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Not a China Ban, but Close: Who the U.S. Military Can (and Can’t) Buy 3D Printers From

Signed into law yesterday, the U.S, National Defense Authorization Act includes the new restrictions on 3D printer procurement, as it calls for streamlining qualifications of 3D printed parts.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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An Industrial Disruptor? Loopzizo Launches a Sub-$10k Desktop SLS 3D Printer

Built around a 5-watt laser engine, the Loopzizo K-100 enters a growing compact SLS market by prioritizing automation and open-source material compatibility.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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Prusa Releases Core One Designs Under New License: Free to Tinker, Dangerous to Sell

Years in the making, Prusa steps forward with a prickly new license that keeps things open for community and internal business use, but increases the risk for those who try to copy and profit from others' work as their own.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 19, 2025
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xTool Embraces the Season of Giving with $300K in Laser Cutter Donations

The global manufacturer is pledging 1% of annual profits to empower makers, and your organization could be next.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 19, 2025
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PETG Smoothing: Expert Tips for a Mirror-Like Shine on Your 3D Prints

Discover five proven post-processing techniques to achieve a nearly flawless, injection-molding-like finish on your PETG prints

by Jackson Moody Dec 18, 2025
Frozen Wonder
The coolest ice Christmas tree ever 3D printed.

Physicists at the University of Amsterdam 3D printed a Christmas Tree out of ice with a micrometer-sized water jet on a modified commercial 3D printer inside a vacuum chamber. Evaporative cooling freezes the water almost instantly. The technique's practical uses range from ice microfluidic devices structures to building ice-based forms in space.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Dec 18, 2025
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Printable Performance
This 3D Printed Titanium Crankset is 50% Lighter Than Most & Built for Mass Production

Coming in at just 345g, the weight of a full 12-oz can of soda, the 3D printed and CNC machined crankset from Alugear is bound for production.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 17, 2025
3D Pioneers
Printed about printing: additive manufacturing hits the printed page.

Pushing Boundaries - Pioneers of Advance Technologies, by Simone and Christoph Völcker offers a vivid, forward-looking exploration of innovation with 3D printing. Drawing on more than a decade of curating the 3D Pioneers Challenge, the book showcases visionary projects and expert insights across fields ranging from space exploration and architecture to fashion, automotive, and medical technology. Inspiring, accessible, and visually rich, Pushing Boundaries makes an ideal gift for any 3D printing enthusiast.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Dec 17, 2025
Source: 3D Pioneers Challenge
Ear Candy
3D printing is coming for your ear canal.

Surging as a surprisingly perfect Christmas gift, in-ear monitors (IEMs) have quietly dethroned wired earbuds and become the sound tech of choice for gamers, commuters, and anyone who wants the world to kindly hush. Because they sit deeper in the ear canal, a perfect fit is crucial for blocking noise. Enter 3D printing. Affordable IEM brand EPZ now says it's offering custom, ear-canal-specific 3D-printed resin shells across its lineup—just swing by an audiologist for professional ear impressions.

by  Carolyn Schwaar Dec 16, 2025
Source: EPZ
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3D Printing Fumes & Air Quality – A Practical Guide

The latest science and all you need to know about 3D printer emissions to stay safe at work and at home, plus the top printers with built-in air filters.

Dec 16, 2025
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Forget Carbon Fiber, Carbon Graphene Makes Nylon Composite Filament Twice as Strong

With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar Dec 16, 2025
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Granted
Bambu Lab Launches ‘Let’s Make It Fund’ With Grants up to $300,000

Every quarter, Bambu Lab will award grants to a handful of “exceptional, enlightening, and executionable” projects, potentially giving technical and marketing support in addition to cash.

by Matthew Mensley Dec 15, 2025
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With a reported Z axis tensile strength of 60 MPa, the new graphene mesh outperforms 3DXTech by 2.5x and significantly surpasses industry-standard Stratasys Nylon 12CF.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Prusa’s new "Critical Infrastructure" editions of the Core One L and Prusa XL physically strip some features in order to guarantee an air-gapped secure workflow.

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Overture3D’s New Rock PLA Wood Series: The “Wood” Filament That’s Actually Made With Stone

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Bambu Lab Launches ‘Let’s Make It Fund’ With Grants up to $300,000

Every quarter, Bambu Lab will award grants to a handful of “exceptional, enlightening, and executionable” projects, potentially giving technical and marketing support in addition to cash.

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Coming in at just 345g, the weight of a full 12-oz can of soda, the 3D printed and CNC machined crankset from Alugear is bound for production.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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This new Kickstarter campaign is set to expand the capabilities of standard desktop 3D printers beyond filament, offering a novel method for cutting and etching metal that skips the mess (and danger) of lasers and CNC spindles.

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by Carolyn Schwaar
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