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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.
A new CEAD patent rethinks slicing for elastomers, silicone, and concrete by letting the nozzle switch layers instead of stopping extrusion.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Sports has launched the X7C+ protective headband built around a 3D printed lattice structure the company says reduces concussion risk by 77 percent.
SYZMIK Sports has launched the X7C+ protective headband built around a 3D printed lattice structure the company says reduces concussion risk by 77 percent.
A 46-foot monument to Jose Rizal will be printed in ASA plastic sections and assembled on a concrete pedestal in Dapitan City.
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 Germany targets satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launches for European customers seeking sovereign space access.
Hi3D V3.0 jumps to 2048^3 voxel resolution and 8K textures, cutting the manual repair most AI 3D outputs still need.
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.
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's first dedicated laser machine arrives this fall. Here is what we know and what is still missing.
Continuous Composites has filed a ten-patent lawsuit against FibreSeek, claiming its continuous fiber printer infringes on foundational CF3D technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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'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.
Defense manufacturer Hadrian raised $1.37B at a $7.87B valuation to scale AI-powered factories building submarine, missile, and autonomous system parts.
Shenzhen Creality expects an H1 2026 loss of up to $9.4M, swinging from a $16M profit a year ago.
Prusa Research has released an unreinforced PA11 filament that prioritizes layer adhesion and low friction over the stiffness of its carbon-filled predecessor.
AxiLoop says its upcoming MC8 packs eight toolheads and automatic spool changes into a 300 x 300 x 300 mm build volume.
Prusa Research updated its high-end printer lineup with new nozzles, faster sensors, and chamber heating, while keeping prices flat.
Stratasys donated a refurbished F370 printer to Limbitless Solutions as the 12-year partnership shifts toward circular manufacturing.
Oqton beat Ansys, Autodesk, and Siemens at ASTRO America's second annual tech challenge with its LPBF distortion compensation tool.
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.
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.
A German motorsport team used SHINING 3D scanning to confirm that a rebuilt race car matched its original geometry before returning to the Nordschleife.
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.
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.
Swiss researchers built tiny drones propelled by 3D-printed acoustic resonators. The craft hover silently on ultrasonic frequencies at over 12,000 RPM.
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's new PLA Pure filament lists every ingredient and carries EN 71, EU 10/2011, and GREENGUARD certifications.
A Royal College of Art student reimagines the 300 million tennis balls that go to waste each year as sneaker uppers.
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 won an $800,475 EPA grant to develop 3D-printed seaweed structures that prevent harmful algal blooms in coastal waters.
Reebok and Allen Iverson have reissued the 1996 Question sneaker as a fully 3D-printed single-piece shoe with Zellerfeld, launching August 25.
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 has awarded a grant to MIT's Industrial Performance Center to study why technologies developed in America so often end up manufactured overseas.
A Japanese housing startup is teaming with a leasing giant to finance 3D printers and speed construction in a market short on labor.
LincSolution is leading a three-year Korean government-backed project to mass-produce 3D printed heat pump components for AI data center cooling.
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 Powders will test its cobalt chrome, Ti-6Al-4V, and stainless steel powders across Mastrex's MX series laser powder bed fusion machines.
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 posted its fourth straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA as more aerospace and defense customers move from prototype to production with titanium powder.
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.
Porous ceramic blocks use evaporative cooling to lower nearby air by almost 7 degrees Celsius in a campus test.
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 expects a 53 million yuan H1 loss, reversing a year-ago profit as marketing and R&D costs climb following its Hong Kong IPO.
A $1.37 billion Series D values Hadrian at $7.87B as the automated defense manufacturer folds 3D printing into its factory stack.
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's 3DXpert beat Ansys, Siemens, and Dassault in a Shark Tank-style competition focused on LPBF distortion prediction for Inconel 718 aerospace parts.
After launching its own 12-laser metal printer, Divergent reveals how it will phase out its Nikon SLM fleet and what comes next.
A U.S.-led team proved expeditionary metal 3D printing works in real combat conditions, producing parts aboard ship during RIMPAC.
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 has successfully 3D printed copper and its alloys on industrial RusMelt machines, opening doors for lighter heat exchangers and rocket components.
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 donated a refurbished F370 to Limbitless Solutions as the two organizations expand a 12-year prosthetics partnership focused on sustainability.
Norwegian AM firm AM North reduced per-project documentation from eight hours to under two after adopting amsight's quality management platform.
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.
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.
A full V8 engine block printed as a single piece in aluminum shows how metal additive manufacturing is moving from prototyping into automotive production.
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 is set to raise RMB 3.91 billion ($540M) from the Shanghai Stock Exchange, the largest domestic 3D printing deal in Chinese history.
Stratasys landed a $7.8M defense contract to build real-time quality monitoring into its F3300 and F900 industrial 3D printers.
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.
Defense manufacturer Hadrian raised $1.37 billion at a $7.87 billion valuation, with 3D printing now built directly into its factory stack.
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.
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 is replacing failing polymer galley latches on Airbus widebodies with titanium parts printed by Materialise.
ZB Designs signed its first entertainment IP deal and shipped physical Winx Club figures less than two months after the first call.
A Florida microfactory used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce an uncrewed vessel for defense customers, no molds required.
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.
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 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 researchers created a framework that maps how natural structures behave across scales, then turns those behaviors into 3D-printable designs.
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.
The Reebok Question 96/26 is a one-piece 3D-printed slip-on made by Zellerfeld, dropping August 25 for $170.
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 is asking industry and academia to develop underwater 3D concrete printing systems that use local sediment and seawater to repair ports and seawalls.
ExOne GmbH and voxeljet GmbH officially merged into a single legal entity on August 13, 2026, uniting decades of binder jet 3D printing experience.
Best Buy is selling the Bambu Lab P1S with AMS for $499, which is the lowest price this combo has ever reached.
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.
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 has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against FibreSeek's FibreSeeker 3 printer after three years of failed licensing talks.
America Makes has named 11 new Executive Committee members spanning industry, academia, and government for the 2026-28 term.
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.
An $800K EPA grant is funding AI-guided 3D-printed sargassum structures that capture phosphorus in Lake Okeechobee before it fuels toxic blooms.
Portals lets designers sell physical 3D prints without owning a printer, handling production, packing, and shipping from Slant 3D's print farms.
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.
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's V3.0 update pushes AI-generated 3D models to 2048³ voxels and 8K textures, with a 48-hour free trial starting August 19.
Best Buy is matching the record low price on the Bambu Lab P1S Combo with AMS during its 60th Anniversary sale.
Chinese equipment makers captured two-thirds of additive manufacturing revenue growth from 2020 to 2025 by undercutting Western machine prices.
The six-week AMDR program teaches Fort Bliss soldiers CAD, materials testing, and industrial 3D printing so they can certify parts for Army vehicles.
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 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.
MyMiniFactory founder Romain Kidd joins 3DPOD to discuss what it actually takes to turn Thingiverse around after six months as its CEO.
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 and NCDMM named six winners sharing up to $15M to modernize the defense industrial base with additive manufacturing and digital twin technology.
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 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.
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 is teasing the R1, a dedicated laser engraver and cutter arriving in September. Full specs come in late August.
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 reported Q2 revenue of $7.1 million, up 63% year over year, as aerospace and defense customers chase domestic metal powder supplies.
Modovolo selected Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament as the standard material for its modular BFP 3D printing platform aimed at aerospace and defense.
A Connecticut startup is printing single-part robotic grippers from PETG and TPU to shrink hardware development from weeks to days.
Tekna posted its fourth straight quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA as aerospace and defense customers ramp up titanium powder orders for serial production.
MIT researchers built a mathematical system that translates biological mechanisms into 3D-printable designs for soft robotics and aerospace.
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.
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.
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.
Three companies brought affordable desktop UV printers to San Francisco, with prices starting under $1,700 and full-color 3D printing on the horizon.
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.
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.
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 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's new NANOFABRICATOR PRO connects AI materials discovery with atomic-scale fabrication in a single production-ready platform.
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 used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce the TF-179 drone boat, advancing its push into military unmanned surface vessels.
Lincsolution is developing miniaturized heat pump components under a three-year government research program.
Oqton took first place at the second annual ASTRO-InSPIRE Tech Showcase, beating Ansys, Siemens, and Autodesk in LPBF distortion prediction.
Carbon's new DB 4000 denture base resin is FDA-cleared and claims 31% higher fracture toughness than the current category leader.
A Pennsylvania startup is developing secure, American-built 3D printers for defense users who cannot rely on foreign supply chains.
A Bangalore team successfully tested a 5 kN regeneratively cooled engine printed in copper alloy, setting up a reusable hopper launch later this year.
The upgraded CF250 + PPS250 system doubles production capacity over its predecessor and makes its global debut in Shenzhen on August 26.
Evan from Error by Human is building a Part 103 ultralight in his living room using a 3D printer, carbon fiber, and foam cores.
Swiss researchers built flying machines the size of a coin that lift off using only ultrasonic sound waves and 3D-printed cavities.
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.
xTool, EufyMake, and Morpho brought affordable UV printers to Open Sauce 2026, with prices starting at $1,699.
University of Melbourne students 3D-printed and test-fired a regeneratively cooled liquid rocket engine, winning the LOX bipropellant category at Race2Space.
A new Nebraska research hub will use 3D printing to build low-cost prosthetics, antimicrobial materials, and surgical training models.
A new ASTM video series visits the factories, recycling centers, and aerospace shops where additive manufacturing is actually being used.
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.
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.
Researchers at USC printed flexible MRI coils in under 10 minutes for roughly $30, producing four times the image contrast of standard adult sensors.
A containerized hybrid-metal printer aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt fabricated and repaired parts during RIMPAC 2026, cutting Navy supply chain delays.
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.
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.
A bio-inspired hydroxyapatite coating gives 3D-printed PLA bone implants the ability to disrupt bacteria and integrate with bone faster.
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 have opened a dedicated additive manufacturing facility in South Korea, consolidating polymer and metal 3D printing under one roof for the first time.
A parent-friendly 3D printing project uses a party balloon as a resonating chamber and finger-turnable plastic screws instead of metal hardware.
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.
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.
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.
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 Ben Wynne says additive manufacturing needs to move beyond prototyping and into consistent, high-volume production.
A Minnesota startup is replacing traditional gripper assemblies with single-part PETG and TPU prints to speed up robot development.
The fashion house worked with Sculpteo to produce TPU bustiers, PA12 scales, and hidden structures for its latest Paris runway show.
Swiss engineers built microfliers with 3D-printed acoustic cavities that generate thrust from ultrasonic frequencies, no motors required.
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.
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 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 maker released a 3D-printable cover that slides onto Flock license plate cameras, no glue or screws required.
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'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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 closed a $1.37 billion Series D at a $7.9 billion valuation to expand its automated manufacturing network for submarines, drones, and munitions.
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.
An Indiana startup launched a second-generation all-metal conductive filament that prints working circuits on standard FDM machines, no post-processing required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A new alpha tool called Printytron generates dimensioned STL files from written descriptions, no CAD required.
APPLE TREE has launched a 13-type FLASHFORGE filament range covering glow-in-the-dark, carbon fiber, glass fiber, lightweight, and recycled spool options.
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.
The CDC agency has published printable QR-coded stickers that point printer operators to official guidance on emissions, burns, and mechanical hazards.
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'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 platform turns STL uploads into storefronts in under a minute, with the company handling printing, packing, and shipping while designers keep the profit.
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.
Slant 3D's OilStick material keeps flying off the shelves as production demand surges past 8,000 jobs on the farm.
Oakland University and Automation Alley have launched an Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Troy, Michigan, built around a 475-printer additive manufacturing network.
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 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 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.
The compact i7 Nano pairs a snap-on CFS nano with AI camera monitoring and a 500 mm/s top speed for beginners.
Five Fall/Winter 2026-27 looks relied on MJF and SLS parts from Sculpteo, from a flexible bustier to thousands of individual scales.
A New Zealand engineer spent six years building a 3D-printable robotic system that reads guitar tablature and plays a real acoustic guitar autonomously.
Maker's Muse tested PEBA flexible filament against an open flame and found it burns longer than TPU, contradicting assumptions about safe workshop materials.
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.
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 Indian partner WOL3D just opened an experiential 3D printing retail store in Pune, letting shoppers watch printers work live.
Modovolo's BFP platform will run on Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament, creating a fully domestic supply chain for aerospace and defense parts.
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 has validated KeySplint Hard Clear resin on its Lumia X1, giving dental labs a biocompatible option for splints, retainers, and nightguards.
Researchers at TU Graz built a passive cooling wall from 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes that lower temperatures by nearly 7C without any electricity.
A damage-prone polymer latch in A330, A340, and A380 roller shutters is now being replaced with a 3D-printed titanium version.
Elevation Spine's Saber-C AVIA, featuring a porous 3D-printed titanium interbody, is now available for cervical fusion surgery in the US.
Canuck Creator's BabyBeltPRO build series reaches the critical first-print milestone in a new livestream sponsored by LDO Motors.
A California company 3D-printed almost an entire Mercedes eSprinter camper van interior, cutting 1,500 pounds and reshaping how conversions are built.
Elegoo's first filament dryer hits 85C to tackle wet spools, with automatic rotation and 11 presets for $70.
