Western University Uses AI and 3D Printing to Keep Pace With Children’s Growing Ears
Leiden Researchers 3D Print Brainless Microrobots That Swim and Dodge Obstacles Like Living Animals
Best 3D Printers 2026 – Buyers Guide
Sound Particles 3D Prints Its Employees’ Ears to Perfect Spatial Audio
BENTU Design 3D Prints Street Furniture From Demolished Urban Village Waste
Professional 3D scanning has always involved trade-offs: you choose between detail and speed, between versatility and accuracy, between portability and reliability. The 3DeVOK... read more »
The University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based Elementum 3D have been awarded a NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant... read more »
To mark twelve years in the 3D scanning industry, Revopoint is launching two new scanners built for very different users. The MetroY Ultra... read more »
Researchers at Western University have launched a four-year, $4.4-million (USD) project that uses artificial intelligence and 3D printing to produce custom hearing-aid earmolds... read more »
The U.S. Army cut the ribbon on a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey on March 19, giving engineers at the... read more »
Researchers at Leiden University have created 3D-printed microrobots just tens of micrometres long that can swim, sense their surroundings, and steer around obstacles... read more »
Every resin 3D print comes off the build plate coated in liquid, uncured photopolymer resin that is toxic, sticky, and fragile. Before a... read more »
Moisture is the most common cause of stringing, bubbling, and weak layer adhesion in 3D prints. A filament dryer removes that moisture at... read more »
This overview contains basic product specs & prices for our pick of the best consumer-grade 3D printers of 2024. We'll cover FDM printers... read more »
La Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for €56 per batch using a 3D printer, down from €2,316... read more »
Adidas has introduced a 3D-printed basketball shoe, debuted by Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson. The 19-year-old, who'd been projected as the top pick... read more »
The University of Oklahoma has been awarded $8.8 million to launch Phase II of a metal 3D printing research program aimed at cutting... read more »
BASF commissioned the world's first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts, bringing its proprietary X3D technology to full industrial scale at its Ludwigshafen site.... read more »
A 17-person audio software company in Lisbon has 3D-printed replicas of every employee's ears, heads, and torsos to test acoustic realism, part of... read more »
Chinese design studio BENTU Design has developed a method for turning construction rubble from demolished urban villages into 3D printed public furniture, with... read more »
A developer known as PizzAndy has created a prototype 3D printer that uses heat generated from Bitcoin mining chips to control the printer... read more »
Mercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The... read more »
Researchers at Saarland University are developing new metallic glass alloys that could reduce energy losses in electric motors used in devices like drones... read more »
Researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have created a hybrid foam material that can absorb up to 10... read more »
The Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas has begun using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement tail fins for the UH-60 Black... read more »
Formula 1 Teams Use 3D Printing to Navigate New Engine Compression Ratio RulesMercedes and Red Bull have reportedly found a way to work around Formula 1's new compression ratio regulations for the 2026 season. The F...
BMW Group Expands 3D Printing Operations Under New LeadershipThe BMW Group has appointed Timo Göbel as the new head of its Additive Manufacturing Campus (AMC), focusing on further integration of 3D ...
Additive Drives Raises €25 Million for 3D Printed Electric Motor TechnologyAdditive Drives, a German manufacturer of 3D-printed electric motors, has secured over €25 million in funding to expand its energy-efficient motor technology globally. The financing round was led b...
University of Utah, Penn State Win NASA Funding to 3D Print Rocket Engine MaterialsThe University of Utah, Penn State, and Colorado-based Elementum 3D have been awarded a NASA Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Ph...
Marine Corps Develops First NDAA-Compliant 3D Printed DroneThe 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorization Act-compliant 3D-printed drone, calle...
Student Nonprofit Releases Open-Source 3D Printed Drone Design for ResearchersA student-led nonprofit called Aeroptera has developed a foldable research drone frame designed to be 3D printed and made available for free. The Lace quadcopter features an 800mm motor-to-motor sp...
Western University Uses AI and 3D Printing to Keep Pace With Children’s Growing EarsResearchers at Western University have launched a four-year, $4.4-million (USD) project that uses artificial intelligence and 3D printing...
Spanish Hospital Cuts Therapy Equipment Costs by 97.6% With 3D PrintingLa Candelaria University Hospital in Tenerife is producing custom hand rehabilitation tools for €56 per batch using a 3D printer, down fr...
Merck Partners with AMCM on 3D Printed Tablet ManufacturingMerck, a science and technology company, has announced a cooperation agreement with AMCM, a German additive manufacturing company and sister company to EOS. The partnership focuses on developing 3D...
Army Opens 50-Printer Additive Makerspace at Picatinny ArsenalThe U.S. Army cut the ribbon on a new Additive Makerspace at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey on March 19, giving engineers at the DEVCOM Ar...
Corpus Christi Army Depot Uses 3D Printing to Manufacture UH-60 Black Hawk Fuel System ComponentsThe Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) in Texas has begun using 3D printing technology to manufacture replacement tail fins for the UH-60 B...
Marine Corps Develops First NDAA-Compliant 3D Printed DroneThe 2nd Marine Logistics Group has developed the Marine Corps' first National Defense Authorization Act-compliant 3D-printed drone, called HANX. The drone represents an advancement from previous Ma...
