3D-Printed Football Boot in a Professional MLS Match
A 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder became the first player to wear a fully 3D-printed football boot in a top-level competitive match on July 23, 2026.
UCL Rocket Team Hot-Fires 3D-Printed LOX IPA Engine With Eplus3D
A 7 kN regeneratively cooled rocket engine built by UCL students with Eplus3D metal 3D printing survived its first hot-fire test despite a last-minute coolant channel blockage.
University of Melbourne Students Fire Up 3D-Printed Regeneratively Cooled Rocket Engine
University of Melbourne students became the first Australian team to hot-fire a regeneratively cooled 3D-printed liquid rocket engine at the Race2Space competition in the UK.
Army Opens First 3D-Printed Barracks at Fort Bliss
An Austin startup used a five-ton Vulcan printer to build the first of ten 3D-printed barracks for the Army.
Auxilium Bioprints Kidney and Liver Tissue in Space for the First Time
Auxilium's AMP-1 bioprinter produced kidney, liver, and cartilage tissues aboard the ISS during Mission AXLM-3.
Craft Health 3D Printer Passes First Peptide Test With PharmaTher
A Singapore company's paste-extrusion printer produced peptide doses for a Canadian pharma partner, testing whether 3D printing can replace hand compounding.
Desktop Filament Market 2026: The Middle Brand Is Disappearing
A fresh analysis of the desktop filament market shows mid-range brands squeezed between OEM convenience plays and deep-discount value players.
Elevation Spine Wins FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Spine Cage
Elevation Spine's Saber-C AVIA system received FDA 510(k) clearance for a porous 3D-printed titanium interbody with spike and screw fixation options.
LONGER ePrint Brings Dual-Head UV Printing and 3D Textures to the Desktop
LONGER's ePrint is a dual-head personal UV printer that prints in 12 colors, adds 3D texture relief, and supports DTF transfers on over 300 materials.
St. Petersburg Breaks Ground on First 3D-Printed Affordable Home
St. Petersburg, Florida has started construction on its first 3D-printed home, part of a plan to build up to 150 affordable houses.
Boom Supersonic Cuts Drill Guide Costs 92% With Stratasys FDM
Boom Supersonic is using Stratasys FDM 3D printing to produce drill guides at 92% lower cost than machining, cutting lead times by a week.
LightMake L4 Promises Four Independent Print Heads for Under $1,100
A Kickstarter-bound quad-head FFF printer with linear motors wants to quadruple output without asking you to learn a new workflow.
3D-Printed Shoes Land USA Diving as an Official Partner
Indianapolis startup FITASY is bringing its custom 3D-printed recovery shoes to the pool deck after signing on as USA Diving's official footwear partner.
Renishaw's LIBERTAS Software Cuts Supports and Improves Surface Finish on Metal 3D Prints
Renishaw's new LIBERTAS software dynamically adjusts scan parameters across metal 3D printed parts, reducing or eliminating supports while delivering smoother downskin surfaces on RenAM 500 series machines.
Walter Reed Becomes First Hospital Cleared to 3D Print Patient Implants In-House
Walter Reed's 3D Medical Applications Center has received FDA premarket clearance for a patient-specific titanium cranial plate, marking a historic first for point-of-care 3D printed medical devices.
Hyundai and Kia Turn to 3D Printing for Car Parts Traditional Methods Can't Match
Hyundai's new Additive Manufacturing Solution Center uses metal and polymer 3D printing to cut development time and build parts that were impossible to make before.
Navy 3D Prints Drones Aboard Ship During RIMPAC 2026
Firestorm Labs installed a containerized xCell printer on the USS Essex and produced more than 1,000 drone parts while underway in the Pacific.
Elegoo Launches H1 HT Filament Dryer to Fight Moisture Failures
Elegoo's first dryer reaches 85C to eliminate wet-filament problems like popping, stringing, and weak layers.
MIT's ShiftLens Makes 3D-Printed Objects That Change Without Electronics
A new MIT system lets makers print objects with lenticular surfaces that shift appearance when pressed, slid, or rotated: no sensors or batteries required.
Someone 3D-Printed a Usable Airless Mountain Bike Tire
A mountain biker used a shop 3D printer and TPU filament to build an airless tire that actually holds up on rough trails, with caveats.
Researchers 3D Print Tungsten Carbide Without the Waste
A Japanese team figured out how to 3D print one of the hardest materials on Earth while using far less expensive raw material.
Barnes Global Advisors Builds Metal AM Materials Database for the US Navy
A consulting firm is building a comprehensive materials and process database to help the Navy qualify more metal 3D printed parts faster.
America Makes Awards $9M to Three Teams for Defense AM Qualification
The Delta Qual 2.0 program distributes $9 million across three teams tasked with streamlining metal 3D printing qualification for defense manufacturers.
3D Printer Firearm Blocking Bills Pit Lawmakers Against Practical Reality
California, New York, and Washington are pushing laws that would require 3D printers to screen files for gun parts. The technology to do that reliably does not exist yet.
3D-Printed Diving Suits Let Cockroaches Walk Underwater for Hours
Researchers fitted cockroaches with 3D-printed diving suits that let them survive underwater for up to three hours, opening possibilities for search and rescue and space exploration.
Prusa CORE One INDX Kits Stalled by Nozzlegate Over Soft Steel Nozzles
Bondtech admitted its INDX nozzles are only surface-hardened steel, not fully hardened as promised, so Prusa paused INDX kit shipments until mid-August and promised free hardware for affected buyers.
BIQU Panda Lungs Filters Air Inside the Bambu Lab Print Chamber
BIQU's new Panda Lungs clamp into a Bambu Lab enclosure and use a three-stage HEPA and carbon system to capture ultrafine particles and VOCs during printing.
Bambu Lab A2L Launches in India at Rs 48,999
Bambu Lab's largest open-bed desktop printer arrives in India with a 330x320x325 mm build volume and a sub-Rs 50,000 starting price.
Freeform Wins DIU Contract to 3D Print Space Hardware on Demand
The Los Angeles company will use its AI-native Skyfall platform to produce flight-qualified propulsion and structural parts for the U.S. space supply chain.
Xometry, Protolabs, and Lincoln Electric All Post Strong Quarters
Three manufacturing companies with 3D printing exposure reported record results, showing that industrial spending remains healthy even if pure-play AM growth varies.
UCL Rocket Team Hot-Fires 3D-Printed LOX IPA Engine
University College London's rocket team tested a regeneratively cooled engine with a 3D-printed copper chamber and learned hard lessons about post-processing cleanliness.
3D-Printed Pointe Shoes Let Ballet Dancers Swap Soles Instead of Replacing Everything
German startup act'ble built a modular pointe shoe with a 3D-printed sole that lasts five times longer than traditional satin shoes.
Cavan Sullivan Wears First 3D-Printed Boot in a Professional MLS Match
A 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder became the first footballer to wear a fully 3D-printed boot in a top-level competitive match.
America Makes Picks 25 Suppliers for $10.5M Metal AM Defense Qualification Program
America Makes has awarded 25 organizations, from Collins Aerospace to Seurat Technologies, to build a qualified metal additive manufacturing supply chain for the Department of Defense.
Rowan University 3D Prints Bone Cancer Models to Study a Tumor That Ignores Chemotherapy
Rowan researchers are 3D printing chondrosarcoma cells into hydrogel to understand why this bone cancer resists standard treatments.
Israeli Surgeons Replace Chest Wall With 3D-Printed PEKK Rib Cage
At Beilinson Hospital in Israel, surgeons replaced part of a young patient's chest wall with a custom 3D-printed PEKK implant.
TE Connectivity Uses 3D Printing to Automate Catheter Shaft Manufacturing
A new automated 3D printing process at TE's Galway facility replaces a manual assembly step for catheter shafts, cutting development time and enabling custom stiffness profiles.
FlashForge and Elegoo Both File Patents for Automatic Nozzle Swapping
Two Chinese 3D printer makers filed separate patent applications for systems that automatically swap nozzles or print heads during a job, aiming to cut carriage weight and improve multi-material printing.
Australian Students 3D Print a Rocket Engine and Win an International Competition
University of Melbourne students built a regeneratively cooled liquid rocket engine using metal additive manufacturing and took first place at Race2Space.
Navy Nuclear Program Gets a Public Additive Manufacturing Materials Database
Bechtel Plant Machinery is building a public AM materials database for the US Navy with help from Barnes Global Advisors.
Rowan University Teams With Phase3D to Keep a Risky Metal Build Alive
A setup error on Rowan University's first metal AM print threatened the printer. In-situ monitoring from Phase3D gave the team the data to continue safely.
Elmet 3D Prints Hypersonic Heat Exchangers That Brazing Can't Match
Elmet Technologies is installing a 3D Systems metal printer to make monolithic hypersonic heat exchangers from C103 powder, with production targeted for 2026.
JLC Goes Public With 1,355 Industrial 3D Printers and a $16B Valuation
Shenzhen manufacturer JLC Technology began trading on the main board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 4, 2026, with a market capitalization above RMB 115 billion and 1,355 industrial 3D printers running under one roof.
Bambu Lab Opens Thailand Premium Store at Siam Paragon
Bambu Lab has opened its first authorized premium store in Thailand at Bangkok's Siam Paragon mall, partnering with 3D Studio to reach a market that has more than doubled year over year.
Elmet Is 3D Printing Hypersonic Heat Exchangers From a $4,000-per-kg Alloy
After eight years of development, Elmet Technologies is installing a 3D Systems metal printer to produce monolithic C103 niobium heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles.
Someone 3D Printed a Usable Airless Mountain Bike Tire
A maker known as Berm Peak used TPU filament and multiple design iterations to build a functional airless tire for extreme off-road use.
3D Printing Has a Printflation Problem
The additive manufacturing industry is facing a familiar economic trap: expectations are rising faster than real commercial adoption.
Prusa CORE One INDX Kits Hit by 'Nozzlegate': Bondtech Nozzles Fall Short
Prusa paused INDX kit shipments after Bondtech admitted its nitrocarburized nozzles cannot match the hardened steel spec promised to Founders Edition buyers.
German Construction Giant Prints Its HQ, Then Launches a 3D Printing Division
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau has launched an in-house construction 3D printing business after using COBOD's printer to produce its own two-story German headquarters.
MIT's ShiftLens Makes 3D Printed Objects That React Without Electronics
MIT researchers built a system that lets 3D printed objects change how they look based on how you handle them. No batteries, no circuits, no chips.
Massivit and Lohia Aerospace Bring Large-Format 3D Printing to India
An $8-10 million investment in Kanpur will install Massivit's RapidWings platform to produce composite tooling for aerospace and defense, replacing imported molds with domestic production.
Iran's Vandad Sanat P240-A Claims First Domestic Metal 3D Printer Status
An Iranian company has launched a wire-fed DED metal 3D printer it calls the first built in the Middle East, priced to undercut imported systems.
HeyGears G1 Series Is a Single Machine for Full-Color 3D and UV Printing
HeyGears is combining full-color 3D printing, UV coating, and DTF textile printing in one desktop machine called the G1 Series.
ROMI and Sculpteo 3D Print Five Looks for Jean Paul Gaultier
A young designer used Sculpteo's HP Multi Jet Fusion printers to build sculptural pieces for the Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 2026-27 collection.
XJET XPARTS Opens Ceramic and Metal 3D Printing to More Companies
XJET is launching a service bureau for ceramic and metal parts in September, giving smaller firms access to nanoparticle jetting without buying a machine.
3D-Fuel Adds Translucent Pro PCTG Colors for FullSpectrum Printers
3D-Fuel's new Translucent Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White, Black, and Smoke Black Pro PCTG filaments are tuned for FullSpectrum and other color-mixing 3D printers.
Prague Researchers 3D Print Titanium Implants That Release Drugs as Bones Heal
Czech researchers created porous titanium joint implants loaded with antibiotics, designed to fight post-operative infection while bone grows into the lattice.
UPM Group 3D Prints a 100 Square Metre Exhibition Stand for EuroShop 2026
UPM Group used robotic large-format 3D printing to build a fully additive 100 m² trade show booth in roughly six weeks for EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf.
GEFERTEC arcTitan Is a Sealed-Chamber WAAM System Built for Titanium
Berlin-based GEFERTEC built a wire-arc additive manufacturing system specifically for titanium, aluminum, and nickel alloys, with a sealed inert-gas chamber and up to 3 kg/h build rate.
Plastometrex Automates Material Testing So Engineers Can Walk Away
The PLX-AutoStage module lets users queue hundreds of PIP tests and leave the machine running unattended, with a commercial launch planned for Q4 2026.
Kentstrapper Mille Prints One Cubic Metre on a Desktop FDM Machine
Italian manufacturer Kentstrapper is now selling a 1,000mm cube FDM printer with dual extruders, six-zone heated bed, and remote AI support starting at 40,000 euros.
3D Printed Pointe Shoes Let Ballet Dancers Stop Buying Hundreds of Pairs a Year
German startup act'ble has spent six years refining a modular 3D printed pointe shoe that lasts five times longer than traditional pairs.
Ricoh USA Spins Off Healthcare 3D Printing Division as Independent Company Myrava
Former Ricoh executive Gary Turner acquires the 3D for Healthcare unit and rebrands it as Myrava, keeping FDA-cleared patient-specific devices at the center.
OddCube Kickstarts a 3D Printed Air Purifier You Can Actually Repair
A new Kickstarter project from Joel Creates offers a modular, 3D-printed air purifier built from standard parts so you can replace components instead of buying a new unit.
3DMakerpro Turtle Scanner Uses Three Swappable Modules to Cover Any Object Size
The Turtle handheld 3D scanner ships with three interchangeable sensor modules, letting users switch between scanning tiny parts and full vehicle bodies in seconds.
eSUN Launches PLA-Coffee Filament Made From Recycled Coffee Grounds
eSUN's new PLA-Coffee filament mixes recycled coffee grounds into standard PLA, giving makers a more sustainable material that smells like coffee while printing.
TU Graz Cools Rooms by 7 Degrees With 3D Printed Ceramic Cubes and No Electricity
Researchers at Graz University of Technology have built passive cooling walls using 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes. A test room dropped almost 7 degrees Celsius with no power input at all.
Sinto Earns ISO 9001 Certification for Technical Ceramic 3D Printing
Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe passed its ISO 9001:2015 audit with zero non-conformities, valid through July 2029.
ASTM to Establish Design Rules for 3D Printed Ceramics
ASTM Committee F42 is drafting a guide to help designers avoid shrinkage and embrittlement in 3D printed ceramic parts.
A YouTuber Is 3D Printing a Full-Size F1 Car and Planning to Drift It
Australian maker Mike Lake is building a life-size 2026 Formula 1 replica from 3D-printed PETG, then fitting it with a Mercedes V12 and teaching it to drift.
Bambu Lab A2L Lands in India at Rs 48,999
Bambu Lab has officially entered the Indian market with the A2L, its largest open-bed desktop 3D printer, priced at Rs 48,999.
Ricoh USA Spins Off Healthcare 3D Printing Division, Now Called Myrava
Gary Turner, former Ricoh VP and GM, has acquired the 3D for Healthcare unit and relaunched it as an independent company called Myrava.
Elmet Uses 3D Systems Printer to Build Hypersonic Heat Exchangers in One Piece
Elmet Technologies is installing a 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 Triple to 3D print monolithic hypersonic heat exchangers from C103 refractory metal.
Rowan University and Phase3D Partner on Metal 3D Printing Quality Monitoring
A New Jersey university is using Phase3D's Fringe Inspection system to catch metal AM build errors in real time, and it already proved its worth on day one.
HeyGears G1 Series Ships Full-Color 3D Printing and UV Coating in One Machine
A single $3,599 machine that builds, colors, and textures 3D prints straight off the build plate just passed $10 million on Kickstarter.
QIDI Plus5 Is a $750 Large-Format 3D Printer with a 65C Heated Chamber
QIDI's new Plus5 prints 320 x 320 x 300 mm parts in a sealed 65C chamber with a 370C hotend and air filtration, all for under $750.
New Advanced Manufacturing Observatory Aims to Close the Commercialization Gap
TAAG Global and the University of Bristol Business School launched a joint intelligence platform to help manufacturers turn technology into profitable businesses.
MACH 2028 Passes Halfway Mark as General Sales Open
More than 13,000 square meters of stand space is already reserved for the UK manufacturing show returning to NEC Birmingham in April 2028.
Phase3D Scales In-Situ Monitoring to NASA's Quad-Laser Metal 3D Printer
Phase3D is testing its Fringe Inspection system on a four-laser EOS M300-4 to prove that layer-by-layer monitoring can certify metal AM parts during production.
XtraMaker M1 Puts Desktop DTF Apparel Printing in a $2,999 All-in-One Box
A new 5-in-1 DTF apparel printer with built-in air filtration arrives at a price that small-run creators can actually stomach.
University of Utah Team Prints 3D Shapes in a Single Shot Using Holographic Light
Researchers used a nanoscale mask to diffract laser light into a 3D pattern, fusing an entire print in about 20 seconds instead of hours.
Kupros Cu29 Filament Lets You Print Copper Circuits on a Desktop 3D Printer
A startup founded by a former US Navy contractor says its all-copper filament can carry 12,500 volts straight off a standard FDM printer bed.
German Construction Company 3D Prints Its HQ Then Launches a Division Around It
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau used a COBOD printer to build its own 364m2 two-storey office, then decided to sell the capability to clients.
US Army Tests Remote 3D Printing of Electronics at Valiant Shield 2026
DEVCOM showed it can 3D print and repair drone electronics on a remote Pacific island during Valiant Shield 2026, despite salt air and broken printers.
Hackaday 3D Prints a Usable Airless Mountain Bike Tire
A maker 3D printed a functional airless mountain bike tire from TPU that rolls and absorbs bumps, though sealant tires already solved the puncture problem.
Kupros Cu29 Filament Lets You 3D Print Copper Circuits on a Desktop FDM Printer
A startup backed by NASA, Northrop, and Boeing has turned dismissed Navy lab research into a conductive copper filament that prints on standard FDM machines with no post-processing.
TU Graz Cools Rooms by 7 Degrees With 3D Printed Ceramic Cubes and No Electricity
A Graz University of Technology team 3D printed porous ceramic cubes that lowered surrounding air temperature by almost 7 degrees Celsius using only evaporative cooling and no power.
QIDI Plus5 Arrives as the Middle Child in a Growing Large-Format Lineup
QIDI's new Plus5 delivers a 320x320x300 mm build volume, 65C heated chamber, and 370C hotend for under $750.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Models Without Running a Print Farm
Slant 3D's Portals platform now lets creators upload STL files and sell 3D-printed products without buying a single printer.
Walter Reed Gets FDA Clearance to 3D Print Patient Implants In-House
Walter Reed's 3D Medical Application Center is the first US point-of-care facility cleared to manufacture patient-specific titanium cranial implants on site.
Zellerfeld Overhauls Its 3D Printed Shoe Marketplace With Creator Rankings
Zellerfeld's new marketplace update adds live creator leaderboards and cross-creator fit profiles, making custom-fit 3D printed shoes more personal than ever.
3D Systems Saudi Venture NAMI Wins Military Manufacturing License
The National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company earned a Saudi military manufacturing license, clearing the way for regulated defense hardware production in the Kingdom.
QIDI Plus5 Arrives as the Middle Child in a Growing Large-Format Lineup
QIDI's Plus5 slots between the compact Q2 and the massive Max4, offering a larger build volume, active chamber heating, and multi-material support at a lower entry price.
6K Additive Reports Record Quarter on U.S.-Made Metal Powders
6K Additive posted Q2 revenue of $7.1M, up 63% year-over-year, as defense and aerospace demand for domestic metal powders keeps outpacing its production capacity.
Bambu Lab A2L Arrives in India, Brings Large-Format Desktop 3D Printing
Bambu Lab officially launched in India with its A2L large-format desktop 3D printer, priced from Rs 48,999.
EOS Joins EU Hydrogen Materials Consortium MAT-H2
EOS is lending its metal AM expertise to a Finnish-led EU consortium studying how materials behave in hydrogen environments.
Korean Register Certifies 3D Printing Repair Tech for Defense and Shipbuilding
South Korea's KR has certified AM Solutions' laser wire DED process for repairing metal structures, opening additive manufacturing to maintenance work in maritime and defense sectors.
Korean Register Certifies 3D Printing Repair Tech for Defense and Shipbuilding
South Korea's KR has certified AM Solutions' laser wire DED process for repairing metal structures, opening additive manufacturing to maintenance work in maritime and defense sectors.
3D Printed Helmet Enables World's First Wearable Brain Scanner
UCL and Nottingham used a custom 3D printed helmet to hold quantum sensors close to the scalp, producing the first portable MEG scanner that lets patients move naturally.
TU Graz 3D Printed Ceramic Cubes Cool Rooms by Nearly 7C
A field test in a hot campus attic confirmed 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes lower temperatures almost 7 degrees using only evaporative cooling, no electricity.
XTPL Ships 10 More Printhead Modules to First Chinese Customer
XTPL's follow-on order from a Chinese flat-panel display maker shows its electronics repair tech is moving from pilot to production.
Alibaba-Backed Vast AI 3D Modeling Startup Weighs Hong Kong IPO
Alibaba and Baidu-backed Vast is exploring a Hong Kong IPO at a $1B valuation, as AI-powered 3D model generation catches investor attention.
Rocketdyne Relaunches as Independent Company, Keeps 3D-Printed RL10 Engines
Rocketdyne is an independent company again after AE Industrial closed its $845M purchase of L3Harris space propulsion, with 3D-printed RL10 combustion chambers at the core of the portfolio.
Rocketdyne Relaunches as Independent Company, Keeps 3D-Printed RL10 Engines
Rocketdyne is an independent company again after AE Industrial closed its $845M purchase of L3Harris space propulsion, with 3D-printed RL10 combustion chambers at the core of the portfolio.
3D Systems CEO Jeffrey Graves to Step Down
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to leave, with an executive search firm now leading the effort.
New Advanced Manufacturing Observatory Aims to Fix Industry's Commercialization Problem
TAAG Global and the University of Bristol Business School launched the Advanced Manufacturing Observatory, a live intelligence platform designed to help manufacturers turn technology into scalable businesses.
MIT 3D Prints Interactive Objects That Change Appearance Without Electronics
MIT researchers built a 3D printing system that creates objects with mechanically switchable surfaces, letting them change color or pattern when pressed, turned, or slid, without any sensors or electronics.
ROBOZE 3D Prints CubeSat 3U Structure for Italian Space Manufacturer NESST
Italian aerospace supplier NESST Srl used ROBOZE 3D printers to build a flight-ready CubeSat 3U structure, with ROBOZE supporting process parameter optimization.
MACH 2028 Halfway Sold as UK Manufacturers Race for Stand Space
More than 13,000 square metres of MACH 2028 floor space is already booked, with the additive manufacturing zone filling fast.
Hiroshima University 3D Prints Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt With Less Waste
A hot-wire laser process from Hiroshima University and Mitsubishi Materials produces ultra-hard WC-Co parts above 1400 HV while using less expensive raw material.
Volumetric 3D Printing Can Now Build Directly Onto Existing Objects in Seconds
Researchers used a new open-source optical framework to 3D print gears onto steel, lenses onto LEDs, and microfluidic channels inside sealed chambers in under three minutes.
NASA Marshall Tests Born Qualified Metal 3D Printing With Phase3D
NASA Marshall is running 50,000-layer builds on an EOS M300-4 to prove metal parts can be qualified during production, not after.
UPM Group 3D Printed a 100m² EuroShop Exhibition Stand
UPM Group used large-format robotic additive manufacturing to build a fully 3D printed exhibition stand for EuroShop 2026 in roughly six weeks.
GEFERTEC Debuts arcTitan, a Titanium-Only WAAM 3D Printer
GEFERTEC's new arcTitan is a sealed-chamber wire-arc additive manufacturing system engineered specifically for titanium, aluminum, and nickel-based alloys.
US Army Tests Remote 3D Printed Electronics Repair at Valiant Shield 2026
The Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center used 3D printed electronics to repair drones across Hawaii and Okinawa during the Valiant Shield exercise.
Kentstrapper Mille 3D Printer: 1m³ Build Volume, Production Features
Kentstrapper's new Mille printer offers a full cubic metre of build space, interchangeable toolheads, and an AI assistant for remote support.
Remote 3D Printed Electronics Repair Tested at Valiant Shield 2026
The US Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center printed and repaired drone electronics across Hawaii and Okinawa during the Valiant Shield exercise.
Plastometrex Automates Metal Testing With PLX-AutoStage
The PLX-AutoStage module will let manufacturers queue hundreds of PIP tests and walk away, with a commercial launch targeted for late 2026.
How Bambu Lab Changed Consumer 3D Printing in Five Years
A group of former DJI engineers turned Bambu Lab into the biggest name in consumer 3D printing by solving the problems that kept newcomers away.
Backflip AI Launches CAD Copilot That Converts Scans to Editable Models
Backflip's new AI foundation model turns 3D scans and STL files into fully parametric CAD in minutes, with an Autodesk Fusion add-in available now.
ROBOZE Helps NESST Build 3D-Printed CubeSat 3U Structure
Italian aerospace startup NESST Srl validated a Carbon PEEK CubeSat 3U structure printed on ROBOZE's ARGO 500, with mechanical performance matching aluminium alloys.
Snowbird SAMM Tech Brings Mobile Metal 3D Printing to RIMPAC 2026
A containerized additive manufacturing platform produced mission-critical metal parts during the world's largest naval exercise.
LMU Team 3D Prints Brain Tissue to Accelerate Alzheimer's Drug Testing
A new reproducible 3D brain model forms amyloid plaques and lets researchers test drugs in human-like tissue.
ROBOZE Helps NESST Build 3D-Printed CubeSat Structure for Space Mission
Italian aerospace startup NESST used ROBOZE's ARGO 500 and Carbon PEEK to 3D print a CubeSat 3U structure that passed ECSS outgassing tests.
Electroninks Expands EMI Shielding Into Japan With SIIX Partnership
Austin-based Electroninks is bringing its conductive ink and EMI shielding technology to Japanese electronics makers through a new manufacturing partnership with SIIX Corporation.
Korean Register Certifies 3D Printing Repair Tech for Defense and Shipbuilding
South Korea's KR has certified AM Solutions' laser wire DED process for repairing metal structures, opening additive manufacturing to maintenance work in maritime and defense sectors.
Binder Jetting Takes on Nickel Superalloy MAR-M 247LC
A webinar with AmPd Labs and Continuum will present mechanical test data on binder-jetted MAR-M 247LC, a metal used in aerospace and energy.
XTPL Ships 10 More Printhead Modules to First Chinese Customer
XTPL's follow-on order from a Chinese flat-panel display maker shows its electronics repair tech is moving from pilot to production.
3D Systems CEO Jeffrey Graves to Step Down
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to leave, with an executive search firm now leading the effort.
Sovol M1D Merges IDEX Dual Extrusion With 7-Toolhead Swapping
Sovol's new M1D is an open-source IDEX printer with seven toolheads and five-second swaps, starting at $1,299 on Kickstarter.
Walter Reed Receives FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cranial Implants
Walter Reed's 3D Medical Applications Center becomes the first point-of-care institution to receive FDA 510(k) clearance for patient-specific titanium cranial plates.
TE Connectivity Replaces Manual Assembly With 3D Printed Catheter Jacketing
TE Connectivity has developed an automated 3D printing process for catheter shaft jacketing, cutting out a manual step used across the medical device industry.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Prints Without a Print Farm
Slant 3D's Portals platform lets designers upload STL files, set prices, and sell 3D printed products without owning printers or packing boxes.
A Kyiv Designer Turns War Displacement Into 3D Printed Shoes
Sofia Rousinovich sells STL files for avant-garde 3D printed footwear after learning additive manufacturing during the Ukraine war.
Ugee Funbox Is a 3D Printer Built for Kids, No Engineering Degree Needed
Ugee's Funbox pairs a fully enclosed chassis, HEPA filtration, and an AI design tool to make 3D printing safe and simple for children.
3D Systems CEO Jeffrey Graves to Step Down
Dr. Jeffrey Graves will retire from 3D Systems as CEO and from the board, with the company targeting a replacement before the end of 2026.
Backflip AI Launches CAD Copilot That Turns 3D Scans Into Editable Models
Backflip AI is live with a CAD copilot that converts STL files and 3D scans into editable parametric models in Autodesk Fusion.
3D Systems Q2 Revenue Holds at $94.6M, Healthcare Grows 6.8%
3D Systems reported Q2 revenue of $94.6 million, with healthcare up 6.8% and aerospace and defense growing over 20% as the company narrows its adjusted EBITDA loss.
Hiroshima University 3D Prints Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt, One of Earth's Hardest Metals
A Hiroshima University team used hot-wire laser deposition to print tungsten carbide-cobalt parts that hit 1400 HV hardness without cracking or losing strength.
Saudi Arabia Grants Military License to 3D Systems Joint Venture NAMI
A Saudi joint venture between 3D Systems, Dussur, and Saudi Energy can now produce regulated defense parts locally under a new GAMI license.
Georgia Tech Researchers Print Nanoscale Objects a Thousand Times Faster
A Georgia Tech team turned diffraction from a limitation into a tool, making two-photon lithography viable for real manufacturing.
Bambu Lab A2L Lands in Indonesia Through Authorized Retailers
Bambu Lab brings its large-format A2L and A2L Combo to Indonesian makers through local retail partners.
Noctua and Prusa Release PETG Filament in Signature Beige and Brown
Prusa and Noctua's new PETG Prusament targets PC modders who want parts that match their cooling systems.
eSUN Launches Three-Tier PLA Range for US Makers
eSUN splits its US PLA lineup into three tiers so buyers can match filament to project needs and budget.
Prusa CORE One INDX Kits Ship With Wrong Nozzles: Bondtech Admits Flaw
Bondtech confirms the INDX toolchanger nozzles are nitrocarburized steel, not hardened steel as advertised. Owners face an uncertain wait for a proper fix.
Backflip AI Launches CAD Copilot That Turns 3D Scans Into Editable Models
Backflip AI's new foundation model converts 3D scans, STLs, and mesh files into fully parametric CAD models inside Autodesk Fusion or a web browser.
TU Graz 3D Prints Ceramic Cubes That Cool Rooms Without Electricity
Researchers at TU Graz developed 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes that lower temperatures by nearly 7°C using only evaporative cooling.
PharmaTher and Craft Health Aim to 3D Print Personalized Peptide Medicines
PharmaTher is teaming with Craft Health to evaluate 3D printed personalized peptides, targeting six compounds with customizable doses and release profiles.
eSUN Launches PLA-Coffee Filament Made From Recycled Coffee Grounds
eSUN's new PLA-Coffee filament blends recycled coffee grounds with biodegradable PLA for sustainable prints that smell like coffee while printing.