LONGER's ePrint combines dual-head UV printing, DTF transfers, and rotary mode in one desktop machine, with pre-orders now open.
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 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 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 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.
The Cleora development in Salida, Colorado is completing infrastructure and seven homes while training students in automated construction at Colorado Mountain College.
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.
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 is shipping the G1 Series, a modular desktop machine that combines full-color resin 3D printing and UV printing starting at $1,999.
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.
A Florida manufacturer used large-format robotic 3D printing to produce an uncrewed surface vessel for U.S. military customers in days, not months.
University of Suffolk researchers are advancing 3D-printed personalized medicines and polypills that could cut side effects and ease pill burden for millions.
Formlabs named former Apple hardware chief Dan Riccio as an advisor and investor as the company reshapes its board ahead of a potential IPO.
Defense manufacturer Hadrian closed a $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation as US military spending accelerates.
Four Shenzhen companies account for 88% of global entry-level 3D printer shipments as the city's exports surge 127.5%.
Four Shenzhen companies account for 88% of global entry-level 3D printer shipments as the city's exports surge 127.5%.
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 researchers used liquid metal jet printing to produce crack-free AA7075 parts that match or exceed the strength of traditionally manufactured alloy.
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's new Kobra X brings native four-color printing to the desktop for under $300, cutting purge waste by over 80 percent.
A San Diego hospital uses 3D-printed heart models and virtual simulations to plan complex transplants before the first cut.
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.
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.
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 landed another $9 million Air Force contract to complete a large-format metal printer demonstrator by 2027. Here is why the program matters.
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's new SPARKX i7 Nano fits multicolor printing into a tiny footprint, shipping today for $299 with the CFS nano Kit.
Anycubic's Photon P1 Max enters presale with an 18.3L build volume, 12K monochrome LCD, and support for high-viscosity resins.
Creality's new SPARKX i7 Nano shrinks the multi-color printer footprint while keeping four-color printing, AI monitoring, and a $299 price tag.
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.
A California company used large-format industrial 3D printing to create a Sprinter van interior that shaves 1,500 pounds off the build weight.
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 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.
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.
Aerospace and defense revenue jumped 17 percent as the company shifts from prototype machines to manufacturing repeat business.
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 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.
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 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'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 is teasing a standalone laser engraver called the R1, with full specs due late August and pre-orders opening in September.
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.
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.
AnyShape and Materialise each installed large-format EOS systems to meet growing aerospace and defense demand in Europe.
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau has started an in-house construction 3D printing division following the completion of its two-story printed headquarters in Germany.
Stratasys will develop real-time process monitoring for its F3300 and F900 industrial FDM printers under a new America Makes award.
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.
DEVCOM Armaments Center sent engineers across the Pacific to print circuit boards and replacement parts for Marines using silver conductive ink and handheld scanners.
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 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 is refreshing its XL, CORE One+, and CORE One L+ printers with new belts, nozzle wipers, and other improvements at no extra cost.
Dewu Technology says ultra-high-precision metal printing slashes post-processing from 70% of total cost to under 20%.
A new CAD foundation model from Backflip AI converts 3D scans and STL files into editable parametric models in minutes, not days.
Meshy 7 introduces higher-fidelity geometry and a formal benchmark for measuring how closely generated 3D models match their source images.
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.
A cross-campus RIT team combined 3D-printed hybrid materials, smart sensors, and bioprinting to create a more lifelike prosthetic finger.
eSUN's PLA-HF filament is built for high-speed FDM printing, with the company claiming reliable extrusion beyond 1000mm/s on compatible machines.
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.
A US drone startup used HP 3D printing to preserve complex aerodynamics while switching to compliant components, cutting redesign time from months to days.
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 officially opened its Livermore production campus, Forge 1, one of the largest metal additive manufacturing facilities in North America.
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 will unveil its first dedicated laser cutter and engraver in September, separating the beam from its multi-function printers.
A major Japanese leasing firm will finance construction 3D printers and explore building leases as 3D-printed housing moves from prototypes to volume production.
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'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.
The US Navy will accept 3D printed submarine parts under new material-process combinations, Vice Adm Robert Gaucher confirmed.
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's new M1D combines IDEX dual-extrusion with six swappable toolheads, letting one machine print up to seven materials with almost no waste.
A containerized HP Multi Jet Fusion factory at sea built flight-ready drones and emergency spares during the world's largest naval exercise.
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.
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'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 replaced its founding-era board leadership and added a former Apple hardware executive as the company prepares for the next phase of growth.
The second-generation copper filament sells out fast while Kupros builds a patent-pending workflow for embedded electronics on standard FDM printers.
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.
Dewu Technology says ultra-high-precision metal printing slashes post-processing from 70% of total cost to under 20%.
A California drone startup used HP 3D printing to redesign its airframe around NDAA requirements without losing aerodynamic performance.
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'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.
KeySplint Hard Clear is a new biocompatible resin for the Lumia X1, formulated for post-trauma tooth immobilization and clear dental retainers.
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.
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.
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'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.
Carnegie Mellon researchers combined machine learning and experiments to find tungsten alloys that survive 3D printing without cracking.
Apple's former hardware engineering SVP is advising Formlabs and putting his own money behind the SLA and SLS 3D printing company.
My3D personalized pelvic implants have now been used in 1,000 procedures, showing how 3D printing is becoming standard for complex orthopedic reconstruction.
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.
A new vacuum drying module fits onto the vLoader 250 conveyor and conditions metal powder before it reaches the build chamber.
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.
A containerized 3D printing platform produced over 1,000 parts and 12 combat drones at sea in Sea State 5 conditions during RIMPAC.
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 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.
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.
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.
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'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 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.
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.
The automaker's new Additive Manufacturing Solution Center in South Korea puts six AM processes under one roof, from polymer prototyping to metal tooling.
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 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.
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 Research has released a new natural PA11 filament designed for flexible, low-friction functional parts that move and take repeated impacts.
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.
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's upcoming K3 swaps nozzles in five seconds, prints 80A TPU, and mixes nozzle sizes mid-print. Here's what we know so far.
Researchers at TU Graz used porous 3D-printed ceramic cubes and evaporative cooling to drop temperatures nearly 7C with zero power.
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.
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 grew second-quarter revenue 52% and lifted its full-year outlook as aerospace and defense orders pour in.
Taiwan's defense minister used the Han Kuang Exercise to show how field 3D printers keep drone units flying when supply lines break.
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 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 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.
A startup-backed four-head FFF printer with linear motors and a $1,099 Kickstarter price targets multi-color printing without the purge waste.
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 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.
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 addresses backers' top concerns about the G1 Series Kickstarter, from printhead lifespan to ink costs and daily upkeep.
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.
A New Jersey university has installed live process monitoring on its new metal 3D printer, giving students real-time defect detection experience.
The US Air Force has handed 3D Systems another $9 million to keep developing its large-format metal 3D printer for defense applications.
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
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.
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.
A new 3DNatives roundup compares six AI 3D model generators and tests whether their outputs are actually ready to slice and print.
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.
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.
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.
Pusan National University and ORNL developed a 3D-printable material that can be programmed to contract or elongate when heated.
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 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's new PLA-HF filament is built for high-speed FDM, promising stable extrusion at 1000mm/s while keeping surface quality intact.
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 has sued FibreSeek, alleging the FibreSeeker 3 printer infringes ten US patents covering continuous fiber 3D printing technology.
Metal Powder Works has appointed Dr Ahmed El Desouky as chief operating officer to scale production and improve powder yield.
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.
The metal 3D printing company returned to positive gross margin and raised its full-year guidance on strong aerospace and defense demand.
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 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.
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 has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to step down and retire from the board later this year.
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.
Nine new America Makes Ambassadors named at MMX in Youngstown, with defense, aerospace, and domestic manufacturing dominating the 2026 class.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Three teams will spend the next few years building faster qualification paths for laser powder bed fusion parts in defense applications.
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau printed a two-story office in 105 hours and turned that single project into an in-house 3D concrete printing business.
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's Portals platform connects designers with a 1,000-machine print farm, letting creators sell 3D-printed products without owning any hardware.
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 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 has launched Cu29 V2 conductive filament and is developing a patent-pending workflow for printing embedded electronics on standard desktop FFF and FDM printers.
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.
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.
During RIMPAC 2026, Marines produced over 1,000 components and 12 FPV drones from a manufacturing setup aboard the USS Essex.
With the G1 Series past $10 million on Kickstarter, HeyGears is addressing backer concerns about printhead lifespan, maintenance routines, and total ownership cost.
Bloomberg reports that SoftBank-backed Formlabs is exploring an initial public offering that could raise up to $500 million.
India-based iAM3D's new LPW Z2500 metal 3D printer offers a 2.5-meter build envelope and dual powder and wire deposition modes.
The space company's new Munich entity will produce satellites and components locally, citing European demand for sovereign manufacturing capability.
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.
Sculpteo produced five Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture looks using HP Multi Jet Fusion, printing in TPU and PA12 for the FW26-27 runway.
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.
A patent-pending workflow for desktop FFF printers lets makers embed circuits, sensors, and antennas directly into 3D-printed parts.
The Department of War is funding on-site quality assurance development for Stratasys's two flagship production FDM printers.
Healthcare and aerospace kept 3D printing earnings stable while dental scanner demand softened.
A Minnesota National Guard site will host live-fire rocket propellant testing for defense additive manufacturing.
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.
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.
Jeffrey Graves is leaving 3D Systems after six years, and the company that invented stereolithography is once again asking what it wants to be.
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.
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.
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's first India-specific launch brings a sub-50,000-rupee open-bed printer to a market hungry for larger build volumes.
Tom Bakker's Metal Base turns LPBF metal printing from a factory-floor expense into something a small shop can actually afford.
A Oregon-based supplier to drone makers runs three EOS SLS systems and is doubling capacity every year to meet UAV demand.
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau 3D-printed its own two-story headquarters in Lower Saxony, then turned the project into a permanent business unit.
HeyGears launched the G1 Series on Kickstarter, combining full-color 3D printing, texture printing, and UV printing in one desktop machine.
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 passed its ISO 9001:2015 audit with no non-conformities, valid through 2029.
A team from Pusan National University and ORNL published Nature research on 3D-printed liquid crystal elastomers.
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.
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.
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 printing is moving into cooling panels for body armor, helmets, seats, and safety gear. Conformal textures and integrated channels make it possible.
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.
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.
From screen-printed organic transistors to tabletop EUV lithography, these are the methods researchers use to print working electronic components.
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 has released the Point II, a refreshed handheld laser scanner for industrial metrology with improved data capture and the same Artec Studio workflow.
Vitriform3D and ORNL turned discarded glass into coasters, tiles, and wall cladding using binder jetting. The material is 90 percent post-consumer waste.
The materials company already 3D-prints industrial elastomers. Now it is validating rocket propellant formulations at a 53,000-acre National Guard site.
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.
A third tranche of defense funding takes the GEN-II DMP-1000 program to $27.4M total ahead of a September 2027 finish line.
Healthcare and aerospace carried three very different 3D printing companies through a solid quarter.
The Shenzhen 3D printer maker warned of a first-half loss after its May Hong Kong listing as marketing and R&D costs climb.
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.
A new MIT process uses a water-soluble interface layer so resin supports survive multiple prints, cutting support waste by over 90 percent.
Firestorm Labs ran its mobile factory aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026, proving 3D printing can work in rough seas.
The FDA gave Walter Reed 510(k) clearance for its 3D-printed titanium cranial plate, a first for a point-of-care institution.
Custom 3D-printed handlebars, grips, and training gear gave para-triathletes and archers a real edge in Glasgow.
A single 3D-printable material can be programmed to stretch or shrink when heated, depending only on how the printer is set.
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 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 returned to healthcare growth, Prodways posted its first quarterly revenue increase this year, and Align Technology set a new record despite softer scanner sales.
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.
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.
The two digital manufacturing platforms raised their full-year forecasts, while Lincoln Electric's industrial spending stayed strong.
Two companies split production across states to meet a festival deadline, proving distributed manufacturing is ready for real commercial work.
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 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.
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.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's new controller catches temperature errors in large composite 3D prints and corrects them automatically.
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.
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'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.
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.
A startup called Kupros is selling Cu29, a copper-based filament that lets FDM printers produce embedded circuits, sensors, and antennas.
The company behind Portals is scaling to 1000 FDM machines in one facility, aiming to make 3D printing competitive with injection molding at volume.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The German ceramics manufacturer passed its first ISO audit under the Sinto brand with zero non-conformities.
TrashBench designed a 3D-printed water block that bypasses the GPU heatsink entirely, pumping coolant straight onto the silicon die.
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 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.
A new video tour reveals how Slant 3D manages its massive FDM print farms, from batch production to post-processing and shipping.
Firestorm Labs deployed its xCell microfactory aboard the USS Essex and produced working drones at sea, no shore resupply needed.
HeyGears crossed $10M on Kickstarter with a machine that combines full-color 3D printing, texture relief, and UV flatbed printing in one modular system.
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.
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 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 will spend $8-10 million to install Massivit large-format 3D printers in Kanpur, cutting aerospace composite tooling time by 90 percent.
The Pennsylvania powder producer reported $7.1 million in quarterly revenue as aerospace and defense customers shift to domestic metal feedstock.
A researcher open-sourced a Computed Axial Lithography printer that produces solid objects in seconds, not hours, using off-the-shelf parts.
