Hands-On Review: Revopoint Inspire 2 3D Scanner
Phase3D Raises $2.9M to Scale In-Situ Inspection for Metal 3D Printing
Newcastle University 3D prints replica of Roman Britain’s most popular board game
Snapmaker U1 Drops to $849 for Snapmaker’s 10th Anniversary
Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 Industrial SLS Printer Starting at $84,999
Three organizations have agreed to establish a shared advanced materials development facility in Singapore, signing a Memorandum of Understanding on June 24, 2026.... read more »
Phase3D has closed an oversubscribed $2.9 million funding round to accelerate the adoption of its Fringe Inspection technology for metal additive manufacturing. Quest... read more »
Newcastle University and the Vindolanda Charitable Trust have used 3D scanning and printing to create a playable replica of a 1,700-year-old Roman game... read more »
Flexible filament, demystified: the best TPU of 2026 ranked by shore hardness, from easy 95A to soft 85A and high-speed grades, with the... read more »
The best ABS and ASA filament for 2026: low-warp picks for enclosed printers, when to choose UV-stable ASA, and the settings that stop... read more »
The best PETG filament for 2026: tough, weatherproof picks across everyday, high-flow, Bambu, premium, translucent, and budget, with print settings and prices.
We have recently got our hands on a couple of new scanners from Revopoint, and in this article we will be taking a... read more »
The best PLA filament for every job in 2026: everyday, value, premium, high-speed, matte, silk, and tough PLA+ picks compared, with prices and... read more »
The Marine Corps is consolidating its metal worker and machinist specialties into a single new military occupational specialty, effective Oct. 1, 2026, with... read more »
The Snapmaker U1 brings true tool-changing to a consumer price: four print heads, five-second swaps, and far less filament waste. For Snapmaker's 10th... read more »
TDK Corporation has agreed to acquire San Diego-based Fabric8Labs for up to $400 million in cash, the Japanese electronics giant announced June 10.... read more »
Formlabs has announced the Fuse X1, a large-format selective laser sintering 3D printer that starts at $84,999 — less than a third of... read more »
Superfeet is now letting customers scan their feet with an iPhone to order custom 3D-printed insoles directly through superfeet.com. The service requires no... read more »
Google has published the Fitbit Air's technical specifications and CAD drawings, giving anyone with a 3D printer the measurements they need to design... read more »
Should you hire a 3D scanning service or buy your own scanner? Our 2026 decision guide covers the four factors that decide it,... read more »
Every 3D scanner ships with a capture suite, but the workflow rarely stops there. This is 3DPrinting.com's complete guide to 3D scanner software... read more »
Bambu Lab has expanded its A-Series with the A2L, a large-format machine that started shipping globally on June 1, 2026. Less than two... read more »
Ottobock has launched iconiq, a 3D-printed silicone prosthetic liner, targeting a fit problem that affects nearly 68% of leg prosthesis users. The product... read more »
Engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have built a table-top Extreme Ultraviolet lithography device and paired it with a new 3D... read more »
Your STL turned red in the slicer, or you need to change a model you only have as a mesh? This guide covers... 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...
New Marine Occupational Specialty Combines Welding, Machining and 3D printingThe Marine Corps is consolidating its metal worker and machinist specialties into a single new military occupational specialty, effective...
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 Luke Pollard MP, Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry. C...
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 Inspire 2 3D ScannerWe have recently got our hands on a couple of new scanners from Revopoint, and in this article we will be taking a look at the Inspire 2
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 putting the MetroX through its paces. So read on to learn more ab...
Formlabs Launches Fuse X1 Industrial SLS Printer Starting at $84,999Formlabs has announced the Fuse X1, a large-format selective laser sintering 3D printer that starts at $84,999 — less than a third of com...
Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s GuideOur experts ranked the best 3D printers of 2026 across every category: budget, mid-range, multicolor, large format, resin, and prosumer. ...
Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro Launch: 4-Toolhead Tool-Changer from $649Flashforge's Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro are now shipping. The 4-toolhead tool-changer starts at $649 and prints up to four materials or colors with no purge waste.
Three Organizations Sign Agreement to Build Materials Research Hub in SingaporeThree organizations have agreed to establish a shared advanced materials development facility in Singapore, signing a Memorandum of Under...
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 performance of 3D-printed nitinol structures. Their study, ...