XTPL Ships 10 More Printhead Modules to Chinese Display Maker
XTPL's repeat order from its first Chinese client confirms the electronics repair market is moving from lab to production line.
HeyGears G1X Crosses $10 Million on Kickstarter With a 3-in-1 UV and 3D Printer
HeyGears' G1X desktop machine combines full-color 3D printing, flat UV printing, and texture relief in one box, and backers have already funded it past $10 million.
India's Astrobase to Unveil 80-Tonne 3D-Printed Methane Rocket Engine
A Bengaluru startup says its fully integrated FFSC engine, built using industrial 3D printing, will be revealed on August 8.
Backflip AI Launches CAD Copilot That Turns Scans Into Editable Models
A new AI tool from Backflip converts 3D scans and STL files into parametric CAD models in minutes, not hours.
Crawling 3D Printer Patent Skips the Giant Gantry for Large Prints
A Chinese patent application describes a mobile FFF printer that drives itself over the build surface, potentially enabling very large prints without an enormous frame.
Lyten Graphene Filaments Power Modovolo's US-Made 3D Printing Platform
Drone maker Modovolo chose Lyten's PA1205 graphene-enhanced filament for its US-built, containerized 3D printing platform targeting aerospace and defense parts.
HeyGears G1 Blurs the Line Between UV Flatbed and Resin 3D Printing
The HeyGears G1 Kickstarter campaign offers full-color UV printing and SLA-style layer curing in one desktop machine.
3D Systems CEO Jeffrey Graves to Step Down
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Dr. Jeffrey Graves prepares to exit the role he has held since 2023.
Binder Jetting Takes on Nickel Superalloy MAR-M 247LC
AmPd Labs and Continuum Powders will present new binder jetting data on the aerospace alloy MAR-M 247LC at a free August 6 webinar.
Electroninks and SIIX Expand EMI Shielding Partnership Across Japan
Electroninks is scaling its conductive ink operations in Japan through a new manufacturing deal with SIIX, targeting automotive and electronics shielding applications.
Lohia Aerospace and Massivit Bring Large-Format 3D Printing to India's Aerospace Sector
Lohia Aerospace is investing up to $10 million to install Massivit's composite 3D printing platform at its Kanpur facility, aiming to cut tooling time by 90 percent.
iAM3D LPW Z2500 Puts 2,000mm Metal 3D Printing in One Enclosure
A new L-DED system from iAM3D consolidates dual powder and wire deposition, a 6KW laser, and five-axis motion into one enclosure for aerospace and tooling work.
TE Connectivity Replaces Manual Assembly With 3D Printed Catheter Jacketing
A new automated process at TE's Galway facility prints polymer coatings directly onto rotating catheter shafts, cutting material use and speeding up production.
NIOSH Wants 3D Printer Safety Guidance to Stick in Workplaces
NIOSH has released new downloadable graphics to help workplaces limit 3D printer emissions and protect workers from ultrafine particles.
Sovol M1D Combines IDEX Printing With Fast Tool Swaps
Sovol's new M1D pairs an open-source IDEX platform with seven interchangeable toolheads that swap in five seconds.
EOS Joins MAT-H2 Consortium for Hydrogen Economy
EOS is joining the EU-funded MAT-H2 group to develop additive manufacturing materials for hydrogen energy applications.
India's Skyroot Reaches Orbit With 3D-Printed Rocket Engines
Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to reach orbit, flying Vikram-1 with 3D-printed Raman engines and two CubeSats.
Asia's Additive Manufacturing Market Heats Up Across Multiple Fronts in July
From Korea's first metal AM repair certification to Japan's defense sprint and China's funding rounds, Asia's 3D printing sector saw broad-based growth in late July.
Prusa Launches Pure PA11 Filament for Functional Parts
Prusa Research's new Prusament PA11 Natural filament targets functional gears, hinges, and outdoor parts that need toughness and low friction.
PharmaTher and Craft Health Build 3D Platform for Personalized Peptides
PharmaTher's new Personaliz3D Peptides division taps Craft Health's CraftMake printer to produce patient-specific peptide doses on demand.
America Makes Adds 25 Suppliers to $10.5M Metal AM Qualification Program
The defense manufacturing institute selected 25 organizations for a unified LPBF and DED supplier qualification program aimed at the U.S. defense industrial base.
PharmaTher 3D Prints Personalized Peptides With Craft Health Platform
PharmaTher tapped Craft Health's GMP-ready CraftMake platform to produce personalized peptide doses, starting with six compounds under FDA review.
LightMake L4 Packs Four Printheads and No Tool Changes
A new quad-head IDEX machine launching on Kickstarter promises fast multi-color prints without swapping tools.
BIQU Panda Lungs Filters Air Inside Your Bambu Lab Print Chamber
BIQU's new Panda Lungs mounts inside compatible Bambu Lab print chambers to capture pollutants and odors during printing. It costs $99.99.
Bambu Lab Enters 60 Apple Stores Across China
Bambu Lab is now sold inside Apple retail locations in China, the first 3D printing brand to earn that placement.
3D Systems Q2 2026: Healthcare Revenue Grows as EBITDA Loss Narrows
3D Systems reported Q2 2026 revenue of $94.6M with healthcare up 6.8 percent, as cost cuts narrowed the adjusted EBITDA loss to $0.8M from $5.3M a year earlier.
3DPOD 309: How 3D Printed Pumps Are Changing Aquarium Design
On the latest 3DPOD, engineer Kristian Cleven discusses how 3D printing is enabling custom aquarium pump designs that would be uneconomical with conventional manufacturing.
Spectroplast CEO on Silicone 3D Printing: Mass Production Is the Next Step
Spectroplast CEO Maximilian Eils says the company's silicone 3D printing technology is moving toward industrial-scale production, with the Munich relocation and materials-first strategy driving the push.
Ricoh Exits 3D Printed Healthcare With Myrava Acquisition
Ricoh has sold its Ricoh 3D for Healthcare division to Myrava, Inc., ending a brief run in patient-specific medical devices and handing the business to a specialist manufacturing company.
HeyGears G1 Promises UV Printing and Full-Color 3D in One Machine
A new Kickstarter campaign is blending UV flatbed printing with SLA-style 3D printing on a single desktop machine.
Prusa INDX Kit Delayed After Bondtech Nozzle Defect Surfaces
Prusa Research has paused INDX kit shipments after Bondtech admitted the supplied nozzles are not fully hardened steel as advertised.
Koç University 3D Prints Sensor-Embedded Repairs for Ancient Amphorae
Engineers in Istanbul combine photogrammetry and additive manufacturing to reconstruct damaged ceramics and monitor their condition with embedded sensors.
OpenCAL Brings Volumetric 3D Printing to the Desktop
A new open-source project lets makers build a volumetric resin printer for about $1,400, producing solid objects in seconds instead of hours.
Hi3D V3.0 AI 3D Creation Platform Launches This August
Math Magic's Hi3D V3.0 improves AI-generated 3D models for printing, with better detail from reference images and one-click slicer integration.
Lyten Graphene Filaments Power Modovolo's US-Made 3D Printing Platform
Drone maker Modovolo picks Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament as the standard material for its transportable aerospace 3D printer.
First Kidney and Liver Tissue 3D Bioprinted Aboard the ISS
Auxilium Biotechnologies used its AMP-1 bioprinter on the ISS to produce kidney and liver tissue for the first time in space, alongside nerve repair implants.
Fort Bliss Opens First 3D-Printed Barracks for 560 Troops
The Army's first 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss officially opened July 28, housing up to 560 soldiers in buildings printed in just nine months.
Japanese Startup Serendix 3D Prints Blast Shelters for Defense Use
Serendix tested 3D-printed concrete structures against high-speed projectiles and will show the results at Farnborough through Japan's defense agency booth.
Japanese Startup MadeHere Delivers 3D Printed Defense Parts in Two Weeks
Yokohama-based MadeHere printed and shipped replacement vehicle components to Japan's defense procurement agency in 14 days, demonstrating how additive manufacturing can bypass long supply chains.
iAM3D Launches the LPW Z2500: A 2x2x2.5 Meter Metal 3D Printer
iAM3D's new LPW Z2500 L-DED system handles powder and wire deposition in a 2000 x 2000 x 2500 mm chamber, targeting aerospace and heavy engineering repair workflows.
LightForce 3D Prints Custom Metal Braces in the Boston Area
A Wilmington, MA factory has produced 16 million patient-specific orthodontic brackets, cutting treatment time roughly in half.
Fort Bliss 3D-Printed Barracks Show How Fast Military Housing Can Go Up
ICON 3D-printed two barracks at Fort Bliss in record time. Eight more are on the way, and the Army is watching closely.
CRP USA to Show 3D-Printed Flight Parts for Small Satellites at SmallSat 2026
CRP USA is bringing 3D-printed composite flight hardware to SmallSat 2026, proving additive manufacturing is ready for orbital missions.
HeyGears G1X Brings Full-Color 3D Printing to the Desktop
The G1X combines a 3,200-nozzle Epson printhead with UV curing to produce full-color models up to 420 mm tall on a desktop-sized machine.
Creality Pika Scanner Brings 0.03mm 3D Scanning for Under $200
The Creality Pika is a 260g 3D scanner with a 7-line blue laser system and 0.03mm accuracy. Creality says it handles black and metal objects without spray coating.
Hi3D V3.0 AI 3D Creation Platform Launches This August
Math Magic's Hi3D V3.0 improves AI-generated 3D models for printing, with better detail from reference images and one-click slicer integration.
Saudi Arabia Grants Military 3D Manufacturing License to NAMI
Saudi military authorities have authorized NAMI to produce regulated 3D-printed defense components inside the Kingdom.
Ricoh Exits 3D Printed Medical Devices With Myrava Sale
Ricoh USA has sold its patient-specific 3D printing healthcare business to Myrava, narrowing its focus to core office and automation services.
Asia's Additive Manufacturing Market Had a Busy Second Half of July
India reached orbit with 3D printed rocket engines, HeyGears raised millions on Kickstarter, and Korea earned its first metal AM repair certification.
America Makes Picks 25 Teams for $10.5M Metal AM Defense Qualification Push
The defense additive manufacturing network grows to 31 qualified suppliers as America Makes expands its metal 3D printing supplier program.
Skyroot Launches India's First Private Orbital Rocket With 3D Printed Engines
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 reached orbit on July 18, 2026 using 3D printed engines, making India only the third country with private orbital launch capability.
BigTreeTech PandaKnomi V1.1.0 Adds New Status Indicators and A2L Support
BigTreeTech's latest PandaKnomi firmware brings four new status GIFs, continuous printing animation, and A2L compatibility for Bambu Lab printer owners.
Guam's GAMMA Factory Will 3D Print Navy Parts by February 2027
A $40 million U.S. Navy-backed 3D printing hub in Guam is on track to reach full operating capacity next February, promising weeks-long parts waits to drop to days.
Makr3D Lets UK Makers Quote 3D Print Jobs in 20 Seconds Without an Account
A Yorkshire-based fulfillment platform now lets designers upload an STL or 3MF file and get an instant price, shipping estimate, and dispatch time without creating an account.
Waterloo Team 3D Prints Custom Contact Lenses in 20 Minutes
University of Waterloo researchers developed a silicone formulation and digital workflow that fabricates patient-specific rigid contact lenses in under half an hour.
HP Enters FFF 3D Printing With the Industrial 600 HT
HP's first fused-filament printer hits 500C at the hotend and 195C in the chamber, swapping modules to run ABS, Ultem, or PEEK on the same platform.
UNO Lands $8M NSF Grant for Nebraska Center for 3D Innovation
The University of Nebraska at Omaha wins an $8 million NSF E-RISE award to launch NE3D, a statewide hub for 3D-printed prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and patient-specific surgical models.
R3 Printing R3 Printer Ultra Ships August 31: American-Built Industrial FFF
Los Angeles startup R3 Printing ships its R3 Printer Ultra on August 31, 2026. The California-built machine packs a 150C heated chamber for PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM on a standard 120V outlet.
Nike Air Works Program Debuts First 3D-Printed Air Max
Nike and Zellerfeld have revealed the first sneaker from the Air Works program, a fully 3D-printed Air Max collaboration.
LightForce 3D Prints Custom Metal Braces Near Boston
A Wilmington, MA company is 3D printing patient-specific metal orthodontic brackets, cutting treatment time by roughly half.
Israeli Surgeons Implant 3D-Printed Chest Cage in Rare Cancer Case
Surgeons at Clalit-Beilinson Hospital replaced a patient's sternum and ribs with a custom 3D-printed PEKK implant after discovering a rare sarcoma.
Elegoo Patents an Easier Way to Change Tools on Multi-Nozzle Printers
Elegoo filed a patent application for a multi-nozzle tool-changing system that promises faster swaps and fewer alignment headaches on multi-extrusion 3D printers.
427-Year-Old Bell Foundry Now Uses 3D Printing to Stay Alive
Grassmayr Bell Foundry, founded in 1599, has adopted 3D printing and digital tools to keep bell casting viable after four and a half centuries.
Creality K3 Brings 5-Second Nozzle Swaps With KliTek System
Creality's upcoming K3 flagship printer uses a modular nozzle-changing system that swaps hotends in under five seconds and cuts multi-material waste to near zero.
DAIHEN Enters Metal 3D Printing With ArcBuilder WAAM System
Japanese heavy-electrical manufacturer DAIHEN launched its first 3D printer, a wire arc directed energy deposition system priced around $450,000.
EOS Joins Hydrogen Materials Consortium to 3D Print for the Energy Transition
EOS is contributing metal additive manufacturing expertise to a Finland-led consortium developing hydrogen-compatible materials and components.
3D Printed Pointe Shoes From Actble Promise Five Times Longer Life
A German startup's modular pointe shoes use 3D printed TPU soles you can replace individually instead of discarding the whole shoe every few weeks.
3D Printed Pointe Shoes From Actble Promise Five Times Longer Life
A German startup's modular pointe shoes use 3D printed TPU soles you can replace individually instead of discarding the whole shoe every few weeks.
Creality Falcon A1C Brings Laser Engraving to Beginners for Under $200
Creality's new Falcon A1C is a compact, enclosed laser engraver that swaps modules and costs less than a weekend workshop.
Zaha Hadid Architects 3D Prints Echo Chair From Recycled Plastic
ZHA partnered with Nagami to launch the Echo Chair, a sculptural seat 3D printed from industrial recycled plastic using a continuous extrusion process.
Caracol Builds Large-Format 3D Printing Hub in Milan With Local Partners
Italian industrial 3D printing specialist Caracol is opening a dedicated large-format hub in Milan, teaming up with Designtech and LAMÁQUINA.
Prusa cloud slicer subscription draws fire from long-time users
Prusa Research introduced paid tiers for its EasyPrint cloud slicer, prompting backlash after users hit upgrade walls on complex models. Founder Josef Prusa says local PrusaSlicer remains free and open source.
Sovol M1D combines IDEX dual extrusion with a seven-toolhead changer
Sovol's M1D printer pairs two independent nozzles with six swappable toolheads, promising five times faster multi-color output and near-zero waste at a $1,299 entry price.
Auxilium Bioprints Kidney and Liver Tissue in Space for the First Time
A California company has produced kidney and liver tissue aboard the International Space Station, the first time either tissue type has been bioprinted in orbit.
OpenCAL's Open-Source Volumetric 3D Printer Prints Objects in Seconds
OpenCAL uses computed axial lithography to produce solid resin parts in 20 seconds from a portable, open-source rig.
Velo3D Opens Livermore Production Campus to Scale Metal 3D Printing
Velo3D's Forge 1 facility in Livermore, California triples metal AM capacity, targeting aerospace and defense production.
EOS Joins Hydrogen Materials Consortium to 3D Print for the Energy Transition
EOS is contributing metal additive manufacturing expertise to a Finland-led consortium developing hydrogen-compatible materials and components.
Decibel Made 3D Printed 30 Custom Benches for SKYLRK at Coachella 2026
Decibel Made used large-format robotic AM to produce 30 custom benches for Justin Bieber's SKYLRK OASIS at Coachella, finishing in under three weeks.
Caracol Builds Large-Format 3D Printing Hub in Milan With Local Partners
Italian industrial 3D printing specialist Caracol is opening a dedicated large-format hub in Milan, teaming up with Designtech and LAMÁQUINA.
HeyGears G1 Claims Both UV Flatbed and Full-Color 3D Printing
HeyGears is Kickstarter-funding a desktop machine that does UV flatbed printing and full-color 3D. The early-bird price is $2,000.
Fortastra and Hadrian Partner to 3D Print Satellites Faster
Fortastra signed an MoU with Hadrian to use automated additive manufacturing for satellite production, aiming to cut build times and reduce spacecraft mass.
Prusa CORE One Gets Official 400C Hotend Upgrade
Prusa's new HT Hotend Upgrade lets CORE One and CORE One+ owners print up to 400C, enabling PEKK-CF, PPSU, and other high-performance engineering materials.
Slant 3D Portals Lets Designers Sell 3D Models Without Owning a Printer
Slant 3D's new Portals service lets 3D model creators sell prints without buying filament or maintaining hardware. Upload a model, set a price, and a 1,000-machine farm handles fulfillment.
A SmarterEveryDay BBQ Knob Shows 3D Printing Can Compete With Injection Molding
Slant 3D teamed up with Destin from SmarterEveryDay to manufacture thousands of a redesigned scrubber knob. The project challenges the assumption that injection molding always wins at scale.
Games Workshop 3D Prints Warhammer Models, Then Goes After Hobbyists Who Do the Same
Games Workshop uses 3D printers internally for Warhammer models while simultaneously issuing DMCA takedowns against anyone sharing 3D-printable STL files.
Why Top Contract Manufacturers Are Building Their Own Metal 3D Printers
Divergent, Seurat, and others decided commercial metal AM machines weren't good enough, so they built their own.
Multi-Material Printers Are Finally Within Reach
Affordable multi-material 3D printers have moved from experimental toys to usable tools in just a couple of years.
Color Blending Software Turns 4-Filament Printers Into Full-Color Machines
Two new slicer techniques let you print hundreds of colors from just four spools. Here is how they work and what they mean for makers.
TE Connectivity Turns to 3D Printing for Medical Catheter Manufacturing
Connector giant TE Connectivity is using additive manufacturing to produce catheter shafts, cutting costs and enabling complex geometries that traditional methods struggle with.
3DEO Enters Insolvency, Patents and Machinery Headed to Auction
Metal 3D printing pioneer 3DEO has filed for insolvency. Its 19 issued patents and 10 pending applications are up for sale with a deadline of August 12.
Additive Assurance Says Aerospace Giant Using AMiRIS for In-Process QA
Additive Assurance reports that a major aerospace OEM is using its AMiRIS system to move beyond post-build inspection and toward real-time decision-ready evidence.
Eaton Opens European Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Hub in Wimborne
Eaton opened a European Centre of Additive Manufacturing in Wimborne, UK, to scale production of certified aerospace components using metal 3D printing.
On-Machine Inspection Gives Direct Ink Writing a Quality Control Lever
A new study demonstrates scalable in-process inspection for direct ink writing 3D printing, catching defects as they form.
University of Waterloo 3D Prints Custom Contact Lenses in 20 Minutes
University of Waterloo researchers use a new hydrophilic silicone and 3D printing to fabricate patient-specific lenses in about 20 minutes.
3iD Printing Automates Post-Processing to Scale Industrial Output
Belgian service bureau 3iD is installing AM-Flow's automated sorting line at its Torhout facility, adding machine vision and no-label part ID to keep pace with growing production volumes.
America Makes Dishes Out $16.5 Million to Qualify Defense AM Suppliers and Advance Refractory Alloys
Two new project calls fund supplier training for laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition, while a top aerospace OEM adopts in-situ quality monitoring.
Continuum Powders and AM Research Argue Circular Supply Chains Are Key to Scaling Metal AM
A joint whitepaper from Continuum Powders and AM Research makes the case that closed-loop powder recycling is the missing piece for Western metal additive manufacturing scale-up.
AML3D Closes Record Year With $29 Million Order Book
AML3D's order book hit a record AU$29 million in FY2026, backed by a AU$78 million global pipeline and growing US Navy ARCEMY deployments.
British Commonwealth Games Teams Quietly Rely on 3D Printing for Medal Margins
British cyclists, swimmers, and para-athletes are using 3D-printed parts at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the gains are real.
McConnell AFB 3D Prints a Custom Funnel for KC-46 Engine Servicing
A crew chief at McConnell Air Force Base designed and printed a TPU funnel to stop oil from dripping onto the floor during KC-46 Pegasus engine starter maintenance.
Actble's 3D Printed Pointe Shoe Lasts Five Times Longer Than Traditional Pairs
German startup Actble ships a modular pointe shoe with a 3D-printed sole that dancers can replace section by section, cutting the number of full replacements down dramatically.
3iD Printing Automates Post-Processing to Scale Industrial Output
Belgian service bureau 3iD is installing AM-Flow's automated sorting line at its Torhout facility, adding machine vision and no-label part ID to keep pace with growing production volumes.
Why Metal AM Contract Manufacturers Are Building Their Own Printers
A new TCT Magazine deep dive explains why Divergent, Seurat, and others stopped buying metal AM machines and started building their own.
How Software Hackers Are Outperforming Multi-Material Printer Vendors
Affordable multi-material printers have arrived, but the most creative advances are coming from slicer developers, not hardware makers.
Elegoo Launches H1 HT Filament Dryer for High-Temperature Technical Plastics
Elegoo's first filament dryer reaches 85°C with 11 presets and dual vents, priced at $70. It handles PAHT-CF, PVA, and other high-temp materials that most consumer dryers can't touch.
Prusa CORE One Kits Ship With Wrong Nozzles, Bondtech Admits Error
Bondtech's INDX nozzles shipped with Prusa CORE One Founders Edition kits weren't hardened steel as advertised. Owners are stuck with no quick fix.
PharmaTher Tests 3D-Printed Personalized Peptide Medicines
PharmaTher is evaluating CraftHealth's GMP-ready 3D printing platform to produce patient-specific peptide doses at pharmacy scale.
Luleå Study Finds Powder Condition Changes Laser Absorption in Metal AM
A 20-year L-PBF research project measured 39 powder samples and found that particle size, oxidation, and reuse history all change how much laser energy the bed actually absorbs.
Multi-Material 3D Printers Are Here, and Software Hackers Are Already Outperforming the Vendors
Four-filament machines have been on the market for two years, but slicer developers are now squeezing full-spectrum color and faster purges out of them.
TE Connectivity Uses 3D Printing to Cut Catheter Manufacturing Costs
A connector giant developed a rotation-based 3D printing process for catheter shafts that reduces waste and opens up new medical device designs.
eSUN Turns Recycled Coffee Grounds Into 3D Printing Filament
eSUN's new PLA-Coffee filament mixes recycled coffee grounds with PLA, giving prints a matte finish while cutting material waste.
Fortastra Taps Hadrian for Satellite Production at Automated Factories
Fortastra signed a deal with Hadrian to manufacture satellite parts using automated factories, letting the space startup bypass years of capital spending.
ZHA and Nagami 3D Print the Echo Chair From Recycled Industrial Plastic
Zaha Hadid Architects and Nagami printed a sculptural chair from recycled PET in one continuous piece, with no assembly required.
US Army 3D Prints 78,000 Sq Ft of Barracks Shells in 58 Days
The Army completed ten 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, cutting construction time to four times the speed of conventional methods.
Prusa Buddy3D Now Ships With OpenPrintTag-NFC for 14.49 Euros
Prusa updated its budget Buddy3D PLA line with NFC spool tagging. A 1kg spool costs 14.49 euros.
Northwestern Team Finds Atomic-Level Lever for Metal 3D Printing Control
A new operando X-ray method reveals that the arrangement of atoms in molten metal shapes grain structure, opening a path to real-time print control.
101st Airborne Troops Will Live in 3D-Printed Barracks at Fort Bliss
The Army opened its first 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas, with 10 buildings on the way to house 560 troops heading to the border.
TE Connectivity Uses 3D Printing to Cut Catheter Manufacturing Costs
TE Connectivity developed an in-house 3D printing process that applies polymer directly to rotating catheter shafts, reducing waste and speeding up production.
3iD Printing Bets on Automated Post-Processing to Scale Output
3iD Printing is installing AM-Flow's automated post-processing line in Belgium to remove manual sorting and speed up production.
3DEO Files for Insolvency, Sells Off Metal AM Patents and Equipment
The California metal 3D printing company behind Intelligent Layering is liquidating, with its entire IP portfolio and machinery heading to auction.
Actble's 3D Printed Pointe Shoe Lasts Five Times Longer Than Traditional Ones
A German startup is selling pointe shoes with 3D printed inner soles that dancers can swap individually, replacing the whole shoe less often.
China's 3D Printer Exports Surged 90% in the First Half of 2026
Guangdong data shows 3D printer output up 51.8%, exports up 90.2% year over year, with Creality, Bambu Lab, ELEGOO and Anycubic all expanding.
Noctua and Prusa Release Beige and Brown PETG Filament for PC Builds
Prusa Research teamed up with Noctua to launch PETG filament in the cooler company's signature beige and brown, giving PC modders a way to 3D print parts that actually match their builds.
ELEGOO H1 HT Filament Dryer Reaches 85°C for Technical Plastics
ELEGOO's first filament dryer handles PLA, PETG, PA, and PC up to 85°C with automatic spool rotation and dual vents, priced at $70.
USC's Contour Crafting 3D Printer Can Build a 2,500 Sq Ft House in 24 Hours
USC researchers have scaled Contour Crafting into a full-size concrete printer capable of finishing a 2,500-square-foot home in a single day, slashing labor and material waste.
Harvard Engineers Make Custom Blood Vessel Grafts in Minutes With 3D Printing
Harvard researchers developed a 3D printing process that creates synthetic blood vessel grafts in minutes, potentially during surgery.
Bondtech's INDX Nozzle Controversy Exposes a Marketing Gap
Bondtech admitted that the INDX nozzles shipped with Prusa CORE One+ kits measure only 30 HRC, not the 55-60 HRC buyers expected for abrasive-filament printing.
Meshy Raises $400 Million as AI 3D Generation Matures
Meshy raised nearly $400 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. The largest AI 3D funding round ever will fund generative models and enterprise tooling.
Hi3D V3.0 Automates the Entire Slicing Workflow With AI
Hi3D's anniversary update adds auto part-splitting, AMS color mapping, and smart build-plate orientation in one click.
Marines 3D Print Coast Guard Boat Part During Korea Exercise
U.S. Marines reverse-engineered and 3D printed a replacement component for a Coast Guard watercraft during CJLOTS 26, cutting a three-week supply wait to hours.
eSUN PLA-Coffee Turns Recycled Coffee Grounds Into 3D Printing Filament
eSUN has commercialized a new PLA filament that blends recycled coffee grounds with biodegradable plastic, giving prints a natural matte finish.
3D Printing Nerd Made 200 Mini Buckets for Felicia Day's Guild Kickstarter
Joel Telling printed 200 mini poopcorn buckets in 48 hours and hand-carried them to San Diego Comic Con as Kickstarter party swag.
Sovol M1D Raises $2 Million In Just Over Two Hours On Kickstarter
Sovol's IDEX toolchanger pulled in $2 million in the first 130 minutes of its Kickstarter launch, and the total has already climbed past $2.8 million.
Portals Lets 3D Model Makers Sell Prints Without Owning a Printer
Slant 3D launched a free platform where designers upload an STL, set a price, and let someone else handle printing, packing, and shipping.
Why Divergent and Seurat Built Their Own Metal 3D Printers
Contract manufacturers are building their own metal AM machines instead of buying them. Here is why the market is shifting.
TORSUS Opens Second Slovak Plant, Expands Off-Road Vehicle Production
TORSUS opened a second Slovak manufacturing site in Ilava on July 23, adding 100 jobs and bringing its in-house 3D printing and prototyping capacity under one roof.
Slant 3D and SmarterEveryDay Built a BBQ Knob to Prove Mass Production 3D Printing Works
Slant 3D teamed up with SmarterEveryDay to redesign a grill scrubber knob at production scale, showing that additive manufacturing can compete with injection molding for high-volume runs.
RWTH Aachen Open-Sources Geometry Library to Cut AM CAM Memory Use
Aachen researchers release DAP-CG, a C# library that cuts memory use for nesting, slicing and scan strategy calculations by as much as five times.
Researchers 3D Print Components That Can Modulate Light
Poland and Italy team uses azobenzene molecules in SLA and DLP prints to create components that dynamically alter laser intensity and polarization.
A Luleå Study Explains Why Powder Color Matters in Metal 3D Printing
Luleå University research shows that metal powder absorbance varies more than most slicer profiles account for, affecting energy use and part quality.
New X-Ray Study Gives Metal 3D Printing a Real-Time Control Lever
Northwestern researchers used real-time X-rays to reveal how liquid metal structure shapes grain formation, opening the door to predictable printed parts.
TE Connectivity 3D Prints Polymer Coatings for Medical Catheters
A new additive process at Galway center prints polymer sections directly onto rotating catheter shafts, cutting material waste and opening the door to embedded sensors.
Caracol, Designtech and LAMÁQUINA Open Large-Format 3D Printing Hub in Milan
Three companies partner to give Italian designers and architects standing access to robotic additive manufacturing at industrial scale in the heart of Milan.
Makr3D Launches Instant Quoting for UK 3D Print Fulfillment
A Yorkshire print farm now prices uploaded STL and 3MF files in around twenty seconds, no account required, and keeps the designer's original slicer settings intact.
HP Enters Industrial FFF With the IF 600 HT 3D Printer
After years of Multi Jet Fusion, HP launched its first industrial FFF printer, targeting high-temperature materials like PEEK and PEI for aerospace and automotive part.
Fort Bliss Opens First 3D-Printed Barracks for 560 Troops
The Army unveiled two of ten 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss on July 28, built with ICON in six months to house border-deployed soldiers.
D-J Engineering Switches to Thermwood 3D-Printed Tooling for Aerospace Parts
Aerospace manufacturer D-J Engineering replaced welded metal tooling with Thermwood large-format 3D printing to cut lead times and tooling delays.
Walter Reed Gets FDA Clearance for 3D-Printed Titanium Cranial Implant
Walter Reed received FDA clearance for a patient-specific titanium cranial plate, the first such clearance for a point-of-care institution.
Sovol M1D Is a Hybrid IDEX 3D Printer With 7 Toolheads
Sovol's new M1D combines IDEX dual extrusion with a six-toolhead auto-changer to handle multi-color and multi-material prints on a single machine.
HeyGears G1X Prints Full-Color 3D Models Right on Your Desktop
HeyGears is crowdfunding a desktop-size full-color 3D printer that outputs vibrant models with water-soluble supports and textured finishing.