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.
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.
Researchers at Hiroshima University and Mitsubishi Materials have developed a 3D printing method for tungsten carbide cutting tools that dramatically cuts material waste.
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.
The Barnes Global Advisors is working with Bechtel Plant Machinery to structure a public additive manufacturing materials database for naval engineering programs.
PharmaTher Holdings is working with Craft Health to see if the CraftMake platform can print custom peptide doses at a compounding pharmacy.
A YouTuber built a TPU airless bike tire on his 3D printer and tested it on extreme off-road trails.
Three manufacturing leaders posted record results last quarter, and 3D printing demand is part of the story.
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 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 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 researchers built a 3D printing system that lets objects change how they look when pressed or turned, no wiring required.
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.
A St. Petersburg manufacturer used large-format robotic additive manufacturing to produce an unmanned surface vessel for U.S. defense customers.
Creality's K3 flagship pairs KliTek, a 5-second automatic nozzle changer, with a CoreXY frame and four tool heads.
Bambu Lab's biggest open-bed desktop printer lands in India with a 330mm build volume and a sub-$515 price tag.
A University of Illinois team used a 3D-printed aluminum lattice to redirect heat around objects, making them invisible to infrared cameras in tests.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau 3D-printed its two-story German headquarters and turned construction additive manufacturing into a standalone business unit.
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 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.
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.
The filament business looks simple from the outside. Inside, it is a brutal squeeze between OEM supermarkets and premium niche players.
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.
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 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's new Pika scanner uses seven blue lasers and Gaussian Splatting to capture real-world objects in minutes.
Ugee's new Funbox printer removes every barrier between a child and their first 3D print.
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.
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.
SoftBank-backed Formlabs is exploring a public listing five years after its last funding round valued the company at $2 billion.
Australian creator Mike Lake is building a driveable Formula 1 replica from 3D-printed parts and fitting it with a Mercedes V12.
A Chinese patent application shows Bambu Lab working on a simpler, slide-in printer assembly. The goal is faster setup and easier manufacturing.
EOS subsidiary AMCM opened a new Weilheim facility with Bauer Group to assemble its largest metal 3D printing systems in parallel.
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.
Slant 3D's Portals platform lets designers upload models and sell print-on-demand products while the company handles every physical step.
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.
Researchers at TU Graz used 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes to drop room temperatures by nearly 7C using only evaporative cooling and water.
Two brothers borrowed $600 from their parents, bought a 3D printer, and now sell custom fidgets and toys from their playroom.
A new water-soluble interface lets resin 3D printers use the same support structures again and again, cutting waste and post-processing time.
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 is selling a one-piece 3D-printed Climacool Laced sneaker for $160, using Digital Light Synthesis to make a fully ventilated lattice upper.
A Miami climate startup backed by Mark Cuban raised $10 million to scale 3D-printed seawalls that hold back water and restore marine life.
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.
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 is using Stratasys FDM printers to manufacture assembly drill guides at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional methods.
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 new LIBERTAS software dynamically adjusts scan parameters to reduce support structures and improve downskin surface finish on RenAM 500 metal printers.
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 has partnered with Indianapolis-based FITASY, a 3D-printed custom-fit recovery footwear maker, as its official footwear partner.
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.
Firestorm Labs manufactured 12 drones and over 1,000 parts aboard the USS Essex during RIMPAC 2026 using a containerized microfactory.
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.
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.
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's ePrint is open for global pre-order through September 10, combining UV printing, DTF transfers, and embossed 3D textures in one desktop machine.
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 named winners for its $9M Delta Qual 2.0 program, funding three teams to accelerate metal 3D printing qualification for defense applications.
An open-source volumetric printer using computed axial lithography can produce solid objects in seconds, and the build files are free.
German startup act'ble has developed a modular 3D-printed pointe shoe that replaces the disposable design dancers have relied on for centuries.
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'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.
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 disclosed a leadership transition plan alongside Q2 results, with Dr. Jeffrey Graves set to retire once a successor is named later this year.
Record revenue and a growing backlog show that reshoring metal powder for defense and aerospace is no longer a niche strategy.
Three manufacturing heavyweights reported record revenue, but 3D printing growth looks very different across each business.
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.
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 became the first Australian team to hot-fire a regeneratively cooled 3D-printed liquid rocket engine at the Race2Space competition in the UK.
An Austin startup used a five-ton Vulcan printer to build the first of ten 3D-printed barracks for the Army.
Auxilium's AMP-1 bioprinter produced kidney, liver, and cartilage tissues aboard the ISS during Mission AXLM-3.
A Singapore company's paste-extrusion printer produced peptide doses for a Canadian pharma partner, testing whether 3D printing can replace hand compounding.
A fresh analysis of the desktop filament market shows mid-range brands squeezed between OEM convenience plays and deep-discount value players.
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'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, Florida has started construction on its first 3D-printed home, part of a plan to build up to 150 affordable houses.
Boom Supersonic is using Stratasys FDM 3D printing to produce drill guides at 92% lower cost than machining, cutting lead times by a week.
A Kickstarter-bound quad-head FFF printer with linear motors wants to quadruple output without asking you to learn a new workflow.
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 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'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'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.
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's first dryer reaches 85C to eliminate wet-filament problems like popping, stringing, and weak layers.
A new MIT system lets makers print objects with lenticular surfaces that shift appearance when pressed, slid, or rotated: no sensors or batteries required.
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.
A Japanese team figured out how to 3D print one of the hardest materials on Earth while using far less expensive raw material.
A consulting firm is building a comprehensive materials and process database to help the Navy qualify more metal 3D printed parts faster.
The Delta Qual 2.0 program distributes $9 million across three teams tasked with streamlining metal 3D printing qualification for defense manufacturers.
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.
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.
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'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's largest open-bed desktop printer arrives in India with a 330x320x325 mm build volume and a sub-Rs 50,000 starting price.
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.
Three manufacturing companies with 3D printing exposure reported record results, showing that industrial spending remains healthy even if pure-play AM growth varies.
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.
German startup act'ble built a modular pointe shoe with a 3D-printed sole that lasts five times longer than traditional satin shoes.
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 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 researchers are 3D printing chondrosarcoma cells into hydrogel to understand why this bone cancer resists standard treatments.
At Beilinson Hospital in Israel, surgeons replaced part of a young patient's chest wall with a custom 3D-printed PEKK implant.
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.
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.
University of Melbourne students built a regeneratively cooled liquid rocket engine using metal additive manufacturing and took first place at Race2Space.
Bechtel Plant Machinery is building a public AM materials database for the US Navy with help from Barnes Global Advisors.
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 Technologies is installing a 3D Systems metal printer to make monolithic hypersonic heat exchangers from C103 powder, with production targeted for 2026.
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 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.
After eight years of development, Elmet Technologies is installing a 3D Systems metal printer to produce monolithic C103 niobium heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles.
A maker known as Berm Peak used TPU filament and multiple design iterations to build a functional airless tire for extreme off-road use.
The additive manufacturing industry is facing a familiar economic trap: expectations are rising faster than real commercial adoption.
Prusa paused INDX kit shipments after Bondtech admitted its nitrocarburized nozzles cannot match the hardened steel spec promised to Founders Edition buyers.
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 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.
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.
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 is combining full-color 3D printing, UV coating, and DTF textile printing in one desktop machine called the G1 Series.
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 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's new Translucent Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White, Black, and Smoke Black Pro PCTG filaments are tuned for FullSpectrum and other color-mixing 3D printers.
Czech researchers created porous titanium joint implants loaded with antibiotics, designed to fight post-operative infection while bone grows into the lattice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
German startup act'ble has spent six years refining a modular 3D printed pointe shoe that lasts five times longer than traditional pairs.
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.
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.
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's new PLA-Coffee filament mixes recycled coffee grounds into standard PLA, giving makers a more sustainable material that smells like coffee while printing.
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 Advanced Ceramics Europe passed its ISO 9001:2015 audit with zero non-conformities, valid through July 2029.
ASTM Committee F42 is drafting a guide to help designers avoid shrinkage and embrittlement in 3D printed ceramic parts.
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 has officially entered the Indian market with the A2L, its largest open-bed desktop 3D printer, priced at Rs 48,999.
Gary Turner, former Ricoh VP and GM, has acquired the 3D for Healthcare unit and relaunched it as an independent company called Myrava.
Elmet Technologies is installing a 3D Systems DMP Flex 350 Triple to 3D print monolithic hypersonic heat exchangers from C103 refractory metal.
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.
A single $3,599 machine that builds, colors, and textures 3D prints straight off the build plate just passed $10 million on Kickstarter.
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.
TAAG Global and the University of Bristol Business School launched a joint intelligence platform to help manufacturers turn technology into profitable businesses.
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 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.
A new 5-in-1 DTF apparel printer with built-in air filtration arrives at a price that small-run creators can actually stomach.
Researchers used a nanoscale mask to diffract laser light into a 3D pattern, fusing an entire print in about 20 seconds instead of hours.
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.
Matthäi Schlüsselfertigbau used a COBOD printer to build its own 364m2 two-storey office, then decided to sell the capability to clients.
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.
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.
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.
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's new Plus5 delivers a 320x320x300 mm build volume, 65C heated chamber, and 370C hotend for under $750.
Slant 3D's Portals platform now lets creators upload STL files and sell 3D-printed products without buying a single printer.
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's new marketplace update adds live creator leaderboards and cross-creator fit profiles, making custom-fit 3D printed shoes more personal than ever.
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'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 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 officially launched in India with its A2L large-format desktop 3D printer, priced from Rs 48,999.
EOS is lending its metal AM expertise to a Finnish-led EU consortium studying how materials behave in hydrogen environments.
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.
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.
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.
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's follow-on order from a Chinese flat-panel display maker shows its electronics repair tech is moving from pilot to production.
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 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 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 has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to leave, with an executive search firm now leading the effort.
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 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.
Italian aerospace supplier NESST Srl used ROBOZE 3D printers to build a flight-ready CubeSat 3U structure, with ROBOZE supporting process parameter optimization.
More than 13,000 square metres of MACH 2028 floor space is already booked, with the additive manufacturing zone filling fast.
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.
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 is running 50,000-layer builds on an EOS M300-4 to prove metal parts can be qualified during production, not after.
UPM Group used large-format robotic additive manufacturing to build a fully 3D printed exhibition stand for EuroShop 2026 in roughly six weeks.
GEFERTEC's new arcTitan is a sealed-chamber wire-arc additive manufacturing system engineered specifically for titanium, aluminum, and nickel-based alloys.
The Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center used 3D printed electronics to repair drones across Hawaii and Okinawa during the Valiant Shield exercise.
Kentstrapper's new Mille printer offers a full cubic metre of build space, interchangeable toolheads, and an AI assistant for remote support.
The US Army's DEVCOM Armaments Center printed and repaired drone electronics across Hawaii and Okinawa during the Valiant Shield exercise.
The PLX-AutoStage module will let manufacturers queue hundreds of PIP tests and walk away, with a commercial launch targeted for late 2026.
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'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.
Italian aerospace startup NESST Srl validated a Carbon PEEK CubeSat 3U structure printed on ROBOZE's ARGO 500, with mechanical performance matching aluminium alloys.
A containerized additive manufacturing platform produced mission-critical metal parts during the world's largest naval exercise.
A new reproducible 3D brain model forms amyloid plaques and lets researchers test drugs in human-like tissue.
Italian aerospace startup NESST used ROBOZE's ARGO 500 and Carbon PEEK to 3D print a CubeSat 3U structure that passed ECSS outgassing tests.
Austin-based Electroninks is bringing its conductive ink and EMI shielding technology to Japanese electronics makers through a new manufacturing partnership with SIIX Corporation.
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.
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's follow-on order from a Chinese flat-panel display maker shows its electronics repair tech is moving from pilot to production.
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Jeffrey Graves prepares to leave, with an executive search firm now leading the effort.
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'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 has developed an automated 3D printing process for catheter shaft jacketing, cutting out a manual step used across the medical device industry.
Slant 3D's Portals platform lets designers upload STL files, set prices, and sell 3D printed products without owning printers or packing boxes.
Sofia Rousinovich sells STL files for avant-garde 3D printed footwear after learning additive manufacturing during the Ukraine war.
Ugee's Funbox pairs a fully enclosed chassis, HEPA filtration, and an AI design tool to make 3D printing safe and simple for children.
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 is live with a CAD copilot that converts STL files and 3D scans into editable parametric models in Autodesk Fusion.
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.
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.
A Saudi joint venture between 3D Systems, Dussur, and Saudi Energy can now produce regulated defense parts locally under a new GAMI license.
A Georgia Tech team turned diffraction from a limitation into a tool, making two-photon lithography viable for real manufacturing.
Bambu Lab brings its large-format A2L and A2L Combo to Indonesian makers through local retail partners.
Prusa and Noctua's new PETG Prusament targets PC modders who want parts that match their cooling systems.
eSUN splits its US PLA lineup into three tiers so buyers can match filament to project needs and budget.
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's new foundation model converts 3D scans, STLs, and mesh files into fully parametric CAD models inside Autodesk Fusion or a web browser.
Researchers at TU Graz developed 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes that lower temperatures by nearly 7°C using only evaporative cooling.