Sunnyday Technologies Announces Open-Source M3-CRETE 3D Concrete PrinterSunnyday Technologies has released M3-CRETE, an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use across various work environments. ...
Aectual Partners with Lululemon for Global 3D Printed Store Design RolloutAectual is collaborating with athletic apparel retailer lululemon to develop and install 3D-printed ceiling and storefront systems across...
MIT Engineers Print Structural Building Components Using Recycled PlasticMIT researchers have developed a method to 3D print construction-grade structural elements from recycled plastic, creating floor trusses that meet U.S. building standards. The team published their ...
University of Texas Team Receives $14.5M DARPA Grant for 3D Printing Semiconductor TechnologyEngineers at The University of Texas at Austin have received a $14.5 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DA...
Apple Adopts 3D Printing for Titanium USB-C Ports in New iPhone AirApple’s latest smartphone release marks a quiet but notable step in consumer electronics manufacturing: the company has confirmed that it...
EPFL Researchers Develop Programmable Lattice Structure for Robotics Using Single Foam MaterialResearchers at Switzerland's EPFL have created a 3D-printable lattice structure that can mimic different biological tissue properties using a single foam material. The team from the Computational R...
Autodesk Research and Additive Tectonics Develop 3D Printed Floor System with Alternative MaterialsAutodesk Research has partnered with Additive Tectonics to develop a new approach to concrete floor construction using 3D printing techno...
EU Project Combines AI and Bio-Based Materials for 3D Printing Wind Turbine ComponentsThe EU-funded ORGANIC project is a four-year project aimed at developing 3D printing technology that combines bio-inspired structures wit...
BMW Group Converts Waste Into New Manufacturing ComponentsBMW Group has developed a recycling system that converts waste 3D printing powder and used parts into new filament for manufacturing production tools and components. The company processes up to 12 ...
Issey Miyake Eyes Introduces 3D Printed Sunglasses with Eight Concave LensesIssey Miyake Eyes has released UROKO, a pair of sunglasses featuring eight concave lenses arranged in two rows of four on each side of th...
Nike Previews Multi-Color 3D Printed Air Max 1000 SneakerNike has unveiled a prototype of the Air Max 1000 "Multicolor," marking the first time the 3D-printed sneaker will feature more than one ...
Justin Bieber Launches 3D Printed Sneakers Through Skylrk Brand Partnership with ZellerfeldJustin Bieber has released a 3D-printed sneaker called the Earth Bender through his Skylrk brand in collaboration with footwear technology company Zellerfeld. The Canadian singer launched the shoes...
Google DeepMind Partners with Designer Ross Lovegrove to Create AI-Generated 3D Printed ChairGoogle DeepMind has collaborated with renowned designer Ross Lovegrove and his studio to develop a fine-tuned AI model that can generate ...
3D Printed Modular Column “Duality of Skin and Core” Featured at Venice Biennale 2025A 3D printed modular column titled "Duality of Skin and Core" is currently on display at the Venice Biennale 2025 as part of the Time, Sp...
3D Printed Sculptures Blend Baroque and Sci-Fi in Czech InstallationCzech artist Matyáš Chochola has unveiled a new installation featuring twelve large-scale 3D printed concrete sculptures at the EPO1 Contemporary Art Center in Trutnov, Czech Republic. The installa...
Hands-On Review: Revopoint Trackit 3D ScannerWe got our hands on this funky looking kit, to put it through its paces. Read on to learn more about the “Trackit” and see if this offeri...
Hands-On Review: Revopoint MetroX 3D ScannerRevopoint has recently released their professional 3D scanner, the “ Revopoint MetroX 3D Scanner”. We have spent a couple of months putti...
Hands-on Review: Einstar VEGA Wireless 3D Scannerthe Einstar VEGA is an attractive feature-packed wireless device, allowing you to scan a range of differently sized items, both indoors, and outdoors.
Best 3D Printers 2026 – Buyers GuideThis overview contains basic product specs & prices for our pick of the best consumer-grade 3D printers of 2024. We'll cover FDM printers...
Developer Creates 3D Printer That Uses Bitcoin Mining Heat for Bed Temperature ControlA developer known as PizzAndy has created a prototype 3D printer that uses heat generated from Bitcoin mining chips to control the printe...
Anycubic Introduces Kobra X High Speed Multi Color 3D Printer with Early Bird CampaignAnycubic will launch the Kobra X, a new FDM 3D printer that combines higher print speeds, multi color capability and smart monitoring features in a 260 x 260 x 260 mm build volume. The company ...
BASF Starts Up World’s First Industrial-Scale 3D Printed Catalyst Plant in LudwigshafenBASF commissioned the world's first production plant for 3D-printed catalysts, bringing its proprietary X3D technology to full industrial...
Researchers Develop New Design Method for 3D Printed Nitinol StructuresResearchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid have developed a design-focused approach to improve the...
Virginia Tech Researchers Develop 3D-Printable Shape-Memory Ceramic-Metal CompositeResearchers at Virginia Tech have developed a method to create shape-memory ceramic materials that can be manufactured at scale using 3D printing technology. Associate professor Hang Yu, along with...