Tripo AI Secures $50M Funding To Advance Production-Ready 3D Generation
Tripo AI has closed a $50M growth round backed by Alibaba and Baidu Ventures, with new native spatial AI models that generate production-ready 3D assets directly.
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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.
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.
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.
The legendary Bambu Lab X1 series that redefined consumer 3D printing has reached end-of-life. How one Kickstarter campaign changed the industry forever.
Creality introduces a desktop filament recycling system that lets makers transform their 3D printing waste into fresh filament — now live on Indiegogo.
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.
University of California Irvine engineering students use desktop 3D printers to iterate rocket designs in hours instead of weeks — and launch them for real.
Prusa announces a contest for creative ways to upcycle old filament spools using the new OpenPrintTag NFC system shipping with redesigned Prusament spools.
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.
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.
A new web platform lets anyone design parametric 3D furniture by simply describing what they want in plain English — no CAD experience required.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday roundup: AMPOWER market growth hits 13.5%, Sparkling Water Support filament launches, plus industry news.
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 slicer startup claims your failed Benchy might be a Virgo problem — and promises to fix it using zodiac-based print optimization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creality IPO reveals market share battle with Bambu Lab, Leiden researchers 3D print brainless robots, and Tethon 3D expands ceramics capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our monthly look at the 3D printing industry valuation leaderboard — which companies are leading, who's rising, and what moved markets this week.
As resin 3D printers flood the consumer market, experts warn of toxic exposure risks and potential future liability for manufacturers and retailers.
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.
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.
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.
Prusa MMU3 firmware boost, 3D printed sneakers, TPU tested to destruction, and why heat-set insert datasheets might be wrong — your Monday briefing.
Sculpteo expands its additive manufacturing offerings with a new professional 3D scanning service, enabling companies to digitize complex objects with industrial-grade accuracy.
Fraunhofer multi-metal rocket printing, TCT Asia scale, Prusa MMU3 speed boost, Bambu Lab AI imaging, and more from the last 24 hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two iconic firearms manufacturers are in a takeover battle with real implications for the 3D printing industry — here's why it matters.
Hitem3D has been integrated into OpenClaw as a callable Skill, allowing AI agents to generate 3D models from images through structured workflows.
Resin safety concerns, AMPOWER growth report, TCT Asia highlights, and more in today's 3D printing news.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As resin 3D printing moves into mainstream consumer hands, experts warn of potential health risks and future liability issues that could reshape the industry.
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.
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.
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.
Governor DeSantis signed legislation on March 19 that makes it easier to approve living shoreline projects, opening doors for 3D printed coastal protection structures.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Prusa MMU3 gets a speed boost, Bambu Lab adds AI image-to-3D, and OPPO uses 3D printing to kill the foldable crease.
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.
Australian metal AM company AML3D lands $9.9M order from HII for four ARCEMY X systems, bringing total to six at Newport News Shipbuilding.
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.
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.
From custom implants to surgical prep models, hospitals are bringing 3D printing in-house — and the benefits go way beyond convenience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New research uses laser powder bed fusion to 3D print zinc–silver–copper alloys with promising cytocompatibility for future biodegradable medical implants.
MOVA Palette 300 goes official, Scrap Labs enters the metal AM race, and a practical guide to fixing ghosting artifacts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tethon 3D expands advanced materials portfolio with Fortify RF and composite technologies for defense sector.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers develop ultra-low-cost electrochemical sensor platform capable of detecting heart attack protein biomarkers in blood serum.
Prusa Research releases major firmware update for MMU3 multi-material unit, delivering dramatic speed improvements ahead of INDX system launch.
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 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.
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.
British WAAM specialist DEEP Manufacturing opens Houston facility in May, a year ahead of schedule, investing $10M in U.S. advanced manufacturing.
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.
Tethon 3D has acquired a strategic portfolio of intellectual property assets from Fortify, adding patents for anisotropic composite structures and advanced material processing methods.
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.
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.
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.
Lyten announces its second European industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland, expanding lithium-sulfur battery production alongside former Northvolt facilities in Sweden.
Survey of 3D printing professionals shows 70% doubt their post-processing can keep pace with growing production volumes.
BMF launches micro-precision desktop 3D printers, study reveals polymer degradation concerns, and community buzz on Reddit — your daily dose of 3D printing news.