PharmaTher is teaming with Craft Health to evaluate 3D printed personalized peptides, targeting six compounds with customizable doses and release profiles.
eSUN's new PLA-Coffee filament blends recycled coffee grounds with biodegradable PLA for sustainable prints that smell like coffee while printing.
XTPL's repeat order from its first Chinese client confirms the electronics repair market is moving from lab to production line.
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.
A Bengaluru startup says its fully integrated FFSC engine, built using industrial 3D printing, will be revealed on August 8.
A new AI tool from Backflip converts 3D scans and STL files into parametric CAD models in minutes, not hours.
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.
Drone maker Modovolo chose Lyten's PA1205 graphene-enhanced filament for its US-built, containerized 3D printing platform targeting aerospace and defense parts.
The HeyGears G1 Kickstarter campaign offers full-color UV printing and SLA-style layer curing in one desktop machine.
3D Systems has launched a CEO search as Dr. Jeffrey Graves prepares to exit the role he has held since 2023.
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 is scaling its conductive ink operations in Japan through a new manufacturing deal with SIIX, targeting automotive and electronics shielding applications.
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.
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.
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 has released new downloadable graphics to help workplaces limit 3D printer emissions and protect workers from ultrafine particles.
Sovol's new M1D pairs an open-source IDEX platform with seven interchangeable toolheads that swap in five seconds.
EOS is joining the EU-funded MAT-H2 group to develop additive manufacturing materials for hydrogen energy applications.
Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to reach orbit, flying Vikram-1 with 3D-printed Raman engines and two CubeSats.
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 Research's new Prusament PA11 Natural filament targets functional gears, hinges, and outdoor parts that need toughness and low friction.
PharmaTher's new Personaliz3D Peptides division taps Craft Health's CraftMake printer to produce patient-specific peptide doses on demand.
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 tapped Craft Health's GMP-ready CraftMake platform to produce personalized peptide doses, starting with six compounds under FDA review.
A new quad-head IDEX machine launching on Kickstarter promises fast multi-color prints without swapping tools.
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 is now sold inside Apple retail locations in China, the first 3D printing brand to earn that placement.
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.
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 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 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.
A new Kickstarter campaign is blending UV flatbed printing with SLA-style 3D printing on a single desktop machine.
Prusa Research has paused INDX kit shipments after Bondtech admitted the supplied nozzles are not fully hardened steel as advertised.
Engineers in Istanbul combine photogrammetry and additive manufacturing to reconstruct damaged ceramics and monitor their condition with embedded sensors.
A new open-source project lets makers build a volumetric resin printer for about $1,400, producing solid objects in seconds instead of hours.
Math Magic's Hi3D V3.0 improves AI-generated 3D models for printing, with better detail from reference images and one-click slicer integration.
Drone maker Modovolo picks Lyten's graphene-enhanced PA1205 filament as the standard material for its transportable aerospace 3D printer.
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.
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.
Serendix tested 3D-printed concrete structures against high-speed projectiles and will show the results at Farnborough through Japan's defense agency booth.
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'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.
A Wilmington, MA factory has produced 16 million patient-specific orthodontic brackets, cutting treatment time roughly in half.
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 is bringing 3D-printed composite flight hardware to SmallSat 2026, proving additive manufacturing is ready for orbital missions.
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.
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.
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 military authorities have authorized NAMI to produce regulated 3D-printed defense components inside the Kingdom.
Ricoh USA has sold its patient-specific 3D printing healthcare business to Myrava, narrowing its focus to core office and automation services.
India reached orbit with 3D printed rocket engines, HeyGears raised millions on Kickstarter, and Korea earned its first metal AM repair certification.
The defense additive manufacturing network grows to 31 qualified suppliers as America Makes expands its metal 3D printing supplier program.
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's latest PandaKnomi firmware brings four new status GIFs, continuous printing animation, and A2L compatibility for Bambu Lab printer owners.
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.
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.
University of Waterloo researchers developed a silicone formulation and digital workflow that fabricates patient-specific rigid contact lenses in under half an hour.
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.
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.
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 and Zellerfeld have revealed the first sneaker from the Air Works program, a fully 3D-printed Air Max collaboration.
A Wilmington, MA company is 3D printing patient-specific metal orthodontic brackets, cutting treatment time by roughly half.
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 filed a patent application for a multi-nozzle tool-changing system that promises faster swaps and fewer alignment headaches on multi-extrusion 3D printers.
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'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.
Japanese heavy-electrical manufacturer DAIHEN launched its first 3D printer, a wire arc directed energy deposition system priced around $450,000.
EOS is contributing metal additive manufacturing expertise to a Finland-led consortium developing hydrogen-compatible materials and components.
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.
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's new Falcon A1C is a compact, enclosed laser engraver that swaps modules and costs less than a weekend workshop.
ZHA partnered with Nagami to launch the Echo Chair, a sculptural seat 3D printed from industrial recycled plastic using a continuous extrusion process.
Italian industrial 3D printing specialist Caracol is opening a dedicated large-format hub in Milan, teaming up with Designtech and LAMÁQUINA.
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'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.
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 uses computed axial lithography to produce solid resin parts in 20 seconds from a portable, open-source rig.
Velo3D's Forge 1 facility in Livermore, California triples metal AM capacity, targeting aerospace and defense production.
EOS is contributing metal additive manufacturing expertise to a Finland-led consortium developing hydrogen-compatible materials and components.
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.
Italian industrial 3D printing specialist Caracol is opening a dedicated large-format hub in Milan, teaming up with Designtech and LAMÁQUINA.
HeyGears is Kickstarter-funding a desktop machine that does UV flatbed printing and full-color 3D. The early-bird price is $2,000.
Fortastra signed an MoU with Hadrian to use automated additive manufacturing for satellite production, aiming to cut build times and reduce spacecraft mass.
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'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.
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 uses 3D printers internally for Warhammer models while simultaneously issuing DMCA takedowns against anyone sharing 3D-printable STL files.
Divergent, Seurat, and others decided commercial metal AM machines weren't good enough, so they built their own.
Affordable multi-material 3D printers have moved from experimental toys to usable tools in just a couple of years.
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.
Connector giant TE Connectivity is using additive manufacturing to produce catheter shafts, cutting costs and enabling complex geometries that traditional methods struggle with.
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 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 opened a European Centre of Additive Manufacturing in Wimborne, UK, to scale production of certified aerospace components using metal 3D printing.
A new study demonstrates scalable in-process inspection for direct ink writing 3D printing, catching defects as they form.
University of Waterloo researchers use a new hydrophilic silicone and 3D printing to fabricate patient-specific lenses in about 20 minutes.
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.
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.
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'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 cyclists, swimmers, and para-athletes are using 3D-printed parts at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, and the gains are real.
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.
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.
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.
A new TCT Magazine deep dive explains why Divergent, Seurat, and others stopped buying metal AM machines and started building their own.
Affordable multi-material printers have arrived, but the most creative advances are coming from slicer developers, not hardware makers.
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.
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 is evaluating CraftHealth's GMP-ready 3D printing platform to produce patient-specific peptide doses at pharmacy scale.
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.
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.
A connector giant developed a rotation-based 3D printing process for catheter shafts that reduces waste and opens up new medical device designs.
eSUN's new PLA-Coffee filament mixes recycled coffee grounds with PLA, giving prints a matte finish while cutting material waste.
Fortastra signed a deal with Hadrian to manufacture satellite parts using automated factories, letting the space startup bypass years of capital spending.
Zaha Hadid Architects and Nagami printed a sculptural chair from recycled PET in one continuous piece, with no assembly required.
The Army completed ten 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, cutting construction time to four times the speed of conventional methods.
Prusa updated its budget Buddy3D PLA line with NFC spool tagging. A 1kg spool costs 14.49 euros.
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.
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 developed an in-house 3D printing process that applies polymer directly to rotating catheter shafts, reducing waste and speeding up production.
3iD Printing is installing AM-Flow's automated post-processing line in Belgium to remove manual sorting and speed up production.
The California metal 3D printing company behind Intelligent Layering is liquidating, with its entire IP portfolio and machinery heading to auction.
A German startup is selling pointe shoes with 3D printed inner soles that dancers can swap individually, replacing the whole shoe less often.
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.
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'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 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 researchers developed a 3D printing process that creates synthetic blood vessel grafts in minutes, potentially during surgery.
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 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's anniversary update adds auto part-splitting, AMS color mapping, and smart build-plate orientation in one click.
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 has commercialized a new PLA filament that blends recycled coffee grounds with biodegradable plastic, giving prints a natural matte finish.
Joel Telling printed 200 mini poopcorn buckets in 48 hours and hand-carried them to San Diego Comic Con as Kickstarter party swag.
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.
Slant 3D launched a free platform where designers upload an STL, set a price, and let someone else handle printing, packing, and shipping.
Contract manufacturers are building their own metal AM machines instead of buying them. Here is why the market is shifting.
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 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.
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.
Poland and Italy team uses azobenzene molecules in SLA and DLP prints to create components that dynamically alter laser intensity and polarization.
Luleå University research shows that metal powder absorbance varies more than most slicer profiles account for, affecting energy use and part quality.
Northwestern researchers used real-time X-rays to reveal how liquid metal structure shapes grain formation, opening the door to predictable printed parts.
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.
Three companies partner to give Italian designers and architects standing access to robotic additive manufacturing at industrial scale in the heart of Milan.
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.
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.
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.
Aerospace manufacturer D-J Engineering replaced welded metal tooling with Thermwood large-format 3D printing to cut lead times and tooling delays.
Walter Reed received FDA clearance for a patient-specific titanium cranial plate, the first such clearance for a point-of-care institution.
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 is crowdfunding a desktop-size full-color 3D printer that outputs vibrant models with water-soluble supports and textured finishing.
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.
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.
Australian wire additive manufacturer AML3D starts fiscal 2027 with A$16.8 million in signed orders, driven largely by US defense contracts.
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.
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'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's PLA-Coffee filament blends recycled coffee grounds into standard PLA, giving recycled filament a new practical use.
A University of Waterloo team built a digital platform that prints patient-specific contact lenses in about 20 minutes.
Polymaker reformulated its HT-PLA Pro to stand up to higher heat without warping or losing strength.
Velo3D opened its 289,000-square-foot Forge 1 campus in Livermore, California, with room for over 100 metal additive systems.
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.
NMSU's DREAM Center ran its third summer workshop teaching southern New Mexico educators how to design, slice and print for the classroom.
A second biocompatible dental resin is now validated on Axtra3D's Lumia X1, giving dental labs another approved material option.
Sinterit will now sell DyeMansion's VX1 vapor smoothing system directly to customers of its compact SLS machines.
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.
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.
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.
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 Research has put its cloud-based EasyPrint slicer behind a paywall. The community backlash was immediate, and the founder is already responding.
eSUN is now selling three PLA options in the US through Amazon: general-purpose PLA, tougher PLA+, and budget Basic PLA.
LightForce Orthodontics appointed Erica Rogers as CEO after treating 200,000 patients with 3D printed generative braces.
Hadrian is bringing automated factory and additive manufacturing expertise to Fortastra's satellite program, with an eye on rapid on-orbit security hardware.
Minnesota-based Chromatic 3D Materials is now live-testing 3D-printed rocket propellants at Camp Ripley, cutting iteration time for defense propulsion projects.
Florida startup Kalogon is shipping Verro, a 3D printed wheelchair cushion that uses variable-density lattices to match a user exact body shape.
HP launched its first industrial fused-filament 3D printer, the 600HT, aimed at PEEK, PAEK, and carbon-fiber applications in aerospace and medical markets.
Roetz 4.0 is testing hollow-tube extrusion that prints 90 percent air structures, cutting material use and print time for large parts.
Saudi Arabia cleared 3D Systems' NAMI joint venture to produce military hardware, opening a new local additive manufacturing hub in the Kingdom.
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.
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's Nitrox print heads are powering a new wax jetting system from Chinese firm ZCZH, adding competition to the investment casting workflow.
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 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.
An Illinois Community College Board grant is funding engineering-grade 3D printers, powder bed fusion, and injection molding for JJC's new makerlab program.
Twelve Phillips hybrid systems and twelve Markforged X7 printers are now installed at the Navy's Schoolhouse in Danville, Virginia.
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 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 has qualified Roboze's ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED Mission Ready system to manufacture flight-ready satellite secondary structural parts using standard ULTEM 9085 filament.
TTT Group in Spain is installing a 2,000 bar HIP system to strengthen metal parts for aerospace, oil and gas, and additive manufacturing.
Nearly 60% by volume of Pratt and Whitney's TJ150 is now 3D printed, a milestone for expendable military engines.
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.
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.
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.
A California spacecraft maker and a manufacturing shop are co-designing satellites with 3D printing embedded from the start.
Kalogon launched a Medicare-coded 3D printed wheelchair cushion that swaps firmness across its surface for pressure relief.
A Minnesota defense contractor co-located its 3D printed propellant lab with live-fire testing at a 53,000-acre National Guard base.
A one-off Alpine A290 Rallye styled by Lacoste carries rally seats with 3D printed lattice structures built by the French specialist ERPRO.
Elmet Technologies is deploying 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 Triple to build heat exchangers for hypersonic vehicles from a reactive niobium alloy.
Three identical printers can behave differently, and a new algorithm from IMDEA and Berkeley now tunes each one on its own.
D3's Micro Particle Jetting hardware meets FGK's materials science to qualify glass-ceramics for semiconductor and aerospace parts.
Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa partnered with EOS and PTC to build patient implants on site, cutting out outside suppliers.
A Harvard team built a spinning fiber printer that makes patient specific vascular grafts on the spot, right down to the millimeter.
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's Mega Summer Sale puts the K2 Combo and its CFS multicolor system at $499, the lowest price we have seen.
Sovol's M1D pairs independent dual extruders with a seven-tool changer, promising seven colors with almost no purge waste.
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 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.
Researchers at IMDEA and Lawrence Berkeley built an algorithm that profiles individual 3D printers and corrects for their differences automatically.
Belgium's Safran Aero Boosters and BMT Aerospace have signed on to additively manufacture large titanium components for Pratt & Whitney's F135 engine.
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 reached orbit on its first try, carried aloft by a fourth stage powered by 3D printed Raman-1 engines.
Elegoo's first filament dryer reaches 85C, hot enough to dry fussy engineering materials like PA and PC, not just PLA and PETG.
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.
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 wraps plasma wire printing in a sealed, oxygen-poor chamber built for clean titanium parts.
Creality's Mega Summer Sale puts the K2 Combo with multicolor CFS at $499, a $200 cut from its usual price.
Polymaker's new HT-PLA Pro claims twice the impact strength of standard PLA while holding its shape at higher temperatures.
Sovol's M1D pairs independent dual extruders with a swappable tool head, cutting multicolor waste while keeping the open-source ethos.
Pratt and Whitney handed GKN Aerospace repair work on more than 20 GTF engine parts, with additive methods restoring worn components.
A new MIT algorithm prints concrete structures that use less material and cut the heavy emissions tied to cement production.
A volunteer network called Drukarmija has turned thousands of home 3D printers into a frontline supply chain for Ukraine's war effort.
AI research tools promise fast market maps, but on desktop filament they skip Europe's best TPU makers and misread PEEK.
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's new H1 HT dryer tops out at 85C, runs hotter than Bambu's AMS 2.0, and costs just $70.
Bambu Lab's A2L brings a 330x320x325mm bed and AMS Lite multi-color to Indonesia at a budget price.
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 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.
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 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 astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth metal sample from the agency's ISS 3D printer, moving orbital manufacturing closer to routine use.
Conflux bet a decade ago that metal 3D printing would crack aerospace heat exchangers. CEO Dan Woodford says the momentum is finally real.
Bambu Lab's MakerWorld is rolling out video uploads, so model pages can show prints in motion instead of a single static render.
Modovolo named Lyten the primary filament supplier for its modular BFP platform, bringing graphene-reinforced PA1205 to a transportable printer.
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.
3YOURMIND used NATO's first AM Village to prove distributed 3D printing works across borders, navies, and rival machines.
Two established additive firms stepped back this week while two projects landed fresh backing, showing where 3D printing money is moving.
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 signed a deal with Houston's Venus Aerospace to advance rotating detonation rocket engines for longer-range precision fires.
Alpine and Lacoste teamed up on a one-off A290 Rallye, and the rally seats carry 3D-printed lattice parts from ERPRO.
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.
Researchers built a tissue-like material from billions of water droplets that filters molecules the way kidneys and intestines do.
HeyGears' G1X jets color and UV cures each layer, turning out detailed full-color models straight from the printer.
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 Technologies will use 3D Systems' three-laser DMP Flex 350 Triple to print hypersonic heat exchangers from a niobium alloy built for extreme heat.
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's proprietary metal printing IP is for sale after the company filed for insolvency, with a $3.4M opening bid.
Airbus has qualified Roboze's ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED to print flight-ready secondary parts in ULTEM 9085.
Designer Laura Civetti's Adaptive System builds clothing from body scans and skin data, so the body leads the design.
Nano Dimension wants to become an AI health company, but a shareholder coup has put its $890 million plan in doubt.
A University of Nottingham and Berkeley team added a chemical regulator to volumetric printing, ending the runaway heat that distorted parts.
A new event pulled 170 robotic large-format additive manufacturing practitioners together in Haarlem to fix the field's fragmentation problem.
The federal works agency is using concrete 3D printing to speed up defence builds in remote border zones.
The ETH Zurich spin-off says real silicone parts are moving from prototypes to production runs.
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 streamed its print farm consuming a full metric ton of filament to show what on-demand additive manufacturing at scale looks like.
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.
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.
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 closed a $400M Series B at a $1.5B valuation, and its printable AI models now reach Bambu, Creality, and Elegoo users.
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.
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 researchers cut concrete 3D print prep from days to minutes with a framework that respects how printers actually work.
Brands could ship products as print-it-yourself kits, but almost none do. Here is why that might change.
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 partnered with NTT DATA XAM to deploy its AMiRIS quality monitoring system across Japan's metal 3D printing market.
Miami startup Kind Designs landed a $10M round to scale 3D printed seawalls that double as marine habitat.
BMW will put Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing parts into series production, moving 3D printing from prototype bay to the factory floor.
Hembased says its new plant-based filament is the first cold-compostable 3D printing material that breaks down in open air.
After eight years of quiet development, R3 Printing is shipping an industrial FFF machine built in the USA, betting on reshoring demand.
Slant 3D's free Portals V2 platform handles printing, packing, and shipping so designers can sell physical prints without owning a machine.
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's M1D mixes a fixed IDEX head with six quick swap toolheads to print seven materials while skipping purge towers.
JuggerBot 3D built a large-format printer that runs thermoplastics and thermosets on one machine, aimed at aerospace and defense tooling.
Creality's Pika scanner weighs 260g, captures black and metal surfaces without spray, and exports straight to STL for printing.
A developer wired Anthropic's models into Fusion 360's new MCP server and let them design a clock case. It mostly worked.
Prusa's OpenPrintTag puts filament data on a rewritable NFC tag any printer can read, breaking brand lock-in.
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 patented a camera-based routine that lets a printer measure and fix its own nozzle alignment.
Alan Taylor recreated the Navy's MP944 chip on an FPGA and flew it inside a 3D printed swing-wing Tomcat.
Insta360 is the first camera brand on MakerWorld, releasing Luna Ultra CAD files so makers can print custom camera gear.
Lithoz reports a 40% year-on-year jump in ceramic material revenue as customers move lithography-based ceramic printing into production.
Polymaker says HT-PLA Pro is the best filament it has made, with fatigue resistance and layer bonding built for functional parts.
SciLong, a Ningbo firm spun from a CAS institute, will buy over 100 industrial metal printers for aerospace parts.
A new slicing method paints color into each layer, cutting tool changes and shaving hours off multi-color prints.
AM Research puts the combined 3D printing market at $4.35 billion for Q1 2026, up 13.1% from a year earlier.
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 opened Forge 1 in Livermore, a 289,000 square foot campus built to push qualified metal parts into full production.
Astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample from the first metal 3D printer ever sent to orbit.
A startup is promising laser-based metal printing for under $10,000 with no binders or sintering.
Bambu Lab built its printers on open-source roots, then locked the ecosystem down, and the maker community is right to be uneasy.
A maker's pistol-shaped e-reader case lands squarely in the blind spot of new laws meant to block printed guns.
Engineers redesigned cobalt aluminum at the nanoscale to break the old tradeoff between strength and brittleness.
The PRISM-LT project packages stem cells with guide microbes that steer them toward bone, fat, or muscle tissue.
The US Naval Research Laboratory is using additive manufacturing to build custom bioreactors that make critical materials on site.
Beehive Industries just locked in an Air Force contract and $50M in EOS printers to mass-produce its additively made Frenzy engine.
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's new large-format resin printer packs an 18.3L build volume, a 14-inch 12K screen, and factory calibration starting at $849.
Astronaut Sophie Adenot retrieved the fifth sample from ESA's orbital metal printer, and a stalled build will resume later this year.
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 Queen's University Belfast postdoc built a working flow battery cell for about 74 pounds and released the plans for free.
Researchers built a 3D printing workflow that makes a contact lens matched to your eye in a single visit.
The DAP institute released DAP-CG, a C# library that speeds up nesting, slicing, and orientation for AM software.
A startup is promising binder-free laser metal printing at a fraction of industrial cost, with founder kits from $9,600.
American metal powder maker 6K Additive now reaches European manufacturers through AMPERE Alloys and twelve regional warehouses.
A new agreement aims to prove a large F135 engine case can be 3D printed, with a flying demonstrator targeted for 2027.
Polymaker's new HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength and fixes the brittleness that has always held heat-stable PLA back.
ugee's Funbox arrives fully assembled, leveling-free, and uses AI to turn a child's doodle into a printable model for $269.
Istanbul startup Kare 3D has launched a Kickstarter for the Kare S1, a desktop printer that handles both plastic and 316L stainless steel filament.
Researchers at UT Austin built a 3D printable material that sorts molecules like living tissue and could grow organs or clean water.
Ivan Miranda built a working three-wheeled go kart that breaks down small enough to fly as regular luggage.
Researchers at Newcastle University scanned a fractured Roman game board from Vindolanda and 3D printed a playable replica for museum visitors.
HeyGears just launched the G1 Series on Kickstarter, a desktop machine that prints full-color 3D objects and cures UV graphics in one box.
A Warhammer creator who buys and paints real kits lost his Discord, YouTube, and Instagram to Games Workshop's IP sweeps.
A network of 3,500 civilians runs 3D printers from their apartments to supply Ukraine's front line with drone parts, magazines, and more.
A Beijing research team turned metal-organic frameworks into high-fidelity 3D printed models, making one of chemistry's hardest structures tangible.
3D printing has moved past prototypes. SpaceX is testing it in orbit, and Boston Dynamics prints the legs of its Atlas robot.
A UTEP team 3D printed a key battery part in nearly any form, which could let devices build energy storage right in.
Auxilium Biotechnologies printed living kidney, liver and cartilage tissue on the space station, then brought it home.
GKN Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney signed a deal to build additive parts for the F135, the engine behind the F-35.
Polymaker's HT-PLA Pro doubles impact strength and improves layer adhesion while printing like ordinary PLA.
Lithoz says materials revenue rose 40 percent year over year as service bureaus and medical firms push ceramic additive manufacturing into real production.
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 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 says HT-PLA Pro prints like plain PLA but delivers more than twice the impact strength of its older HT-PLA.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
At Farnborough, RTX's Pratt & Whitney confirmed a working demonstration test of its additively manufactured TJ150 engine, ~60% printed by volume.
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.
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's graphene-enhanced filament meets Modovolo's modular US-built 3D printer, delivering aerospace-grade parts with 50% higher impact strength.
Western policy on additive manufacturing is quietly hardening against Chinese supply chains. Here is what the 2026 shift means for makers and manufacturers.
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'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 Indian partner WOL3D have launched a hands-on 3D printing retail store in Pune, bringing the tech to mainstream shoppers.
After eight years in stealth, R3 Printing launches U.S.-assembled industrial FFF machines with open materials and PEEK-ready specs.
JuggerBot 3D argues hybrid additive manufacturing — combining pellet-fed thermoplastics with two-part resin — is the path beyond thermoplastics alone.
IADYS's autonomous surface-cleaning robots rely on Sculpteo-printed MJF fasteners to survive constant exposure to water, oil, and hydrocarbons.
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 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.
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 has signed with NTT DATA XAM to launch its AMiRIS real-time quality-assurance system for metal 3D printing in Japan.
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.
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's new Verro line brings patent-pending variable-density 3D-printed lattice cushioning to a Medicare-coded product built for the toughest postural cases.
Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace aim to certify a full-scale 3D-printed structural case for the F-35's F135 engine by 2028.
A proposed California law requiring 3D printers to block gun-part files has united Hollywood prop shops, teachers, and civil-liberties groups in opposition.
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.
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 has confirmed it is winding down all operations, ending a five-year push into digital inventory and distributed AM.
Large-format 3D printing pioneer BigRep is being sold and delisted from Frankfurt after a rocky SPAC ride and mounting annual losses.
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.
A Yokohama National University team built a resin that can be remelted and reprinted again and again without losing fidelity.
ELEGOO's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo becomes the first 3D printer to carry an official emoji® brand co-design.
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.
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.
Nottingham and Berkeley researchers used RAFT chemistry to stop volumetric 3D printing's runaway heat, making whole-object printing stable, faster and bioprint-ready.
MakerWorld, Bambu Lab's model platform, is rolling out video uploads for 3D models, with detailed creator guidelines already live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prusa's new PA11 Natural drops the carbon fiber for pure polyamide, best-in-class layer adhesion, low friction, and serious UV resistance.
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.
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 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.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated Assam's Digital Design & 3D Printing Centre of Excellence, putting advanced additive manufacturing within reach of local MSMEs.
A Chinese Academy of Sciences spinout plans to invest $14M+ in aerospace additive manufacturing and acquire 100+ large-format metal 3D printers.
Eaton has opened a dedicated aerospace additive manufacturing center in the UK, bringing metal 3D printing closer to its European customers.
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.
Additive Manufacturing Research reports the 3D printing market hit $4.35B in Q1 2026, growing 13.1% year over year as defense demand accelerates.
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.
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.
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.
At the world's largest naval exercise, the USS Essex is printing parts at sea while Marines call distributed manufacturing 'Uber for manufacturing.'
Researchers jammed billions of tiny water droplets into printable, tissue-like material that filters ions, grows organs, and recycles rare minerals.