NPE 2027 Opens in Orlando: Why Additive Manufacturers Are Rushing to Exhibit
With 87 percent of floor space already sold and 51,000 expected attendees, NPE 2027 is positioning itself as the most important plastics and AM event in the Americas.
New White Paper Argues Circular Economics Is the Key to Scaling Metal AM
A white paper from Continuum Powders and AM Research says closed-loop powder recycling must become standard if metal additive manufacturing wants to reach mass production scale.
AML3D Enters 2027 With $16.8 Million in Backed Orders From US Navy Demand
Australian wire additive manufacturer AML3D starts fiscal 2027 with A$16.8 million in signed orders, driven largely by US defense contracts.
HP Marks 10 Years of MJF, Launches Compact MJF 1200 Industrial Printer
At the RAPID+TCT show, HP unveiled the MJF 1200 at under $60K, the most accessible industrial MJF system yet as its 3D printing business grows 25% year on year.
DAIHEN Enters Metal AM With $460,000 ArcBuilder 3D WAAM System
Japanese heavy-electrical maker DAIHEN is shipping its first metal 3D printer, a wire arc DED system priced at $460,000 aimed at shipbuilding, energy, and aerospace repair.
BigTreeTech Launches Panda Sense Pro Air Quality Monitor for 3D Printers
BigTreeTech's new Panda Sense Pro is an 8-in-1 air quality monitor for 3D print setups, priced at $89.99 and open for pre-order now.
eSUN Turns Coffee Waste Into Filament With PLA-Coffee
eSUN's PLA-Coffee filament blends recycled coffee grounds into standard PLA, giving recycled filament a new practical use.
Researchers 3D Print Custom Contact Lenses in 20 Minutes
A University of Waterloo team built a digital platform that prints patient-specific contact lenses in about 20 minutes.
Polymaker's HT-PLA Pro Gets Better Thermal Stability for High-Temp Prints
Polymaker reformulated its HT-PLA Pro to stand up to higher heat without warping or losing strength.
Velo3D Opens 289,000 Square Foot Metal AM Plant in Livermore
Velo3D opened its 289,000-square-foot Forge 1 campus in Livermore, California, with room for over 100 metal additive systems.
Prusa and Noctua Ship PETG Filament in Beige and Brown
Prusa Research and Noctua co-branded PETG filament in beige and brown so PC builders can finally get an exact color match without resorting to custom blends.
New Mexico State Trains K-12 Teachers to Bring 3D Printing to Classrooms
NMSU's DREAM Center ran its third summer workshop teaching southern New Mexico educators how to design, slice and print for the classroom.
Axtra3D Adds Keystone's KeySplint Hard Clear to Its Lumia X1
A second biocompatible dental resin is now validated on Axtra3D's Lumia X1, giving dental labs another approved material option.
Sinterit Bundles DyeMansion Post-Processing With Its SLS Printers
Sinterit will now sell DyeMansion's VX1 vapor smoothing system directly to customers of its compact SLS machines.
BigRep Delists After a Two-Year SPAC Experiment. Here Is What It Means
BigRep's parent company enters liquidation two years after going public. The operating business survives under new ownership, but the failure follows a familiar pattern.
Cyborg Cockroaches Get 3D-Printed Diving Suits for Underwater Rescue
A team from Nanyang Technological University and Waseda University fitted Madagascar hissing cockroaches with 3D-printed suits that let them breathe underwater for up to three hours.
Xaar's Nitrox Printheads Enable ZCZH Wax 3D Printing for Investment Casting
Chinese manufacturer ZCZH is using Xaar's Nitrox high-viscosity printheads to jet wax patterns for investment casting, adding competition to a segment long dominated by a few players.
NPE 2027 Is 87% Sold Out, and Smaller AM Companies Are Getting Squeezed
With nearly all of NPE 2027's floor space claimed ten months early, boutique 3D printing firms face tough choices about visibility and cost.
Prusa's EasyPrint Cloud Slicer Moves to Subscriptions, and Fans Are Furious
Prusa Research has put its cloud-based EasyPrint slicer behind a paywall. The community backlash was immediate, and the founder is already responding.
eSUN Launches Three-Tier PLA Range for US Makers and Educators
eSUN is now selling three PLA options in the US through Amazon: general-purpose PLA, tougher PLA+, and budget Basic PLA.
LightForce Names Medtech Veteran Erica Rogers as CEO to Scale 3D Printed Braces
LightForce Orthodontics appointed Erica Rogers as CEO after treating 200,000 patients with 3D printed generative braces.
Hadrian and Fortastra Partner to 3D Print Satellite Parts
Hadrian is bringing automated factory and additive manufacturing expertise to Fortastra's satellite program, with an eye on rapid on-orbit security hardware.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens Rocket Propellant Test Facility at Camp Ripley
Minnesota-based Chromatic 3D Materials is now live-testing 3D-printed rocket propellants at Camp Ripley, cutting iteration time for defense propulsion projects.
Kalogon Turns 3D Printing Into Custom Wheelchair Cushions
Florida startup Kalogon is shipping Verro, a 3D printed wheelchair cushion that uses variable-density lattices to match a user exact body shape.
HP Enters Industrial FFF With the 600HT Filament Printer
HP launched its first industrial fused-filament 3D printer, the 600HT, aimed at PEEK, PAEK, and carbon-fiber applications in aerospace and medical markets.
A Hollow-Tube Approach Could Make Large 3D Prints Much Faster
Roetz 4.0 is testing hollow-tube extrusion that prints 90 percent air structures, cutting material use and print time for large parts.
3D Systems' Saudi Joint Venture NAMI Gets Military Manufacturing License
Saudi Arabia cleared 3D Systems' NAMI joint venture to produce military hardware, opening a new local additive manufacturing hub in the Kingdom.
NPE 2027 Opens in Orlando: Why Additive Manufacturers Are Rushing to Exhibit
With 87 percent of floor space already sold and 51,000 expected attendees, NPE 2027 is positioning itself as the most important plastics and AM event in the Americas.
US Navy Installs 24 Hybrid Manufacturing Systems at Virginia Training Schoolhouse
The US Navy is equipping its Danville, Virginia schoolhouse with 24 hybrid manufacturing and 3D printing systems to train sailors in additive manufacturing for fleet readiness.
Xaar Enables ZCZH to 3D Print Wax Patterns for Investment Casting
Xaar's Nitrox print heads are powering a new wax jetting system from Chinese firm ZCZH, adding competition to the investment casting workflow.
UIUC Team Builds the First 3D-Printed Thermal Cloak
A University of Illinois team printed an aluminum lattice that routes heat around a hidden object. In tests, an infrared camera could not tell it was there.
EOS Joins Hydrogen Economy Consortium to Tackle Metal Materials
EOS is lending its metal additive manufacturing expertise to the MAT-H2 consortium, which aims to solve hydrogen's material challenges across energy and power generation.
Joliet Junior College Gets $281,000 Grant to Build a 3D Printing Training Lab
An Illinois Community College Board grant is funding engineering-grade 3D printers, powder bed fusion, and injection molding for JJC's new makerlab program.
US Navy Rolls Out Additive Manufacturing Training at Virginia Schoolhouse
Twelve Phillips hybrid systems and twelve Markforged X7 printers are now installed at the Navy's Schoolhouse in Danville, Virginia.
Walter Reed Wins FDA Clearance for 3D Printed Titanium Cranial Implant
Walter Reed's 3D MAC center becomes the first point-of-care institution to receive FDA clearance for a patient-specific 3D printed titanium cranial plate.
Formlabs Shows Fuse X1 Industrial SLS 3D Printer at Shenzhen Partner Summit
Formlabs debuted its Fuse X1 industrial SLS 3D printer at the APAC Partner Summit in Shenzhen. The large-format system is now installed at a new regional experience center.
Airbus Qualifies Roboze ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED for Satellite Parts
Airbus has qualified Roboze's ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED Mission Ready system to manufacture flight-ready satellite secondary structural parts using standard ULTEM 9085 filament.
Spanish Coating Firm Adds Hot Isostatic Pressing to Boost Aerospace and AM Parts
TTT Group in Spain is installing a 2,000 bar HIP system to strengthen metal parts for aerospace, oil and gas, and additive manufacturing.
Pratt and Whitney 3D Prints the TJ150 Engine With 60% Additive Content
Nearly 60% by volume of Pratt and Whitney's TJ150 is now 3D printed, a milestone for expendable military engines.
UCLA 3D-Printed Zinc Battery Stores Seven Times More Energy
A UCLA team built a porous 3D-printed carbon electrode that pushes a hybrid zinc-ion battery to seven times the capacity of comparable cells, with 82% retention after 1,500 cycles.
Beehive Industries Pours $70M Into Ohio to Scale 3D Printed Jet Engines
Denver defense contractor Beehive Industries is expanding in Southwest Ohio with $70 million, 200 new jobs, and a plan to push 3D printed Frenzy jet engines past full-rate production.
Creality Hyper PLA Drops to $8.63 per Spool in 10-Reel eBay Blowout
A current eBay bundle stacks a 52% discount on ten 1kg Creality Hyper PLA spools, bringing 10kg of filament to $86.32 with coupon code NEWFINDS20. The deal runs out quickly.
Hadrian and Fortastra Put Additive Manufacturing Inside Satellite Design
A California spacecraft maker and a manufacturing shop are co-designing satellites with 3D printing embedded from the start.
Kalogon's Verro Cushion Brings 3D Printing to Wheelchair Seating
Kalogon launched a Medicare-coded 3D printed wheelchair cushion that swaps firmness across its surface for pressure relief.
Chromatic 3D Materials Opens a Rocket Propellant Test Facility at Camp Ripley
A Minnesota defense contractor co-located its 3D printed propellant lab with live-fire testing at a 53,000-acre National Guard base.
Alpine and Lacoste Put 3D Printed Lattice Seats in the A290 Rallye
A one-off Alpine A290 Rallye styled by Lacoste carries rally seats with 3D printed lattice structures built by the French specialist ERPRO.
Elmet and 3D Systems Will 3D Print Hypersonic Heat Exchangers
Elmet Technologies is deploying 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple to build heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles from a reactive niobium alloy.
This AI Learns the Quirks of Individual 3D Printers to Cut Defects
Three identical printers can behave differently, and a new algorithm from IMDEA and Berkeley now tunes each one on its own.
D3 and FGK team up to push glass-ceramic 3D printing into production
D3's Micro Particle Jetting hardware meets FGK's materials science to qualify glass-ceramics for semiconductor and aerospace parts.
Israel's Rambam Hospital Opens an In-House Center for 3D Printed Implants
Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa partnered with EOS and PTC to build patient implants on site, cutting out outside suppliers.
Harvard Bioengineers Print Custom Blood Vessel Grafts in Minutes
A Harvard team built a spinning fiber printer that makes patient specific vascular grafts on the spot, right down to the millimeter.
EOS Orders 155 Dual Setup Stations From Grenzebach in Automation Push
EOS placed a 155-unit order for Grenzebach's Dual Setup Stations, the largest automation deal in a partnership that goes back to 2016.
Creality K2 Combo Drops to $499, an All-Time Low With the CFS Included
Creality's Mega Summer Sale puts the K2 Combo and its CFS multicolor system at $499, the lowest price we have seen.
Sovol M1D: First IDEX Toolchanger Heads to Kickstarter From $1,199
Sovol's M1D pairs independent dual extruders with a seven-tool changer, promising seven colors with almost no purge waste.
Elementum 3D Taps Aerospace Veteran Andrew Crickenberger as CEO
Elementum 3D named 30-year aerospace and defense executive Andrew Crickenberger as CEO on July 17, with founder Jacob Nuechterlein moving to chief strategy officer.
Prusa Ships OpenPrintTag, an Open NFC Standard for Smart Filament Spools
Prusa Research is putting an open, rewritable NFC tag on its redesigned Prusament spools, and it wants every brand to adopt the same smart spool language.
This Algorithm Learns Each 3D Printer's Quirks to Make Them Print in Unison
Researchers at IMDEA and Lawrence Berkeley built an algorithm that profiles individual 3D printers and corrects for their differences automatically.
Safran and BMT Aerospace Will 3D Print Titanium Parts for the F-35 Engine
Belgium's Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace have signed on to additively manufacture large titanium components for Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine.
Nikon's Metal 3D Printing Arm Says Defense Demand Is Finally Pushing AM to Scale
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing's CEO says defense orders are pulling metal additive out of the pilot phase and into real production.
Skyroot's Vikram-1 reaches orbit on 3D printed engines
Skyroot's Vikram-1 reached orbit on its first try, carried aloft by a fourth stage powered by 3D printed Raman-1 engines.
Elegoo enters the filament dryer market with the 85C H1 HT
Elegoo's first filament dryer reaches 85C, hot enough to dry fussy engineering materials like PA and PC, not just PLA and PETG.
The Air Force Ran PanX Simulation Software Through Three Years of Tests. It Passed
A peer-reviewed study backed by an $8.7 million Air Force grant shows PanOptimization's PanX can predict how 3D printed titanium parts will warp before a machine ever runs.
Kyle Bass Just Bet Big on Divergent. Here Is What It Means for 3D Printing
The investor who called the 2008 crash is backing a 3D printing company that builds Tomahawk missiles and Ferrari parts on the same line.
GEFERTEC's arcTitan Seals Titanium Printing in an Inert Chamber
GEFERTEC's arcTitan wraps plasma wire printing in a sealed, oxygen-poor chamber built for clean titanium parts.
Creality K2 Combo Drops to $499, the Lowest Price Yet
Creality's Mega Summer Sale puts the K2 Combo with multicolor CFS at $499, a $200 cut from its usual price.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro Doubles Impact Strength Without the Heat Warp
Polymaker's new HT-PLA Pro claims twice the impact strength of standard PLA while holding its shape at higher temperatures.
Sovol M1D Debuts IDEX Tool Changer on Kickstarter From $1,199
Sovol's M1D pairs independent dual extruders with a swappable tool head, cutting multicolor waste while keeping the open-source ethos.
GKN Aerospace Wins Long-Term GTF Engine Repair Deals Using 3D Printing
Pratt and Whitney handed GKN Aerospace repair work on more than 20 GTF engine parts, with additive methods restoring worn components.
MIT's New Math Makes 3D Printed Concrete Lighter and Cleaner
A new MIT algorithm prints concrete structures that use less material and cut the heavy emissions tied to cement production.
How Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Build Weapons
A volunteer network called Drukarmija has turned thousands of home 3D printers into a frontline supply chain for Ukraine's war effort.
The Filament Market in 2026, Part 2: Where AI Tools Get It Wrong
AI research tools promise fast market maps, but on desktop filament they skip Europe's best TPU makers and misread PEEK.
CoAspire Lands $70M Navy Contract for a 3D Printed Cruise Missile
The California firm CoAspire secured a $70 million Navy contract to build the RAACM-ER, a low cost cruise missile designed for fast iteration with additive manufacturing.
Elegoo H1 HT Filament Dryer Reaches 85C for $70
Elegoo's new H1 HT dryer tops out at 85C, runs hotter than Bambu's AMS 2.0, and costs just $70.
Bambu Lab A2L Goes on Sale in Indonesia as a Budget Large-Format Printer
Bambu Lab's A2L brings a 330x320x325mm bed and AMS Lite multi-color to Indonesia at a budget price.
The US-China Trade War Is Rewiring 3D Printing's Supply Chain
New NDAA rules bar the Pentagon from buying Chinese-made 3D printers and software. The wider trade fight is pushing the whole additive manufacturing market to pick sides.
A New Review Maps Where Construction 3D Printing Actually Stands
A research synthesis in npj Advanced Manufacturing argues civil 3D printing is moving from demo projects to a real engineering platform, with monitoring and standards as the make-or-break pieces.
This Open-Source Printer Ditches Cartridge DRM, and 3D Printing Should Notice
OpenPrinter is a Paris prototype that ignores ink cartridge chips entirely. It is a warning shot for 3D printing filament lock-in too.
OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 Ships With Orca Cloud Fixes and Packaged 3MF Jobs
OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 focuses on a smoother Orca Cloud experience, offline login, and the option to send sliced jobs to your printer as a packaged 3MF file.
ESA's Orbital Metal Printer Just Produced Its Fifth Part in Space
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth metal sample from the agency's ISS 3D printer, moving orbital manufacturing closer to routine use.
Conflux's Dan Woodford on What It Takes to Scale Aerospace 3D Printing
Conflux bet a decade ago that metal 3D printing would crack aerospace heat exchangers. CEO Dan Woodford says the momentum is finally real.
MakerWorld Now Lets You Upload Videos With Your 3D Models
Bambu Lab's MakerWorld is rolling out video uploads, so model pages can show prints in motion instead of a single static render.
Modovolo Picks Lyten's Graphene Filament for Its Transportable BFP Printer
Modovolo named Lyten the primary filament supplier for its modular BFP platform, bringing graphene-reinforced PA1205 to a transportable printer.
Qatar is 3D-printing two public schools at record scale
A 50 meter gantry printer is laying two Doha schools wall by wall, a build roughly 40 times larger than any printed structure before it.
NATO Joins AM Village, and Distributed 3D Printing Passes the Test
3YOURMIND used NATO's first AM Village to prove distributed 3D printing works across borders, navies, and rival machines.
Würth Closes, BigRep Delists, and Where 3D Printing's Money Flows Now
Two established additive firms stepped back this week while two projects landed fresh backing, showing where 3D printing money is moving.
This Gradient Method Makes Multi-Color 3D Prints Faster, With a Catch
A long-dormant slicing trick blends color across layers to cut tool changes and speed up multi-color prints, with a trade-off.
Lockheed Martin Taps Venus Aerospace to Mature Rotating Detonation Rocket Engines
Lockheed Martin signed a deal with Houston's Venus Aerospace to advance rotating detonation rocket engines for longer-range precision fires.
Alpine and Lacoste Put 3D-Printed Lattice Seats in a One-Off A290 Rallye
Alpine and Lacoste teamed up on a one-off A290 Rallye, and the rally seats carry 3D-printed lattice parts from ERPRO.
Volumetric 3D Printing Just Solved Its Overheating Problem
A RAFT chemistry tweak cut resin print temperatures from a 59C spike down to 3.5C, and it could finally make volumetric printing practical at scale.
UT Austin's 3D-Printable Material Behaves Like Human Tissue
Researchers built a tissue-like material from billions of water droplets that filters molecules the way kidneys and intestines do.
HeyGears G1X Prints Full-Color Desktop 3D Models Without Paint
HeyGears' G1X jets color and UV cures each layer, turning out detailed full-color models straight from the printer.
America Built 3D Printing. Why Are Its Manufacturers Fading Away?
3DEO, Fusion3, and Wurth Additive all collapsed in a single month. The US still leads the technology, but its factory floor is thinning fast.
Elmet Puts 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple to Work on Hypersonic Parts
Elmet Technologies will use 3D Systems' three-laser DMP Flex 350 Triple to print hypersonic heat exchangers from a niobium alloy built for extreme heat.
Lake Norman Gets 3D-Printed Fish Houses to Bring Habitats Back
Dozens of 3D-printed concrete fish houses went into Lake Norman this week, giving fish the woody habitat the man-made lake never had.
3DEO Files for Insolvency as Its Metal Printing IP Goes Up for Sale
3DEO's proprietary metal printing IP is for sale after the company filed for insolvency, with a $3.4M opening bid.
Airbus Qualifies Roboze ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED for Flight-Ready Parts
Airbus has qualified Roboze's ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED to print flight-ready secondary parts in ULTEM 9085.
This 3D Printed Garment Is Designed From Skin Data, Not a Size Chart
Designer Laura Civetti's Adaptive System builds clothing from body scans and skin data, so the body leads the design.
Nano Dimension's $890M AI Healthcare Pivot Hits a Boardroom Revolt
Nano Dimension wants to become an AI health company, but a shareholder coup has put its $890 million plan in doubt.
Researchers Tame the Heat Problem That Has Held Back Volumetric 3D Printing
A University of Nottingham and Berkeley team added a chemical regulator to volumetric printing, ending the runaway heat that distorted parts.
170 Robotic Large-Format 3D Printing Practitioners Met in the Netherlands
A new event pulled 170 robotic large-format additive manufacturing practitioners together in Haarlem to fix the field's fragmentation problem.
India's CPWD Turns to 3D Printing for Faster Border Defence Construction
The federal works agency is using concrete 3D printing to speed up defence builds in remote border zones.
Silicone 3D Printing Is Finally Ready for Mass Production, Spectroplast Says
The ETH Zurich spin-off says real silicone parts are moving from prototypes to production runs.
Maker Rebuilds dbrand's Cancelled Steam Companion Cube as a 3D Print
After Valve forced dbrand to kill its Portal themed Steam Machine case, a Printables user rebuilt it from scratch as a printable DIY project.
Slant 3D's Print Farm Burned Through 1000kg of Filament on a Live Stream
Slant 3D streamed its print farm consuming a full metric ton of filament to show what on-demand additive manufacturing at scale looks like.
India's First Private Orbital Rocket Runs on a 3D Printed Engine
Skyroot's Vikram-1 reached orbit on July 18, and its fourth stage is powered by 3D printed Raman-1 engines built in days, not months.
Madrid Hospital Earns Certification to Manufacture Its Own 3D Printed Devices
Hospital 12 de Octubre's UTADI 3D unit is the first public lab in Spain licensed to design and make custom medical devices in house.
Heidelberg's Dreihaus Shows 3D Printing Is Ready for Serial Home Building
Germany's first serially produced 3D-printed apartment building is done in Heidelberg, built by PERI and Krausgruppe in under a year. Here is why that matters.
Meshy Raises $400M as AI 3D Generation Becomes a Real Business
Meshy closed a $400M Series B at a $1.5B valuation, and its printable AI models now reach Bambu, Creality, and Elegoo users.
CNET Tested Dozens of Printers. Here Is the 2026 Shortlist.
After nearly 100 machines, CNET's James Bricknell says the Bambu Lab P2S Combo is the printer to beat in 2026, with solid budget and resin picks behind it.
REMADE Funds $4.86M in Recycling Tech, Including 3D Printer Repair
The DOE-backed REMADE Institute picked 10 projects to recover more metal, rare earths, and fiber, and one repairs diesel engine blocks with laser cladding.
MIT's new math framework makes concrete 3D printing ready in minutes
MIT researchers cut concrete 3D print prep from days to minutes with a framework that respects how printers actually work.
Finish-it-yourself kits: why brands aren't selling them to printer owners
Brands could ship products as print-it-yourself kits, but almost none do. Here is why that might change.
GKN and Pratt & Whitney to 3D print F135 engine parts
GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney will use 3D printing to make large F135 engine parts for the F-35, with certified components due in 2028.
Additive Assurance brings real-time metal printing QA to Japan
Additive Assurance partnered with NTT DATA XAM to deploy its AMiRIS quality monitoring system across Japan's metal 3D printing market.
Kind Designs raises $10M to 3D print living seawalls
Miami startup Kind Designs landed a $10M round to scale 3D printed seawalls that double as marine habitat.
BMW pushes 3D printing into real series production
BMW will put Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing parts into series production, moving 3D printing from prototype bay to the factory floor.
Hembased launches compostable filament made from palm leaves
Hembased says its new plant-based filament is the first cold-compostable 3D printing material that breaks down in open air.
R3 Printing bets on American-made industrial FFF
After eight years of quiet development, R3 Printing is shipping an industrial FFF machine built in the USA, betting on reshoring demand.
Slant 3D Portals V2 lets you sell 3D prints with no printer
Slant 3D's free Portals V2 platform handles printing, packing, and shipping so designers can sell physical prints without owning a machine.
China's Consumer 3D Printing Boom Leads a Busy Month Across Asia
From Snapmaker's $140M raise to Bambu Lab's 3-million-unit factory, July showed Asia's 3D printing sector pulling ahead on funding and capacity.
Sovol M1D: seven color IDEX and tool changer printing with almost no purge waste
Sovol's M1D mixes a fixed IDEX head with six quick swap toolheads to print seven materials while skipping purge towers.
JuggerBot bets on hybrid 3D printing that handles thermoplastics and thermosets
JuggerBot 3D built a large-format printer that runs thermoplastics and thermosets on one machine, aimed at aerospace and defense tooling.
Creality Pika brings pocket-sized AI 3D scanning to makers for $699
Creality's Pika scanner weighs 260g, captures black and metal surfaces without spray, and exports straight to STL for printing.
Claude drove Fusion 360 through a chat window and built a real clock case
A developer wired Anthropic's models into Fusion 360's new MCP server and let them design a clock case. It mostly worked.
Prusa launches OpenPrintTag, an open smart-filament standard
Prusa's OpenPrintTag puts filament data on a rewritable NFC tag any printer can read, breaking brand lock-in.
An open-source 3D-printed MRI machine costs under $70,000
A 3D-printed portable MRI built from open plans lands under $70,000, about 7% of a full-sized scanner, with AI filling the resolution gap.
Bambu Lab is patenting printers that calibrate themselves by watching the nozzle
Bambu Lab patented a camera-based routine that lets a printer measure and fix its own nozzle alignment.
A Maker Rebuilt the F-14 Tomcat's Secret Flight Computer, Then 3D Printed the Jet
Alan Taylor recreated the Navy's MP944 chip on an FPGA and flew it inside a 3D printed swing-wing Tomcat.
Bambu Lab and Insta360 Launch the Luna Ultra Design Challenge on MakerWorld
Insta360 is the first camera brand on MakerWorld, releasing Luna Ultra CAD files so makers can print custom camera gear.
Lithoz ceramic material revenue climbs 40% as LCM scales
Lithoz reports a 40% year-on-year jump in ceramic material revenue as customers move lithography-based ceramic printing into production.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro: a tougher, heat-stable PLA arrives
Polymaker says HT-PLA Pro is the best filament it has made, with fatigue resistance and layer bonding built for functional parts.
Chinese Spinoff SciLong Bets $14M on Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace
SciLong, a Ningbo firm spun from a CAS institute, will buy over 100 industrial metal printers for aerospace parts.
This Slicer Trick Makes Multi-Color 3D Printing Actually Fast
A new slicing method paints color into each layer, cutting tool changes and shaving hours off multi-color prints.
3D printing market grows to $4.35B in Q1 2026, AM Research says
AM Research puts the combined 3D printing market at $4.35 billion for Q1 2026, up 13.1% from a year earlier.
Kalogon launches Verro, a 3D printed wheelchair cushion that fits you
Kalogon's Verro cushion is 3D printed from a scan of your seated body, with firmness tuned zone by zone for complex seating needs.
Velo3D Opens Forge 1, One of North America's Largest Metal 3D Printing Plants
Velo3D opened Forge 1 in Livermore, a 289,000 square foot campus built to push qualified metal parts into full production.
ESA's space metal printer just hit a major milestone
Astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample from the first metal 3D printer ever sent to orbit.
ScrapLabs wants to put a metal 3D printer on every workbench
A startup is promising laser-based metal printing for under $10,000 with no binders or sintering.
Bambu Lab is making 3D printers feel like iPhones, and that is the problem
Bambu Lab built its printers on open-source roots, then locked the ecosystem down, and the maker community is right to be uneasy.
Gun-shaped e-reader case exposes flaw in printer gun laws
A maker's pistol-shaped e-reader case lands squarely in the blind spot of new laws meant to block printed guns.
Purdue builds a cobalt aluminum alloy ten times stronger than structural steel
Engineers redesigned cobalt aluminum at the nanoscale to break the old tradeoff between strength and brittleness.
EU project prints living bone, fat, and muscle with engineered microbes
The PRISM-LT project packages stem cells with guide microbes that steer them toward bone, fat, or muscle tissue.
Navy Lab 3D Prints Bioreactors for On-Demand Critical Materials
The US Naval Research Laboratory is using additive manufacturing to build custom bioreactors that make critical materials on site.
Beehive Is Building 8,000 3D-Printed Drone Engines a Year
Beehive Industries just locked in an Air Force contract and $50M in EOS printers to mass-produce its additively made Frenzy engine.
Printed Solid Is Now Prusa USA as Czech Maker Doubles Down on America
The Delaware filament and printer shop Prusa acquired in 2022 is rebranding to Prusa USA, with a 100,000 square foot factory now assembling printers.
Anycubic Photon P1 Max Opens at $849 With an 18.3L Resin Build Volume
Anycubic's new large-format resin printer packs an 18.3L build volume, a 14-inch 12K screen, and factory calibration starting at $849.
ESA's Fifth Metal Part From Orbit Brings Space Printing Closer
Astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample from ESA's orbital metal printer, and a stalled build will resume later this year.
The Desktop Filament Market in 2026: How AI Is Quietly Reshaping What's on Your Spool
As many as ten million desktop 3D printers could ship this year, and a new analysis shows AI and a brutal price war redrawing the filament map.
A researcher 3D printed a flow battery for 74 pounds and gave the design away
A Queen's University Belfast postdoc built a working flow battery cell for about 74 pounds and released the plans for free.
University of Waterloo prints custom contact lenses in 20 minutes
Researchers built a 3D printing workflow that makes a contact lens matched to your eye in a single visit.
RWTH Aachen just open sourced the math behind faster AM slicers
The DAP institute released DAP-CG, a C# library that speeds up nesting, slicing, and orientation for AM software.
Scrap Labs is building a $9,600 laser metal 3D printer for the bench
A startup is promising binder-free laser metal printing at a fraction of industrial cost, with founder kits from $9,600.
6K Additive Taps AMPERE Alloys to Supply Europe With Sustainable Metal Powder
American metal powder maker 6K Additive now reaches European manufacturers through AMPERE Alloys and twelve regional warehouses.
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Will 3D Print a Core F135 Engine Part
A new agreement aims to prove a large F135 engine case can be 3D printed, with a flying demonstrator targeted for 2027.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro: Tough Enough for Real Functional Parts
Polymaker's new HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength and fixes the brittleness that has always held heat-stable PLA back.
ugee Funbox Is a $269 3D Printer Built to Win Over Kids (and Parents)
ugee's Funbox arrives fully assembled, leveling-free, and uses AI to turn a child's doodle into a printable model for $269.
Kare 3D's Kare S1 Prints Metal and Plastic on One Desktop Machine
Istanbul startup Kare 3D has launched a Kickstarter for the Kare S1, a desktop printer that handles both plastic and 316L stainless steel filament.
UT Austin Prints a Tissue-Like Material That Heals and Filters
Researchers at UT Austin built a 3D printable material that sorts molecules like living tissue and could grow organs or clean water.
This 3D Printed Go Kart Packs Into a Suitcase
Ivan Miranda built a working three-wheeled go kart that breaks down small enough to fly as regular luggage.
