NP Aerospace 3D Prints Mastiff Suspension Component in 60 Hours Using Caracol’s WAAM System
ORNL Uses 3D Printing to Fabricate Canisters for Large-Scale Metal Parts
Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro Launch: 4-Toolhead Tool-Changer from $649
Ford and Sharrow Engineering Cut Marine Propeller Production Time from 130 Days to Two Weeks
Revopoint POP 4 Launches on Kickstarter: Hybrid Blue Laser and Infrared 3D Scanner from $579
Researchers at EPFL have built a holographic 3D printing system that's 70 times more energy-efficient than previous techniques, and they've used it to... read more »
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NP Aerospace has produced a 110 kg Mastiff suspension and differential carrier using Caracol's Vipra AM wire arc additive manufacturing platform, completing the... read more »
Updated May 19, 2026. Flashforge's Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro are now in market, with the first units shipping to deposit backers.... read more »
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found a way to use 3D printing to build the canisters needed for powder metallurgical hot... read more »
EINSTAR has launched its May Sales for Makers promotion on the official EINSTAR US store and across regional stores, with discounts on its... read more »
A YouTuber going by Cocoanix has used a Linux-loaded Nintendo Switch to run open-source firmware called Klipper on a Prusa MK3S 3D printer... read more »
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Sharrow Engineering has teamed up with Ford Motor Company's Advanced Industrial Technology & Platforms team to scale production of its patented Sharrow Propeller... read more »
A startup born out of Oak Ridge National Laboratory is using binder jet 3D printing to turn recycled glass into coasters, decorative tiles,... read more »
A 2026 guide to finding free 3D printable models, from the 7 main repositories (Printables, MakerWorld, Thingiverse, and more) to parallel channels like... read more »
Revopoint has launched its May Sale across the official Revopoint website, with discounts on scanners, software, and curated bundles for measurement and reverse... read more »
The 2026 guide to the best 3D printer slicers. 8 picks for FDM and resin printers, beginners to power users, with comparison and... read more »
MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has revived a rejected 1985 invention to create the "Y-zipper," a three-sided fastener that's 3D printed... read more »
Mechanical engineers at the University of Illinois have 3D printed pure copper cold plates that could reduce a data center's cooling energy consumption... read more »
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have used a bioluminescent single-celled algae called Pyrocystis lunula to 3D-print light-emitting structures that glow a... read more »
Revopoint is bringing its next-generation handheld 3D scanner to Kickstarter. The Revopoint POP 4 launches on May 7, 2026, combining blue laser and... read more »
The best resin 3D printers in 2026 cover an extraordinary range, from $169 entry-level machines that produce tabletop-grade detail to $9,999 professional systems... read more »
Apollo’s New $4M Supercar Gets a 3D-Printed Titanium Exhaust That Takes 123 Hours to PrintApollo Automobil's upcoming Evo supercar will feature what the company describes as the largest one-piece 3D-printed titanium exhaust sys...
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 printing technology across vehicle production. Göbel brings ...
Beehive Industries Wins $30 Million Air Force Contract for 3D-Printed TurbojetsColorado-based propulsion startup Beehive Industries has secured a nearly $30 million contract from the US Air Force to advance testing a...
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, called HANX. The drone represents an advancement from previous Ma...
Real-Time 3D Modeling Drives Central Vietnam’s First Robotic Knee ReplacementVinmec Da Nang International Hospital has carried out the first knee replacement procedure in Central Vietnam to combine 3D modeling with...
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 from €2,316 when ordering the same parts through traditional s...
Navy Depot Delivers First Metal 3D Printed Aircraft Parts to FleetFleet Readiness Center East has delivered its first flight-certified metal 3D-printed parts to the U.S. Navy fleet, completing the qualif...
Rolls-Royce Opens Additive Manufacturing Cell in Bristol With UK Defence FundingRolls-Royce has opened a new Additive Manufacturing Development Cell at its Defence Assembly and Operations facility in Bristol, with Luk...
Beehive Industries Wins $30 Million Air Force Contract for 3D-Printed TurbojetsColorado-based propulsion startup Beehive Industries has secured a nearly $30 million contract from the US Air Force to advance testing and development of its Frenzy line of low-cost, 3D-printed tu...
Holcim & COBOD Complete Europe’s Largest Residential Build in 12 MonthsA 12-unit social housing building in Bezannes, France has become Europe's largest 3D-printed residential project, completed in just 12 mo...
Azure Printed Homes Opens Denver Factory, Backed by $3.9M State LoanA California-based 3D home printing company opened a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Northeast Denver, backed by a $3.895 mi...
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. The system features modular architecture that can scale from...
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.
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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...