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.
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 cut upper-limb prosthetic socket weight by 25% using field-driven lattice design, grading strut thickness to the actual stress field.
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.
An EU-funded project has bioprinted living bone, fat and muscle tissue in the lab, with applications from leukaemia drug testing to cultivated meat.
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's first 3D printer targets kids aged 4-12 with full enclosure, HEPA filtration, AI modeling, and one-tap operation, all for $269.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 opened the G1 Series on Kickstarter July 23, a desktop machine fusing full-color 3D, 3D-texture, and 2D UV printing from $1,999.
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, 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.
Würth Additive winds down, BigRep leaves Frankfurt, and Ampera prints a full-scale nuclear module, the business and energy headlines in 3D printing today.
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 researchers built a patent-pending, 3D-printed groundwater sensor that could put USGS-grade monitoring in reach of every ecology lab.
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.
Every tooth gets its own bracket: how LightForce is turning orthodontics into personalized medicine with metal and ceramic 3D printing.
Beehive Industries will invest $70 million and create 200+ jobs in Southwest Ohio, scaling production of 3D-printed jet engines for uncrewed defense aircraft.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Norwegian startup RA Wind secured an Innovation Norway grant to develop onsite, robot-controlled 3D printing of wind turbine blades.
Nano Dimension named Moshe Rozenbaum interim CEO after a settlement with activist investor Murchinson reshaped its board.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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 partner to 3D print a large-scale F135 engine case using laser-directed energy deposition, targeting a 2027 demonstrator and 2028 certification.
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'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.
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 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 are teaming up to 3D print a full-scale engine case for the F135, the engine powering the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Thursday roundup: AMPOWER market growth hits 13.5%, Sparkling Water Support filament launches, plus industry news.
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.
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.
A new web platform lets anyone design parametric 3D furniture by simply describing what they want in plain English, no CAD experience required.
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 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 announces a contest for creative ways to upcycle old filament spools using the new OpenPrintTag NFC system shipping with redesigned Prusament spools.
University of California Irvine engineering students use desktop 3D printers to iterate rocket designs in hours instead of weeks, and launch them for real.
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, 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 introduces a desktop filament recycling system that lets makers transform their 3D printing waste into fresh filament, now live on Indiegogo.
The legendary Bambu Lab X1 series that redefined consumer 3D printing has reached end-of-life. How one Kickstarter campaign changed the industry forever.
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.
European space manufacturer leverages additive manufacturing to dramatically lighten satellite antenna components while cutting assembly time to one week.
The biggest US additive manufacturing conference returns to Boston April 13-16 with a production-first focus.
New sparkling water-soluble support filament from Effervex Materials promises cleaner post-processing with a specific recipe twist.
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 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.
Creality IPO reveals market share battle with Bambu Lab, Leiden researchers 3D print brainless robots, and Tethon 3D expands ceramics capabilities.
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.
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 introduces a closed-loop filament recycling system allowing makers to shred failed prints and extrude them back into usable filament, reducing waste and costs.
A new slicer startup claims your failed Benchy might be a Virgo problem, and promises to fix it using zodiac-based print optimization.
MoistureMax has introduced a filament platform that intentionally manages moisture instead of merely fighting it, a new approach to filament storage and printing.
A new soluble support filament promises cleaner post-processing, but users need to follow a specific sparkling water recipe to make it work.
EOS brings industrial 3D printing to Hannover Messe 2026 with AI-driven production lines, manufacturing tooling, and defense applications across three booth locations.
AMT announces partnership to provide vapour smoothing solutions for Raise3D RMS220 SLS 3D printer users, with the new SF2X system shipping June 2026.
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 intellectual property portfolio to strengthen its high-performance ceramics and composite materials platform for 3D printing.
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.
Researchers at Leiden University have developed 3D printed microrobots that exhibit sophisticated swimming behavior and obstacle avoidance without any brain or nervous system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 gets a major ecosystem update with expanded global availability, new RFID-enabled filament colors, and a software bundle.
The premier ceramics industry trade show featured significant 3D printing advancements, with Lithoz, 3D Controls, and other manufacturers showcasing serial production capabilities.
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 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 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 new Five-Year Plan prioritizes advanced manufacturing and additive manufacturing as key pillars for technological self-reliance through 2030.
From dental implants to rocket components, the Ceramitec 2026 show in Munich demonstrated that ceramic 3D printing has arrived as a serious manufacturing technology.
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.
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.
Prusa MMU3 firmware boost, 3D printed sneakers, TPU tested to destruction, and why heat-set insert datasheets might be wrong, your Monday briefing.
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.
As resin 3D printers flood the consumer market, experts warn of toxic exposure risks and potential future liability for manufacturers and retailers.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 wins $9.8M IDIQ contract to support DLA JAMA program for qualified additively manufactured spare and replacement parts.
Stratasys Direct selected for DoW JAMA IV Pilot Parts Program to qualify and deploy 3D printed parts across military platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Two iconic firearms manufacturers are in a takeover battle with real implications for the 3D printing industry, here's why it matters.
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'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 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.
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 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.
Fraunhofer multi-metal rocket printing, TCT Asia scale, Prusa MMU3 speed boost, Bambu Lab AI imaging, and more from the last 24 hours.
Sculpteo expands its additive manufacturing offerings with a new professional 3D scanning service, enabling companies to digitize complex objects with industrial-grade accuracy.
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.
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.
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 has been integrated into OpenClaw as a callable Skill, allowing AI agents to generate 3D models from images through structured workflows.
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.
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 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.
Resin safety concerns, AMPOWER growth report, TCT Asia highlights, and more in today's 3D printing news.
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.
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.
As resin 3D printing moves into mainstream consumer hands, experts warn of potential health risks and future liability issues that could reshape the industry.
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.
From custom implants to surgical prep models, hospitals are bringing 3D printing in-house, and the benefits go way beyond convenience.
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.
Australian metal AM company AML3D lands $9.9M order from HII for four ARCEMY X systems, bringing total to six at Newport News Shipbuilding.
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.
Prusa MMU3 gets a speed boost, Bambu Lab adds AI image-to-3D, and OPPO uses 3D printing to kill the foldable crease.
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 sign a five-year partnership to use AI-powered Noyron RP for designing rocket propulsion systems, compressing months of iteration into weeks.
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?
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 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 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.
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.
Industry experts warn that consumer resin 3D printing could face serious health and liability risks as the technology becomes more mainstream.
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.
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 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.
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 signed by Governor DeSantis creates opportunities for 3D printed living seawalls and nature-based solutions. KIND Designs is leading the charge.
DIY maker demonstrates how to convert 3D printed PLA parts into solid cast iron objects using a microwave and sand casting technique.
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.
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 has launched the world first production plant for 3D printed catalysts at its Ludwigshafen site, using X3D technology.
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 expands its service portfolio with professional 3D scanning, supporting reverse engineering, 3D printing, injection moulding and replacement part projects.
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 launches Raven and Raven Max LiDAR scanners starting at $1,699, bringing professional-grade spatial scanning within reach of independent creators and small studios.
MOVA Palette 300 goes official, Scrap Labs enters the metal AM race, and a practical guide to fixing ghosting artifacts.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
Prusa MMU3 gets massive speed boost, Bambu Lab brings AI image-to-3D to MakerWorld, Polymaker goes direct in Europe, and more.
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 launches AtomForm Palette 300 with 12 auto-swapping nozzles, desktop multicolor printing gets a massive upgrade with true parallel color capability.
La Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for €56 per batch instead of €2,316 through traditional suppliers.
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 expands its offerings with a new professional 3D scanning service, enabling companies to digitise complex objects for reverse engineering, prototyping, and on-demand manufacturing.
New research uses laser powder bed fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys with promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable medical implants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 announces SCRAP 1, aiming to bring metal LPBF to the masses at a breakthrough price point.
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.
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 expands advanced materials portfolio with Fortify RF and composite technologies for defense sector.
Researchers at Leipzig University introduce PiGRAND, a physics-informed graph neural diffusion framework for intelligent additive manufacturing heat modeling.
New Creality patents describe swappable multi-nozzle modules and telescoping filament buffers to reduce contamination during material changes.
Adidas unveils its first 3D printed basketball shoe under Project R.A.P., worn by Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson during March Madness.
New Raven and Raven Max scanners bridge the gap between hobbyist phone LiDAR and expensive industrial solutions.
Five-year partnership will use AI-driven computational engineering to accelerate rocket engine design and testing.
Strategic partnership announced at AMUG 2026 combines B9Creations production technology with Würth Digital Inventory Services for on-demand manufacturing.
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 Research releases major firmware update for MMU3 multi-material unit, delivering dramatic speed improvements ahead of INDX system launch.
Researchers develop ultra-low-cost electrochemical sensor platform capable of detecting heart attack protein biomarkers in blood serum.
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.
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.
South Korean research institute creates 4D printed sulfur polymers with shape memory, enabling self-powered soft robots from industrial byproducts.
Researchers create alginate-Matrigel mixture that solves bioprinting consistency problems, enabling better organoid growth for drug testing and research.
Aconity3D launches multi-material WireDED system capable of printing with 3 different materials in a single build, targeting aerospace, automotive, and MRO applications.
Strategic partnership aims to address quality gaps in distributed 3D printed spare parts.
Jamaica Customs Agency has implemented a new policy requiring detention of all 3D printers imported into the country pending end-use verification.
Hexagon unlocks professional 3D design for more creators with significantly lower barrier to entry.
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 achieves major copper additive manufacturing milestone on BLT-S400 eight-laser powder bed fusion system, proving industrial-grade copper AM is practical.
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-Base launches Kickstarter campaign for €8,500 desktop LPBF metal 3D printer, making industrial metal printing accessible to small businesses and makers.
Rutgers researchers have created a digital twin framework that keeps AM production running during cyberattacks.
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 release 195-page strategy document proposing computational modeling to cut certification time and costs for metal 3D printed aerospace components.
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 releases major firmware update for MMU3 multi-material unit significantly reducing filament change times.
Legal analysis finds Prusa Researchs Open Community License has undefined terms and structural problems.
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 announces its second European industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland, expanding lithium-sulfur battery production alongside former Northvolt facilities in Sweden.
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 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 has acquired a strategic portfolio of intellectual property assets from Fortify, adding patents for anisotropic composite structures and advanced material processing methods.
British WAAM specialist DEEP Manufacturing opens Houston facility in May, a year ahead of schedule, investing $10M in U.S. advanced manufacturing.
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 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 successfully deploys first full-scale 3D concrete printed gravity anchor for floating solar at EDP's test site in Portugal.
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 releases new multi-material welding head for its AconityWIRE directed energy deposition platform, enabling industrial-scale multi-material metal printing.
Tethon 3D acquires intellectual property from defunct 3DFortify, gaining patents for anisotropic composite structures and advanced dielectric materials for RF and mmWave applications.
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.
Survey of 3D printing professionals shows 70% doubt their post-processing can keep pace with growing production volumes.
Your daily dose of 3D printing news: ETH Zurich breakthrough in bioprinting, ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction scale-up, and more.
Brandon and Justin Nudelman convicted in federal court for running a ghost gun operation using 3D printers to manufacture untraceable firearm frames.
Construction 3D printing pioneer ICON partners with Austrian crane specialist PALFINGER to scale large-scale 3D printing for mainstream construction use.
Swiss researchers at ETH Zurich have achieved a breakthrough in bioprinting, creating lab-grown ear cartilage that matches the mechanical properties of natural tissue.
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.
Your daily summary of the latest in 3D printing, BMF launches micro-precision S150 series, Ghana eyes 3D printed vessels, and more.
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 and NCDMM have extended the proposal deadline for the Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing 2.0 project call to give applicants more time.
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.
ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction 3D printing, BMF launches microArch S150, and Stratasys TrueDent goes European.
The dental 3D printing market is exploding toward $41B by 2034. We breakdown the top resin printers dental labs are using today.
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'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.
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 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 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.
Construction 3D printing hits a practical milestone as WASP completes Ol Casél, a certified airport services building, in just 7 days of printing.
Dutch service provider Royal3D introduces thermal monitoring system that tracks interlayer temperatures in real-time during 3D printing.
New research measures environmental and economic tradeoffs of CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, and metal extrusion for VTOL UAV components.
Arizona startup EX3D Prints creates a marketplace connecting designers, hobbyist printer owners, and customers - turning millions of idle machines into a distributed production network.
Austrian crane specialist PALFINGER joins forces with construction 3D printing pioneer ICON to expand robotic additive manufacturing into heavy industry applications.
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.
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 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 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 has unveiled LiTo, an AI model that generates 3D objects from single images with realistic lighting. Here is why it matters for 3D printing.
Apple LiTo brings AI 3D modeling to the masses, the $42 printer debate heats up, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
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.
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 Bant Dental adopts Stratasys J5 DentaJet, achieving 95% digital workflow and major business surge.
L3AD is transforming industrial 3D printing with a digital platform backed by 800+ printers, offering serial production without million-dollar infrastructure investments.
Three new elastomer resins and a connected production workflow aim to move photopolymer 3D printing from prototyping to end-use parts.
Farsoon debuts FS1311M-U at TCT Asia with 16-laser configuration and 1310×1310×1650mm build volume, targeting aerospace, automotive, and energy industries.
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.