A 1,900 Year Old Roman Board Game Returns Thanks to 3D Printing
Researchers at Newcastle University scanned a fractured Roman game board from Vindolanda and 3D printed a playable replica for museum visitors.
HeyGears G1 Series Brings Full-Color 3D and UV Printing to the Desktop
HeyGears just launched the G1 Series on Kickstarter, a desktop machine that prints full-color 3D objects and cures UV graphics in one box.
Games Workshop Just Erased a 3D Printing Creator's Whole Community
A Warhammer creator who buys and paints real kits lost his Discord, YouTube, and Instagram to Games Workshop's IP sweeps.
Ukraine's 3D Printer Volunteers: The Civilians Building Weapons at Home
A network of 3,500 civilians runs 3D printers from their apartments to supply Ukraine's front line with drone parts, magazines, and more.
3D Printed MOF Models Put Nobel-Winning Chemistry in Students' Hands
A Beijing research team turned metal-organic frameworks into high-fidelity 3D printed models, making one of chemistry's hardest structures tangible.
How SpaceX and Boston Dynamics Are Putting 3D Printing to Real Use
3D printing has moved past prototypes. SpaceX is testing it in orbit, and Boston Dynamics prints the legs of its Atlas robot.
UTEP Printed a Battery Component in Almost Any Shape
A UTEP team 3D printed a key battery part in nearly any form, which could let devices build energy storage right in.
Kidney and Liver Tissue Were Bioprinted Aboard the ISS. Here Is Why It Matters
Auxilium Biotechnologies printed living kidney, liver and cartilage tissue on the space station, then brought it home.
GKN and Pratt & Whitney will 3D print parts for the F-35 engine
GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney signed a deal to build additive parts for the F135, the engine behind the F-35.
Polymaker says HT-PLA Pro fixes the weak spots in heat-resistant PLA
Polymaker's HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength and improves layer adhesion while printing like ordinary PLA.
Lithoz ceramic 3D printing revenue jumps 40 percent as customers scale up
Lithoz says materials revenue rose 40 percent year over year as service bureaus and medical firms push ceramic additive manufacturing into real production.
Waco Is Getting 88 3D-Printed Luxury Homes Next to a Surf Lagoon
A 450-acre Texas development called Desperado will use ICON's form-crete to print 88 homes near Waco Surf, with prices starting at $1.6 million.
The Met Just Made Over 100 Artifacts Available as Printable 3D Models
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released more than a hundred detailed 3D scans of its collection, free to view, study, and print at home.
Polymaker HT-PLA Pro Doubles Impact Strength Over HT-PLA
Polymaker says HT-PLA Pro prints like plain PLA but delivers more than twice the impact strength of its older HT-PLA.
ELEGOO Launches the H1 HT Filament Dryer With Class-Leading 85°C Drying
ELEGOO's new H1 HT filament dryer pushes drying temperatures to a class-leading 85°C, targeting high-temp materials like nylon and PC that standard dryers can't handle.
3D Printing Enthusiast Resurrects dbrand's Killed Steam Machine Companion Cube
After Valve's IP threat shelved dbrand's Portal-inspired Steam Machine case, a maker rebuilt it as a downloadable 3D print anyone can assemble at home.
The Open Source Openprinter Is Almost Here: A Repairable, DRM-Free Printer Headed to Crowd Supply
OpenTools' Openprinter ditches DRM, uses off-the-shelf parts, and is licensed Creative Commons, a maker-friendly answer to decades of frustrating, locked-down inkjet hardware.
Adidas' 3D Printed Football Boots Make Their Pro Debut
Through Project R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception), Adidas has pushed additive manufacturing onto the pitch, with the first fully 3D printed boots worn in a professional match.
Meshy Closes ~$400M Series B at $1.5B Valuation: The Biggest AI 3D Round Yet
Meshy raised nearly $400M at a $1.5B valuation, the largest round for an AI 3D company to date, with 12M users and 100M models generated.
MIT Breakthrough Cuts Concrete 3D Printing Design Time From Days to Minutes
MIT researchers rewrote the math behind concrete 3D printing, turning a multi-day design grind into a 10-minute fix, and proved it with a load-bearing bridge.
Pratt & Whitney Completes Test of 3D-Printed TJ150 Engine
At Farnborough, RTX's Pratt & Whitney confirmed a working demonstration test of its additively manufactured TJ150 engine, ~60% printed by volume.
Slant 3D's Portals Lets Creators Sell Printed Products Without Owning a Single Printer
Slant 3D is pitching a print-on-demand future where makers upload a design and a 1,000-printer farm handles the rest, no hardware, no inventory.
GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney Will 3D Print Parts for the F-35's F135 Engine
RTX's Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace have signed an agreement to explore additive manufacturing for large structural components of the F135, the engine that powers the F-35 Lightning II.
Lyten and Modovolo Pair Graphene Filament With a US-Built 3D Printer for 50% Tougher Aerospace Parts
Lyten's graphene-enhanced filament meets Modovolo's modular US-built 3D printer, delivering aerospace-grade parts with 50% higher impact strength.
How the US-China Trade War Is Reshaping the 3D Printing Market
Western policy on additive manufacturing is quietly hardening against Chinese supply chains. Here is what the 2026 shift means for makers and manufacturers.
BamBuddy Gives Bambu Lab Owners Local, Cloud-Free Printer Control
Tired of Bambu's cloud lock-in? BamBuddy is a free, browser-based dashboard that puts monitoring, controls, and print history back on your own network.
Sovol M1D Launches With DualX: A 7-Color IDEX + Tool-Changer Hybrid That Kills Purge-Tower Waste
Sovol's new M1D fuses IDEX and tool-changer tech in one open-source platform, promising 90% less filament waste and sub-5-second tool swaps.
Creality and WOL3D Open Pune's First Experiential 3D Printing Store
Creality and Indian partner WOL3D have launched a hands-on 3D printing retail store in Pune, bringing the tech to mainstream shoppers.
R3 Printing Bets on American-Made Industrial FFF 3D Printers
After eight years in stealth, R3 Printing launches U.S.-assembled industrial FFF machines with open materials and PEEK-ready specs.
Why JuggerBot Is Betting the Future of Industrial 3D Printing Isn't Just Plastic or Metal
JuggerBot 3D argues hybrid additive manufacturing — combining pellet-fed thermoplastics with two-part resin — is the path beyond thermoplastics alone.
Sculpteo's MJF Parts Are Quietly Powering the Robots Cleaning Our Waterways
IADYS's autonomous surface-cleaning robots rely on Sculpteo-printed MJF fasteners to survive constant exposure to water, oil, and hydrocarbons.
Lyten's Graphene Filament Makes Modovolo's US-Built 3D Printer 50% Tougher
Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 nylon filament is now the primary material for Modovolo's modular BFP 3D printing platform, promising stronger, lighter aerospace parts.
Prusa's OpenPrintTag Wants Every 3D Printer to Speak the Same Filament Language
Prusa just launched OpenPrintTag, an open and rewritable NFC standard that lets any printer, dryer, or app read any spool with no cloud and no brand lock-in.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Austin Will Be the First 3D-Printed Church in the U.S.
A decaying 1959 Austin church is betting its future on ICON's concrete 3D printing and could become the first 3D-printed church in America.
Additive Assurance Takes AMiRIS Real-Time QA to Japan via NTT DATA XAM
Additive Assurance has signed with NTT DATA XAM to launch its AMiRIS real-time quality-assurance system for metal 3D printing in Japan.
Can AI-Driven 3D Printing Actually Deliver on Precision? A Reality Check for 2026
Generative design and AI model generators promise to reinvent additive manufacturing. But engineers warn that tolerances, printability, and real-world precision still separate the hype from production-ready parts.
Kind Designs Raises $10M to Scale 3D Printed Living Seawalls
Miami startup Kind Designs closed a $10M Pre-Series A at a $70M valuation to mass-produce 3D printed concrete seawalls that double as marine habitat.
Kalogon Launches Verro: A Medicare-Coded, 3D-Printed Wheelchair Cushion for Complex Support Needs
Kalogon's new Verro line brings patent-pending variable-density 3D-printed lattice cushioning to a Medicare-coded product built for the toughest postural cases.
F-35's F135 Engine to Get First Full-Scale 3D-Printed Structural Case by 2028
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace aim to certify a full-scale 3D-printed structural case for the F-35's F135 engine by 2028.
California's 3D-Printer Gun-Ban Bill Draws Unlikely Foes: Hollywood Prop Makers
A proposed California law requiring 3D printers to block gun-part files has united Hollywood prop shops, teachers, and civil-liberties groups in opposition.
Fraunhofer IGCV Prints Multi-Material Rocket Parts in One Shot, Saving Weeks of Development
Researchers in Augsburg fused magnetic and non-magnetic steels into a single rocket valve, cutting lead times from weeks to days for next-gen Ariane engines.
New Slicer Method Accelerates Multi-Color 3D Printing With Fewer Tool Changes
A slicer technique built on 2018 research rotates the color palette each layer and tweaks extrusion to deliver smoother gradients and faster prints.
Würth Additive Group Confirms Closure of Its Additive Manufacturing Unit
Würth Additive Group has confirmed it is winding down all operations, ending a five-year push into digital inventory and distributed AM.
BigRep SE Delists from Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Sold to New Owners
Large-format 3D printing pioneer BigRep is being sold and delisted from Frankfurt after a rocky SPAC ride and mounting annual losses.
Firewall3D: A Hardware 'Firewall' That Shields Your 3D Printer From Malicious Firmware
Texas A&M researchers built Firewall3D, an STM32-based watchdog that watches motor current, temps, and end-stops to catch firmware attacks before they wreck your printer.
Researchers Crack Recyclable Resin for High-Precision 3D Printing
A Yokohama National University team built a resin that can be remelted and reprinted again and again without losing fidelity.
ELEGOO Teams Up with emoji® for the World's First Licensed Themed 3D Printer
ELEGOO's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo becomes the first 3D printer to carry an official emoji® brand co-design.
Bambu Lab Is Making 3D Printers Feel Like iPhones: and That's a Problem
Bambu Lab turned 3D printing into a plug-and-play experience, but its closed ecosystem, firmware locks, and RFID filament DRM echo Apple's walled garden, at a real cost to maker freedom.
Hembased Launches Cold-Compostable Filament Made From Palm Leaves
Dutch startup Hembased says its new filament is a cold-compostable, biobased alternative to traditional 3D printing plastics, made from a palm-leaf byproduct that can break down in a home compost bin.
Researchers Tame Volumetric 3D Printing's Heat Problem With Built-In 'Regulator' Chemistry
Nottingham and Berkeley researchers used RAFT chemistry to stop volumetric 3D printing's runaway heat, making whole-object printing stable, faster and bioprint-ready.
Bambu Lab's MakerWorld Prepares Video Uploads for 3D Models: Here's What's Allowed
MakerWorld, Bambu Lab's model platform, is rolling out video uploads for 3D models, with detailed creator guidelines already live.
ELEGOO Matrix App Adds One-Click Remote Printing: Start a Print From Your Phone, No Slicing Needed
ELEGOO's Matrix app update adds One-Click Remote Printing: go from finding a model to starting a print on your printer, straight from your phone.
iPhone Ultra Hinge Leak: Is 3D Printing About to Win Apple's Foldable?
A fresh Weibo leak says Apple still hasn't locked the hinge tech for its foldable iPhone Ultra, and titanium 3D printing is now a real contender against liquid metal.
Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace Join Large-Scale 3D Printing Push for the F135 Engine
Belgium's Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace have signed with Pratt & Whitney to qualify large-scale 3D printed F135 engine parts, the latest sign additive manufacturing is moving into the heart of the F-35's powerplant.
Sacramento's First Permitted 3D-Printed Home: RIC Robotics and K4k Construction Prove Autonomous Building Is Ready
RIC Robotics and K4k Construction just delivered Sacramento's first permitted 3D-printed building, a 1,200 sq ft ADU walled in just 12 days.
Prusament PA11 Natural Arrives: The Pure Polyamide Built for Gears, Hinges, and Outdoor Parts
Prusa's new PA11 Natural drops the carbon fiber for pure polyamide, best-in-class layer adhesion, low friction, and serious UV resistance.
Creality Pika Pocket AI 3D Scanner Hits Shelves at $699: Pocket-Sized Capture Goes Mainstream
Creality's Pika pocket AI 3D scanner is now on sale at $699, a 260g, phone-powered, 0.03mm-accuracy scanner co-built with Orbbec.
Variloom Says On-Demand 3D Printed Apparel Can Slash Textile Waste and Lead Times
Palo Alto startup Variloom says its patent-pending 3D printing system makes recyclable fabrics on demand, cutting both waste and months off lead times.
Velo3D Opens Forge 1: A 289,000 sq ft Metal 3D Printing Campus in Livermore
Velo3D cut the ribbon on Forge 1, a 289,000 sq ft Livermore campus running 40+ metal printers, built to push aerospace and defense parts into production.
Assam Launches Digital Design & 3D Printing Centre of Excellence in Guwahati
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Assam's Digital Design & 3D Printing Centre of Excellence, putting advanced additive manufacturing within reach of local MSMEs.
Chinese Aerospace Supplier Plans 100-Machine Metal 3D Printer Expansion
A Chinese Academy of Sciences spinout plans to invest $14M+ in aerospace additive manufacturing and acquire 100+ large-format metal 3D printers.
Eaton Opens European Additive Manufacturing Center for Aerospace in the UK
Eaton has opened a dedicated aerospace additive manufacturing center in the UK, bringing metal 3D printing closer to its European customers.
Anycubic Opens Presale for Photon P1 Max: An 18.3L Large-Format Resin 3D Printer at $849
Anycubic's Photon P1 Max brings an 18.3L build volume, a 14-inch 12K LCD, and AI-assisted printing to large-format resin users, with presale from $849.
3D Printing Market Climbs to $4.35B in Q1 2026, Up 13.1% Year Over Year
Additive Manufacturing Research reports the 3D printing market hit $4.35B in Q1 2026, growing 13.1% year over year as defense demand accelerates.
AMPulse Asia: China's Consumer 3D Printing Boom Leads APAC Roundup
From Snapmaker's $140M raise to Bambu Lab's 3-million-unit hub, China's consumer 3D printing surge is reshaping the entire APAC additive manufacturing map.
Advanced Materials for 3D Printing Market Set to Surpass $12 Billion by 2035
IndexBox projects the advanced 3D printing materials market will grow roughly 17.5% a year, crossing $12B by 2035, with aerospace and medical adoption leading the charge.
Flame Retardant Plastic Materials for Additive Manufacturing: From Prototyping to Flight-Critical Parts
Fire-safe 3D printing materials, from ULTEM 9085 to flame-retardant resins, are moving past prototyping into aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Here is what sets them apart.
RIMPAC 26 Turns the Pacific Into a Testbed for 3D Printing, Drones, and AI-Driven Supply
At the world's largest naval exercise, the USS Essex is printing parts at sea while Marines call distributed manufacturing 'Uber for manufacturing.'
UT Austin Builds a 3D-Printable 'Tissue' That Heals the Body, Powers Robots, and Recovers Critical Minerals
Researchers jammed billions of tiny water droplets into printable, tissue-like material that filters ions, grows organs, and recycles rare minerals.
3YOURMIND Shows Distributed 3D Printing Is Battle-Ready at AM Village 2026
At AM Village 2026, 3YOURMIND routed part requests across allied militaries live, proving distributed 3D printing is no longer a theory but a working logistics backbone.
Lithoz Reports 40% Ceramic Material Revenue Growth as LCM Production Scales
Ceramic 3D printing pioneer Lithoz says material revenue jumped 40% year-over-year in H1 2026, powered by LCM print farms and medtech demand.
Italian Researchers Use Field-Driven Lattice Design to Cut Prosthetic Socket Weight by 25%
Italian researchers cut upper-limb prosthetic socket weight by 25% using field-driven lattice design, grading strut thickness to the actual stress field.
Small Temperature Shifts, Big Quality Gains: Manchester Maps the Defect Physics of Molten Metal Deposition
A University of Manchester study shows a few degrees at the nozzle can decide whether molten metal deposition parts come out sound or riddled with pores.
EU Researchers Grow Living Bone, Fat and Muscle With a New Bioprinting Method
An EU-funded project has bioprinted living bone, fat and muscle tissue in the lab, with applications from leukaemia drug testing to cultivated meat.
Beyond Generative Design: Can AI-Driven 3D Printing Deliver on Precision?
AI generative design creates impossible geometries, but turning them into precision parts requires hybrid manufacturing, pairing 3D printing with CNC finishing to achieve tolerances of ±0.005mm.
ugee Funbox: The $269 Kids 3D Printer That Actually Makes Safety Cool
ugee's first 3D printer targets kids aged 4-12 with full enclosure, HEPA filtration, AI modeling, and one-tap operation, all for $269.
Kare 3D Kare S1: The Kickstarter Printer That Promises Metal and Plastic on One Desktop Machine
Istanbul startup Kare 3D launches the Kare S1 on Kickstarter, a desktop 3D printer with a 550°C nozzle and 150°C bed that claims to handle both metal and plastic filaments.
Kare 3D Kare S1: The Desktop 3D Printer That Handles Both Metal and Plastic
Istanbul-based Kare 3D launches the Kare S1 on Kickstarter, a desktop 3D printer that processes both metal and plastic filaments through the same hardware, with an optional sintering furnace for metal post-processing.
NIST Tackles Ceramic 3D Printing's Measurement Gap with New Zirconia Reference Material
NIST researchers are developing a zirconia-based reference material to solve ceramic 3D printing's biggest measurement challenge, accurately tracking how non-Newtonian ceramic slurries flow during printing.
CONTEXT: Entry-Level and Industrial 3D Printer Segments Drive 32% Revenue Surge in Q1 2026
Market intelligence firm CONTEXT reports global 3D printer hardware revenues jumped 32% year-over-year in Q1 2026, powered by entry-level and industrial growth, while the midrange 'squeezed middle' shrank.
US Navy Deploys ADDiTEC HYBRiD-X On an Aircraft Carrier For the First Time
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is carrying a containerized hybrid metal 3D printing system into RIMPAC 2026, the first time such a platform has sailed aboard a US carrier.
Meshy Raises $400M Series B at $1.5B Valuation: AI 3D Generation Goes Mainstream
Meshy closed a $400M Series B at a $1.5B valuation, the largest round ever for AI 3D generation. Here's what it means for makers who print AI-made models.
Prusa CORE One INDX Orders Open: The 8-Tool Toolchanger That Sold Out in 1.5 Days
Prusa and Bondtech opened orders for the CORE One INDX, an 8-tool passive toolchanger that sold out its first batch in 1.5 days. Here's the pricing, shipping, and what you actually get.
HeyGears G1 Series Goes Live on Kickstarter: World's First Desktop Full-Color 3D & UV Printer
HeyGears opened the G1 Series on Kickstarter July 23, a desktop machine fusing full-color 3D, 3D-texture, and 2D UV printing from $1,999.
'Full Spectrum' Full-Color 3D Printing: How the Snapmaker U1 Is Changing Multicolor Overnight
Lost In Tech says full-color 3D printing changed overnight via the Snapmaker U1, and that it doesn't work how you'd expect. Here's the real story.
California's AB 2047 Advances to Appropriations: What the 3D-Printed-Firearm Blocking Bill Means for Makers
California's AB 2047, mandatory firearm-detection software on every 3D printer sold in the state, just moved to the Appropriations Committee. Here's what changed and why makers are alarmed.
3D Printing News Briefs: July 22, 2026: Würth Additive Closes, BigRep Delists, Ampera Prints a Reactor
Würth Additive winds down, BigRep leaves Frankfurt, and Ampera prints a full-scale nuclear module, the business and energy headlines in 3D printing today.
Gravity Pull Systems Ships a New Generation of PAAM to Catch Metal 3D Printing's 'Hidden Margin Leak'
The Swiss software firm's updated Personal AM Assistant automates LPBF toolpath optimization, flagging porosities and poor scan paths before a single layer is printed.
Purdue's 3D-Printed Groundwater Sensor Heads to USGS Wells for a Few Hundred Dollars
Purdue researchers built a patent-pending, 3D-printed groundwater sensor that could put USGS-grade monitoring in reach of every ecology lab.
Sinterit Adds DyeMansion Post-Processing to Its BIANCO2 SLS Ecosystem
Sinterit now bundles DyeMansion's VX1 vapour smoothing and DM60 colouring with the BIANCO2 SLS printer, turning compact powder printing into a full print-to-product workflow.
LightForce Wants to End One-Size-Fits-All Braces With Fully Custom 3D Printed Brackets
Every tooth gets its own bracket: how LightForce is turning orthodontics into personalized medicine with metal and ceramic 3D printing.
Beehive Industries Pours $70M into Ohio to Scale 3D-Printed Jet Engine Production
Beehive Industries will invest $70 million and create 200+ jobs in Southwest Ohio, scaling production of 3D-printed jet engines for uncrewed defense aircraft.
Kare 3D S1: The Desktop Printer That Claims to Handle Both Metal and Plastic Filaments
Istanbul startup Kare 3D launches a Kickstarter for the Kare S1, a desktop 3D printer with a 550°C nozzle and 150°C bed that claims to process both metal and plastic filaments through the same hardware.
MIT Researchers Develop Reusable Resin 3D Printing Supports That Could Cut Waste by 71%
MIT researchers have developed a water-soluble interface system that allows support structures to be reused across multiple resin prints, reducing material consumption from 76% to just 5% per print cycle.
ugee Funbox: The $269 Desktop 3D Printer Designed for Kids and Families
Shenzhen-based ugee launches the Funbox, a $269 enclosed desktop 3D printer built for children aged 4-12 with AI-assisted design, one-touch operation, and open-material PLA support.
Trinity College Dublin Prints Ireland's First Cement-Free Geopolymer Building Element
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have 3D printed Ireland's first cement-free geopolymer using bauxite refining residue, achieving an estimated 70% reduction in embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete.
ugee Funbox: A $269 Desktop 3D Printer Designed Specifically for Kids
Shenzhen-based ugee launches Funbox, a $269 desktop 3D printer built for children with AI-powered design tools, zero-calibration setup, and an open-material approach that accepts any PLA.
University of Brighton Develops £0.10 3D Printed Medical Sensors for Global Diagnostics
University of Brighton researchers have created 3D printed medical sensors costing as little as £0.10 per unit that can detect everything from intestinal malabsorption to lung cancer markers.
MIT Researchers Develop Reusable Resin 3D Printing Supports That Cut Waste by 95%
MIT researchers have developed reusable support structures for resin 3D printing that dissolve in water, cutting support material waste from 76% to just 5% per print cycle.
RA Wind Lands Innovation Norway Grant to 3D Print Turbine Blades With Robots
Norwegian startup RA Wind secured an Innovation Norway grant to develop onsite, robot-controlled 3D printing of wind turbine blades.
Nano Dimension Taps Moshe Rozenbaum as Interim CEO After Murchinson-Led Board Overhaul
Nano Dimension named Moshe Rozenbaum interim CEO after a settlement with activist investor Murchinson reshaped its board.
Sovol M1D Brings IDEX Tool-Changing to the Budget Market: 7 Toolheads, 5-Second Swaps
Sovol is entering the tool-changing arena with the M1D, an IDEX printer supporting up to 7 toolheads with 5-second swaps, at a price that undercuts the competition.
OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 Lands With Cloud Sync, Wave Overhangs, and Voron Trident R2 Support
OrcaSlicer 2.4.0 is here with Orca Cloud for cross-device sync, wave overhang support, and profiles for the new Voron Trident R2, a massive update for the open-source slicer.
Bambu Lab Drops Record-Low Prices in 4th Anniversary Sale: First-Ever Discounts on H2C and P2S
Bambu Lab 4th Anniversary Sale runs until July 15 with the lowest prices ever on five flagship printers, including first-ever discounts on H2C, H2S and P2S.
Yale Student 3D Prints Six Custom Prosthetics for $300: Replacing a $70,000 Device
A Yale graduate student designed and 3D printed six custom prosthetic devices for a fraction of the cost of traditional devices, each tailored for specific daily tasks.
Yale Student Creates Six 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands for $150: Replacing a $70,000 Device
A Yale graduate student built six custom, task-specific 3D printed prosthetic attachments for under $150, collapsing the cost barrier that priced conventional devices at $70,000.
Eaton Opens European Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Center to Expand Production and Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience
Eaton opens its third global additive manufacturing site, a European aerospace AM center in the UK, combining design, metal printing, and validation to produce certified aerospace components closer to European customers.
Eaton Opens European Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Center in the UK
Eaton opens its third global additive manufacturing site in Wimborne, UK, a European aerospace AM center combining design, metal printing, and validation for certified aircraft components.
DEEP Manufacturing's WAAM Revolution: Building Underwater Habitats and Pressure Vessels with Wire Arc 3D Printing
DEEP Manufacturing uses wire arc additive manufacturing to build underwater habitats and pressure vessels, from the Vanguard subsea habitat to parts up to 6.2 metres in diameter.
Who's Asking the Questions? How Wall Street Analysts Shape the Future of 3D Printing
A small group of financial analysts consistently follows the additive manufacturing sector, shaping how investors understand the industry's progress and direction.
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D Print Large-Scale F135 Engine Case
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace partner to 3D print a large-scale F135 engine case using laser-directed energy deposition, targeting a 2027 demonstrator and 2028 certification.
Prusa Core One INDX Update: 8-Material Toolchanger Now Shipping with Major Waste Reduction
Prusa and Bondtech's INDX 8-material toolchanger for the CORE One is now shipping, with standard kits leaving the factory by end of July and dramatic waste reduction improvements.
Prusa Core One INDX: July 2026 Update Brings Shipping Timeline and Major Upgrades
Prusa's INDX 8-nozzle toolchanger for CORE One enters the shipping phase, with standard kits leaving the factory by end of July and major upgrades to waste reduction, calibration, and ColorMix support.
Yale's 3D Printed Prosthetic Set: Six Hands, Six Purposes for Under $500
A Yale graduate student 3D printed six custom prosthetic attachments for a woman born with one hand, replacing a $70,000 device with a kit costing just a few hundred dollars.
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D Print Large-Scale F135 Engine Case
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace are using laser-directed energy deposition to 3D print a full-scale F135 engine case for the F-35, with a demonstrator expected by 2027 and certification by 2028.
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace to 3D Print Large-Scale F135 Engine Case
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace are teaming up to 3D print a full-scale engine case for the F135, the engine powering the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet.
How the US-China Trade War is Reshaping the 3D Printing Market in 2026
Tariffs, supply chain shifts, and the rise of regional manufacturing hubs. The trade war is accelerating 3D printing adoption as companies seek supply chain resilience.
Meshy Raises $400M Series B: The AI 3D Revolution Just Got Real
AI 3D startup Meshy closes $400M Series B at $1.4B valuation. From generating 3D assets to real-time game development, here is what it means for makers.
Bambu A2L Teaser: What the Dual-Nozzle Patent Tells Us About Bambu Labs Next Move
Bambu teased an A2L release. The dual-nozzle patent (CN120096089A) reveals their strategy. Here is what we know about the extra-large A-series printer.
Tripo AI Secures $50M Funding To Advance Production-Ready 3D Generation
Tripo AI has closed a $50M growth round backed by Alibaba and Baidu Ventures, with new native spatial AI models that generate production-ready 3D assets directly.
Creality Patents Built-In Filament Cutter For Compact Toolheads
Creality has filed a patent for an integrated filament cutter mounted directly inside the toolhead, eliminating one of the biggest pain points with multi material printing.
New Community Database Aims To Standardize 3D Printer Filament Profiles
3D Filament Profiles, a new community driven database, is trying to solve one of the most tedious parts of 3D printing: finding good settings for every filament.
3D Printing Daily: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Thursday roundup: AMPOWER market growth hits 13.5%, Sparkling Water Support filament launches, plus industry news.
23rd Rapid Prototyping Conference Returns to Hamburg: Industrial 3D Printing in Focus
HAW Hamburg hosts the 23rd Rapid Prototyping Conference April 24, 2026, bringing together industry and academia to discuss AI in additive manufacturing, beam shaping in laser powder bed fusion, and series production.
Mobile AM Robots Now Navigate Factory Floors Autonomously: Printing While Avoiding Obstacles
A new closed-loop control system lets mobile 3D printing robots navigate dynamic factory environments while printing, potentially transforming how large-scale parts are manufactured.
Prompt2CAD Uses Claude to Turn Plain Language Into 3D Furniture Models
A new web platform lets anyone design parametric 3D furniture by simply describing what they want in plain English, no CAD experience required.
Artemis II Launches With 3D Printing Onboard: A Much Bigger Role Ahead
NASA's Artemis II mission launched today carrying astronauts on the first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years, and additive manufacturing is playing a significant role in the mission.
China Exports 5 Million 3D Printers in 2025: Desktop AM at Scale
China exported 5.03 million 3D printers in 2025, a 33% increase year-over-year, with export value reaching $1.6 billion. The US and Germany lead as destination markets.
Prusa Launches OpenPrintTag NFC Spool Contest: Upcycle Your Old Spools
Prusa announces a contest for creative ways to upcycle old filament spools using the new OpenPrintTag NFC system shipping with redesigned Prusament spools.
UCI Rocket Project Uses Bambu Lab 3D Printers to Build Liquid-Fueled Rockets That Actually Fly
University of California Irvine engineering students use desktop 3D printers to iterate rocket designs in hours instead of weeks, and launch them for real.
NASA's Artemis II Launches With 3D Printed Components: And a Much Bigger Role Ahead for AM
Artemis II marks the first human lunar mission in over 50 years, carrying 3D printed parts aboard. We explore what's flying and why additive manufacturing is becoming essential for space exploration.
Gallium Supply Chain Crisis Threatens 3D Printing and Semiconductor Industries
Gallium, a critical material for 3D printing and semiconductor manufacturing, is facing severe supply chain disruptions in 2026. Here's what makers need to know.
Creality Launches Filament Maker M1 & Shredder R1: Turn Your 3D Printing Waste Into New Filament
Creality introduces a desktop filament recycling system that lets makers transform their 3D printing waste into fresh filament, now live on Indiegogo.
The End of an Era: Bambu Lab X1, X1 Carbon & X1E Officially Reach End-of-Life
The legendary Bambu Lab X1 series that redefined consumer 3D printing has reached end-of-life. How one Kickstarter campaign changed the industry forever.
U.S. Army Opens 50-Printer Additive Manufacturing Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal
The U.S. Army has opened a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, equipped with over 50 3D printers to accelerate rapid prototyping for armaments.
Thales Alenia Space Achieves 45% Weight Reduction on Satellite Antenna Parts Using 3D Printing
European space manufacturer leverages additive manufacturing to dramatically lighten satellite antenna components while cutting assembly time to one week.