Brandon and Justin Nudelman convicted in federal court for running a ghost gun operation using 3D printers to manufacture untraceable firearm frames.
Your daily dose of 3D printing news: ETH Zurich breakthrough in bioprinting, ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction scale-up, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Dutch service provider Royal3D introduces thermal monitoring system that tracks interlayer temperatures in real-time during 3D printing.
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.
New research measures environmental and economic tradeoffs of CNC milling, Selective Laser Melting, and metal extrusion for VTOL UAV components.
Construction 3D printing hits a practical milestone as WASP completes Ol Casél, a certified airport services building, in just 7 days of printing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The dental 3D printing market is exploding toward $41B by 2034. We breakdown the top resin printers dental labs are using today.
ICON partners with PALFINGER for construction 3D printing, BMF launches microArch S150, and Stratasys TrueDent goes European.
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.
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.
L3AD is transforming industrial 3D printing with a digital platform backed by 800+ printers, offering serial production without million-dollar infrastructure investments.
Peer-reviewed study from Sungkyunkwan University benchmarks AM processes against injection molding for low-volume, high-mix production.
UK dental lab Bant Dental adopts Stratasys J5 DentaJet, achieving 95% digital workflow and major business surge.
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.
University of Birmingham researchers use deep learning to simultaneously optimize LPBF process parameters and titanium gyroid lattice design, enabling property-driven 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.
Apple LiTo brings AI 3D modeling to the masses, the $42 printer debate heats up, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
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.
A new US$42 desktop 3D printer has entered the market, but at what cost to features and reliability?
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.
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.
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.
ALTANA Cubic Ink launches water-breakable resin designed to simplify injection mold tooling — molds dissolve in water instead of requiring costly mechanical breaking.
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.
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.
Korean researchers have developed a 3D printing ink made from microalgae that can replicate the texture of fish like mackerel, flounder, and salmon.
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.
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.
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 retires the P1P after three years, but pledges five years of parts and support through 2031.
Todays top stories: Washington passes ghost gun bill, BMF launches microArch S150, BENTU turns construction waste into furniture, and more.
ROBOZE unveils the ARGO 500 HYPERSPEED MISSION READY, an industrial 3D printer designed for aerospace and defense sectors requiring on-demand production capabilities.
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.
MIT AI designs printable objects, Bitcoin-mining 3D printer turns heat into rewards, and more from the world of additive manufacturing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cairn Surgical submits De Novo 510(k) FDA application for 3D printed breast cancer tumor locator — 94% success rate in trials.
Researchers at MIT have created an AI system that can automatically design 3D printable objects optimized for structural integrity.
Chicago-based PrintPal releases over 15 browser tools for 3D printing hobbyists and sellers — no software installation required.
Apple accelerates 3D aluminum printing, LEAP71 builds worlds largest aerospike engine, Elegoo Spring sale hits 31% off, and more.
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.
North America's largest additive manufacturing event makes its Boston debut April 13-16, 2026 — here's what to expect.
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.
Snapmaker U1 pre-orders live, Elegoo Spring sale heats up, and chocolate 3D printing gets serious with a Prusa executive hire.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers at Hiroshima University develop new additive manufacturing technique to 3D print tungsten carbide-cobalt, preserving extreme hardness while reducing material waste.
Cocoa Press hires David Randolph, a 10-year Prusa manufacturing veteran, as the chocolate 3D printing startup scales up.
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10, TCT Asia 2026 gears up for biggest show yet, and SMRRF 2026 highlights from the community.
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.
Shapeways achieves ISO 14001 environmental management certification, signaling growing importance of sustainability in additive manufacturing.
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.
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.
Multi-sensor monitoring company announces six collaborations to improve defect detection during metal 3D printing, potentially reducing CT scanning reliance.
North Dakota mechanic engineer embeds Bitcoin mining chips beneath 3D printer build plate — generates heat for printing while hashing at 500+ GH/s.
50-year-old US manufacturer expands into plastic 3D printing, citing supply chain disruptions driving demand for domestic on-demand production.
Snapmaker U1 launches April 10th at $849, ESA Greta rocket passes tests, EPFL breakthrough in bone scaffolds, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Abby Stamper and Dr. Li Yang receive Guy E. Bourdeau and Randy Stevens Scholarships at AMUG 2026 in Reno.
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.
New 3D print optimization tool from Helio Additive promises to make PCTG prints more predictable and reliable for engineers.