Peer-reviewed study from Sungkyunkwan University benchmarks AM processes against injection molding for low-volume, high-mix production.
New multi-material 3D printer features automatic 12-nozzle swapping, supports 36 colors and 12 materials, claims 90% less filament waste.
Spinal Elements gets FDA 510(k) clearance for 3D printed Ventana A lumbar interbody fusion system with unique hinged architecture.
Swiss aerospace company SWISSto12 opens 1000sqm cleanroom to manufacture HummingSat geostationary satellites with proprietary 3D printed RF components.
Lisbon audio software company 3D prints replicas of all 17 employees' ears, heads, and torsos to develop personalized binaural audio technology for consumer headphones.
A new US$42 desktop 3D printer has entered the market, but at what cost to features and reliability?
Todays top stories: Washington passes ghost gun bill, BMF launches microArch S150, BENTU turns construction waste into furniture, and more.
Bambu Lab retires the P1P after three years, but pledges five years of parts and support through 2031.
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.
Korean researchers have developed a 3D printing ink made from microalgae that can replicate the texture of fish like mackerel, flounder, and salmon.
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.
ALTANA Cubic Ink launches water-breakable resin designed to simplify injection mold tooling, molds dissolve in water instead of requiring costly mechanical breaking.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Chinese manufacturer Hanin debuts LCD-L298 elastomer 3D printer at TCT Asia with dual-component printing for footwear, electronics, and robotics.
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 reach settlement over Labubu copyright dispute, avoiding April 2 court date. All 3D-printed Labubu models removed from MakerWorld platform.
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 unveils the ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED MISSION READY, an industrial 3D printer designed for aerospace and defense sectors requiring on-demand production capabilities.
MIT AI designs printable objects, Bitcoin-mining 3D printer turns heat into rewards, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
Strategic partnership combines B9Creations validated 3D printing technology with Würth global logistics to guarantee consistent part quality across any facility worldwide.
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'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.
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.
Chinese studio BENTU turns construction rubble from demolished urban villages into 3D printed public furniture with up to 85% recycled content.
Washington State legislators passed HB 2320, strengthening the state ghost gun law to address the growing threat of 3D-printed untraceable firearms.
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.
Researchers at Auckland University of Technology demonstrate field-assisted selective laser sintering that produces bonded magnets with locally programmable magnetic properties.
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.
North America's largest additive manufacturing event makes its Boston debut April 13-16, 2026, here's what to expect.
Apple accelerates 3D aluminum printing, LEAP71 builds worlds largest aerospike engine, Elegoo Spring sale hits 31% off, and more.
Chicago-based PrintPal releases over 15 browser tools for 3D printing hobbyists and sellers, no software installation required.
Cairn Surgical submits De Novo 510(k) FDA application for 3D printed breast cancer tumor locator, 94% success rate in trials.
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 releases an inexpensive filtration system with triple-layer protection (HEPA H13 + activated carbon) for desktop FFF printers, targeting VOCs and ultrafine particles.
Researchers at MIT have created an AI system that can automatically design 3D printable objects optimized for structural integrity.
Scientists use selective laser melting to create titanium lattice structures inspired by natural materials, achieving superior energy absorption.
Nikon AM Synergy wins DIU contract under FORGE program to replace casting with metal additive manufacturing for high-performance aeronautical components.
Snapmaker U1 pre-orders live, Elegoo Spring sale heats up, and chocolate 3D printing gets serious with a Prusa executive hire.
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.
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 brings HEPA filtration, air quality monitoring, and fire detection to desktop 3D printing with an open-source approach.
From defense contractors to additive manufacturing startups, North Texas is becoming the unlikely epicenter of America's drone revolution.
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10, TCT Asia 2026 gears up for biggest show yet, and SMRRF 2026 highlights from the community.
Researchers at Hiroshima University develop new additive manufacturing technique to 3D print tungsten carbide-cobalt, preserving extreme hardness while reducing material waste.
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-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.
Cocoa Press hires David Randolph, a 10-year Prusa manufacturing veteran, as the chocolate 3D printing startup scales up.
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 with a radical four-toolhead design that eliminates purge waste and promises 5x faster multi-color prints. Most funded Kickstarter 3D printer in history.
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10th at $849, ESA Greta rocket passes tests, EPFL breakthrough in bone scaffolds, and more.
North Dakota mechanic engineer embeds Bitcoin mining chips beneath 3D printer build plate, generates heat for printing while hashing at 500+ GH/s.
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 environmental management certification, signaling growing importance of sustainability in additive manufacturing.
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.
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.
Multi-sensor monitoring company announces six collaborations to improve defect detection during metal 3D printing, potentially reducing CT scanning reliance.
50-year-old US manufacturer expands into plastic 3D printing, citing supply chain disruptions driving demand for domestic on-demand production.
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.
Abby Stamper and Dr. Li Yang receive Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens Scholarships at AMUG 2026 in Reno.
Big developments in construction 3D printing, defense manufacturing, and consumer electronics as Apple explores 3D printed aluminum.
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.
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.
New research demonstrates laser powder bed fusion of NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics for energy-absorbing and compliant structures.
University of Limerick student team ULAS HiPR has designed and is producing Ireland's first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine, named Lúin of Celtchar.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is expanding its use of additive manufacturing for aluminum components across more product lines.
New 3D print optimization tool from Helio Additive promises to make PCTG prints more predictable and reliable for engineers.
Everyone wants to recycle their failed 3D prints, but the technical and logistical challenges are immense. Here's why.
New Chinese patent application describes a method to make large format resin 3D printing significantly more affordable.
Swiss researchers create hydroxyapatite scaffolds using a room-temperature enzyme-driven process that achieves bone-like strength in one week.
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 OS introduces Digital Engineers that can autonomously execute multi-step workflows across CAD, CAE, and CAM software.
HP Metal Jet S100 users now get a semi-automated powder handling solution with the new vPort system from Volkmann.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Pop Mart takes Bambu Lab to court, NASA deploys 3D-printed titanium spring in orbit, and Autodesk drops a game-changing AI tool.
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 Hamilton announces $300M partnership with Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate advanced technologies including 3D printing for national security missions.
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 expanding its additive manufacturing ambitions beyond titanium, the company is now developing 3D-printed aluminum techniques for future Apple Watch and iPhone enclosures.
At the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, defense officials and industry leaders identified three critical challenges slowing AM adoption in military applications.
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.
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.
In-situ monitoring specialist Addiguru announces multiple new partnerships to advance adoption of multi-sensor quality control technology across aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
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.
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.
German collagen specialist GELITA partners with biotech company Black Drop to develop advanced GelMA bioinks for biomedical research and tissue engineering applications.
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.
Researchers combine ordinary foam with 3D-printed elastomeric columns to create tunable impact protection for helmets and vehicle safety systems.
Researchers explore how digital twin technology can significantly improve resin 3D printing outcomes, though challenges remain in implementation.
German collagen specialist GELITA teams up with biotech company Black Drop to develop novel GelMA bioinks for biomedical tissue models and implants.
NASA JPL successfully deployed a 3D-printed titanium spring aboard the Mercury One satellite, combining five components into one part.
Daily roundup of the latest in 3D printing: material innovations, industry news, community highlights, and more.
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 Wonder 3D integrated into Flow Studio allows creators to generate production-ready 3D models from text prompts or images.
Heidelberg University researchers use two-photon polymerization 3D printing to create photonic chip couplers with record-low losses, enabling scalable quantum and neuromorphic computing.
Todays top stories: NASA flies 3D printed titanium spring, Autodesk Wonder 3D goes live, and the $99 3D printer barrier falls.
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.
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.
The $99 price point has long been the holy grail for consumer 3D printing. We examine what it would take to get there.
Could we soon see a real 3D printer priced under $100? Industry analysts examine the economics pushing prices lower.
New Creality patent describes a modular FFF printhead that could bring tool-changing capabilities to desktop 3D printers.
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing partners with US Defense Innovation Unit to replace traditionally cast parts with metal 3D printed components.
The additive manufacturing institute announces two major project calls worth $35M to modernize the Defense Industrial Base and qualify AM suppliers.
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.
Ter Hoek acquires XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printer to serve aerospace, semiconductor, and medical technology customers with geometrically complex ceramic components.
Strategic partnership gives independent pharmacies access to on-demand 3D printed medications, potentially producing 2,000+ doses per hour.
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.
Daily digest covering the latest in 3D printing: aerospace fatigue challenges, ghost gun litigation, and more.
The Prusa INDX team is demonstrating a V0 prototype at SMRRF 2026 with incredibly fast tool change times.
Advanced manufacturing firm Future Form adopts HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to support data centre, medical, defence, nuclear and aerospace industries.
Revopoint announces spring sale with discounts up to 15% on 3D scanners and 20% off software across its entire lineup.
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.
Japanese eyewear brand Kaneko Optical translates the surface language of Japanese ceramics into 3D printed eyewear for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26.
Stanford spinout Perseus Materials develops continuous composite manufacturing using self-propagating chemical reactions, producing structural parts larger than the machine itself.
Industrial 3D printing leader Stratasys reports major reliability gains on its flagship F900 system, driven by manufacturing upgrades and customer feedback.
A new full-color 3D printer launches on Kickstarter with a price point under $10,000, potentially democratizing multi-color printing.
Creality refreshes its budget lineup with the new Ender-3 V4 Combo, featuring updated components and streamlined setup.
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 could add mixed-color filament support similar to FullSpectrum Orcaslicer, users speculate.
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.
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, the metal additive manufacturing company, has had its website compromised with Russian-language spam posts about online casinos.
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.
Today: PETG vs ABS guide, Kobra X reviews, Adidas CLIMACOOL goes global, and why trusses are wrong for 3D printing.
Rule 1 Ventures, led by retired four-star Admiral James Winnefeld, invests in Roboze to build distributed manufacturing infrastructure for mission-critical defense components.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 has reduced component costs from $2,000 to $56 using BigRep large-format 3D printers, transforming NASCAR production with in-house additive manufacturing.
Adidas expands its 3D printed CLIMACOOL LACED globally, featuring lighter lattice structure and 360-degree ventilation.
A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster.
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.
New patent reveals Flashforge's innovative filament cutting mechanism that deploys only when needed, reclaiming valuable build area for FFF 3D printing.
K-Rain uses Xact Metal XM200G and Uddeholm Corrax steel to 3D print mould inserts for underground sprinkler tooling, reducing cycle time.
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 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 Gold Sponsor of MIT Hardware × AI Hackathon where 200 engineers, designers and researchers have 48 hours to build intelligent physical objects that think.
Fraunhofer researchers demonstrate pulsed-laser method to control metal AM microstructure during printing, achieving up to 75% grain size reduction.
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, 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.
Todays top stories: Fraunhofer breakthrough in metal AM microstructure control, plus updates from the past week.
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 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.
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 brings its latest 3D printing technology to PAX East, showcasing Saturn and Jupiter printers at booth 11038.
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart filed a lawsuit against Bambu Lab in Shenzhen, claiming the 3D printer maker MakerWorld platform hosted knockoff Labubu designs.
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.
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.
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.
Li Yang Ph.D. and Abby L. Stamper selected for Randy Stevens and Guy E. Bourdeau scholarships, will present at AMUG Conference in Reno.
Pop culture character designer Labubu sues Bambu Lab in Chinese court, claiming MakerWorld design repository hosts unauthorized 3D printed copies of its copyrighted characters.
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 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 expand ultrasonic metal powder production systems across the United States, announced at AMS 2026 in New York.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Toray drops game-changing spherical PA12 powder, California takes on ghost guns, Raise3D goes SLS, and ELEGOO heads to PAX East.
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 has released UROKO, groundbreaking sunglasses featuring eight 3D printed concave lenses inspired by the ceramic works of Japanese potter Shoji Kamoda.
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.
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 has unveiled a massive defence industrial strategy with 6.6 billion in funding. Heres why additive manufacturing is a big winner.
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.
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.
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.
As governments worldwide grapple with 3D printed firearms concerns, a fragmented regulatory landscape emerges that could hinder technological advancement.
3D Printing Industry announces new vertical-focused online conference series covering aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing sectors.
New service from Metamorphic AM uses AI to analyze 3D models for printability, material suitability, and manufacturability in minutes.
The European Commission has unveiled a new directive targeting 3D-printed firearms, proposing harmonised penalties across all 27 member states.
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.
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 Attorney General has filed a landmark lawsuit against Gatalog Foundation and CTRLPew LLC for distributing 3D printed firearm blueprints to unlicensed individuals.
HP Additive Manufacturing hosts March 31 webinar showcasing the new HP IF 600HT system for high-temperature engineering polymers.
New report finds real part production driving unprecedented growth, with metal AM and polymer AM leading the charge toward mainstream manufacturing.
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, jointly owned by Boeing and GM, unveils ARPA-E backed 3D printed direct liquid cooling solution that increases cooling capacity by 40%.
New study tests laser powder bed fused milling cutter with conformal cooling channels designed for cooler, longer-running cuts in demanding materials.
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 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 releases UROKO sunglasses featuring eight concave lenses arranged in two rows, manufactured using 3D printing with ceramic-inspired finishes.
Stryker introduces its first commercially available 3D printed femoral component at AAOS 2026, featuring Titanium nitride surface for patients with metal sensitivity concerns.