RAPID+TCT 2026: What to Expect at the Premier Additive Manufacturing Conference
The biggest US additive manufacturing conference returns to Boston April 13-16 with a production-first focus.
Effervex Sparkling Water Soluble Support Filament: TheDIY-Friendly Post-Processing Solution
New sparkling water-soluble support filament from Effervex Materials promises cleaner post-processing with a specific recipe twist.
AMPOWER Report 2026: Additive Manufacturing Market Growth Accelerates to 13.5% Annually
German consultancy AMPOWER Report 2026 reveals the global additive manufacturing market is projected to grow 13.5% annually through 2031, marking a significant recovery from recent slowdown.
Apple Launches Apple You: Fully 3D Printed Personalized iPhone and AirPods
Apple unveils Apple You, a new product line featuring fully 3D-printed iPhones and AirPods personalized to each user's exact hand geometry and ear shape.
3D Printing Daily: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Creality IPO reveals market share battle with Bambu Lab, Leiden researchers 3D print brainless robots, and Tethon 3D expands ceramics capabilities.
Eurobearings Deploys Meltio Engine Robot Integration: Cuts Lead Times by 30-50%
Italian bearing systems manufacturer Eurobearings integrates Meltio DED technology with KUKA robot, reducing lead times by up to 50% for marine, defence and energy customers.
Bright Laser Technologies Reaches 100,000 Copper Parts Milestone: Industrial Metal 3D Printing Comes of Age
Chinese metal 3D printing leader Bright Laser Technologies marks a major milestone with 100,000 copper alloy components produced on its BLT-S400 platform, proving industrial-scale copper AM is viable.
Creality Launches Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1: Turn Your 3D Print Waste Into New Filament
Creality introduces a closed-loop filament recycling system allowing makers to shred failed prints and extrude them back into usable filament, reducing waste and costs.
Starwise Additive's Cosmic Slicer Tunes Prints by Zodiac
A new slicer startup claims your failed Benchy might be a Virgo problem, and promises to fix it using zodiac-based print optimization.
MoistureMax Unveils Climate Adaptive Filament System That Intentionally Manages Moisture
MoistureMax has introduced a filament platform that intentionally manages moisture instead of merely fighting it, a new approach to filament storage and printing.
Sparkling Water Soluble Support Filament Has a Surprising Catch
A new soluble support filament promises cleaner post-processing, but users need to follow a specific sparkling water recipe to make it work.
EOS to Showcase AI-Driven Manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2026
EOS brings industrial 3D printing to Hannover Messe 2026 with AI-driven production lines, manufacturing tooling, and defense applications across three booth locations.
AMT to Support Raise3D RMS220 Users with Vapour Smoothing Technology
AMT announces partnership to provide vapour smoothing solutions for Raise3D RMS220 SLS 3D printer users, with the new SF2X system shipping June 2026.
Creality IPO Filing Reveals Strong Revenue Growth But Market Share Losses to Bambu Lab
Creality's Hong Kong IPO filing shows revenue hit RMB 3.13 billion in 2025, but market share dropped to 16.9% as Bambu Lab dominates the consumer 3D printing market.
Tethon 3D Acquires 3DFortify Materials IP to Expand Advanced Ceramics Capabilities
Tethon 3D acquires 3DFortify intellectual property portfolio to strengthen its high-performance ceramics and composite materials platform for 3D printing.
AML3D Secures $1.84M US Navy Contract to 3D Print Obsolete Submarine Components
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D has won a $1.84 million contract to produce five replacement components for active US Navy submarines, addressing critical supply chain gaps.
Leiden Researchers 3D Print Brainless Microrobots That Swim and Dodge Obstacles Like Living Animals
Researchers at Leiden University have developed 3D printed microrobots that exhibit sophisticated swimming behavior and obstacle avoidance without any brain or nervous system.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
FreeCAD 1.1 drops with major assembly upgrades, Bambu Lab settles the Labubu IP dispute, and the US Army expands 3D printed barracks at Fort Bliss.
Farsoon Unveils Two New Large-Format Metal 3D Printers: Up to 1,440 cm³/h Build Rate
Chinese manufacturer Farsoon launches FS812M-U and FS1311M-U at TCT Asia 2026, with the larger model featuring 1,310 x 1,310mm build area and 16-laser configuration.
Tripo AI Secures $50M Funding: Generates Production-Ready 3D Assets in 2 Seconds
Backed by Alibaba and Baidu Ventures, Tripo AI launches new generation models that generate production-ready polygon meshes up to 100x faster than traditional workflows.
US Navy Installs First Welded 3D Printed Metal Part on Operational Submarine
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has achieved a first, installing a welded 3D printed copper-nickel flange aboard the USS Washington (SSN-787), marking a milestone for AM in naval maintenance.
Leiden Researchers 3D Print Brainless Microrobots That Swim and Dodge Obstacles Like Living Animals
Researchers at Leiden University have created microscopic 3D printed robots that swim, navigate and adapt without any brain, sensors, or software, behavior emerges entirely from their physical shape.
Snapmaker U1 Expands Globally: More Materials, Software, and RFID-Enabled Filament
Snapmaker U1 gets a major ecosystem update with expanded global availability, new RFID-enabled filament colors, and a software bundle.
Ceramitec 2026: Ceramic 3D Printing Takes Center Stage
The premier ceramics industry trade show featured significant 3D printing advancements, with Lithoz, 3D Controls, and other manufacturers showcasing serial production capabilities.
Eplus3D Abruptly Pulls IPO Application From Shanghai Stock Exchange
Chinese metal 3D printer manufacturer Eplus3D has abruptly withdrawn its IPO filing from Shanghai's STAR Market, just weeks after the filing was made public.
HP's Open Industrial Filament System Makes North American Debut at AMUG 2026
HP's new open industrial filament platform, unveiled at Formnext 2025, makes its North American debut at AMUG 2026 with the HP Industrial Filament 600 High Temperature system.
Materialise Sells RapidFit Jigs & Fixtures Business to Own Management Team
Materialise announces the sale of its RapidFit jigs and fixtures business to its own management team, with the transaction expected to close around April 30, 2026.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan 2026-2030: What It Means for Additive Manufacturing
China's new Five-Year Plan prioritizes advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing as key pillars for technological self-reliance through 2030.
Ceramitec 2026: How Ceramics Are Reshaping the Future of 3D Printing
From dental implants to rocket components, the Ceramitec 2026 show in Munich demonstrated that ceramic 3D printing has arrived as a serious manufacturing technology.
MOVA AtomForm Palette 300: The World's First 12-Nozzle Desktop 3D Printer Arrives
AtomForm unveils a 12-nozzle desktop 3D printer capable of printing 36 colors and 12 materials in a single build, with 90% less waste than traditional multi-material systems.
Researchers Develop Aluminum Alloy 70% Stronger Than Standard for Metal 3D Printing
University College London and Brunel University London engineer custom aluminum alloy PA1 that achieves 191 MPa yield strength in directed energy deposition, outpacing industry-standard AlSi10Mg.
3D Printing Daily: Monday, March 30
Prusa MMU3 firmware boost, 3D printed sneakers, TPU tested to destruction, and why heat-set insert datasheets might be wrong, your Monday briefing.
Meshy AI Lands Inside Bambu Lab's MakerWorld: Turn Any Photo Into a Print-Ready Model in Minutes
Bambu Lab's MakerWorld now hosts Meshy's AI image-to-3D tool, letting users generate print-ready models from photos with zero CAD experience required.
Consumer Resin 3D Printing Faces Growing Safety Scrutiny: And Potential Liability Crisis
As resin 3D printers flood the consumer market, experts warn of toxic exposure risks and potential future liability for manufacturers and retailers.
Who's the Biggest in 3D Printing, March 2026: Market Leaders and Industry Valuation Tracker
Our monthly look at the 3D printing industry valuation leaderboard, which companies are leading, who's rising, and what moved markets this week.
FreeCAD 1.1 Released: The Open-Source CAD Upgrade You've Been Waiting For
FreeCAD 1.1 brings transparent Part Design previews, interactive draggers, improved Assembly and FEM tools, and a new CAM library, the biggest update yet for open-source CAD.
Maker Builds Fully-Functional 3D Printer Using 92% LEGO Bricks
A maker has built a working 3D printer made almost entirely of LEGO bricks, the first to use standard bricks rather than Technic parts. It printed a Benchy in 90 minutes.
Italy's First 3D Printed Airport Building Opens at Milan Bergamo
Milan Bergamo Airport has unveiled 'Ol Casél', the first 3D printed building in Italy's aviation sector, completed in just 19 days using WASP's concrete 3D printing technology.
Creality Files for Hong Kong IPO: Reveals 2.3B Revenue, 27.9% Global Market Share
The world's largest consumer 3D printer company by shipments has filed for Hong Kong listing, revealing strong financials and growing competition from Bambu Lab.
FreeCAD 1.1 Released: Brings Major Assembly Improvements and New CAM Tools
FreeCAD 1.1 delivers the biggest update in years with transparent Part Design previews, interactive draggers, improved Assembly and FEM workflows, and a new CAM tool library system.
Milan Bergamo Airport Unveils Italy's First 3D Printed Building: Built in Just 7 Days
WASP's Crane WASP 3D printer constructed the Ol Casél service building at Milan Bergamo Airport in only 7 days, marking a first for Italian aviation.
Velo3D Secures $9.8M Department of War Contract for 3D Printed Spare Parts
Velo3D wins $9.8M IDIQ contract to support DLA JAMA program for qualified additively manufactured spare and replacement parts.
Stratasys Joins US Department of War JAMA Program to Accelerate 3D Printed Military Parts
Stratasys Direct selected for DoW JAMA IV Pilot Parts Program to qualify and deploy 3D printed parts across military platforms.
Haddy MicroFactory Interview: From Disney's Jungle Cruise to the Future of On-Demand Furniture
We spoke with Haddy VP Erin Smith about the company's robotic MicroFactory model, their Disney Imagineering collaboration, and why digital manufacturing is the future of furniture.
Aerospace Giant IHI Bets on Freemelt E-Beam 3D Printing for Next-Gen Turbine Alloys
Japanese engineering conglomerate IHI has purchased its third Freemelt electron-beam powder bed fusion system, betting on E-PBF to develop novel high-temperature alloys for jet engines and space components.
3D Printing News Briefs: Farsoon's New Large-Format Metal AM Systems, WAAM3D Distribution Deal, and IMPLANET FDA Clearance
Farsoon unveils two new large-format metal AM printers at TCT Asia, MULTISTATION signs exclusive France distribution deal with WAAM3D, and IMPLANET wins FDA clearance for 3D printed spinal implants.
Beretta and Sturm, Ruger: What the Gun Industry's Biggest Merger Battle Means for 3D Printing
Two iconic firearms manufacturers are in a takeover battle with real implications for the 3D printing industry, here's why it matters.
Oil Stick Keeps 3D Printers Running for a Year: Here's Why It Works
Oil Stick is changing how makers maintain their 3D printers, a solid lubricant stick that claims to keep machines running smoothly for up to a year per application.
Meshy 6 Brings AI Image-to-3D to MakerWorld: Turn Any Photo Into a Print-Ready Model
Meshy's AI image-to-3D tool is now live inside Bambu Lab's MakerWorld, letting any MakerLab user upload a photo and get a full-color 3MF file in under two minutes, no CAD experience needed.
Adidas Debuts Project R.A.P.: A 3D Printed Basketball Shoe Built for Performance
Adidas has unveiled Project R.A.P., a 3D printed basketball sneaker built around a new platform for performance sports footwear. No name for the shoe yet, but it is coming this year.
AtomForm Palette 300 Brings 12 Nozzles and 36 Colors to Desktop 3D Printing
The Palette 300 packs 12 dedicated nozzles into a single desktop machine, letting you print up to 36 colors and 12 materials without purging, and it costs just $2,199.
Prusa MMU3 Gets Massive Speed Boost: New Firmware Cuts Filament Swap Times by 9 Seconds
Prusa has pushed a firmware update for the MMU3 that cuts filament change times by up to 9 seconds per swap, enough to shave hours off complex multi-color prints.
3D Printing Daily: Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Fraunhofer multi-metal rocket printing, TCT Asia scale, Prusa MMU3 speed boost, Bambu Lab AI imaging, and more from the last 24 hours.
Sculpteo Launches Professional 3D Scanning Service for Reverse Engineering
Sculpteo expands its additive manufacturing offerings with a new professional 3D scanning service, enabling companies to digitize complex objects with industrial-grade accuracy.
Millennium Machines 2026 Update: SMRRF 2026 Showcases New Prototypes
LDO Motors-sponsored coverage reveals what Millennium Machines is working on in 2026, including a 4th axis Spit Roast, 7" touchscreen pendant, and 4 Pack tool changer prototypes.
Can 3D Printing Rescue a 25-Year-Old KitchenAid Mixer? One Maker's Quest
A YouTuber takes on the ultimate repair challenge: bringing a vintage KitchenAid stand mixer back from the dead using 3D printed replacement parts and creative problem-solving.
Adidas Debuts 3D Printed Basketball Shoe, Worn by Top NBA Draft Prospect
Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson wore an unnamed Adidas 3D printed basketball shoe publicly -- the first look at the brand Project R.A.P. for additive manufacturing in on-court performance footwear.
Hitem3D Becomes Callable via OpenClaw Skills, Enabling Structured Image-to-3D Generation
Hitem3D has been integrated into OpenClaw as a callable Skill, allowing AI agents to generate 3D models from images through structured workflows.
Legacy Effects Uses Bambu Lab X1C for Superman 2025: Hollywood 3D Printing Comes of Age
US visual effects studio Legacy Effects integrated Bambu Lab X1C 3D printers mid-production into Superman 2025, achieving faster iteration, lighter stunt suits, and camera-ready parts with zero on-set failures.
Creality Ender 3 V3 SE Drops to Record Low $186 on Amazon: Best Budget 3D Printer Deal of 2026?
Amazon has slashed the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE to just $186, its lowest price ever. This direct-drive beginner printer with auto bed-leveling is now cheaper than ever before.
Nike Launches Air Works: 8 Global Designers to Create 3D Printed Air Max Sneakers
Nike unveils Air Works R&D program inviting designers from Beijing, London, LA, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo to create 3D printed Air Max sneakers, launching as limited friends and family editions leading into Air Max Day 2027.
3D Printing Daily: Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Resin safety concerns, AMPOWER growth report, TCT Asia highlights, and more in today's 3D printing news.
Nike Air Works Returns With 3D Printed Air Max: 8 Global Designers Creating Custom Sneakers
Nike revives its experimental Air Works R&D program, inviting designers from 8 cities worldwide to create 3D printed Air Max sneakers via Zellerfeld. Limited friends and family drops lead into Air Max Day 2027.
TCT Asia 2026: Chinas AM Industry Hits Scale: 256 Lasers, Consumer Electronics, Production Mode
With 44,000+ visitors and 550 exhibitors across 55,000 sqm, TCT Asia 2026 proved Chinas AM industry has moved beyond prototyping into full-scale production. Key takeaways: Eplus3D teased a 256-laser metal printer, titanium costs collapsed 70%, and metal AM is now entering consumer electronics supply chains.
Consumer Resin 3D Printing Faces Growing Safety and Liability Concerns
As resin 3D printing moves into mainstream consumer hands, experts warn of potential health risks and future liability issues that could reshape the industry.
3D Printing Daily: Friday, March 27th, 2026
Today's 3D printing news: Velo3D posts record $31M backlog with defense driving growth, Prusa MMU3 gets 20% speed boost, and more from the industry.
8 Reasons Hospitals Are Adopting 3D Printing in 2026
From custom implants to surgical prep models, hospitals are bringing 3D printing in-house, and the benefits go way beyond convenience.
IBM Patents Smarter Hollow Fill: Turning Empty Space Into Engineered Features
IBM's new patent turns unused hollow cavities in 3D prints into engineered features like channels and mounting points, potentially reducing material waste while adding functionality.
AML3D Secures $9.9M Navy Contract: 4 ARCEMY X Systems for Newport News Shipbuilding
Australian metal AM company AML3D lands $9.9M order from HII for four ARCEMY X systems, bringing total to six at Newport News Shipbuilding.
University of Oklahoma and Oak Ridge Win $8.8M to Speed Up Defense 3D Printing Certification
OU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory secure $8.8M to streamline 3D printed parts certification for U.S. Air Force aircraft, cutting through a major bottleneck in defense additive manufacturing.
3D Printing Daily: Friday, March 27
Prusa MMU3 gets a speed boost, Bambu Lab adds AI image-to-3D, and OPPO uses 3D printing to kill the foldable crease.
FORMISM by SCRY: How 3D Printed Shoes Are Going Mainstream on MakerWorld
Bambu Lab and FORMISM have released 10 open-source 3D printed shoe models, with 5,000+ downloads and wear testing proving everyday comfort is finally achievable.
LEAP 71 and The Exploration Company Partner for Five Years to Design Rocket Engines With AI
LEAP 71 and The Exploration Company sign a five-year partnership to use AI-powered Noyron RP for designing rocket propulsion systems, compressing months of iteration into weeks.
Would You Wear 3D Printed Shoes? FORMISM by SCRY Tests the Answer
FORMISM by SCRY and Bambu Lab release 3D printed shoe designs for everyday wear, 1,000+ downloads later, is the world finally taking printed footwear seriously?
Florida Opens Door for 3D Printed Seawalls: New Law Paves Way for Living Shoreline Tech
Governor DeSantis signed legislation on March 19 that makes it easier to approve living shoreline projects, opening doors for 3D printed coastal protection structures.
Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1: The First Desktop Metal 3D Printer Under $10,000
Scrap Labs launches the SCRAP 1, a DIY metal LPBF printer kit priced at just $9,600, potentially opening metal 3D printing to small shops and hobbyists.
Velo3D Q4 2025: Record $31M Backlog as Defense Contracts Drive Production Pivot
Velo3D posts $46M annual revenue with $31M backlog as defense and aerospace customers shift from testing to production. Net loss persists at $71.4M but company sees path to profitability.
Aconity3D Launches Multi-Material Welding Head for AconityWIRE Metal 3D Printing
Germany's Aconity3D introduces a new multi-material welding head enabling up to three different wire materials within a single build, targeting production and repair applications.
Consumer Resin 3D Printing Faces Growing Safety and Liability Concerns
Industry experts warn that consumer resin 3D printing could face serious health and liability risks as the technology becomes more mainstream.
Hyperion Systems Patents Revolutionary Extrusion System That Separates Motion From Hot End
Australian company Hyperion Systems has developed a new extrusion architecture that decouples the hot end from the motion system, potentially solving long-standing challenges in large-format 3D printing.
Rapid Fusion Targets €1M Italian Expansion Through Exclusive Aivox Partnership
Exeter-based large-format AM company Rapid Fusion signs exclusive agreement with Italian consultancy Aivox to expand into the Italian market, targeting architecture, fashion, medtech, and naval sectors.
DEEP Manufacturing Expands Into Houston With New 50,000 Sq Ft WAAM Facility
DEEP Manufacturing opens a 50,000 sq ft Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, as part of a $10M US investment. Targeting energy, defense, and maritime sectors.
ART Wins DLA JAMA Contract for 3D Printed Defense Parts
Virginia-based Applied Rapid Technologies wins prime contractor designation under Defense Logistics Agency's Joint Additive Manufacturing Acceptance program for flight-safety-critical parts.
Florida's New Coastal Protection Law Opens Door for 3D Printed Seawalls
Florida's new coastal protection law signed by Governor DeSantis creates opportunities for 3D printed living seawalls and nature-based solutions. KIND Designs is leading the charge.
Maker Turns 3D Printed PLA Parts Into Cast Iron Wrenches Using Microwave
DIY maker demonstrates how to convert 3D printed PLA parts into solid cast iron objects using a microwave and sand casting technique.
AML3D Secures $9.9M ARCEMY X Order From HII for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding
Australian metal additive manufacturing company AML3D secures AU$9.9M order from U.S. defense contractor HII for four ARCEMY X large-scale metal 3D printing systems to be deployed at Newport News Shipbuilding.
Spanish Hospital Cuts Therapy Equipment Costs by 97.6% With 3D Printing
La Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for 56 euros per batch using 3D printing, down from 2,316 euros through traditional suppliers.
BASF Starts Up World First Industrial-Scale 3D Printed Catalyst Plant
BASF has launched the world first production plant for 3D printed catalysts at its Ludwigshafen site, using X3D technology.
LEAP 71 and HBD Unveil 200 kN 3D Printed Aerospike Rocket Engine at TCT Asia
Dubai-based LEAP 71 and Shanghai manufacturer HBD have produced a 200 kN thrust aerospike rocket engine 3D printed as a single piece in 289 hours.
Sculpteo Launches Professional 3D Scanning Service
Sculpteo expands its service portfolio with professional 3D scanning, supporting reverse engineering, 3D printing, injection moulding and replacement part projects.
3D Systems Achieves Full-Scope EU Medical Device Certification
3D Systems becomes first in industry to achieve full-scope certification under EU MDR 2017/745, enabling European launch of NextDent jetted denture solution.
3DMakerPro Raven Series: Professional LiDAR Scanning for Under $2,000
3DMakerPro launches Raven and Raven Max LiDAR scanners starting at $1,699, bringing professional-grade spatial scanning within reach of independent creators and small studios.
3D Printing Daily: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
MOVA Palette 300 goes official, Scrap Labs enters the metal AM race, and a practical guide to fixing ghosting artifacts.
Agnikul Test-Fires World's Largest 3D Printed Rocket Engine Built in Just 7 Days
Indian space startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully test-fires Agnite, the largest single-piece 3D-printed booster engine, manufactured in just 7 days,a 97% reduction from traditional methods.
Agnikul Tests Agnite: The Rocket Engine That Can Be 3D Printed in Just 7 Days
Indian spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos successfully tests a 1-metre booster engine 3D printed as a single piece from Inconel, at one-tenth the cost of conventional manufacturing.
Formlabs Enters the Print Service Business: Launching Form Now for On-Demand Parts
Formlabs launches Form Now, an on-demand 3D printing service offering professional SLA and SLS parts in as little as 3 days, direct to consumer and businesses.
Formlabs Enters the Service Bureau Business: Form Now Delivers Industrial Parts in 2 Days From $20
Formlabs launches Form Now, an on-demand 3D printing service offering industrial-grade SLA and SLS parts with two-day delivery across the US, starting at just $20 per part.
IBM Patents Smarter Hollow Fill: Turns Empty Cavities Into Engineered Features
IBM has filed a new patent that transforms empty 3D printed cavities into engineered features instead of unused air, potentially revolutionizing lightweight 3D printed part design.
3D Systems Achieves Full EU MDR Certification: NextDent Denture Launching in Europe This Summer
3D Systems has received full-scope certification under the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, clearing the way for the European launch of its NextDent Jetted Denture Solution targeted for summer 2026.
3D Printing Daily: Thursday, March 26th, 2026
Prusa MMU3 gets massive speed boost, Bambu Lab brings AI image-to-3D to MakerWorld, Polymaker goes direct in Europe, and more.
Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1: The First True Desktop Metal 3D Printer Under $10,000
Colorado-based Scrap Labs launches SCRAP 1, a DIY metal LPBF kit priced at $9,600,significantly cheaper than industrial metal 3D printers that cost hundreds of thousands.
MOVA AtomForm Palette 300 Debuts Automatic 12-Nozzle Multicolor 3D Printing System
MOVA launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12 auto-swapping nozzles, desktop multicolor printing gets a massive upgrade with true parallel color capability.
Spanish Hospital Cuts Therapy Equipment Costs by 97.6% With 3D Printing
La Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for €56 per batch instead of €2,316 through traditional suppliers.
Velo3D Posts 2025 Results, Wins $32.6M Defense Contract and Plans 400 Production Systems by 2035
Velo3D grew 2025 revenue to $46M, pivots to defense sector (now 56% of revenue), and announces ambitious plan to scale to ~400 production systems over the next decade.
Sculpteo Launches Professional 3D Scanning Service for Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing
Sculpteo expands its offerings with a new professional 3D scanning service, enabling companies to digitise complex objects for reverse engineering, prototyping, and on-demand manufacturing.
LPBF Prints Zinc–Silver–Copper Alloys For Biodegradable Implants
New research uses laser powder bed fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys with promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable medical implants.
HP Webinar Explores Where Industrial Filament 3D Printing Fits in Production
HP announces March 31 webinar showcasing their new high-temperature industrial filament platform designed for production use, challenging the notion that filament cant compete with powder-based systems.
BLT Reaches 100,000 Copper 3D Printed Parts Milestone: What This Means for Metal AM
Xi'an Bright Laser Technologies crosses 100,000 copper alloy parts on its BLT-S400, proving industrial-scale metal AM is ready for high-volume production in data centers and electronics.
NASA and FAA Propose Computer Simulations to Fast-Track Metal 3D Printed Aviation Parts
A new 195-page strategy document from NASA and the FAA proposes using computational modeling to cut the time and cost of certifying metal 3D printed aerospace components, currently $1M+ and 18 months per material combo.
70% of AM Professionals Say Post-Processing Cant Scale With Production: 2026 Survey Reveals
New survey from PostProcess Technologies finds 70% of AM professionals doubt their post-processing can scale with production. Time and labor costs remain the biggest constraints.
Bambu Lab Brings AI Image-to-3D to MakerWorld: Turn Any Photo Into a Printable Model in Minutes
Meshy 6 AI image-to-3D tool now fully integrated into MakerLab, users can convert any photo into a print-ready 3D model in minutes.
Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1: Ultra-Low-Cost Metal 3D Printer
Scrap Labs announces SCRAP 1, aiming to bring metal LPBF to the masses at a breakthrough price point.
Industrial Additive Manufacturing Sees Renewed Growth: AMPOWER Report 2026 Shows 5.6% Increase
AMPOWER Report 2026 reveals 5.6% growth in industrial additive manufacturing after 2024 stagnation, with military OEMs and startups driving 20%+ growth over four years.
3D Printing Daily: Wednesday, March 25
Adidas goes 3D-printed for basketball, Prusa drops a massive MMU3 firmware update, and Polymaker expands across Europe, your daily dose of 3D printing news.
Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify IP to Target RF and Defense Applications
Tethon 3D expands advanced materials portfolio with Fortify RF and composite technologies for defense sector.
PiGRAND: New AI Framework Uses Graph Neural Networks to Model 3D Printing Heat Transfer
Researchers at Leipzig University introduce PiGRAND, a physics-informed graph neural diffusion framework for intelligent additive manufacturing heat modeling.
Creality Patents Cleaner FFF Material Changes for Multi-Nozzle Systems
New Creality patents describe swappable multi-nozzle modules and telescoping filament buffers to reduce contamination during material changes.
Adidas Project R.A.P. Debuts 3D Printed Basketball Shoe Worn During March Madness
Adidas unveils its first 3D printed basketball shoe under Project R.A.P., worn by Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson during March Madness.
3DMakerPro Raven Series Brings Professional LiDAR Scanning to Creators at $1,699
New Raven and Raven Max scanners bridge the gap between hobbyist phone LiDAR and expensive industrial solutions.
The Exploration Company Licenses LEAP 71's Noyron RP for Next-Gen Rocket Engines
Five-year partnership will use AI-driven computational engineering to accelerate rocket engine design and testing.
Würth Additive Group & B9Creations Partner to Accelerate Production-Scale 3D Printing
Strategic partnership announced at AMUG 2026 combines B9Creations production technology with Würth Digital Inventory Services for on-demand manufacturing.
DreamPartGen Brings Part-Aware Text-to-3D: New Research Makes AI-Generated Models Actually Printable
New research introduces part-level understanding to text-to-3D generation, addressing a critical gap where AI models struggle to create coherent multi-part objects.
Prusa MMU3 Gets Massive Speed Boost: New Firmware Slashes Filament Change Times by 60%
Prusa Research releases major firmware update for MMU3 multi-material unit, delivering dramatic speed improvements ahead of INDX system launch.
3D Printed Heart Attack Sensor Costs Just 17 Cents: University of Brighton Breakthrough
Researchers develop ultra-low-cost electrochemical sensor platform capable of detecting heart attack protein biomarkers in blood serum.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Farsoon unveils a 16-laser metal 3D printer with 1.3m build volume, Bambu Lab opens China first 3D printing creativity center for kids, and more.
TCT Asia 2026: China's AM Industry Ready for Scale
At TCT Asia 2026, China's additive manufacturing industry showed it's no longer experimental, it's commercial and in motion with 55,000 sqm of exhibitors.
KRICT Develops 4D Printed Sulfur Polymers for Soft Robotics
South Korean research institute creates 4D printed sulfur polymers with shape memory, enabling self-powered soft robots from industrial byproducts.
UCSF and Biohub Develop New Material for More Consistent Lab-Grown Organs
Researchers create alginate-Matrigel mixture that solves bioprinting consistency problems, enabling better organoid growth for drug testing and research.
Aconity3D Introduces Multi-Material WireDED for Industrial Production
Aconity3D launches multi-material WireDED system capable of printing with 3 different materials in a single build, targeting aerospace, automotive, and MRO applications.
Würth and B9Creations Partner at AMUG 2026 to Solve Distributed 3D Printing Quality
Strategic partnership aims to address quality gaps in distributed 3D printed spare parts.
Jamaica Customs Detaining All 3D Printers at Border Over Ghost Gun Fears
Jamaica Customs Agency has implemented a new policy requiring detention of all 3D printers imported into the country pending end-use verification.
Hexagon Slashes Geomagic Freeform Entry Cost by 66% With New Subscription Model
Hexagon unlocks professional 3D design for more creators with significantly lower barrier to entry.
NASA and FAA Propose Computer Simulations to Cut Metal 3D Printing Certification Time and Cost
A new 195-page strategy document from NASA and the FAA proposes using computational modeling to reduce the time and cost of certifying metal 3D printed aviation components.
BLT Reaches 100,000 Copper Part Milestone With Industrial-Grade Additive Manufacturing
BLT achieves major copper additive manufacturing milestone on BLT-S400 eight-laser powder bed fusion system, proving industrial-grade copper AM is practical.
BLT Reaches 100,000 Copper Part Milestone With Industrial Metal 3D Printing
Bright Laser Technologies achieves 100,000 copper part milestone using BLT-S400 eight-laser powder bed fusion system, proving industrial-grade copper AM is viable.
Metal 1.0 Brings True LPBF Metal 3D Printing to the Desktop for Under €10,000
Metal-Base launches Kickstarter campaign for €8,500 desktop LPBF metal 3D printer, making industrial metal printing accessible to small businesses and makers.
Rutgers Develops Dual Digital Twin System to Protect 3D Printing From Cyberattacks
Rutgers researchers have created a digital twin framework that keeps AM production running during cyberattacks.