Swiss researchers create hydroxyapatite scaffolds using a room-temperature enzyme-driven process that achieves bone-like strength in one week.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is expanding its use of additive manufacturing for aluminum components across more product lines.
University of Limerick student team ULAS HiPR has designed and is producing Ireland's first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine, named Lúin of Celtchar.
New research demonstrates laser powder bed fusion of NiTi TPMS sheet lattices with promising lightweight metrics for energy-absorbing and compliant structures.
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.
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.
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 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.
Big developments in construction 3D printing, defense manufacturing, and consumer electronics as Apple explores 3D printed aluminum.
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.
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.
At the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit in Tampa, defense officials and industry leaders identified three critical challenges slowing AM adoption in military applications.
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.
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.
American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation becomes first organization worldwide to deploy the massive AMCM M 8K laser powder bed fusion system from EOS.
In-situ monitoring specialist Addiguru announces multiple new partnerships to advance adoption of multi-sensor quality control technology across aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
Booz Allen Hamilton announces $300M partnership with Andreessen Horowitz to accelerate advanced technologies including 3D printing for national security missions.
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.
ICON launches Titan program, letting builders purchase its large-scale robotic construction systems for the first time. Walls as low as $20/sq ft.
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.
Pop Mart takes Bambu Lab to court, NASA deploys 3D-printed titanium spring in orbit, and Autodesk drops a game-changing AI tool.
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.
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.
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.
NASA JPL successfully deployed a 3D-printed titanium spring aboard the Mercury One satellite, combining five components into one part.
The $99 price point has long been the holy grail for consumer 3D printing. We examine what it would take to get there.
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.
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.
Todays top stories: NASA flies 3D printed titanium spring, Autodesk Wonder 3D goes live, and the $99 3D printer barrier falls.
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.
Heidelberg University researchers use two-photon polymerization 3D printing to create photonic chip couplers with record-low losses, enabling scalable quantum and neuromorphic computing.
Autodesk Wonder 3D integrated into Flow Studio allows creators to generate production-ready 3D models from text prompts or images.
Ter Hoek acquires XJet 1400C ceramic 3D printer to serve aerospace, semiconductor, and medical technology customers with geometrically complex ceramic components.
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.
Strategic partnership gives independent pharmacies access to on-demand 3D printed medications, potentially producing 2,000+ doses per hour.
Daily roundup of the latest in 3D printing: material innovations, industry news, community highlights, and more.
Stanford spinout Perseus Materials develops continuous composite manufacturing using self-propagating chemical reactions, producing structural parts larger than the machine itself.
Japanese eyewear brand Kaneko Optical translates the surface language of Japanese ceramics into 3D printed eyewear for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26.
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.
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.
Aerospace systems integrator Intergalactic is using Velo3D Rapid Production Solutions to manufacture IN718 microtube heat exchanger headers for a mass-produced commercial aircraft.
Revopoint announces spring sale with discounts up to 15% on 3D scanners and 20% off software across its entire lineup.
Advanced manufacturing firm Future Form adopts HP Multi Jet Fusion technology to support data centre, medical, defence, nuclear and aerospace industries.
PrusaSlicer 3.0 could add mixed-color filament support similar to FullSpectrum Orcaslicer, users speculate.
The Prusa INDX team is demonstrating a V0 prototype at SMRRF 2026 with incredibly fast tool change times.
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.
Daily digest covering the latest in 3D printing: aerospace fatigue challenges, ghost gun litigation, and more.
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.
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.
Velo3D, the metal additive manufacturing company, has had its website compromised with Russian-language spam posts about online casinos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rule 1 Ventures, led by retired four-star Admiral James Winnefeld, invests in Roboze to build distributed manufacturing infrastructure for mission-critical defense components.
Today: PETG vs ABS guide, Kobra X reviews, Adidas CLIMACOOL goes global, and why trusses are wrong for 3D printing.
A new dual laser Laser Powder Bed Fusion concept proposes printing overhangs with micro spot precision while the bulk runs faster.
Adidas expands its 3D printed CLIMACOOL LACED globally, featuring lighter lattice structure and 360-degree ventilation.
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.
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.
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.
New patent reveals Flashforge's innovative filament cutting mechanism that deploys only when needed, reclaiming valuable build area for FFF 3D printing.
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.
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.
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.
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.