On Running reveals Cloudmonster 3 with 3D printed uppers, Bambu Lab opens first physical store, AI sensor fusion hits fault detection, and more.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Australian aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems completes historic DART AE hypersonic demonstrator flight, validating additively manufactured scramjet engine at Mach speeds.
As 3D concrete printing matures, third-party software solutions are emerging to address gaps in the ecosystem, from mix design to real-time monitoring.
Curtin University study uses infrared spectroscopy to identify unique chemical profiles in 3D printing filaments, offering a new forensic tool for tracking ghost guns.
The nonprofit that connects makers with people with disabilities opens its first NYC hub, bringing open-source 3D printed assistive technology to the city.
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 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.
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.
Researchers propose combining machine vision, thermal readings, acoustic emissions, and vibration signals into unified AI models for reliable fault detection in additive manufacturing.
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D reports A$16.5 million in orders as it expands U.S. defense contracts.
American startup MTP launches AdditiveM platform combining AI and multiphysics simulation to make metal 3D printing predictive, not trial-and-error.
Australian metal 3D printing company AML3D secures A$16.5 million in orders, with 87% from U.S. defense and naval projects.
MIT researchers create a 3D printing platform capable of producing fully functional electric motors using five different materials in a single process.
Researchers at Tsinghua University have developed a volumetric 3D printing method that completes prints in under one second.
AMUG 2026 puts the spotlight on cross-industry collaboration with LEGO and General Atomics/Divergent keynotes.
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.
MTP's AdditiveM platform combines AI, multiphysics simulation, and digital twins to transform metal additive manufacturing from trial-and-error to predictive engineering.
Daily roundup of the latest 3D printing news, research, and community highlights for March 3rd, 2026.
MATERIAL HYBRID3D platform prints complete batteries into device structures, claiming 55% more range and $1.25M Air Force contract.
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 polymers offer lower processing temperatures and faster production, making them ideal for medical implant 3D printing.
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, a ready-to-print recombinant human collagen kit for DLP 3D bioprinting, targeting drug discovery and tissue engineering.
3DQue has launched lifetime license options for AutoFarm3D, letting print farm operators own their automation software outright instead of paying monthly subscriptions.
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.
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 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's marketplace hits record revenue in Q4 2025, showing strong growth in on-demand manufacturing and custom 3D printed parts.
California-based Nikalex bridges AI-driven design with human engineering expertise to deliver precision titanium 3D printed parts for robotics, medical, and aerospace.
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 has completed the first government-approved two-story 3D printed home, featuring a cave-inspired design that earned seismic compliance certification.
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.
Ruben Wauthle discusses Amnovis reaching 100,000 implants, expanding into industrial markets, and the future of multi-material metal 3D printing.
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.
Your daily dose of 3D printing news. Feed is quiet on Monday morning.
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.
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.
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 proposed HB 2320 would criminalize using 3D printers to create firearms without a license, sparking fears over maker community rights.
Centrifugal resin printing breakthrough, ORNL's multi-extruder system, and 3D construction printing market set to explode.
After a period of market headwinds, the additive manufacturing industry is showing renewed strength with improved trends since Q1 2026.
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.
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 Private Limited becomes Singapore first company dedicated to integrating large-scale 3D concrete printing into luxury real estate development, targeting Southeast Asia market.
Desktop Metal's second chance, QinetiQ's recycled titanium breakthrough, and more news from the world of additive manufacturing.
Stratasys has filed a patent for PolyJet materials that jettable at just 35C, opening doors for embedded electronics and biomolecule printing.
New market analysis reveals 21.8% annual growth as defense, agriculture, and logistics embrace additive manufacturing for drone production. The key driver? Speed.
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.
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 introduces the worlds first all-in-one centrifugal 3D printing system that uses 2000 Gs of centrifugal force to eliminate layer lines.
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.
At AMS 2026, Materialise CEO and Siemens VP announced a new Additive Manufacturing Alliance combining two major initiatives to make AM more accessible.
Analysis reveals 3D construction printing (3DCP) adoption is growing faster than expected, driven by regional construction companies rather than individual projects.
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.
LEGO additive manufacturing leader Ronen Hadar and a joint General Atomics-Divergent keynote highlight cross-industry collaboration at AMUG 2026.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory-developed system combines multiple extruders into a single high-output stream, matching larger systems while maintaining precision.
UK-based Alloyed has developed ABD-1000AM, the world's highest temperature nickel-based superalloy specifically designed for additive manufacturing in jet engines.
A research team has developed MICRO, a one-step multimaterial 3D printed electrochemical device designed for on-site analysis and drug screening applications.
A prominent aerospace OEM consolidated a helicopter intake duct using ROBOZE Argo 500 HYPERSPEED, achieving 80% cost savings while maintaining performance requirements.
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.
Sunnyday Technologies releases an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use, scaling from 1 to 4 cubic meters with common components.
MIT researchers have developed a multi-material 3D printer that can produce fully functional electric motors in about 3 hours using five different materials.
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.
British defense leader QinetiQ has achieved a world first: a flight-critical 3D printed component made from recycled titanium successfully flown on a helicopter.
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.
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.
TCT Asia 2026 demonstrated that generative AI has moved beyond design tools into real manufacturing — and the implications for 3D printing are massive.
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.
New research uses geometry-adaptive reinforcement learning to reduce peel forces in DLP printing, saving fragile features and increasing success rates.
Remember 3D Hubs? It's gone, but now a new service called 3dfabs is bringing back the distributed 3D printing network model.
A massive new 3D print farm in Shenzhen demonstrates ultra high-volume additive manufacturing capabilities that could redefine distributed printing.
XTPL's Ultra-Precise Dispensing technology lands in Taiwan's semiconductor hub via Manz Asia partnership, opening doors for 3D printed chip packaging.
BigRep partners with SEMA Garage to give 6,000 aftermarket auto companies access to large-format 3D printing for prototyping and custom parts.
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 now offers HP Metal Jet 3D printing services, letting customers produce metal parts from prototypes to thousands of units without hardware investment.
New legislation would force manufacturers to register printers with DOJ and implement blocking algorithms or face $25,000 fines.
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.
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 researchers have created a 3D printing platform that builds fully functional electric motors in just 3 hours using five different materials.
3D Systems expands its NextDent denture jetting portfolio with Dark Pink, Light Pink, and Red Pink gum tones for more natural-looking dentures.
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.
Today's roundup: NVIDIA invests in AI-metal AM, Sovol budget dryer review, 3D dental expansion, and more.
Mexican design practice MANUFACTURA creates bio-based construction material from agricultural waste and ancient nixtamalization byproducts.
Belgian precision manufacturer partners with Additive Center and amsight to create full-chain data traceability for semiconductor components.
Overnight roundup: Quiet news cycle with tutorial content dominating feeds. Key stories from yesterday recap.
Global supply agreement sees Siemens Energy supply spent nickel superalloy powder to 6K Additive for upcycling into virgin-quality metal AM powder.
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.
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 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.
Defense contractor L3Harris has achieved a 10x speedup in hypersonic propulsion component manufacturing using additive manufacturing, under a US Navy contract.
Breakthrough system prints underwater structures without chemical accelerators, opening new possibilities for coastal infrastructure.
Customer Advisory Board feedback drives major reliability improvements for Stratasys flagship FDM system.
Manufacturing marketplace hits milestone quarter while announcing leadership change at the top.
Conflux configurable 3D printed technology delivers race-ready oil cooler from design to car in weeks.
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.
The TCT Awards head to Boston for the first time, with industry giants competing across nine categories celebrating additive manufacturing innovation.
Researchers have developed a method to transform agricultural corn waste into sustainable 3D-printed construction material, offering a greener alternative to cement-based concrete.
Digital manufacturer launches AI-enabled platform with real-time quoting and design for manufacturability analysis across 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding.
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 closes 2025 with strong Q4 results as medical segment surges 16.3%, outpacing overall 6.8% revenue growth.
Spacecraft thermal pipes, AMS 2026 kicks off in NYC, and MIT's AI breakthrough for printable designs.
Researchers develop multi-material 3D printer that produces working linear motors in ~3 hours, bringing us closer to printing complex machines.
MakerWorld hits 10M monthly active users, 2.6M models uploaded, as consumer 3D printing evolves from hobby into side business.
House Bill 26-1144 would criminalize unlicensed 3D printing of firearms and even possessing digital files with intent to manufacture illegally.
Matrix6D maglev platform brings additive manufacturing to semiconductor packaging production.
Compact vibratory finishing system brings automated post-processing to small AM operations.
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.
Canadian hotend manufacturer Dyze Design has patented a modular motion control system that could simplify motion system upgrades for 3D printer builders.
The additive manufacturing industry is entering a new phase where application expertise beats technology hype.
BigTreeTech launches ViViD, an open-source multi-material filament changer for Klipper-based 3D printers.
Velo3D secures multi-year full-rate production contract from US defense prime for sensitive national security program.
Australian metal AM specialist Amaero posted 367% first-half revenue growth, driven by titanium alloy powder demand from aerospace and defense sectors.
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.
Miami startup replaces traditional boatbuilding with industrial-scale 3D printing — hull molds printed in 1.5m sections.
European consortium prints titanium pipe segments with embedded heating elements and sensors — no external wiring needed.
The founders of Concept Laser are building something bigger: a €60M fund reshaping European AM.
Dutch researchers printed a working naval vessel in one week. The military is paying attention.
Elegoo adds integrated 4-color printing to the Centauri Carbon 2 with the new CANVAS system.
Bambu Lab launches H2C with 7-nozzle multi-color capability and P2S mid-range printer in the US market.
The premier AM business conference brings global leaders to NYC Feb 24-26 with keynotes from Stratasys, Prusa, and HP.
A single rotating nozzle prints multi-material soft robots with built-in pneumatic channels that bend, twist, and grip on demand.
Crealitys new CFS-C uses remote cutting in the buffer to eliminate hot-end purging - a potential game-changer for multi-color printing.
Automation Alley Project DIAMOnD now lets any business access industrial-grade polymer and metal 3D printing equipment.
Project Arrow Phase 2.0 debuts Vector and Borealis — Canadian-built EVs with 3D-printed aluminum and polymer chassis.
Dan Jablonsky steps down as Chris Spagnoletti takes the helm at the 3D printed rocket engine pioneer.
The AM industry faces six critical challenges that will determine winners and losers over the next two years.
Researchers develop dissolving microneedles for buccal CBD delivery — a needle-free alternative to injections.
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.
Independent study shows Continuum Powders' recycled nickel delivers 58.8%–98.7% lower global warming potential than virgin material production.
AI-native manufacturer secures $67M Series B to deploy Skyfall, the 'world's fastest laser melting platform' — going live H1 2026.
Ireland's largest orthopaedic implant manufacturer invests €18m in 38,000 sq ft facility dedicated to additive manufacturing R&D and production.
Hexagons new portable 3D scanner eliminates reference targets, saving 15-30 minutes per setup. Certified for industrial inspection up to 7 metres.
Surgeons can now choose between titanium and PEEK for patient-specific cranio-maxillofacial reconstructions within a single workflow.
Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries built a flight-ready autonomous strike aircraft in 71 days using 3D printed monolithic assemblies.
Tsinghua University scientists achieve 0.6-second volumetric printing with 12μm resolution, eliminating the speed-precision trade-off.
MIT motors for 50 cents, Colorado joins the regulation push, and Wigglitz takes Toy of the Year — your Monday briefing.
Sovol outlines the key features of their SV08 MAX printer for 2026.
New multi-material preset lets dental schools print realistic anatomical models for training, replacing cadavers and animal specimens.
Student engineering team achieves near-lights-out production with P1S and X1C.
Viral DIY project shows what is possible with printed mechanical systems.
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 lands with per-print-feature flow rate control, fixed ironing tiger-striping, Happy Hare filament sync, and a redesigned G-code viewer.
New PLA-based filament absorbs 76–81 GHz radar frequencies, letting engineers 3D print custom absorbers for automotive sensor testing and integration.
Major retail brand using large-format 3D printing for global store architecture — recycled materials, double-curved surfaces, and circular manufacturing.
Elegoo's 9K resin printer wins prestigious design award for balancing advanced technology with beginner-friendly features.
Concordia researchers develop ultrasound-based 3D printing that creates microscale structures on soft polymers with 10x better resolution than existing methods.
Sound-wave printing, radar-absorbing filament, a 71-day combat drone, and Stratasys enters dental training.
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 evolved the CORE One into the CORE One+ with auto vent, easier flex loading, and INDX 8-material support. Existing owners can upgrade free.
Healthcare startup XO Armor is using Bambu Lab X1C printers to produce custom orthotics on-site in minutes instead of weeks.
Bambu Lab now requires real print photos on MakerWorld to stop AI-generated preview images that don't match the actual models.
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%.
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.
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 cuts XL prices by $200 and announces silicone and pick-and-place toolheads coming in 2026.
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 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.
Prusa XL price drop, MakerWorld's AI image crackdown, and XO Armor's medical orthotics — your Saturday briefing.
Prusa's new PETG Ultraglow Green is filled with maximum strontium aluminate for exceptional brightness — visible glow up to 6-8 hours after charging.
California proposes sweeping 3D printer restrictions, Bambu discontinues the P1P, and the KitchenAid pasta roller print goes viral.
Bambu Lab retires the iconic P1P after 3 years. Here's the EOL timeline and what it means for owners.
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'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.