Polymaker Expands Direct-to-Consumer Webshop to UK, France, Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Spain
Major filament manufacturer Polymaker opens direct-to-consumer webshop to six new European markets, offering faster shipping, localized service, and direct access to high-performance filaments.
NASA and FAA Propose Computer Simulations to Speed Up Metal 3D Printed Aviation Parts Certification
NASA and FAA release 195-page strategy document proposing computational modeling to cut certification time and costs for metal 3D printed aerospace components.
Polymaker Expands Direct-to-Consumer Webshop to UK, France, Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Spain
Polymaker has expanded its direct-to-consumer webshop to six additional European markets, giving customers in the UK, France, Germany, Poland, Czechia, and Spain direct access to the companys official filament store.
Prusa MMU3 Gets Massive Speed Boost
Prusa releases major firmware update for MMU3 multi-material unit significantly reducing filament change times.
Prusa Open Community License Has Major Legal Gaps Says Expert
Legal analysis finds Prusa Researchs Open Community License has undefined terms and structural problems.
3D Printing Daily: Monday, March 23rd, 2026
BMF launches micro-precision desktop 3D printers, study reveals polymer degradation concerns, and community buzz on Reddit, your daily dose of 3D printing news.
Lyten Opens Second European Industrial Hub in Poland: Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Scale Up
Lyten announces its second European industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland, expanding lithium-sulfur battery production alongside former Northvolt facilities in Sweden.
TV's Scarpetta Suggests We Can 3D Print Full Human Organs: Reality Is Not Yet
Amazon Prime's new series Scarpetta depicts 3D bioprinted organs, but real-world bioprinting is still years away from the fiction. Here's where the science actually stands.
Stratasys TrueDent Becomes First 3D Printed Denture System to Earn CE Class IIa Certification
Stratasys has achieved CE Class IIa certification for its TrueDent resin portfolio, the first high-aesthetic, single-material 3D printed denture system to earn this designation in Europe.
Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify IP Assets: Strengthening Advanced Ceramic Materials Platform
Tethon 3D has acquired a strategic portfolio of intellectual property assets from Fortify, adding patents for anisotropic composite structures and advanced material processing methods.
DEEP Manufacturing Opens Houston Facility: Accelerating Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing in the U.S.
British WAAM specialist DEEP Manufacturing opens Houston facility in May, a year ahead of schedule, investing $10M in U.S. advanced manufacturing.
Liqcreate Separation Model: Dental Resin That Eliminates the Need for Separating Agents
Liqcreate launches a groundbreaking dental resin with built-in non-adhesion properties, eliminating the need for separate separating agents in orthodontic workflows.
Metal Powder Works Secures First NATO Defence Contract via UK MOD Project TAMPA
Metal Powder Works partners with AMS to deliver 3D printed titanium components for the UK Ministry of Defences Project TAMPA, marking the companys first NATO defence engagement.
Sperra Deploys First Full-Scale 3D Printed Concrete Gravity Anchor for Floating Solar
Sperra successfully deploys first full-scale 3D concrete printed gravity anchor for floating solar at EDP's test site in Portugal.
Legal Analysis Finds Major Ambiguities in Prusa Research Open Community License
Licensing lawyer Kyle E. Mitchell's line-by-line analysis of Prusa's OCL finds undefined terms, unclear commercial restrictions, and potential legal pitfalls.
Aconity3D Launches Multi-Material Welding Head for Wire-Based 3D Printing
Aconity3D releases new multi-material welding head for its AconityWIRE directed energy deposition platform, enabling industrial-scale multi-material metal printing.
Tethon 3D Acquires Fortify IP Portfolio to Strengthen Ceramics and RF Materials Platform
Tethon 3D acquires intellectual property from defunct 3DFortify, gaining patents for anisotropic composite structures and advanced dielectric materials for RF and mmWave applications.
PostProcess Technologies 5th Edition Report Reveals Post-Processing Challenges for 2026
New industry report shows 70% of AM professionals doubt their post-processing methods can scale with production growth. Safety and sustainability emerge as top priorities.
PostProcess Technologies 5th Edition Report Reveals Post-Processing Challenges for 2026
Survey of 3D printing professionals shows 70% doubt their post-processing can keep pace with growing production volumes.
3D Printing Daily: Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Your daily dose of 3D printing news: ETH Zurich breakthrough in bioprinting, ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction scale-up, and more.
Brothers Convicted of Running 3D Printed Ghost Gun Factory: Face Up to 30 Years
Brandon and Justin Nudelman convicted in federal court for running a ghost gun operation using 3D printers to manufacture untraceable firearm frames.
ICON Partners With PALFINGER to Bring Titan Construction 3D Printer to Heavy Industry
Construction 3D printing pioneer ICON partners with Austrian crane specialist PALFINGER to scale large-scale 3D printing for mainstream construction use.
ETH Zurich Creates First 3D Printed Ear Cartilage That Matches Natural Tissue Properties
Swiss researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved a breakthrough in bioprinting, creating lab-grown ear cartilage that matches the mechanical properties of natural tissue.
US Army SPARTA Drone: The 3D-Printed ISR Aircraft Built by Soldiers, For Soldiers
The Army Research Laboratory has developed SPARTA, a sub-$1,000 3D-printed drone designed for rapid ISR missions. Built with direct Soldier input, prototypes reached the field within months.
3D Printing Daily: Saturday, March 21st
Your daily summary of the latest in 3D printing, BMF launches micro-precision S150 series, Ghana eyes 3D printed vessels, and more.
America Makes CATACS Winners Announced: RTX and Colorado School of Mines Lead $1.3M Defense Corrosion Study
America Makes announces RTX Technology Research Center and Colorado School of Mines as winners of the $1.3M CATACS project to establish standardized corrosion testing for metal 3D printed defense components.
America Makes Extends 6M PADAM 2.0 Project Call Deadline to April 8th
America Makes and NCDMM have extended the proposal deadline for the Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing 2.0 project call to give applicants more time.
WSU Researchers Develop 3D Printed Heart That Beats Like the Real Thing
Washington State University researchers created a 3D printed heart model that actually contracts and beats, giving surgeons a realistic way to practice procedures on a beating heart.
3D Printing Daily: Friday, March 20th, 2026
ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction 3D printing, BMF launches microArch S150, and Stratasys TrueDent goes European.
The Complete Guide to Dental Resin 3D Printers in 2026: Market Worth $41B and Growing
The dental 3D printing market is exploding toward $41B by 2034. We breakdown the top resin printers dental labs are using today.
Sound Particles 3D Prints Employee Ears for Perfect Spatial Audio: Hollywood to Headphones
A Lisbon audio software company is 3D printing replicas of every employees ears, head, and torso to create personalized binaural audio that brings theater-quality spatial sound to regular headphones.
WASP 3D Prints First Airport Service Building at Milan Bergamo: 7 Days of Printing, 19 Days Total
WASP's Crane construction 3D printer completed a new airport services building at Milan Bergamo in just 7 days of printing, demonstrating construction AM's value in high-security environments.
3D Scanning Just Got More Affordable: Here is What That Means for Your Projects
Professional-grade 3D scanners that once required six-figure budgets now start at just $467, Revopoint Spring Sale brings industrial accuracy within reach of makers and pros alike.
BigTreeTech Releases BMCU v1.0.0: New 3D Printing Controller Board Arrives
BigTreeTech has released version 1.0.0 of BMCU, their open-source 3D printing controller board. The release marks a significant milestone for the popular 3D printing electronics manufacturer.
Ghana Eyes 3D Printing to Replace Aging Wooden Boat Fleet: Could Transform West African Maritime Manufacturing
Ghana Maritime Authority is in talks with Nigerian company RusselSmith to build 3D printed vessels up to 12 meters long, marking a potential shift for West African shipbuilding.
WASP 3D Prints Airport Services Building at Milan Bergamo: Completed in Just 7 Days
Construction 3D printing hits a practical milestone as WASP completes Ol Casél, a certified airport services building, in just 7 days of printing.
Royal3D Launches Interlayer Control System: Thermal Monitoring for Industrial 3D Printing Quality
Dutch service provider Royal3D introduces thermal monitoring system that tracks interlayer temperatures in real-time during 3D printing.
Study Compares CNC, SLM, and Metal Extrusion for UAV Component Manufacturing
New research measures environmental and economic tradeoffs of CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, and metal extrusion for VTOL UAV components.
EX3D Prints Launches Distributed Manufacturing Network - Turn Your Idle 3D Printer Into a Production Node
Arizona startup EX3D Prints creates a marketplace connecting designers, hobbyist printer owners, and customers - turning millions of idle machines into a distributed production network.
PALFINGER and ICON Partner to Bring Large-Scale Robotic 3D Printing to Heavy Industry
Austrian crane specialist PALFINGER joins forces with construction 3D printing pioneer ICON to expand robotic additive manufacturing into heavy industry applications.
Additive Manufacturing Emerges as Key Enabler for US Manufacturing Reshoring
New research reveals 36% of US manufacturing leaders are actively reshoring production, with additive manufacturing playing a critical role in building resilient domestic supply chains.
3D Printed Airport Building Shows Where Construction AM Really Makes Sense
WASP has 3D printed a new airport services structure at Milan Bergamo Airport in just 7 days, demonstrating how construction 3D printing excels in high-security, high-value infrastructure projects.
BASF Starts Up World's First Industrial-Scale 3D Printed Catalyst Plant
BASF has commissioned the world's first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts at its Ludwigshafen site, using proprietary X3D technology to create catalysts with engineered geometries for improved performance.
Spinal Elements Wins FDA Clearance for 3D Printed Ventana A ALIF Spinal Fusion System
Spinal Elements has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its 3D printed Ventana A Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion system, featuring a unique hinged architecture designed to maximize bone graft volume.
Apple LiTo: The AI Model That Turns Photos Into 3D Objects: And Why 3D Printers Should Pay Attention
Apple has unveiled LiTo, an AI model that generates 3D objects from single images with realistic lighting. Here is why it matters for 3D printing.
3D Printing Daily: Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Apple LiTo brings AI 3D modeling to the masses, the $42 printer debate heats up, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
Design Once, Print Anywhere: How CRAWLAGON Built a Digital-First RC Business With Bambu Lab
CRAWLAGON uses Bambu Lab printer farms to design and sell 3D printable rock crawling courses for RC vehicles, proving that desktop 3D printing can power real businesses.
Deep Learning Co-Optimizes LPBF Titanium Gyroid Lattices: University of Birmingham Breakthrough
University of Birmingham researchers use deep learning to simultaneously optimize LPBF process parameters and titanium gyroid lattice design, enabling property-driven additive manufacturing.
UK Dental Lab Goes 95% Digital With Stratasys J5 DentaJet: Bant Dental Case Study
UK dental lab Bant Dental adopts Stratasys J5 DentaJet, achieving 95% digital workflow and major business surge.
L3AD Launches Digital Factory Platform: 800+ Printer Network Makes Industrial 3D Printing Accessible
L3AD is transforming industrial 3D printing with a digital platform backed by 800+ printers, offering serial production without million-dollar infrastructure investments.
Axtra3D Brings Industrial Elastomers to North America: Plus New Workflow Hardware
Three new elastomer resins and a connected production workflow aim to move photopolymer 3D printing from prototyping to end-use parts.
Farsoon Launches 16-Laser Metal 3D Printer for Metre-Scale Components: 1440 cm³/h Build Rate
Farsoon debuts FS1311M-U at TCT Asia with 16-laser configuration and 1310×1310×1650mm build volume, targeting aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.
ELEGOO Brings Saturn 4 Ultra and More to RAPID + TCT 2026: Booth 1215
ELEGOO returns to RAPID + TCT 2026 in Boston this April, showcasing their latest resin and FDM printers including the Centauri Carbon 2, Jupiter 2, and OrangeStorm Giga.
Study: Additive Manufacturing Can Compete With Injection Molding for Mass Customization
Peer-reviewed study from Sungkyunkwan University benchmarks AM processes against injection molding for low-volume, high-mix production.
MOVA AtomForm Debuts AutoForm Palette 300 With Automatic 12-Nozzle Swapping System
New multi-material 3D printer features automatic 12-nozzle swapping, supports 36 colors and 12 materials, claims 90% less filament waste.
Spinal Elements Wins FDA Clearance for 3D Printed Ventana A ALIF Spinal Implants
Spinal Elements gets FDA 510(k) clearance for 3D printed Ventana A lumbar interbody fusion system with unique hinged architecture.
SWISSto12 Opens 1,000m² Cleanroom for 3D Printed HummingSat Satellites
Swiss aerospace company SWISSto12 opens 1000sqm cleanroom to manufacture HummingSat geostationary satellites with proprietary 3D printed RF components.
Sound Particles 3D Prints Every Employee's Ears to Perfect Spatial Audio
Lisbon audio software company 3D prints replicas of all 17 employees' ears, heads, and torsos to develop personalized binaural audio technology for consumer headphones.
The $42 3D Printer: When Budget Goes Too Far?
A new US$42 desktop 3D printer has entered the market, but at what cost to features and reliability?
3D Printing Daily: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Todays top stories: Washington passes ghost gun bill, BMF launches microArch S150, BENTU turns construction waste into furniture, and more.
Bambu Lab Officially Retires P1P: Full Support Guaranteed Through 2031
Bambu Lab retires the P1P after three years, but pledges five years of parts and support through 2031.
UK Care Homes Test 3D Printed Meals to Combat Malnutrition in Elderly
Spellman Care partners with University of Leeds to explore 3D printed texture-modified food for residents with swallowing difficulties, addressing a problem affecting 50% of care home residents.
Researchers Use Microalgae to 3D Print Fish-Like Textures: Could Replace Real Seafood
Korean researchers have developed a 3D printing ink made from microalgae that can replicate the texture of fish like mackerel, flounder, and salmon.
New AI Method Identifies 3D Printed Parts Using CAD Models: No Retraining Required
Researchers from KU Leuven, Materialise, and Iristick have developed a CAD-based vision system that can identify 3D printed parts without retraining the AI model.
Water-Breakable Resin Could Transform Injection Mold Tooling: ALTANA Cubic Ink Debuts New Material
ALTANA Cubic Ink launches water-breakable resin designed to simplify injection mold tooling, molds dissolve in water instead of requiring costly mechanical breaking.
University of Mississippi Develops 3D Printed Wound Patches From Crustacean Shells: Could Transform Chronic Wound Treatment
Researchers at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy are 3D printing medicated wound patches using chitosan derived from crustacean shells, offering biodegradable treatment for chronic wounds like diabetic ulcers.
GE Aerospace Invests €110 Million in European Additive Manufacturing Expansion
GE Aerospace is pouring over €110 million into European manufacturing sites in 2026, with a substantial portion dedicated to expanding additive manufacturing capabilities across five countries.
Sintavia Uses NVIDIA GPUs to 3D Print Aerospace Heat Exchanger in Just 2 Weeks
Sintavia cut aerospace heat exchanger design and validation from months to two weeks using NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPU, achieving 30% weight reduction and 20% better thermal efficiency.
Vision Transformers Could Make Real-Time 3D Printing Defect Detection Standard on Every Desktop Printer
Researchers from Louisiana State University and Auburn University develop AI-powered monitoring system that detects under-extrusion, over-extrusion, and voids in real-time using depth sensing and Vision Transformers.
Hobbyist Builds Working Shoulder-Mounted Guided Missile With $96 in Parts and a 3D Printer
A tech hobbyist has created a functional shoulder-mounted guided missile prototype using a 3D printer and just $96 in off-the-shelf components, complete with Wi-Fi guidance and ballistics calculations.
Stratasys TrueDent Dental Resins Achieve CE Class IIa Certification
Stratasys has become Europe's first 3D printed denture solution to achieve CE Class IIa medical device certification, opening broader clinical use across the continent.
NASA Successfully Tests 3D Printed Spring Mechanism in Low Earth Orbit
NASA JPL's 3D printed deployment mechanism successfully deployed aboard a commercial satellite, demonstrating how additive manufacturing can reduce cost and complexity for space antenna systems.
Hanin LCD-L298 Brings Dual-Component Elastomer 3D Printing to TCT Asia
Chinese manufacturer Hanin debuts LCD-L298 elastomer 3D printer at TCT Asia with dual-component printing for footwear, electronics, and robotics.
3D Printed Brain Models Transforming Neurosurgical Planning at Ricoh 3D
Patient-specific 3D printed brain models from Ricoh 3D for Healthcare are helping surgeons visualize tumors and plan surgical approaches with unprecedented clarity.
Bambu Lab and Pop Mart Settle Labubu IP Dispute: All Infringing Models Removed from MakerWorld
Bambu Lab and Pop Mart reach settlement over Labubu copyright dispute, avoiding April 2 court date. All 3D-printed Labubu models removed from MakerWorld platform.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Today's top stories: Bambu Lab settles Pop Mart lawsuit, Texas A&M develops 10X energy-absorbing superfoam, and ROBOZE launches ARGO 500 for aerospace.
ROBOZE Launches ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED MISSION READY: New Industrial 3D Printer for Aerospace and Defense
ROBOZE unveils the ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED MISSION READY, an industrial 3D printer designed for aerospace and defense sectors requiring on-demand production capabilities.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
MIT AI designs printable objects, Bitcoin-mining 3D printer turns heat into rewards, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
B9Creations and Würth Partner to Solve Quality Gap in Distributed 3D Printed Spare Parts
Strategic partnership combines B9Creations validated 3D printing technology with Würth global logistics to guarantee consistent part quality across any facility worldwide.
BMF Launches microArch S150 Series: Desktop Micro-Precision 3D Printers With 9x Faster Speeds
Boston Micro Fabrication unveils new microArch S150 Series with 25um resolution and up to 9x faster print speeds, targeting lab development and micro-production.
Washington State's HB 2320: 3D Printing Bill Advances While Broader Firearms Control Stalls
Washington's House Bill 2320 targeting 3D-printed firearms has passed the House and moves to the Senate, while a broader ghost gun control bill has stalled in committee.
BMF Launches microArch S150 Series: Desktop Micro-Precision 3D Printers with 9x Speed Boost
Boston Micro Fabrication unveils new microArch S150 Series with up to 9x faster print speeds and industrial-grade micron-level resolution for microfluidics, biomedical devices, and electronics.
BENTU Design 3D Prints Street Furniture From Demolished Urban Village Waste
Chinese studio BENTU turns construction rubble from demolished urban villages into 3D printed public furniture with up to 85% recycled content.
Washington State Passes HB 2320 to Combat 3D Printed Ghost Guns
Washington State legislators passed HB 2320, strengthening the state ghost gun law to address the growing threat of 3D-printed untraceable firearms.
Bambu Lab and meland Open China's First 3D Printing Creativity Center for Children
Bambu Lab partners with meland to open the first systematic 3D printing education center for children aged 5-12 in Shenzhen, featuring the Cyber Brick City installation.
Field-Assisted 3D Printing Creates Programmable Bonded Magnets With Custom Magnetic Properties
Researchers at Auckland University of Technology demonstrate field-assisted selective laser sintering that produces bonded magnets with locally programmable magnetic properties.
Texas A&M and US Army Develop Super Foam With 3D Printed Struts That Absorbs 10X More Energy
Texas A&M researchers have created a hybrid foam using In-Foam Additive Manufacturing (IFAM) that can absorb up to 10 times more energy than conventional foam.
RAPID + TCT 2026: What to Know Before You Go
North America's largest additive manufacturing event makes its Boston debut April 13-16, 2026, here's what to expect.
3D Printing Daily: Monday, March 16th, 2026
Apple accelerates 3D aluminum printing, LEAP71 builds worlds largest aerospike engine, Elegoo Spring sale hits 31% off, and more.
PrintPal Launches Free Browser-Based Tool Suite for 3D Printing Sellers
Chicago-based PrintPal releases over 15 browser tools for 3D printing hobbyists and sellers, no software installation required.
Cairn Surgical 3D Printed Breast Cancer Locator Heads to FDA
Cairn Surgical submits De Novo 510(k) FDA application for 3D printed breast cancer tumor locator, 94% success rate in trials.
Maker 3D Prints Custom Lego-Compatible Train Bridge That Actually Works
After decades of Lego ignoring train bridges, one maker fired up their 3D printer and built their own fully-functional bridge with proper track geometry.
Mintion Launches V1 Filtration System for Desktop 3D Printers
Mintion releases an inexpensive filtration system with triple-layer protection (HEPA H13 + activated carbon) for desktop FFF printers, targeting VOCs and ultrafine particles.
MIT Develops AI System That Designs Structurally Sound 3D Printable Objects
Researchers at MIT have created an AI system that can automatically design 3D printable objects optimized for structural integrity.
Researchers 3D Print Bioinspired Titanium Metamaterials That Absorb More Energy
Scientists use selective laser melting to create titanium lattice structures inspired by natural materials, achieving superior energy absorption.
Nikon AM Synergy Secures US Department of War Contract to Accelerate Aeronautical 3D Printing
Nikon AM Synergy wins DIU contract under FORGE program to replace casting with metal additive manufacturing for high-performance aeronautical components.
3D Printing Daily: Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Snapmaker U1 pre-orders live, Elegoo Spring sale heats up, and chocolate 3D printing gets serious with a Prusa executive hire.
Apple Expanding 3D Printed Aluminum to iPhone: What It Means for AM
After titanium, Apple now targets aluminum 3D printing for iPhone and Apple Watch. The tech giant's expansion could trigger massive adoption across consumer electronics.
3D Printing Elves Overwhelmed After Teacher TikTok Goes Viral
California nonprofit 3D Printing Elves sees demand surge from 16,000 to thousands after a teacher's TikTok post praising their free 3D printed toys for schools.
Clura Launches World First Smart Open Source 3D Printer Enclosure on Kickstarter
Clura brings HEPA filtration, air quality monitoring, and fire detection to desktop 3D printing with an open-source approach.
Dallas Emerges as America's New Drone and 3D Printing Capital
From defense contractors to additive manufacturing startups, North Texas is becoming the unlikely epicenter of America's drone revolution.
3D Printing Daily: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10, TCT Asia 2026 gears up for biggest show yet, and SMRRF 2026 highlights from the community.
Scientists 3D Print Tungsten Carbide: One of the Hardest Metals on Earth
Researchers at Hiroshima University develop new additive manufacturing technique to 3D print tungsten carbide-cobalt, preserving extreme hardness while reducing material waste.
TCT Asia 2026 Returns to Shanghai: 550 Exhibitors, 40,000 Visitors Expected
The Asia-Pacifics largest 3D printing trade show returns to Shanghai March 17-19 with record-breaking numbers: 550 exhibitors across 55,000 sq m.
Ukrainian 3D Printed Interceptor Drones Race to Middle East: $1,000 Per Unit
Ukrainian-designed interceptor drones built with 3D printed components are being exported to US and Gulf states. The lowest-cost model costs just $1,000 apiece.
Chocolate 3D Printer Startup Cocoa Press Levels Up With Former Prusa Executive
Cocoa Press hires David Randolph, a 10-year Prusa manufacturing veteran, as the chocolate 3D printing startup scales up.
Snapmaker U1 Launches April 10: Four Toolheads Change in 5 Seconds, Waste Down 80%
The most funded 3D printer in Kickstarter history launches April 10 at $849 with a radical approach to multi-color printing: four independent toolheads that physically swap in just 5 seconds.
Snapmaker U1 Launches April 10 at $849: Four Toolheads Change the Multi-Color Game
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10 with a radical four-toolhead design that eliminates purge waste and promises 5x faster multi-color prints. Most funded Kickstarter 3D printer in history.
3D Printing Daily: Friday, March 13th, 2026
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10th at $849, ESA Greta rocket passes tests, EPFL breakthrough in bone scaffolds, and more.
Proof of Print: Engineer Replaces 3D Printer Heated Bed With Bitcoin Mining ASICs
North Dakota mechanic engineer embeds Bitcoin mining chips beneath 3D printer build plate, generates heat for printing while hashing at 500+ GH/s.
XTPL Sells First ODRA System to Silicon Valley: Ultra-Precise 3D Printing for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging
Poland-based XTPL sells first production-level ODRA system to Silicon Valley client for advanced semiconductor packaging. System priced at $400-500K, more than 2x their R&D Delta Printing System.
Shapeways Achieves ISO 14001 Certification: Positions for Growing Sustainable Manufacturing Demand
Shapeways achieves ISO 14001 environmental management certification, signaling growing importance of sustainability in additive manufacturing.
Elegoo Spring Sale 2026: Save Up to 31% on FDM and Resin Printers: Prices Start at $154
Elegoo kicks off massive spring sale with discounts up to 31% on their entire lineup of FDM and resin 3D printers, with bulk filament deals available.
Intergalactic Uses Velo3D to 3D Print Aircraft Heat Exchanger Headers in Just Weeks
Aerospace supplier Intergalactic used Velo3D Sapphire XC to produce cabin air heat exchanger components in weeks instead of months, showing how metal AM accelerates aerospace development.
Addiguru Expands Metal AM Monitoring Partnerships With Renishaw, LISI Aerospace, and UK Research Centers
Multi-sensor monitoring company announces six collaborations to improve defect detection during metal 3D printing, potentially reducing CT scanning reliance.
Future Form Adds HP Multi Jet Fusion to Precision Manufacturing Portfolio
50-year-old US manufacturer expands into plastic 3D printing, citing supply chain disruptions driving demand for domestic on-demand production.
Saarland University 3D Prints Metallic Glass Motor Components for Higher Efficiency
European researchers are 3D printing motor components from metallic glass alloys to reduce energy losses in electric motors for drones and e-bikes. EU-backed project gets €3.5M funding.
AMUG Awards 2026 Scholarships to Student Pioneer and Educator Advancing Lightweight Structures
Abby Stamper and Dr. Li Yang receive Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens Scholarships at AMUG 2026 in Reno.
3D Printing Daily: Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Big developments in construction 3D printing, defense manufacturing, and consumer electronics as Apple explores 3D printed aluminum.
LEAP 71 and HBD Build World's Largest 3D Printed Aerospike Rocket Engine: 200kN Thrust
At one metre tall, the XRA-2E5 aerospike engine generates 20 tons of thrust and was printed as a single piece using Inconel 718 on a 10-laser metal 3D printer.
Corpus Christi Army Depot 3D Prints UH-60 Black Hawk Fuel System Components: Cuts Months Off Lead Time
The Corpus Christi Army Depot is now 3D printing replacement tail fins for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after OEM shortages left the military struggling to maintain its fleet.
Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in 3D Printed NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Lattices: Promises Lightweight Aerospace Components
New research demonstrates laser powder bed fusion of NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics for energy-absorbing and compliant structures.
Ireland Builds Its First 3D Printed Rocket Engine: Students Design, Metal AM Produces
University of Limerick student team ULAS HiPR has designed and is producing Ireland's first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine, named Lúin of Celtchar.
Apple Reportedly Accelerating 3D Aluminum Printing: Could Transform iPhone and Apple Watch Manufacturing
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is expanding its use of additive manufacturing for aluminum components across more product lines.
Helio Additive and 3D-Fuel Partner on PCTG Optimization Tool: Makes Engineering-Grade Prints More Predictable
New 3D print optimization tool from Helio Additive promises to make PCTG prints more predictable and reliable for engineers.
Why Recycling Your 3D Prints Is Still So Hard: And What's Being Done About It
Everyone wants to recycle their failed 3D prints, but the technical and logistical challenges are immense. Here's why.
Chinese Patent Filing Reveals Cheaper Way to Do Large Format Resin 3D Printing
New Chinese patent application describes a method to make large format resin 3D printing significantly more affordable.
EPFL Develops 3D Printable Bone Scaffolds That Become Load-Bearing in Just 7 Days
Swiss researchers create hydroxyapatite scaffolds using a room-temperature enzyme-driven process that achieves bone-like strength in one week.
U.S. Army Depot 3D Prints Replacement Fuel System Components for UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters
Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas now 3D prints replacement tail fins for Black Hawk fuel systems, cutting lead times after OEM supply shortages.
Aibuild Launches OS: The First Agentic AI Operating System for Autonomous Manufacturing
Aibuild OS introduces Digital Engineers that can autonomously execute multi-step workflows across CAD, CAE, and CAM software.
Volkmann and HP Partner on Contained Powder System for Metal Jet 3D Printers
HP Metal Jet S100 users now get a semi-automated powder handling solution with the new vPort system from Volkmann.
Bambu Lab Powers Innovation at UW-Madison: 20-Printer Fleet Transforms Engineering Education
The Design Innovation Lab at University of Wisconsin-Madison deployed 20 Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and X1E printers, replacing aging infrastructure with a high-speed, multi-material fleet that now serves thousands of students across engineering, art, and research.
JEC World 2026: Composites Meet Additive Manufacturing at the Worlds Largest Composites Event
With 45,000+ professionals from 100 countries descending on Paris, JEC World 2026 showcases how composites and 3D printing are converging in ways that could reshape manufacturing.
Material Prep Is the New Frontier: How Resonant Mixing Solves AM's Hidden Bottleneck
Montana Mixers argues the real bottleneck in additive manufacturing isn't the printer, it's what you feed it. Their resonant mixing technology promises faster, more consistent material processing.
Pop Mart Takes Bambu Lab to Shanghai Court Over Labubu IP: April Trial Set
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart is suing Bambu Lab in Shanghai court over knockoff Labubu 3D model files on MakerWorld. The trial starts April 2nd, and the outcome could reshape how 3D printing platforms handle user-uploaded content.
German Company RPM Develops 3D Printed Lattice Padding for EOD Helmets: Better Protection, Less Weight
German company RPM has developed a 3D printed lattice padding system for explosive ordnance disposal helmets, replacing traditional foam with customizable lattice geometry for improved protection and ventilation.
3D Printing Daily: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Pop Mart takes Bambu Lab to court, NASA deploys 3D-printed titanium spring in orbit, and Autodesk drops a game-changing AI tool.
ICON Opens Sales of Titan Construction 3D Printer: Builders Can Now Buy the System Directly
ICON launches Titan program, letting builders purchase its large-scale robotic construction systems for the first time. Walls as low as $20/sq ft.
Booz Allen Partners With Andreessen Horowitz in $300M Deal: 3D Printing Goes Mainstream in Defense
Booz Allen Hamilton announces $300M partnership with Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate advanced technologies including 3D printing for national security missions.
ACMI Deploys Worlds First AMCM M 8K Metal 3D Printer: Transforming US Aerospace Manufacturing
American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation becomes first organization worldwide to deploy the massive AMCM M 8K laser powder bed fusion system from EOS.
Apple Is Developing 3D Printed Aluminum for Future Apple Watch and iPhone Casings
Apple is expanding its additive manufacturing ambitions beyond titanium, the company is now developing 3D-printed aluminum techniques for future Apple Watch and iPhone enclosures.
3D Printing Faces 3 Key Barriers to Defense Adoption: MILAM Summit Identifies Roadblocks
At the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, defense officials and industry leaders identified three critical challenges slowing AM adoption in military applications.
Antscan Project Creates World's Largest 3D Ant Library Using Particle Accelerator
Researchers used a synchrotron particle accelerator to scan 2,000 ant specimens in just one week, creating the world's largest 3D digital ant collection.
Metalysis Secures €1M ESA Funding to Scale Sustainable Titanium Production for 3D Printing
UK-based Metalysis gets nearly €1M from ESA to scale its FFC titanium production process. Aims to create sustainable western supply chain for aerospace-grade titanium powders for 3D printing.
Addiguru Expands Monitoring Partnerships With Renishaw, Apex Additive, and Aerospace Industry
In-situ monitoring specialist Addiguru announces multiple new partnerships to advance adoption of multi-sensor quality control technology across aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
MIT Launches Enterprise Additive Manufacturing Program at RAPID + TCT 2026
MIT Center for Advanced Production Technologies will run a 5-day intensive program blending campus instruction with hands-on industry immersion at North Americas leading 3D printing event.
Singapore 3D Prints Childcare Center Walls in Just Two Days
Woh Hup completes Singapore first: 3D printed walls for childcare center in 2 days, using 60% glass powder concrete mix to cut emissions in half.
GELITA Partners With Black Drop to Develop GelMA Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting
German collagen specialist GELITA partners with biotech company Black Drop to develop advanced GelMA bioinks for biomedical research and tissue engineering applications.
Creality CEO Jack Chen on IPO Plans: Desktop 3D Printing Could Reach 30-50% of Households
In an exclusive interview, Creality founder Jack Chen reveals the company's vision for the future of desktop 3D printing and why he believes the addressable market can keep expanding.
Texas A&M and US Army Develop Super Foam With 3D Printed Struts That Absorbs 10X More Energy
Researchers combine ordinary foam with 3D-printed elastomeric columns to create tunable impact protection for helmets and vehicle safety systems.
New Research Review Maps How Digital Twins Can Improve Resin 3D Printing Results
Researchers explore how digital twin technology can significantly improve resin 3D printing outcomes, though challenges remain in implementation.
GELITA Partners With Black Drop to Develop GelMA Bioinks for 3D Bioprinting Research
German collagen specialist GELITA teams up with biotech company Black Drop to develop novel GelMA bioinks for biomedical tissue models and implants.
NASA JPL 3D Printed Titanium Spring Deploys in Space
NASA JPL successfully deployed a 3D-printed titanium spring aboard the Mercury One satellite, combining five components into one part.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 10th
Daily roundup of the latest in 3D printing: material innovations, industry news, community highlights, and more.
BMW Group Elevates 3D Printing With New Campus Head: 1.6M Components and Counting
Timo Göbel takes the helm at BMW Additive Manufacturing Campus as the automaker scales toward automated, digitally networked production and WAAM series production in 2027.
Autodesk Launches Wonder 3D: AI Tool Generates Editable 3D Assets From Text and Images
Autodesk Wonder 3D integrated into Flow Studio allows creators to generate production-ready 3D models from text prompts or images.
Researchers 3D Print Ultra-Low Loss Photonic Chip Packaging: Achieves Record 0.78 dB Total Loss
Heidelberg University researchers use two-photon polymerization 3D printing to create photonic chip couplers with record-low losses, enabling scalable quantum and neuromorphic computing.
3D Printing Daily: Tuesday, March 10th
Todays top stories: NASA flies 3D printed titanium spring, Autodesk Wonder 3D goes live, and the $99 3D printer barrier falls.
Creality Patent Proposes Revolutionary Swappable Hotend System: Treats Filament Changes Like Tool Changes
A newly filed Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that treats filament changes like tool changes, switching entire melt zones instead of just swapping filaments.
FusionMCP Brings Natural Language to CAD: AI Now Designs Precise Mechanical Parts in Fusion 360
New open-source tool lets Claude and other AI models control Autodesk Fusion 360 through natural language, opening CAD to anyone who can describe what they want.
Breaking the $99 Barrier: When Will a True $100 3D Printer Arrive?
The $99 price point has long been the holy grail for consumer 3D printing. We examine what it would take to get there.
Breaking the $99 Barrier: The Future of Sub-$100 3D Printers
Could we soon see a real 3D printer priced under $100? Industry analysts examine the economics pushing prices lower.
Creality Patents Modular Multi-Nozzle System That Treats Filament Changes Like Tool Changes
New Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that could bring tool-changing capabilities to desktop 3D printers.
Nikon AM Signs US Defense Innovation Unit Contract to Solve Aeronautical Production Bottlenecks
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing partners with US Defense Innovation Unit to replace traditionally cast parts with metal 3D printed components.
America Makes Opens $35M Funding Call for Additive Manufacturing Projects
The additive manufacturing institute announces two major project calls worth $35M to modernize the Defense Industrial Base and qualify AM suppliers.
3D Systems Q4 2025: Healthcare and Aerospace Drive Strong Finish to Year
3D Systems closed 2025 with Q4 revenue of $106.3M, driven by 25% healthcare growth and 16% aerospace expansion. The company expects 20% aerospace growth in 2026.
Dutch Precision Manufacturer Ter Hoek Diversifies With XJet 1400C Ceramic 3D Printing
Ter Hoek acquires XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printer to serve aerospace, semiconductor, and medical technology customers with geometrically complex ceramic components.
Pete Pharma Brings 3D Printed Drugs to Independent US Pharmacies via Atrium24 Partnership
Strategic partnership gives independent pharmacies access to on-demand 3D printed medications, potentially producing 2,000+ doses per hour.
Why Fatigue Still Decides Whether AM Flies: Insights from Dr. Onome Scott-Emuakpor
At RAPID + TCT 2026, Dr. Onome Scott-Emuakpor will present how post-process treatments can accelerate aerospace qualification for 3D printed parts by 70-300x.
3D Printing Daily: Monday, March 9th
Daily digest covering the latest in 3D printing: aerospace fatigue challenges, ghost gun litigation, and more.
Prusa INDX Working on V0 Prototype at SMRRF 2026: Tool Change Under 10 Seconds
The Prusa INDX team is demonstrating a V0 prototype at SMRRF 2026 with incredibly fast tool change times.
Future Form Launches 3D Printing Service With HP Multi Jet Fusion: Targets Data Centre and Aerospace
Advanced manufacturing firm Future Form adopts HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to support data centre, medical, defence, nuclear and aerospace industries.
Revopoint Launches Spring Sale: Up to 15% Off 3D Scanners and 20% Off Software
Revopoint announces spring sale with discounts up to 15% on 3D scanners and 20% off software across its entire lineup.
iNEW3D QC2A Brings True Full-Color 3D Printing to Desktop Under $10K
Kickstarter campaign for desktop material jetting 3D printer with 500K+ colors smashes funding goal in hours, could democratize full-color 3D printing for creators and small studios.
Kaneko Optical Launches UROKO: 3D Printed Eyewear Inspired by Japanese Ceramics
Japanese eyewear brand Kaneko Optical translates the surface language of Japanese ceramics into 3D printed eyewear for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26.
Perseus Materials Claims World's Fastest Composite Manufacturing With Self-Propagating Chemistry
Stanford spinout Perseus Materials develops continuous composite manufacturing using self-propagating chemical reactions, producing structural parts larger than the machine itself.
Stratasys Achieves 22% Reliability Improvement on F900 Industrial 3D Printer
Industrial 3D printing leader Stratasys reports major reliability gains on its flagship F900 system, driven by manufacturing upgrades and customer feedback.
QC2A Desktop 3D Printer Brings Full-Color 3D Printing Under $10K
A new full-color 3D printer launches on Kickstarter with a price point under $10,000, potentially democratizing multi-color printing.
Creality Ender-3 V4 Combo Brings Updated Budget 3D Printer
Creality refreshes its budget lineup with the new Ender-3 V4 Combo, featuring updated components and streamlined setup.
Intergalactic Uses Velo3D to 3D Print IN718 Heat Exchanger Headers for Commercial Aircraft
Aerospace systems integrator Intergalactic is using Velo3D Rapid Production Solutions to manufacture IN718 microtube heat exchanger headers for a mass-produced commercial aircraft.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 Colors Combo: Mixed Filament Support Rumors Heat Up
PrusaSlicer 3.0 could add mixed-color filament support similar to FullSpectrum Orcaslicer, users speculate.
Prusa CORE One Mini Prototype Update: Exoskeleton Complete, Electronics Next
The Prusa CORE One Mini community project hits a milestone as the structural frame reaches completion, with work now shifting to electronics and heatbed wiring.
3D Printing Daily: Sunday, March 8th
Todays top stories: Velo3D website hack reported (unverified), Ghost guns filament traceability, 3D printed ceramic sea urchin electricity, Point Designs acquired by Hanger Clinic, Roboze gets Rule 1 backing.
Velo3D Website Hacked: Russian Casino Spam Injected Into Industrial 3D Printing Site
Velo3D, the metal additive manufacturing company, has had its website compromised with Russian-language spam posts about online casinos.
California Sues Websites Hosting 3D Printed Gun Files: Accuses Platforms of Aiding Unlicensed Firearm Manufacturing
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against websites hosting 3D printed gun files, alleging they violate civil codes by enabling unlicensed firearm manufacturing.
3D Printing Daily: Saturday, March 7th
Today: PETG vs ABS guide, Kobra X reviews, Adidas CLIMACOOL goes global, and why trusses are wrong for 3D printing.
Rule 1 Ventures Backs Roboze: Ex-Navy Admiral Leads Investment in Distributed 3D Printing for Defense
Rule 1 Ventures, led by retired four-star Admiral James Winnefeld, invests in Roboze to build distributed manufacturing infrastructure for mission-critical defense components.
3D Printed Prosthetic Fingers Go Mainstream: Hanger Clinic Acquires Point Designs
University of Colorado Boulder spinoff Point Designs, which makes 3D printed titanium prosthetic fingers, has been acquired by Hanger Clinic, one of the largest O&P care providers in the US.
Scientists Try to Trace 3D Printed Ghost Guns to Specific Filament Brands: But White-Labeling Complicates Efforts
New research explores whether chemical analysis of 3D printed gun parts can reveal which filament brand was used, but major manufacturers often source from the same suppliers.
Researchers 3D Print Ceramic Structures Inspired by Sea Urchin Spines That Generate Electricity From Water Flow
City University of Hong Kong scientists discover that sea urchin spine-inspired 3D printed ceramics can generate measurable voltage when water flows over their surface.
BMW Says Broad Industrialization of Additive Manufacturing Is on Track: WAAM Series Production Starts 2027
BMW Group confirms AM is "clearly on track toward broad industrialization" with 1.6M components produced since 2020. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing enters series production in 2027.
Nikon Invests in Vast Space: Backing the Commercial Space Station Startup That's Betting Big on 3D Printing
Nikon has invested in Vast Space through its NFocus Fund. Vast, led by Max Haot, is building commercial space stations with 3D printed components and aims to house 40 people in a 100-meter station.
Rocket Lab Launches 3D Printed Hypersonic Vehicle in DIU-Backed Test: Hypersonix DART AE Reaches Mach 5+
Australian aerospace company Hypersonix achieves breakthrough with 3D-printed scramjet vehicle launched on Rocket Lab HASTE rocket, marking first commercial hypersonic test platform under Pentagon program.
Stratasys Q4 2025 Revenue Drops to $140M: But Cost Cuts Drive Improved Profitability
Stratasys reports Q4 2025 revenue of $140M, down from $150.4M a year ago. Despite lower sales, improved cost controls help the company post adjusted net income of $6.2M.
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Cuts 3D Printing Costs 97% With BigRep: NASCAR Team Now Prints End-Use Parts In-House
LEGACY MOTOR CLUB has reduced component costs from $2,000 to $56 using BigRep large-format 3D printers, transforming NASCAR production with in-house additive manufacturing.
Adidas CLIMACOOL LACED Returns With Global Release: 15% Lighter, Fully 3D Printed
Adidas expands its 3D printed CLIMACOOL LACED globally, featuring lighter lattice structure and 360-degree ventilation.
New Dual Laser LPBF Concept Could Enable Support-Free 3D Printing
A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster.
Roboze Secures Rule 1 Ventures Investment for AI-Driven Distributed Manufacturing
Rule 1 Ventures backs Roboze to accelerate AI-driven distributed manufacturing for defense and critical infrastructure. Led by former Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Admiral James Winnefeld.
Flashforge Patents Hidden Filament Cutter That Stays Out of the Build Area Until Needed
New patent reveals Flashforge's innovative filament cutting mechanism that deploys only when needed, reclaiming valuable build area for FFF 3D printing.
Metal AM Cuts Sprinkler Tool Cycle Time — Xact Metal XM200G Powers Irrigation Manufacturer
K-Rain uses Xact Metal XM200G and Uddeholm Corrax steel to 3D print mould inserts for underground sprinkler tooling, reducing cycle time.
One of Americas Largest Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus Just Got Bought — What AFM Capital Wants
AFM Capital acquires majority stake in Incodema3D, one of the largest metal LPBF service bureaus in the US with 35 EOS machines. The 14-year EOS partner will accelerate growth under new ownership.
Bambu Lab Sponsors MIT HARD MODE — The 48-Hour Hardware x AI Hackathon Challenging 200 Students to Build Intelligent Objects
Bambu Lab partners with MIT Media Lab to sponsor HARD MODE, a 48-hour hardware x AI hackathon where 200 participants will build physical AI objects that sense, learn, and respond.
Bambu Lab Sponsors MIT HARD MODE — The Hardware × AI Hackathon
Bambu Lab Gold Sponsor of MIT Hardware × AI Hackathon where 200 engineers, designers and researchers have 48 hours to build intelligent physical objects that think.
Fraunhofer UltraGRAIN Breakthrough: In-Process Metal 3D Printing Control Achieves 75% Grain Size Reduction
Fraunhofer researchers demonstrate pulsed-laser method to control metal AM microstructure during printing, achieving up to 75% grain size reduction.
DN Solutions Opens First European Additive Manufacturing Centre in Germany
DN Solutions has officially opened its first European Additive Manufacturing Centre in Gütersloh, Germany, marking a significant expansion of its AM capabilities into the European market.
Pop Mart Sues Bambu Lab Over Labubu Copyright Infringement — MakerWorld in Legal Hot Water
Pop Mart, the Hong Kong toy giant behind the viral Labubu collectibles, has filed a lawsuit against Bambu Lab alleging that users uploaded 3D-printable Labubu files to the MakerWorld platform without authorization.
3D Printing Daily — Friday, March 6th
Todays top stories: Fraunhofer breakthrough in metal AM microstructure control, plus updates from the past week.
Polymaker Expands PLA Pro Lineup — New Formula and PolySonic Variants Target Speed and Strength
Polymaker has relaunched its PLA Pro line with a new formula variant alongside the original, plus a high-speed PolySonic option for rapid printing.
DN Solutions Opens First European Additive Manufacturing Centre in Germany — AM2CNC Strategy Takes Shape
DN Solutions opens its first European Additive Solutions Center in Gütersloh, Germany. The 1,000 m² facility will serve as a hub for AM and CNC technologies, offering training and live demonstrations.
When No Two Spines Are Alike: Inside the First AI-Designed Cervical Implant
Researchers have created the first AI-designed cervical implant customized to each patient unique anatomy, using 3D printing to manufacture patient-specific spinal devices.
ELEGOO Showcases 3D Printing Technology at PAX East 2026 — Booth 11038
ELEGOO brings its latest 3D printing technology to PAX East, showcasing Saturn and Jupiter printers at booth 11038.
Pop Mart Sues Bambu Lab Over Labubu Copyright Infringement on MakerWorld
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart filed a lawsuit against Bambu Lab in Shenzhen, claiming the 3D printer maker MakerWorld platform hosted knockoff Labubu designs.
SPEE3D Cuts U.S. Army Replacement Part Time From 6 Weeks to 10 Hours — Wins Expeditionary 3D Printing Award
University of Tennessee DARC and Tennessee Army National Guard used SPEE3D's cold spray metal 3D printing to produce a mission-critical vehicle part in under 10 hours, winning the MILAM 2026 Expeditionary and Tactical 3D Printing Excellence Award.
The Job Roles Emerging With Additive Manufacturing as the Industry Matures
From Design for Additive Manufacturing specialists to Post Processing experts, the AM industry is spawning entirely new career paths that did not exist a decade ago.
AI Is the Next Big Shift in Additive Manufacturing — RAPID + TCT 2026 Shows How
RAPID + TCT 2026 features ten sessions on AI in AM, from design optimization to production monitoring. The industry is moving from experiments to production systems that learn and adapt.
AMUG Awards 2026 Scholarships to Educator and Student Pioneers in Additive Manufacturing
Li Yang Ph.D. and Abby L. Stamper selected for Randy Stevens and Guy E. Bourdeau scholarships, will present at AMUG Conference in Reno.
Labubu Sues Bambu Lab Over MakerWorld IP Theft — Designer Characters 3D Printed by Users
Pop culture character designer Labubu sues Bambu Lab in Chinese court, claiming MakerWorld design repository hosts unauthorized 3D printed copies of its copyrighted characters.
U.S. Marines Save $600K With 3D Printed Antenna Masts — $10 Replacement vs $5,000+ Order
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. designed a 3D printed replacement antenna mast for the MUOS satellite communications system, costing just $10 in materials vs $5,000 and months of lead time.
UNION and Firehawk Partner to Address America's Artillery Crisis With Software-Defined Manufacturing
UNION Technologies and Firehawk Aerospace partner to integrate software-defined factory platforms with advanced energetics manufacturing, targeting the strained 155mm artillery supply chain.
ATO Technology Partners With Dynamism to Bring Ultrasonic Metal Powder Systems to U.S. Market
ATO Technology partners with Dynamism to expand ultrasonic metal powder production systems across the United States, announced at AMS 2026 in New York.
SEMA Garage Partners With BigRep to Bring Large-Format 3D Printing to Automotive Aftermarket
The automotive aftermarket industrys premier product development center partners with German large-format 3D printer manufacturer to provide members with rapid prototyping capabilities.
Ursa Major Successfully Hot-Fires Latest Hadley Engine Variant — Powers Hypersonic Test Vehicle
Ursa Major has completed a successful hot-fire test of the latest variant of its Hadley engine, a 5,000-pound-thrust reusable liquid rocket engine designed for hypersonic applications.
Airbus Partners With Norsk Titanium to Install Merke IV DED System — Targets Aerospace Manufacturing Transformation
Airbus will install a Norsk Titanium Merke IV RPD system at its Varel facility as part of a new collaboration to advance directed energy deposition manufacturing for aerospace titanium components.
Airbus Partners With Norsk Titanium to Develop Titanium DED Process for Aircraft Manufacturing
Airbus installs Norsk Titanium Merke IV RPD system in Germany as part of process development partnership to qualify titanium 3D printing for aircraft production.
Ursa Major Hot-Fires New Hadley H13 Rocket Engine — 80% 3D Printed With Double Reusability
Ursa Major successfully tests new variant of its AM-enabled Hadley liquid rocket engine, featuring 80% 3D printed components and 2x the reusability of previous versions.
Toray Develops Spherical PA12 Powder for Powder Bed Fusion — Targets Smoother, Stronger 3D Printed Parts
Toray Industries launches Toraypearl PA12, a truly spherical polyamide 12 powder for PBF 3D printers, targeting surface roughness of Ra 7 μm and 50 kJ/m² Charpy impact strength.
3D Printing Daily — Thursday, March 5
Toray drops game-changing spherical PA12 powder, California takes on ghost guns, Raise3D goes SLS, and ELEGOO heads to PAX East.
Bambu Lab H2D Helps Veterinary Surgeon Rehearse Complex Surgeries With 3D Printed Bone Models
Veterinary orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sebastian uses Bambu Lab H2D to print exact bone replicas for pre-surgical rehearsal, reducing surgery time and improving outcomes for animal patients.
Issey Miyake Eyes Unveils 3D Printed UROKO Sunglasses With Eight Concave Lenses Inspired by Japanese Ceramics
Issey Miyake Eyes has released UROKO, groundbreaking sunglasses featuring eight 3D printed concave lenses inspired by the ceramic works of Japanese potter Shoji Kamoda.
Nigeria Approves First Industrial 3D Printing Solution for Oil and Gas — RusselSmith Partners With Roboze
Nigeria just approved its first industrial 3D printing solution for the oil and gas sector, potentially transforming how the industry manages supply chains and spare parts.
Raise3D Is Building a Complete Polymer 3D Printing Empire — And SLS Is the Latest Piece
After 10 years in FDM and a recent entry into resin, Raise3D is now tackling SLS. We spoke to CEO Edward Feng about why the company is building a complete polymer AM ecosystem.
Canada Just Committed $6.6B to Domestic Defence Manufacturing — And 3D Printing Is poised to Benefit
Canada has unveiled a massive defence industrial strategy with 6.6 billion in funding. Heres why additive manufacturing is a big winner.
Swiss Researchers Create Most Realistic 3D Printed Ear Cartilage — Matches Natural Tissue Properties
ETH Zurich researchers have produced elastic ear cartilage from human cells that remains stable in animal models — the most realistic lab-grown ear ever created.
Nigeria Oil and Gas Sector Turns to 3D Printing to Cut Costs and Reduce Downtime
As Nigeria invests $41 billion in oil and gas expansion, 3D printing is emerging as a key technology to localize spare parts production and reduce costly equipment downtime.
New Patent Proposes End-to-End Field Factory for 3D Printing Moon Dirt and Space Debris
A groundbreaking new patent describes a complete on-site manufacturing system that can turn lunar regolith, sand, and scrap metal into functional 3D printed parts using spectroscopy and AI.
Global Patchwork of 3D Printing Legislation Threatens to Stall Industry Progress
As governments worldwide grapple with 3D printed firearms concerns, a fragmented regulatory landscape emerges that could hinder technological advancement.
3D Printing Industry Launches Vertical-Focused AM Advantage Event Series for 2026
3D Printing Industry announces new vertical-focused online conference series covering aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing sectors.
Metamorphic AM Launches Rapid Geometry Review — AI-Powered 3D Printability Analysis
New service from Metamorphic AM uses AI to analyze 3D models for printability, material suitability, and manufacturability in minutes.
EU Proposes Tough New Rules on 3D-Printed Weapons — Could Set Global Precedent
The European Commission has unveiled a new directive targeting 3D-printed firearms, proposing harmonised penalties across all 27 member states.
Creality Launches Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1 — Turn Your Failed Prints Into New Filament
Creality has officially launched the Filament Maker M1 and Shredder R1, a desktop recycling system that transforms 3D printing waste into fresh filament at up to 1kg per hour.
Conflux Technology 3D Printed Oil Cooler Finishes Full Endurance Race With 20% Better Heat Rejection
Australian company Conflux Technology completed a full-distance endurance race with a 3D printed transmission oil cooler delivering 20% higher heat rejection than conventional solutions.
California Sues Operators of 3D Printed Ghost Gun Network — Seeks to Shut Down Blueprint Distribution
California Attorney General has filed a landmark lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation and CTRLPew LLC for distributing 3D printed firearm blueprints to unlicensed individuals.
HP Promises to Reveal 'Production-Ready' Industrial Filament 3D Printing in March Webinar
HP Additive Manufacturing hosts March 31 webinar showcasing the new HP IF 600HT system for high-temperature engineering polymers.
Additive Manufacturing Market to Hit $110 Billion by 2034 as Production Applications Surge
New report finds real part production driving unprecedented growth, with metal AM and polymer AM leading the charge toward mainstream manufacturing.
TCT Asia 2026: The World's Largest 3D Printing Event Returns to Shanghai with 550+ Exhibitors
Asia-Pacific's premier additive manufacturing show expands to 55,000 sqm as Bambu Lab, Farsoon, and BLT lead China's 3D printing revolution.
HRL Laboratories Launches 3D Printed Low-Chill Cooling Technology for Data Centers With 40% Better Performance
HRL Laboratories, jointly owned by Boeing and GM, unveils ARPA-E backed 3D printed direct liquid cooling solution that increases cooling capacity by 40%.
Researchers Test 3D Printed Milling Cutter With Conformal Cooling Channels
New study tests laser powder bed fused milling cutter with conformal cooling channels designed for cooler, longer-running cuts in demanding materials.
GLS and APES Partner to Bring 3D Printed Electronics to Semiconductor Packaging
Great Lakes Semiconductor partners with Advanced Printed Electronic Solutions to develop advanced semiconductor packaging using additive manufacturing, combining chip fabrication with 3D printed electronics.
Canada's $6.6B Defence Strategy Opens Major Opportunities for 3D Printing
Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy allocates $6.6 billion to expand domestic manufacturing, targeting aerospace, land vehicles, marine systems, and autonomous platforms — all key sectors for additive manufacturing.
Issey Miyake Eyes Unveils 3D Printed Sunglasses With Eight Concave Lenses
Issey Miyake Eyes releases UROKO sunglasses featuring eight concave lenses arranged in two rows, manufactured using 3D printing with ceramic-inspired finishes.
Stryker Unveils Triathlon Gold — First 3D Printed Femoral Component With Titanium Nitride Surface for Metal-Sensitive Patients
Stryker introduces its first commercially available 3D printed femoral component at AAOS 2026, featuring Titanium nitride surface for patients with metal sensitivity concerns.
3D Printing Daily — Wednesday, March 4
On Running reveals Cloudmonster 3 with 3D printed uppers, Bambu Lab opens first physical store, AI sensor fusion hits fault detection, and more.
Desktop 3D Printers Just Killed the Industrial Market — Now Printing Aerospace Parts With High-Temp Materials
Bambu Lab, Creality, and Prusa have pushed desktop 3D printing into industrial territory — printing aerospace components, drone bodies, and high-temp functional parts that once required $500K machines.
Researchers Turn Detoxified Asbestos Cement Into PLA Filler for Stronger 3D Prints
A research team proposes using detoxified asbestos cement as a depolymerization regulating filler in PLA composites, potentially improving print strength and thermal properties.
Ohio State Researchers Use Lasers to 3D Print Structures From Moon Dust
Ohio State University researchers demonstrate laser directed energy deposition with lunar regolith simulant, producing strong ceramic structures that could enable in-situ manufacturing for future lunar bases.
NCSU Develops Self-Healing Composites That Repair Themselves Over 1,000 Times
North Carolina State University researchers develop composite material capable of repairing itself over 1,000 times, potentially extending component lifespans from decades to centuries for aerospace and wind turbine applications.
Ohio State Scientists Use Laser 3D Printing to Turn Moon Dust Into Building Materials
Researchers at The Ohio State University have developed a laser-based 3D printing method that transforms simulated lunar regolith into durable structures, opening the door to building habitats directly on the Moon.
NC State Develops Self-Healing 3D Printed Composites That Repair Themselves Over 1,000 Times
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed fiber-reinforced polymer composites with 3D printed thermoplastic healing layers that can self-repair over 1,000 times, potentially extending component lifespan from decades to centuries.
On Running Launches Cloudmonster 3 With 3D Printed LightSpray Upper
Swiss footwear brand On introduces third-generation Cloudmonster lineup featuring 3D printed LightSpray upper on the Cloudmonster 3 Hyper model, marking the broadest rollout of additive manufacturing in the companys running shoes.
Nikon Books $575 Million Impairment on Metal 3D Printing Business — Growth Expectations Reset
Nikon records massive ¥90.6 billion write-down on its digital manufacturing unit, primarily the Nikon SLM Solutions metal 3D printing business, as market growth fails to meet expectations.
Hypersonix Achieves First Successful Hypersonic Flight with 3D Printed Scramjet Engine
Australian aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems completes historic DART AE hypersonic demonstrator flight, validating additively manufactured scramjet engine at Mach speeds.
Third-Party Software Marks New Phase in 3D Concrete Printing Development
As 3D concrete printing matures, third-party software solutions are emerging to address gaps in the ecosystem, from mix design to real-time monitoring.
Australian Researchers Find Way to Trace 3D Printed Ghost Guns Using Chemical Fingerprints
Curtin University study uses infrared spectroscopy to identify unique chemical profiles in 3D printing filaments, offering a new forensic tool for tracking ghost guns.
Tikkun Olam Makers Opens New York Innovation Center — Bringing 3D Printed Assistive Tech to the Big Apple
The nonprofit that connects makers with people with disabilities opens its first NYC hub, bringing open-source 3D printed assistive technology to the city.
DOE Awards DMG Mori $400K to Develop AI Tool for Faster 3D Printing Part Qualification
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded DMG Mori Federal Services $400K to develop an AI-powered tool that could dramatically speed up powder bed fusion qualification.
California Proposes Nation-First 3D Printer Firewall Law — Would Block Gun Designs Before Print Starts
California lawmakers have introduced AB 2047, requiring all 3D printers sold in the state to include certified software that detects and blocks firearm-related files before printing begins.
3D People Deploys AMIS Runtime in London Facility to Boost Production Efficiency
UK additive manufacturing service provider 3D People has deployed AMIS Runtime across its London production facility, aiming for faster turnaround times and higher consistency across shifts.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion Could Spot 3D Printing Faults Before They Become Costly Mistakes
Researchers propose combining machine vision, thermal readings, acoustic emissions, and vibration signals into unified AI models for reliable fault detection in additive manufacturing.
AML3D Reports Record A$16.5M in Orders as U.S. Defense Work Expands
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D reports A$16.5 million in orders as it expands U.S. defense contracts.
Manufacturing Technology Project Turns Metal 3D Printing Into a Predictive Process
American startup MTP launches AdditiveM platform combining AI and multiphysics simulation to make metal 3D printing predictive, not trial-and-error.
AML3D Reports Record A$16.5M Orders as U.S. Defense Work Expands
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D secures A$16.5 million in orders, with 87% from U.S. defense and naval projects.
MIT Develops Multi-Material 3D Printer That Produces Complete Electric Motors in 3 Hours
MIT researchers create a 3D printing platform capable of producing fully functional electric motors using five different materials in a single process.
Tsinghua University Achieves Sub-Second Volumetric 3D Printing with High-Speed Periscope
Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a volumetric 3D printing method that completes prints in under one second.
AMUG 2026 to Feature LEGO and Aerospace Heavyweights in Cross-Industry Keynotes
AMUG 2026 puts the spotlight on cross-industry collaboration with LEGO and General Atomics/Divergent keynotes.
Leading Minds and AM I Navigator Form Industry Alliance to Accelerate 3D Printing Adoption
Two of additive manufacturing's biggest consortia join forces to create the Additive Manufacturing Alliance, aiming to make 3D printing more accessible and less complex for industrial users.
Manufacturing Technology Project Launches AI-Powered Platform to Make Metal 3D Printing Predictive
MTP's AdditiveM platform combines AI, multiphysics simulation, and digital twins to transform metal additive manufacturing from trial-and-error to predictive engineering.
3D Printing Daily — Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
Daily roundup of the latest 3D printing news, research, and community highlights for March 3rd, 2026.
Miami Startup MATERIAL Raises $7.1M to 3D Print Batteries Directly Into Devices
MATERIAL HYBRID3D platform prints complete batteries into device structures, claiming 55% more range and $1.25M Air Force contract.
The Tribal Knowledge Crisis in 3D Printing: Why AI Is the Only Way to Save Decades of Expertise
As experienced 3D printing operators retire, they take decades of hands-on knowledge with them. AI could be the solution the industry desperately needs.
Victrex LMPAEK Outperforms Standard PEEK for 3D Printed Implants
Victrex LMPAEK polymers offer lower processing temperatures and faster production, making them ideal for medical implant 3D printing.
SYS Systems Achieves Number 1 Partner Status Across EMEA — Reports 20% Hardware Sales Growth
UK-based SYS Systems reports 20% hardware sales growth and receives top EMEA partner status from Stratasys, with over £4M in AM revenue.
CollPlant Launches BioFlex — Ready-to-Print Human Collagen Bioprinting Kit for DLP
CollPlant launches BioFlex, a ready-to-print recombinant human collagen kit for DLP 3D bioprinting, targeting drug discovery and tissue engineering.
3DQue Introduces Lifetime License for AutoFarm3D — Print Farms Can Now Skip the Subscription
3DQue has launched lifetime license options for AutoFarm3D, letting print farm operators own their automation software outright instead of paying monthly subscriptions.
Bambu Lab Opens First Physical Retail Store — Desktop 3D Printing Goes Mainstream
Bambu Lab has opened the world's first dedicated 3D printer retail store in Shenzhen's Nanshan District, marking a pivotal moment for desktop 3D printing as it transitions from niche hobby to consumer electronics mainstream.
28th Infantry Division Wins Army Innovation Award for 3D Printed Drone Recovery System
Pennsylvania National Guard team wins Best Innovation at U.S. Army drone competition with Project R.E.D. — a drone equipped with a 3D-printed carbon fiber robotic arm that retrieves downed UAVs.
SPEE3D Wins Military 3D Printing Award — Tennessee Army National Guard Project Cuts Repair Time from 6-10 Weeks to 24 Hours
SPEE3D and the University of Tennessee won the MILAM 2026 Technical Achievement Award for deploying cold spray 3D printing in the field, restoring a dead-lined MRAP medevac vehicle in under 24 hours.
Xometry Reports Record Q4 2025 Marketplace Revenue as 3D Printing Demand Surges
Xometry's marketplace hits record revenue in Q4 2025, showing strong growth in on-demand manufacturing and custom 3D printed parts.
Nikalex Combines Human Expertise with AI to Push Titanium 3D Printing Forward
California-based Nikalex bridges AI-driven design with human engineering expertise to deliver precision titanium 3D printed parts for robotics, medical, and aerospace.
Legacy Motor Club Brings Large-Format 3D Printing to NASCAR — BigRep STUDIO Prints Parts for $40K Per Season Down to $1,100
NASCAR's Legacy Motor Club has adopted BigRep STUDIO large-format 3D printing, cutting component costs from $40,000 to $1,100 per season.
Japan Builds First Government-Approved Two-Story 3D Printed Home — Cave-Inspired Design Passes Seismic Test
Japan has completed the first government-approved two-story 3D printed home, featuring a cave-inspired design that earned seismic compliance certification.
ETH Zurich 3D Prints Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage That Matches Natural Tissue
Researchers have successfully created elastic ear cartilage using human cells and 3D printing, achieving mechanical properties similar to natural tissue after six weeks of testing.
Amnovis CEO on 100K Implants, Multi-Material 3D Printing, and Redefining Manufacturing
Ruben Wauthle discusses Amnovis reaching 100,000 implants, expanding into industrial markets, and the future of multi-material metal 3D printing.
Algorithm-Driven Design Solves Nitinol 3D Printing Limitation — Achieves Full Superelasticity
Researchers use algorithm-optimized metamaterial architecture to recover 100% of nitinol shape memory properties in 3D printed parts, opening new applications in healthcare and aerospace.
3D Printing Daily — Monday, 2nd March 2026
Your daily dose of 3D printing news. Feed is quiet on Monday morning.
Sculpteo Adds HP Metal Jet 3D Printing to On-Demand Service
Sculpteo now offers HP Metal Jet binder jetting services across Europe and the USA, enabling customers to order production-grade metal parts without investing in hardware.
China Factory Runs 5,000 3D Printers — Outputting 160,000 Parts Per Day
A Shenzhen factory operated by Jinshi Huasu Technology has scaled to 5,000 desktop 3D printers, with plans to reach 10,000 by year end — demonstrating ultra high-volume additive manufacturing at an unprecedented scale.
From Keychains to Fidget Clickers: How One Singapore Designer Built a Pop-Up Business with 3D Printing
Jennifer Ang used her Bambu Lab A1 to create customizable fidget clicker keychains — and sold over 1,000 in just five months at pop-up shops.
Washington State HB 2320: The 3D Printing Bill That Could Change Everything
Washington State proposed HB 2320 would criminalize using 3D printers to create firearms without a license, sparking fears over maker community rights.
3D Printing Daily — Sunday, March 1st
Centrifugal resin printing breakthrough, ORNL's multi-extruder system, and 3D construction printing market set to explode.
Additive Manufacturing Market Shows Signs of Recovery in 2026
After a period of market headwinds, the additive manufacturing industry is showing renewed strength with improved trends since Q1 2026.
Immensa Joins Shell Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam — Bringing Digital Inventory to Europe
Middle East AM leader Immensa establishes European Center of Excellence at Shell open innovation campus, operating Factory-as-a-Service model for digital supply chains.
Meltio Expands US Footprint with AEC as Official Sales Partner
Spanish metal 3D printing leader Meltio partners with South Carolina's Automation Engineering Company to accelerate wire-laser metal deposition adoption across US industrial sectors.
Domoa Launches Singapore First Company Dedicated to 3D-Printed Luxury Real Estate
Domoa Private Limited becomes Singapore first company dedicated to integrating large-scale 3D concrete printing into luxury real estate development, targeting Southeast Asia market.
3D Printing Daily — Saturday, 28 February 2026
Desktop Metal's second chance, QinetiQ's recycled titanium breakthrough, and more news from the world of additive manufacturing.
Stratasys Patents Low-Temperature PolyJet — Print at 35°C Instead of 70°C
Stratasys has filed a patent for PolyJet materials that jettable at just 35C, opening doors for embedded electronics and biomolecule printing.
3D Printed Drones Market to Hit $3.5 Billion by 2033 — And It's All About Speed
New market analysis reveals 21.8% annual growth as defense, agriculture, and logistics embrace additive manufacturing for drone production. The key driver? Speed.
Desktop Metal: The Rise, Fall, and Second Chance of a Billion-Dollar 3D Printing Empire
Once valued at billions and promising to revolutionize manufacturing, Desktop Metal went bankrupt in 2025. Now under new ownership, its relaunch tells us everything about the state of industrial 3D printing.
Melotte Partners with amsight and Additive Center to Reduce CT Scanning for 3D Printed Semiconductor Parts
A Dutch partnership between Melotte, amsight, and Additive Center creates a comprehensive data capturing system that could reduce costly CT scanning in semiconductor manufacturing.
Fugo Precision 3D Debuts Revolutionary Centrifugal Resin Printer with Built-in Wash and Cure
Fugo Precision 3D introduces the worlds first all-in-one centrifugal 3D printing system that uses 2000 Gs of centrifugal force to eliminate layer lines.
New Patent Proposes Fully Automated AI-Driven 3D Printing for Patient-Specific Implants
A new patent filing describes an AI-driven 3D printer that could automate patient-specific implant production with minimal human touch time — essentially lights-out manufacturing for medical devices.
AM I Navigator and Leading Minds Launch New Alliance to Accelerate Industrial 3D Printing Adoption
At AMS 2026, Materialise CEO and Siemens VP announced a new Additive Manufacturing Alliance combining two major initiatives to make AM more accessible.
3D Construction Printing Explodes: Analysis Finds Rapid Growth Across Multiple Regions
Analysis reveals 3D construction printing (3DCP) adoption is growing faster than expected, driven by regional construction companies rather than individual projects.
6K Additive Secures Long-Term Nickel Powder Deal with Siemens Energy — Building Circular AM Supply Chain
Siemens Energy will supply nickel-based alloy revert powder to 6K Additive for processing into new AM feedstock, creating a circular economy for metal 3D printing.
AMUG 2026: LEGO Teams with General Atomics & Divergent for Cross-Industry Keynotes
LEGO additive manufacturing leader Ronen Hadar and a joint General Atomics-Divergent keynote highlight cross-industry collaboration at AMUG 2026.
ORNL Multiplexed Extrusion System Could Triple Large-Format 3D Printing Speeds
Oak Ridge National Laboratory-developed system combines multiple extruders into a single high-output stream, matching larger systems while maintaining precision.
Alloyed Unveils ABD-1000AM: The World's First 1000°C Nickel Superalloy Built for 3D Printing
UK-based Alloyed has developed ABD-1000AM, the world's highest temperature nickel-based superalloy specifically designed for additive manufacturing in jet engines.
Researchers Unveil MICRO: First Plug-and-Play Multimaterial 3D Printed Electrochemical Device
A research team has developed MICRO, a one-step multimaterial 3D printed electrochemical device designed for on-site analysis and drug screening applications.
ROBOZE 3D Prints Helicopter Intake Duct With 80% Cost Reduction
A prominent aerospace OEM consolidated a helicopter intake duct using ROBOZE Argo 500 HYPERSPEED, achieving 80% cost savings while maintaining performance requirements.
NASA JPL 3D Printed Spring Successfully Deploys on Spacecraft — Shows AM Future for Space Hardware
A 3D printed titanium spring designed at NASA JPL successfully deployed on a commercial spacecraft, demonstrating how additive manufacturing can cut costs and complexity for space antennas.
M3-CRETE: Open-Source Concrete Printer You Can Build and Deploy in the Field
Sunnyday Technologies releases an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use, scaling from 1 to 4 cubic meters with common components.
MIT Builds 3D Printer That Creates Working Electric Motors in One Step
MIT researchers have developed a multi-material 3D printer that can produce fully functional electric motors in about 3 hours using five different materials.
Sub-Second 3D Printing: Tsinghua Researchers Achieve Near-Instant Manufacturing
Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a volumetric 3D printing method that creates complex parts in under one second using a high-speed periscope system.
UK Defense Breakthrough: QinetiQ Flies First 3D Printed Part Made from Recycled Titanium
British defense leader QinetiQ has achieved a world first: a flight-critical 3D printed component made from recycled titanium successfully flown on a helicopter.
From Ender 3 to MakerWorld Star: How One Designer Became a Top Creator in Just 20 Months
Matthew Kimbrough started 3D printing in 2024 with an A1 Mini. Less than two years later, his designs are downloaded worldwide and he ran a successful crowdfunding campaign.
3D Printing Daily — Friday, 27 February 2026
A quieter news day with one major update: QinetiQ's recycled titanium helicopter flight gets more details. Plus TCT Asia shows AI moving to factory floors.
Generative AI Just Hit the Factory Floor: TCT Asia 2026 Shows the Full Manufacturing Workflow
TCT Asia 2026 demonstrated that generative AI has moved beyond design tools into real manufacturing — and the implications for 3D printing are massive.
The US Air Force Just Got a 9-Foot 3D Printer — Here's Why That Matters
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is developing a massive FFF printer capable of producing aerospace-grade components nearly nine feet tall, potentially revolutionizing military manufacturing.
AI Just Solved One of Resin 3D Printing's Most Annoying Problems
New research uses geometry-adaptive reinforcement learning to reduce peel forces in DLP printing, saving fragile features and increasing success rates.
3dfabs Revives the Dream of Distributed 3D Printing — Is 3D Hubs Back from the Dead?
Remember 3D Hubs? It's gone, but now a new service called 3dfabs is bringing back the distributed 3D printing network model.
China Shows Off Enormous 3D Print Farm in Shenzhen — And It Could Change Everything
A massive new 3D print farm in Shenzhen demonstrates ultra high-volume additive manufacturing capabilities that could redefine distributed printing.
XTPL Partners with Manz Asia: 3D Printed Electronics Enters the Semiconductor Big League
XTPL's Ultra-Precise Dispensing technology lands in Taiwan's semiconductor hub via Manz Asia partnership, opening doors for 3D printed chip packaging.
BigRep Enters Auto Aftermarket via SEMA: 6,000 Shops Now Get Large-Format 3D Printing
BigRep partners with SEMA Garage to give 6,000 aftermarket auto companies access to large-format 3D printing for prototyping and custom parts.
General Atomics + Divergent to Keynote AMUG: When Hypercar Meets Defense Drone
Steve Fournier of General Atomics and Scott Sawyer of Divergent will headline AMUG 2026, sharing how a chance meeting at the conference sparked a cross-industry 3D printing partnership.
Sculpteo Adds HP Metal Jet: Now You Can 3D Print Metal Parts Without Owning a 250K Printer
Sculpteo now offers HP Metal Jet 3D printing services, letting customers produce metal parts from prototypes to thousands of units without hardware investment.
California Bill AB2047 Would Require Firearm-Blocking Tech in All 3D Printers
New legislation would force manufacturers to register printers with DOJ and implement blocking algorithms or face $25,000 fines.
How University of Michigan Robotics Team Uses Bambu Lab to Iterate 10x Faster
Michigan Task-Based Robotics switched to Bambu Lab printers and cut iteration time from days to hours — now 3D printing is their foundational manufacturing tool.
Turn Your Bambu Lab A1 Into a Circuit Printer: New Technique Does Copper Electroplating While You Print
Researchers have developed a way to do copper electroplating directly on your 3D prints using a Bambu Lab A1 — creating real metal-polymer hybrid parts.
MIT Builds Working Electric Motor for 50 Cents Using Multi-Material 3D Printing
MIT researchers have created a 3D printing platform that builds fully functional electric motors in just 3 hours using five different materials.
3D Systems Adds 3 New Gum Shades to NextDent Denture Solution
3D Systems expands its NextDent denture jetting portfolio with Dark Pink, Light Pink, and Red Pink gum tones for more natural-looking dentures.
NVIDIA Backs Freeform with $67M to Bring AI to Metal 3D Printing Factory Scale
NVIDIA joins $67M Series B round for Freeform, as the startup plans to scale AI-driven metal AM from 18 lasers to hundreds with its Skyfall platform.
3D Printing Daily — Thursday, 26 February 2026
Today's roundup: NVIDIA invests in AI-metal AM, Sovol budget dryer review, 3D dental expansion, and more.
CORNCRETL: Mexico Turns Corn Waste Into 3D-Printed Building Material
Mexican design practice MANUFACTURA creates bio-based construction material from agricultural waste and ancient nixtamalization byproducts.
Melotte Builds End-to-End Data System for Semiconductor AM Production
Belgian precision manufacturer partners with Additive Center and amsight to create full-chain data traceability for semiconductor components.
3D Printing Daily — Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Overnight roundup: Quiet news cycle with tutorial content dominating feeds. Key stories from yesterday recap.
Siemens Energy and 6K Additive Close Long-Term Deal: 20 Tons of Recycled Nickel Powder Already Processed
Global supply agreement sees Siemens Energy supply spent nickel superalloy powder to 6K Additive for upcycling into virgin-quality metal AM powder.
Multimodal AI Sensor Fusion: The Next Frontier in 3D Print Fault Detection
Florida A&M researchers combine acoustic, vibration, and thermal sensors with AI to detect FDM faults in real time—catching problems before they ruin prints.
Stratasys and Novineer: FDM Parts That Perform Before You Print
New partnership embeds toolpath-aware simulation into GrabCAD Print Pro, letting engineers predict FDM part strength before hitting print — no more trial and error.
Snapmaker Patents Faster Multi-Color FFF Printing Without the Waste
Snapmaker has filed a patent for faster multi-color FFF printing that reduces waste without slowing down prints. The filing targets the fundamental problem with current AMS and MMU systems.
L3Harris Cuts Hypersonic Component Production Time by 90% With 3D Printing
Defense contractor L3Harris has achieved a 10x speedup in hypersonic propulsion component manufacturing using additive manufacturing, under a US Navy contract.
Australian Researchers 3D Print Concrete Underwater Without Accelerators
Breakthrough system prints underwater structures without chemical accelerators, opening new possibilities for coastal infrastructure.
Stratasys F900 Gets 22% Reliability Boost: Industrial FDM Just Got More Dependable
Customer Advisory Board feedback drives major reliability improvements for Stratasys flagship FDM system.
Xometry Posts Record 2025 Results and Announces CEO Transition
Manufacturing marketplace hits milestone quarter while announcing leadership change at the top.
Multimatic Motorsports Races with Conflux 3D Printed Oil Cooler: From Design to Track in Weeks
Conflux configurable 3D printed technology delivers race-ready oil cooler from design to car in weeks.
3D Systems Adds Three New Gum Shades to NextDent Denture Solution
Dark Pink, Light Pink, and Red Pink join the NextDent Jet Base portfolio, giving dental labs four shade options to match diverse patient gum tones.
TCT Awards 2026 Finalists Revealed: GM, NASA, and UK MOD Among Contenders
The TCT Awards head to Boston for the first time, with industry giants competing across nine categories celebrating additive manufacturing innovation.
From Crops to Concrete: Turning Corn Waste Into 3D-Printed Building Material
Researchers have developed a method to transform agricultural corn waste into sustainable 3D-printed construction material, offering a greener alternative to cement-based concrete.
Protolabs ProDesk: AI-Powered Quoting and DFM Analysis for 3D Printing Services
Digital manufacturer launches AI-enabled platform with real-time quoting and design for manufacturability analysis across 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding.
Filamentive rPA12: Nylon Filament Made from Recycled MJF Powder Waste
UK supplier Filamentive has launched rPA12, a nylon 12 filament made from 100% recycled Multi Jet Fusion powder waste — closing the loop on industrial AM scrap.
Materialise Q4 2025: Medical 3D Printing Drives 16% Growth as Company Beats Expectations
Materialise closes 2025 with strong Q4 results as medical segment surges 16.3%, outpacing overall 6.8% revenue growth.
3D Printing Daily — Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Spacecraft thermal pipes, AMS 2026 kicks off in NYC, and MIT's AI breakthrough for printable designs.
MIT 3D Prints Fully Functional Electric Motor for 50 Cents
Researchers develop multi-material 3D printer that produces working linear motors in ~3 hours, bringing us closer to printing complex machines.
Bambu Lab Reports Breakout 2025: 10 Million Monthly Users
MakerWorld hits 10M monthly active users, 2.6M models uploaded, as consumer 3D printing evolves from hobby into side business.
Colorado Bill to Ban 3D Printed Firearms Sparks Legal Battle
House Bill 26-1144 would criminalize unlicensed 3D printing of firearms and even possessing digital files with intent to manufacture illegally.
APES Partners with Great Lakes Semiconductor for 3D Printed Chip Packaging
Matrix6D maglev platform brings additive manufacturing to semiconductor packaging production.
AM Solutions M4 Basic: Post-Processing for Small Shops
Compact vibratory finishing system brings automated post-processing to small AM operations.
Prusa XL Roadmap: New Toolheads, Lower Price, and INDX Upgrade Coming
Prusa details its 2026 XL roadmap: new high-flow and abrasive toolheads, price reduction on base model, and the INDX multi-material upgrade approaching release.
Dyze Design Patents Modular Motion Control System for Additive Manufacturing
Canadian hotend manufacturer Dyze Design has patented a modular motion control system that could simplify motion system upgrades for 3D printer builders.
The Great AM Reset: Why Applications Will Decide Who Survives the 3D Printing Shakeout
The additive manufacturing industry is entering a new phase where application expertise beats technology hype.
BigTreeTech ViViD: Open-Source AMS for Klipper Printers
BigTreeTech launches ViViD, an open-source multi-material filament changer for Klipper-based 3D printers.
Velo3D Wins $11.5M Defense Production Contract for National Security Program
Velo3D secures multi-year full-rate production contract from US defense prime for sensitive national security program.
Amaero Reports 367% Revenue Growth as Titanium Powder Demand Surges
Australian metal AM specialist Amaero posted 367% first-half revenue growth, driven by titanium alloy powder demand from aerospace and defense sectors.
Infidex 176 V: Download and 3D Print Your Own Panoramic Film Camera
Russian photographer Denis Aminev shares a fully open-source 3D printable panoramic film camera that captures 3:1 aspect ratio images on standard 35mm film.
E-Force Marine Uses 3D Printed Hull Molds for Electric Catamaran Production
Miami startup replaces traditional boatbuilding with industrial-scale 3D printing — hull molds printed in 1.5m sections.
3D Printed Spacecraft Pipe Has Built-in Heater and Temperature Sensor
European consortium prints titanium pipe segments with embedded heating elements and sensors — no external wiring needed.
The HZG Group Story: From Concept Laser to Bavaria's 3D Printing Powerhouse
The founders of Concept Laser are building something bigger: a €60M fund reshaping European AM.
Netherlands Builds 3D Printed Navy Drone Boat in Just 5 Months
Dutch researchers printed a working naval vessel in one week. The military is paying attention.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2: Built-In 4-Color Printing Takes on Bambu AMS
Elegoo adds integrated 4-color printing to the Centauri Carbon 2 with the new CANVAS system.
Bambu Lab H2C and P2S Now Shipping in the USA: Seven-Nozzle Multi-Color Printing Arrives
Bambu Lab launches H2C with 7-nozzle multi-color capability and P2S mid-range printer in the US market.
AMS 2026: Additive Manufacturing Strategies Conference Kicks Off Tomorrow in New York
The premier AM business conference brings global leaders to NYC Feb 24-26 with keynotes from Stratasys, Prusa, and HP.
Harvard Rotary 3D Printing Creates Soft Robots That Move Like Muscles
A single rotating nozzle prints multi-material soft robots with built-in pneumatic channels that bend, twist, and grip on demand.
Creality CFS-C: The Multi-Material System That Eliminates Purge Waste
Crealitys new CFS-C uses remote cutting in the buffer to eliminate hot-end purging - a potential game-changer for multi-color printing.
Michigan Opens Industrial 3D Printing to Small Businesses Without Membership Fees
Automation Alley Project DIAMOnD now lets any business access industrial-grade polymer and metal 3D printing equipment.
Canada Unveils Two 3D-Printed Electric Vehicles with AI-Designed Chassis
Project Arrow Phase 2.0 debuts Vector and Borealis — Canadian-built EVs with 3D-printed aluminum and polymer chassis.
Ursa Major Appoints New CEO: What the Leadership Change Means for 3D Printed Rocket Engines
Dan Jablonsky steps down as Chris Spagnoletti takes the helm at the 3D printed rocket engine pioneer.
Six Fault Lines That Will Reshape 3D Printing: Industry Analysis 2026-2028
The AM industry faces six critical challenges that will determine winners and losers over the next two years.
3D Printed Microneedles Deliver Drugs Through Your Cheek — No Injections Needed
Researchers develop dissolving microneedles for buccal CBD delivery — a needle-free alternative to injections.
MIT Prints Structural Floor Trusses from Recycled Plastic — And They Meet Building Code
MIT researchers printed 8-foot floor trusses from recycled PET that support 4,000+ lbs. Each takes 13 minutes. The goal: 1 billion homes without cutting down the Amazon.
Recycled Nickel Powder Cuts Carbon by 99%: Oregon State LCA Confirms
Independent study shows Continuum Powders' recycled nickel delivers 58.8%–98.7% lower global warming potential than virgin material production.
Freeform Raises $67M: NVIDIA-Backed Skyfall Platform Promises 25x Faster Metal 3D Printing
AI-native manufacturer secures $67M Series B to deploy Skyfall, the 'world's fastest laser melting platform' — going live H1 2026.
Croom Medical Builds €18M Orthopaedic Centre with Multi-Material 3D Printing
Ireland's largest orthopaedic implant manufacturer invests €18m in 38,000 sq ft facility dedicated to additive manufacturing R&D and production.
Hexagon HYPERSCAN: No More Reference Targets — A 3D Scanner Built for the Factory Floor
Hexagons new portable 3D scanner eliminates reference targets, saving 15-30 minutes per setup. Certified for industrial inspection up to 7 metres.
Materialise Adds PEEK Implants to Cranio-Maxillofacial Portfolio
Surgeons can now choose between titanium and PEEK for patient-specific cranio-maxillofacial reconstructions within a single workflow.
Venom Aircraft: Concept to Flight in 71 Days Using 3D Printed Structures
Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries built a flight-ready autonomous strike aircraft in 71 days using 3D printed monolithic assemblies.
DISH 3D Printing: Millimeter Objects in 0.6 Seconds — Speed Meets Precision
Tsinghua University scientists achieve 0.6-second volumetric printing with 12μm resolution, eliminating the speed-precision trade-off.
3D Printing Daily — Monday, 23 February 2026
MIT motors for 50 cents, Colorado joins the regulation push, and Wigglitz takes Toy of the Year — your Monday briefing.
Sovol SV08 MAX: 3 Must-Know Features for 2026
Sovol outlines the key features of their SV08 MAX printer for 2026.
Stratasys Dental Training Models: 3D Printed Alternative to Cadavers for Dental Schools
New multi-material preset lets dental schools print realistic anatomical models for training, replacing cadavers and animal specimens.
Texas A&M Formula SAE Uses Bambu Lab for Lights-Out Race Car Production
Student engineering team achieves near-lights-out production with P1S and X1C.
YouTuber Creates Functional Chainless Bicycle Using 3D Printing
Viral DIY project shows what is possible with printed mechanical systems.
Wigglitz Wins Toy of the Year: How a 3D Print Farm Beat LEGO and Disney
A 3D printed collectible just won Toy of the Year against Pokémon, LEGO, and Disney. The Utah startup behind it runs 3,000+ Bambu Lab printers and made $18M last year.
OrcaSlicer 2.3.2 Beta: Per-Feature Flow Control, Ironing Fixes, and Happy Hare Sync
OrcaSlicer 2.3.2 Beta lands with per-print-feature flow rate control, fixed ironing tiger-striping, Happy Hare filament sync, and a redesigned G-code viewer.
Telemeter Launches Radar-Absorbing Filament: Print Your Own EMI Shields for Automotive Sensors
New PLA-based filament absorbs 76–81 GHz radar frequencies, letting engineers 3D print custom absorbers for automotive sensor testing and integration.
Lululemon Rolls Out 3D Printed Ceilings and Storefronts Worldwide with Aectual
Major retail brand using large-format 3D printing for global store architecture — recycled materials, double-curved surfaces, and circular manufacturing.
Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra Wins Red Dot Design Award 2025
Elegoo's 9K resin printer wins prestigious design award for balancing advanced technology with beginner-friendly features.
Proximal Sound Printing: Ultrasound 3D Prints Microstructures Directly Onto Silicone
Concordia researchers develop ultrasound-based 3D printing that creates microscale structures on soft polymers with 10x better resolution than existing methods.
3D Printing Daily — Sunday, 22 February 2026
Sound-wave printing, radar-absorbing filament, a 71-day combat drone, and Stratasys enters dental training.
World First: UK Flies a Structural Component 3D Printed from Recycled Titanium
QinetiQ and AMS Ltd. have completed the world's first flight of a helicopter carrying a structural part 3D printed from titanium recovered from a decommissioned aircraft. Here's why it matters.
Prusa CORE One+ Explained: New Features, Free Upgrade Path, and the INDX Multi-Material System
Prusa evolved the CORE One into the CORE One+ with auto vent, easier flex loading, and INDX 8-material support. Existing owners can upgrade free.
XO Armor Uses Bambu Lab X1C for On-Site Medical Orthotics Production
Healthcare startup XO Armor is using Bambu Lab X1C printers to produce custom orthotics on-site in minutes instead of weeks.
MakerWorld Cracks Down on AI-Generated Model Images: What This Means for You
Bambu Lab now requires real print photos on MakerWorld to stop AI-generated preview images that don't match the actual models.
Wohlers Report 2026: 3D Printing Hits $24.2 Billion — Services Are Now the Industry
The Wohlers Report 2026 is out — and the headline number is $24.2 billion. But the real story is in the shift: services now own 48% of the market, growing at 15.5% while machine sales barely budged at 3.6%.
Teaching Tech Is Closing the Chapter: Michael Laws Returns to the Classroom After 8 Years
After eight years running one of 3D printing's most beloved YouTube channels, Michael Laws is stepping back from full-time content creation and returning to his classroom roots. Here's what his work meant to the community — and what resources stay live.
Prusament PETG Ultraglow Green: The Brightest Glow-in-the-Dark Filament Just Launched
Prusa claims their new PETG Ultraglow Green is the brightest glow-in-the-dark filament on the market. We dug into the specs, tested the claims, and found out exactly what it takes to print with it.
Prusa XL Gets Price Drop and New Toolheads for 2026
Prusa cuts XL prices by $200 and announces silicone and pick-and-place toolheads coming in 2026.
Looking Into the Future: 3D Printed Jet Engine Alloys and Metal-Free Spinal Implants
From nickel superalloys that survive 1000°C to AI-designed ceramic spinal implants — here is what is coming down the pipeline in industrial 3D printing.
Anycubic Kobra X: Multi-Colour 3D Printing for £279 — Is This the Budget Bambu Killer?
Anycubic has squeezed multi-colour printing into a £279 package with the Kobra X — and the hidden ACE GEN2 system is turning heads. Here is what you need to know.
3D Printing Daily — Saturday, 21 February 2026
Prusa XL price drop, MakerWorld's AI image crackdown, and XO Armor's medical orthotics — your Saturday briefing.
Prusa Launches PETG Ultraglow: The Brightest Glow-in-the-Dark Filament
Prusa's new PETG Ultraglow Green is filled with maximum strontium aluminate for exceptional brightness — visible glow up to 6-8 hours after charging.
3D Printing Daily — Thursday, 20 February 2026
California proposes sweeping 3D printer restrictions, Bambu discontinues the P1P, and the KitchenAid pasta roller print goes viral.
Bambu Lab P1P Discontinued: What P1P Owners Need to Know
Bambu Lab retires the iconic P1P after 3 years. Here's the EOL timeline and what it means for owners.
California AB-2047: New Bill Would Restrict 3D Printer Sales to DOJ-Approved Models
A new California bill would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include government-approved firearm detection software. Here is what makers need to know.
Bambu Lab's Authentication Update: What It Really Means for You
Bambu's January 2025 firmware update broke local network printing for thousands of users. Here's what happened, why it matters, and what you should do.